Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

At the convenience of the family, all services are private. A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us.

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Feb 25, 2023

George Levenderis, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Born in Symi, Greece on April 7, 1933, he lived in Holiday, FL. and Manahawkin, NJ. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner/operator of Elite Window Cleaning, New York, NY.

George is predeceased...

Feb 17, 2023

Dorothy Marie Gasior (nee Fixmer), age 97, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Born September 27, 1925 in Camden, NJ, she lived in Maple Shade, NJ prior to Little Egg Harbor where she resided for the last 14 years.

She is predeceased by her parents, John and Marie (Moore)...

Feb 15, 2023

Carmine Thomas Maneri, age 86, of Waretown, NJ passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at home in Waretown, NJ.

Raised in East Paterson and living in Fair Lawn for 30+ years, he raised 3 children and was an important person in the formation of the Fair Lawn Football Association where he later became a trustee.  He...

Feb 14, 2023

Emile Irvie Dupont,86, of Vanzant Missouri entered God’s Kingdom on February 14, 2023.

He was born June 18, 1936, in Lakewood New Jersey to Reva and Harry Dupont. Emile lived most of his life in Waretown and during that time he was a member of the Ocean Township Board of Education. He served in public office in...

Feb 5, 2023

June Pruneau Thompson, age 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Old Bridge, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 23 years. Prior to her retirement, she worked for the Township of Old Bridge Board of Health as the Township Registrar. June enjoyed:...

Jan 30, 2023

Claire J. Flikkeshaug (nee Greenwood), age 95, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.

Claire was born April 8, 1927 in Paterson, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Elizabeth (Faulkner) Greenwood.

She is survived by her daughter Paula Stacy...

Jan 28, 2023

Thomas Thackston, late of Surf City, after battling a brief illness died on January 28th, 2023.  Thomas was together with all 6 of his children during the last weeks of his life:  Jenny, Thomas, Christina, Amy, Rosemarie, and Mary.  Thomas now joins his beloved wife of 61 years, Agnes Panella Thackston, in God's Kingdom of Heaven. Thomas Thackston was...

Jan 28, 2023

Le Roy “Ernie” Ernest Barker, age 87, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 surrounded by the love of family at his daughter’s home in Pennsylvania.

Born in North Brunswick, NJ, he lived in East Brunswick Township, and was a long-time resident of Barnegat, NJ prior to moving to Hobe Sound, FL....

Jan 21, 2023

Dolores (Dee) B Dolan 84 of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday January 21,2023 with her family by her side.

Born in Philadelphia, Dee lived in Philadelphia prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1970. She was a Bus Driver for the Barnegat school System before retiring.

Dee is predeceased by her parents Joseph McGettigan and Catherine...

Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Marilynn O’Donnell, 52, announces her passing on January 4, 2023 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in New Jersey.

Born on June 18, 1970 in Brooklyn, and raised on Staten Island, she was the daughter of Jimmy Vargas and Gladys Burgos. Marilynn was the beloved wife of Matt O’Donnell. They were married on March 24, 2001 and have three children and one grandchild.

Along...

Jan 4, 2023

Josephine E. McCollum (nee Cheeseman), 75, passed away peacefully at home in Manahawkin, NJ on January 4, 2023.

Raised in Williamstown, NJ, Josephine moved to the Long Beach Island area in the late 1960’s where she met her husband, Walter B. McCollum.  She raised three children and enjoyed a career at the Atlantic City Hilton for over...

Dec 28, 2022

Margaret Mary (Carroll) Balbo, 92, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, passed away on December 28, 2022 from natural causes.

Margie was born on October 14, 1930 to Johnny and Annie Carroll in North Bergen, New Jersey. She attended St. Michael’s High School, graduating in 1948. She started/ran the Pheasant Run book club and craft club for more than a...

Dec 24, 2022

William Cleaver, age 85, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

William was born March 14, 1937 in Paterson, NJ. He is the son of the late William E. and the late Lorraine (Van Lenten) Cleaver. He proudly served his country in the Army...

Dec 19, 2022

Judith A. Pancoast (nee Hammond), age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Judith was born September 22, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Southern Regional School District as a Special Education School Bus Aid.

Judy, known...

Dec 14, 2022

Gary Keith Bowers, age 68, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Born February 20, 1954, in New Brunswick, NJ, he lived in Spotswood, NJ, and Waretown, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2001. Gary worked for SMW International based in Spotswood, NJ for many years starting as a mail clerk and retiring as...

Dec 6, 2022

Kenneth J. Miller, age 73, of Manahawkin died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was loved by all and will be missed. He is predeceased by his parents, Hazel and Joseph. He leaves behind his daughters, Christine and her partner Bret, Lauren and her husband Eric, and his granddaughter, Liesel. He found...

Dec 4, 2022

Francisca A. Recker (nee Bodie), age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date and announced here.

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Robert Terefenko, age 79, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born on December 26, 1942 in Linden, NJ, Michael lived in Linden prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1964. Prior to his retirement, he was a Teamster with Union Local #701, Avenel, NJ....

Nov 28, 2022

Joanne Caroline Murray (nee Kitchen), passed away on Monday, November 28, 20222, at her home.

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