All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Hodgson (nee Wilson) of Forked River NJ, passed away on Thursday March 26th at home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Born in Plainfield, on March 29th 1937, she married Ronald Hodgson Sr. in 1958. They lived in Lakehurst NJ, Clearfield UT, and San Antonio Tx, before settling in Forked River NJ in 1971. Once settled in Forked River, Patricia worked at Bayview Convalescent Center in the Social Services Department and then at the Lacey MUA under the title...

Linda Packo, 62, of Waretown, NJ passed away on March 3, 2020. Linda was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Monmouth County, NJ where she graduated from Monmouth University.　 She worked as a Certified Public Accountant and then moved to Manalapan, NJ where she raised her family until moving to Waretown in 2013. Linda’s passion and commitment for her family knew no limits.　 She was a devoted wife, a loving, hands-on mother and the world’s best Grammy who put her family...

Allan Dennis Gudrian, Born March 24, 1942 was 77 at the time of his death. He passed in his sleep after a short illness, Tuesday evening, March 10, 2020 at the Barnegat Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, on Bay Avenue in Barnegat, NJ. There will be a viewing for friends and family at Layton’s Funeral Home, 250 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731. The viewing is on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 pm. With the funeral to follow on Saturday March 14, 2020, 10 am at the...

  Jose M. Murtosa, 66, of Bayville passed away at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ on March 8, 2020. He was born in Portugal coming to the United States in 1979 living in Bayville, NJ.  Jose was employed as a boat builder with Henriques Yachts since 1980. He was a parishioner of Saint Barnabas Church, Bayville.  Jose enjoyed spending time with his family and watching soccer and other sports with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maria...

Richard S. Conover, Sr., 64, of Brick, passed away peacefully at home, March 3, 2020. Richard, a lifelong resident of Brick, NJ, was an Operating Engineer of Local 825 for 25 years. First and foremost, he was a devoted family man, who enjoyed fishing with his buddy Bob, cruising, and riding his Harley.  He is predeceased by his mother, Jerleen Smith Conover and his sister, Cherylynn Conover. Surviving are his devoted and loving wife of 39 years, Donna; their three...

On February 26, 2020, Agnes Joyce (Cash) Desfosse, 84, was called home to the Lord after a long, hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and the residents and caregivers of Meridian Nursing and Rehab who, for the past eight years, have become her family.  She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ.  In 1976 she moved her family to the burbs - Brick, NJ.  Her heart, though, remained in her beloved Jersey City where...

Rolf W. Ahrens, 91, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020. Rolf was born in Newark, NJ, raised his family in Union, NJ, and moved to Forked River, NJ upon his retirement. He was a journeyman machinist, working his entire career at the Accurate Products Company in Hillside, NJ. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and was a lifelong member of the Swim and Sport Club, Flanders, NJ. Rolf was known for his puns and his love of travel, especially car trips. He was an...

  Raffaela (Rae) Schiumo, nee Cobuzio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Born to Angelina and Salvatore on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, New York where she grew up with her brother Dominic, Rae went on to marry Anthony and became a part of a beautiful extended family. Rae and Tony shared three children, six grandchildren and many beautiful memories together before Tony’s passing in 2004.  She was also predeceased by her parents, her...

  Kenneth James Freiwald, 69, of Waretown, passed away on February 17, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born on March 20, 1950 in Elizabeth, NJ and lived in Piscataway, NJ until joining the US Navy, serving proudly as a cryptologist during the Vietnam and Cold War eras. He is predeceased by his parents; Richard and Marie, and two sons; Joseph and Daniel. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Lois (nee) Ranaudo; His daughter, Aimee and stepchildren; Robert Miller and his wife...

John A Harding Jr., 77 suddenly passed away on January 23, 2020 in Atlantic City New Jersey. John was born in Bermuda to Winnifred and John Harding. He married Karen M. Curnyn ( July 24, 1976.) He graduated from Point Pleasant High School 1961. John managed many large construction projects such as roads and bridges. He was a Veteran Of The United States Marine Corps. He was devoted to his family, and he was described by All, as a Kind and Patient man with such a loving heart. He loved to...