All Obituaries

Anthony Carmen Giordano, age 94, died on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Summit, NJ to Mary (nee Caporaso) and Anthony Giordano and was the oldest of four children. As a first-generation American citizen, he proudly served as a soldier of Patton’s 3rd Army in the Battle of The Bulge. During his time in the service, he was awarded three purple hearts. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean (nee Cataldo) of Forked...

Dolores Connelly, 76, of Lanoka Harbor passed away on September 7th, 2018 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. She is survived by of her loving husband Charles of 57 years; daughter Robin and Steve Carter of Gulf Shores, AL, her son Charles and Julie Connelly of Whitney Point, NY. Her 6 grandchildren whom adored her; Kirstyn and husband Jordan, Kyle and fiancé Siddiqa, Charlie, Jessica, Christine, Jill. Her 7 great grandchildren; Mari, Angelina, Elijah, Nicole, Alex, Pierce,...

A much-loved mother and friend, Kathleen Anne Elizabeth Hopkins, passed away at the age of 59 on September 5th, 2018, at her home in Barnegat, New Jersey. Kathleen was born on May 22nd, 1959 and grew up in Baldwin, New York. She attended Maria Regina Diocesan High School and later St. John’s University where she received a degree in English. She worked as a substitute teacher.   Kathleen will be remembered as a bright light that touched the lives of all that she...

Doris L. Hart (Hornung), age 88, of Forked River passed away peacefully Thursday, September 6th at the home of her son and daughter-in-law surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born on November 28th, 1929 in Newark, NJ. She married the love of her life, Kenny, on November 24th, 1951. Two sons, Kenny and Kevin, who thought the world of her would follow. She and the family would move to Howell Twp. in 1963 and spend many happy years there. After the passing of her husband in 1982, Doris...

Deacon Robert John Klein, 82, of Barnegat, NJ, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Stafford Township. He was born in Bronx, NY and raised in the Queens section of New York City.  He graduated from Cranford High School in 1953 and Rutgers University in 1963. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army for three years in the finance department at Ft. Benning, GA.  He worked as a financial manager for Nabisco, East...

Paula D. McGovern, 97, of Forked River, NJ and Tarrytown, NY, returned into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sept. 2, 2018, after a brief stay at the Genesis Southern Ocean Center, Manahawkin, NJ.  Paula had retired from General Motors Corp. in 1979, after 40 years as an executive secretary in the Pontiac and Chevrolet Motor Divisions.  She was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration, Tarrytown, from 1974 until 2016 when she moved to her permanent residence in...

  Ruth A. Benko, age 89, of Forked River, NJ passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Mrs. Benko was born in Fords, NJ living in Colonia, NJ before moving to Forked River in 1973. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Jimmie A. Benko (1991) and her sister Gloria Johnson.  She is survived by three sons, James Benko, Mark Benko, and David Benko; a daughter, Wendy Yazinsky; four granddaughters, Alicia Benko, Brianna Benko, JamieAnn Benko and Angela...

Charles B. Boris Jr., 77, of Forked River, passed away on August 22, 2018 in his home surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Charles was born in Centerville PA on May 29, 1941 and grew up in Rahway and Scotch Plaines NJ. Chuck was a member of the Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of Atlantic Tire & Supply Co. Avenel for over 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife Carol of 54 years; his 3 daughters Christin and Fred Fingerlin of Bayville, Andrea and Alan...

  – Frances Hoenninger Cornelisse, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018.  She was born on August 29, 1932 in Astoria Queens, NY to Mariano and Grace (Di Bella) Di Paola. She started her career at Con Edison where she fell in love and married her first husband Andrew. They settled in Congers, NY where she was a home maker and loving mother to three children. Throughout Frances’ life, she was very involved especially in the Congers Homemakers and at...

Martin J. McCormack, a resident of Lacey Township, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018, at the age of 74.   Born October 2, 1943 in Astoria, Queens, Martin graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School in Brooklyn, NY and went on to earn a bachelors degree in Economics from Sienna College.   He was a proud and decorated member of the US Army, earning multiple commendations for valor during his service in Vietnam.   Martin led a successful career in investment...