Obituaries

Margaret M. "Peggy" Errickson

Margaret M. "Peggy" Errickson

Oct 23, 2016

Peggy Errickson passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 23rd peacefully with her husband by her side. She was born in Newark, NJ on May 7, 1942, the daughter of the late William and Catherine Smith. She moved to Hazlet, NJ in 1962 before moving to Whiting, NJ in 2001. She is survived by her devoted husband...

Emilio Gerbasio

Emilio Gerbasio

Oct 21, 2016

Emilio Gerbasio, 82, of Whiting, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Emilio was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived his last years in Whiting. He was a draftsman for Foster Wheeler in Clinton, NJ. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting. Emilio is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen...

William C. Brehle

William C. Brehle

Oct 16, 2016

William C. Brehle, 94, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at AristaCare at Whiting. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Union before moving to Whiting 20 years ago. William worked for Weston Electrical Instruments Corporation in Newark. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was...

Catherine Celentano

Catherine Celentano

Oct 15, 2016

CATHERINE KITTY CELENTANO, age 89, of Waretown, NJ, formerly of Suffern, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Born in New York City, she lived most of her life in Suffern before moving to Waretown earlier this year. Kitty was a loving mother and cherished grandmother. She was a graceful dancer, and a wonderful...

Lena Daidone

Lena Daidone

Oct 13, 2016

Lena Daidone of Lakeway TX died on October 13, 2016 at the age of 101. Lena was born of Italian immigrants living in Newark, NJ and lived a long and happy life. Her father Pasquale Attanasio was a shoe-maker with his own shop. Lenas mother Antoinette (Cerqua) was at home with the family consisting of Joe, Nick and Gerard. They...

Margaret L. Gullo

Margaret L. Gullo

Oct 13, 2016

Margaret L. Gullo, 95, of Whiting, passd away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at AristaCare at Whiting. Margaret was born and raised in North Brunswick. She moved to Whiting in 2000. She was a production line worker for E.R. Squibb & Sons in New Brunswick for 8 years, retiring in 1983. Margaret is survived by one daughter, Marryanne Wright; three sons,...

Robert H. "Bob" Hopps

Robert H. "Bob" Hopps

Oct 9, 2016

Robert (Bob) Hopps, of Whiting, NJ, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday evening, October 9th at the age of 92. He is survived by his four children, Holly and Joe Serokos, Steven and Carmen Hopps, Kerri and Michael Wilson and Jill and Steven Herr. He also leaves behind seven Grandchildren, Melissa, Jessica, Mitchell, Jake, Cassidy, Connor and Hannah along...

Eleanor Morris Blondo

Eleanor Morris Blondo

Oct 6, 2016

Eleanor Morris Blondo, 97, of Toms River, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Bey Lea Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Toms River. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Whiting in 1994 before moving to Toms River, in 2015. Eleanor was a warehouse clerk for Sears Catalog Warehouse in Philadelphia, PA for 17 years. She retired...

Dorothy E. Casper

Dorothy E. Casper

Sep 29, 2016

Dorothy E. Casper, 86, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Community Medical Center in toms River. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting. Dorothy was predeceased by her son, Richard Casper. She is survived by her dear friend, Grace Johnston of Whiting. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Wednesday, Oct. 5th at...

Alice C. Schmidt

Alice C. Schmidt

Sep 21, 2016

Alice C. Schmidt, 92, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Peekskill, NY, she lived in Staten Island, NY before moving to Whiting 35 years ago. Alice was a homemaker. She enjoyed baking, raising flowers, doing paintings and mosaics and her Thursday Luncheon Group. She was a member of The...

Kevin Charles Hankins

Kevin Charles Hankins

Sep 20, 2016

Kevin Charles Hankins, 59, of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Born in Lakewood, he lived in South Toms River before moving to Whiting in 2004. Kevin was a self-employed welder. He loved to ride his Harley. Kevin is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Hankins and two children, Mary Lynn Hankins and Kevin "K.C." Hankins. Visitation...

Anthony Puglisi

Anthony Puglisi

Sep 19, 2016

Anthony Puglisi, 65, of Whiting, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ. Born in Italy, he came to the United States in 1960. Anthony lived in Manalapan before moving to Whiting 4 years ago. He was Vice-President and Project Manager of Solomon Brothers in New York City, NY and Rutherford, NJ. He was...

Arline Giaccone

Arline Giaccone

Sep 3, 2016

Arline Giaccone, 82, of Whiting, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She is survived by her partner of 37 years, Anthony Giaccone; two daughters, Wendy Blum and her husband Alan, and Ilene Fattore; Five grandchildren. A service will be held by Rabbi Walvick, on Tuesday September 6 at 10:00 am at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home. Interment...

Diane M. Caprario

Diane M. Caprario

Aug 29, 2016

Diane M. Caprario, 62, of Whiting, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at home after fighting a courageous three year battle with Cancer. Born in Miami, FL, she lived in Staten Island, NY before moving to Whiting in 2009. Diane was a children's art teacher. She worked for Art Lab in Staten Island for 12 years and was a self-employed...

Fred Arthur Sasse

Fred Arthur Sasse

Aug 26, 2016

Fred Arthur Sasse, 84, of Whiting, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at home. Born in New Brunswick, he lived in East Millstone Before moving to Whiting 18 years ago. Fred was a cabinet maker. He worked for the Raritan Arsenal, Edison for 8 years and the Boy Scouts of America, North Brunswick for 15 years. Fred was a U.S....

Isabel F Gobbo

Isabel F Gobbo

Aug 24, 2016

Isabel F. Gobbo, 99, of Whiting passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 24. Born in Union City, she lived in Beachwood for many years before moving to Whiting. Isabel was a talented seamstress, working in the designer clothing industry in West New York before retiring in 1975. She would often sew and cook for...

Hertha Pauline Harm

Hertha Pauline Harm

Aug 21, 2016

Hertha Pauline Harm, 94, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Pines at Whiting. Hertha was born in Germany and lived in Neptune before moving to Whiting in 1996. She was a secretary for Dr. Constantine, in New York City, for 14 years. Hertha loved doing needlepoint. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Whiting. She...

Betty Ann Van Benschoten

Betty Ann Van Benschoten

Aug 21, 2016

Betty Ann Van Benschoten, 71, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Little Falls before moving to Whiting in 2007. Betty Ann was a payroll supervisor for ADP Payroll Services, Morristown for 10 years, retiring in 2007. She was a volunteer for Somebody C.A.R.E.S., Inc,...

William D "Bill" Georgeson

William D "Bill" Georgeson

Aug 18, 2016

William D. "Bill" Georgeson, Age 73, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Forked River, NJ passed away peacefully on August 18, 2016. Loving husband of Carole (nee Kasper) and father of Brian and his wife Laura and Shaun and his wife Victoria. William was a loving grandfather to Daniel, Ryan, Jayden, and Landon. William graduated from Richard Stockton College in 1974....

Richard B Falencki

Richard B Falencki

Aug 9, 2016

Richard B. Falencki, 83, of Toms River, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at The Chelsea at Toms River. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Belle Mead, Franklin Park and Whiting before moving to Toms River in 2013. Richard was an Architect. He worked for Jordan & Pease, Architects in Somerville, NJ. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth...