Manchester, NJ Obituaries

Carol Strano passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on July 4, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Carol lived in Manchester Township, New Jersey. Complete obituary to follow.

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.

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.

With profound love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Eleanor Bertuch who went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Eleanor wa...

Lorraine Rinaldi, a vibrant and joyful soul whose laughter was a gift from God, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she lived with deep faith and love...

Celia Lillian Guerrieri (born 2/6/1945), devout Catholic and beloved widow of Samuel Guerrieri, joined him in eternal peace in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve- December 24, 2025, at the age o...

Timothy Richard Himpele, 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 18th.Tim was the son of Jo Anne Scoppa Schulze and Richard R. Himpele, stepson of Don Schulze and Linda Butler Himpele, brother of Sus...

Dorothy Garrabrant, 89, of Manchester Township, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Perth Amboy, raised in Perth Amboy & Avenel, she lived in...

Carol J. Malloy-Vollmar, born on June 11, 1938, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Carol was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey. A visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Fu...

Lucia J. Astuto, born on August 4, 1946, in and a resident of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 79. She moved to Toms River, New Jersey, 3 years ago. She worked as an...

Dr. Jonathon J. May passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on April 14, 1985, and grew up in Beaufort, SC, Jonathon lived in Stafford, VA, during his teens and graduated high school, ...

Jim Marquis, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving children. Born in Jersey City, Jim was raised by his mother Margaret Nodes and his grandmother. ...

John H. Harris was born on December 29, 1941 in New Albany, Mississippi. He was the second son of Mary Lou and Jesse Harris (both deceased). He lived in New Albany until 1960. After graduating from...

Oscarine “Tootsie” (Nickens) Gibson entered eternal rest on October 22, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on April 11, 1931, in Lakewood, New Jersey, to the late Oscar Nickens and Viola Nash Lovin...