All Obituaries

Maureen J. Lee, 63, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Obituary is pending. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Josephine Sudman, 92, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 peacefully at home. Obituary is pending. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Barnegat, NJ. (www.BarnegatFH.com) 

Paul Piccione, 86, of Waretown, NJ passed on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned an engineering degree from New York City College before marrying his high school sweetheart, Virginia Cecere. Following college, he began his career in the construction field, where he quickly demonstrated his abilities as an innovator through his achievements at Meadows Cost Estimating Service NYC and Wood and Tower Cost Estimating in Princeton, NJ - later...

Judith “Judy” Ann Manicone, 82, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Friday, September 15, 2023. Predeceased by her son, Robert Manicone, and her parents, Edith and Angelo DelTufo, she was born in raised in Newark, NJ and moved to Pompton Lakes in 1952. She met the love of her life at the age of 14 which she married and celebrated 65 wonderful years with, Michael Manicone. Judy was a huge NY Yankees fan who enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, but also loved to entertain her family and friends...

Joseph A. Stanilious (Joe), 85, of Barnegat and formerly Long Beach Island and Wharton, NJ passed away peacefully on 9/13/23.  Joe was born in Wharton, NJ and was a graduate of Dover High School class of 1956. Joseph retired after a successful 50+ years in the electrical supply business, first at Kahant Electric and later Cooper Electrical Supply where he applied his dedication and work ethic and was consistently recognized as one of the top sales representatives.  In earlier...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our father Walter “Pete” Peterson, 98, of Barnegat, NJ passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in San Francisco, CA to his late parents, Jack and Julia Peterson, he is a US Army Veteran of World War II. Walter retired from Western Electric and worked for Ocean County Community College in the grounds and maintenance department until he was 80. He was also an active volunteer and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in...

Joan M. Smith, 90, of Barnegat, NJ  passed peacefully at home on September 11, 2023. She formerly resided in Bayonne, NJ and is predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years, Albert L. Smith, Sr.. Surviving are five loving children and their spouses, Karen Smith, Janlori and Walter Komorowski, Lois Smith, Christopher and Liz Smith, Albert and Michelle Smith, Richard Lane; ten cherished grandchildren, Justin, Stacy, Joseph, Aubrey, Danny, Douglas, Christopher, Kevin, William and Hailey;...

Veronica E. Fitzgerald, 84, of Waretown, NJ, known to the many that loved her as "Ronnie", passed on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Born in Bronx, NY to her late parents, John and Alice Fromholz, Ronnie was raised in Middle Village, Queens and lived there until her marriage to John Fitzgerald in 1961, after which they established a home and a new life in Jackson Heights, Queens, where they started their family.   From Queens, they relocated to Parsippany, NJ where they...

Edna F. Mikos, 97, of Barnegat, NJ passed Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born in Altoona, PA to her late parents, Peter and Emilia Radwanski, she was one of seven children. Edna formerly resided in Iselin, NJ and worked as a clek typist for the Worthington Co. in Harrison for 45 years. An avid bowler, she hit a high score of 275 out of a possible 300 perfect game. Moving to Mirage in Barnegat 23 years ago with her husband Edward afforded her the opportunity to make new friends and become a...

Kathryn “Tootsie” Gurley, 93, of Lakewood, NJ passed away September 5, 2023 in Barnegat. Born July 2, 1930 in Lakewood, NJ to her late parents, Francis “Buddy” and Eleanor “Mickey” Ogborne, Tootsie, as she was affectionately known, was a long time resident of Lakewood where she spent much of her time at her father’s soda shop. She had a passion for singing in her younger years, and brought joy to those around her with her beautiful voice. Tootsie...