All Obituaries

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 ...

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, ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christina Joan Folinus, 78, of Barnegat Twp., NJ. Christina went to be with her Lord peacefully on May 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 3,1948 Christina and her family moved to Ocean Gate when she was nine years old. She attended Ocean Gate Elementary school and was a 1965 graduate of Central Regional High School. It was through her love of books, that she became a Library Aide for the Berkeley ...

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother Nancy Vagg, 84, of Waretown, NJ, formerly of Jersey City, NJ. Nancy peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Even during the most difficult challenges of her illness, Nancy faced every obstacle with remarkable grace, strength, and dignity. She was born in Jersey City on May 8, 1942, to Eva Miller and ...

  It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Charlotte Aune at the age of 88, who departed this life peacefully on May 26th 2026.   Born on May 22nd 1938,  Rita  lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, a strong work ethic, and a warm, generous spirit that touched all who knew her. She was a loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her world, and she took great joy ...

Celebration of Life for William P. Thomas January 3, 1928 – May 22, 2026 William P. Thomas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at his home in Waretown, New Jersey, surrounded by love and family. He was 98. Born on January 3, 1928, in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, William lived almost his entire life in Bayonne, where he was raised alongside his brother, Al Thomas. The brothers shared a lifetime of fond ...

Richard C. Solomon, 70, of Lacey Township, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rich lived a full and vibrant life defined by friendship, laughter, music, and love for his family. A salesman by trade and a musician by passion, he had a gift for connecting with people and made friends throughout every decade of his life. Rich was the kind of person people naturally gravitated toward — fun-loving, ...

Joseph John Locascio, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.  Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce; his sons, Joseph (Claudine) Locascio of Denver, CO, Christopher (Leslie Ann) of Raleigh, NC; grandsons, Nicholas Locascio of Seattle, WA, William Locascio of Colorado Springs, CO; and his brother Louis (Sue Anne) Locascio of Lincroft, ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Carol L. Kennett, lovingly also known as “Mema” to many on April 27, 2026 at the age of 79. Carol was born on January 28, 1947 in Somerville, NJ, she grew up in Toms River, NJ, and later found her home in Bayville, NJ in 1975. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan Kennett, sharing 56 years of love and marriage together. She was truly a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. Her warmth, laughter and ...