All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Kirk of Point Pleasant N.J. Jessica passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at The Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. Born in Trujillo, Peru, Jessica came to the United States twenty years ago, and settled in Linden, NJ.  Jessica was introduced James by her dear friends Daniel and Marines where she met and went to marry in October 2005.They lived briefly in Forked River, and later moved to Point Pleasant NJ,...

William J. Wehrendt, "Bill" passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Bill was the retired Postmaster of Forked River and will be remembered for his love of Disney World, spending time with his family, and long rides on his motorcycle. He is survived by his loving wife Betty, his sisters Joyce and Alice; one son, Jeff and Wendy Wehrendt; three daughters, Shannon and Bob Krill, Dawn Rado and Brittany and Ryan Horton; as well as five grandchildren, Alex,...

Diana Jean Christy, Lanoka Harbor, NJ, passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the age of 79.  She is survived by siblings Joseph and Anita, her children Glenn, Kim and Charles, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  She is pre-deceased by her husband Philip,her daughter Christina, her brother Richard and her mother Helen. Born January 11, 1943 in Newark, she lived in Harrison, then moving to Seaside Heights, eventually settling in Lanoka Harbor,...

Marie Carmella Izzo Hische, 84, of Lanoka Harbor passed away December 30, 2021. Born in Elizabeth, NJ and raised in Kenilworth, she worked at the Dinky Toy Co. before marrying Wilbert Hische, an Elizabeth fireman, in 1958. They moved their family to the jersey shore in 1972, designing and building their home in Lanoka Harbor. While raising their 4 children, Marie was a majorette coach for pop warner, a board member of Lacey Newcomers' Club, and a board member of Lacey High School's...

On Friday, December 24, 2021, Denise (Feinman) Shimonis, loving wife and mother of four children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 70. Denise was born on December 27, 1950 in Rahway, NJ to Catherine Feinman.  She received her Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and briefly taught high school English.  On November 30, 1974, she married Joseph Robert Shimonis.  Together, they raised four children: Tracey (Husband, Doug),...

Beloved Sister, loving Wife, and favored Aunt passed away at her residence on 28 December 2021. Vicki was born in Elizabeth but was a long term resident of Forked River having settled down in her home with the love of her life Frank Majewski.  She was a beautiful person who gave lots of love to her family and friends.  Vicki leaves a legacy of love. She was famously known for her fierce loyalty to her family and trusted friends. Among her family she was known as the family...

Sandra Groffie, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. Sandy was born to Helen and LeRoy Bean on August 7, 1939, and was raised in Hellertown, PA.  In the early-1960s, Sandy relocated to New Jersey and, shortly after, began careers that she has always held dear – as the Records Officer at Seaside Heights Police Department, and as a mother and grandmother.  After a 36-year career at Seaside Heights PD, Sandy retired in...

Richard J. Brown, 76, of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home with his wife. Born in 1945 to the late Gilbert and June Brown in Staten Island, New York. Richard graduated from McKee High School in Staten Island and began his career as a plumber. He worked at Caddell’s Shipyard for a time before ending his working career with the Department of Transportation’s Staten Island Ferry in St. George, where he worked for 15 years. Richard retired...

Joseph Jay Maggelet “Maggs” of Manasquan, was born September 21,1976. He had a talent and passion for the culinary arts that was extraordinary. He had a love for life and was determined to reach any goal he set his mind to. Joe was a bodybuilder in his early twenties and won many local competitions. Joe loved animals, especially his doggies--Tyson, Bluto, and Ava. He loved the beach and admired nature. Joe grew up in Waretown, where he loved playing baseball, basketball, and...

Sheldon Wallerstein, a long-time resident of Forked River, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home on Sunday, December 19, 2021, the day after celebrating his 90th birthday with cherished friends and family. Shelly was born on December 17, 1931 in Newark, New Jersey to his parents Solomon Wallerstein and Gussie Cohen. In the early 1900s Shelly’s father and his paternal grandparents emigrated to the United States to escape persecution in Russia during the...