All Obituaries

Michael P. Smith, 80, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Monday, April 12, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he retired from the New York Police Department after twenty years of serviceis and is a United States Marine Corp Veteran. Surviving are his beloved wife, Marie; three loving children, Michael F. Smith (Laura), Donna Smith and JoAnn Hoffman (David); two loving step-children, Stefanie Kane and Jacqueline Christiano; ten cherished grandchildren, Michael Jr....

Robert Bethanis, 72, passed away on Saturday, while in the thoughts and prayers of many friends and family members.  A proud member of the NJ Forest Fire Service, he served for 55 years as a District Warden and was a mentor and friend to many.  He worked most of his life at Fisher Sand & Gravel in Bayville.  Bob enjoyed hunting and winning drag races. He found a love of cooking, and he was always busy spending time with his family, especially the love of his life,...

John Yendrey, 84, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 peacefully at home.  Born in Bayonne, NJ to his late parents, John and Kathryn Yendrey, he is predeceased by his two wives, Maryann and Louise. Surviving are his two loving children, Debra Picariello and John Yendrey; two cherished grandchildren, Nicole, and husband, Joseph McDonough and Michael Picariello and two great-grandchildren, J.J. and Christopher McDonough. John was a United States Army Veteran and a...

Marcy J. Krakowsky, 54, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on  Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  Born in New York, NY to her late parents, Samuel and Rochelle Halfter, she is survived by her beloved husband, Jay and three loving children, Brook, Sara and Adam.  A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Beth Moses Cemetery, West Babylon, NY. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Vita D'Amico, 87, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY to her late parents, John and Agnes Marotta, she is survived by her two loving children, Michele Ciccone and Anthony D'Amico; grandson, AJ Ciccone; great-grandson, Stevie Ciccone and her brother, John Marotta. Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. Mass offered Friday, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's...

James J. Crawford, 81, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Monday, April 5, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Jersey City, NJ to his late parents, Thomas and Margaret Crawford, he is survived by his beloved wife, Angela; three loving sons, Sean, James and Scott and eight cherished grandchildren. Services are private at the family's request. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Barbara J. Przywozny, 77, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Sunday, April 4, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Newark, NJ to her late parents, Joseph and Sophie Golota, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward. Surviving are her two loving children, Matthew, and his wife, Lori Przywozny and Karen Przywozny and three cherished grandchildren, Kalina, Brianna and Izabella.  Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021  from 2-4 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay...

Rose Ann McMahon, 75, of Whiting, NJ, passed on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Community Medical Center of Toms River, NJ.  Born in Brooklyn, NY to her late parents, Ferdinand and Rose Ciccone, she is survived by her beloved daughter, Dana. Services are pending. (www.BarnegatFH.com)

Frank J. Stachowicz, 85, passed away at home on the morning of Holy Thursday, following a lengthy illness.  He was born to Mary Piskadlo and Frank Stachowicz in Elizabeth, NJ, where he lived until moving to the Mirage in Barnegat in 2006.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he had worked as an airplane mechanic.  Known as “Frank the Mailman,” he retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years of employment, primarily as a letter carrier in Hillside,...

Thomas J. Stiles, 92, of Waretown, NJ, passed on Thursday, April 1, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in North Bergen, NJ, to his late parents, Edwin and Edith Stiles, he is formerly of Ridgefield, NJ. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Irene. Surviving are his two daughters, Lynn M. Stiles, of Waretown and Carol A. Bemis, of VT; two cherished grandchildren, Thomas and Matthew and his brother, John Stiles. Also pre-deceased is his sister, Edith Pfeil. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April...