Obituaries

Mar 27, 2019

Mary Ann V. (Fusco) Morgan, of Manahawkin, NJ.

Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2019. She was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. She graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1968. On January  13, 1973, she married Ernest Morgan. They moved to Stafford Township in 1987 with their two children...

Mar 17, 2019

James E. Raylman, 69, of Manahawkin passed away on Sunday, March, 17, 2019.

Jim was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1950.  He moved to Long Beach Island when he was 11 years old,where he grew up and graduated from Southern Regional High School, Class of 1968.  He enjoyed the summers on LBI where he worked many jobs and had his own business at the age of 15....

Mar 13, 2019

Minnie L. Hong (nee Lee), age 91 of Manahawkin N.J. passed away on March 13, 2019. Born in Buffalo, NY, she lived in Astoria, NY prior to Manahawkin NJ where she resided for the last 3 years. Prior to her retirement, Minnie was a Pharmacist and was the owner/operator of Lee’s Pharmacy, Astoria, NY.

She is predeceased...

Mar 9, 2019

Louis J. Mastroddi, age 71, of Waretown, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 9,2019.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm with a funeral service, 8:30pm, at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. A mausoleum committal service will take place Wednesday, March 13, 11am, at Ocean...

Mar 5, 2019

Herbert L. Gaines, 100, of Beach Haven West, entered heaven on March 5, 2019 four days after telling his daughter he had an appointment with his wife, Patricia, that he couldn’t miss. Patricia predeceased him in 2015.

Herb was also predeceased by his son David Gaines of Coconut Creek, Florida. He is survived by his son Michael Gaines, and his wife Anne, of Bridgewater, NJ, and four daughters: Jan...

Mar 2, 2019

Joan M Riley(nee Fitzpatrick), 85

Passed away peacefully on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Southern Ocean Medical Center after a long illness. Joan was Born in Brooklyn New York, and moved in her later years to Manahawkin New Jersey and subsequently Barnegat, New Jersey. Joan leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years Joseph, Children Joseph (LuAnne)...

Feb 28, 2019

Rosemary V. Holden (nee Kleber), age 85 of Manahawkin N.J. passed away on February 28, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Little Ferry, NJ, she lived there with her husband Steve prior to Manahawkin NJ where they resided since 1986.

She is predeceased by her husband, Steve P. Holden (2013), daughter...

Feb 22, 2019

Thomas Peter Racek

October 1, 1927 – February 22, 2019

Thomas P. Racek, 91, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019.

Thomas was born in 1927 in Yonkers, New York, the son of Thomas and Margaret Racek (Moynihan).  He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, then...

Feb 17, 2019

Services will be held at a later date.

Feb 16, 2019

Anthony “Vince” McHale, 85, of Ship Bottom, passed away at his home, on Saturday, February 16, 2019.   Born in Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland, he studied at Rake Street College and then emigrated to Jersey City, New Jersey in 1957. He lived in Fairview, NJ and Ridgefield, NJ until 2004, before retiring to Long Beach Island, where he owned a vacation home since...

Feb 13, 2019

Ronald James Rutan Sr., 77, passed to the Lord on February 13th, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin.

After completing high school, Ron joined the US. Navy serving on the USS Wasp CVS 18, S58 Sikorsky Anti-submarine Helicopter Squadron HS 11.  After discharging from the Navy, Ron worked for NJ Bell Telephone Co. as a senior lineman...

Feb 9, 2019

Manahawkin, NJ - Kerry Nicholas DiBlasio, Sr., 75, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he settled in Oreland, PA to raise his family, before retiring in Manahawkin, NJ.

Son of Nicholas and Dorothy (Cupo) DiBlasio, Kerry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gail (Boyd)...

Feb 5, 2019

Albert Brummer, 91, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019.

Albert lived a full life and was a World War II Veteran. He was born in Farmingdale, NJ and lived in Iselin, NJ until he moved to Manahawkin, NJ in 1987 and later moved to Barnegat, NJ.  While living in Linden, NJ he worked for the US...

Feb 2, 2019

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 12pm at St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ.

A full...

Jan 29, 2019

Lorraine Eleanor Stack (nee Schlachta) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2019.

In her 85th year, Lorraine lived a full life. Lovingly known as Cha-Cha to family in her later years, she was born and raised in Philadelphia. She loved to dance and taught dancing in her late teens. She met her husband,...

Jan 28, 2019

Benedict Derrico, age 86, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2109. He was a Yard Master for Conrail in South Kearny before his retirement. He is survived by his sister Alma Cianfrone and his nephew Richard Cianfrone.

Visiting hours will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 9am until his funeral service, 10am at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road,...

Jan 25, 2019

Joshua Handel, our beloved son has been called home, to Heaven.

He is grieved by his parents, Raymond and Wendy, and his younger sister Gwyneth.

While attending his fourth year studying forensic psychology at Stockton University, he was proud to be living in a “mansion right smack against the beach”. He was a very independent young man...

Jan 23, 2019

George A. Purks III, 51, passed away January 23, 2019. George was known for his generous spirit and willingness to always lend a hand to anyone. He was happiest when he was fishing, mudding or spending time with his beautiful daughters Kaylee, Paige and Shayna, who were his everything.

George is also survived by his parents George and...

Jan 4, 2019

Edgar Raymond Wall, age 93, of Cedar Run, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019.

Born in Ohio, he lived in Mays Landing, NJ before moving to Cedar Run where he resided since 1975. Prior to his retirement, Edgar worked as a machinist for Wheaton Glass & Plastic, Mays Landing, NJ. He proudly served his country...

Dec 29, 2018

Ann M. Walko, age 90, of Manahawkin, NJ, life-long partner of the late Dorothy A. Horsfield and loving godmother of Troy Sarro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a manager for Verizon in Jersey City, NJ.

Visiting hours will be Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 2pm...