Obituaries

Jan 29, 2025

Clarence Wallace "Sonny" Keat, 89, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Whiting, New Jersey. Born on January 14, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Sonny was known for his kindness, compassion, generosity, and loving nature. Always ready with a smile, he cherished his family and friends deeply.

Sonny proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1958...

Jan 29, 2025

Dawn Frances Wiedow, 58, passed away on January 29, 2025. Born on June 21, 1966, in Bayonne, NJ to parents, Kenneth and Heather Wiedow. She grew up in Bayonne and lived in Chester for many years before settling in Whippany, NJ.

Dawn was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Heather Wiedow. She is lovingly survived by her...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Elaine Crawford (neé Draney) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, at the age of 89.

Mary was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to her parents, Harry and Ethel Draney. She was predeceased by Harry and Ethel, as well as her brothers, Harry Jr. and John Draney.

Her graduating yearbook from Teaneck High School in...

Jan 15, 2025

John E. Roddin, 78, passed away on January 15, 2025. Born on December 27, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Hugh and Kathleen (Mullin) Roddin. John lived in Staten Island, working for Con Edison for 32 years. He retired in 2005 and settled in Whiting, NJ with his wife Judith.

John served in the U.S. Navy and...

Jan 8, 2025

Richard R. Wyka, 77, of Whiting, passed away on January 8, 2025. Born Passaic, he lived in Wallington, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, and Fair Lawn before coming to Whiting in 2004.

Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later had a distinguished career with the Rutherford Police Department, retiring after 31 years with...

Jan 8, 2025

Janet M. Jannetti, 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2025. Born in Washington, DC, Janet was the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Meehan) Sullivan. She spent much of her younger years in Maryland before moving to Howell, NJ, and later settling in Manchester, NJ in 2014.

Janet was the Office Manager for Dr. Schwitz's...

Jan 3, 2025

It is with profound love and sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Helen Marie Fields. Helen, age 95, passed away peacefully at home January 3, 2025 after a long illness.

Born on May 16, 1929 on a farm in Sewell, New Jersey. Helen was one of four children who shared many adventures on...

Dec 29, 2024

Jocelyn (Jackie) R. Gorman, 88, passed away on December 29, 2024. Born in London to Reginald and Johanna Ward, she later met her husband, Thomas, and together they traveled the world during his service in the Air Force. After her husband's military service they lived, first in Staten Island, then moved to Rochester NY for 20 years, before making...

Dec 28, 2024

Margaret L. Burns, 83, passed away on December 28, 2024. She was born in The Bronx to parents Anthony and Rose(Campion) Gatto. She grew up there and lived in Bayonne, NJ, for most of her life before settling in Whiting with her loving husband James in 2002.

Margaret was an avid crocheter, loved to tackle crossword puzzles,...

Dec 26, 2024

Susan Jane Willmott born November 28, 1942, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Toms River, New Jersey, after several years battling Alzheimer's. Susan lived in Chemung, New York, while acquiring her nursing degree from St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York, prior to settling down in Toms River, New Jersey. Susan pursued and obtained...

Dec 24, 2024

Patricia E. McAfee, 89, of the Whiting section of Manchester passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Egan, she was born in Jersey City and was a longtime resident of Old Bridge before settling in Whiting in 1994.

A homemaker, Mrs. McAfee was a...

Dec 17, 2024

Irene Koutishian, 97, passed away on December 17, 2024. Irene was born on July 2, 1927 in Baghdad to parents Vartan and Maritza Lezginsev.

Irene spent much of her youth in Baghdad, Iraq, where she loved to dance. She then met her husband Eghia and moved to Tehran, Iran, after marriage. They then immigrated to Manhattan in...

Dec 17, 2024

Paulette Grad, 73, of Whiting passed at home on December 17, 2024 Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Browns Mills and Inverness, FL before moving to Whiting eight years ago.

She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly, before retiring in 2009. She was a former member of the Moose Club of Pemberton....

Dec 17, 2024

Henry Famularo, 89, of Whiting passed away 12/17/2024 at Community Medical Center. Born on December 6,1935, he grew up in Jersey City and lived there before moving to Whiting 25 years ago.

A veteran of the US Army, he was a postal worker for the United States Postal Service, Secaucus, before retiring in 1997.

Henry...

Dec 16, 2024

Theodore Joseph Kleban, lovingly known as "Teddy", passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on December 16, 2024, in Whiting, NJ, engulfed in love and surrounded by his family.

Ted was born on October 17, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Sewaren, NJ. While he lived in various states throughout the country (NJ, Texas,...

Dec 9, 2024

Marie Kenny, 79, of Bayville, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on December 9, 2024. Born in Lancashire, England, she came to the United States in 1964, settling in Elizabeth. She lived there and in Iselin for many years before settling in Bayville in 1998.

Marie worked as a nurse's assistant at JFK Hospital...

Dec 2, 2024

John Michael Chirco, 53, passed away on December 2, 2024. John was born on June 11, 1971, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Nicholas and Patricia Chirco. He lived in Toms River for most of his life, also residing in Lakewood and Brick before settling in Whiting in 2016.

John worked for Ocean County College for 25 years...

Dec 1, 2024

Susanne Burke Thajudeen passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home in Whiting, NJ surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years young.

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, she moved to Philadelphia in 1976 and eventually settled in Whiting, NJ in 2018. She worked as a special education teacher at...

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Wurtz, 88, passed away on November 30, 2024. Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY to parents Joseph and Rose Wurtz. He settled in Pine Ridge South in 2002, residing priorly in Tuckerton.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1973 when he retired. He also worked for Spencer Gifts in Atlantic City.

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Nov 30, 2024

Kathleen J. Towey, 59, of the Country Walk community in Whiting, Manchester Township passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home with her family at her side. Born in Plainfield, she lived in Dunellen most of her life until moving to Whiting in 2021.

Kathy had a kind heart and an infectious laugh. She loved the...