Obituaries
Emma J. Purcell
Jan 24, 2026
Emma J. Purcell (nee Sprague), age 80, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at home.
A graveside service will be held 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at White Cedars Memorial Park, Route 9 North, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Irene S. Monek
Jan 21, 2026
Irene Monek (née Stropkai), a beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cancer survivor, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Carteret, New Jersey, before moving to Clark in 1958, where she raised her family and built a life centered on love, faith, and service...
Francis "Herb" Davis IV
Jan 15, 2026
Francis Herbert Davis IV, aka Herb Davis, 71, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born July 28, 1954, to Audrey Miller Hicks and Francis H. Davis III.
Herb worked for several trucking companies over the years, including GenTech and W.R. Grace Trucking, which he especially enjoyed, before most recently working for United States Postal Service as a Tractor Trailer...
Rosalie Calandriello
Jan 11, 2026
Rosalie Calandriello, age 96, of Whiting, NJ passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Visiting will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ 08005 from 11am until her Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon. Entombent will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 283 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
In lieu of flowers,...
Paul "Jerry" G. Schettig
Jan 10, 2026
Paul G. “Jerry” Schettig of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ, at the age of 93.
Jerry was born on March 18, 1932, in Piermont, NY, to parents Gustave and Mary (nee Palkovic) Schettig, and often spoke of an idyllic childhood growing up on the Hudson River. He served in...
William "Scott" Flynn
Jan 10, 2026
William “Scott” Flynn, 80, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Barnegat Twp., NJ.
Born in Camden, NJ and predeceased by his parents, William Martin and Margaretta Dorthy Flynn, and his brothers, Michael and Kelly Flynn, and his wife Barbara Edith Goldacker Flynn in 2024.
Scott raised his family in Surf City and Warren Grove, NJ. Scott had many accomplishments in...
Rose Marie Mullen
Jan 9, 2026
Rose Marie Mullen, age 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at St. Mary Of The Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
Debra A. Vermeal
Jan 8, 2026
Debra Anne Vermeal 66 of Spring City, Tennessee, formerly of Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee. She was born January 17, 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late John Juskiewicz and Mary Tucholski.
Debra retired from the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation and Revenue after 25 years....
Thomas Francis Temme
Jan 4, 2026
Thomas Francis “Tommy” Temme of Philadelphia Pa. and Surf City, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. at the age of 78. Tommy was born on May 14, 1947, to Dorothy Callahan Temme and Francis W. Temme, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pa. where he was raised and lived most of his...
Richard S. Smetanka
Jan 1, 2026
Richard “Rick” S. Smetanka, age 69, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at home surrounded by his family and good friends/caregivers, Levan and Lia Amirejibi. The family would also like extend a special thank you to his previous caregivers who cared for him for 3 years, Myrna, Cassie, Monica, Caitlyn and Miguel.
Born July 21, 1956...
Serafin E. Burset
Dec 29, 2025
Serafín E. Burset, JR. 82, of Barnegat, New Jersey, passed from death to life on December 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 8, 1943, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Serafín was the beloved son of Carlos Burset and Santa Binet. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a cherished friend to many.
Serafín was known for his...
Gilbert Thomas Kankowski
Dec 20, 2025
Gilbert Thomas Kankowski, age 69, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Born December 1, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois, Gil lived most of his life in New Jersey, living in Barnegat for the last 40 years. He was employed by Pathmark where he worked as a non-foods manager. He built a life with his ex-wife, Laura Kankowski, for...
Gary Charles Martell
Dec 17, 2025
Gary Charles Martell, age 66 of Little Egg Harbor, passed away unexpectedly on December 17th, 2025. Gary was born on January 3, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Adeline and Edward Martell.
He is survived by his loving and devoted son; Chase A. Martell, his little sister Christy J. Martell (Justin & Brayden) and older brother Robert C. Martell (Rana...
Mary "Connie" Laverty
Dec 17, 2025
Mary Constance “Connie” Laverty (nee Bright) of Surf City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 93rd birthday.
The daughter of A. Rowen and Mary Bright, Connie was born and raised in Delanco, New Jersey. She and her beloved husband, Thomas, devoted their early years to raising their family of six children. In the 1960s,...
Robert Alan Cutrona
Dec 15, 2025
Robert Alan Cutrona, age 88 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at home with his daughters by his side.
Born in Passaic, NJ, he lived in Lodi, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2003. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather...
Mary G. Byrd
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Ghazar Byrd passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 13th, 2025, at the age of 95.
Mary lived a full and exciting life marked by courage, generosity and public service. Her vivacious, joyful spirit and bold disposition will be remembered by all who met her.
Mary was born on Tuesday, March 18th 1930 in Beirut Lebanon into an established...
Judith Lynn Stoffel
Dec 2, 2025
Judith Lynn Busch Stoffel. Born August 10, 1946 in Englewood, New Jersey. Her life was defined by beauty, intelligence, compassion, and overwhelming love for her family and friends. A great beauty inside and out, Judy’s intelligence and compassion were intertwined in her 45-year career as a registered nurse. For the latter part of her career, she used her formidable skills...
William R. Giaccio
Nov 28, 2025
William R. Giaccio, age 79, of the West Creek section of Stafford Township, NJ passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.
Born October 20, 1946 in Staten Island, NY, William lived in Tuckerton and Parkertown, NJ prior to West Creek where he resided for the last 35 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Thomas B. Hoesly
Nov 24, 2025
September 15, 1941 – November 24, 2025
Thomas B. Hoesly, passed away with his wife by his side on November 24, 2025, at the age of 84.
Tom was born in Newark, NJ, raised in Summit, NJ and was a long-time resident of Summit, Somerset, Manasquan and Manahawkin, NJ. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during...
Kathryn M. Hutchison
Nov 23, 2025
Kathryn M. Hutchison "Kat & Katie" (nee Martin), age 94, of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Kathryn was born December 28, 1930, to Theodore and Madelyn Martin in North Bergen, NJ. Her childhood memories were in Springdale, PA before moving to Wildwood, NJ. She lived in Edison, NJ for 45 years prior to Barnegat where she...
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