Obituaries

Gary Charles Martell

Gary Charles Martell

Dec 17, 2025

Gary Charles Martell, age 66 of Little Egg Harbor, passed away unexpectedly on December 17th, 2025. Gary was born on January 3, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Adeline and Edward Martell.

He is survived by his loving and devoted son; Chase A. Martell, his little sister Christy J. Martell (Justin & Brayden) and older brother Robert C. Martell (Rana...

Mary "Connie" Laverty

Mary "Connie" Laverty

Dec 17, 2025

Mary Constance “Connie” Laverty (nee Bright) of Surf City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 93rd birthday.

The daughter of A. Rowen and Mary Bright, Connie was born and raised in Delanco, New Jersey. She and her beloved husband, Thomas, devoted their early years to raising their family of six children. In the 1960s,...

Robert Alan Cutrona

Robert Alan Cutrona

Dec 15, 2025

Robert Alan Cutrona, age 88 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at home with his daughters by his side.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he lived in Lodi, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2003. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather...

Mary G. Byrd

Mary G. Byrd

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Ghazar Byrd passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 13th, 2025, at the age of 95. 

Mary lived a full and exciting life marked by courage, generosity and public service. Her vivacious, joyful spirit and bold disposition will be remembered by all who met her.

Mary was born on Tuesday, March 18th 1930 in Beirut Lebanon into an established...

Judith Lynn Stoffel

Judith Lynn Stoffel

Dec 2, 2025

Judith Lynn Busch Stoffel. Born August 10, 1946 in Englewood, New Jersey. Her life was defined by beauty, intelligence, compassion, and overwhelming love for her family and friends. A great beauty inside and out, Judy’s intelligence and compassion were intertwined in her 45-year career as a registered nurse. For the latter part of her career, she used her formidable skills...

William R. Giaccio

William R. Giaccio

Nov 28, 2025

William R. Giaccio, age 79, of the West Creek section of Stafford Township, NJ passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Born October 20, 1946 in Staten Island, NY, William lived in Tuckerton and Parkertown, NJ prior to West Creek where he resided for the last 35 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Thomas B. Hoesly

Thomas B. Hoesly

Nov 24, 2025

September 15, 1941 – November 24, 2025

Thomas B. Hoesly, passed away with his wife by his side on November 24, 2025, at the age of 84.

Tom was born in Newark, NJ, raised in Summit, NJ and was a long-time resident of Summit, Somerset, Manasquan and Manahawkin, NJ. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during...

Kathryn M. Hutchison

Kathryn M. Hutchison

Nov 23, 2025

Kathryn M. Hutchison "Kat & Katie" (nee Martin), age 94, of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Kathryn was born December 28, 1930, to Theodore and Madelyn Martin in North Bergen, NJ. Her childhood memories were in Springdale, PA before moving to Wildwood, NJ. She lived in Edison, NJ for 45 years prior to Barnegat where she...

Donald R. Black

Donald R. Black

Nov 19, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce Donald Robert Black, 72, passed away suddenly on November 19th 2025. 

Don was raised in Belleville, New Jersey and graduated from Belleville High School where he played football. It was there that he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Peg. Together they built their dream house and dream life for over five...

Joseph Walter Wilkie

Joseph Walter Wilkie

Nov 14, 2025

Joseph Walter Wilkie, age 69, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Born in Passaic and most recently of Manahawkin, NJ, Joseph dedicated his life to hard work, family, and the people he loved. He built a long and respected career as a pipefitter with Local Union 9, where he was admired for his commitment, skill, and unwavering work ethic.

Joseph had...

Robert A. Green

Robert A. Green

Oct 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” Green 1941 – 2025

Robert A. Green, 84, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed on October 28, 2025.

Robert “Bob” Green was born in Riverside, New Jersey, in 1941 to Thomas and Kathryn Green, and grew up in Burlington Township. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Burlington City High School in 1959. In 1963, Bob married his sweetheart, Dolores and...

James Robert Hutcheson

James Robert Hutcheson

Oct 28, 2025

James Robert Hutcheson, age 81, of Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Jim was born February 18, 1944, in San Antonio, TX. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Some of his accomplishments included sharpshooter designation and he earned the National Defense Service Metal. Prior to his retirement,...

Albert John Simons

Albert John Simons

Oct 27, 2025

Albert John Simons, age 82, of West Creek, NJ passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Born April 16, 1943, in Scranton, PA., he lived in Scranton and Glendale PA. prior to West Creek where he resided since 1962. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam war from 1961 to 1965. Prior to his retirement,...

Catherine Grieco

Catherine Grieco

Oct 15, 2025

Catherine Grieco (nee Marino), age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Born April 11, 1936, in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in the Marion section of Jersey City prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 25 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Siperstein's, Jersey City,...

George R. DiMatteo

George R. DiMatteo

Oct 4, 2025

George R. DiMatteo, age 59, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home.

Born July 14, 1966, in Paterson, NJ, he most recently resided in Manahawkin, NJ. George worked for PSE&G as a supervisor for 36 years before retiring. After retirement, he kept active working as a security officer for Ocean County College and Southern Ocean Medical Center. George loved...

Salvatore A. Careri

Salvatore A. Careri

Oct 4, 2025

Salvatore A. Careri, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at home.

Born October 19, 1935 in Cliffside Park, NJ, he lived in Fort Lee, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided full-time since 2014. Sal served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a NJ State Trooper...

Edward A. Conlon III

Edward A. Conlon III

Oct 1, 2025

Edward A. Conlon III, age 65, of Plymouth, Vermont, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Kearny, NJ, Ed later lived in the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin before venturing north. After leaving New Jersey, he spent 10 memorable years on Nantucket, where he met his future wife. Together, they moved to Vermont, where they...

Gabriel Saldana

Gabriel Saldana

Sep 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gabriel “Gabe” Mathew Saldana August 8, 2008 – September 30, 2025

With hearts filled with love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Gabriel Mathew Saldana, affectionately known as Gabe, who passed away at the young age of 17 on September 30, 2025. From the moment he entered this world on August 8, 2008, Gabe radiated light,...

Salvatore Frank Giordano

Salvatore Frank Giordano

Sep 28, 2025

Salvatore Frank Giordano, age 81, of New Freedom, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sal was the son of the late Frank and Marie Giordano.

Born in Jersey City, NJ on February 14, 1944, he resided in New Freedom PA for the last 40 years, spending summers in Manahawkin, NJ and...

Karen I. Ross

Karen I. Ross

Sep 26, 2025

Karen ‘Kippy’ Ross of Waretown, NJ passed away peacefully September 26, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born and raised of Franklin and Gertrude Pharo in Tuckerton, NJ she moved to Manahawkin, NJ with her husband, Darrol Ross and raised their three children for 25 years. She worked in real estate, was a member of the Manahawkin Baptist Church and served...