Douglas Van Blarcom, 85, of Toms River, NJ, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in his Toms River home in the loving company of family. Born in Paterson, NJ, he lived in Manchester, NJ for 10 years before moving to Toms River 45 years ago. Doug proudly served in the UInited States Army, having been stationed in Japan from 1959- 1962. Doug was a Control Room Supervisor for Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, Lacey, NJ for many years before his retirement during which he spent his...

Rita Hardiman, age 89, passed away May 5, 2024, peacefully at her Toms River home. Rita was born and raised in Jersey City and was a graduate of Synder High School. She met her beloved husband of 52 years, Joe, in Jersey City where she raised her three children. Rita spent most of her summers in Belmar where she enjoyed the beach and ocean and time with her family. Upon retiring from First Jersey Bank, she moved to Toms River where she and Joe hosted friends and family at many memorable...

Dorothy Bealle Brown, 92, of Seaside Park NJ died on May 4, 2024, from natural causes. Dorothy was born on June 19, 1931 to Charles and Ethel Bealle of Waldorf, MD.  She was one of 7 children and is survived by William Bealle and John Bealle. Having met at the University of Maryland she married Paul Brown of Washington D.C. in June 26, 1954 and were married for 56 years. Following Paul’s career, the family lived in Greenbelt MD, Chicago Illinois, Northern New Jersey and then...

In Loving Memory: Renee Villani  Renee Villani a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, at the remarkable age of 98. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and resilience that will be forever cherished by her family and all who knew her.  Born in France, she witnessed the tumultuous years of World War II, yet remained resilient and steadfast and was the epitome of grace and strength.  She approached every...

Joseph Romano, 93, of Lavallette, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born to the late Dominick and Lucia Romano in Brooklyn, New York, on February 1, 1931, Joseph was a man of profound love and dedication, known as a loving husband, dedicated father, and grandfather who was fortunate enough to witness the joys of great grandparenthood. Growing up in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Joseph was a trailblazer in his family, becoming the first to attend college. He graduated from St....

Catherine A. Forrester MD, 71 of Toms River, NJ died on Monday, April 29, 2024. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in Bayonne, Absecon, and Seaside Park before moving to Toms River. After attending Saint Dominic Academy and Saint Peter's College, she graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1979. She was a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Infectious Disease, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians....

James Donlin, 87, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, with family by his side and Irish music in his ears. Born and raised in Newark as a first-generation Irish American, Jim lived in Iselin, NJ for over 40 years before retiring to Toms River 16 years ago. He was a proud alumnus of St Benedict’s Prep, Newark and then served in the Army National Guard. Jim enjoyed a long career in the automotive service industry, starting out as a hand model for Atlas Tire before holding various...

Linda D. Wnorowski, 71 of Jackson Township passed from this life in her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by family.  Linda was born May 24, 1952 in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Paul and Aida Doolittle.  She was a loving Wife, devoted Mother and Grandmother, and friend to many.  She touched the lives of many children of Jackson working in the school district, and as a dedicated Girl Scout leader. Linda loved camping with her family at Schroon Lake and making many...

Catalina Reinoso Arquero, 18, of Brick, NJ, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at the hospital surrounded by her loved ones.  Born in Lakewood, NJ, she was a lifelong resident of Brick. Catalina was a graduate of Brick Township High School and currently worked in Retail at Marshall’s in Brick. Catalina was always kind and generous with everyone.  She was liked by all who knew her.  She was a happy, friendly girl who loved music, pets and being with her friends, her...

Arthur J. Yerdonek, 75, of Holiday City, Berkeley Twp., NJ passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Arthur was born on Sunday, February 20, 1949 in Passaic. He grew up in Secaucus and attended Immaculate Conception Grammar School and Weehawken High School. He lived many years in Toms River before moving to Berkeley Twp. two years ago. From a young age Arthur exhibited resilience and determination. He believed he could achieve any goal he set for himself and he...