Toms River, NJ Obituaries

Michael Thomas Migliore, born on September 28, 1953, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

Vincent R. De Maio, a resident of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 100. Vincent R. De Maio was born on January 1, 1925.

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 memorial service will be hel...

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.

William T. McTigue, 92, of Toms River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, to the late Thomas & Theresa McTi...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Diller, who left us peacefully on November 27, 2025 in Manahawkin, NJ. Born August 24, 1951 in Plainfield, NJ, Mary was raised in Westfield...

It is with profound sadness, that we announce the unexpected passing of John Michael Spiewak, 72, of Oakhurst, NJ on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was a bright light that was extinguished far too so...

David W. Krause Sr. was born on June 15, 1927, and passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 98. He was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey. A visitation will be held at Anderson & Campbell Fu...

Eugene C Olsen passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on October 1, 1932, in Staten Island, New York. Eugene was a resident of Toms River, New Jersey.

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ—Marilyn Ivans (nee Tessler) 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ with her family by her side. Marilyn was born and raised in Brookl...

Owen Micah Gagen passed away on November 24, 2025. He was a resident of Bayville, New Jersey.

Donato V. Perna July 30, 1927 – November 25, 2025 Donato V. Perna, son of Michael Perna and Maria Melillo, was born on July 30, 1927. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army on November 6, 1...

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Joyce Lloyd, who left us peacefully on November 25th. Born on December 9, 1942, she lived a full and meaningful life rooted in love, de...

Christopher Michael Melville, aged 85, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1940. Christopher resided in Toms River, New Jersey.

James L. PeQueen Jr. passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on August 20, 1953. James resided in Toms River, New Jersey.

Dorothy “Dottie” Intrieri, of Whiting, NJ, loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. She was 85 years old. Born in the Br...

Thomas “Tom” Lowden, 71, of Ocean County, was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1954 and passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Throughout his life,...

Minnie Petrizzo Eames, age 89, of Lewes, Delaware passed away on November 19, 2025 at home. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 18, 1936 as the oldest child to the late Carrie Librie Petrizzo and ...