Obituaries

May 18, 2020

Michael J. McGettigan, 62 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Monday May 18, 2020. Michael was born in Atlantic City, NJ and spent time living in Absecon, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1986. Michael graduated from Holy Spirit High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Dickenson College in Carlisle, PA. He...

May 18, 2020

Ronald J. Keller Sr., 77 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Monday May 18th, 2020. Born in Stratford, NJ Ronald spent time living in Lindenwold, NJ before moving to Manahawkin in 2008. Ronald served our Nation in the United State Marine Corp. and later retired as a New Jersey State Police Officer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing,...

May 13, 2020

Albert Joseph DeSilva, 82, of Little Egg Harbor NJ died Wednesday, May 13, at his residence. Mr. DeSilva was born in Cleveland, OH and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He resided in Staten Island, NY before settling in NJ 34 years ago. He was a General Manager for the NYC Transit Authority for 25 years before retiring. Mr. DeSilva served in...

May 5, 2020

Donna E. Hillegass, 84, of Little Egg Harbor Township, Tuckerton, NJ died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Seacrest Nursing Home, Tuckerton, NJ.

Ms. Hillegass was born at home in New Buena Vista on August 9, 1935,  daughter of the late Glenn C. "Pap"  and Bernice (Ream) Hillegass.

She is survived by Nephew- Glenn husband of  Theresa Imler; Niece- Laura Mattern;...

May 2, 2020

Arlene M. Kacvinski, 80 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Saturday May 2nd, 2020. Born in Bayonne, NJ Arlene spent time living in East Brunswick, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 18 years ago. Arlene worked as an Administrative Assistant for Carter-Wallace and was a Communicant of St. Theresa's R.C. Church in Little Egg Harbor....

May 1, 2020

Gretchen Gaudet, 48, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J. departed this life on May 1, 2020 of complications after surgery. Spouse of the late William Taber and the daughter of the late John Gaudet and Mary Gaudet Madonia. Most of her early life was spent happily on Long Beach Island. She was known as a wonderful artist, Pied Piper to children...

Apr 30, 2020

Barbara Park, 73 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday April 30, 2020. Born in Camden, NJ Barbara spent time living in Gloucester City, NJ and Little Egg Harbor, NJ part time until moving to Little Egg Harbor full time in 2011. Barbara worked as a Librarian for the Camden Free Public Library for 50 years and was...

Apr 19, 2020

Joseph John Mancino passed away on Sunday, April 19th 2020.  He was Born on August 9, 1944 to Jeanette (Saporito) Mancino and Benedict Mancino In Brooklyn, NY.  He grew up in Brooklyn and Queens NY, before moving to Staten Island, NY, Old Bridge, NJ, Manalapan, NJ and ultimately Little Egg Harbor, NJ, where he lived and is survived by his...

Apr 16, 2020

Apr 13, 2020

Geraldine (Geri) Marchesano (née Smallridge), 76 of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, died Monday, April 13, 2020 of complications from corticobasal degeneration peacefully in her sleep at home. Born May 15, 1943 in Queens, New York to Mary Butler and James Hayhurst, Geri was an infant foster child to Julia and Harry Houser, the only parents she ever knew.

In...

Apr 13, 2020

Hugh B. DeHaven Jr. 77 of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, April 13, 2020. Hugh was born May 14, 1942 in Pleasantville, New Jersey to Hugh and Betty DeHaven. He graduated from Ocean City high school. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy...

Apr 13, 2020

Edward Sapanara, 90 of Galloway, NJ passed away on Monday April 13, 2020 at Spring Village Assisted Living. Born in Hackensack, NJ Edward spent time living in Emerson, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 18 years ago. He was a member of the Lions Club and loved travelling.

Edward was predeceased by his parents Michael and Lucy Sapanara and...

Apr 11, 2020

Julia Susie Brumbaugh, lovingly called Julie, 82 of Little Egg Harbor NJ passed away Saturday morning April 11th, 2020. Julie was a free spirit who lived a full life hosting and participating in many family gatherings and celebrations. All were warmly welcomed as her front door was always open to everyone. Sunday dinners at the Brumbaugh house was a weekly...

Apr 8, 2020

Doctor Murray Thomas Harris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 22, 1925 to Harry and Myrtle Harris.  He died in Edison, New Jersey on April 8, 2020 at the age of 94.  Murray lived in Philadelphia as a child.  He had one younger brother, Benjamin.  The family moved to Tuckerton, New Jersey when he was about 15.  There he...

Apr 3, 2020

Joseph Anthony Vetri, 64 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Friday April 3, 2020. Born in the Bronx, NY Joseph spent time living in Dumont, NJ where he graduated from Dumont High School before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 20 years ago. Joseph was a retired Bio-Medical Technician and was an avid collector of guns, knives, coins...

Apr 1, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Patterson, 49 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at Seacrest Nursing Home on Wednesday April 1, 2020. Jeffrey was born in Jacksonville, NC to Jerry and Dayle Patterson. Jeffrey served our nation in the United States Navy and loved marching band and playing video games.

He is survived by his children Bradley Patterson, Madison Patterson and Ashlynn...

Mar 30, 2020

Robert “Robby” A. Anderson, 42 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Monday March 30, 2020. Born in Dorchester, MA, Robby spent time living in Florida before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 3 years ago. Robby played little league baseball and pop warner football all the way into Southern Regional High School where he graduated in 1996. He...

Mar 29, 2020

Irene Titus passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Irene was born in New York City to Edward F. X. and Irene A.J. Novey on March 22, 1960. She had spent weekends at Long Beach Island since 1978 and resided in Manahawkin since 1987. 

Her professional life was anchored by her love...

Mar 25, 2020

Robert James Parlin, 24 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020. Robert was born in Toms River, NJ and has lived in Little Egg Harbor, NJ since 2003. He was a graduate of Pinelands High School and enjoyed fitness, being outdoors and gardening. He was extremely funny and could brighten up a room with his...

Mar 24, 2020

Stephen Gerard Lelionis Sr., 65 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday March 24th, 2020. Stephen was born in Philadelphia, PA and has lived in Little Egg Harbor, NJ since 1999.

Stephen was predeceased by his brother Joseph Lelionis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Louise P. Lelionis (née Kirby), three sons Anthony Lelionis...