Manchester, NJ Obituaries

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...

Debra Jean Earlin, a resident of Manchester, New Jersey, was born on June 4, 1956, and passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 69. A Celebration of Debra Jean's life will be held at a later da...

Paul D. Ott passed away on 11/04/25 at the age of 90. Paul was born at home on 01/01/1935 in Belleville and continued to live there where he met and married his wife of 68 years, Jackie (née Waits) Ot...

Eileen Mary Collins, beloved wife of 55 years to the late George Collins, and devoted mother of Kathleen, Eileen, and Denis, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Eileen was the cherished grand...

Michael Cochran, aged 76, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on December 11, 1948, Michael was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

Tamara Heimann, 89, of Lakewood, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, following a long illness. Born on May 25, 1936, in Synelnykove, Ukraine, she came from generations of German settlers...

Josephine "Joan" Laurino, aged 88, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was a resident of Manchester, New Jersey. A visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, located at 3010 Ridgew...

Marie T. Flanagan, aged 86, passed away on October 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Scranton, PA, and grew up in the Mercer County, NJ, area. Marie worked as ...

Catherine Varsalona of Manchester, NJ passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Roscoe and Mary Conklin, Catherine lived a life centered on love...

Joan E. Ratajzcik, a compassionate and generous soul, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on December 4, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Joan was a true "Jersey girl," proud of he...

In loving memory of my beloved mother, Joan E. Coles who peacefully passed away on September 29, 2025. She was 86. Joan was a retired school teacher from Garwood, New jersey. She will be remembered fo...

Marie Elaine Tortoriello, born on January 25, 1937, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 88. A burial service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, located at 340 Ridge Rd, North ...

Bernadine "Betty" Poss, 87 of Manchester Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at Whiting Gardens. Betty was born on January 19th, 1938 in ...

Frederick Pennacchio, 93, of Manchester Township, NJ, passed away on September 26, 2025, after a brief hospitalization. Born on July 11,1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Fred was very proud of his Italian herita...

Francis Robert van Fossen, age 64, of Jackson, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Maureen Winifred Horgan, age 93, of Wall Township, New Jersey passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. Maureen was born in Cambridge,MA. She and her family moved to The Bronx, NY, where Maureen grew...

Phillip DePoalo, age 82 passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Born in New York City, NY, Phil grew up in Astoria, NY, as one of eight children. He an...

Kathleen Placek, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 8, 2025. Kathleen was born in Manayunk, PA, and lived there for several years before moving to Cranford, NJ and then ultimately s...

Jean Schuler, a longtime resident of Ortley Beach, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She found her greatest happiness in the simple moments spent with her family and friends....

Mary Elizabeth Miner, age 71, of Howell, New Jersey passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. A celebration of life for Mary will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Anderson ...

Willie Joe Parrish, lovingly known as “Joey” or “Big Will,” passed away at the age of 64, on August 23, 2025, in Manchester, New Jersey. Willie leaves behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and tran...

Gilda Theresa Alimonti Viggiano (“Jill” to her friends) died peacefully at the Pinnacle Plymouth Meeting on August 20. She lived a full and vibrant life through every one of her 92 years! Born on De...

Gertrude A Liljegren, age 89, of Manchester, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A visitation for Gertrude will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Anderson &...

Elsa B. Engel, age 95, of Brick Township, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. A special procession for Elsa will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM at Horizon ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Lucia Dibble. She was born April 3, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY to Leonardo LaPlaca and Giuseppe Sabatino where she lived with her older siste...