Obituaries

May 12, 2023

Ruth M. Whitfield, age 96, of Whiting, NJ passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. She was born in Lakewood, but lived most of her early years in Upper Darby, PA. She has been a resident of Whiting since 1956.

After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL, Ruth served as...

Apr 29, 2023

John H. Mehrtens, 86, of the Whiting section of Manchester passed away on April 29, 2023 at Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge. Born in Hackensack, he grew up in Dumont and lived in Fair Lawn for many years before settling in Whiting in 2000.

A National Guard Veteran, Mr. Mehrtens was a trainer for Mercedes Benz in Montvale...

Apr 27, 2023

Nancy E. Ortiz passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, at the age of 73 in Whiting, NJ. Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Alice and Lee Wonderly, she then relocated to Connecticut for many years. Throughout her life she worked as an LPN but transitioned to the medical insurance industry before retiring at the age of 62....

Apr 27, 2023

Robert A. Broadbent, 84, passed away on April 27, 2023 at home in Manchester, NJ. He was born on November 25, 1938 in Plainfield, NJ. He grew up in Plainfield and lived in Westfield before settling in Whiting, NJ.

An Army Veteran, Mr. Broadbent worked as a Bus Driver and was promoted to Depot Master for NJ...

Apr 25, 2023

Clifford C. Wilson Sr. of Whiting, NJ, passed away on April 25 after a bout with cancer. He was 90 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Roberta, and their two children Cliff Wilson Jr. (Louise Currey Wilson) of Princeton, and Judy Wilson Enuco (Paul Enuco) of Berlin, NJ, along with grandchildren...

Apr 19, 2023

Arthur B. Byrd, Sr., age 94 of Whiting, NJ was a loving and devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, who went on to his eternal resting place, on April 19, 2023.

He lived such a good life that was filled with all the love in the world and he was surrounded by nothing but...

Apr 17, 2023

Irmgard Marocke (nee Tews), 96, of Waretown, formerly of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023. She was the beloved wife of late Kurt Marocke (1991), and late Alfred Barsch (1962). She is survived by her four children Wolfgang Barsch (wife Theresa), Detlev Barsch (wife Suzanne), Annedore Emmer (late husband Jim), and Irene Marocke-Norton (husband...

Apr 12, 2023

Juliana A. Konopka passed away on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at Community Medical Center. She was born in Perth Amboy, before moving to Whiting in 1973. Juliana loved her family and was a homemaker.

She is predeceased by her husband, William, and her parents, George and Michaelina. Surviving are her nieces and nephew, Margaret Martinez, Marie Palombi,...

Apr 6, 2023

Mary J. Wasielewski, 72, of Whiting passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Kearny, she grew up in North Arlington and lived in Glen Ridge and Medford before settling in Whiting.

Mary was employed by Prudential Insurance company for many years. She loved her grandchildren and time spent with them, and...

Apr 3, 2023

Ann M. Healy (98) passed away April 3, 2023 of a heart attack. Ann was born April 4, 1925 in Jersey City, NJ, the 13th child of Anna and Philip Torpey.

Ann lived in numerous places in New Jersey throughout her life. Her final years were spent in Cedar Glen & The Pines at Whiting in Whiting,...

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 29, 2023

Robert Vivona passed away on March 29th, at his residence in Whiting. Born and raised in Staten Island, New York before moving to New Jersey in 2020. He was a highway repairman for over 15 years before retiring in 2017. He loved car racing and watching the Green Bay Packers with his family and friends. Most of all, he...

Mar 28, 2023

Marian "Marty" R. Grzybek peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, surrounded by his family. Until his death, he resided in Whiting, NJ. Marty was 82 years old.

An immigrant from Poland, Marty arrived in New York with his family in 1951. After marrying his wife Joann, they moved to Brooklyn where they had their two children,...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth McAteer, 44, of Toms River passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 after a long but courageous fight with cancer. Born in Rahway, Kenny grew up in Brick and has been a lifelong Ocean County resident.Kenny was a marble and granite installer for 25 years, and was the owner of Quartz Tops, East Brunswick. He was a talented artist...

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Mar 14, 2023

John Trotta, 82, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2023, surrounded by his family at home just as he desired. John was born on June 1, 1940, in Paterson, NJ to John and Maria Trotta. He was their oldest child, followed by his siblings Angie, Francine, Peter and Tom. His childhood was enriched by...

Mar 11, 2023

Bridget Ann Shevlin, 40, of Forked River passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she grew up in Staten Island and Jackson before settling in Forked River.Bridget enjoyed dancing and musiceverything from Doo-Wop to Hip-Hop. She was devoted to her family, and was crazy about her friends.She was predeceased...

Mar 9, 2023

DOLORES LOUISE HEBERT passed peacefully from this life on March 9, 2023, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She will now rejoin her beloved husband, George, who predeceased her in 2002.

Dolores was born April 24, 1931 in Woodhaven, Queens, NY to Gertrude and Raphael Braun. After she and George were married, they moved to Jersey City,...

Mar 9, 2023