All Obituaries

 On the afternoon of February 26, 2021, John Schettini of Whiting New Jersey passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by his family.   John was born to Carlo and Ermelinda Schettini in New York City in 1925.  He served in the Army in the European theater during World War 2 and was awarded The Purple Heart.  John worked at the postal service in New York City.  In 1959 he married his wife Margaret and together raised two children, Steven and John. ...

Carole A (Brown)Crouse, 78, of Bayville, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2021. Carole was born April 20, 1942 in Plainfield, and grew up spending her childhood summers in Ocean Gate with her relatives. In 1970, she moved to Bayville with her husband & family.  When her children were young, she was active in the PTA & Boy Scouts. Years later she worked in the banquet industry at Oyster Bay, Sheraton, Woodlake Country Club & Squire’s Pub. She loved the...

Jean F. McLean (Shilland) passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 at the age of 97. Jean was born to Janet and William Shilland on August 7, 1923 in West New York, New Jersey. Jean was raised in Dunellen, NJ, where she met her high school sweetheart and love of her life James B. McLean. They were married soon after James returned from military service in World War II and celebrated 67 years of marriage before James’ death in 2012. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Janet and...

Richard E. (Dick) Ritchie died peacefully in his sleep.  He was born in Collingdale, PA. He is pre-deceased by his son Richard M. in 2019, and his parents, Lewis G. and Genevieve Ritchie; 3 siblings, Lewis, Donald, and Maureen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Susan M. (Del Vacchio) Ritchie, and 2 daughters, Suzanne M. Ritchie of Papillion, Nebraska, Stephanie M. Ritchie of Forked River, daughter-in-law,  Jacquelyn DeRose of Forked River, and his  sister,...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel S. Taylor announce his passing on January 26, 2021 at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lakewood, NJ, son of Ann Taylor and Alfred Taylor(deceased.) He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of five years, Gayle Sirisky Taylor. He is also survived by his sisters, Roxanne Taylor, Elizabeth (Betty) Krauss, Ann Taylor Kaconas and his brother Thomas Taylor. He is predeceased by his brother Alfred...

Albert U. Ingenito, 77, of Forked River, died, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his son’s home in Hillsborough, NJ. Albert proudly and honorably served his country in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Old Guard of Forked River Chapter 19 and volunteered at the Lacey Food Bank.  Albert was a communicant of the Church of Saint Pius X, Forked River. He was employed as an Assistant Credit Manager with Allied Beverage Group, Elizabeth, NJ before retiring...

Gerald Francis Stahlecker, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021.  For 58 years, he was the devoted husband of Barbara A. (Triboletti) who passed away in August 2019. Formerly of Holland, PA and Avalon, NJ, “Jerry” moved to the community of Waretown in Ocean Township, NJ in 2012. Born June 28, 1937 in Philadelphia, Jerry was a 1955 graduate of West Catholic High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959 as a radar operator aboard the USS...

Elizabeth R. Muzikar, 88, of the Waretown section of Ocean Township, died Monday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was employed as a waitress in various catering venues. Born in Trenton, she resided for most of her life in North Arlington before moving to Waretown 15 years ago. Elizabeth was a communicant of the Church of Saint Pius X, Forked River and was an avid card player and loved to cruise. She adored spending time with her family, including her cherished grandchildren...

Michael M. Capik, 83, of Forked River, NJ, passed away on January 3rd, 2021. He was an active parishioner of Church of St. Pius X. Michael was born on November 21, 1937, to John and Mary in Perth Amboy, NJ, and raised in Carteret, NJ.  After graduating from Carteret High School, Class of 1955, he continued his education at Cooper Union, receiving his B.S. in engineering.  While attending school, he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He was employed by Foster Wheeler...

John Brian Kennedy of Barnegat, New Jersey, passed away on the morning of December 30th. He showed resilience facing his medical issues, by always having a smile, cigar and a glass of port wine in hand. As a young man, John, a native of Brooklyn, had an appreciation for the outdoors which led him to become a lifeguard at the Rockaway Beaches. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating with his family. He was an award-winning, competitive archer and an avid gun...