Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

Raffaela Manfredo, 89, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully with family and friends at home on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Raffaela was born in New York City, then spent her childhood living in Italy before returning to the U.S when she was 12. She lived in NYC and was a long-time resident of Maywood, NJ before moving to...

Aug 4, 2025

Thomas John Turlish, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bass River on August 4, 2025.

He was born on July 5, 1957, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late John and Doris Turlish, and was raised in Bayville before eventually settling in the quiet woods of New Gretna.

He was the second oldest...

Aug 4, 2025

Ralph B. Babrisky, 84 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on August 4th, 2025 surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Neptune, NJ and spent most of his life living in Morganville, before moving to Little Egg Harbor 13 years ago.

Ralph proudly served our nation in the United States Navy. He was the first mailman in...

Aug 3, 2025

Joseph Albert Giess, 96 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Sunday August 3rd, 2025. Joseph was born in Rahway, NJ and grew up in Rahway and Avenel, NJ. He lived in Edison, NJ with his wife Josephine and two daughters for 28 years. After that, he and his wife retired to Pinehurst, NC for almost 13 years and...

Jul 31, 2025

Barbara Joan Ledig (maiden name Best) passed away peacefully under Hospice Care on July 31st, 2025 at the age of 89 at her home in Nixa Missouri. Born on November 26th, 1935 in Newark NJ to Raymond and Lillian Best, Barbara exhibited a love for dance early on and pursued that passion throughout her primary and teenage years. 

At one point...

Jul 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Michelle Lynn Barron fondly referred to as “Schkelly” on July 30,2025 in Manahawkin, NJ, after a hard fought battle with kidney disease. She was surrounded by her loved ones who comforted her with prayers and stories filled with love and laughter. 

She is pre deceased by her grandparents; Walter...

Jul 26, 2025

Jul 26, 2025

Veronica “Ronnie” Mary Shaffer (nee Archer), 81 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday July 26th, 2025. Veronica was born in Philadelphia, PA, grew up in Haddon Heights, NJ and spent time living in Virginia and Long Beach Island before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2002. Veronica attended Camden Catholic School and college in Glassboro where she...

Jul 25, 2025

Carol Gaeta, a deeply loved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old.

Born January 5, 1949, as the daughter of the late Mildred Cozzolino and Joseph De Mayo, Carol spent most of her life in Nutley, where she built a life centered on love, kindness,...

Jul 25, 2025

Evelyn Clara Brown “Evie” 93 of Parkertown, NJ passed away on Friday July 25, 2025. Evie was the granddaughter of Oscar and Clara Letts who started St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown, NJ. She was a member of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Tuckerton, NJ since it opened in Mrs. White’s house in 1947. She worked in the cafeteria at...

Jul 25, 2025

Betty H. Shinn, 93, of Parkertown, NJ, passed away on July 25, 2025 at the Residence at Stafford in Manahawkin, NJ surrounded by her family. She was born to Chester and Margaret Holman in Parkertown, NJ, where she remained as a life-long resident. Betty enjoyed sewing, crocheting baby blankets, knitting and reading. Betty was a member of Tuckerton Historical Society...

Jul 24, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025

Jean L. Barcklow, 98 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday July 24th, 2025. Jean was born in Irvington, NJ and spent time living in Mountainside, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1984. Jean worked at Sears as a Sales Consultant and was a member of the bridge club. She also enjoyed square dancing and being...

Jul 23, 2025

Helen O. McCollum, 98, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Born in Monroe, NC, Helen spent time living in Beach Haven West NJ, Islamorada, FL, and Pennsauken, NJ, before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2019. Helen was a home maker who enjoyed fishing and boating.

Helen was predeceased by her parents William and Madge...

Jul 17, 2025

Anthony “Tony” James Iannone Jr., 83 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday July 17th , 2025. Anthony was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and spent time living in North Port and Island Heights, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2006. Anthony enlisted in the United States Navy at 17 right after high school and...

Jul 11, 2025

Jacob J. Strassburger, 91, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Friday July 11, 2025. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Jacob spent time living in Colonia, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1995. Jacob proudly served our nation in the US Navy aboard the USS Intrepid. He worked as an electrician for IBEW Local #164 in Jersey City,...

Jul 9, 2025

Thomas (Tom) E. Auer, 78, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Tom was a proud graduate of Dunellen High School (NJ), going on to serve a distinguished career in the United States Air Force. A Vietnam War veteran, and an Air Force logistics manager, he moved around the globe...

Jul 9, 2025

Janet Marie Davis, 80 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away surrounded by her sons and family on Wednesday July 9, 2025. Janet was born in and lived in Philadelphia, PA before moving to Little Egg Harbor 44 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Theresa R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor. Janet had a love of animals and...

Jul 6, 2025

Stacey Ann Whitley, 56, of Mystic Island, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Stacey was a beautiful soul — fiercely intelligent, deeply loving, and full of quiet strength. Her sharp mind and natural curiosity left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her, and her teachers at Saint Basil’s Academy often praised her...

Jul 3, 2025

Jessica Lynn Davis, 41 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday July 3rd, 2025. Jessica was born in Atlantic City, NJ and spent her life living in the Little Egg Harbor area. Jessica was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School in Absecon class of 2002 and enjoyed riding her bike and feeding hummingbirds.

Jessica is survived by her...