Obituaries

Aug 6, 2023

Aphrodite “Frieda” Harrison, age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born September 15, 1944 in Paterson, NJ, she lived in Paterson prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1978. Frieda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved animals and served...

Aug 4, 2023

Warren "Dick" Evleth, Poppy, passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 87, surrounded by those he loved most. He packed his bags, said his goodbyes, and went out west to join his fellow ski bums on the slopes.

A husband, father, grandfather, friend, Marine, skier, beach bum. He embodied optimism, gratitude, and kindness. Deemed...

Jul 28, 2023

Arminia “Amy” F. Starr, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Ocean University Medical Center of Brick, NJ.

Born June 10, 1934 in Somerville, NJ, she lived in Branchburg, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1993. Arminia served the church as a Eucharistic Minister, she was a member of...

Jun 30, 2023

Margaret M. Ester (nee Sensale), age 85, of Toms River, NJ passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.

Born on August 5, 1937, in Newark, NJ, she lived in Newark, Cranford and Kenilworth, NJ prior to Toms River where she resided since 2001. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Wells Fargo Bank, Kenilworth, NJ as a Bank...

Jun 19, 2023

William John Montgomery, age 87, of Barnegat Light, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023.

William (Bill) was born on April 16, 1936, in Germantown, Pennsylvania to Darrell Jess Montgomery and Beatrice Roberts Montgomery. Bill grew up with three siblings, Mary, Theresa, and Thomas of which he was the eldest child. Upon graduating from Barnegat...

Jun 16, 2023

Joseph Peregman, age 69, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived in Brick, NJ prior to the Manahawkin and Barnegat areas where he resided for the last 30 years. Prior to his retirement, Joe was the owner/operator of Ocean Tents...

Jun 5, 2023

Osmond M. Faulkingham, age 75, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Southern Ocean Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born October 3, 1947 in Beals Island, ME, he lived in Beals Island prior to the Manahawkin and Barnegat areas where he resided since 1974. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Jun 4, 2023

Charles S. Mesrobian, age 76, left this world on Sunday, June 4th at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ, surrounded by his family. He was born July 9, 1946 in New York City to Charles and Zabel Mesrobian, who immigrated to the United States from Armenia. At the age of 10, his family, including his younger sister, Anita,...

Jun 3, 2023

AS PUBLISHED IN THE SANDPAPER.....

With her passing June 3, Barnegat Light commercial fishing industry matriarch Marion Larson is remembered as a respected businessperson and a “legendary” woman in the local community.

Marion and her late husband John founded Viking Village commercial fishery in Barnegat Light with the late Louis Puskas and his wife Frances....

May 21, 2023

Barbara M. Fontana (nee DeQuinzio), age 85, of Manahawkin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 21, 2023 with her family by her side.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Brant Beach. Barbara was also a member of the Garden Club of Long Beach Island.

Barbara is predeceased by her husband of 60...

May 19, 2023

Kim L Radumski (nee Collins), age 60, of Manahawkin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden passing.

Born on December 23, 1962 in Jersey City, she lived in Bayonne for many years before making Manahawkin her home since 1989. Kim was the proud owner of Headliners Hair Salon...

May 13, 2023

Marie A. Rossi, age 86, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at home in Manahawkin.

Born July 14, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, she lived in New Milford, NJ and Palisades Park, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided full-time for the last 30 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Prudential...

May 11, 2023

Retired Manahawkin plumber Ernest “Ernie” E. Fey, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  He died at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia after experiencing cardiac complications following a long awaited double lung transplant surgery.

Ernie was born in Manhattan, NY and grew up in Oradell, NJ where he spent time playing hockey and football and later...

May 10, 2023

Judith Ann Houser, age 81, of Long Beach Twp. passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at home in Long Beach Twp., NJ.

At the convenience of the family there are no services planned at this time.

May 3, 2023

Robert J. Gallagher, age 75, of Ship Bottom, NJ passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born June 12, 1947 in Paterson, NJ, he lived in Wayne NJ prior to Ship Bottom where he resided full-time the last 4 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by BP...

May 1, 2023

Alan Pierson Belisky of Manahawkin passed away on May 1, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Alan was born on August 2, 1947 to Estelle (Markiewicz) and Peter Belisky in Bayonne, NJ. He attended Bayonne High School and Pace University where he received a BBA in marketing and an MBA in professional management. He worked for the New York Times...

Apr 26, 2023

Ann T. Ryan (nee Tumulty), age 87, of West Creek, NJ passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Ann was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, listening to Irish music and going to the beach. She especially loved the beach house with her grandsons in the summer. Ann enjoyed her many outings...

Apr 24, 2023

Vincent "Jimmy" James Congro, age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at home.

Affectionately known as Jimmy, he was born in New York, NY. He lived in Brooklyn, NY prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 8 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Levco Metal Finishing Company,...

Apr 18, 2023

James Gerard Conroy, died quietly, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Southern Ocean Medical Center, Mannahawkin, NJ. He was 94 years old.

Jim, as he was known to others, was a proud WW2 Army Vet, in Fort Hood Texas, serving from July 5, 1946 to June 20, 1948. He served as a journalist and was the editor...

Apr 17, 2023

Barbara Carlino (nee Sartori), age 82, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey.

Barbara was born on October 5,1940, in Paterson, New Jersey. She lived in the Paterson and Totowa area all of her life until moving to Toms River five years ago to be close to the...