Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

John R. Bieljeski,75, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Jackson, NJ, following a long illness.Born in Elizabeth NJ, to parents Chester and Mary Frances Bieljeski, John is survived by his sister Constance(Michael) Slack, of Ewing, and his sister-in-law Donna Bieljeski.He was pre-deceased by his wife Ellen (Nerges) Bieljeski, and his brother William Bieljeski. He leaves behind four stepchildren, Max,...

Nov 22, 2023

Our beloved mother, Nancy E. Gorby (Kent) passed away on November 22 after a hard-fought battle.Nancy was born in Bayville and graduated Central Regional in 1976. She moved to Yachats, Oregon where she got married before returning to Ocean Gate to raise her family.Nancy was heavily involved in her community from the 1980s to the early 2000s. She helped organize...

Nov 22, 2023

John Joseph Buwen, 86 passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2023 in Berkeley township, New Jersey.

He was born on November 17th 1937 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to his parents Cecilia and John Buwen. John graduated from Nutley High School, Nutley, New Jersey and graduated from Newark college of engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for AT&...

Nov 20, 2023

John J. Murray, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2023, in Stafford Township, NJ.Born, in New Rochelle, NY on April 19th, 1945 to parents Nora and John Murray Sr.. He graduated from New Rochelle High School and began his career with AT&T. Later John worked for New York Telephone and then retired from Verizon Communications where he was...

Nov 14, 2023

Marie Velardi, 92, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Forked River NJ.Services were handled privately under the care of Forked River Funeral & Cremation Service LLC, 1022 Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731

Nov 13, 2023

Ilene A. Jacobus, 82, passed away on November 13, 2023, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ.

Ilene was born on March 05, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to parents Olav and Palma Brastad. She was married to her beloved husband, Walter, before he passed away in 2022.

Ilene is predeceased by her husband, Walter...

Nov 8, 2023

Michael J. Courtney, 79, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away on October 28, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1944, in New York, NY to Michael and Anna Courtney. Mike was a long-time resident of Dumont before retiring to Ocean County.

An Air Force veteran, Mike had two distinct careers - one with TWA, and another...

Nov 4, 2023

Peter L. Stockwell, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 4th , 2023.Peter was born on May 5 th , 1957 in Richmond, Virginia to his parents, June and RichardStockwell. He worked as a Welder/Propeller refinisher for more than 30 years.Peter is predeceased by his mother, June Stockwell; father, Richard Stockwell; and son,Brian Stockwell. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Nov 4, 2023

Peter L. Stockwell, 66, passed away on Saturday, November 4th , 2023.Peter was born on May 5 th , 1957 in Richmond, Virginia to his parents, June and Richard Stockwell. He worked as a Welder/Propeller refinisher for more than 30 years. Peter is predeceased by his mother, June Stockwell; father, Richard Stockwell; and son, Brian Stockwell. He is survived by...

Nov 3, 2023

John was called home by his precious Savior Jesus Christ on November 3rd. Born, on June 11, 1936, and raised in Union City, he lived in Ridgefield Park for 47 years with his wife Harriet, who predeceased him. He moved to Whiting in 2011 where he met and married Janice Thomas-Knecht in 2012. His life at The Pines at...

Nov 3, 2023

Gwendolyn D. Knutsen, 85, passed away in her home on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.Gwendolyn was born on December 31st, 1937 in Staten Island, NY before moving to Toms River, NJ where she has lived for over 60 years. She met her husband, Konrad, when they were 8 years old while living in Staten Island. They have been married for the...

Nov 1, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

Dolores R. Sporek, 91, of Stuart, FL passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Florida. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she lived in Skillman, NJ for many years and later lived in Bethany Beach, DE, and Crestwood Village 7, Whiting NJ before moving to Stuart FL this past summer.

Prior to her retirement...

Oct 23, 2023

Alice May Young, 89, of Forked River, NJ passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, October 23, 2023.Alice was born on February 14, 1934, in Glens Falls, NY. She lived in many states over the years, settling in Forked River NJ in 2010 to be close to her oldest son and granddaughter where she lived independently until 2022. Alice...

Oct 21, 2023

Joan "Dolores" Traxinger, 93, of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey passed away of natural causes in the company of her family on Saturday October 21, 2023.Joan was born on October 18, 1930, in Ashland, PA. She lived in Milford, NJ before settling in Lanoka Harbor, NJ in 1987. Predeceased by her husband Francis in 2021, and her son Raymond in 1969,...

Oct 12, 2023

Olga Schilare,102, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1920 in Newark, NJ, and has lived in Whiting NJ, since 1999.

Olga worked as a Nanny and Homemaker. She was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church's Parish, including the Adoration Society, Altar rosary Society, and Rosary Makers.

Oct 10, 2023

Margaret (Peggy) Schnorr, 73, passed away in her home on October 10th, 2023. She was born to Walter and Margaret in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Marco Island, FL, where she lived for 33 years. She moved to Whiting, NJ 6 weeks before her passing. Peggy was a restaurant manager for many years before retiring in 2015.

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Oct 9, 2023

Daniel J Norman, 42, of Trenton, New Jersey, passed on October 9, 2023. Daniel was born on December 8, 1980.

Daniel was a free spirited Jack of all Trades who could fix anything. His hobbies included drawing, sports, and bowling. He loved the Redskins and making people laugh.

He was the beloved son of Donna...

Oct 7, 2023

Barbara A. Evans, 62, of Forked River passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at home. Born in Belleville, she grew up in Bloomfield and lived in Iceland, Arizona, Las Vegas, Baltimore and the Poconos before settling in Forked River last year with her sister, Jeannie & Brother-in-Law Michael.Barbara was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After completing...

Oct 2, 2023