Obituaries

Nov 23, 2024

John H. Harvey Sr. of Whiting, NJ passed away peacefully in his home on November 23, 2024. John was born on December 21, 1929 to Harry Harvey and Marian Hart in Conshohocken, PA.

After John graduated from the Gerard School for Boys, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served in Korea and was...

Nov 18, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Daria M. Albertson on November 18, at the age of 78.

Born on February 15, 1946 to Nicholas and Maria Greyt, Daria and her younger sister, Phyllis were raised in Suffern, NY where she attended Sacred Heart and Suffern High School. A dancer, cheerleader, and...

Nov 1, 2024

It is with a heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our mother, Charlotte K. McGrath, who after 103 Blessed years passed peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2024, All Saints Day. And, it is with joy in our hearts that our mom is reunited with our dad after 38 years of separation AND with her parents, siblings,...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Adele Murray (nee McEachern), 81, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters. Her passing occurred on what would have been her 53rd wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, John "Jack" Murray, who predeceased her in April 2021. It was Jack's special way of calling her back home.

She...

Oct 20, 2024

Marie L. Stewart, 82, of the Whiting section of Manchester Township passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Jersey City, she lived there and in Bayonne before moving to Whiting over 25 years ago.

Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Stewart was an Office Manager for Echo Plastics, Bayonne. While...

Oct 16, 2024

Rita M. Garry, 92, of Whiting, passed away on October 16, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Jennie Conk Mahoney. During retirement, she split her time between Leisuretowne, NJ, Bradenton, FL, and Crestwood Manor NJ. Rita enjoyed performing in shows and parades with her husband and friends. Besides spending time with her family,...

Oct 15, 2024

Gladys M. Sabo King, 92, passed away on October 15, 2024. Gladys was born in Rahway, NJ, and raised in Carteret, NJ. She lived there until settling in Whiting in 1999 with her husband, Walter.

Gladys was an active member of the Community Reformed Church in Whiting and a member of the Eastern Star. Gladys enjoyed traveling...

Oct 11, 2024

Aurelio (Orie) J. Rizzolo, 101, of Manchester, New Jersey passed peacefully in his sleep at Lyons VA Medical Center on Friday, October 11, 2024. Funeral Services will begin on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Rd., in Whiting. There will also be a visitation at the funeral home...

Oct 10, 2024

Pamela Ann Sroczynski (nee Tordik), 62, passed away on October 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elizabeth and raised in Roselle Park prior to settling in Whiting in 2019 with her husband, John. She was a 1980 graduate of Roselle Park High School and attended Union County College prior to becoming a certified dental...

Sep 24, 2024

I've gone to be with the Lord.

I loved to eat, loved to drink,

loved to smoke and laugh.

I lived life the way I wanted to, free, simple, and unencumbered.

Of course, there were regrets. Arrangements are private and confidential.

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia Connors (nee) Neidlinger was born in Brooklyn, NY, and lived most of her life there before moving to New Jersey.

Pat was predeceased by her parents, George & Anne Neidlinger; her sister Helen; her brothers James and Robert (Uncle Bob) and her daughter Maureen (Vento). She is survived by her daughters: Anne (Killian), Linda (Cristino), and...

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Violet Loveman (nee Vanyo), 95, who passed away at CMC on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born on February 13, 1929, Violet grew up in Garfield, NJ, and later lived and worked in Lakewood and Toms River before moving to Wantage, NJ, where she lived for...

Sep 3, 2024

Elizabeth Grohnwald passed away on September 3rd, 2024. She leaves behind her devoted and loving husband Manfred Grohnwald of 57 years; her daughter, Karen Crowley, and her husband, Jeremiah Crowley Sr.; her granddaughter, Jessica Grohnwald-Blankenship, and her husband, William Blankenship; and her great-granddaughter, Arabella Grohnwald-Blankenship.

She will be deeply missed. She will always be in our hearts....

Sep 2, 2024

Joseph Michael Conetta passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in New York City, Joseph spent his early years in Manhattan, then moved to Queens, where he met his wife, Joan. They moved to Staten Island before finding their forever home in Whiting, New Jersey, in 1998.

Joseph was a proud Navy...

Aug 25, 2024

Austin Kenny, age 84 of Bayville passed away at home on August 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland, he came to the United States in 1964, settling in Elizabeth. He lived there and in Iselin for many years before settling in Bayville in 1998.

Prior to his retirement in 2001, he...

Aug 24, 2024

Karen J. Loeffler, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on August 24, 2024.

Born in Staten Island, NY, Karen spent most of her life in Lakewood, NJ, with her family. In 2022, she and her husband, Wayne, found a new home in Whiting, NJ. Karen enjoyed taking road trips and family vacations and spending...

Aug 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Eckert OFS was born on November 6, 1953, in Teaneck New Jersey. She grew up in Maywood New Jersey with her three siblings, Stephen, Joanne, and Bob(Chris), and her parents Bob and Irene. She attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Grammar School and Paramus Catholic High School. She was a devout Catholic and belonged to Our Lady...

Aug 19, 2024

Dominic A. Savastano, 62, of Waretown, passed away on August 19, 2024. Born in Paterson, he grew up in Hawthorne and was a resident until 2021, when he and his family made Waretown their home.

Dominic loved Harley Motorcycles and was a dedicated member of the Hawthorne Fire Department, where he served his community.

Dominic...

Aug 13, 2024

Frances Peperissa, 95, passed away on August 13, 2024. Frances was born on July 30, 1929, in Burlington VT to parents Frank and Elizabeth Proulx. She came to Philadelphia at an early age and lived most of her life in and around the Philadelphia area. She worked as a pension processor for New Jersey before retiring. She was an...

Aug 11, 2024

James P. Hughes, 91, passed away on August 11, 2024. Born and raised in Jersey City to parents Francis and Dolores Hughes. Throughout his life, he made his home in various places moving from Jersey City to Youngstown, NY, and later to Toms River, NJ, before finally settling in Whiting.

A distinguished Korean War veteran, leaves behind...