Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Agnes Ann Panella Thackston, late of Surf City, New Jersey, died peacefully at her home November 27, 2021.

Known to her family as “Adgie,” Agnes was born October 26, 1937. She grew up in New Providence, New Jersey, the eldest child of Jennie C. and Joseph A. Panella. She was graduated from St. Teresa of Avila grammar...

Nov 22, 2021

John T. Stover, age 58, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

John was raised in Hazlet and lived out his final days in Manahawkin NJ with his beautiful wife Kathie by his side. Prior to retirement, John served as a police officer for the Marlboro Police Department, Marlboro, NJ. He loved the Lord and served on...

Nov 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Lathrop, age 73, of West Creek, NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Born in Lakewood, NJ, she lived in Lanoka Harbor, NJ prior to West Creek where she resided for the last 55 years. Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher in the Lacey Township school district. She was a member of...

Nov 19, 2021

John Patrick Culhane, November 20, 1932 – November 19, 2021 died suddenly after a short illness at home with his wife Iris Culhane (nee Campbell) on the eve of his 89th birthday.

John lived a full life marked by immense generosity and service to the work that he did and to the people in his life.

Nov 13, 2021

John G. Azzoli, age 97, of Manahawkin passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1996. Prior to his retirement, John worked as a manager for NJ Bell/A.T&T/Bell Core, Basking Ridge, NJ. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during...

Nov 10, 2021

Carol Rears, 79, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 with her beloved family at her side.

Carol was born in Bloomfield, NJ to the late Joseph and Margaret Burke, and predeceased by her brother Joe Burke. She was a caring person always concerned about the welfare of others. This passion led her to...

Nov 9, 2021

Maureen “Mo” E. Bonini (nee Smith), age 85, of Little Egg Harbor passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born in New York, NY, she lived in Fairview, NJ and then Lavallette, NJ for 22 years prior to Little Egg Harbor where she resided for the last 3 years. Mo loved to travel, and enjoyed arts and...

Nov 9, 2021

Michael Edward Dodds went to be with the lord, his parents and his sister on November 9th 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple medical issues.

Born August 4th, 1957 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Mike spent nearly his entire life in the Manahawkin area. A Southern Regional High School wrestler (‘75) he was known as a...

Oct 30, 2021

Cecilia Ann Becker, age 67, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents George and Rosemarie Patrizio and her brother Michael Patrizio. She was born is South Philadelphia and moved to Manahawkin in 1968.  She graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1971 and quickly...

Oct 29, 2021

Henry T. Width, Age 102 – Stafford Twp. N.J.

Henry (Hank) Width peacefully passed on October 29 at home, surrounded by family, to join his beloved wife Laura, and his precious Lord and Savior.

Born in Bergen, Norway, he journeyed at the age of 4 with his Mother Jenny, and his two siblings, (at that...

Oct 24, 2021

Louis Tunnera Jr., 90, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Born in Newark, NJ in 1931, Lou lived in Union before retiring to Manahawkin and then Greenbriar in Waretown. Most recently, he lived with his daughter Lori in Manalapan.

Lou graduated from East Orange High School in...

Oct 23, 2021

Adele M. Vicedomini (nee Nauyoks), age 93, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in Manahawkin.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Roseland and West Caldwell, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 22 years. Prior to her retirement, she worked for AFI Food Distributors, Roseland, NJ as...

Oct 20, 2021

Noreen Stelletell, better known as Renee, passed away at her daughter’s home on October 20, 2021. She was 91 years old. Renee was born in Morristown, NJ to Harry and Naomi Wright. She was married to Roger J Stelletell (Bud) for 49 years. He was the love of her life. She was the proud and devoted mother of four...

Oct 15, 2021

Agatha A. Marchese (nee Chabala), age 84, of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she lived in Randolph, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2003.

She is predeceased by her husband, Nicholas F. Marchese in 2014, and her sister Mary Zack....

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara “Ginger” Ida Garrison, 87 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully late Monday, October 11, 2021.

She was born May 5, 1934 in Manahawkin, New Jersey. She graduated from Tuckerton High School in 1953, and went on to attend college in New York City while living in Hell’s Kitchen. She then returned home to Manahawkin to marry...

Oct 10, 2021

Raymond E. Olesky, age 76, of Manahawkin, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ.

Son of Sigmund and Frances Olesky, he was a life-long resident of Bayonne, NJ, prior to Manahawkin, where he resided full-time since 2011. Prior to his retirement, he and his wife ran the family business,...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert Allen Besserer Jr. Known to most as  Bob passed on Sunday, October 10,2021 after a 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 54 years old and fought like a warrior to stay here with his earthly family but was called home by God.

Bob was born in Hackensack, NJ and grew up in Paramus. He volunteered for...

Oct 6, 2021

Dolores Azzoli (nee Murphy), age 89, of Manahawkin passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Born in Montclair, NJ, she lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1996. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin.

Dolores is predeceased by her sister Rita Ahearn and her brother...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph Robert Riley, 90

Joe was born in Brooklyn on December 26, 1930. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Southern Ocean County Medical Center. Joe was married to Joan Fitzpatrick on September 12, 1953 and they enjoyed 66 wonderful years together. Joan passed away on March 2, 2019. He is survived by his...

Oct 1, 2021

George Kalfa, 83, of Little Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 1, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1938, to Arthur and Pauline Kalfa, in Brooklyn, NY.  He grew up and attended Boys High School and Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, NY. Always hardworking, George worked for First National City...