All Obituaries

Celebrating the Life and Homecoming of LaVera M. Johnson LaVera M. Johnson, age 96, of Waretown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a remarkably kind, loving, caring, and gentle soul who spent her life quietly performing countless acts of kindness for others, simply out of love. Early Life and Faith Born on December 8, 1929, in Laurel, Mississippi, LaVera was raised in a Christian home and professed her faith in Jesus Christ ...

Robert Nosti Sr., born on July 30, 1942, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and unwavering love. Born and raised in Nutley, New Jersey, Robert spent his childhood there before making Ocean County his home for more than 35 years.Robert was the Founder of Liberty Overhead Door and built the business to tremendous success with his Son, Daughter and Son-in-law by his side. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking, ...

We celebrate the homecoming of Mildred E. Boucher who peacefully entered the presence of our Lord on June 27th 2026 at the age of 87 surrounded by family.   Born on Sunday October 23rd 1938, Millie lived a life in selfless servitude with boundless compassion and love. She was a steadfast Christian whose relationship with Jesus Christ was the foundation of everything she did. Always prepared to give the reason for the hope that was within her, she never faltered to spread the ...

Edward A. McLean III, 69, of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, passed away Monday June 22, 2026, comfortably at home  with his wife by his side, following a long illness. He was a devoted friend, husband, brother, father, and grandfather, and anyone who knew him would tell you he had a way of making people feel like family. Ed was born and raised on Long Island, NY, and went on to study biology at SUNY Stony Brook. After college, he found his true calling as a paramedic in New York City, work he ...

Laura Jean Castellano, 72, of Waretown peacefully passed away on June 22, 2026.  Laura was born in Bronx, New York, grew up in, North Babylon, NY and moved to Manalapan, NJ, before purchasing her forever home in Greenbriar Oceanaire in Waretown.  Over the years living there, she participated in many activities including the Gardenaires, Italian American and Wine Clubs. Laura was a graduate of North Babylon Senior High School and a Katharine Gibbs Business School graduate.  In ...

Florence (Flo) DeFero-Gradzki of Waretown, NJ passed away on June 10th. She was 87 years old. Beloved mother to Anthony Liguori Jr. and his wife Jeannette, Theresa Liguori, and Frank Liguori and his wife Sherrill. She was the grandmother of Christian Liguori and his wife Erin, Joshua Liguori, Anthony Schaller, Sarah Schaller, Nicole Liguori, and great grandmother to Frank. She was born and raised in Hackensack, NJ and longtime resident of Saddle Brook, NJ. Formerly ...

James Thomas Karmilovich Sr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 on May 20, 2026, with his wife of 72 years, Irene, by his side. James went home to be with his Savior after a long illness.   James, Jim, Pop-Pop, or Pidge, as he was known to his close friends and family, was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to hard-working, immigrant parents. James was part of a large, loving family of twelve brothers and sisters, several of whom preceded him in ...

Joseph P. Cingrana, 73, of Waretown, New Jersey, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on November 10, 1952, Joe served his country in the United States Navy as a radio mechanic. He went on to a thirty-year career as a cable splicer for Con Edison and was a proud member of Local 1-2. In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Joe was among the workers at Ground Zero, doing the difficult work of restoring power to the city. Joe was happiest at and took great pride in his homes in Staten Island, NY ...

James J. Schmidling Jr., 84, of Forked River, NJ, died March 24, 2026. Jim grew up in Boonton and spent much of his time fixing up cars, and listening to Yankee games. He graduated from Bayley Ellard High School in 1960 and then moved to Towaco where he volunteered with the Montville First Aid Squad. In 1968, Jim moved down the shore and began his 33-year career with PepsiCo. Jim was devoted to his family, friends, and his garden, where he could frequently be found. He enjoyed taking bus ...

Joseph "Joe" Francis Vastano, 81, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of his family. A devoted father, grandfather, veteran, educator, aviator and friend, Joe lived a life marked by service, compassion, and a deep love for those around him. Joe is survived by his loving daughter, Dawn Keator, and son-in-law Chris Keator of Forked River, NJ; his son, Bret Vastano, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Vastano of Wayne, NJ; and his six cherished grandchildren, ...