All Obituaries

John Charles Szott passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021.  He was born and raised in Garfield, NJ where he lived with his parents and sister Theresa.  In 1978 he moved from Oakland, NJ to Forked River, NJ with his wife Gloria.  John and Gloria were married for 49 years before Gloria’s passing in 2007.  They were the loves of each other’s lives.  John served his country in the United States Air Force and owned his own business as a roofing...

JEFFREY WILLIAM HEIN, 71, of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Community Medical Center. He was born on October 9th, 1949 at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Jeffrey was a proud United States Veteran and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he worked for over 30 years for the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, with the final 26 years as a Sheriff 's Officer. He was promoted several times and retired in...

Frances Wyckoff, 67, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ passed away peacefully in the morning of April 17, 2021 at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ spending her last hours surrounded by loved ones in person and virtually. Daughter of the late Charles Jones (Grace) and Lucy Sines (Thomas), she was born in Portsmouth, VA on May 19, 1953. A graduate of Atlantic Community College, she went on to work for Atlantic County as a Child Support Supervisor who would eventually be celebrated as...

John Francis Pentz, 78, of Forked River, NJ, left this Earth and his loved ones on Sunday, April 18, 2021.  He was born on December 25, 1942 in Elizabeth, NJ.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Joann Pentz who he share many years of love and joy with.  John and Joann were blessed with a daughter, Michele Adams, and a son, John Pentz.  He was especially proud of his three grandchildren, Joseph Pentz, Nicholas Pentz and Michael Adams.   John Francis Pentz will...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Britani Kramer who lost her battle with cancer on April 12, 2021. She was the daughter of Kelly and Butch Kramer, beloved sister to Jared and will be remembered as the best niece, cousin, and friend to many. Britani was a graduate of the Lacey Township High School Class of 2011. She was currently attending Georgian Court University to complete her BSN in nursing. Britani was an old soul and if you were part of her life you were loved to the...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Steven Nizolak, our loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He passed on April 2, 2021 at the age of 34. Steven is the beloved son of John and Kathleen Nizolak. He is the much-loved brother of Kaitlynn and Milyssa Nizolak. He is the fun, playful, loving uncle of Rilynn Nizolak and Brysen Giresi. He is a friend to many who know how funny he is and how big his heart is. Steven was born in Livingston, NJ and grew up in Forked River, NJ.  His...

On the morning of March 28, 2021, Paul Denicola passed away at home with his family.  Paul was born in Jersey City, NJ and grew up in Middletown, NJ.  Paul later moved to Bayville and then to Lanoka Harbor in 2006. Paul is survived by his wife Karen MacArthur, Forked River; his brother and wife, John and Linda, Holmdel; his brother and wife, Pete and Nancy, Leonardo, eight stepbrothers and sisters:  Mary Beth Barna (Koehler), Nancy Tully, George Barna, William...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Helen Lombardi, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She died peacefully on March 21, 2021 at the age of 90.  Helen is the beloved wife of the late Michael Lombardi.  She is the much-loved mother of Nancy DiDario and her husband Robert, David Lombardi and his wife Gail and Barbara Potts and her husband Guy.  She is the cherished grandmother better known as...

     Kenneth Michael Kaspar, 60, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. Ken was born in Elizabeth, NJ and grew up in Linden, NJ.   He was a graduate of Linden High School and was a member of the JV Football team when they had their first ever undefeated JV football season and earned the nickname, Bull.  His teammates proudly nicknamed him "Bull" in honor of their undefeated season.   After graduation, Ken worked in manufacturing until he found his...

Peter Walter Steller, 72, died, Monday, March 8, 2021, with his loving family by his side.  Peter was born in Hoboken and lived in North Bergen until he moved to the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, where he resided for almost 50 years. Peter graduated from North Bergen High School in 1968. In 1969, during the Vietnam Conflict, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably.  Upon returning from his service in Korea, he became employed by Hugo...