Obituaries

Apr 8, 2022

Monica Lisa Harsch

Monica Harsch, age 58, of Manahawkin, NJ, died on April 8, 2022 at home.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, she had resided in Jackson, NJ for most of her adult life until moving to Manahawkin, NJ in 2013.  A graduate of Pinelands Regional High School, she studied at Stockton State College (now University)...

Apr 5, 2022

The family of Frederick Donald (Don) Petersen, regret to announce that – after 90 years of living life to the fullest – their dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Universally loved for his charm and dry wit, Don was born in Port Chester, NY, and raised in Dumont,...

Apr 2, 2022

Anthony M. Ariemma “Tony”, age 49 of West Creek, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at his home. Born April 12th, 1972 in Summit, NJ. He was the son of Bernadette and Rainard Ariemma. He was the oldest of four children.

Anthony was a businessman through and through, owning and operating two businesses of...

Apr 1, 2022

Brunhilda (nee Weiss) Rzempoluch passed away on April 1st at her home in Ship Bottom, NJ following a three-and-half year decline in health after suffering a stroke in 2018.  She was born on February 18th, 1941 to Richard Weiss and Frieda Weiss of Ridgefield, NJ.  She attended Cliffside Park High School for three years, and graduated in the first graduating class at...

Mar 29, 2022

Alvah Hervey Smith, age 90, met his Lord Jesus face to face in Glory on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Born March 29, 1932, in Florence, New Jersey, to Alvah and Marie Smith, he was one of 12 children born in the family home.

The highlight of his youth was playing football for Florence Township High School, Lawrence Prep, and college teams including WakeForest, Texas A&M, The University of Florida, and...

Mar 28, 2022

Barbara M. Truncellito, age 73, of Barnegat Light, NJ passed away on March 28, 2022.

Barbara was a well-known figure among the Long Beach Island community. She was the taxpayer association president in Barnegat Light, an organizer on key service boards in Ocean County, and she was a committed member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish as...

Mar 22, 2022

John G. Nonnenmacher, 84, passed peacefully on March 22, 2022.  Born September 23, 1937 to Agnes and Ferdinand Nonnenmacher of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, he was one of nine children.

After graduating from Honesdale Catholic High School, John enlisted in the US Air Force and served four years.  When discharged, he moved to New Jersey and started his 37...

Mar 21, 2022

Diane L. Smith (Bell), 71, of Manahawkin passed peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at SOMC.  She passed away surrounded with her family by her bedside. Diane was born February 11, 1951 at Paul Kimball hospital in Lakewood and was the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Esther Bell, Jr. Diane was the second oldest of 5 children.  She was...

Mar 15, 2022

Candace D. Wambold (nee Shell), age 72, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at home.

Candace was born April 29, 1949 in Montclair, NJ. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Beautician for Off Shore Hair Dezine, Manahawkin, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents, Sherman and Ruth (Schirmer) Shell, and her...

Mar 15, 2022

Darrol Wayne Ross Senior, husband of Virginia (Lynnie) Ross, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2022, at the age of 79.

He was born on July 27, 1942 in Benton Kentucky. Darrol served in the 5th Radio Research Unit of the Army Security Agency for 4 years during the Vietnam War, then moved...

Mar 15, 2022

Francis “Frank” A. Valendo of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was 95 years old.

Born November 28th, in 1926. He lived in Elizabeth, Edison, and Manahawkin where he resided for his remaining years. Prior to his retirement, Frank worked for Proctor and Gamble, and he...

Mar 11, 2022

Michael Edward Arnold, age 51, of the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Born in Trenton, NJ, he lived in Trenton and Beach Haven prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 25 years. He was the owner/operator of Arnold's Marine Service, Manahawkin, NJ. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle...

Mar 9, 2022

Dorothy E. Blair (nee Kutler), age 96, of Manahawkin passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at home.

Born in Elrama, PA, she lived in Palmyra, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2003. Prior to her retirement, Dorothy worked as a Secretary of Human Services for the State of New Jersey, Trenton. She enjoyed yacht sunfish...

Feb 25, 2022

Bonnie Schmidt Buchan, age 56 years of Beach Haven, New Jersey passed away peacefully amongst family and friends on February 25, 2022.

Bonnie was born on March 13, 1965 in Abington, Pennsylvania.  She is survived by her children Hannah, Brooke and Andrew, her husband, Douglas, her parents, Marilyn and Robert Schmidt and her sister, Sandy.

Bonnie...

Feb 24, 2022

Domenica Robertozzi better known as Mickey ( Manetta), 81, of the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, to which she lived prior to Beach Haven West in which she resided since 2001. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a...

Feb 10, 2022

Betsy Anne Connelly, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Pemberton, NJ.

Betsy was born in Harrisburg, PA and from a young age dreamed big dreams. After high school she married her husband, Jack, and moved to Glen Ridge, NJ, where the couple raised their two daughters. Betsy...

Jan 28, 2022

Patsy “Pat” M. Sages, age 90, of Chatham, NJ passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home. Born April 5, 1931 in Newark, NJ, he lived in Newark, Edison and East Hanover prior to Chatham where he resided for the last 31 years. Prior to his retirement, Pat was a truck driver for Peoples Express, Newark, NJ....

Jan 26, 2022

Neil Vicidomini, age 60, of West Creek, NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Born March 20, 1961 in Salerno, Italy, he lived in Bristol, VA and Lakewood, NJ prior to West Creek where he resided since 1988. He was the owner, operator, and chef of Anthony's Italian Restaurant, Manahawkin, NJ. He enjoyed riding his Harley...

Jan 23, 2022

John L. Miller - Loving father, grandfather & great grandfather

John L. Miller, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ, formerly of Berkeley Heights and Hillside, NJ passed peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

John was born July 29, 1932 in Newark, NJ. He was a proud US Army veteran. Stationed in Korea from 1952 to 1954,...

Jan 22, 2022

Mr. Eugene A. Noak, age 92, of the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin, passed away on January 22, 2022.

Prior to his retirement, he was a fire fighter for the Elizabeth Fire Company, engine #5, Elizabeth, NJ. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is predeceased by his wife Lillian in 2013....