Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

James (Jim) Ambrose Moran, age 65, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away suddenly on Monday January 10th, 2022.

He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ, raised in Sayreville and Long Beach Island, and lived in Manahawkin for 41 years with his family. Jim held the position of Assistant Superintendent for Business at Southern Regional School District for 17 years, he then became...

Jan 8, 2022

James P. Kelley, Sr., age 87, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Born July 20, 1934 in Rockledge, PA, he lived in the Philadelphia area prior to moving to the Manahawkin and Barnegat area in 1972. A graduate of LaSalle College, he worked for Max & Lou Weinstein Plumbing Supply, Philadelphia, Benjamin McClellan...

Jan 8, 2022

John Kleban, age 81, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

John was born in Bayonne NJ to Stephanie and John Kleban. His parents owned a furniture and floor covering store where John helped with deliveries and repairs throughout his entire life.  He went to school at the College of Staten Island where he...

Jan 6, 2022

Marie Elena Palumbo (nee Danowski), age 80, of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Born September 5, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ, she resided in Jersey City, Bayonne, Asbury, and Livingston, NJ prior to Manahawkin. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marie was the life of the party and always knew how to have a...

Jan 5, 2022

Esther V. Sodeikes (nee Zayas), age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ, left this world on January 5, 2022.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she resided in Manahawkin for many years. Prior to her retirement, Esther worked as an Executive Secretary for First National Bank, Toms River, NJ. She enjoyed traveling and got to see much of the...

Jan 2, 2022

On January 2, 2022 Jane C. Theberge passed into eternal life.

She lived most of her life in Lincoln Park, NJ with her beloved husband “Louie”, who predeceased her in 2008. Jane was born on August 12, 1930 to Ellen and John Ward. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia with a degree in French. She...

Dec 30, 2021

Kim England, 69 of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 due to Covid.  Kim was formerly of Irvington and Beach Haven.  He graduated from Irvington High School Class of 1971 and attended Essex County College.  Kim dedicated his free time to volunteering starting in Irvington as a member of the Irvington Civil Defense Squad.  While with them one of the...

Dec 29, 2021

Dr. Richard “Dick” M. Goldstein, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ. He fought until the very end against several complications from a recently diagnosed kidney disease.

Dick was born in Newport News, Virginia, on March 26, 1938, to Robert and Sylvia Goldstein. He graduated from the University...

Dec 23, 2021

Richard Clayton Welc unexpectedly passed away in his Surf City home on Thursday, December 23, 2021 after a beautiful morning walk with his beloved family and little dog, Pepper. He is survived by his wife Susan; two children, Jennifer and her husband Sam, and Steven and his wife Ashley; two grandchildren, Isaac and Ivy; siblings, Barbara and Martin. He...

Dec 11, 2021

Snyder, Stuart (age 73) of Beach Haven, NJ passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his loving wife, Kitty Snyder; five children, Jessica Hart (Barry), Jenna Derion (Steve), Luke Suydam, Catherine Gayden (Gavin), Chloe Snyder; seven grandchildren, Joseph, Michael, and Matthew Hart, Riley and Jordyn Derion, Liam and Kahli Suydam;...

Dec 10, 2021

Jesse “Dylan” Burgher died peacefully at Weill Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian Hospital on December 10, 2021, in New York City, NY at the age of 33.

Dylan was born on September 5 in Bethesda, FL to Susan Casbar. A local of his beloved Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ, he was a major part of the social life and culture of the island. A member of the Boy Scouts, Intramural Basketball, Volleyball,...

Nov 27, 2021

Agnes Ann Panella Thackston, late of Surf City, New Jersey, died peacefully at her home November 27, 2021.

Known to her family as “Adgie,” Agnes was born October 26, 1937. She grew up in New Providence, New Jersey, the eldest child of Jennie C. and Joseph A. Panella. She was graduated from St. Teresa of Avila grammar...

Nov 22, 2021

John T. Stover, age 58, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

John was raised in Hazlet and lived out his final days in Manahawkin NJ with his beautiful wife Kathie by his side. Prior to retirement, John served as a police officer for the Marlboro Police Department, Marlboro, NJ. He loved the Lord and served on...

Nov 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Lathrop, age 73, of West Creek, NJ, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Born in Lakewood, NJ, she lived in Lanoka Harbor, NJ prior to West Creek where she resided for the last 55 years. Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher in the Lacey Township school district. She was a member of...

Nov 19, 2021

John Patrick Culhane, November 20, 1932 – November 19, 2021 died suddenly after a short illness at home with his wife Iris Culhane (nee Campbell) on the eve of his 89th birthday.

John lived a full life marked by immense generosity and service to the work that he did and to the people in his life.

Nov 13, 2021

John G. Azzoli, age 97, of Manahawkin passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1996. Prior to his retirement, John worked as a manager for NJ Bell/A.T&T/Bell Core, Basking Ridge, NJ. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps during...

Nov 10, 2021

Carol Rears, 79, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 with her beloved family at her side.

Carol was born in Bloomfield, NJ to the late Joseph and Margaret Burke, and predeceased by her brother Joe Burke. She was a caring person always concerned about the welfare of others. This passion led her to...

Nov 9, 2021

Maureen “Mo” E. Bonini (nee Smith), age 85, of Little Egg Harbor passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born in New York, NY, she lived in Fairview, NJ and then Lavallette, NJ for 22 years prior to Little Egg Harbor where she resided for the last 3 years. Mo loved to travel, and enjoyed arts and...

Nov 9, 2021

Michael Edward Dodds went to be with the lord, his parents and his sister on November 9th 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple medical issues.

Born August 4th, 1957 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Mike spent nearly his entire life in the Manahawkin area. A Southern Regional High School wrestler (‘75) he was known as a...

Oct 30, 2021

Cecilia Ann Becker, age 67, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents George and Rosemarie Patrizio and her brother Michael Patrizio. She was born is South Philadelphia and moved to Manahawkin in 1968.  She graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1971 and quickly...