All Obituaries

Arthur W. Bethanis, Jr., 64, of Barnegat passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born in Toms River, NJ to his late parents, Arthur W., Sr. and Joan Bethanis, he lived in the Barnegat area all of his life. He worked as a self-employed heavy equipment operator in the excavation industry. Artie enjoyed riding all terrain vehicles, snow mobiling, and spending time at his  home in upstate New York, which he built himself. His greatest pleasure was time spent with family and friends. He will...

Walter Dudek, 82, of Barnegat passed May 18, 2019. The son of John and Veronica (Sliwinska) Dudek, he was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, where he graduated from Thomas A. Edison Vo Tech.  Soon thereafter, he proudly served in the US Air Force, where he was stationed in Bermuda, Libya, and Germany. He was employed for many years as a toolmaker, eventually retiring from Kleiner Metal Specialties in South Plainfield. He married the former Rosemarie Misiur, to whom he was married...

Vivian M. Farley passed away peacefully while supported by family and friends on May 17, 2019.  Born June 26, 1934 in Plymouth, NH she was the daughter of Harry and Jennie Samaha and sister to Edna and Irene Samaha and devoted wife to the late Richard D. Farley.  At an early age she worked for the family restaurant in Plymouth and later pursued the teaching profession by graduating from Plymouth State College with an English degree. She eventually got married while in Plymouth and...

Patricia Faenza, 74, of Manahawkin, NJ passed on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born in Newark, NJ to her late parents, John and Theresa Beveridge, she lived for many years in Newark and relocated to Manahawkin where she worked as a hair stylist and beautician. "Patty" was also an active member of St. Mary's Parish and served as a volunteer usher at church for many years. Surviving are her three loving children, John Vizzone and his wife Donna, Marie Hoprich and her husband...

Daniel F. Lannuier, 81, of Barnegat passed Sunday, May 12, 2019 at home. Born in Lodi, NJ to his late parents, Raymond and Irene Lannuier, where he graduated from Lodi High School. A veteran of the US Army, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Rutgers University, of which he remained a proud member of the alumni. Daniel formerly resided in Ramsey, NJ and worked for 30 years as an auditor for the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. He later continued working for Emerson...

After his year and a half long battle with cancer, Gary W. Armour, 67, of Barnegat, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Anyone who knew him knows he did not go down without a fight.  Gary resided in Barnegat for 45 years with his wife, Susan.  He had worked for Wawa in Barnegat prior to his diagnosis.  Gary loved to shoot pool and spent most of his free time doing just that.  He was a member of several billiard leagues throughout southern New Jersey and enjoyed...

  Richard James Flynn of Barnegat sadly passed away on May 11, 2019 at the age of 85. Richard is survived by his wife, Lorraine Alpegiani Flynn, as well as his two daughters, Vanessa Coppola and Meghan Olin.Richard leaves behind a beautiful legacy in his five loving grandchildren: Lora, Peter, Alice, Abigail and Audrey. They brought him such joy.   Richard was born in the South Bronx. His parents, Michael and Christina Flynn, were immigrants from...

After a 3 week battle with cancer, Ryan Panico , 45, a native from Bayonne, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ryan resides in Barnegat with his wife, Jill and 3 sons, Ryan Jr., John, and Nicholas. Ryan was employed by Bank of America as VP of Client Services. Ryan loved spending all of his free time with his family and friends. He loved fishing, golfing and watching the Yankees. Ryan was a kind and loving man with a big heart. His smile and...

Joseph L. Connors, 85, of Barnegat passed on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Martha Alice (Leffler) Connors and a brother, George R. Connors.  He is survived by his sister, Martha “Alice” Melillo and her husband John; his two brothers, Frank Connors and his wife, Susan, and Daniel Connors and his wife, Nancy; five cherished nieces and nephews, John J. Melillo, Denise, Nancy, Ashley and Eric.   Viewing...

Evelyn M. Todd, 104, of Waretown and Florida passed on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born in Quarrington Hill, England, she is predeceased by her parents Edward J. and Mary (Raine) Harry; her beloved husband, Kingsley L. Todd; her loving daughter, Lynn Reinhardt. She is survived by her three sons, Kingsley L. Todd Jr. and his wife, Maureen, Bruce Todd and his wife, Lydia, Neil Todd and his wife, Nancy; thirteen cherished grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great...