Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Henry T. Width, Age 102 – Stafford Twp. N.J.

Henry (Hank) Width peacefully passed on October 29 at home, surrounded by family, to join his beloved wife Laura, and his precious Lord and Savior.

Born in Bergen, Norway, he journeyed at the age of 4 with his Mother Jenny, and his two siblings, (at that...

Oct 24, 2021

Louis Tunnera Jr., 90, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Born in Newark, NJ in 1931, Lou lived in Union before retiring to Manahawkin and then Greenbriar in Waretown. Most recently, he lived with his daughter Lori in Manalapan.

Lou graduated from East Orange High School in...

Oct 23, 2021

Adele M. Vicedomini (nee Nauyoks), age 93, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home in Manahawkin.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Roseland and West Caldwell, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 22 years. Prior to her retirement, she worked for AFI Food Distributors, Roseland, NJ as...

Oct 20, 2021

Noreen Stelletell, better known as Renee, passed away at her daughter’s home on October 20, 2021. She was 91 years old. Renee was born in Morristown, NJ to Harry and Naomi Wright. She was married to Roger J Stelletell (Bud) for 49 years. He was the love of her life. She was the proud and devoted mother of four...

Oct 15, 2021

Agatha A. Marchese (nee Chabala), age 84, of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she lived in Randolph, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 2003.

She is predeceased by her husband, Nicholas F. Marchese in 2014, and her sister Mary Zack....

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara “Ginger” Ida Garrison, 87 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully late Monday, October 11, 2021.

She was born May 5, 1934 in Manahawkin, New Jersey. She graduated from Tuckerton High School in 1953, and went on to attend college in New York City while living in Hell’s Kitchen. She then returned home to Manahawkin to marry...

Oct 10, 2021

Raymond E. Olesky, age 76, of Manahawkin, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ.

Son of Sigmund and Frances Olesky, he was a life-long resident of Bayonne, NJ, prior to Manahawkin, where he resided full-time since 2011. Prior to his retirement, he and his wife ran the family business,...

Oct 10, 2021

Robert Allen Besserer Jr. Known to most as  Bob passed on Sunday, October 10,2021 after a 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 54 years old and fought like a warrior to stay here with his earthly family but was called home by God.

Bob was born in Hackensack, NJ and grew up in Paramus. He volunteered for...

Oct 6, 2021

Dolores Azzoli (nee Murphy), age 89, of Manahawkin passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Born in Montclair, NJ, she lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1996. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin.

Dolores is predeceased by her sister Rita Ahearn and her brother...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph Robert Riley, 90

Joe was born in Brooklyn on December 26, 1930. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Southern Ocean County Medical Center. Joe was married to Joan Fitzpatrick on September 12, 1953 and they enjoyed 66 wonderful years together. Joan passed away on March 2, 2019. He is survived by his...

Oct 1, 2021

George Kalfa, 83, of Little Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on October 1, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1938, to Arthur and Pauline Kalfa, in Brooklyn, NY.  He grew up and attended Boys High School and Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, NY. Always hardworking, George worked for First National City...

Sep 25, 2021

Anthony Paul Valinoti, age 70, of Manahawkin passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at home.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Brooklyn prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 45 years. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Con Edison, New York, NY as an Auditor. He was a member of the Knights of...

Sep 20, 2021

Helga E. Corona (nee Zimmermann), age 80, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home in Barnegat.

Born in Stettin, Germany, she lived in Staten Island, NY and Miami Beach, FL prior to Barnegat where she resided for the last 4 years.

Helga is predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Corona...

Sep 5, 2021

Joan B. O’Hara, age 88, of Belford passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River.

Born in Hillside, she resided in Belford for most of her life.   She worked over 30 years for Shop Rite in Middletown. Joan was devoted to her family and took great pride in her children and grandchildren.

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Sep 1, 2021

Mary Kathleen Famelio, age 85, of Manahawkin, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home in Manahawkin.

Born in Paterson, NJ, she lived in Lincoln Park, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she lived since 1962. Before becoming a full-time home maker, she worked for Shoprite in Lincoln Park for 25 plus years.

Predeceased by...

Aug 28, 2021

Robert E. Bates Sr., age 63, passed away suddenly Saturday morning August 28,2021 at his sister's home in Mayetta.

Bob was born in Atlantic City and lived in Manahawkin and Mayetta for most of his life. He worked for IUOE Local 825 Springfield, NJ as a Crane Operator before retiring in May 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Carmella Lesko (nee Zaccarelli), age 96, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Born January 11, 1925 in Bayonne, she lived in Roselle, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1995.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Jan's Bridal, Rahway, NJ as a Wedding Gown Salesperson. She was a parishioner of St....

Aug 23, 2021

Gerald J. Vile, from Surf City, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 23rd, 2021. Jerry was 79.  He was the son of the late Kathryn nee Ackley and Robert D. Vile, Sr.

Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings Donald C. and his wife Miriam, Robert J., Richard F., and...

Aug 15, 2021

Carolyn B. Kosar, age 82, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she resided in Colonia, NJ and Long Beach Island prior to Manahawkin where she lived for the last 18 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Kaufman Stairs, Linden, NJ as a Payroll Specialist. She was...

Aug 13, 2021

DONALD JAMES CRANMER, 69, of Manahawkin, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Better known as Brains and the best Pop-Pop in the world!  Native to the Manahawkin area, he was born September 27th, 1951 to Joan (Ennis) and Donald Cranmer. He attended Southern Regional High School.  His happiest times were where he grew up in Beach Haven,...