Obituaries

Susan L. Clarke, M. DIV, 72, of Whiting passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Susan worked in the collection department of WWRD, USA, LLC, Wall Twp. before retiring. Susan received her master’s degree in divinity from Yale University in 2005. Born in Charlottesville, VA, she resided in New Haven, CT [...]

William L. Crippen, Jr., age 79, of Manchester Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A proud veteran, William honorably served in the U.S. Army for nearly twenty-five years before his retirement. Born in Neptune, NJ, he lived in Hephzibah, GA and South Toms River, NJ before [...]

Lisandro V. Morales, Jr., age 65, of Whiting, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Lisandro was a dedicated chef and food director for many years. Born in Newark, he lived in East Orange and Lanoka Harbor before making Whiting his home 11 years ago. Lisandro served in the U.S. [...]

May 12, 1955 – February 22, 2026 Elizabeth M. “Beth” Graziano, 70, of Brick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Newark, Beth resided in Nutley and Union Beach before moving to Brick in 2010. She attended Montclair State College and graduated from Berkeley Secretarial School. Beth [...]

Tameerah Worthington, 36, of Asbury Park, New Jersey passed away on February 10, 2026, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ, Tameerah also lived in Mullica Hill and Vineland, NJ before making Asbury Park her home five years ago. She will be remembered for [...]

Alfredo Mejia, 79, of Leisure Village West in Manchester Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador, Alfredo immigrated to the United States in 1983, first settling in Los Angeles, CA, then in Jamesburg, NJ, [...]

Stephen Wayne Storicks (Stevie), age 68, of Manchester Township, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. A dedicated employee of New Lisbon Developmental Center, Stephen devoted over 34 years of service before his retirement in 2022. Stephen enjoyed trains, reading books, and history. Born in Salem, he spent many years [...]

With a heart full of love and a life full of meaning, and surrounded by the family who cherished him, John Edeen, Jr., 97, left this world peacefully to take his place in his heavenly home. Born in McKeesport, PA in 1928 to Swedish parents, Elva and John Edeen, John [...]

Brian J. Archer, age 51, of Browns Mills, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Brian worked in the public works department of Ship Bottom Township, from which he retired two years ago. Born in Toms River, Brian made his home in Manahawkin before settling in Browns Mills thirteen years [...]

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Frank Dennis Ruff, who left us peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the young age of 71. Frank was born in Passaic, New Jersey, at St. Mary’s Hospital on October 8, 1954, to Rosina Calamusa and Frank Ruff. He was raised in [...]