Obituaries

Anthony (Tony) Lavin, 77, of Whiting passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at home. Tony worked for Nestle’s, Freehold for many years before retiring. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he came to the United States in 1951 and resided in Long Island, NY, Canada, and Asbury Park before moving to Whiting [...]

Joseph J. Detrano, 88, of Manchester Twp. passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Joseph worked for Ford Motor Company, Mahwah, for many years before retiring in 1979. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Ramsey before moving to Manchester Twp. forty three years ago. Joseph proudly served in the U.S. [...]

Ethel Santangelo, 94, lovingly known as “Lee” of Manchester, NJ, formerly of Edison, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, in her home. Lee worked for many years as the Director of Senior Services in Edison. She loved politics, spending time in Atlantic City, socializing with her dear neighbors, but [...]

Elmer Welch, 94, of Wall Twp., formerly of Whiting passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. Elmer worked in the printing trade from 1949-1968. Upon moving to Whiting, he owned and operated E.W. Painting & Paper Hanging for many years before retiring in 2013. Born in Baltimore, MD, he resided in [...]

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Edward "Eddie" Firuta, formerly of Bayville N.J., who at the age of 62, departed from this world on June 21, 2024, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Born on May 14, 1962, in Rahway, New Jersey. Eddie was a man of good cheer, known [...]

Helen L. Post, 94, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Helen was a clerk for State Farm Insurance, Wayne, for many years before retiring. Born in Riverdale, she resided in Butler before moving to Manchester Twp. Helen was [...]

Helen (Didi) Schumski Casciano, 86, of Lakehurst passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at home. Born in Jersey City, she resided in Lakehurst and Brick Township before moving back to Lakehurst in 2012. Helen was predeceased by her husband John Casciano, her son Nicholas Casciano, her brother Paul Schumski, and [...]

William Cohen, 72, of Toms River passed away July 4, 2024. William was a Pharmacist for many years before retiring from Community Medical Center in 2014. Born in Newark, he resided in Rahway before moving to Toms River in 1987. William was predeceased by his brother Leslie Cohen. William is [...]

Constance (Connie) (Concetta) Tauriello, 84, of Barnegat passed away peacefully Thursday, June 27, 2024, at home. Connie was born on August 8, 1939, to Edward and Gladys Young, in Weehawken, New Jersey. She resided with her parents in Long Island, New York, where she enjoyed tennis, golf, and sailing with [...]

Keith E. Gajewski, 61, of Howell Twp. passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Born in Plainfield, he resided in Colonia before moving to Howell Twp. twenty seven years ago. Keith was a car enthusiast and self-proclaimed mechanical engineer. He was very proud of being left handed and left brained. Keith [...]