Manchester, NJ Obituaries

Rose H. Clemente passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 102. Rose was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She had lived in Lanoka Harbor for many years before she lived in Manchester for 40 years. Rose wa...

Edward Ripoli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, retired police sergeant, and friend, passed away suddenly on the morning of May 30, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on May 11, 1952, in Chie...

Adele Marie Towle (nee DeFrancesco) was born in Scotch Plains, NJ on May 16, 1936. Baptized at St. Bernards Parish in Plainfield, NJ and a longtime resident of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. She resided i...

Diana Lynn Goodwin passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 59; born January 21, 1967, in Lakewood, Diana lived there before moving to Valdosta, GA, and then in Pennsylvania before moving back to Manches...

Muriel Fields, 102, of Manchester Township, passed at home on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born on October 23rd, 1923, in Bronx, New York City, to parents George and Katherine (nee Bosch) Sweeny. Mur...

Linda E. Krupey passed away on May 20, 2026, at the age of 76, and was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey. Born and raised up in Edison, NJ, Linda moved to Jackson, NJ, in 1978, and started her fa...

Denny Olga Cupertino passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 92, at her home. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Olga emigrated to New York in the United States and lived there, where she worked as a super...

Jack Shenloogian, of Manchester, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A proud United States Air Force veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a...

James A. Piscatore also known as Jim, born March 7, 1939, passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 87. Jim was born and grew up in Jersey City, NJ. It was also where he met and married his high school swe...

Anthony Gonzales was born on March 27, 1962, and passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 64. Affectionately known as “Gonzo,” Tony is survived by his two children Arielle Gonzales and Stephen Gonzal...

Eliett Ernst passed on April 25, 2026, at the age of 98, having been born on December 3, 1927, and residing in Toms River, New Jersey.

Carol Strano, 79, of Manchester Township, New Jersey, passed on April 23, 2026, peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side. Born on July 4, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Carol grew up th...

Mary Shenloogian, 94, of Manchester, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 18, 1931, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Mary was rais...

Joseph J. Gottschalk passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 82. Born in Brooklyn, New York on December 12, 1943. He graduated Catholic School and started a career as a truck driver with the Teams...

Fillippa “Phyllis” Ferra, 73, was born on October 27, 1952, in Newark, New Jersey, and passed away on April 14, 2026. She resided in Manchester, New Jersey. Before Manchester, Phyllis lived in Irvingt...

Elaine Taylor passed away on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, elegance, and memories with her many friends and family members. The beloved daughter of Madeline Taylor (1925–2017) an...

Mary Ellen Garrity (née Tarrant), 87, of Fairfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 11th, surrounded by family. Mary was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 4th, 1938, to Anna (née G...

Frederick C. Vandorn Jr. passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 79, having been born on September 29, 1946, in Passaic, New Jersey, and residing in Toms River, New Jersey.

Jacqueline Wilson passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on August 14, 1937, Jacqueline resided in Whiting, New Jersey.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Deborah Ann Fritze, a truly remarkable woman whose strength, resilience, and love touched everyone who knew her. Debbie, age 72, was born on November 25, 195...

Isiah Cherry 12-13-1942 to 3-25-2026 Isiah Cherry (known by many as Ike and affectionately known by family as Buddy Boy) 83, of Manchester passed away Wednesday March ...

Margaret D. Riccitelli (Peggy), age 83, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband of almost 65 years, Richard Riccite...

Ann Filipone passed on March 19, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in the Bronx, NY, Ann was raised in Bricktown, NJ, and lived there until moving to the Pine Lake Park area of Manchester in 1980. She work...

Robert G. Sorino, 76, lovingly known as "Uncle Rob" to his family and friends, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was a resident of Jackson, New Jersey. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, Robert lived...

Salvatore "Sal" Marchello passed on March 14, 2026, at the age of 67. Born in Newark, NJ, Sal grew up in Irvington, NJ, and then lived in Bradley Beach, Brick, and Toms River before moving to Whiting ...

