Obituaries

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,...

Jul 14, 2021

Jane L. Haines, age 96, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at home in Manahawkin.

Born and raised in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, Jane spent her summers at the family shore house in Beach Haven Terrace on Long Beach Island.  She continued to live in Philadelphia until she was married in 1946 and moved permanently to Manahawkin....

Jul 11, 2021

James Kenneth Dionne Sr., age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away July 11th with his family by his side.   He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and was looking forward to the birth of his first great-grandchild in January of 2022.

James is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Kaner) Dionne; a daughter and two sons, Carole, James Jr. and wife Deborah, Michael and wife Tomoko;...

Jul 5, 2021

Michael Petro, age 72, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Veterans Hospital of East Orange, NJ.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he lived in Beach Haven, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 42 years. He served his country proudly in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971, during which he...

Jul 1, 2021

Joseph Thomas Kelly, age 78, of Galloway Township, NJ, bid us farewell on Thursday, July 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in Prospect Park, PA, he is the son of Joseph A. and Mary D. Kelly. He grew up in Linwood PA and enjoyed playing softball for the local teams.  He graduated from St James an...

Jun 27, 2021

Eugenia Lee Gunning, formally of Trumbauersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday June 27, 2021. She was known by her family and friends as Lee. Lee resided at Dock Woods for several years. Lee was the beloved wife of William Samuel Gunning and would have celebrated 50 years of marriage until his passing in...

Jun 24, 2021

Robert C. Huber, age 73, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

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

Jun 4, 2021

Services will take place on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 11am at St. Mary & St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church, Barnegat, NJ. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Manahawkin, NJ.

Jun 2, 2021

Seth Vasbinder also known as “The Nation” by many of his friends and loved ones passed away June 2, 2021.

Seth was born in Buffalo NY to Phyllis and George Vasbinder. He met his Wife Lisa in California and were married August 30th 1986.  They had two children Sarah and Seth Jr. They later moved to Manahawkin NJ...

Jun 2, 2021

Robert D’Augelli Jr., age 62, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Bob was raised in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. He graduated from Pope John High School, and also attended Jefferson Township High School where he played quarterback for the school football team under his coach and good friend...

May 27, 2021

After a courageous 15-year battle with cancer, our dear Edward “Ed” T. Walsh, aged 67, bravely bid us farewell and joined his beloved son Eddie on May 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Originally from New Jersey, Ed grew up in Hazlet with his mother Kathleen, father Edward, and younger brother and sister, Kevin and Sharon. After...

May 13, 2021

Louis M. Seugling, 84, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Visiting hours will be Monday, May 17, 2021, from 5pm to 8pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Entombment will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 11am at White Cedars Memorial Park, Manahawkin.

Due to Covid...

May 12, 2021

Dianne L. Heinl, age 77, of Manahawkin, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home in Manahawkin.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Manahawkin prior to Barnegat and Summit, NJ. Prior to her retirement, Dianne worked as a billing coordinator for Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin.

Dianne is predeceased by her husband, Paul...

May 12, 2021

Grace N. Spano, age 94, of Manahawkin passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in Philadelphia, PA., she lived in Passaic Park, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2012. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a supervisor for Pfizer Inc., Clifton, NJ where she was employed...

Apr 30, 2021

James Anthony Cassidy, age 33, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Born in Neptune, NJ, he lived in Manahawkin, NJ. James was a wonderful man with a beautiful soul, who loved his family with all his heart. James had a caring and playful demeanor which was evident when he was with his niece Calleigh who he...

Apr 28, 2021

Robert John Bleichner, Jr., age 53, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side.

Born May 22, 1967 in Englewood, NJ, he lived in Cliffside Park, prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2004. Prior to his retirement, Robert was a Firefighter for the Passaic Fire Department,...