Toms River, NJ Obituaries

Robert P. Weland, born on December 6, 1939, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 86. Visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, located at 703 Main Street, Toms River, N...

Joseph John Dochney, 71, passed away on December 28, 2025, at his home in Toms River, New Jersey. He was born on July 6, 1954, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to James and Helen Dochney. Joe was a graduate...

Dorothy Irene Burciar, 92, of Toms River, New Jersey passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Dorothy was born in Jersey City to ...

Dennis Charles Riker, born on July 25, 1954, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 71. Dennis was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

Judith Christine Bruno was born on April 5, 1939, in Mantua Township, New Jersey. She passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Judith was a resident of Whiting, New Jersey.

Frank (Pappy) Porcoro 84, of Lakeville PA, passed away December 26, 2025 in Toms River, NJ. Born August 24, 1941, in Passaic NJ, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose Porcoro. Frank served in the ...

Grace Edley, a beloved, generous, compassionate, kind-hearted, and thoughtful individual, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on May 24, 1954, in Perth Amboy, NJ, Grace ...

William L. “Bill” Smith, 101, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025. A proud Southern gentleman, Bill lived an extraordinary and full life, guided by devotion to family, service, and fai...

Fausta G. Conroy, age 88, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away at home on December 25, 2025. Fausta was born in Summit, New Jersey, and lived a life centered on family and love. She was predeceased...

Linda Margaret Danay, aged 73, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born in Coney Island, New York, Linda spent most of her life in Toms River, New Jersey, where she devoted herself wholeheartedly to he...

Joseph R. Molinari, born on July 14, 1934, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

Geraldine Grace Francesconi passed away peacefully on Christmas Day after celebrating with her family. Our “Silly Bird” will always be remembered for her love of animals and love of her family. She ha...

***Please see Eulogy After Obituary**** Joseph T. Corris, 96, of Toms River passed away peacefully on December 25th surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 5th, 1929 in Jersey City, he grew u...

Daniel C. Alpaugh, born on July 21, 1954, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Known for his generous, honest, humorous, loyal, thoughtful, compassionate, and ...

Michael was born in Jersey City, NJ and moved to Lakewood, NJ as a child where he lived until moving to Toms River, NJ upon his retirement. Michael joined the Lakewood Township First Aid and Emergen...

Vincent De Maio, age 100, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in Toms River, New Jersey. Born on January 1, 1925, in Jersey City, Vincent lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, pur...

Tessie Hartmann, 101, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 20, 2025. Born on April 5, 1924, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Tessie lived a long and fulfillin...

Gloria Hauge, 85, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on July 7, 1940, in Hackensack, New Jersey, Gloria was raised in Nutley, where she grew up on Kings Street. She carr...

William (“Bill”) (“Pop”) James Castner Sr. passed away at his longtime home in Toms River, New Jersey, on December 19th. He was 73 and dedicated his life to family, friends, and baseball. Bill was a p...

Dianne A. Cieri, a beloved, hard-working, faithful, honest, and loyal woman, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 21, 1944, in Morristown, New Jersey, Dianne was a resident ...

Peter Matthew Finnegan, a kind-hearted, faithful, and compassionate man, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on December 31, 1953, in Neptune, New Jersey, Peter was raised in Cran...

Genevieve C. Barnable (Tina) Tina 78, of Toms River, full of love, laughter and kindness passed away at home surrounded by her family. Tina was born in New York City in 1947 to the late Genevieve an...

Richard K Kierstead, born on June 15, 1940, in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Richard was known to be adventurous person, he loved to travel, he was ...

Donald Dantoni, Sr., born on March 28, 1937, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey. A visitation will be held at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, ...

Gerard Steven Clendenin, 75, a longtime resident of Toms River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City, Gerard worked as an X-ra...

Lisa Ann Ellison (née Piccolo), 57, of Brick, New Jersey, passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York. Lisa was the beloved wife of Lee Ellison. Together th...

Theresa Papaleo, age 88, of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Southern Ocean Nursing and Rehab. She was born in The Bronx, NY, where she lived for 33 years. It was there ...

Sabrina Addison-Smith was born on November 29, 1957, in Pensacola, Florida. She departed life on December 14, 2025, in Beachwood, New Jersey. She spent her early childhood living in Newark, New Jerse...

**In Loving Memory of Michael Anthony Lupo** With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Michael Anthony Lupo, on December 12th, at the age of 31. His vibrant spirit and the love ...

Lauren Alegre, 81, of Berkeley Township NJ, passed away at home on December 13th. Born and raised in Long Branch NJ, She also lived in Silverton, NJ for many years before moving to Berkeley Town...

“Francine Derick, 54, of Beachwood, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. She was born on Saturday, October 2nd, 1971 in Passaic, New Jersey to George and M...

Christina Grace Giannattasio Mazzola was born May 6, 1921 at her family's home in Brooklyn, NY. She is known lovingly to her family and friends as Grace. Grace married John Mazzola on August 9, 19...

FLORINE H. DENDLER It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Florine H. Dendler (Cookie), known to many as Mom, Grammy, Grandma, and Mimi. She was 83 years old and...

Dolores (sometimes lovingly referred to by her family as Aunt Dolores, Aunt DeeDee, Aunt Delodie, Wa, Heather, Grams), a beloved mother and grandmother and the heart of her family, passed away peacefu...

Helen Ilona Barrale passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 9, 1938. Helen Ilona Barrale was a resident of Hewitt, New Jersey.

Diane Almada March 22, 1964 – December 12, 2025 Diane passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 in Manahawkin, New Jersey, having had time to say goodbye to all her beloved family. Diane was born...

Shirlene D. Mack, age 77, of Toms River, NJ passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Shirlene was born in Washington, D.C., to the late Leo and Gweneth Sim...

George Burger, 73 , of Island Heights, died Friday, December 12, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Newark, he lived in Brick, NJ, before moving to Island Heights 23 years ago. G...

Agatina Gardner, born on November 27, 1929, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 96. She was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey. A Celebration of Agatina's lif...

In Loving Memory of Raymond Coletti Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather Raymond Coletti, 85, of Pine Beach, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving fami...

Reginald (Rex) Thomas Worthy entered heaven peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Though we mourn our loss, we are comforted by knowing that ...

Caroline E. Kelaher, 95, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930 on Park Street in Toms River to Joseph and Caroline Finley. She will join them in heaven along with he...

Patrick was born March 7, 1941, in Kearny, NJ, to Frank and Jennie (nee Pennisi) Penna. He graduated from Kearny High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1960. Patrick was a proud ...

Dale L. Delia, aged 69, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born on August 20, 1956, Dale resided in Bayville, New Jersey.

Barbara Petropolous, born on November 7, 1936, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 89. Graveside prayers will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, located at Courtney Road and, Lakewood, NJ, 0870...

Dorothy J. Bennett, born on April 11, 1930, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 95. Dorothy resided in Toms River, New Jersey.

Lynn Janssen was born on July 21, 1943 and passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Lynn was a resident of Toms River, NJ. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Janssen Sr. and h...

Joseph M. Amoroso, born on November 28, 1947, was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. He passed away on December 4, 2025, at the Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey; having reac...

Catherine Ann Ruhl, 75, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in New York, Catherine later lived in Toms River b...

Lawrence J. Slatky passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on September 14, 1956. Lawrence was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.