Obituaries

Theresa "Terry" Whittet

Theresa "Terry" Whittet

May 19, 2017

Theresa Whittet (Ward), 70, of Whiting, NJ, died peacefully at home after a brief illness on Friday, May 19, 2017. Born in Staten Island, NY, on June 23, 1946, she also lived in Union Beach and Belford before moving to Whiting in 2011. Terry became a nurse at age 20, and worked at various area health care centers and organizations...

Edith Ryan

Edith Ryan

May 18, 2017

Edith Ryan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 18, 2017 after a long illness. Edith is survived by her husband; her children; and grandchildren.All services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Barbara S. Mccallen

Barbara S. Mccallen

May 15, 2017

Barbara S. McCallen, who passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at home, was born in Yonkers, NY on February 14, 1935, daughter of the late Veronica and Joseph Sapko. Barbara graduated from Yonkers Commerce High School with a Secretarial Degree. She married Raymond W. McCallen at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Yonkers, NY on May 22, 1971, the...

William P. Temple

William P. Temple

May 10, 2017

William P. Temple, 82, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in New York City, he lived in Freehold before moving to Whiting in 1994. William was printing press repairman. He worked for Addressograph-Multagraph. He was a Village 5 Trustee, loved trains, gardening, flowers and was an all around good guy....

Paul J. Geraghty

Paul J. Geraghty

May 9, 2017

Paul J. Geraghty, 95, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at home. Born in Manhattan, he was raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn NY. He later moved to Staten Island, where he raised his family and then retired to Whiting in the 1980's. Paul was a Staff Supervisor for NY Tell for 36 years, retiring in 1980. He was...

Eileen T O'Brien

Eileen T O'Brien

May 1, 2017

Eileen T O'Brien, 73, of Whiting passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Monclaire, NJ, she lived in Hazlet before moving to Whiting 15 years ago.She was a communicant of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting. Eileen is predeased by her brother, Frederick Veith. She is survived by her husband, Deacon Christopher, of...

Angelo R "Butch" Romanelli

Angelo R "Butch" Romanelli

Apr 29, 2017

Angelo R Romanelli, 70, of Whiting, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in Fords before moving to Whiting 40 years ago. Butch was a Vietnam Army Veteran; he retired as a program/systems analyst. Butch was an avid sports lover, little league coach, computer hobbyist, and adored spending...

Elfriede Croxton

Elfriede Croxton

Apr 25, 2017

Elfriede R. Croxton, of Toms River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded byher loved ones on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a long illness. She was 80. According to her wishes, all services will be held privately at the convenience of her family.

Anna L. Amato

Anna L. Amato

Apr 25, 2017

Anna L. Amato, 89, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Laurelton Village Care Center in Brick. Born in Swoyerville, PA, she lived in Jersey City before moving to Whiting in 2007. Anna was a secretary and office clerk at Western Electric, retiring in 1985. She then went to work at Prudential Bank from 1985 to 1992. She...

Patricia Ann Laursen

Patricia Ann Laursen

Apr 23, 2017

Patricia Ann Laursen, 75, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Newark, she lived in Leonardo, Port Monmouth and Colonia before moving to Whiting in 2012. Patricia was a secretary for Rowan Controllers in Red Bank. She then was a teacher's aide and later a secretary in the Guidance Office...

Ruth Marden Auletta

Ruth Marden Auletta

Apr 21, 2017

Ruth Marden Auletta, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Charles C. and Gertrude P. Marden. Ruth was a longtime resident of Hamilton Township in Mercer County before moving to Holiday City at Berkeley in 1979. She worked for the State of NJ...

Robert Kinsley

Robert Kinsley

Apr 13, 2017

All Services are private, at the request of the family.

Helen Brogan

Helen Brogan

Apr 12, 2017

Helen Brogan, 96, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Leisure Park Health Center in Lakewood. Born on July 21, 1920, Helen was the daughter of Martin and Agnes Patterson Brogan and sister of Mary Louise and Paul. Helen graduated from East Orange High School and was employed by the Bendix Corporation (now Honeywell). She spent her entire...

Marion R. Ariemma

Marion R. Ariemma

Apr 10, 2017

Marion R. Ariemma, 100, of Whiting, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at her daughter's home. Born in Newburg, NY, she lived in West New York, NJ, Dumont, NJ, Whiting, NJ from 1978 to 2014, when she went to live with her daughter in Purcellville, VA. Marion was a Registered Nurse. She was a U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veteran during...

Victor Kuz

Victor Kuz

Apr 9, 2017

Victor Kuz, 92, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. He was born in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Victor was a production engineer for Madame Alexander Dolls in New York City, NY. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1944 to 1946. He was a communicant of St....

Joanne Close

Joanne Close

Apr 7, 2017

Joanne Close, of Forked River, passed away on April 7, 2017 in Toms River.At the request of her family, all services will be held privately.

Margaret E O'Neill

Margaret E O'Neill

Apr 6, 2017

Margaret E O'Neill, 86, of Whiting passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. She was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, living there most of her life, before moving to Whiting in 2003. She worked for Elizabeth General Hospital for 41 years retiring in 1992. Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard II,...

Louis J. Cunningham

Louis J. Cunningham

Mar 30, 2017

Louis J. Cunningham, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, surrounded by his family in his home in Whiting, NJ. Born in Stapleton, NY, Louis married Ann Flynn in St. Patrick's Church, Richmond Town, NY. They were happily married for 59 years. They raised 5 children in Annadale, NY and relocated to Whiting, NJ. In his early years Louis was...

Antonio Basirico

Antonio Basirico

Mar 26, 2017

Antonio Basirico, 83, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at home. Born in Sicily, Italy, he lived in Old Bridge for 45 years before moving to Whiting 14 years ago. Antonio was the manager of D.B. Brown Meat Company in Cranford for 42 years, retiring in 1999. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He...

Mary B Dwyer

Mary B Dwyer

Mar 26, 2017

Mary B. Dwyer, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at home. Born in New York City, she lived there before moving to Whiting 15 years ago. Mary was a restaurant manager for The Saloon in New York City. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting. Mary was predeceased by two grandchildren, Ryan McKnight and...