All Obituaries

On February 26, 2020, Agnes Joyce (Cash) Desfosse, 84, was called home to the Lord after a long, hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and the residents and caregivers of Meridian Nursing and Rehab who, for the past eight years, have become her family.  She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ.  In 1976 she moved her family to the burbs - Brick, NJ.  Her heart, though, remained in her beloved Jersey City where...

Rolf W. Ahrens, 91, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020. Rolf was born in Newark, NJ, raised his family in Union, NJ, and moved to Forked River, NJ upon his retirement. He was a journeyman machinist, working his entire career at the Accurate Products Company in Hillside, NJ. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and was a lifelong member of the Swim and Sport Club, Flanders, NJ. Rolf was known for his puns and his love of travel, especially car trips. He was an...

  Raffaela (Rae) Schiumo, nee Cobuzio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at the age of 94. Born to Angelina and Salvatore on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, New York where she grew up with her brother Dominic, Rae went on to marry Anthony and became a part of a beautiful extended family. Rae and Tony shared three children, six grandchildren and many beautiful memories together before Tony’s passing in 2004.  She was also predeceased by her parents, her...

  Kenneth James Freiwald, 69, of Waretown, passed away on February 17, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born on March 20, 1950 in Elizabeth, NJ and lived in Piscataway, NJ until joining the US Navy, serving proudly as a cryptologist during the Vietnam and Cold War eras. He is predeceased by his parents; Richard and Marie, and two sons; Joseph and Daniel. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Lois (nee) Ranaudo; His daughter, Aimee and stepchildren; Robert Miller and his wife...

John A Harding Jr., 77 suddenly passed away on January 23, 2020 in Atlantic City New Jersey. John was born in Bermuda to Winnifred and John Harding. He married Karen M. Curnyn ( July 24, 1976.) He graduated from Point Pleasant High School 1961. John managed many large construction projects such as roads and bridges. He was a Veteran Of The United States Marine Corps. He was devoted to his family, and he was described by All, as a Kind and Patient man with such a loving heart. He loved to...

Valerie Brown, 75, of Lanoka Harbor NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  She was born in Jersey City on May 26, 1944 to William and Helen Robson and was predeceased by her brother, William.  She lived in Carteret where she married, and is survived by, Alan Brown on August 20, 1988. They relocated to Lanoka Harbor where she was very active supporting local causes through the Women's Club of Lacey. She adoringly loved and is survived by her son...

Hedy Saulle, age 78, of Forked River, died Wednesday January 15, 2020. Hedy was born in Belarus, Russia coming to the United States as a child and living in Irvington, New Jersey. When she met her husband Nicholas, they raised their family in Clifton before moving to Forked River twenty years ago. Hedy was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in August of 2019 and her son Nicholas in November of 2019. Surviving is her son Michael and sister Annie Caryk of Toms River.

Lucy J. Nally, 78, of Forked River, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, with her family by her side. Lucy was born in Jersey City on October 10, 1941 to Joseph and Dora Simeone. She was raised in Union City, N.J. and graduated from Emerson High School. Lucy married the love of her life, Bill, on June 17, 1962. She moved to Forked River with her young family in 1972 and began a successful, professional career. She was the Secretary to the Vice President of Citizens State Bank prior to...

John R. Strehlow, 78,  of Forked River, passed away on January 16, 2020 in Tom’s River, NJ. John was born in Minneapolis, MN to Herman and Hazel Strehlow on December  19, 1941.  He married Patricia A. Joyce (June 9, 1943-June 5, 2006) on October 19, 1968 in Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota.  He worked as a Medical Group Administrator in Colorado and retired to New Jersey in 2006. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army as...

Jeffrey John Mattis, 66, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida. Born in Trenton, he attended Saint Anthony’s grammar and high school graduating in 1971.  He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Elks, Moose, and the Holiday Beach Club. After retiring from the Department of Corrections in Yardville, he spent his time between Barnegat, NJ, and Pine Island, FL.  He is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Dolores Mattis; and...