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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,...

James R. McDonald, 81, of Toms River, died peacefully on September 7, 2020, at Brandywine Reflections.  Jim was raised in Ridgefield Park, NJ, by Robert and Dorothy McDonald, and made his family home in Oakland, NJ, while spending significant time vacationing in both the Adirondacks and in Toms River, as he and his wife Carol raised a tight and loving nuclear and extended family.  Jim served in the New Jersey National Guard from 1959-1965.  Upon retirement from the Bergen...

Retired Captain Charles A. Kuyl #1894 Charles A. Kuyl, 81 of Forked River, NJ passed away March 30, 2020 at home. He was born April 26, 1938 in Patterson, NJ to the late Charles and Carmel Kuyl. He later settled in Ocean County in 1969 where he would raise his family. Charlie was a great man. He loved his family and his country. He spent a combined 52 years in the military and law enforcement. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed for three years at Ramstein Air...

Lucille C. Banias, age 93, of Forked River, died September 8, 2020. Lucille was born and raised in Kearny, NJ, although she spent much of her time Down Neck Newark, where she met her husband, Jack. Lucille graduated from Kearny High School and then attended St. Michael’s Nursing School, Newark, NJ. Lucille and Jack married and moved to Nutley, NJ, and Colonia where they raised their children, Jack, Jr., and Lynda. Lucille returned to nursing where she worked as an LPN at Perth...

Ronald Layton, 79, of Bayville, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. Born in Lakewood, he resided in Jackson before moving to the Bayville section of Berkeley Township in 1969. He honorably served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army. Ron was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Bil-Jim Construction, Jackson Township, before retiring 20 years ago. He was extremely proud his home was host to many foreign exchange students. Ron...

  Carsten D. Bischoff, AKA “Pop Pop”, formerly of Holmdel, NJ passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 85. Carsten was born in New York City, and spent his childhood in Manhattan and Queens. He graduated from Newtown High School, and CCNY, and did graduate studies at NYU. He later moved to New Jersey, living in Oakland, Holmdel, and most recently, Forked River. He had a long career at Hoffman La Roche in Nutley, NJ, and after leaving, established his own...

Michael (Mike) J. Polo, 63 of Forked River, NJ passed away August 29, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 22, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to Ben and Flora Polo.  The Polo Family moves to NJ where they have lived ever since. Mike was a quiet man who loved his family and took great pleasure in his hobbies.  Mike was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School and started working at A&P while still in school.  He remained at A&P until the company was bought out by...