Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Margaret E. Dye, 79, passed away on December 15th, 2023.

Margaret was born in the Bronx, NY on July 15th, 1944 to her parents Walter and Margaret. She worked as a manager for the Asbury Park Press for many years.

She is predeceased by her mother, Margaret Brennan, and father, Walter Barnes. She is survived...

Dec 10, 2023

Eugene Byrne, 88 years old, died peacefully on December 10, 2023. Born to Robert and Margaret Furlong Byrne in New York, NY, he lived in a lively family of 10 siblings including a twin. He was educated by the Brothers of Marist College. He had become a Brother only to change his mind after meeting Gloria Jean Rose. They...

Dec 9, 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Amanda Marija (Kristbergs) Plessis, 41, of Forked River, NJ passed away on December 7, 2023.Funeral Service will be held at Village Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm with a Memorial Service at 4:00pm. Repast will immediately follow.Amanda was born in Lakewood to Jan and Valerie Kristbergs on February 20, 1982. She attended both...

Dec 6, 2023

Christopher was 40 years young. He was born in Lakewood, NJ and raised in Jackson. A graduate of Jackson Memorial high school. Christopher enjoyed riding dirt bikes, weight lifting, tattoos, music and his love for his pitbulls. Christopher worked in the tree service industry. He had many unique skills, talents and had no fear. He would climb the tallest...

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...

Nov 26, 2023

Joan Terese McGowan Williams a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, left this world on November 26, 2023 after an exciting life of 91 years. Joan was born on September 24th 1932, in Flatbush, Brooklyn. She was one of four siblings.

Joan met the love of her life Jim Williams and began their...

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...