Obituaries

Feb 24, 2021

Christina Burdge, 64, passed away peacefully in her home on February 22nd. She spent her entire career working at Art's Windows as an office manager. She is survived by her mother Nancy, brothers Robert, Eduardo, and Benny and sisters Evelyn and Emily. She is survived by her devoted children: son Robert Thompson and wife Courtney of Lanoka Harbor, son David...

Feb 23, 2021

Frederick Mohr, 87, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born in Jersey City, he lived in North Bergen and Hazlet before moving to Whiting in 1995. Frederick was a North Bergen Police Officer. He also owned and operated Mohr Roofing. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, crabbing and gardening. Frederick loved taking trips with his children...

Feb 19, 2021

William Heller, 96, of Forked River passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hampton Ridge Long Term Care Facility, Toms River. Born in Newark, he was a longtime resident of Forked River. Mr. Heller served in the US Army during World War II, and later received a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University and a Master's Degree from Rutgers University....

Feb 17, 2021

Dorothy E. Crist, 93, of Whiting, NJ, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Dorothy was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She moved to Whiting 20 years ago. She was a secretary at Curtis Publishing in Philadelphia, PA. Dorothy loved bowling. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband...

Feb 10, 2021

Anne C. Schmidt, 85, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born and raised in Queens, NY, she moved to Whiting in 1995. Anne was a supervisor for Con Edison Electric Co. in New York, NY. She was a member of Crestwood Bingo, the Residence Association at Crestwood and a volunteer for...

Feb 9, 2021

Martin P. Berlinski, 79, of Waretown, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Edison for most of his life before moving to Waretown in 2001. A veteran of the Army National Guard, he was a Police Officer in Edison Township for many years prior to retiring. He was...

Feb 8, 2021

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...