All Obituaries

Nadja Ippolito, 71, passed away on January 20, 2022. Even though a failing body took her away from this world, her genuine and loving heart left a beacon of light for all who knew her.   Nadja is survived by her husband, Martin, step-son, Nick, his wife Michelle, two cherished grandchildren, Vincent and Charlotte; sisters, Catharina, Maria Guenther, and her husband Charles; a nephew, Joseph Stanley, along with extended family,  god-children and many...

Louis F. Ilaria, 67, of Forked River, NJ, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ to his parents, Ralph and Marie Ilaria, Louie was the kindest, sweetest, carefree, happy and lovable soul, who always went above and beyone to help people. He had a heart of gold and will be truly missed by all who knew him.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy; mother, Marie; sister, Renee Bloom and brothers, Al, Clem and Ralph...

Sean Tooker, 75 of Manahawkin, NJ passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A Funeral Service followed by Military Honors will be held 12 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Lutheran Church of The Holy Spirit, 333 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ.

 Margaret Theresa Hlavacek, 70, of Barnegat, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2022 with family by her side. Margaret, better known as Peggy was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on December 18, 1951. She spent her early years in rural Asbury, NJ and later Ringwood, NJ. After graduating Lakeland Regional High School, Peggy joined American Cyanamid working in their international communications department. In 1977 she married John Hlavacek when she began her favorite...

Lorraine A. Maier, 92, of Manahawkin/Barnegat NJ passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Newark, NJ on December 17, 1929 to her late parents Alfred and Adele Colin, she was a long time resident of Union, NJ before moving to the shore area two years ago. After retiring in her 60’s, she was extremely active at Schaffer Gardens in Union, NJ, holding positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer on the board of their...

Stanley Subjinski, 83, of Waretown, NJ, passed on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Staten Island, NY to his late parents, Stanley and Edna Subjinski, he was a United States Army Veteran. Always happy and energetic, Stanley loved his wife and family and was a great sports enthusiast. He is survived by the love of his life, his beloved wife of 58 years, MaryAnn; three loving children, Stanley and (Geri) Subjinski, Frank and (Gley) Subjinski and Palma and (George) Laratro and six...

Helen M. Kochick, 90, of Manahawkin, NJ passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at home. She was raised in Carthage, NY by her late parents, Carl and Anna Zebney, and worked as a registered nurse in the health care system for 50 years. Helen resided in Hopelawn, NJ before retiring to Manahawkin, NJ in 1998. She was a fishing and hunting enthusiast with a knack for reeling in the biggest fish. Helen was fortunate to have traveled to many countries, but especially enjoyed her trips to...

Frank Candito, 79, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Jersey City, NJ to his late parents, Dominick and Rose Candito, he is a United States Navy Veteran and a former Chaplain of VFW Post 10092, as well as a member of the American Legion Post 232. An avid John Wayne fan, Frank became friendly with his family and frequently wrote for the John Wayne Newsletter. Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Elsie;...

Virginia H. Spataro, 89, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Garfield, NJ to her late parents, John and Olga Hudak, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree at William Paterson College, where she was part of their “Fencing Team”; going on to become a teacher for the Saddlebrook School System. Virginia loved spending time and eating with her family and friends; never forgetting a birthday and always...

     Wesley R. Opdyke, 74, beloved husband and adored grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully at home in the early evening of January 7th, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in Glen Gardner, NJ, he was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, class of 1966, and served honorably in the NJ National Guard.  Wesley was baptized in, married in, and his children baptized at, historic St. James Lutheran Church (Straw Church) in Phillipsburg, NJ.  Hired at age...