All Obituaries

  Howard Werner, 75 of Forked River passed away suddenly from cardiac complications early Saturday morning, September 14th 2019 at Jersey Shore Medical Center.  Howard was born in Elizabeth, N.J. and was a long time resident of Roselle, N.J.  He was known as “Wee Willie Huckerman” and “Humphrey” by his friends and “Sweet Willie” by Marie.  Howie enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, vacationing on cruise ships, watching the Dodgers on TV,...

Jean Blanchard Kuhl, 77, of Lanoka Harbor, passed away peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.   She was born in Boonton, NJ.  She moved to Lanoka Harbor in 2005.  She was an active member of St. Pius X Church. Jean was a registered nurse, but her life’s work was that of mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking and baking and being on the water but was happiest when spending time with her children and...

Joseph E Micciulli passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday August 31, 2019 at Tallwoods Care Center in Bayville, New Jersey. Mr. Micciulli was predeceased by his wife, Mary Grace Micciulli, in August, 2019.  Joe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and lived in Manhattan, Staten Island, Toms River and Somerset, N.J. before moving to Forked River last July. Joe proudly served as a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor from 1946 –1947. He played football,...

Randall D. Price, 41, of Beachwood, received his wings and began his new journey into the afterlife on Saturday, August 24, 2019.  He was dealt many obstacles throughout his life and conquered them all.  He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, skiing, the Jersey Shore and was a Die-Hard 49ers fan.  Although he had no children of his own, he adored his nieces and nephews.  He was loved by everyone who ever crossed paths with him. Randy had an infectious smile, was...

Robert W. Rehner (Bob), age 60, passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at Monmouth Medical Center South, Lakewood, NJ.  Robert the son of Katharina Rehner was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Irvington, NJ. He graduated from Essex County Vocational High School on June 28th, 1976. He then served in the United States Marine Corps in which he specialized in Field Artillery Fire Control. Robert was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal and Sharpshooter....

Barbara A. Stahlecker, 78, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA.  She resided in Holland, PA and Avalon, NJ, before moving to Waretown in 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Anna Triboletti and a granddaughter, Cecilia. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Gerald; children, Lisa Stahlecker (Warren Koenig), Jerry Stahlecker, and Donna Cruz (Manny);...

Robert Friedland (“Bob”), age 66, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2019 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin.  He was born in Irvington, NJ on April 19, 1953.  Bob resided in Toms River, NJ and Manahawkin where he lived at the time of his passing.  He was a Toms River North high school graduate who went on to receive his college degree from Montclair State University.  Bob worked for the Ocean County Board of Social Services from which he retired...

Nicholas J. Saulle, 84, of Forked River, died Saturday at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin. Mr. Saulle was born in Newark, living in Clifton before moving to Forked River twenty years ago. He was a member of the Ramblers a social club. He was a self-employed artist and a very active outdoors man and athlete. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his sons boating, crabbing, fishing and coaching them. Surviving his is wife of 58 years Hedy, two sons Nicholas and Michael. The...

Mary Grace Micciulli, better known as Grace, died at the age of 85 on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Township, New Jersey.    Grace was born in New York City and resided in Staten Island, N.Y., Toms River, N.J., and Somerset, N.J. before moving to the Forked River section of Lacey Township, New Jersey at the time of her passing.  Grace was an avid sports fan and followed the New York Rangers, the New York Mets, the New York Jets and the...

Joseph B. Ferrara, Jr., 87, of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ferrara was employed as a truck driver for 25 years with United Parcel Services, Edison before retiring 30 years ago;  he was a member and shop steward with Local #177. Joseph proudly and honorably served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Des Moines from 1951 thru 1955.   He was a parishioner of the Church of Saint Pius X,...