All Obituaries

Ann E. Knowlton, 58, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Born in Las Vegas, NM to her late parents, Clark and Ruth Knowlton, she is survived by her three brothers, David, Keith and Daniel Knowlton. Services Pending.

Theodore E. Mazzo, 89, of the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin, NJ passed peacefully of Thursday, January 17, 2019. Born in Newark, NJ to his late parents, Emil and Maria Mazzo, he formerly resided in Jersey City, NJ. Services private at the request of family.

Michael F. Collins, III 63, of Toms River passed on Monday, January 14, 2019. Born in Jersey City, NJ he was employed at Hudson County News in Parsippany. He is survived by his three children, Melissa Brown, Nicole and Matthew Collins; his companion, Dolores Bavosa. Private viewing will be held Thursday, January 17, 2019 with cremation to follow.

Joan P. Rivers, 84, of Barnegat passed January 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City to her late parents, James and Edna Oefelein, she resided in Staten Island before moving to Perth Amboy, NJ where she worked as a nurses aide at the Raritan Bay Medical Center for 31 years. Joan retired to Barnegat, NJ in 1998. Predeceased by five siblings, Richard, Harry, William and James Oefelein and Frances Drury, she is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, John J....

Ralph T. Toro, 72, of Barnegat passed on January 10, 2019 at home. A 1968 graduate of St. Peter’s College, he earned his MA degree from the College of Staten Island where he formerly resided. Ralph taught Spanish for 35 years at Carteret High School in NJ, and being an avid Yankees fan, was instrumental in organizing many youth baseball leagues. He was also an accomplished boating enthusiast who loved sailing with his wife. Surviving are his beloved wife of 47 years, Rosemary Toro;...

Zane Batashoff, 86, of Barnegat passed at home on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Born in Bronx, NY to his late parents, Joseph and Sylvia Batashoff, he served in the US Army during the Korean War. Zane was the proprietor of Defiance Printing Corp. based in New York. Predeceased by his son, Eric "Ricky" Batashoff, he is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Beverly S. Batashoff; his two loving daughters and their spouses, Dana Stein and Gary, Joy Batashoff Thaler and Jared; two...

Diosdado Y. Ramos, 83, of Manahawkin, NJ passed on Thursday, January 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bulacan, Philippines to his late parents, Deogracias and Elisabeth Ramos, he emigrated to the US with his wife and family in 1976 and settled in Newark, NJ. He also resided in Belleville and North Arlington, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 13 years ago. Surviving are his beloved wife of 53 years, Corazon L. Ramos (nee Lugo); two loving daughters and their husbands, Elinor and...

Arthur R. Spinner, 101, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed on Friday, December 28, 2018. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY to his late parents, Ralph and Genevieve Spinner, he formerly resided in Yonkers, NY for many years. Arthur served as a communications officer in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He continued to serve his country in the Air Force Reserves; The Air National Guard in New York State; and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was employed at New York Telephone and continued to be involved with...

Lorraine Zaun, 72, of Barnegat passed on Monday, December 24, 2018. Services Pending!

Frank Covino, 80, of Barnegat passed on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Bronx, NY to his late parents, Pasquale and Antoinette Covino, he served in the National Guard and worked as an electrician for the IBEW Union Local 3 in New York. Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Covino; two loving daughters and their spouses, Lori and Thomas Menendez, Stephanie and Bruce Janowsky; four cherished grandchildren, Thomas, JR. and his wife Amanda, Alyssa, Cole and Jared; his...