Toms River, NJ Obituaries

Edwin Barker, 84, of Toms River, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2026. Born August 28, 1941, in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Dipple Barker. Following his high schoo...

Edward Terlecki Jr., 75, passed away on May 31, 2026 at his home in Burlington Twp. Born June 18, 1950, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Terlecki. He was a reside...

Vicente T Barrientos passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 65. Vicente lived in Toms River, New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms ...

Jean Feeley, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Toms River late Sunday night May 31, 2026. Born March 30, 1948 in Staten Island, New York, Jean was the oldest of 7 children. Jean enjoyed draw...

Dale M. Doria passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 73, having been born on March 10, 1953. A Memorial Gathering will be held to Celebrate the Life of Dale on June 17, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm...

Kenneth George Wickham, Jr., 68, of Jackson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Kenny spent most of his life in Ja...

Joseph P McDermott Jr. passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 73. Joseph was a resident of Whiting, New Jersey. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Rou...

There is family lore that says our grandmother hired the local music teacher to give young Charlie piano lessons only so she could have at least one hour of peace a week. He was that child. He was al...

Merton W. Crosby passed away May 26, 2026. He was born in Framingham Mass. His childhood wasn't easy, but he rose above it and will be remembered as a force to be reckoned with. Mert loved his family,...

Carol R. Faber passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was 83. Carol was predeceased by her husband William Faber in 2021.

Stanley S. Szymanski, 74, of Toms River, entered into rest on May 21, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Born in Jersey City on October 2, 1951, to the late Walter and Elizabeth Szymanski, Sta...

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of James Thomas Ferguson, Jr., age 77, who died on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at his home in Toms River after a two year battle with c...

Anthony Bottone passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on September 14, 1934, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Anthony lived in Toms River, New Jersey.

Antoinette Stout, age 82, passed on May 21, 2026. Antoinette was a resident of Sweetwater, New Jersey. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 685 Hooper Ave, Toms River, N...

Christina Ann DiTursi, (Angelica) Beloved Wife and Mother 12/25/1980 - 5/17/2026 I met my beautiful wife in Waretown, NJ from the start we were inseparable. We were together for 23 years, May 18t...

John J. Maestri, 99, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY John grew up in Brooklyn and then lived in Upstate...

Patricia Anne Lennon of Toms River, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Patricia was born in New York ...

John A. Grothusen passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on November 18, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey. John lived in Toms River, New Jersey.

Odette A. Carrubba passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 28, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, Odette lived in Toms River, New Jersey.

Joseph Albert Roventini, Sr., 75, was born on March 30, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on May 19, 2026 at the HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. He was a resident...

Salvatore Modica, 68, of Toms River, passed away at home Monday morning, May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 6, 1957, in Brooklyn NY, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Maria...

Veronica “Ronnie” Lynn Tompkins 75, died Sunday May 17th, 2026 Ronnie was born July 17th, 1950 in Hanover NJ to Gertrude and Lloyd Lorenz. She resided in Toms River most of her life and began her 20...

Adamina Rios passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Adamina resided in Manchester, New Jersey. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms...

Salvatore Desiderio, 82, passed away on May 16, 2026. Born on April 4, 1944, in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Concetta (Serino) Desiderio. Salvatore also lived in Long Island...

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Terhune, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, on May 14, 2026, at his home in Toms River, NJ. Bo...

Elizabeth Ann Barrella (Nocerino), 81, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of the late Louis and There...

Dianna (Hrunka) Ellis, born in Jersey City, formally of Belleville, Jackson and Whiting, passed away peacefully May 12, 2026 at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ with family. Dianna was t...

Patricia “Patti” Reilly was known for her sweet nature, sense of humor, and unwavering love and support for those around her. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she later lived in Toms River, but always co...

Anthony Peter Listro passed away peacefully at Family of Caring in Park Ridge, New Jersey, on May 11, 2026, after a short illness. Anthony was born on December 6, 1933, to Joseph and Josephine (Rell...

James Bernard McKinney, Jr. MBA J.D., aged 75, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away on Monday May 11, 2026. Born in Hackensack, he lived in Tenafly, NJ before moving to Lavallette, NJ and finally To...

William S. Eidel, 77, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey. Born on March 6, 1949, in Newark, Bill was the son of William J. Eidel and ...

Barbara Carol Jones, 66, died May 10, 2026. Born April 4, 1960, at Jamaica Hospital in New York, Barbara was the daughter of the late Helen and Henry Dube. She was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey...

Ann Stolfi, 99, of Lanoka Harbor passed away peacefully on Saturday May 9, 2026 at Spring Oak Assisted Living facility. Born in Orange New Jersey, Ann also resided in West Orange and Berkeley Townsh...

Michael John Bianchi is survived by his loving wife, Doris (Ghibesi); his daughter, Joan Marie, and her husband, Michael Jarvis; his son, Robert, and fiancée, Tracy Schiavello; his cherished grandson,...

Kevin Brent Low passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dr. Patricia West-Low; his cherished dogs, Rigby and G...

Ronald Melanson passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on July 9, 1940, in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Ronald lived in Toms River, New Jersey.

Michael (Mike) Kotik, age 79, passed away on May 08, 2026 after a long illness. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 16, 1947. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael Kotik and Mildred (Sos...

George E. Grant, 84, of Toms River, passed away at home early Thursday morning, May 7, 2026. Born September 17, 1941, in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Harold and Eloise Word Skewis. Aft...

Richard August Plumacher Jr. passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, on his 83rd birthday. Born in Newark to Richard August Plumacher Sr. and Saddie Mackey, Richard lived a life centered on love, fami...

Norma Janet Pierce passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 86, having been born on July 21, 1939, in New York, New York. Norma lived in Toms River, New Jersey.

Robert T Trowbridge passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on May 5, 1935, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Robert lived in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Tyrone Penton, age 67, passed on April 27, 2026; born March 7, 1959, Tyrone was a resident of Matawan, New Jersey. A Committal Service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park, 5125 Harding Hwy, Hamil...

Russell J. Winn Sr, 71 of Barnegat NJ passed away peacefully on May 4th 2026 surrounded by his loved ones at Hampton Ridge Nursing Home in Toms River NJ. Russell was born October 23 1954 in New Bruns...

Robert Francis Hoose, 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey. Born on August 7, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robert lived a full and colorful life that left an inde...

Isabella Facchini, 98, of Voorhees, formerly of Toms River, passed away Saturday, May 2 2026. Born January 18, 1928 in Molfetta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Marta de Ceglia C...

Stella DiStefano passed on May 2, 2026, at the age of 96. Born September 7, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, Stella lived in Durham, North Carolina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Maximil...

Diane Claire Enoch Kennedy died on May 1, 2026 in Whiting, NJ. She was 93 years old. Diane was predeceased by her husband, Bernard J. Kennedy (Bernie); her sisters Joan Everett, Maryann Boston, and Sh...

Mark S. Desanto passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 65, and was a resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Charles Aaron Burke (Chuck), passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 83 years old. Born on December 4, 1942, Chuck lived a life defined by craftsmanship, music, and a deep appreciation for the outd...

Peter Steven Costello, 44, of Bayville, New Jersey, passed away on April 27, 2026. Peter often referred to himself as a “Swell Fella,” but to those who knew and loved him, that was truly an understat...