Obituaries

Charles C. Giordano, 96, of Cedar Glen West, Manchester Twp. passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at home. Charles owned and operated Charlie’s Deli, Brooklyn, NY for many years before retiring. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Staten Island, NY before moving to Manchester Twp. 35 years ago. Charles [...]

Lucille Bianchi, 88, of Toms River passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Lucille was born and raised in Newark, she raised her family in Belleville, and resided in Nutley before moving to Toms River 12 years ago. Lucille was predeceased by her husband [...]

Laura Crowley, 62, of Berkeley Heights passed away December 12, 2023. Laura was predeceased by her mother Doris M. Crowley in 2012, her father Thomas J. Crowley, Jr.  in 2020, and her brother-in-law Matthew Nascher in 2015. Laura is survived by her siblings Deborah Nascher of Old Bridge, Thomas J. [...]

Dorothy Buchko, better known as Dolly, 63, of Manchester Twp. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after a long battle against a lung disease.  Born in Point Pleasant, she resided in South Toms River before moving to Manchester Twp. 50 years ago.  Dolly was a [...]

In Loving Memory of Barbara (Lee) Fair It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Fair, a beloved mother, grandmother, and valued member of the community. Barbara peacefully left this world on December 5th, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 30, 1938, [...]

Bloomfield, New Jersey - Robert G. Kozak, age 68, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey, died suddenly at his home on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023. Robert was a Certified Public Accountant for 40 years. He worked for himself and had many clients who were dependent on his extraordinary [...]

Richard R. Ciccarella, 76, of Whiting passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Richard worked for Hoffman-LaRoche & Co., Nutley for many years before retiring. Born in Montclair, he resided in Nutley, Barnegat, and Toms River before moving to Whiting. Richard proudly served our country [...]

William J. Villari, 86, of Leisure Village West, Manchester Twp., passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. William was the Chief Investigator for Passaic County Election Department for many years before retiring. Born and raised in Paterson, he moved to Manchester Twp. in 2000. William [...]

Peter R. Mick, 84, of Berkeley Twp. passed away November 10, 2023, at home. Peter was a self-employed electronic engineer. He owned and operated Video Tek, of Hackensack and later moved the company to Mountain Lakes. Born in East Orange, he resided in Kinnelon before moving to Berkeley Twp. in [...]

  Marcia Lorraine Shields Griffin died November 9, 2023. Marcia was born to Nellie Mae Shields and Richard Jacob Shields in Neptune, NJ on June 10, 1954. She spent her young years in Pogollaville, a section of Englishtown, NJ. Later she started her elementary education at Court Street School in [...]