Obituaries

Feb 6, 2021

Kevin T. Stewart, 63, of Whiting, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Kevin was born in Montclair, NJ. He lived in Colonia, NJ for 25 years before moving to Whiting in 2013. He was a construction worker for Cliffs Construction in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. He retired in 2011. Kevin loved fishing. He...

Feb 4, 2021

Antoinette "Nina" Handy, 87, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Crestwood Manor in Whiting. Born and raised in New York City, NY, she moved to Whiting in 1995. Nina and her husband, Vincent were married for 48 years and enjoyed their many travels together. Spending time with her family was what Nina loved most and she shared...

Feb 3, 2021

Roger D. Livingston, Sr., 81, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Iselin, NJ, Roger also resided in Avenel, before moving to Whiting 17 years ago. Roger was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean and Cold War. He worked as a forklift operated for...

Jan 28, 2021

Phyllis Tafuri, age 70, of Whiting, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Phyllis is survived by her husband Rudy, her sister Frances Kipp, and many other relatives and friends. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 31, from 11:00am until 2:00pm with a service beginning at 2:00pm at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home 28 Schoolhouse Road Whiting.

Jan 27, 2021

Paul Colella, age 90, of Whiting passed away on Wednesday, January 27. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, February 5, from 11:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Road Whiting. A commital service will follow in the Brig. Gen. WC Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, at 2:00pm.

Jan 26, 2021

Leonard J. Prazych, 87, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at AristaCare at Whiting. Born in Scranton, PA, he lived in Bayonne, NJ before moving to Whiting in 1998. Leonard was a wireman for General Dynamics in New Jersey for 14 years, retiring in 1996. Prior to that, he worked for Braddock Industries in Carlstadt, NJ for four...

Jan 22, 2021

Paula Shipman, 95, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Crestwood Manor in Whiting, NJ. Paula was born in Ulm, Germany and lived there until she immigrated to the United States, with her husband, Kenneth, to Jersey City, NJ in 1948. She was a longtime employee of Pollers Fabric Store in Jersey City where she made many friends over the...

Jan 21, 2021

Richard F. Murdter, 87, of Whiting, departed his earthly home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Mt. Arlington before moving to Whiting in 2005. Richard was the regional supervisor for the NJ Transit Company, working for them for over 33 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Lodi Ambulance Squad and...

Jan 19, 2021

Edward T. Naspinski, 88, of Whitig, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in Frackville, PA, he lived in Newark, Clark and Manahawkin prior to moving to Whiting in 2002. Edward worked for Western Electric in Union for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He served as a Marine during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post...

Jan 17, 2021

Michael Robert Koch passed away on January 17, 2021 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with a sudden and unexpected illness. Michael battled every challenge in his life with a confident strength and left this life for the next when the Almighty Father called him to His side. Michael was born in Jersey City in 1952. He...

Jan 17, 2021

Margaret M. Monahan, 92, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Seacrest Village Nursing Home in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. She was born in Jersey City, NJ. Margaret was a homemaker. She adored her family and friends and was loving and kind. She was a communicant of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. Beloved mother, grandmother and...

Jan 15, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

DOUGLAS H. ROBERTS June 28, 1935 - January 13, 2021 Douglas H. Roberts, 85, of Waretown passed away on January 13, 2021 at Seacrest Village in Little Egg Harbor, N.J. Mr. Roberts was born in Bloomfield, N.J. and lived there for most of his life. In 1993, he and his beloved wife, Mildred "Millie" Roberts, settled in Waretown. Mr. Roberts...

Jan 12, 2021

Anton Oliver, 104, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born in Chicago. IL, he lived in New York City, NY and New Providence, NJ before moving to Whiting in 1984. Anton was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a manager in petrochemical sales at Amarada Hess Company in Woodbridge, NJ. Anton was predeceased by...

Jan 3, 2021

Janet A. Sheridan, 86, of Forked River passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Newark, she grew up in Irvington and lived in Union and Fanwood before moving to Forked River 31 years ago. Mrs. Sheridan was a graduate of Irvington High School, and later worked for NJ Bell, Newark, for ten...

Jan 2, 2021

John Phillips, 72, of Whiting, passed away peacefully at home on September 20th. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia Phillips (nee Palmer); his two daughters and sons-in-law, Dina and Wilmont Cooke of South Carolina and Lori and Howard Rudolph of Pennsylvania; his son, John Phillips, Jr. of Whiting; his grandchildren, Alexis Jelly of Pennsylvania, Joseph Cooke...

Jan 2, 2021

John J. Phillips, 86, caring husband and father, loyal friend to many, and prolific artist died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home in Whiting, NJ after a long fight against lung cancer. John was known for his offbeat humor, his many deep long-lasting friendships, and being an outstanding engineer. An avid Artist and painter, his works were well-received at...

Jan 1, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Humphreys of Whiting, New Jersey, was born May 29th, 1935 to John and Mary Mulligan in Brooklyn, New York. She married James W. Humphreys on February 1st, 1958; they happily enjoyed over 63 years of marriage. Together they were blessed with four children: Patricia, James, Douglas, & Kevin, who spent the majority of their childhoods in Old...

Jan 1, 2021

On February 12, 2021, we lost our patriarch, John Maass, to a sudden event, 6 weeks short of his 100th birthday. Prior to this unexpected and unfortunate event, John lived a full and healthy life, most recently enjoying spending much of his time with his loving partner, Eva Lakowitz. John was a trustee of Crestwood Village 6. He was always...

Jan 1, 2021

Mary (Mae) Dellner, 92, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Toms River. Born Mary Margaret Garahan in New York, NY on May 7, 1928, she always found joy in life even if sorrow found her; her smile and spirit were a bright star. Mae graduated from Textile High School in 1945 and went to work for Bill...