Obituaries

Maria  R. Figueiredo

Maria R. Figueiredo

Sep 7, 2018

Maria Rita Figueiredo, age 57, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018.Of Sicilian descent, Maria was first-generation born and raised in the United States in Elizabeth, NJ.  She moved to Little Egg Harbor in 1984 after she married.  Her most recent employment was as a Secretary to the Assistant Principal at Pinelands Regional Junior...

Christian  J Hoechst  Jr.

Christian J Hoechst Jr.

Sep 4, 2018

Christian J Hoechst, Jr., age 77, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at home.  He was born June 7, 1941 in Camden, NJ and lived in Lindenwold, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 21 years ago.  Christian served honorably in the US Navy from 1961 to 1965.  He was employed by Budd Company...

Harriet  Ruth Thomas

Harriet Ruth Thomas

Aug 29, 2018

Harriet R. Thomas, 79 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday August 29, 2018.  Born in Anderson, S.C. she lived in Branchburg, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 15 years ago.  She worked for Airco BOC in Murray Hill, NJ, she was an avid bowler and she loved spending time with her family.Harriet was predeceased...

Sharon Schlagenhaft

Sharon Schlagenhaft

Aug 26, 2018

Sharon Schlagenhaft 70, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 26th after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Rahway NJ, she lived in South River and Spotswood before moving to Little Egg Harbor 17 years ago. She worked part time in the catering business as well as for Continental Airlines while devoting her life to raising her...

Bertha Kraker

Bertha Kraker

Aug 25, 2018

Bertha Kraker, age 102 entered eternal life on Saturday August 25, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband 52 years, John.  Bertha (Gliebe) began her rich life spanning more than a century on December 30, 1915 in the former German enclave of Gottschee, located in present-day Slovenia.  She endured great hardships during and after World War II...

Christopher Balis

Christopher Balis

Aug 23, 2018

Christopher L. Balis, 73 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Thursday August 23, 2018.  Born in Elizabeth, NJ he lived in Bayonne, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 16 years ago.  Chris served his country honorably in the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post #493.  He worked for Iron Workers Local...

Patricia  Gail Schadewald

Patricia Gail Schadewald

Aug 14, 2018

Patricia Gail Schadewald ""Mustang Gail"", age 76 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday August 14, 2018.  Born in Upper Darby, PA, she lived in Sharon Hill, PA and has resided in Little Egg Harbor for the past 30 years.  Gail worked as Laundry Supervisor at Linwood Convalescent Center before retiring.  She was a member of Good Shepherd...

James Conklin

James Conklin

Aug 11, 2018

James J. Conklin, 66 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018.  Born in Newark, NJ he was raised in Keansburg and lived in Egg Harbor twp. Before moving to Little Egg Harbor 24 years ago.  James worked for and retired from Costco in Manahawkin, NJ.  He was a member of the Italian American Club in...

Brantley  E Whittaker  III

Brantley E Whittaker III

Aug 9, 2018

Brantley E. Whittaker III, 60 of Bass River Twp., NJ passed away at home on Thursday August 9, 2018.  Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, he lived in Bushkill, PA before moving to New Gretna over 20 years ago.  Brant enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and spending time on the water.  He worked as First Mate and then Captain of the Miss...

Evelyn Hamrick

Evelyn Hamrick

Aug 7, 2018

Evelyn Hamrick (nee Trengove) age 93, formerly of Mystic Island, LEH and Delanco, NJ and the time of her death she lived in North Rome, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 7, 2018. Born in Riverside, NJ, she was predeceased by her husband Teddy Joe Hamrick.  She is survived by her children, Teddy Wayne Hamrick of Southampton, NJ, Diane Ackerman...

Jane Zick

Jane Zick

Aug 2, 2018

Jane Turner (Horley) Zick, 80, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018.Born in Rahway (NJ)  Hospital on September 13, 1937 to William C. and Edna (Emmons) Horley, she resided in her early years in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where she met her husband of 56 years,  Eugene ""Gene"" A. Zick, but not before a...

Harold  "Hal" Stern

Harold "Hal" Stern

Jul 29, 2018

Harold (Hal) Stern, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2018, at Southern Ocean Medical Center attended by his second wife, Gail Shackleton Stern of Manahawkin, New Jersey.Born on October 15, 1937, one of 8 children, to Amos Kensinger Stern and Verna Marie Stoner Stern of Morrisons Cove, Blair County, PA, Harold was...

Karen  M Jorgensen

Karen M Jorgensen

Jul 29, 2018

Karen M. Jorgensen 66 of West Creek, NJ passed away on Sunday July 29, 2018.  Born in Atlantic City, NJ Karen was raised in Mayetta, NJ before moving to West Creek 31 years ago.  She was a graduate of Southern Regional H.S. and enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and was an avid animal lover.She was predeceased by her husband David...

Cathy Winkowski

Cathy Winkowski

Jul 27, 2018

Cathy A. Winkowski, 62 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Friday July 27, 2018.  Born in Montclair, NJ she lived in Nutley, Bloomfield and Old Bridge before retiring to Little Egg Harbor 15 years ago.  She worked as an Office Manager for Arnel in Parlin, NJ and she enjoyed cooking, going to the beach and spending time with...

Antoinette Miglietta

Antoinette Miglietta

Jul 27, 2018

Antoinette Miglietta (1930-2018) age 88, passed away on July 27, 2018 at The Terraces, a loving and caring community in Little Egg Harbor, NJ.Antoinette (Toni) was an Interior Designer for many years and operated her own business, ""Interiors By Toni"" in Bergen County.  She was preceded by her beloved husband, Louis, and is survived by daughters Joanne Sparks and Rosemarie...

Chad Zembrzuski

Chad Zembrzuski

Jul 26, 2018

Chad Michael Zembrzuski, 41 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday July 26, 2018.  He was born and raised in Toms River, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor.  Chad was a NY Yankee fan and NY Giants fan even though he lived in Philly Territory and he enjoyed skateboarding.He was predeceased by his father Anthony Zembrzuski.He is...

Edward  J Brereton  Jr.

Edward J Brereton Jr.

Jul 24, 2018

Edward J. Brereton, 71 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ died at home on Tuesday July 24, 2018.  Born in Teaneck, NJ he lived in North Jersey and Texas before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1985.  Edward was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and worked as a mechanic for Gardner Cadillac in Manahawkin.  He enjoyed car shows, making deals at...

Linda Papa

Linda Papa

Jul 21, 2018

Linda B. Papa, 69 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Saturday July 21, 2018.  Born in East Orange, NJ she lived in Aberdeen, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 15 years ago.  Linda taught First Grade for the Marlboro Twp. Board of Education and as a Special Education teacher in Lakewood, NJ. She is survived by...

Helen Zielski

Helen Zielski

Jul 15, 2018

Helen Zielski, 88 of Bass River Twp., Nj passed away at home on Sunday July 15, 2018.  Born in Poland, Helen lived in Brooklyn, NY and Irvington, NJ before moving to Bass River in 1985.  Helen was a communicant of St. Theresa's R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor and was a member of the Rosary Society.   She enjoyed sewing, collecting...

Joseph Puglisi  Jr.

Joseph Puglisi Jr.

Jul 10, 2018

Joseph Puglisi Jr., 88 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday July 10, 2018.  Born in East Orange, he was raised in Newark and graduated from West Side High.  Joe served in the Army National Guard, was a carpenter and then built homes in northern New Jersey.  He was married for 65 years to the love of his life,...