Raymond Thomas Hutnik, 90 of  Berkeley Township, NJ passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  Raymond was born in Jersey City, NJ on April 29, 1932.  Prior to moving to Toms River, NJ Raymond raised his family in Little Ferry, NJ.  He retired and relocated to Ocean County 28 years ago with his wife Adele. Raymond and Adele (Capitelli) have been married for almost 68 years. For Raymond, his faith, friends, and above all...

Edward J. Owens, 75, of Manchester, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Lakewood, NJ, before settling in Manchester 21 years ago. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before establishing a career as an Electrical Mechanic for the NJ DOT in Wall Twp., NJ and also had a second job working for Home Depot in Lakewood, NJ and later Howell, NJ. He was a member of the American Legion Post 129 and the Disabled American Veterans...

Helen Dietz, 93 of Silver Ridge Park North section of Berkeley Twp., NJ entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. Helen was born on January 23, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Andrew and Anna Kanuck and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Helen met her husband Nick at a dance and they were married October 15, 1949. She was a loving wife for 57 years to Nick and they enjoyed their life together. They resided in Elmhurst, New York, then to...

Maurice F. “Ben” Kleinbard of the Leisure Village West section of Manchester Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was 92. Born in New York City in 1931, he married Kathleen Kelly and raised a family in Parlin, NJ before moving to Paramus and Bedminster, NJ, then finally settling in Manchester Township in 1987. Ben was a United States Army Korean War Veteran where he served as a Telephone and Teletype Repairman. Upon leaving...

Fred J. Wilson, 76, of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Born in Newark, NJ, he lived in Harrison, NJ before moving to Toms River in 1986. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army before establishing a career as a Diesel Mechanic for Ryder in Wall Twsp., NJ. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Alice (Wojciechowski) Wilson, and his parents Caleb and Agnes Wilson. Fred will be forever held in the hearts of his loving family; daughter...

Anthony S. DeMarsico, 61 of Toms River, passed peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family and close friends. Anthony was born May 19, 1961, in the Bronx, New York to the late Douglas and Carolyn DeMarsico.  He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a successful restaurant owner/chef.  He will be missed by all who knew him. Anthony dedicated his life to his family and his restaurant. Anthony’s...

Catherine E. Eckman (nee Deimler), 99, of Silver Ridge Park Westerly section of Berkeley Twp., NJ, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Palmyra, PA, she lived in Avenel, NJ before moving to Berkeley Twp. in 2017. Catherine worked for the Hersey Import Company in Rahway, NJ . She was predeceased by her husband Donald Eckman and her son James Dean Sellar. Catherine is survived by her three daughters Debra Eckman-Grimshaw, Dianne Miloscia and Donna Ancillai, a sister Thelma...

Anthony Chirichillo, 102, of Seaside Heights, NJ, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived in Staten Island, NY, before moving to Ocean County in 1953. Anthony was a United States Army WWII veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Catharine of Siena RC Church of the Parish of St. Junipero Serra, Seaside Park, NJ. Anthony was a contractor and owned several motels and rental properties in New York and New Jersey for many years.  He was a Master Plumber by...

Janice A. Innella, 80 of Toms River, NJ died on Sunday January 22, 2023 in her son’s arms with Tiffany and Annaliese by her side. Janice was born in Paterson, NJ and lived in Garfield and Seaside Park, NJ before moving to Toms River, NJ. She was a parishioner of St. Justin RC Church in Toms River, NJ. Janice owned Goode Tymes Tavern in Fairfield, NJ and The Colony Motel in Seaside Heights, NJ. She worked as a legal secretary for Golman and Carlet in Clifton, NJ and...

Ann M. Lysak, 95, of Seaside Heights, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home with her sons Rob and Gary. Born in Hillside, NJ, she raised her family with her husband Bob in West Orange, NJ before settling in Seaside Heights, NJ in 1972. Ann was a gifted Massage Therapist who healed and helped many people over the course of her 25 year career. She is preceded in death by her husband B. Robert Lysak, her parents John and Mary (Trijuda) Kolaska, and her siblings;...