Obituaries

Pauline Iscaro, 96, of Edison, NJ formerly of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Pauline worked for many years at several factories including A & M Karagheusian Rugs in Roselle Park, where she met the love of her life, Frank Iscaro, before retiring. Born in Jacobs Creek, [...]

John J. Bruno, Jr., 77, of Toms River passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. John was a boiler operator for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for 31 years before retiring in 2014. John was born and raised in Kearny and resided in Whiting before moving to [...]

Hugh T. Morgan, (Tom) 90, of Manchester Twp., NJ died unexpectedly at home Friday, January 3, 2025,. Born in Atlanta, GA, he lived in various states and countries due to his fathers military career and his own military career. A decorated war veteran, Hugh served in the U.S. Army from [...]

Marie Pereira, 84, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Marie worked in the accounts receivable department of St. Elizabeth Hospital for many years before retiring. Born and raised in Elizabeth, she moved to Manchester Twp. in 2001. Marie was a parishioner of St. John’s [...]

Joseph M. Whelan, 70, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away on December 25, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he resided in Manchester Township, NJ before moving to Egg Harbor Township. Joe proudly served in the US Air Force from 1972 to 1976.  He was a gunner serving in an [...]

Patrick A. Piaggio, 80, of Jackson passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. Pat was a hard-working man who owned and operated Piaggio Flooring in Jackson for many years before retiring. Born in Freewood Acres, NJ, he moved to Jackson 62 years ago. Pat was an active member and Trustee at [...]

Joseph (Joe) Sansotta, 78, of Berkeley Twp. passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Community Medical Center, Toms River.  Joe was fortunate to beat 2 types of cancer (Lung & Bladder) but has made his way to the afterlife.    Born in Calabria, Italy, Joe came to the United States [...]

Shirlyn M. Gioe, 64, of Whiting passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Irvington, she was raised in West Orange, and enjoyed living in many places with her husband before moving back to Whiting last year. Shirlyn was predeceased by her husband Joseph [...]

Almeda Shead, 84, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp. passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Almeda was born in Clintwood, VA, and resided in Tennessee and Morganville, NJ before moving to Manchester Twp. in 2017. Almeda was a member of the Morganville Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary for many years. [...]

Elizabeth Pataky (Betsy) 77 of Lakehurst passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  Born in East Orange, she resided in Monmouth County before moving to Lakehurst 38 years ago.  Betsy worked in the housekeeping department at Community Medical Center for 20 years before retiring in 2021. Betsy had a smile [...]