All Obituaries

Jean Carlin, 70, passed away at her home surrounded by love ones on January 6, 2019. Jean was born in Belfast, Ireland and immigrated to America in July 1975. Jean resided in the Forked River section of Lacey Township, New Jersey at the time of her passing. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Christopher; a daughter, Terri Krueger and son-in-law Kevin Krueger of Hazlet, NJ; a son John Carlin and her daughter-in-law, Remy Carlin of Forked River, NJ; Jean‘s surviving...

Barbara passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2019. Barbara was born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1919 to George and Theresa Stumpf. She retired from Cosmair/Loreal in Clark in 1988 after working there for over 24 years. She had lived in Clark for 59 years before moving to Forked River in 2010 A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,  she was a gifted cook and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cruises, and visiting Atlantic City She was predeceased by her parents, her...

Karen M. Devery 72, a talented beautician, loving sister, aunt, friend and life-long resident of Forked River, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2019.  She was in the comforting presence of her family at the Community Medical Center.  Born in East Orange and raised in Forked River, graduating from Central Regional High School. Karen followed her passion attending and then teaching for Wilfred Beauty Academy. Business owner, entrepreneur, and licensed professional, she built...

Joaquim ‘Jack’ Henriques, age 85 of Bayville, New Jersey has gone to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Jack had experienced a stroke on Wednesday, December 26th  in which he was surrounded by family and friends up until the time of his passing. Jack was born in Murtosa, Portugal on July 9, 1933. He had worked alongside his father, a boat builder, where he developed a strong passion for building boats; one in particular known as the Moliceiro which had been...

Geraldine S. LaFauci, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. She was 73 years old. Born in Irvington, she resided in Irvington, West Orange and Orange for most of her life before moving to Lanoka Harbor one year ago. Ms. LaFauci was a graduate of Irvington High School and was employed by the Township of Irvington before retiring in 2009. She was kind hearted, always cheerful and enjoyed the company of family and friends. She was predeceased by her...

Francis “Frank” Mancini Jr. was born on March 9, 1947 in Montclair, NJ to Frank and Angelina (Prestifilippo) Mancini.  Frank unexpectedly passed away at the age of 71 at Hackensack University Medical Center, on Thursday December 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Frank received his Master’s Degree in City & Regional Planning / Urban Development from Rutgers University in 1971.  He was well-respected within the professional community...

Edward D. Wiegand, 69, of Forked River died Saturday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Mr. Wiegand was a Navy Veteran and retired ten years ago from Lucent Technologies, INC, Holmdel, NJ. Surviving are is wife of 35 years Judith (Gilchrist) Wiegand, two daughters Catherine Wiegand of Forked River and Mary Haspel and her husband William of Surf City, NJ; two sisters Nancy Schwarzel and Diane Wiegand both of Maine and his brother John Wiegand of Chester, NJ and two...

James T. Nann, passed away at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Jimmy grew up in Irvington, NJ and moved to Union, NJ where he raised 3 sons, Brian, Garrett and Jimmy with his wife of 47 years, Jacqueline Conneely Nann. Jimmy is also survived by his brothers Ricky and Gene as well as 5 Grandchildren. They retired to Waretown, NJ and reside at the Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf and Country Club.  Remember Jimmy as someone who told a good story and could make anyone smile. 

Mary A. Pillo, 63, of the Forked River section of Lacey Township, died Sunday at home. Born in Pittston, PA, she resided in East Brunswick and Newton, PA, before moving to the Forked River section of Lacey Township in 2014. Mary was a registered nurse for 28 years at the Princeton Medical Center, Princeton. She was a communicate of the Church of Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Forked River. It was once said that Mary and Michael met through providential intercessions.  My life...

Ernest “Ernie” DeRosa, 70, passed away peacefully in his home in Whiting, NJ on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Ernie, a man who was everyone’s friend, was born on February 10, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ. He will be remembered as a kind and funny soul for all who loved him. Those who knew him will miss his loving heart, impeccable sense of humor, and of course, his awesome hair. Ernie had many passions in life, including guitar, wood-working, food, and above all, enjoying the...