All Obituaries

Perhaps they are not stars, but openings in heaven. On July 10th, 2018 Blaise Bozzelli became one of those stars. Blaise Bozzelli from Waretown, NJ passed away. Blaise lead a life of great accomplishments. He served his country and lead a successful career on Wall Street for over 35 years. His greatest accomplishment by far was touching the lives of his family and friends. He was a dignified gentleman in every sense of the word, an intellect, and owned a quiet kindness that touched many. He...

Frank I. Czubas, age 64, of Forked River, passed away on June 27, 2018.  Frank was born in Camden, NJ.  He was a former Camden City Police Officer and an Army Veteran of the Vietnam era. Frank was employed as a vocational teacher with the Juvenile Justice Commission, 1 Game Farm Road, Forked River. Frank is survived by his son John and his wife Ashley Czubas of Texas; his daughter Melissa Czubas and Michael Hatton of Tabernacle, NJ; his sister, Lorelei Skabowski of Texas; his...

John H. Penston, 76, of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2018 with his wife and two daughters at his side. He was the only son of James and Elizabeth Penston. He was born in Brooklyn, NY where he was a long time resident before moving to Forked River, NJ. John was a Plumber for the City of New York and member of Plumbers Local 1. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth and sisters, Josephine and Betty, and grandson Peter, Jr. John is survived...

Lucy Wilson Sly, 87, of Forked River, NJ died peacefully with her family on July 1,2018.  Lucy was born in Charlottesville, West Virginia.  She had a well-lived and well-traveled life.  She loved her jobs as a teacher and a counselor. She touched many lives with her compassion and knowledge.  Lucy is predeceased by her husband, John A.(2004) and her son, John F. (2016).  She is survived by her daughters, Melissa and Abigail; her most treasured grandsons, Michael...

On his own terms, and with his loving family by his side, Kenneth W. “Dirt” Edsell passed away in the comfort of his own real-life and self-made race car history museum. He was a true, one of a kind dirt car racing aficionado and if you knew him, you know there will never be another quite like him! Born in Newark, New Jersey, he lived throughout Middlesex County before settling into Forked River more than 18 years ago. For most of his life he worked as a truck driver, most...

Dorothy Pizcazotowski, 82, of Hazlet, died Saturday at Rose Garden Nursing Home, Toms River. Mrs. Pizcazotowski was born in New Bedford, Mass., living in Keyport and Hazlet and most recently moving to Forked River. She was employed by Lily-Tulip Paper Cup Company as an assembler, school aid at MaplePlace Preschool, Keyport and a former school aid at Holmdel Middle School.  Dorothy was also a member of the Keyport Historical Society  and was an avid photographer and...

It is with great sadness that the family of Carole L. Felten announces her passing on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the age of 82. Carole is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Charles L. Felten, as well as by her mother Victoria, father Harold, and two of her three children, Douglas and David. She is lovingly remembered by her son Dan and his wife Sarah, her daughter-in-law Kathy, and her five grandchildren Maya, Matthew, Luke, Danielle and Melissa. She is fondly remembered by her extended...

It is with great sadness that the family of Frances C. Verdolina announces her passing on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the age of 84. Frances (Fran) is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Carl G. Verdolina, as well as by her mother Rose, her three brothers Thomas, Salvatore, and Joseph Crivello, and her son-in-law Joseph Yorkanis. She is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Cynthia Trevisan and son-in-law Carey, her son Russell, her grandchildren Heather Alyse Yorkanis,...

Pauline was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, living most of her life in Little Ferry, New Jersey, before moving to Forked River twenty years ago.  Surviving are Pauline's daughter and her husband, Ada and John Brancaccio of Forked River; her son and his wife, Frank and Lori Mele of Little Ferry, NJ; and two grandchildren, Jennifer Mele and Nicholas Mele.

David Lawrence Lomauro passed away peacefully at the Toms River Community Medical Center on April 29th, 2018 surrounded by family. Mr. Lomauro was born on August 11th, 1954 in New Brunswick NJ, and lived in Whiting NJ. As a Master Plumber, inventor, and established business owner David most enjoyed helping friends and family and offering acts of kindness. Growing up as a young boy around the sport of racing, David later became well known while donating his time to the East Windsor Speedway...