All Obituaries

Lillian Stefanick, age 94, of Forked River died Thursday July 18, 2019 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Stafford Township. Mrs. Stefanick was born in Dunmore, PA living in Clark, NJ before moving to Forked River, Lacey in 1983. Mrs. Stefanick was a parishioner of the Church of Saint Pius X. Surviving is her husband of 70 years Michael R. Stefanick, her son Michael R. Stefanick, Jr., and his wife Fran of Port Orange, Florida; her daughter Patricia Gowen and her husband Robert of Waretown;...

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Alissa Grisard, age 36, of Beachwood passed away unexpectedly at home on  Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend with a generous heart. Alissa touched many lives through her dealings in the automotive parts business.  She was well-known and excelled in the field earning several awards including “The Million Dollar Club” for multiple years.  Alissa loved music, especially classic rock.  Having eclectic taste especially...

Catherine E. Cornetto, 87, of Forked River, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Stafford Township.  Mrs. Cornetto was a homemaker and devoted her life to her husband and family. Born in New York, NY, she resided in West New York, NJ, before moving to the Forked River section of Lacey Township 50 years ago. Surviving are her husband, Joseph V.; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Patricia, Morristown, NJ, Kevin and Kathy, Ringoes, NJ, and...

Barbara Anne Guerriero, née Berezansky, 78, passed away, Sunday, July 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and husband of 56 years, Andrew.  A longtime resident of Ridgewood, NJ, she resided in the Waretown section of Ocean Township, NJ, and Sarasota, Florida.   Born in East Paterson, NJ, Barbara graduated from Montclair State University.   She retired from Home Health Care Options in Paterson, NJ as Director of Customer Service. In addition to her...

Elizabeth Ann Mulligan, 75, better known as Betty Ann, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully with her family by her bedside.  Elizabeth was born in Red Bank, NJ in June 1944 and resided in Lacey Township for over 45 years. She had several careers including real estate, casino administration, and finally as a home health aide. Elizabeth grew up with a loving family including four brothers and one sister. She had one son, Edward.  

Irene M. Matasavage, age 93, died Monday July 1, 2019. Mrs. Matasavage was born in Scranton, Pa formerly of Hatboro, PA.: Bayville, NJ and Florida, before moving to Whiting in 2011. Predeceased by her husband Willard in 2001. Surviving are her daughter Karen Suchar, her grand daughter Michele Suchar both of Forked River and her sister Eleanor Batura of Flemington, NJ. 

Gessi Santos Pereira passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2019. Daughter of Luis Marcelino dos Santos and Veronica August, she was born on March 10, 1925 in Porto Alegre, Brasil. Gessi was predeceased by her husband Elso and is survived by her four children Elso Jr. and his wife Dinora of Porto Alegre, Brasil; Jane Ramos of Forked River, New Jersey; Edison and his wife Lia of Houston, Texas; and Eduardo of Toms River, New Jersey; grandchildren Vanessa (Don) Clark; Alexandre...

Richard M. Ritchie, 55, of Forked River, passed away at home peacefully on Monday, June 24. He is survived by the love of his life, Jackie; his children Drew, Evan, Ashley and Chelsea; his parents Richard E. and Susan M. Ritchie; his sisters Suzanne and Stephanie Ritchie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.   Rich was an avid golfer, devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan, and could be found hanging out at Tice’s Shoal on his boat with family and friends all summer long. As the...

Charles “Chuck” F. Sturman, Sr., age 76, of Forked River died Saturday at Kimbal Medical Center, Lakewood. He was a very active 25-year volunteer for the Lacey Township Pop Warner Football Association and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Sturman was predeceased by his first wife Barbara and his son Jeffrey. Surviving is his wife Carol, his son Chuck Sturman, his daughter Dawn Goula and six grandchildren and his sister Sharon Hoffman.