All Obituaries

Harry R. VanCleve (Rick), 67 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home after a 4 ½ year battle with colon cancer on Thursday June 10, 2021. He loved watching NASCAR and going to Atlantic City for the past few years for the mini sprint race cars. He also enjoyed boating for most of his life, classic cars, motorcycles, airplanes and air shows. He retired as a senior diesel mechanic after 30 years from the Ocean County Road Department in 2017. He is survived by his wife Freda...

Charles W. Popek, 62 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday June 9, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA he spent time living in Folcroft, PA before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 35 years ago. He was happily retired as a welder from the Lakehurst Naval Base. He is well known for his love of fishing, boating, the water, and well-traveled vacations. Nothing he loved more, than his children that he cherished and was so very proud of. Charles was predeceased by his parents...

Wilbur W. Dawson, Jr., 75, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away on Friday June 4, 2021. Wilbur was born, raised and lived in Staten Island, NY until he moved to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 6 years ago. Wilbur retired as a Bus Operator from the MTA in 1995. He was an avid golf, fishing, and boating enthusiast.  He was an all-around sportsman who loved his NY sports teams. Wilbur was predeceased by his parents Wilbur Sr., Ada Reed along with sisters Laverne McDonnell,  Audrey Costello...

David Roy Belk February 19, 1948 - June 1, 2021 Survived by his twin sister Diane (Belk) Roberts, son David W.,  daughter Vicki Allen (Dave), god-daughter Kelly Roberts, nephew Kevin Roberts, girlfriend Holly Couch, best friends Sally & Jazz, and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews & cousins. Pre-deceased by his parents James (Jay) & Evelyn Belk of New Gretna, & his older brother. All services were held on June 7, 2021.

Chloe Belle Aguiling Harder, age 97, of Tuckerton, NJ, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, NJ. Chloe Belle was born in Jaro, Iloilo, Philippines, in 1923. She attended the prestigious Iloilo Preparatory School where she excelled in the arts and humanities. She was a gifted musician and a creative multi-media artist. Chloe Belle graduated from Centro Escolar University in Manila, Philippines, with a B.S. in Education, with a double major in...

Jorge Antonio Arroyo, born August 11,1955 in Cayey Puerto Rico passed away at Southern Ocean County Hospital on May 27, 2021. He is survived by his son Jorge Antonio Arroyo Jr and his daughter Marie Elizabeth Wyatt. His four grandchildren -Thomas, Nathan, Jorge, Arianna. Sister Nixa, Brother Franky, Nieces, Nephews and the beloved mother of his children Marie Snelling. Jorge loved laughter, music and dancing. His bright blue eyes, priceless smile, and distinct laugh will never be forgotten....

On May 25, 2021, Florence Taylor of Little Egg Harbor went home to her Lord after giving all the love her heart had to give here on earth. Florence Griffiths Dahms Taylor was born July 21, 1930 to Edna and Griffith Griffiths in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the 9th of 10 children.  As a girl, Flossy, as she was known to her friends and family, enjoyed ice skating, roller skating, dancing and swimming, especially at the beach.  She married Charles Dahms Sr. in 1949 and is...

Robert P. Fischer, 75 of West Creek, NJ passed away at Southern Ocean Medical Center on Thursday January 7th, 2020. Robert was born at home in West Creek and has spent his lifetime living there. Robert worked as a barber for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 493, the Eagleswood Fire Department, the Tuckerton Redmen Lodge and the Moose Lodge and he greatly enjoyed cutting hair. Robert was predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret Fischer, wife Myrna Fischer and...

Joseph Charles Ragyak, 74 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Monday May 24, 2021.  Born in Passaic, NJ he lived in Garfield, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 2 years ago.  Joseph worked at JL Presscott in Passaic, NJ and enjoyed going to the race track and to the casinos in Atlantic City. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Donna Ragyak and parents Joseph and Rose Ragyak sister Barbara. He is survived by his cousin Loretta Plaia (Angelo) of Little Egg Harbor as well...

Nancy McGoldrick, 77 of Little Egg Harbor and formerly of West Creek, NJ passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021.  Nancy worked in the accounting offices of Charles Labin and then Jump Perry & Company in Manahawkin for many years.  She enjoyed going to play BINGO, family parties and celebrating the holidays, but most of all she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband William McGoldrick in 2017 and brother Ray Clark. She is...