Obituaries

Anton Oliver

Anton Oliver

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...

Janet A. Sheridan

Janet A. Sheridan

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...

John Phillips

John Phillips

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...

John J. Phillips

John J. Phillips

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Humphreys

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Humphreys

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...

John C. Maass

John C. Maass

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...

Mary Margaret Dellner

Mary Margaret Dellner

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...

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Ahrens

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Ahrens

Jan 1, 2021

Gerald Lee Ahrens, 76, of Eatonton, GA, formerly of Manchester Twp, NJ, died on May 14, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Atlantic, Iowa, and grew up in Marengo, Iowa. He served 25 years in the Navy which included tours on the USS Raton, USS Grayback, USS Razorback, and USS Midway. Jerry retired from the Navy...

Guy J. Graziano, Sr.

Guy J. Graziano, Sr.

Jan 1, 2021

Guy J. (Rocky) Graziano, Sr. of Whiting, NJ passed-away peacefully Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was 95 years old. Guy was born and raised in Utica, NY. Prior to moving to Whiting in 2000, He and his wife Pam lived in New Providence, NJ. Guy was the youngest of five siblings and was a graduate of Proctor High School in...

Victor Raul Leon Silva

Victor Raul Leon Silva

Dec 27, 2020

Funeral for Victor Raul Leon Silva will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am. The Burial will take place at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River, at 12:30pm

Giuseppina Donatantonio

Giuseppina Donatantonio

Dec 24, 2020

Giuseppina Donatantonio, 79, of Whiting, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Born in Livorno, Italy, she lived in Brooklyn, NY and Staten Island, NY before moving to Whiting in 2001. Giuseppina was a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. Giuseppina is survived by her...

Joseph P. Bieksha

Joseph P. Bieksha

Dec 19, 2020

On December 19th 2020 Joseph P. Bieksha of Whiting, NJ passed away after a short illness at Community Medical Center at the age of 78. Joe was born in Newark NJ on October 22, 1942. He lived for many years in Kearny NJ, Verona NJ3and later moving to Whiting in retirement where he lived for the past 15 years. He...

Marion W. Guzda

Marion W. Guzda

Dec 19, 2020

Marion Wujcik Guzda, 94,born and raised in Stamford, CT, died December 19, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ of corona virus. Strong, intelligent and a loving grandmother, Marion was the last of a large Polish-American family. She survived all her many siblings, the eldest who was born 30 years before her and including her twin sister who...

Marie Visceglia Walker

Marie Visceglia Walker

Dec 19, 2020

Marie Visceglia Walker, 71, of Matawan passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel. Born in Manhattan, Marie was raised in New York City and River Edge, later settling in Matawan, where she and her husband Bob enjoyed a beautiful life together. Marie was a Matawan High School graduate. Prior to her retirement, Marie was employed...

Thomas Dussault

Thomas Dussault

Dec 17, 2020

Thomas Dussault, 72, of Whiting, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17 at home. Viewing will be held on Tuesday Dec. 22 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.

Russell Schultz

Russell Schultz

Dec 16, 2020

Russell H. Schultz, age 76, born May 31, 1944 in Garwood, New Jersey, Son of the late Henry and Helen Schultz and step-son of the late Ethel Schultz. Russell was a resident of Ortley Beach, NJ (and formerly of Roseland, NJ.) Russ passed away suddenly of diabetes complications on December 16, 2020 in Toms River, NJ. Russ is survived by...

John Alexander "Jack" Williams

John Alexander "Jack" Williams

Dec 15, 2020

John Alexander Williams of Whiting, New Jersey entered eternal life on December 15, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. "Jack" was born November 13, 1931 in Manhattan. He was raised in the Bronx, New York and lived in Castle Hill, Highbridge and Morris Park neighborhoods. He was very proud of his Irish and English heritage having marched in the...

Marie Irene Guarino

Marie Irene Guarino

Dec 15, 2020

Marie Irene Guarino, 81, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Born and raised in Queens, NY, she lived in Staten Island, NY from 1986 before moving to Whiting 5 years ago. Marie was an executive secretary for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Manhattan, NY. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann...

Charles Mcallister

Charles Mcallister

Dec 11, 2020

Charles McAllister, 85, of Forked River passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Jersey City, he grew up in Kearny and lived in Lake Hopatcong for many years before moving to Forked River in 2001. Mr. McAllister was a United States Marine, and later worked as a lineman for New Jersey Bell...

Joseph Sciame

Joseph Sciame

Dec 11, 2020

Joseph Sciame, 59, of Waretown passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home after a long illness. Born in Queens, NY, he lived in South Toms River and Lanoka Harbor before settling in Waretown in 1986. Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Sciame was a tractor trailer driver for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, did many toy...