Local Forked River, NJ Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Joseph R. Lucey, 88, of Forked River passed away on September 7, 2023. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he grew up in Elizabeth, moving to Linden in 1980 and resided in Forked River since retiring in 2001.

He graduated from Edison Vocational and Technical High School in Elizabeth, NJ where he held a track...

Aug 30, 2023

A Poem For My Mother:

You gave me life

To live as I please,

You gave me love and

Support to follow my dreams.

Your beauty lives

Forever deep in my soul,

The memory of your love

...

Aug 3, 2023

Marie Haggerty Kelly, 95, of Manchester Township passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Daughter of the late James J. Haggerty Sr. and Ellen (O’Mara) Haggerty, she was born in Trenton before settling in Whiting.

Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was a Legal Secretary for Judge Wilson Noden in the Mercer County...

Jul 20, 2023

Christine M. Herbert, 52, passed away at Southern Ocean Medical Center on Thursday, July 20th surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born in Toms River, NJ on September 19th,1970, and was a lifelong resident of Waretown.

Christine was very artistic, often writing and doing pottery, she loved music and was an active...

Jun 28, 2023

Suzanne Cole 55 of Laurence Harbor passed away on June 28, 2023 at Bayshore Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Born on December 26, 1967 in Englewood New Jersey to the late Richard and Barbara Cole. She was a lifelong resident of Old Bridge growing up in Cliffwood Beach, and later purchasing a home in...

Apr 17, 2023

Irmgard Marocke (nee Tews), 96, of Waretown, formerly of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023. She was the beloved wife of late Kurt Marocke (1991), and late Alfred Barsch (1962). She is survived by her four children Wolfgang Barsch (wife Theresa), Detlev Barsch (wife Suzanne), Annedore Emmer (late husband Jim), and...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth McAteer, 44, of Toms River passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 after a long but courageous fight with cancer. Born in Rahway, Kenny grew up in Brick and has been a lifelong Ocean County resident.

Kenny was a marble and granite installer for 25 years, and was the owner of Quartz Tops, East...

Mar 2, 2023

Michael A. Saccomanno, age 62, of Forked River passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in California, he lived in Brick before moving to Forked River in 2011.

Mr. Saccomanno was the longtime Construction Official in Lakewood Township. He believed in giving back to the community by...

Feb 25, 2023

Glenn M. Ashman, 72, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 with his devoted wife and family by his side. His birthdate was June 12, 1950 and was born and raised in the Bronx before moving to New Milford in 1967, where he graduated from New Milford High School. It was there he met the love of his life,...

Feb 23, 2023

Mary Ellen (McCarthy) Pisarro, 64, of Barnegat passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. Born in Jersey City, Mary Ellen lived there until moving to Forked River in 1972. She settled in Barnegat in 1997.

Prior to her retirement in 2021, she worked in the health-care field for 47...

Feb 1, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Szyarto, of Freehold passed away on February 1, 2023. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Cliffwood for many years before moving to Forked River in 1986, where she lived until moving to Monmouth Crossing, Freehold in 2021. Mrs. Szyarto was employed by the Matawan Aberdeen Board of Education for 17 years as a cafeteria aide before...

Jan 28, 2023

Mary Logan, 82, of Toms River passed away on Saturday January 28th at The Chelsea Toms River assisted living facility where she had been living since August of 2021. . Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland where she worked as a seamstress for the Singer sewing factory in Clydebank. She met her late husband Samuel at a dance hall...

Dec 4, 2022

Frank DiPreta, World War II Navy Veteran, Age 97 of Manahawkin, NJ died Sunday, December 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a wonderful man, loved deeply, and will be truly missed by those whose lives he touched. Viewing is by the Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service, 1022 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731 on Wednesday...

Nov 30, 2022

Dolores R. Dwyer, 93, of Forked River passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at home. Born in Bloomfield, she grew up and lived in Harrison before moving to Forked River in 1986. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Dwyer worked for Hyatt Roller Bearing, a division of General Motors in Clark for many years. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and...

Nov 29, 2022

Dawn Patricia Ashman, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Teaneck, NJ before she moved to Barnegat, NJ. She was a graduate of Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, NJ, Class of 1993. Dawn was the Assistant Manager of Spirit Halloween in Manahawkin, NJ for many seasons as...

Nov 22, 2022

Derek M. Chapman, 21, of Barnegat passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at home. Born in Long Branch, he grew up in Toms River and Manahawkin and recently moved to Barnegat. Derek was a graduate of 2020 Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin. He was a self-taught guitarist and loved music and singing. A born adventurer, he enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2022

Nicholas G. Cucinello Jr, 78, of the Forked River section of Lacey Township passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at home. Born in Newark, he grew up in Union and lived in Bridgewater before moving to Forked River in 2013. A veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Cucinello was the Vice President of Operations for Telplus of...

Nov 10, 2022

Marie Heiser, age 97, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022. Marie was born on December 20, 1924 to Lena (Lieb) Joerger and Albert Joerger in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marie grew up in Brewerytown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the eldest of 9 children. Marie had 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Marie wed Walter Heiser on June...

Nov 7, 2022

Naomi "Norma" Marini, 91, of Lanoka Harbor passed away on November 7th 2022 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Rhodell, WV, she lived in Newark for many years before moving to Lanoka Harbor in 1974. Norma loved to bake, play bocci and bingo, and visit Atlantic City. She was a parishioner of St. Pius X Parish, Forked...

Aug 21, 2022

John Kipila III, 48, of Manahawkin died on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at home. Born in Point Pleasant, he was a Manahawkin area resident for most of his life. John was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and enjoyed model cars and concerts. He was a meat cutter for Acme in Barnegat, and previously worked as a contractor for the...