Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

John J. O'Connell, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1943, in New York City, NY, to parents Joseph and Alice O'Connell.

John grew up in Harlem and throughout his life resided in Cornwall, NY; Roxbury Township, NJ; Orlando, FL; and, most recently, Whiting, NJ.

He proudly...

Oct 27, 2025

Phillip Gallucci, 85, of Whiting, NJ, passed peacefully in his home on October 27, 2025. Phillip was born on February 23, 1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Martin and Marie Gallucci. He grew up there and later moved to Laurence Harbor, where he lived for twenty years with his wife, Antoinette.

Phillip owned and operated P&A...

Oct 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce that Panagiotis Filippatos, 72, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on April 13, 1953, in Kefalonia, Greece, to Virginia and Agathagelos Filippatos, he came to the United States in 1969, settling in Newark. He lived there and in Kearny, Sparta, and New Providence before moving to Whiting...

Oct 18, 2025

William Thomas "Bill" Brennan, 55, of Pemberton, New Jersey, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Bill was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, on December 21, 1969, to loving parents, Daniel and Patricia Brennan. He was welcomed by four joyful siblings on Christmas morning at the Brennan family home in Jackson, New...

Oct 17, 2025

Cecil Fernando of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Sri Lanka, Cecil came to the United States in 1986 to build a new life for his family. .Wherever he went, Cecil brought with him his natural charisma, a deep love for his family, and an enduring passion...

Oct 9, 2025

Richard Elwin Willmott, 84, passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born in Union City, NJ, to parents James and Beatrice.

Richard worked as an electrician for all his life until retirement in the early 2000s.

He is preceded by his wife, Susan; his parents, James and Beatrice Willmott; his brother, Kenneth; and his...

Sep 29, 2025

Black, Florence Ruth ,103, of Whiting, New Jersey and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away September 29, 2025. Born in Montville, New Jersey May 21st,1922. She was a dedicated worker at Drew Chemical, Boonton, New Jersey as their payroll supervisor for 34 years. She loved her job and loved numbers

her whole life. She remembered all the...

Sep 25, 2025

Gerald W. McCann,78, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025.

Gerry was born in Newark, NJ, on March 9, 1947. A proud graduate of St.Benedict's Prep in Newark, NJ, he went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Biscayne College, Miami, Florida. He built a successful career in Advertising and Printing at the...

Sep 22, 2025

Lois Mae (Haley) Thompson, 81, of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Born in Newark, she grew up in Kearny, NJ along with her beloved sister Martha. She moved to Lanoka Harbor in 1972 before settling for over 30 years in Forked River.

Lois pursued her passion for teaching and graduated from Newark State...

Sep 14, 2025

Roseann T. Stringer, 91, of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Roseann was born on March 25, 1934, in Paterson, NJ to her parents William and Anna Dowling.

Roseann lived in Paterson and West Paterson for most of her life with her husband, James Stringer, as well as her three children.

Roseann...

Sep 13, 2025

Catherine A. Suszczewicz, 86, of Whiting, NJ, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Born in Newark, NJ, Catherine grew up there with her parents, Jennie and Patrick Manziano, and four siblings. After her marriage, she lived in Elizabeth and Brick, NJ, before moving to Whiting 30 years ago.

Catherine worked as a bookkeeper...

Sep 2, 2025

Eileen Marie Knorr, age 77, of Toms River, NJ, passed away on September 2, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1948, and lived a life filled with love for her family, her cats, and music.

Eileen spent her most cherished years by the Jersey Shore. She was a devoted mother to her six children and adored...

Aug 12, 2025

James was born June 24, 1965 and passed on or about August 12, 2025. James is predeceased by his parents Joyce D. (ne Seislove) Christman and James H. Christman Sr., both of Allentown, PA.

James was raised in Coopersburg, PA. He attended and graduated from Southern Lehigh High

School. He then attended DeSales University access...

Jul 29, 2025

Thomas B. Beebe, 85, of Whiting, passed on July 29, 2025 in the comfort of his home. Thomas was born on August 7, 1939 in Trenton, NJ to his parents Benjamin and Esther Beebe.

Thomas met his beloved wife Dolores and the couple were married in 1962. He received his bachelor's degree and took a job as...

Jul 28, 2025

Carl Laursen, 90, of Whiting, passed away on July 28, 2025. Carl was born on February 14, 1935, in Matawan, NJ, to his parents, Wallace and Irene Laursen. He served in the Air Force for six years before marrying his beloved wife, Patricia, in 1964. Shortly after their marriage, they bought a house in Port Monmouth. In 1968, the...

Jul 17, 2025

Daniel Eugene Comer, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Whiting, New Jersey, surrounded by his loving wife, son, and daughter.

Born in Sidney, Ohio, Daniel was a force of nature from the very beginning — full of energy, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors. Whether he was hunting in the woods,...

Jun 25, 2025

Alice Mary Nemechek, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away June 25, 2025, peacefully at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 11, 1939, in Staten Island, New York, Alice was the beloved daughter of Catherine Lunney and William Colvin. She grew up in a warm,...

Jun 19, 2025

Barbara McConnon, 83, passed away on June 19, 2025. Barbara was born on November 11, 1941, in Irvington, NJ, to her parents, Henry and Irene Schaefer.

She grew up in Irvington, NJ, and later moved to Newark, New Providence, and Short Hills. While living in Short Hills, she worked as a secretary at the Budd Larner and...

Jun 7, 2025

Marianna J. Zangara, 79, passed away on June 7, 2025, after courageously battling cancer for several months.

Marianne was born to Antonina and Salvatore Zangara on March 22, 1946. She graduated from Saint Jean Baptiste High School and the Mandle School for Medical Assistants in New York City. She was certified as both a laboratory technician and...

May 31, 2025

Marie A. Cannalonga, 73, passed away on May 31, 2025. Marie was born on November 29, 1951, in Rahway, NJ, and grew up in Iselin, NJ.

Marie loved cooking and cherished spending time with her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Dominick; her daughter, Mary Jacas (Sergio); her son, Thomas Cannalonga; and her...