Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Kathie T. Kimchick (nee Brathwaite), age 80, of Surf City, NJ passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Born February 11, 1943 in Trenton, NJ, she lived in Hamilton Square, NJ prior to Surf City where she resided full-time for the last 14 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Carter-Wallace, East Windsor, NJ as a Librarian. She...

Oct 9, 2023

Walter George Whimpenny, age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. 

Born November 3, 1944 in Newark, NJ, he lived in Colonia NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided full-time since 2005. Walter received his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. Prior to his retirement,...

Oct 3, 2023

Robert Peter Martin, age 80, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ. 

Born October 6, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in Bayonne, NJ prior to moving to Manahawkin full-time where he has resided for the last 23 years. He served in the Army National Guard from 1964...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Irene E. Wheeler (nee Stopa), age 93, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Born May 21, 1930 in Simpson, PA, she lived in Neptune City, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 25 years. Prior to her retirement, Irene was employed by General...

Oct 2, 2023

At the convenience of the family, all services are private.

Sep 19, 2023

Lester “Les” Horbacz passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  He was 74 years old.

Born on November 2, 1948, in Jerey City, NJ, Les was the son of the late Edward and Mary Horbacz. Les worked at Best Foods/Mueller’s Macaroni for 24 years.  Upon the company’s closure, he moved onto American Self Storage,...

Sep 17, 2023

James J. Paige, age 82, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

At the convenience of the family, all services were held privately.

Sep 17, 2023

Claire Johns December 11, 1957 - September 17, 2023

Claire Johns (née Grant), age 65, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully with her loving husband Steve by her side on September 17, 2023.

Born December 11, 1957 in Teaneck, New Jersey, Claire was one of five children of Claire Grant and Edmond Grant. Her father served...

Sep 14, 2023

Anthony N. LaRocco, age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully with his loving wife Marie by his side on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.

Born New York, NY, he lived in New York, NY and Bayonne, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 20 years. He served his country proudly in...

Sep 13, 2023

Michael Jude McGettigan, age 66, of Manahawkin, NJ, Formerly of Somerdale, NJ, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at home.

Michael was born July 8, 1957, in Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. to the late Elmer E. and Catherine Marie (Conlin) McGettigan.  He was a graduate of Paul the...

Sep 5, 2023

At the convenience of the family, all services are private.

Aug 31, 2023

Peter Stewart Evert of North Beach Haven, formerly of Riverton (NJ), passed away peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by his family on August 31, 2023.

Pete was predeceased by his wife Rita M. Evert (Moore), his parents W. Brooks & Dorothy Evert, and his twin sisters Constance Bring and Barbara Whitbred. Pete is survived by his children:...

Aug 30, 2023

Dominick V. LaFalce, age 79, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in New York, NY, he lived in Brooklyn, NY prior to Barnegat where he resided for the last 16 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by New York Telephone Company, Brooklyn,...

Aug 22, 2023

Joanne Catherine Lucarelli, age 77, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born in Newark, NJ, she lived in Bloomfield, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 20 plus years. For many years prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Home...

Aug 18, 2023

George H. Wahlgren, Jr. November 4, 1945 - August 18, 2023 77 years old George Hubert Wahlgren, Jr, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 18, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

George’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He leaves behind his bride of 46 years, Theresa (née Triano), and their three children, George...

Aug 14, 2023

Clarence A. Jones, age 81, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Born February 12, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX, he lived in Brick, NJ prior to Manahawkin where he resided for the last 46 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. Prior to his retirement, he was employed...

Aug 7, 2023

Emily Davidson, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on August 7th, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Emily later settled in Wayne with her husband of 58 years, Frank Davidson.

Emily's involvement in her church and commitment to her faith were significant aspects of her life.

Aug 6, 2023

Aphrodite “Frieda” Harrison, age 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Southern Ocean Medical Center of Manahawkin, NJ.

Born September 15, 1944 in Paterson, NJ, she lived in Paterson prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1978. Frieda was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved animals and served...

Aug 4, 2023

Warren "Dick" Evleth, Poppy, passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 87, surrounded by those he loved most. He packed his bags, said his goodbyes, and went out west to join his fellow ski bums on the slopes.

A husband, father, grandfather, friend, Marine, skier, beach bum. He embodied optimism, gratitude, and kindness. Deemed...

Jul 28, 2023

Arminia “Amy” F. Starr, age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Ocean University Medical Center of Brick, NJ.

Born June 10, 1934 in Somerville, NJ, she lived in Branchburg, NJ prior to Manahawkin where she resided since 1993. Arminia served the church as a Eucharistic Minister, she was a member of...