Obituaries

Local Forked River, NJ Obituaries

Travis Turin Terrill

Travis Turin Terrill

Oct 15, 2017

Travis Turin Terrill, age 33, of Lanoka Harbor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 after a yearlong battle with congestive heart disease. Born in Utah, he was a lifelong Ocean County resident. He graduated from Pinelands Regional High School in 2003. Travis worked for many years as a commercial fisherman. He loved being on the ocean. He...

John Maiorca

John Maiorca

Oct 7, 2017

John Maiorca, age 65, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in New York for most of his life. He will be missed by those who loved him.Predeceased by his parents, Americo and Lena, and his brother, Dominick; he is survived by his daughters, Krissy and Vicki, his grandchildren, his companionMaria, and many other...

Charles W Bozarth

Charles W Bozarth

Aug 27, 2017

Charles W. Bozarth, age 60, of Forked River, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Mount Holly, he lived in Chatsworth for most of his life before moving to Forked River. Charlie worked as a plant manager at Lacey Natural Sand, Forked River for many years. He was a loving father,...

Oliver Prince Garcia

Oliver Prince Garcia

Jul 16, 2017

Oliver Prince Garcia, infant son of Angela Ortiz and Roberto Garcia Jr. was born an angel on Sunday July 16, 2017 at St. Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to support Angela and Roberto during this difficult time of loss from 5:00 until 8:00pm on Thursday July 27, 2017 at...

Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes

Jun 14, 2017

Thomas J. Hughes age 57, of Forked River, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born and raised in Trenton, living there most of his life before recently moving to Forked River. Tom loved being near the water, fishing was his favorite pastime. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Breza, Tom is survived by his son, Josh Hughes,...

John "Flip" Joseph Dwyer

John "Flip" Joseph Dwyer

Jun 9, 2017

John Joseph Flip Dwyer, age 90, formerly of Harrison, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at home in Forked River. Born in East Newark, he lived in Harrison most of his life before moving to Forked River in 1987. John retired from the Town of Harrison in 1987 as the Street Commissioner after 44 years of service to...

Vincenza Francois

Vincenza Francois

May 30, 2017

Vincenza Francois, age 86, of Barnegat, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born in New York City, NY, she lived in Lakewood for many years before moving to Waretown, and then Barnegat. Vincenza was a cafeteria worker in Lakewood Public Schools for 15 years. Predeceased by her son Albert in 1978, and her husband August in 2012; Vincenza...

Lillian Wester

Lillian Wester

May 25, 2017

Lillian C. Wester, Formerly of Irvington and Bridgewater, passed away on May 25, 2017. She was 88. She is survived by her son Gregory A. (Dorothy) Wester and her daughter Fran (Ann) Wester. Lillian had 5 grandchildren; Melanie Wester, Melissa (Joe) Inzitari, Maggie (Cleveland) Drakeford, Gregory (Jennifer) Wester, and Michelle (Wayne) Mangiaracina; also surviving are her 15 great grandchildren....

Edith Ryan

Edith Ryan

May 18, 2017

Edith Ryan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 18, 2017 after a long illness. Edith is survived by her husband; her children; and grandchildren.All services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

Elfriede Croxton

Elfriede Croxton

Apr 25, 2017

Elfriede R. Croxton, of Toms River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded byher loved ones on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a long illness. She was 80. According to her wishes, all services will be held privately at the convenience of her family.

Robert Kinsley

Robert Kinsley

Apr 13, 2017

All Services are private, at the request of the family.

Joanne Close

Joanne Close

Apr 7, 2017

Joanne Close, of Forked River, passed away on April 7, 2017 in Toms River.At the request of her family, all services will be held privately.

Gina Madigan

Gina Madigan

Mar 16, 2017

Gina Madigan, passed away on Thursday, March 16. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 24, from 2-4pm with a funeral service at 3:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Neptune.

Dana Renee O'Hagan

Dana Renee O'Hagan

Mar 5, 2017

Dana Renee OHagan, age 30, of Ocean Gate, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at home. Born in Toms River, she lived in South Toms River and Pennsylvania before moving to Ocean Gate. Dana loved the beach, dogs, hip hop music, being outside, hanging with loved ones, and making everyone laugh. She loved her Father, Mother, and her...

Eleanor B Luehrs

Eleanor B Luehrs

Feb 28, 2017

Eleanor B. Luehrs, age 92, of Whiting, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Born in Pontiac, NY, she lived in Jackson and Toms River before moving to Whiting. Eleanor was a Teacher and Librarian with the Jackson School District for 25 years before retiring in 1987. She was an active member of the...

A. Perez

A. Perez

Feb 27, 2017

Mr. A. Perez of Forked River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2017. At the request of his family, all services were held privately.

Walter Carberry

Walter Carberry

Feb 11, 2017

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Ashley Joyce Krempel

Ashley Joyce Krempel

Feb 4, 2017

Ashley Joyce Krempel, 25 of Beachwood, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Ashley was a gorgeous girl with a heart of gold, she will be forever loved and missed by all who knew her. Ashley was the beautiful daughter of Wesley Krempel and Gloria (Zens)Hinsinger and step-parents Jeanine Krempel and Thomas Hinsinger. She was the beloved sister of...

Terrance M Kirwan

Terrance M Kirwan

Jan 28, 2017

Terrance Morris Kirwan, 70, passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at Community Medical Center in Toms River surrounded by his 5 daughters.Terrance was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. A veteran who spent most of his retired days at the beach, riding his bike, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.He was predeceased by his beloved wife...

Howard " Herb" Luehrs

Howard " Herb" Luehrs

Jan 9, 2017

Howard Herb Luehrs Jr., age 92, of Whiting, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2017. Born in Cleveland, OH, he lived in Jackson and Toms River before moving to Crestwood Manor in Whiting 6 years ago. He was a guidance counselor in the Jackson School District for many years before retiring. He volunteered as a Mediator...