All Obituaries

Douglas Adams, 37 of New Gretna, NJ passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020.  Born in Atlantic City, NJ Doug has been a lifetime area resident.  He worked for Shoreline Construction and Great Bay Marina.  Doug was skilled with his hands and was talented at woodworking, electrical work, building trucks and mechanical work among many other things.  He enjoyed spending time on the water boating and riding motorcycles.     He...

Ferdinand “Fred” Peterson, 87, of the Sunrise Bay Community in Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Saturday September 12, 2020. He was born in Port Reading, NJ. He graduated from Woodbridge High School and Rutgers University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War with the 748th Engineering Field Maintenance Company. He worked for General Motors for 32 years...

Robert Wayne Cavileer, 72 of Little Egg Harbor passed away on Friday September 11, 2020. Robert was born in Tuckerton and spent his lifetime living in the Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor area. Robert served our nation in the United State Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a 1967 graduate of Southern Regional High School and worked and eventually retired as a landscape specialist on the Garden State Parkway.   Robert was predeceased by his parents Richard and Florence Cavileer, brother...

Geraldine Hayes (Buck), 86 of Bass River Twp, NJ passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2020.  She enjoyed collecting antiques and was an amazing care taker for her son Timothy.  Geraldine was predeceased by husbands William Buck and Howard Hayes, daughter Kathleen Buck and granddaughter Heather Flanagan.    She is survived by daughters Colleen Thorne, Sharon Gallagher (Daniel), and Rebecca Greis. Son Timothy Buck. Grandchildren Jennifer Dewalt (Sean),...

John P. Murray, 91 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 with his wife at his side. Born in Harrison, NJ, John spent time living in Jersey City and Park Ridge, NJ before retiring to Little Egg Harbor 26 years ago. John was a Communicant of St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church where he participated in the Knights of Columbus, Respect Life Ministry, was a “counter” and an Altar Server. He was a member of the VFW and volunteered...

Lorraine Ruth Mansfield, 88 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday August 16, 2020.  Born in Camden, NJ she lived in Springfield, FL and Manahawkin, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor.  Lorraine was a member of the Eastern Star in Collingswood, NJ and she enjoyed cooking and was a wonderful homemaker for her family whom she loved dearly.    Lorraine was predeceased by her first husband William James Weir with whom she had two children and her second...

Doris Anne Koed, 98 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Sunday August 16th, 2020. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Doris grew up, married and raised her family in Roselle, NJ. She attended the same school as her children, graduating from Abraham Clark High School. She moved to Waretown, NJ and later to Eutawville, SC.  After her husband's passing she moved to Hagerstown, MD and then to Little Egg Harbor over 25 years ago. She was a previous member of the Westley...

Anthony “Tony” Navarra AKA Duke, 83 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday August 8, 2020. Anthony was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent many years working and raising his family in the Philadelphia area before retiring to Little Egg Harbor. Anthony served our nation in the United States Marines and worked as an Electrician for Tony and Son’s Electric. He was a Communicant of St Theresa’s R.C. Church and a member of the American Legion and Republican Club...

Philip Fontanes, 94 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico he lived in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Little Egg Harbor 50 years ago.  Philip was a World War II Navy Veteran and worked for the New York City Housing Authority.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ana Fontanes in 2014. He is survived by his son John Fontanes and wife Ana of Little Egg Harbor, daughter Joanna Fontanes of Ft. Lauderdale, FL,...

Kathleen Cecilia Riehl, nee Ritter, 85 years old, passed away on 7/25/20 due to her heart condition, at home surrounded by her family and loved ones during her last days.   Our Pixie, always full of smiles and warmth, always felt closest to her Irish half, though we sometimes saw the Hungarian fierceness. She was a fae-like charmer who drew people to her like moths to a bright light. She was a loving wife, fantastic mother, devoted Nana, and dear friend to all who knew...