Obituaries

Oct 11, 2021

Oct 10, 2021

Joseph H. Casper, Jr., 79, of Crestwood Village in Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Perth Amboy for most of his life before moving to Whiting in 2014. He was a member of the Kokes Community Garden in Manchester Township where he spent his time cultivating friendships...

Oct 6, 2021

Patricia A. Zappavigna, 64, of Manahawkin passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, she lived there and in Naples, FL before moving to Manahawkin 34 years ago. Mrs. Zappavigna worked for many years as a self-employed virtual assistant. She was member of the Manahawkin Moose Club, and was...

Sep 30, 2021

Elisabeth Abels, age 93, of Toms River passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Arbors Care Center in Toms River. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 4-6 pm at Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service, 1022 Lacey Road, Forked River.

Sep 12, 2021

Dorothy M. Miller, 80, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at home. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Howell and Woodbridge before moving to Whiting in 2007. Dorothy was a medical transcriber at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband...

Sep 4, 2021

Shirley Ann Pennington, 80, of Manahawkin, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin with her beloved family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1941 in Uniontown, PA. Daughter of the late Victor and Delia Carter. Prior to her retirement, she was a clerk at the Manahawkin Walmart, and was previously employed...

Aug 31, 2021

Frank Cuozzo Jr, 84, of Loxahatchee FL, passed away Tuesday August 31st, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Frank was born January 13th, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia Cuozzo who was the love of his life; his parents Frank & Carmela M.Cuozzo: and siblings Marie Epps and Dominick Cuozzo. Frank...

Aug 29, 2021

Margaret Dolores (nee Farley) Zur Heide, 90, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Martin Craig, in New Castle, Delaware. Margaret, who was known as "Peggy" to her friends and family was born on March 26, 1931 in the City of New York and was raised in Staten Island....

Aug 26, 2021

Jennifer (Jen) Constance Miller, 52, of Old Bridge, New Jersey passed away on August 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lansdale, PA to Donald and Brenda Allen, Jen previously resided in Pennsylvania, South Africa, New Jersey, and Venezuela. She attended high school in South Africa at the American School of Johannesburg. After graduating from high school she...

Aug 15, 2021

Francis Raymond Traxinger, 92, of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, passed away of natural causes in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. Francis was born on July 4, 1929, in South Dakota, he lived in Milford, NJ before settling in Lanoka Harbor in 1987. Predeceased by his son Raymond in 1969, Francis is...

Aug 15, 2021

Leon V. Gold III, 60, of Jackson, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Born at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, he lived throughout the United States while his father was in the Navy. He has lived in the Ocean County area since 1980. A veteran of the US Navy, Leon held a Black Seal Boiler Operator's...

Aug 13, 2021

Aug 4, 2021

Aug 2, 2021

Beverly Ann Gold, 77, of Lakehurst passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Miami, Florida, she lived throughout the country as a Navy wife before settling in Lakehurst in 1982. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending church services, and was a former softball coach. Predeceased by her husband Leon...

Jul 31, 2021

Winifred Schoendorf, 93, of Whiting, NJ, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Green Acres in Toms River, NJ. Winifred, lovingly known as Winnie, was born in Liverpool, England and settled in Kearny, NJ followed by residency in North Arlington, NJ. She spent several years working as a banquet hostess before her employment with The Bell Telephone Company in...

Jul 29, 2021

F. Thomas Fisher, Jr., Age 80, of Country Walk, Whiting, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2021. Born in Kearny and a long-time resident of Edison, Tom graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1958 followed by enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Tom is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Emily (Kauffman) Fisher and first wife, Joan S....

Jul 21, 2021

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Jul 5, 2021

Madeline F. Brueno, of Whiting, NJ passed away July 5, 2021 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. She was born in Plainfield, NJ and lived in Rockaway, NJ before she moved to Whiting. Madeline was a social worker for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Long Beach Island, NJ. She belonged to a Dance Group at the Meadows...

Jun 24, 2021

Jean Mildred MacGregor, age 70, of Whiting, passed away on June 24, 2021 at home. Born in Jersey City, NJ she lived there and in Secaucus before moving to Whiting in 2008. Jean worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, before retiring. Jean was predeceased by her longtime companion, Thomas Thatcher in 2020. She is...

Jun 19, 2021

George Zur Heide, 91, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 with his loving family by his side, at Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, Delaware after a long illness. George was born March 27, 1930 in Secaucus, NJ and resided there most of his life. He relocated to Whiting, NJ after his retirement. George worked for Mason Dixon Lines for many...