Obituaries

Douglas Youmans, 66, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp., formerly of Lakehurst passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at home. Douglas was born in Lakewood and spent his life in Lakehurst before recently moving to Manchester Twp. Douglas was the groundskeeper for Leisure Village West from 1976-1996. Douglas was predeceased [...]

Roberto Fernandini, 90, of Jackson Twp. passed away Friday, September 4, 2026. Roberto worked for McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Hightstown for 36 years before retiring. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he resided in North Brunswick before moving to Jackson Twp. 33 years ago. Roberto served in the U.S. National Guard [...]

Kathleen R. Brown, 57, of Toms River passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at home. Kathleen was a broker for new York Life Insurance, NYC for many years. Born in Mineola, NY, she resided in Long Island and New York City before moving to Toms River 26 years ago. Kathleen [...]

William H. (Bill) Sperling, 80, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away Monday August 10, 2026, at home. Bill owned and operated Sperling Limo & Car Service, Long Branch for many years before retiring. Born in Hackensack, he resided in New Milford and Long Branch before moving to Manchester [...]

Nathan J. Hendricks, 48, of Lacey Twp. passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at home. Nathan was product manager at Woodhaven Lumber, Lakewood for many years. Born in Lakewood, NJ, he resided in Barnegat before moving to Lacey Twp. in 2017. Nathan loved animals, and enjoyed fishing, physical fitness and [...]

Beverly A. Crennan, 59, of Whiting left this world peacefully with Jesus Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from Community Medical Center, Toms River, while surrounded by family. Beverly worked in various roles throughout her life, from a cashier at K-Mart through being a small business owner with her husband Tommy, co-owning [...]

Barry R. Youmans, 56, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp., formerly of Lakehurst passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. Barry worked for Lovely Laundries, Lakehurst for many years. Born in Lakewood, he was a lifelong resident of Lakehurst before recently moving to Manchester Twp. Barry was predeceased by his parents [...]

Bartholomew J. McGrath, 89, of Whiting N.J. passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Bartholomew worked for the New York Transit Authority for many years before retiring. He also worked for the Manalapan Recreation Center. Mr. McGrath was born and raised in Manhattan, NY, he resided [...]

Iris M. Mercado, 88, of Greenbriar Woodlands, Toms River, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at home. Iris was born in Manhattan, NY, and resided in Brooklyn, NY, and Union Twp., NJ before moving to Toms River in 2005. Iris was a member of First United Methodist Church of Toms [...]

Matthew M. Barnowski, 57, of Lakewood passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. Matthew was born and raised in Royal Oak, MI, and resided in Frederick, MD before moving to Lakewood in 2020. Matthew took care of God’s special children and was as avid sports fan. Matthew was predeceased by his [...]