All Obituaries

Franklyn J Polster, age 72, currently residing in Whiting NJ, passed away at his daughter’s home in Kernersville NC on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Franklyn was born on July 23,1948, in Hoboken NJ. He is predeceased by his parents, Franklyn Gelan Polster and Lucille Polster.       Surviving his son Franklyn J. Polster Jr., his daughter Lauren and her husband Tasos, and his daughter Susan Lattimer: his cherished grandchildren Haley, Samantha, Amanda, and Thomas. He...

Scott Simpson, 48, of Forked River died Sunday November 8, 2020. Scott was born March 1,1972 to Elaine and Edward Simpson. They lived in Wayne New Jersey. Scott enlisted in The United States Marine Corps in 2000. He was called to duty in 2002 for peace keeping mission in Kosovo and in 2003 to fight in the Iraq War. In 2008 Scott was honorably discharged. Scott followed in his father’s footsteps as a Marine and also in business working for Simpson Distributors Inc. In 2010 he moved to...

Ruth Ellen Dunscombe was born on August 6, 1950. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Jeanette C. Dunscombe and the sister of William E. Dunscombe (Veronica) of New Providence, NJ Ruth lived in Livingston, NJ and graduated from Livingston High School in 1969. While in high school she won a Betty Crocker Award for her apple crisp which was seasonal favorite that was enjoyed by many that knew her. Ruth adopted her first kitten, Spice, at a very young age. She adopted the kitten to...

Jean Coale, a longtime resident of Forked River, New Jersey left us peacefully on November 4, 2020 after a long struggle with breast cancer.  She was born in Hickory, North Carolina on August 17, 1945. She was married to the love of her life, Michael John Coale since February, 1965. Jean was a retiree from the Ocean County Planning Board in Toms River, where she worked for over 20 years.  She was active in supporting and volunteering her time with various veterans’...

Joseph P. Fedor, 87, of Forked River, NJ passed away on October 15, 2020.  Joseph was born in Duryea, PA, the proud son of a coal miner. Joe proudly served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Military Police during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1957. Joe was a graduate of Seton Hall University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Accounting.  Early in his career, he was a pioneer in Information Technology, working with the first generation of...

Nicholas Joseph Cafaro, 76, of Waretown, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 2, 2020.  Nicholas, the son of the late Erminio and Angelina, was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived happily in Montville, NJ for thirty-seven years.  Nick’s passion for fixing things around the house, his garden and his sailboat were only to be outdone for his passion in serving others.  Nick served his country as a jet engine mechanic in the United States Air Force, and...

Michael "Chopper" John Boyd, 66, of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away on September 24,  2020, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Long Port, New Jersey, on September 6, 1954.  He graduated from Central  Regional High School, where he played defensive guard for his father and coach, Joseph J.  Boyd.  He took his football talents to Montclair State University Red Hawks and earned a  Bachelor degree in Industrial Arts. Michael was...

Theodore J. Kessler, 91, of Whiting, Manchester, died Friday, September 18, 2020, at The Pines at Whiting. Born July 26, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the youngest son of Polish immigrants Stanislaw and Johana (Kosiewicz) Kessler. He was raised and educated in Jersey City NJ, graduated Lincoln High School and enrolled in United States Navy at age 17.  He was predeceased 15 days by his loving wife and “True Love” of 63 years, Frances (Warzocha) Kessler.  He is also...

Frances (nee Warzocha) Kessler, 92, passed away on, September 3, 2020, after a short illness at Community Hospital in Toms River. She was most recently a resident at The Pines in Whiting, Whiting, NJ. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 63 years, Theodore Joseph Kessler; daughters, Teresa Kessler and Andrea Chase; grandchildren, Justin (Julie) Fiveson, great grandsons, Damian Brooklyn Fiveson and Gunnar James Fiveson, Grandsons, Zachary Chase, Jordan Chase, and...

Born June 23, 1941 in Hoboken NJ. His family moved to Lodi when he was 9 years old. He was a graduate of Lodi High School.  Sometime later, he met the love of his life, Mariana Bonacki, and they were married on March 4 1972. They lived in Butler NJ where they raised two daughters. Joe worked for Pepsi Cola and eventually started his own business as a Provisions Distributor for Thumann’s. They moved to Forked River In 2001 and shortly after retired. He enjoyed boating,...