All Obituaries

On April 23rd, 2022, Arlan Specht passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and in the loving embrace of his wife of 43 years, Dee Specht. Arlan was born June 6th, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. Arlan, a loving son, was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Ellen Specht, Short Hills, NJ, his brother-in-law, John Reed, Atlanta, GA and his former wife, the mother of their children, Loretta Scholl, Bowden, Ga. Arlan had a successful, fulfilling career with JCP&L for 34 years,...

Theresa Ann Hartigan (Terry) was born on March 4, 1967 in Red Bank, NJ to Roseanne Shaffery and Joseph Stair. Theresa fought a courageous battle until the end and passed away on April 22, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Hartigan of 38 years, her children:  Daniel Hartigan Jr. , wife Angela Hartigan, Anthony Hartigan, wife Ellen Hartigan, Vincent Hartigan, wife Jessica Hartigan, and Katelyn Lelinho, husband Ralph Lelinho, and her sister...

Veronica B. Fiore, 101, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, peacefully passed away, Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Barnegat Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Barnegat, NJ. Veronica was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ. It was there she fell for the love of her life, Nicholas and became a wartime bride, whose marriage lasted 68 years. Although she was employed as a part-time high school cafeteria worker, her main occupation was raising two wonderful daughters. She was a devout...

Patricia (Patty) Ann Palermo, 62, of Waretown, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 10th, 2022 with her three children by her side. Patty was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. She became a resident of New Jersey raising her family with great love. Patty found happiness in traveling, being near any body of water, country music, cheering on the Yankees, and so much more. Patty was a devoted mother and grandmother.  Her greatest joy in life was spending time and creating memories with...

Jay "Barry" Cornelius, 81, passed away peacefully in his Ocean Gate home on Tuesday April 5, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Barry was born on June 7, 1940 at the home of his parents in the town of Ocean Gate. Barry was a graduate of Central Regional High School class of 1958. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On June 21,1975 Barry married the love of his life MaryAnn. On that day, he also became a father to Mike and Bud Walsh. Barry was employed by the...

Richard Petersen was born on July 14, 1943 and passed away on April 5, 2022. He was a beloved father, husband, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Ellen Lutter Petersen. Richard and Ellen met in kindergarten, and married in 1967, enjoying 55 years of marriage together. Richard served in the United States Marines from 1961-1965. He loved his country deeply. He then served as a police officer for the New York City Police Department, later becoming a detective. Richard and Ellen raised...

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Neil Mcnerney, 63 of Forked River, NJ passed on 4-4-22. Born in Brooklyn, NY, lived his childhood in Hazlet, NJ and lived in Forked River for many years. Neil was a talented and hardworking electrician since the young age of 19. Neil was a proud member of the Local 400 IBEW for 20+ years. Before recent retirement, Neil was one of the most dedicated Journey men in Local 400. Neil’s family meant the world to him, and he devoted his work and life...

Joan Marie Cunningham, 83, of the Forked River section of Lacey Township, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Lanoka Harbor. Joan was born and raised in Staten Island, NY; It was there where she fell in love with her husband, Edmund.  They were married for 44 years, and they truly shared a once in a lifetime love story. For the past 20 years, she has been a Lacey Township resident. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her greatest joy in...