Obituaries

Dec 26, 2015

Timothy Martin Cartagena, age 41, passed away on December 26, 2015. Born in   Neptune, NJ he lived in Howell Township prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1996. He worked as a Supervisor for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as well as owner/operator of Timothy Martin Photography.

Tim is survived by his wife, Margaret M. Ioimo Cartagena,...

Dec 22, 2015

Joan E. Stankus, age 78 of Mayetta section of Stafford Township NJ, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2015.  Born in Brooklyn NY, she lived in Brooklyn, before moving to Stafford Township as a child. She was an extremely dedicated worker for over 30 years at St Francis of Assisi Church, Brant Beach where she was also a parishioner....

Dec 13, 2015

Stack, Jane Carol – 72 of Beach Haven passed away Sunday, December 13, at Seacrest Nursing Home in Little Egg Harbor.  She was born and raised in West Creek and resided in Beach Haven.

Jane took great pride in taking care of her family.  She enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening, and was an avid lover of animals.  She...

Dec 10, 2015

David Michael Rice, 62 of Manahawkin, passed away on December 10, 2015 in his home.  Born in Houston, TX., he lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 9 years. He worked as a self-employed carpenter and most recently, a janitor for Wal-Mart, Manahawkin.

He is survived by two brothers, three...

Dec 10, 2015

Gemma Senatore 85 of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Thursday December 10, 2015 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin.  Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Belleville, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 22 years ago. She was an Executive Secretary for Royal Insurance, East Orange, prior to her retirement.

She is predeceased by her husband of 60...

Dec 2, 2015

Margaret Eckhoff of Manahawkin, departed from this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2015 following a long illness with her devoted daughter and caregiver Amanda Slockbower by her side.

“Peggy” was born in Paterson, NJ, in 1950 and moved to South Jersey in the late 1980’s. She worked as a Telephone Operator for AT&T for forty years.

Nov 28, 2015

Nov 27, 2015

Anna "Anita" Welsh, age 74, of Manahawkin passed away on Friday November 27, 2015 at Southern Ocean Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Brooklyn and Freehold prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2005. Her joy was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is predeceased by her loving...

Nov 27, 2015

At the family's request, all services were held privately.

Nov 5, 2015

Frank A. Silla, age 75, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2015 with his family by his side. Born in Newark, NJ, he lived in Union Twp., NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2000. Mr. Silla, a graduate of Seton Hall University, was a teacher with the East Orange Board of Education....

Nov 2, 2015

Russell Lewis Steinman born by the deceased Selma L. (Neuberger) Steinman and William W. Steinman on February 12, 1948 passed away on November 2, 2015 in his home alongside his wife Elaine C. Steinman.  He married Elaine on July 17, 1970.  Russell graduated from Livingston High School in June 1966 and graduated from Indiana College of Mortuary Science in...

Oct 12, 2015

Carol J. Freeman (nee Mc Clister), of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on October 12, 2015 with her family by her side. Born in Edison, NJ, she lived in Edison prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 17 years. Mrs. Freeman was a Real Estate Agent for the last 30 years, most recently working for Coldwell Riviera Realty,...

Oct 7, 2015

Louise Cervetto, age 72, of Manahawkin.

On May 19, 1943, at what is now the Old Stone Store in Manahawkin, NJ, but was then the residence of her grandparents, the town Dr. Hilliard delivered a tiny baby who fit in a lovely blanketed shoebox. Named Louise, she would bring joy to her parents Daniel and Laura Tortoriello....

Oct 1, 2015

Pasquale G. Vitrone, age 76, of Barnegat passed away on October 1, 2015 at home.

Son of the late Frank and Philomena Vitrone, he was born in Jersey City, and lived in Union Beach before moving to Barnegat 42 years ago.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Vitrone was employed as a Logistics Manager at Ft....

Oct 1, 2015

Emily Silla (nee Mihalick), of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2015 with her family by her side. Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Union Twp., NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2000. Mrs. Silla was a teacher in the East Orange, Plainfield and Newark School districts.

She is predeceased...

Sep 28, 2015

Sep 23, 2015

Robert M. Ellsworth, 60, of Ship Bottom, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, with his family at his side.  He was born in Elizabeth, lived in Roselle, High Bridge and Hampton before moving to Ship Bottom.

He was employed as a Postal Clerk with the United States Postal Service...

Sep 22, 2015

Frederick Dreskin, 88, passed away on September 22, 2015.  A long-time resident of Jackson, NJ he was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY and lived there and on Staten Island.  He had lived proudly in all five boroughs of New York City before moving to Matawan, NJ.

He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and later attended...

Sep 3, 2015

Alfonso D. Rubino, age 83, of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015.  Born in Hackensack, NJ, he lived in Upper Saddle River prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1996.

Mr. Rubino was the owner/operator of Ruby Construction Company, Upper Saddle River. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Aug 27, 2015

George R. Fredrickson III, age 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at home.

Born in Somers Point, NJ, he was a lifetime resident of Beach Haven, Long Beach Island NJ. George worked as a Laborer for the Beach Haven Department of Public Works.

He is predeceased by his father George R. Fredrickson,...