Obituaries

Richard S. Dillon, 61, of Manchester Twp. passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. "The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives." — Rob Liano Some of his life experiences are listed below: In his 8 years [...]

Annette Black, 90, of Cedar Glen Lakes in Whiting passed away Saturday July 4 2026, at Alcoeur Gardens Toms River.  Annette was foremost a wife and mother but worked at St Peter’s Medical Center and most recently the NJ Museum of Agriculture. She enjoyed playing cards and Mahjong with friends [...]

Diane M. Carraro, 76, of Whiting passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Diane was a dedicated employee for General Motors, Linden, NJ for 30 years before retiring. Born in Manhattan, NY, she resided in Union City and Brick before moving to Whiting 14 years [...]

Banga A. Patterson, age 77, of Cedar Glen West, Manchester Twp. passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at home. Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, Banga brought a unique blend of creativity and elegance to the world through her passion for fashion design. After earning her associate's degree from the Fashion Institute [...]

Louise Ann Hagensen, 92, of Whiting passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Louise worked at Stop & Shop in Whiting before retiring in 2025. Born in Montville, she resided in Long Valley before moving to Whiting in 1997. Louise was a parishioner of St. [...]

Daniel J. McGee, 91, of Toms River passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at home. Daniel proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956. Daniel was predeceased by his wife Judith. Daniel is survived by his children Dr. Daniel McGee, Robert McGee, Debra Ann McGee, and several grandchildren. Daniel [...]

Gloria M. Tullo, 95, formerly of Cedar Glen West, Manchester Twp. passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. Gloria was a secretary for Margaretten Mortgage Co., Perth Amboy before retiring. Born in New York, NY, she resided in Laurence Harbor before moving to Manchester Twp. in 1995. Gloria was a parishioner [...]

June G. Ordell, 76, of Toms River passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. June worked as a file clerk for Fort Monmouth, Eatontown and Lakehurst Naval Air Station, Lakehurst before retiring. Born in East Orange, she grew up in Short Hills and resided in Manchester Twp. before moving to Toms [...]

Maria M. Capote, 80, of Manchester Twp. passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Maria worked for Merck & Co., Kenilworth for many years before retiring. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States in 1969. Maria resided in Elizabeth and Colonia before moving to Manchester Twp in 2017. [...]

Barbara A. Hyle-Governale, 89, of Lakewood passed away Saturday June 13, 2026, at home. Barbara worked for Recovery Centers for America, South Amboy before retiring. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Laurence Harbor and South Amboy before moving to Lakewood 38 years ago. Barbara enjoyed playing the lottery. She [...]