Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Lester “Les” Horbacz passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  He was 74 years old.

Born on November 2, 1948, in Jerey City, NJ, Les was the son of the late Edward and Mary Horbacz. Les worked at Best Foods/Mueller’s Macaroni for 24 years.  Upon the company’s closure, he moved onto American Self Storage,...

Sep 17, 2023

James J. Paige, age 82, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

At the convenience of the family, all services were held privately.

Sep 17, 2023

Claire Johns December 11, 1957 - September 17, 2023

Claire Johns (née Grant), age 65, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully with her loving husband Steve by her side on September 17, 2023.

Born December 11, 1957 in Teaneck, New Jersey, Claire was one of five children of Claire Grant and Edmond Grant. Her father served...

Sep 14, 2023

Anthony N. LaRocco, age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully with his loving wife Marie by his side on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.

Born New York, NY, he lived in New York, NY and Bayonne, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 20 years. He served his country proudly in...

Sep 13, 2023

Michael Jude McGettigan, age 66, of Manahawkin, NJ, Formerly of Somerdale, NJ, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at home.

Michael was born July 8, 1957, in Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. to the late Elmer E. and Catherine Marie (Conlin) McGettigan.  He was a graduate of Paul the...

Sep 5, 2023

At the convenience of the family, all services are private.

Aug 31, 2023

Peter Stewart Evert of North Beach Haven, formerly of Riverton (NJ), passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by his family on August 31, 2023.

Pete was predeceased by his wife Rita M. Evert (Moore), his parents W. Brooks & Dorothy Evert, and his twin sisters Constance Bring and Barbara Whitbred. Pete is survived by his children:...

Aug 30, 2023

Dominick V. LaFalce, age 79, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in New York, NY, he lived in Brooklyn, NY prior to Barnegat where he resided for the last 16 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by New York Telephone Company, Brooklyn,...

Aug 22, 2023

Joanne Catherine Lucarelli, age 77, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 20 plus years. For many years prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Home...

Aug 18, 2023

George H. Wahlgren, Jr. November 4, 1945 - August 18, 2023 77 years old George Hubert Wahlgren, Jr, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 18, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

George’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He leaves behind his bride of 46 years, Theresa (née Triano), and their three children, George...

Aug 14, 2023

Clarence A. Jones, age 81, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Born February 12, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX, he lived in Brick, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 46 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. Prior to his retirement, he was employed...

Aug 7, 2023

Emily Davidson, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on August 7th, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Emily later settled in Wayne with her husband of 58 years, Frank Davidson.

Emily's involvement in her church and commitment to her faith were significant aspects of her life.

Aug 6, 2023

Aphrodite “Frieda” Harrison, age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born September 15, 1944 in Paterson, NJ, she lived in Paterson prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1978. Frieda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved animals and served...

Aug 4, 2023

Warren "Dick" Evleth, Poppy, passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 87, surrounded by those he loved most. He packed his bags, said his goodbyes, and went out west to join his fellow ski bums on the slopes.

A husband, father, grandfather, friend, Marine, skier, beach bum. He embodied optimism, gratitude, and kindness. Deemed...

Jul 28, 2023

Arminia “Amy” F. Starr, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Ocean University Medical Center of Brick, NJ.

Born June 10, 1934 in Somerville, NJ, she lived in Branchburg, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1993. Arminia served the church as a Eucharistic Minister, she was a member of...

Jun 30, 2023

Margaret M. Ester (nee Sensale), age 85, of Toms River, NJ passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.

Born on August 5, 1937, in Newark, NJ, she lived in Newark, Cranford and Kenilworth, NJ prior to Toms River where she resided since 2001. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Wells Fargo Bank, Kenilworth, NJ as a Bank...

Jun 19, 2023

William John Montgomery, age 87, of Barnegat Light, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.

William (Bill) was born on April 16, 1936, in Germantown, Pennsylvania to Darrell Jess Montgomery and Beatrice Roberts Montgomery. Bill grew up with three siblings, Mary, Theresa, and Thomas of which he was the eldest child. Upon graduating from Barnegat...

Jun 16, 2023

Joseph Peregman, age 69, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived in Brick, NJ prior to the Manahawkin and Barnegat areas where he resided for the last 30 years. Prior to his retirement, Joe was the owner/operator of Ocean Tents...

Jun 5, 2023

Osmond M. Faulkingham, age 75, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Southern Ocean Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born October 3, 1947 in Beals Island, ME, he lived in Beals Island prior to the Manahawkin and Barnegat areas where he resided since 1974. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Jun 4, 2023

Charles S. Mesrobian, age 76, left this world on Sunday, June 4th at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ, surrounded by his family. He was born July 9, 1946 in New York City to Charles and Zabel Mesrobian, who immigrated to the United States from Armenia. At the age of 10, his family, including his younger sister, Anita,...