All Obituaries

Henry “Pete” Venturella, 74, of Barnegat (previously the Bronx & Clifton) passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Weissenstadt, Germany, to Nick and Herta Rose Venturella. Pete is a U.S. Army Veteran who served in active duty during the Vietnam War. Pete retired from the Triboro Bridge and Tunnel Authority, where he worked for almost 30 years. He was a lifelong Yankee fan, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family...

Warren H. Gerhold, 91, of Barnegat, NJ passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ. Obituary and services are pending.     

Brian James Roe, loving husband, father of four, and grandfather of six, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning, September 18, 2021, at the age of 85. Brian was born in New Rochelle, NY to Joseph and Marguerite (nee Baker) Roe, Irish and Scottish immigrants who met in Liverpool.  He had one sibling, his older brother Joseph, who he looked up to and loved dearly (even if he rarely let Joe know).   Brian grew up socializing with his extended family of recent...

Janie L. Drossman, 87, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Lumberton, NC to her late parents, Leander and Susie Locklear, she is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Kenneth; two loving step-children, Diane Ridgeway, and her husband, Louis and Douglas Drossman, and his wife, Michele; sister, Alice Memet, and her husband, Luke and her brother-in-law, Gary Drossman, and his wife, Barbara. She is...

Theodore P. Wood, 89, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. Born in New York, NY, to his late parents, Theodore and  Alice Wood, he is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lillian.   A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack, NJ. (www.BarnegatFH.com)    

Joann Abello, 74, of Barnegat, NJ passed Monday, September 13, 2021 at home. Born in Jersey City, NJ to her late parents, Dominick and Anna Patruno, she graduated from Lincoln High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in Education at Jersey City State College. While living in Jersey City she taught at Our Lady of Victories School. Joann moved to Carteret, NJ to raise her own family, where she taught at St. Joseph’s School for 35 years. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, it...

Susan C. Fishbourne, 67, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Born in Newark, NJ, she is survived by the love of her life, Kenneth Adams; her loving daughter, and her husband, Amanda and John Kopceuch; cherished grandchildren, Lena and Gavin; beloved father, William McTigue; devoted brother, Robert McTigue, and his wife, Ann; three dogs, Chloe, Buddy and Trixie as well as numerous cousins. She is predeceased by her...

Robert (Bob) P. Hollenbeck Sr, 89, passed away on Sunday evening, 9/5/21.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie (nee Den Bleyker) of Barnegat NJ.  He as 3 children, Donna Proscia of Southampton NJ, Dawn Ferrara and her husband Joe of The Villages FL, and Robert Jr. of Richardson TX.  He also has a grand-daughter, April Proscia of Dumont NJ, and his great-grandson, Daniel.  Bob was born in Carlstadt NJ to George & Marie Hollenbeck, and had two siblings, the...

Gail D. Shakin, 64, of Barnegat, NJ, passed on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ.  Born in Hackensack, NJ to her late parents, Edward and Sylvia Shakin, she is survived by her brother, Paul Shakin and her loving companion, Steve Chin.    Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1-3 PM with Service to begin at 3:00 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ. Entombment to follow in Ocean...

Joseph K. Cicero, 41, of West Creek, NJ, passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Rahway, NJ, he is survived by his beloved parents, Joseph P. and Marie Cicero; two loving sisters, Cheryl Waddleton, and husband, Daniel and Danielle Schneider, and husband, Brian; nieces and nephews, Brielle, Emma, Dillon, Daniel and Alexandra; maternal grandmother, Mary Wehner; as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.  Viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021...