All Obituaries

James Leo Brinson Jr., 60 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Monday April 5, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA he lived on Long Beach Island before moving to Little Egg Harbor 25 years ago.  James worked as a Repairman for NJ Transit in Egg Harbor Township.  He enjoyed painting and was very passionate about cooking.  He was an avid sports fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams and he enjoyed playing golf. James was predeceased by his parents James and Mary Brinson,...

On April 2, 2021, Donna Grodkiewicz, loving daughter, sister, grandchild, niece and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at the age of 54. Donna was born on February 6, 1967 in Newark, New Jersey. The daughter of Ronald and Paula Grodkiewicz. Donna was a graduate of Franklin High School in New Jersey and then graduated at the Katherine Gibbs Business School. Donna was an executive secretary in the acquisitions department of the corporate offices of Dunkin Donuts before her health forced...

Frank Fernandez, 93, passed away on April 2, 2021 in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Born in Hackensack, Mr. Fernandez served with the military police in Japan after World War II and he recalled many of the people and his experiences there. In 1954, Mr. Fernandez married the former Helen Booth, also of Hackensack . They adopted two children. Mr. Fernandez gained great satisfaction through his career with the National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers and he was active in the First Dutch Reformed...

Joan Pauline Patch, 75 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Friday April 2, 2021.  Born and raised in Newark, NJ she lived in Cranford, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 16 years ago.  Joan enjoyed playing BINGO, gardening and going to Atlantic City but most of all loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Joan was predeceased by her husband Richard Patch in 2014 and brother David Dangeleit in 2019. She is survived by her sons Thomas Patch and wife Tracy of...

Kenneth Felix Orr, 78 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in West Virginia before moving to Little Egg Harbor. Ken had many different jobs throughout the years. He worked as a Lifeguard and a Letter Carrier for the Post Office when he was younger. He was a Chiropractor and an Environmental Health Specialist for the State of NJ. Ken proudly worked as an Environmental Protection Specialist for the US Coast Guard between 1991 and...

Dorothy Carol Ponzini (nee Wager) 86 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 24th 2021. Born in Chicago, IL, Dorothy moved to NJ where she raised her family in Hazlet. As the first female manager in company history, Dorothy retired from Tom McAnn shoe store before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2003. There Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, gardening and swimming as well as spending time with her beloved family. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Joseph and...

Joseph McIlroy, 82 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2021.  Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he lived in New York prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  Joseph was a professional soccer player in Northern Ireland before moving to the United States and becoming a Fireman with the NY Fire Department, Engine Company 201 in Brooklyn.  He also spent countless hours volunteering at ground zero during 9/11 and he served in the US Army from 1961 to...

Edward R Chatterton, 94 of West Creek, NJ passed away on Sunday March 14, 2021.  Born in Delanco, NJ he has resided in West Creek for over 45 years.  Edward was a member of Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom, NJ where he served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher.  He worked for Lockwood’s Electric Motors in Trenton, NJ and worked part time as a wedding photographer and was a World War II Navy Veteran.  Edward an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, crabbing and...

Wayne Boyd, 78 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Wednesday March 10, 2021.  Born in Johnstown, PA he lived in Neptune, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 17 years ago.  Wayne worked as a Cryogenic Technician for Union Carbide/Praxair specializing in industrial gases.  He was a member of the Elks in Rahway, NJ and he was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed his Corvettes and Dodge Challenger. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Services...

Marie T. Stinson (age88) passed away peacefully at her home in Little Egg Harbor Twp. on Thursday March 4th 2021.  It was a long standing wish of hers that she remained in her home until the end, and she achieved that wish with the help of her family.  She has gone to be with her beloved husband, Joe who preceded her on February 24th, 2000.  She was born in Philadelphia PA and lived in West Chester PA where she met and married Joseph Stinson and began their journey together,...