Obituaries

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...

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....