All Obituaries

Stanley Richard O’Donnell, Sr., U.S. Navy and NJ Army National Guard, retired, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation and Healthcare where he was on comfort care.  Stanley was born July 3, 1941 in Potsdam, NY to the late Richard and Bernice O’Donnell. He graduated from Carthage Central High school in 1959.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in December 1959 soon after graduation. He served during the Vietnam war,...

John A. Kirby, 87, of Forked River, formerly of Kearny, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Born in Jersey City, living in Kearny before moving to Forked River in 1996. He was a Kearny Fireman for 31 years, retiring in 1994, he served our country in the United States Army during peacetime. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan DiScerni. Surviving is his wife Joan of 61 years, his son John and his wife Libby; his Daughter Maureen Cochrane and her husband Ned...

On Friday, November 17, 2023, another angel gained her wings.  Maureen F. Kalin, 69, of Forked River, NJ was called to Heaven.  Maureen, a beloved mother of 3 and grandmother of 4 was predeceased by her husband and soulmate, Bruce.  Together, Bruce and Maureen had 3 sons, Craig, David and Kevin.  Maureen was also blessed to have two daughters-in-law, Natalie (married Craig) and Jamie (married David,) whom she not only welcomed into the family with open arms but accepted...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our sweet Joan Marie Beveridge, 73. Joan died at her home on Sunday, November 26, 2023 after a long battle against bone cancer. With her Rosary in hand, she was ready to see her Mom again and be welcomed home to Heaven.  Joan was born in Newark, NJ, grew up in Elizabeth and lived in Plainfield and Great Meadows for many years before moving to Forked River in 2005 with her husband so they could be near family.   She was...

Dianne Fedor, 92, of formerly of Forked River, died Thursday November 23rd. She was born in Carbondale, PA and lived in NJ since 1936. She graduated from St. Cecilia's High School and attended Rutgers University for Business Administration. Mrs. Fedor was the administrative assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Seton Company in Newark, NJ for 29 years. She was a member of the North Arlington Woman's Club, past president of the North Arlington Junior Woman's Club, and past...

Mary C. Zlotek, 98 died peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Mary was born in Bayonne, NJ and lived in Hillside, NJ for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph E. Zlotek in 1999. Mary moved to Forked River in 2005 to live with her son Joseph M. Zlotek and his family.  In 2019 Mary moved to Spring Oak Assisted Living Facility of Forked River. Mary loved her extended family and spent many summers on Long Island surrounded by her loved ones.  Mary and her husband...

Arthur Dautrick, 84, of Forked River passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 26, 1939. He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur & Elizabeth Dautrick, his mother and father in-law Victor and Rose Bonaccolta, his brother, William Dautrick, and his niece, Joy Hrynyk-Ward. Arthur was a family man, first and foremost. A devote Catholic, he was an active member of St. Pius Church of Forked...

George Spyros Katsianis, 79, of Forked River fell asleep on Thursday October 26, 2023.  Greek  Orthodox members believe that death isn't the end. Life is everlasting and George's soul will be reunited with the body and with Christ.  He was at home, after many months of having Parkinson's dementia and was cared for by his wife, Cathy Katsianis, Mairi, his caregiver and the loving Hospice Group Compassionate Care. He was born in Argolikon, Greece, a small village...

A beautiful life has ended too soon as God has asked one of his angels to return to Heaven.  With her loving family by her side Grace Gervasi (69) of Waretown, NJ passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023.  Grace was born in Staten Island, N.Y. and lived there until moving to Howell, NJ in 1986 and then finally retiring to Waretown, NJ to live out her golden years.   Grace was a kind-hearted soul who enjoyed many things in life including traveling and trips to the beach...

On October 15, 2023, Janet Lepeshko gained her wings. She had patiently awaited the reunion with her son, Lee, her grandbaby, Kory Lepeshko, and her faithful fur baby, Skeeter. Janet is survived by her husband of 60 years, Karl Lepeshko; her brother, Raymond McElroy, and his wife, Diane; her son, Scott, and his wife, Dawn; her daughter, Cheryl Bertoti, and her husband, Anthony. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, who, in her eyes, were perfect and could do no wrong: John...