Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Sep 25, 2021

Anthony Paul Valinoti, age 70, of Manahawkin passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at home.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Brooklyn prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 45 years. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Con Edison, New York, NY as an Auditor. He was a member of the Knights of...

Sep 20, 2021

Helga E. Corona (nee Zimmermann), age 80, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home in Barnegat.

Born in Stettin, Germany, she lived in Staten Island, NY and Miami Beach, FL prior to Barnegat where she resided for the last 4 years.

Helga is predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Corona...

Sep 5, 2021

Joan B. O’Hara, age 88, of Belford passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River.

Born in Hillside, she resided in Belford for most of her life.   She worked over 30 years for Shop Rite in Middletown. Joan was devoted to her family and took great pride in her children and grandchildren.

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Sep 1, 2021

Mary Kathleen Famelio, age 85, of Manahawkin, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home in Manahawkin.

Born in Paterson, NJ, she lived in Lincoln Park, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she lived since 1962. Before becoming a full-time home maker, she worked for Shoprite in Lincoln Park for 25 plus years.

Predeceased by...

Aug 28, 2021

Robert E. Bates Sr., age 63, passed away suddenly Saturday morning August 28,2021 at his sister's home in Mayetta.

Bob was born in Atlantic City and lived in Manahawkin and Mayetta for most of his life. He worked for IUOE Local 825 Springfield, NJ as a Crane Operator before retiring in May 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Carmella Lesko (nee Zaccarelli), age 96, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Born January 11, 1925 in Bayonne, she lived in Roselle, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1995.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Jan's Bridal, Rahway, NJ as a Wedding Gown Salesperson. She was a parishioner of St....

Aug 23, 2021

Gerald J. Vile, from Surf City, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 23rd, 2021. Jerry was 79.  He was the son of the late Kathryn nee Ackley and Robert D. Vile, Sr.

Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings Donald C. and his wife Miriam, Robert J., Richard F., and...

Aug 15, 2021

Carolyn B. Kosar, age 82, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she resided in Colonia, NJ and Long Beach Island prior to Manahawkin where she lived for the last 18 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Kaufman Stairs, Linden, NJ as a Payroll Specialist. She was...

Aug 13, 2021

DONALD JAMES CRANMER, 69, of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Better known as Brains and the best Pop-Pop in the world!  Native to the Manahawkin area, he was born September 27th, 1951 to Joan (Ennis) and Donald Cranmer. He attended Southern Regional High School.  His happiest times were where he grew up in Beach Haven,...

Jul 28, 2021

Ruth Marie Decker, age 93, died on July 28, 2021. She was born and raised in Dettingen, Germany.  She worked at an American army base where she met her husband, Loren “Bud” Decker.  She married and moved to the United States, first settling in Pennsylvania and then moving to Trenton, NJ where she worked for over 50 years as a veterinary assistant at the Trenton Veterinary Hospital.  She...

Jul 24, 2021

Nicholas Cono Cirone, age 55, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Born in Queens, NY, he lived in Whiting, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1999. He was employed by Pine Acres Manor, Manchester, NJ as a Property Manager.

Nick was a lover of most sports and was...

Jul 24, 2021

Melissa A. Mickiewicz, age 50, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Born in South St. Paul, MN., she lived in Howell Township, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1995. She was employed by Pinelands Regional High School as a School Psychologist.

Melissa was a devoted wife & mother....

Jul 23, 2021

Elana Katherine (nee Melchiondo) Murphy, age 52, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in her home in Cazenovia, NY. She was surrounded by family.

Born in Trenton NJ, Elana was raised in Yardley and New Hope, PA. Following her graduation from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Elana lived in Philadelphia, PA

and Stockton, NJ...

Jul 17, 2021

Dolores E. Carr (nee Clark), age 76, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Philadelphia, relocating to Manahawkin in 1997 before moving to Barnegat where she resided for the last four months. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a front desk attendant at the Mariner Inn,...