Obituaries

Dec 6, 2016

Kathleen Schaefer Caravella died peacefully at her home in Manahawkin, NJ on December 6, 2016, surrounded by family. Kathleen “Keenie” was born in Rahway, NJ on April 16, 1933 to Arthur and Helen Murphy Schaefer. Kathleen lived with her family in Rahway, NJ until 2001, when she and Red moved to Manahawkin, NJ.  She was a member of St....

Nov 29, 2016

Angelica Velazquez (nee Maldonado), 87, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away on November 29, 2016. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on August 20th, 1929, she later moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 19. Upon completion of high school, she enrolled at Drake Business School to study secretarial practice.  She later married Isaias Velazquez, Jr. in...

Nov 25, 2016

Alan H. Wissing Jr., 77, of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Born in Newark, NJ, he lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided full time since 2000. He worked in management for the Essex County Department of Welfare, Newark, prior to his retirement. He also served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps....

Nov 23, 2016

Mallory McBrien, wife of Timothy McBrien and mother of Piper and Cedar, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2016 after a strong fight with cancer.

Also surviving are her parents, Michael and Patti Stewart, her sisters; Raye & her husband Matthew Martin, and Paige Stewart, her In-laws, Jim and Sue McBrien, her brothers-in-law ; Jim...

Nov 21, 2016

Alice L. Carlson (née Bartlett), 87, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in West Creek, NJ, she resided in Barnegat prior to Manahawkin where she lived since 2003. Alice worked for PACO Pharmaceutical for 18 years as a Lab Technician in their Micro Lab prior to her retirement in 1998. She was a member of...

Nov 20, 2016

Helen (Ritter) Procopio

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Helen Virginia Procopio passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 at Southern Ocean Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Bridgeton HS, Class of 1945. Helen enjoyed her years of homemaking and revolved her life around her family. She was a loving, caring person whose vivacious personality endeared her...

Nov 13, 2016

Linda M. Bakshas (née Stack), 58, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Riverside, NJ, she was a resident of Merchantville and Manahawkin. She proudly served her country in the U.S Air Force and was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Brant Beach. She was a “Friend of Bill”, known...

Nov 11, 2016

Gordon H. Brevoort

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon H. Brevoort announces his passing on Thursday, November 11, 2016, at the age of 90.

Gordon was born on the family homestead in Columbus, Ohio on September 2, 1926 to Frank and Dorothea Brevoort.  He was the youngest of three children, joining...

Nov 6, 2016

Anthony Navilio, 93, passed away on November 6, 2016. He was born in Lodi, NJ and resided in Manahawkin.

He worked for Continental Can Company and proudly served his country in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II.

He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Louise Navilio, his wife Rose Navilio (2003), and...

Nov 6, 2016

David M. McCollum, 43, of Manahawkin, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Born in Toms River, NJ, he was a lifetime resident of Manahawkin. He worked as a plumbing technician for Walt McCollum Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Manahawkin. He is survived by his son Zachary McCollum, his parents Walter B. and Josephine Cheeseman McCollum, his brothers; Mr. &...

Nov 3, 2016

Joseph C. Hathaway Jr, 26, of Barnegat died suddenly on Nov. 3, 2016. He was a 2009 graduate of Barnegat High School, a 2012 graduate of Ocean Community College and a 2014 graduate of Stockton University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Political Science. He was pursuing a certification in paralegal studies at Brookdale College, where he dreamed...

Nov 2, 2016

Donald C. Maute

71, Manahawkin

Donald Maute passed away at home on November 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jersey City and moved to Ocean County in 1969, living in Silverton, Bayville and most recently Manahawkin.

In his youth, Don was well known at the Jersey City CYO...

Oct 26, 2016

Dolores B. Kuch, well-known for her beautiful smile and zest for life, passed away on October 26, 2016 at home with her two daughters by her side.  She was 79 years old.  She was born in Little Ferry, NJ on April 18, 1937, the daughter of Charles R. Pisano and the former Lillian B. Vorisek. Mrs. Kuch earned a bachelor’s...

Oct 15, 2016

Joseph William Lee Peer, Sr.

Born December 6,1938 in Cedar Run, NJ, Joe raised his family there before retiring to West Creek in 1985. Joe was an accomplished contractor who built many homes in the area. He was also a professional clammer who enjoyed spending time on the bay. Joe was a lifetime member of the Stafford Township Volunteer...

Oct 12, 2016

Andrew S. Magee-Skinner, 28 of Manahawkin, NJ died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 .He was born In Falls Church, VA. Andrew spent time as a youth in Lansdale, PA, Sparta, NJ and Chandler, AZ, where he graduated from Hamilton High School. He went on to join the U.S. Navy serving multiple deployments. He obtained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class...

Oct 10, 2016

Susan K. Brito (née Speziale), 63, of Manahawkin, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016. Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Newark prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 38 years. Prior to her retirement, Susan worked as a Cafeteria Manager for Southern Regional Middle School, Manahawkin. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat.

Oct 5, 2016

Charles L. Goganzer, age 66, of Barnegat, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Born in Lakewood, NJ, he lived in Ship Bottom and Manahawkin, NJ prior to Barnegat where he resided since 1987. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Tuckerton Lumber in Ship Bottom, NJ. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Sep 28, 2016

Harold P. Critelli, 81 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Southern Ocean Medical Center.  Born in Jersey City, NJ he lived in Roselle Park, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2001.  Harold worked as a Maintenance Engineer for 42 years at Western Electric, Kearny, NJ and AT&T, Berkeley Heights, NJ. He also...

Sep 17, 2016

Salvatore Callari, 89, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Born in Lodi, NJ, he lived in Garfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 19 years. He worked as a Field Supervisor for United Parcel Service, Newark. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean...

Sep 12, 2016

Diane M. Black, age 87 of Manahawkin, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016.  Born in Nutley, NJ she resided in Belleville, then Cape Coral, FL., prior to Manahawkin where she lived for the last 5 years. She worked as a telephone operator for New Jersey Bell and Southern Ocean Medical Center prior to her retirement.

She...