Virginia Matrano, 94, of Toms River, NJ passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was a longtime resident of Elizabeth before moving to Toms River in 1998. Virginia was an Executive Accounts Payable for White Machine in Kenilworth, NJ for many years. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrea and Amelia (nee DeLuca) Matrano and her two brothers Joseph and Andrew Matrano and a sister Mary. Surviving is her sister Emily Matrano of Toms River, NJ. The family...

Rachelle A. Farrell, 66, of Lavallette, NJ, retired Registered Nurse, passed away into God’s arms, September 26, 2022. Born in Jersey City, NJ to father Pasquale Ionno and mother Lucile Burgoyne, she attended Memorial High School in West New York, and graduated from Toms River North High School. She then received an Associate’s Degree from Ocean County Community College in Nursing, and completed courses toward a Bachelor’s Degree which helped her excel even more in how she...

Shirley Moramarco (Gladfelter) 75, of Manchester, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in York, PA, she lived in Seaside Park and Lavallette, NJ, before recently settling in Manchester. Shirley was a CPA for Gerald Egan CPA in Brick, NJ, she was a member of the American Association of University Women, as well as an avid quilter, belonging to Beach Plum Quilters. She is preceded in death by her parents Clair and Beulah (Brenneman) Gladfelter. Shirley will be forever...

William F. Meehan, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 25, 2022. William was born on July 11, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anna and William Meehan. He was the youngest of three children, two preceded him in death. William was educated at LaSalle Academy in New York, and Saint Bonaventure University in Olean, New York with a Bachelor’s in Business. William enlisted in the Marines after graduating from college. He was an auxiliary...

Thomas A. Beach, Sr., 75, of Toms River, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, he raised his family in Lakewood, NJ, before settling in Toms River for the last 25 years. A graduate of Seton Hall University with a Masters degree from Rutgers University, Tom was Head of Social Work at Kimball Medical Center.  Then later served as Chief Licensing Inspector for NJ Department of Human Services, specializing in the safety of children and families. Tom...

Rose Marie Monti, 85, of Berkeley Twp., NJ passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY,  she lived in Long Island, NY before moving to Berkeley Twp. in January 1996. Rose Marie worked in Retail for many years at A&S in Lake Grove, NY. After she retired, she was very involved with her community as an active member of the Italian-American Heritage Club leading their members and giving back to her community and awarding scholarships. She also enjoyed...

Elizabeth A. (Durante) Bartolf, “Betty Boop”, 80, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born in Greystone Park, NJ and raised in West Long Branch, NJ. She graduated from Long Branch High School in 1959. She worked as a receptionist for EAI in Eatontown, NJ where she met her future husband. They married in 1965 and started their family living briefly in Shark River Hills before moving to Bricktown, NJ, to raise their daughters. She studied fine arts,...

Eugene J. McGivney, 82, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Born in Bronx, NY, he lived in Brooklyn before settling in Whiting, NJ.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era before establishing a career as a New York City Police Officer with the 67th Precinct in Brooklyn.  Eugene is preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Burns) McGivney, as well as his parents Owen and Marion (McMorrow) McGivney. He will be...

Marguerite Smith (nee Pieroni), 74, of Lavallette, NJ, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Born in Jersey City and raised in North Bergen, NJ, she lived in Montvale, NJ and summered in Lavallette from the early 1970’s until moving there permanently 13 years ago. Marguerite was a parishioner of the Parish of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Lavallette and was a member of the Knights of Columbus 8415 Ladies Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her son, Todd Michael Smith. Marguerite is...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Juri Villand, (Jackson, NJ) who passed away on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus in Lakewood, NJ at the age of 78. George was born in Tallinn, Estonia and lived in Jackson, NJ for 40 years following residing in St. Thomas, USVI for 10+ years. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a sergeant while working in security for Freehold Raceway in Freehold, NJ for 23 years prior to his...