Obituaries
Edwin G. Hackney Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our father, Edwin G. Hackney, Jr.
Born in Summit, NJ, and raised in North Jersey, Ed was a longtime resident of Union, relocating to Beach Haven West in1981 until his passing. He married the love of his life Cathy (Kitty) and remained a loving, dedicated husband for nearly 50 years...
Vashti D. Isaacs
Feb 26, 2025
Vashti D. Isaacs, age 49, of Manahawkin passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
Born February 21, 1976 in Guyana, South America, she lived in San Luis Obispo, CA prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 5 years. Vashti was employed by Gregory C. Jacobson, Attorney at Law, San...
John Paul Hoffmann
Feb 22, 2025
John Paul Hoffmann age 81, of Manahawkin, passed away with his beloved children by his side on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Born in Manhattan on June 28, 1943 and raised in the Bronx, NY, John lived in Manahawkin for the last 31 years. A retired officer of the FDNY, John especially enjoyed vacationing in Maui, Hawaii, over many years. He was...
Theodore R. Vanselous
Feb 22, 2025
Theodore R. Vanselous, age 81, of Long Beach Twp., NJ passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 with his family at his side.
Born May 1, 1943 in Newark, NJ, he lived his entire like in Stockton, NJ (Hunterdon) prior to Long Beach Township, which he called his happy place, where he resided full-time for the last 10 years. He proudly...
Debra Ann DeGrosso
Feb 15, 2025
Debra Ann DeGrosso (nee Broughan), age 69, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Born April 17, 1955 in New Haven, CT., she lived in Columbia County, NY prior to Manahawkin where she resided since September of 2024. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Private Home Health Aide caring for the elderly. Debra was an...
Diana Carvajal
Feb 12, 2025
Diana Carvajal, age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at home in Manahawkin.
Diana was born July 10, 1939 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She is survived by her loving daughters; Alexandra, Magi, Marjorie, Shirley and Gina as well as her many extended family and friends.
Visitation hours will be Friday, February 28, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm at...
Mark A. Zsoldos
Feb 12, 2025
Mark A. Zsoldos, age 61, of Forked River, NJ passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Born August 23, 1963, in Point Pleasant, NJ, he lived in Manahawkin, NJ prior to Forked River where he resided for the last 2 years. Mark was a self-employed painting contractor and owner/operator of Mark Zsoldos Painting, Forked River, NJ. He very much enjoyed fishing,...
Laura Lee Kankowski
Feb 4, 2025
Laura Lee Kankowski (nee Lane), age 62, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Born April 24, 1962, in Neptune, NJ, Laura lived in Freehold and Manasquan, NJ prior to Barnegat where she resided for the last 40 years. She was employed by Bank of America where she worked in various locations as a Personal Banker. Laura was...
William Dowd
Jan 26, 2025
William Dowd, age 60, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at home in Boynton Beach, FL.
Born September 12, 1964, in Princeton, NJ, he lived in Beach Haven and Manahawkin NJ prior to Palm Beach County area where he resided for the last 10 years. William was a graduate of Ewing High School, Trenton, NJ, Class...
Maureen H. Dougherty
Jan 24, 2025
Maureen H. Dougherty, 78, formerly of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Old Bridge, NJ after a long illness.
Maureen had a strong personality but the biggest heart of gold. She was the fun aunt who loved to spoil her nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed!
Maureen was a graduate of Lacordaire Academy and the University...
Patricia Haugh
Jan 20, 2025
Manahawkin, NJ — Patricia Haugh, 90, passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2025, at Southern Ocean County Hospital.
Born in Kearny, NJ, and raised in East Rutherford, NJ, Patricia was the eldest child of Charles and Marie Daughton. She attended Queen of Peace High School, in North Arlington, NJ, graduating in 1952, as valedictorian of her class. She is survived by...
John A. Kempf
Jan 20, 2025
John A. Kempf, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025
Born September 28, 1935 in Forest Hills, NY, he lived in Manchester, CT prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2001. John proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964. He was employed by Creative Graphics, Newington, CT as a...
Dionysios "Danny" Radiotis
Jan 16, 2025
Dionysios “Danny” Radiotis, age 86, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at home with his family at his side.
Born February 6, 1938 in Athens, Greece, he emigrated to the United States from Greece at the age of 18 and moved to Brooklyn, NY. Danny also lived in Ship Bottom, NJ and Parsippany, NJ prior to...
Gloria Chiocchi
Jan 15, 2025
Gloria Chiocchi (nee Mastrangelo), age 93, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Born October 1, 1931 in New York, NY, she lived on Long Island, NY and High Point, NC prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 18 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by EJ Korvettes, Bronx, NY as an Office Clerk....
Barry L. Burlew
Jan 12, 2025
Barry Lee Burlew, age 77, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Born February 26, 1947, in Morristown, NJ, Barry lived in Chatham, NJ prior to Barnegat where he resided for the last 30 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Prior to...
Barbara M. Innerarity
Jan 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara M. Innerarity on January 11, 2025.
A devoted mother, loving grandmother, and cherished friend, Barbara's Catholic faith served as a source of guidance and strength, empowering her to navigate life's challenges with unwavering faith and compassion. Barbara's life revolved around her family, and she poured her love into her...
Lauren Elena Saldana
Jan 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lauren Elena Saldana January 9, 2025, at the age of 38
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lauren Elena Saldana on January 9, 2025, at the age of 38.
Lauren was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend. She was a free-spirited soul whose warmth, humor, and beauty will never...
Marie G. Ellsworth
Dec 31, 2024
Marie G. Ellsworth
Age: 93 Ship Bottom, NJ.
Marie G. (Fischer) Ellsworth, passed away on December 31, 2024.
She was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Jerome and Mae (Fagan) Fischer on August 3, 1931. She lived in Elizabeth for 24 years then Roselle, NJ where she lived for 24 years prior to Ship Bottom where she enjoyed living for the last 45 years....
Gordon Bruce Wetmore
Dec 29, 2024
Gordon Bruce Wetmore, age 75, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Born September 12, 1949, in Plainfield, NJ, he lived in Mendham, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for over 40 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Surf City Borough as well as other...
David P. Wood Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
David P. Wood, Sr., age 74, of Manahawkin passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus of Philadelphia, PA.
Born August 24, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA., he lived in Philadelphia, PA prior to Manahawkin where he resided full-time since 2003. David was a graduate of North Catholic High School and Temple University where he earned his Bachelor's...