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Jeffrey John Mattis, 66, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida. Born in Trenton, he attended Saint Anthony’s grammar and high school graduating in 1971.  He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Elks, Moose, and the Holiday Beach Club. After retiring from the Department of Corrections in Yardville, he spent his time between Barnegat, NJ, and Pine Island, FL.  He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Dolores Mattis; and...

  Mark Aloysius Collins, 53, of the Forked River section of Lacey Township passed away on January 11th. Mark was born in Jersey City on September 2, 1966 to the late Aloysius Collins and to Mary Corrigan Collins of Lehigh Acres, Florida.   He moved to Forked River during middle school, attending Central Regional and then graduating from Lacey Township High School in 1984.  He attended Ferris State University in Michigan....

Josephine Ingaro 92, passed away peacefully, January 12, 2020, at Tallwoods Care Center, Bayville, NJ surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born February 2, 1927 in Newark, NJ to Frank and Irene Mancini. She was married October 22, 1944 to Salvatore (Sam) Ingaro  and  lived in Newark until moving to Bloomfield, NJ in 1972. In August, 2006 she moved to Bayville, NJ where she lived for her remaining years. Josephine was a kind, unselfish woman who loved music, dancing, and...

  Gertrude A. Caruso passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Gert was 96 years young! Gert was born in Hoboken to her dear parents Daniel Francis Murphy and Nora Stevens Murphy.   She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years Vincent, her adoring son Vincent and his wife Janet; also, her siblings Lucille McGovern, Anne (Sis) Murphy, Daniel Francis Murphy, Jr., and Kenneth Murphy. Gert is survived by...

Karen Klein Koster, 71, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away Monday after a courageous battle with Brain Cancer. She was born on March 24,1948 to her predeceased parents, Woodrow and Frances Klein. She lived in North Bergen, NJ, until her family moved to Saddle Brook, NJ, and later graduated from Saddle Brook High School in 1966. Her husband George can easily recall the day they met on July 15, 1965 in West New York. "She was at a stop light and I engaged her in conversation. On our very...

Janet M. Musco, age 68, passed away on Monday, December 30 in 2019. She passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family, at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ. Janet was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 11th in 1951. She spent most of her life in various parts of New York before moving to Forked River, NJ in June of 2011. She lived together with her husband, son and his wife which allowed her to watch her three grandchildren grow up over the years. Janet loved her...

RoseMary Soltis Cheek of Tinton Falls, New Jersey entered eternal rest on December 30, 2019.  She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on October 22, 1949, the third daughter of John and Rozalia Soltis.  She lived in Long Branch for twelve years and then moved to West Long Branch where she lived for 50 years until moving to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls, New Jersey in 2003.  RoseMary graduated from Long Branch High School, Glassboro State College, (now Rowan University),...

To all my family and friends, I regret to announce the passing of my mother, Christina "Tina" Rose Naia. She had fought for over 20 years, having breast cancer 3 times with the latest fight being the last 3 1/2 years. Every time the doctors would tell her that she could stop the treatments to rest to enjoy what time she had left, she would fight harder. The doctors were amazed on her strength and how she would bounce back nearing death each time. On this past Saturday, Cancer...

Daniel William O’Connor "DOC" was born on July 6, 1955 in New York City. He passed away suddenly on December 24, 2019 at age 64. Dan lived most of his life in Forked River, NJ, before retiring to Myrtle Beach, SC. He worked for the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department as a Golf Course Manager, and later as a Lifestyle Director in Myrtle Beach. Dan was an avid sports fan, his favorites being the Yankees, Ravens, and UNC Tar Heels. He had a witty humor, and was loved...