Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

Christine Verbeke (née Shannon), 84, of Secaucus passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Christine retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey where she worked as an Office Clerk for more than 20 years. Born in Jersey City in 1936 to the late William and Anita Shannon, Christine...

Jan 11, 2021

John J. Alfano, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Southern Ocean Hospital, Meridian Hospice in Manahawkin, NJ. He was born in Newark, NJ lived, in Lyndhurst  for 27 years, retired to Toms River and was a resident of Manahawkin, NJ since 2008.  As snowbirds, John and his wife Frances would fly off to Jensen Beach,...

Jan 7, 2021

Angelo Fama passed away on January 7, 2021 peacefully with his two sons at his side. He was 97.

Angelo was born and raised in Manhattan’s Little Italy. His childhood and young adulthood were enriched with old world values and a fascination of cultures known to thrive in Manhattan neighborhoods. His education at Seward Park High School...

Jan 1, 2021

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

Dec 31, 2020

Richard J. Supple, 87, died peacefully on December 31, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

He was born in Lyndhurst in 1933 to Thecla and William Supple and lived in Rutherford for 35 years until retiring to a bayfront paradise in Manahawkin in 1999. He enjoyed fishing and boating with buddies and delighted in...

Dec 30, 2020

Catherine M. Thomas (nee Smith), 91, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she resided in Queens, NY prior to Manahawkin where she lived since 2002. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an admissions clerk for Jamaica Medical Center, Jamaica, NY.

She is predeceased by her husband, Elliot...

Dec 27, 2020

Carolyn Alice Bonesteel (nee Voss), 97, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Carolyn was born in Yonkers, NY, where she lived with her husband until retiring to Vero Beach, FL.  In 2006, she moved to Manahawkin to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Carolyn loved being by the water. She was an avid...

Dec 20, 2020

John Cahill

John (Jack) Cahill Sr, age 88 of Manahawkin, passed away on December 20th, 2020 peacefully at home with his family by his side.

He was born to the late Helen and John Cahill in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in Westmont, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 33 years ago.  He will always be remembered...

Dec 19, 2020

Timothy D. Toner, 75, of Manahawkin, N.J., formerly of Riverside, NJ, and Ship Bottom, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Tim was born in 1945 in Riverside, NJ to the late Joseph and Amanda Toner, the younger of two brothers. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. Tim married Bernadette Gross in 1967, and...

Dec 16, 2020

Stephanie Scarano (nee Grant), 89 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

She was born and lived in Newark, NJ and Roselle Park, NJ before moving to Manahawkin in 1990.  Prior to her retirement, Stephanie worked as a Cafeteria worker and bus assistant for Stafford Township Board of Education, Manahawkin. While residing in Roselle...

Dec 14, 2020

It is with sincere regret that the family of Jim Karol announce his sudden death on Monday December 14, 2020.

Born in 1962 in Oceanside, NY, he is predecessed by his mother Mary, his father Tom, and his brother Chris. Jim is survived by his wife Anne, his son Thomas, his sister Kathleen and his compassionate family of in-laws, nieces and...

Dec 11, 2020

Steve Bayer passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 11th, 2020 at the age of 71.

Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam, his children; Randy, Meredith and her husband Jeff, Amy and her husband Lenny, Ross and his wife Catalina, Troy and his wife Diana, and Brooke; his grandchildren; Cole and his girlfriend Hannah, Zach, Rachel, Connor, Chase, TJ, Noah, and Adelyn, his great-grand daughter Olivia and a great-grandson coming in June 2021. He is also...

Dec 6, 2020

Walter R. Hillman, age 94, of Manahawkin passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Born in Emerson, NJ, resided in Bergen County and Long Beach Island prior to Manahawkin where he lived since 1978.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a forman for Loveladies Harbor, Loveladies, NJ. He proudly served his country in the US Marine...

Dec 3, 2020

Shelia D. Foley, 91, passed away on December 3, 2020.

Born in Paterson, NJ, she most recently resided in Barnegat Light, NJ. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Foley in 2013, and her siblings.

Shelia is survived by her daughters; Mary Ellen Foley and Caroline Foley, as well as her four nieces.

Dec 3, 2020

Brenda (Mills) Evans September 23, 1959 ~ December 3, 2020 (age 61) Brenda D. (Mills) Evans, age 61, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, passed away due to injuries sustained from motor vehicle accident on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

Brenda was born in Barbourville, raised in Hinkle, Kentucky, and resided in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Brenda graduated from Knox Central...

Dec 3, 2020

Elizabeth Cahill

Elizabeth (Betty) Cahill, age 87 of Manahawkin, passed away on December 3rd, 2020 peacefully at home with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Maude and Frederick Zacher in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in Westmont, NJ before moving to Manahawkin full time 33 years ago.  She will...

Dec 1, 2020

Catherine M. Stover (nee MacLennan), 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Born in Boston, MA., she resided in Hazlet and Lakehurst, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she lived since 1995. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Catherine is predeceased by her loving husband of 72 years, Robert...

Nov 27, 2020

George Thomson Pruden, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, George and his brother Harry grew up happily in a home surrounded by many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins who George adored and cherished throughout his life.  George was strongly influenced and had a special...

Nov 17, 2020

Gerri-Lynn Tomlinson

Dec. 4, 1955 - Nov. 17, 2020

Gerri-Lynn Tomlinson, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly of an aneurysm on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in her home in Manahawkin, New Jersey. She was 64 years old.

Gerri was born in Lakewood, NJ, and grew up in Mayetta. She graduated from...

Nov 16, 2020

Virginia Alman-Boerner, age 92, passed away on November 16, 2020.

Born in Buffalo, NY she most recently resided in Manahawkin, NJ. Prior to her retirement, she served as Councilwoman for the Township of Stafford, Manahawkin,

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2020, 11am at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit,...