Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nadine G. Donovan-Fitzgerald, 85.  Nadine was a truly kind, caring, and generous soul who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. Nadine departed this world on Thursday, September 28th leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, [...]

William A. Piaggio, 71, of Manchester Twp. died October 3, 2023, at home. Bill was born in Neptune, and resided in Jackson and Howell Twp. before moving to Manchester Twp. 23 years ago. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-1971. Bill was a member of Amvets Post 2 [...]

Sgt. David Lee Rector, passed away at the age of 73. Born August 7, 1950, in Lakewood, and was a lifelong member of Lakehurst, NJ. Born to Barbara L. Fulk and Keith M. Rector. As a child he attended Lakehurst Public Schools, before attending Central Regional High School.  Drafted in [...]

Elisabeth “Garth” Collins Michels, 69, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29. Born in Athens, Greece, she was the daughter of a government family who traveled the globe, living in Cameroon, Africa, before finally settling in McLean, Va., when she was in grade school. Garth graduated from McLean High School in [...]

Stanley R. Swit, 77, of Lakewood passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. Stanley was a purchaser for McGraw Hill for 20 years before retiring. Stanley was born in Passaic and raised in Garfield, and resided in Lakewood and Toms River before moving back to Lakewood 1 ½ years ago. Stanley [...]

Carl F. Santangelo, 95, of Whiting passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. Carl and his wife Alice owned and operated the snack bar at Hill Lanes, Old Bridge for many years before retiring. Born in Staten Island, NY, he resided in Holiday, FL before moving to Whiting in 1995. Carl [...]

Lois J. Chismar, 83, of Manchester Twp. passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at home. Lois was an executive administrative secretary to the superintendent of the Edison Board of Education for many years before retiring. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Edison before moving to Manchester Twp. 20 years ago. [...]

Joel R. Jimenez, 70, of Whiting passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. Joel worked for FedEx, Robbinsville before retiring. Joel was born in Harlingen, Texas, and resided in Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado before moving to Whiting 30 years ago. Joel was an avid sportsman. He loved the Bronco’s, Yankees, and [...]

Joan (GaGa) Falat Thomson, 90, of Berkeley Twp. passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in Toms River. Born in Blakeslee, PA, raised throughout PA, and later resided in various areas in North Jersey before settling down in West Paterson and later moving to Berkeley Twp. in 1998. Joan worked as [...]

Barbara Ann Cutler, 90, of Manchester Twp. passed away Friday August 25, 2023. Barbara was a dietary supervisor for Richmond Memorial Hospital, Staten Island, NY for many years before retiring. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she resided in Staten Island, NY before moving to Manchester Twp. Barbara was predeceased by her [...]