All Obituaries

Bert Deutsch, 84, of Waretown passed on Friday, July 12, 2019. Born in Gaas, Austria to his late parents, Julius and Pauline Deutsch, he came to America at the age of 13 to join his family. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Bert was an avid bowler and formerly resided in Clifton, NJ for many years before moving to Waretown. Surviving are his beloved wife of 60 years, Kathleen Deutsch; his loving son, Bert R. and wife Suzanne Deutsch; two cherished grandsons, Dylan Nicholas and...

Robert E. Townsend, 65, of Manahawkin, NJ passed on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Obituary Pending!

Andrew J. Rizzo, 76, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Queens, NY to his late parents, Joseph and Yolanda Rizzo, he had worked for the City of New York. Surviving are his beloved wife, Lauren Rizzo and his loving son, Joseph Rizzo. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 12:00 to 6:00PM at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd. New Hyde Park, NY.  Interment of cremains will be on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Calvary...

  Opal L. Ethington, 99, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was a life long resident of Versailles, Kentucky and employed by Rand McNally and Co. until she retired. Six years ago she moved to New Jersey to be near family. Pre-deceased by her husband, Alex Ethington, eleven brothers and sisters in Harlem, Kentucky. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cleary, two grandchildren, Randy and wife, Robin Sinor, Manahawkin, and Mary Welch, Escondido, Ca.,...

Jo E. Cervellieri, 84, of Barnegat passed on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born in Russellville, AL to her late parents, Thomas and Laura Hill, she was predeceased by a son, Thomas E. Hill. Surviving are her two loving children, Vinnie  and his wife Gloria Cervellieri, JoAnn Katsogiannos; six cherished grandchildren, Christine, Cheryl and husband Keith, Casandra, Dina, John and Peter; one adored great grandson, Keith; her brother, Jerry and his wife Beckie Hill as well as many...

Richard T. Geraffo, 87, of Manahawkin, NJ passed June 30, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY he is a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, having served in the combat engineering unit. He formerly resided in East Brunswick, NJ where he raised his family and opened Mary’s Luncheonette, before retiring from the US Postal Service. Predeceased by his wife Mary Geraffo, a daughter, Mildred Newman and his sister, Connie Polcari, he is survived by three children, Richard Geraffo, Jr. and wife Daria,...

Carl J. Scarna, 71, of Barnegat passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home.  Born in New York, NY (Manhattan as he always emphasized) to his late parents, Joseph and Rita Scarna, he formerly resided in Morganville and Lakewood, NJ before moving to Barnegat, NJ.  Carl retired from the United Parcel Service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Lorraine (Marinaro) Scarna; his three loving children, Carl Scarna, Jr., Vanessa Scarna and Stefano Scarna; his brother,...

George Ferraris, 73, of Waretown, NJ passed on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born in the Bronx, NY to his late parents, George and Adeline Ferraris, he formerly resided in  Orangeburg, NY and Old tappan, NJ before relocating to Waretown. Surviving are his beloved wife of 49 years, Lynn Ferraris; two loving children, Dawn Ferraris, Paul and his wife Kathleen Ferraris; two cherished granddaughters, Ella and Ava. Services Pending!

Benjamin Pacelli, 90, of Barnegat passed on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born in San Gregorio, Italy to his late parents, Giuseppe and Maria Pacelli, he was one of seven children. He formerly resided in Union, NJ and was employed at Custom Chemicals in Elmwood Park, NJ. Benjamin moved to Barnegat in 2006. Surviving is his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty Jane (Tortoriello) Pacelli; his brother, Mario Pacelli and many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 3 to 7 PM at...

Simon Ortech, 87, of Forked River, NJ passed on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Cremation private.