Obituaries

Jan 28, 2023

Le Roy “Ernie” Ernest Barker, age 87, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 surrounded by the love of family at his daughter’s home in Pennsylvania.

Born in North Brunswick, NJ, he lived in East Brunswick Township, and was a long-time resident of Barnegat, NJ prior to moving to Hobe Sound, FL....

Jan 28, 2023

Thomas Thackston, late of Surf City, after battling a brief illness died on January 28th, 2023.  Thomas was together with all 6 of his children during the last weeks of his life:  Jenny, Thomas, Christina, Amy, Rosemarie, and Mary.  Thomas now joins his beloved wife of 61 years, Agnes Panella Thackston, in God's Kingdom of Heaven. Thomas Thackston was...

Jan 21, 2023

Dolores (Dee) B Dolan 84 of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday January 21,2023 with her family by her side.

Born in Philadelphia, Dee lived in Philadelphia prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1970. She was a Bus Driver for the Barnegat school System before retiring.

Dee is predeceased by her parents Joseph McGettigan and Catherine...

Jan 4, 2023

Josephine E. McCollum (nee Cheeseman), 75, passed away peacefully at home in Manahawkin, NJ on January 4, 2023.

Raised in Williamstown, NJ, Josephine moved to the Long Beach Island area in the late 1960’s where she met her husband, Walter B. McCollum.  She raised three children and enjoyed a career at the Atlantic City Hilton for over...

Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Marilynn O’Donnell, 52, announces her passing on January 4, 2023 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in New Jersey.

Born on June 18, 1970 in Brooklyn, and raised on Staten Island, she was the daughter of Jimmy Vargas and Gladys Burgos. Marilynn was the beloved wife of Matt O’Donnell. They were married on March 24, 2001 and have three children and one grandchild.

Along...

Dec 28, 2022

Margaret Mary (Carroll) Balbo, 92, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, passed away on December 28, 2022 from natural causes.

Margie was born on October 14, 1930 to Johnny and Annie Carroll in North Bergen, New Jersey. She attended St. Michael’s High School, graduating in 1948. She started/ran the Pheasant Run book club and craft club for more than a...

Dec 24, 2022

William Cleaver, age 85, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

William was born March 14, 1937 in Paterson, NJ. He is the son of the late William E. and the late Lorraine (Van Lenten) Cleaver. He proudly served his country in the Army...

Dec 19, 2022

Judith A. Pancoast (nee Hammond), age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Judith was born September 22, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Southern Regional School District as a Special Education School Bus Aid.

Judy, known...

Dec 14, 2022

Gary Keith Bowers, age 68, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Born February 20, 1954, in New Brunswick, NJ, he lived in Spotswood, NJ, and Waretown, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 2001. Gary worked for SMW International based in Spotswood, NJ for many years starting as a mail clerk and retiring as...

Dec 6, 2022

Kenneth J. Miller, age 73, of Manahawkin died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was loved by all and will be missed. He is predeceased by his parents, Hazel and Joseph. He leaves behind his daughters, Christine and her partner Bret, Lauren and her husband Eric, and his granddaughter, Liesel. He found...

Dec 4, 2022

Francisca A. Recker (nee Bodie), age 65, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date and announced here.

Dec 2, 2022

Michael Robert Terefenko, age 79, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born on December 26, 1942 in Linden, NJ, Michael lived in Linden prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1964. Prior to his retirement, he was a Teamster with Union Local #701, Avenel, NJ....

Nov 28, 2022

Joanne Caroline Murray (nee Kitchen), passed away on Monday, November 28, 20222, at her home.

A full obituary will follow. Please check back with us. Thank you.

Nov 26, 2022

Paul F. Miller, age 86, of Lanoka Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

He proudly served his country in the Army from 1959 to 1961. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Sun Chemical, Staten Island, NY as a Chemical Forman. He was a Mason belonging to Lodge #288, Toms River, NJ.

Nov 24, 2022

John Paul Grundy, Jr., also known as Jack, 75, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on November 24, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Katherine Grundy (Karen Vanderbeck).  Jack is survived by his loving siblings, Michael Grundy (Kathleen), Maryanne Grundy, Miriam (Kiki) Thielke (John), Paula Blair (Stephen), Elizabeth Renke (David), William Grundy (Barbara), Joseph...

Nov 23, 2022

Mary Ann Liland

January 2, 1945 - November 23, 2022

It is with regret that we announce, the peaceful passing of Mary Ann Liland following a stroke.

She was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Madison, NJ before retiring to Manahawkin and Barnegat. Mary Ann was a physical education teacher in...

Nov 20, 2022

William F. Kennard, age 66, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at home in Manahawkin.

Born July 12, 1956 in Pennsauken, NJ, he lived in Pennsauken prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1980. Bill was the owner/operator of William F. Kennard General Contractor, LLC, Manahawkin, NJ. He was a member of the...

Nov 18, 2022

Patricia Cagnassola, 80 of Manahawkin passed away on November 18, 2022.

Patricia was born on December 14, 1941 to Elizabeth (Gregus) and Michael Kelly. She grew up in Kenilworth and graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1960. Throughout her life she worked for various companies as a bookkeeper, putting her phenomenal math skills to good use....

Nov 12, 2022

Kellen Joseph Bischoff age 19 of Manahawkin, NJ died Saturday November 12, 2022.  Kellen was a lifelong resident of Manahawkin and graduate from Southern Regional High School class of 2022.  A member of the National Honor Society and the Southern Regional Rams wrestling team, his fun-loving personality was infectious and left an impression on all who knew him. Kellen recently started...

Nov 10, 2022

Lori J. Moran (nee Sylvia), age 66, of the North Beach section of Long Beach Township, NJ, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Born January 12, 1956 in Barnstable, MA., Lori lived in Forked River, NJ prior to North Beach where she resided for the last 22 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....