Vincent P. La Magra, of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side, on Monday, March 16, 2026. Vinny was born on August 28, 1937. The youngest son of Italian immigrants, ...

Rosario Teresa Lescaille, age 89, passed on March 13, 2026, at 11:10 pm. She was born on October 7, 1936, and was a resident of New Egypt, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell...

William R. "Billy" Henry, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 67. Born in Newark, NJ, Billy grew up in Bradley Beach, and was a resident of Brick, New Jersey, for the past several years. He wo...

Geraldine F. Kata, 84, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Gerri was born in Newark, NJ, moving to Middlesex Borough for 47 years before moving to Manchester 14 years ago. Gerri worked at JCP&L ...

Marc “Sal” Bellucci, a devoted husband, dedicated caregiver, and proud public servant, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Feb 25th, 2026. A man of deep faith in the Catholic tradit...

Patricia A. "Trish" Benanti passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on October 12, 1958, in Kearny, New Jersey, Trish grew up in Harrison, and graduated from Harrison High School. Tri...

Richard T. Claeys, 89, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1936, in Paterson, NJ, where he grew up and met his high school sweetheart, Angela. After he and Angela married at S...

Carol Spony, born on September 26, 1940, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home,...

Giovanna F. “Joan” Kelly (nee Ferrante), 87 of Whiting, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at her home. With her forever friend Carol by her side. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Joan liv...

Octavio Monroy Reyes, born on March 14, 1962, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Octavio was a loving father to his children and a devoted husband. He...

Colleen M. Phillips, age 68, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born in Orange, NJ, and was a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, NJ, and graduated from Bloomfield High School. Colleen was a sweet...

Amy Kletcher passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on February 24, 1929, in Bayside, New York. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey.

Kenneth Bedell, born September 2, 1949, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He lived a life rooted in love, loyalty, and quiet kindness, leaving a lasting imprint on all who knew him. Kenneth...

Janet M. Cole was born on December 30, 1949, in Orange, New Jersey. She grew up in West Orange, later lived in Maplewood, and in 2012 made her home at the Renaissance in Manchester. Janet dedicated 34...

Earl Andrew Flanagan (Andy), aged 84, passed away on January 26, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Lewisburg, WV, June 13,1941. Earl, known to his family and friends as And...

Jereld “Jere” Freund, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, with his favorite Wawa coffee and his family by his side. As a longtime resident of Toms River, New Jersey, Jere graduated fro...

Roy F. Spaloss Jr., a resident of East Elmhurst, New York, was born on July 24, 1956. He passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 69.

Martin "Marty" Wiatrowski, 65, of Ventnor City, NJ, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, January15th, 2026. He was born on September 5th, 1960, in Brooklyn, New Yo...

Wilfredo (Wolf) Flores, of Georgia, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on January 25, 1973, in Jersey City, he grew up in Bayonne before moving to Mid...

Rosemary (Stabile) Terranella was born on February 5, 1957, and passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 68. Rosemary was born to Frank and Regina Stabile and raised in the Canarsie section of B...

Jane D. Lagomarsini, born on April 29, 1933, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in the Bronx, Jane grew up in Manhattan. She graduated from Jane Addams High School, also known as...

Deacon James Edward Jackson was born on May 8, 1945, in Brewton, Alabama, to the late William Jackson Sr. and Linnie Mae Jackson. From an early age, James displayed a strong work ethic, a gentle spiri...

Harry E. Bennett, born on December 12, 1932, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 93. He was a resident of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. A committal service will be held at Brigadier General W...

Daniel A. Kumah, 74, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at his home in Manchester, New Jersey. Daniel Akwasi Kumah, lovingly known as Yaw Kyei, was born on August 15, 1951, in Takoradi, Ghana...

Dorothy Marie Lewis, born on January 2, 1928, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.