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11/27/2025

From our family to yours…..

11/26/2025

Thomas B. Hoesly

September 15, 1941 – November 24, 2025

Thomas B. Hoesly, passed away with his wife by his side on November 24, 2025, at the age of 84.

Tom was born in Newark, NJ, raised in Summit, NJ and was a long-time resident of Summit, Somerset, Manasquan and Manahawkin, NJ. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam war. After serving in the Air Force, he returned to Summit where he owned and operated T.H. Service Center. He was also president of S.T. Realty Co., LLC in Summit. Tom was a man of deep faith. In his many years at his business, he helped, cared for, and touched many lives. He was treasured by many for his kindness, integrity and his wonderful sense of humor. When he retired, his customers wrote letters to the newspaper and to his wife acknowledging his many gifts and were utterly upset that he was leaving. Tom loved playing golf with his son, his brothers and many friends. And he so did love his dogs!

He is predeceased by his sister Dianne Janssen Heinl, and his brothers; Albert, George, William and Robert "Hobie" Hoesly who passed away just last month.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Sharon Hoesly (nee Riley), his son Thomas B. Hoesly Jr. & his wife Marisa, his two daughters, Sandra Hoesly & her partner Donna Meyer and Susann Ericksen & her husband David, his sister Cindy Luciano, his grandchildren; Taylor, Caitlin Emma, Sophie, David & Michael, and his dear adopted family "the Mele's"

All services will be held privately at a later date.

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11/24/2025

Kathryn M. Hutchison

Kathryn M. Hutchison "Kat & Katie" (nee Martin), age 94, of Barnegat, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Kathryn was born December 28, 1930, to Theodore and Madelyn Martin in North Bergen, NJ. Her childhood memories were in Springdale, PA before moving to Wildwood, NJ. She lived in Edison, NJ for 45 years prior to Barnegat where she resided for the last 28 years.

She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church, Barnegat where she was very active in ministering to the local nursing facilities. She would play piano for the residents and being a eucharistic minister, she would bring them holy communion. She enjoyed country line dancing, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, and she looked forward to going to McDonald's "everyday" for cheeseburgers.

Kathryn is predeceased by Harry Hutchison II in 1997: she met her sweetheart in the high school band and were married for 48 years, and her sisters, Joan Newell and Bonnie Lilliston.

She is survived by her six sons; Robert Hutchison & his wife Karen, Daniel Hutchison, Harry Hutchison III & his wife Mary, Theodore Hutchison, Joseph Hutchison & his wife Laura and Gerard Hutchison, her three daughters; Diane Hurst & her husband John, Kathy Mitchell & her husband Ralph and MaryAnn Lawrence & her husband Doug, her 18 Grandchildren, her 27 Great Grandchildren, and her many loving Nieces and Nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 1pm to 5pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Her Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:30am on Monday, December 1 at St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ 08050. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, New Brunswick, NJ.

Flowers may be ordered here or by calling John’s Riverside Florist, Toms River at (732) 349-5565.

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11/21/2025

Donald R. Black

We are heartbroken to announce Donald Robert Black, 72, passed away suddenly on November 19th 2025.

Don was raised in Belleville, New Jersey and graduated from Belleville High School where he played football. It was there that he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Peg. Together they built their dream house and dream life for over five decades.

Don built a career, first working for St. Johnsbury Trucking and then as a facilities technician for Verizon. He coached soccer and baseball in Nutley for a decade and nearly took his Little League team to Williamsport for the Little League World Series. His team marked the special moment with a baseball signed by all his players which sits on his desk today. He coached both his son and daughter as they grew up.

He spent much of his life “down the shore” in Beach Haven West. He loved fishing, boating, and water skiing. He was an avid runner and walker as he got older. He walked the causeway bridge every day, regardless of the season or the weather. He is widely known as the man locals have seen picking up trash on the bridge every day for the past 7 years. It was one of the small ways he made the community a better place to live.

Don battled heart disease most of his life, but you would never know it. He never complained. He never stopped walking or showing up for the people he loved. He was a selfless individual and put everyone before himself.

Don was also known as Dandy by many and was a quiet man, but when you got through his shell, he became the kindest, funniest man that walked this earth. He was the center of our universe and the glue to our family. Our hearts will never be the same again. Words cannot describe how deeply he will be missed.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin V Black and his mother, Diane DiNorcia Black.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Peg Buckland Black, his son Thomas Black, his daughter, Laura Regan, his grandchildren, Alaina, Morgan, Juliet, Brandon, Sarah, and Kasadee and his great granddaughter, Clara. He is also survived by his siblings Nancy, Billy, Sally, and Diane and their spouses.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Penn Medicine and the doctors who cared for Don with such skill and compassion- Dr. David Callans, Christine APN, Dr. Aditya Parikh, and Ana RN. Their dedication and support mean more to us than we could ever express. We would also like to thank the Stafford Township Police and EMS who responded with such care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers or donations, please donate to a local food bank in his name or join him in picking up trash over or around the causeway bridge. Enjoy the scenery and think of him.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1pm to 3pm with a Time of Remembrance, 3pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

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11/18/2025

Joseph Walter Wilkie

Joseph Walter Wilkie, age 69, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Born in Passaic and most recently of Manahawkin, NJ, Joseph dedicated his life to hard work, family, and the people he loved. He built a long and respected career as a pipefitter with Local Union 9, where he was admired for his commitment, skill, and unwavering work ethic.

Joseph had a remarkable presence—he could light up any room with his humor, contagious laugh, and genuine warmth. He had a true gift for making others feel welcome and valued. His joys in life were simple yet deeply meaningful: providing for his family, spending time by the ocean where he met the love of his life, and decorating for the holidays in a way that brought magic and joy to everyone around him.

Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Walter and Alice, and his siblings Jimmy, Walter, Andrew, Agnes, and Joann. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Barr and her family; his brother Vincent and his family; his beloved wife, Karen; his daughters, Heather Colianni and her husband Stephen, and Kaitlyn and her husband Killian Meara; and his cherished granddaughter, Fiadh; his son, Joseph Przybysz and his wife Christine. He leaves behind countless memories that will be held close by all who knew and loved him.

We appreciate your love and support. Funeral services will be private.

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11/11/2025

11/04/2025

Angelo W. Lovallo Sr.

Angelo William Lovallo, Sr, born on August 29, 1940, went home to the Lord peacefully at home with his loving son, Angelo, by his side on June 13, 2025.

Angelo was a tool and Die Maker by trade, working for Patal Tool & Die and Heyco Tool & Die. His career began after graduating from Central High School, Newark, NJ. His Uncle, Joseph Lambroschino was instrumental in guiding him toward and through this journey. Angelo progressed through his tradecraft and became well respected for his abilities of precision, accuracy, and on time production. He was promoted to Project/Floor Supervisor. Angelo trained onboarding tool & diemakers. He received a Certificate in CNC Machining, which utilized computer programmed Die cutting, later in his career. Angelo also became a licensed Real Estate agent, part time, for Weichert Realtors in Westfield through the encouragement of his Army reserves buddy, Mel Lissner.

Angelo was born and raised in Newark NJ. During that time, he met and married his childhood sweetheart, Diane J. Weiler. They moved to Irvington, then to Cranford where they raised their family before retiring to Little Egg Harbor NJ, spending the winter months in Naples, Florida. After his wife, Diane passed, he moved to Manahawkin, NJ.

Angelo made many friendships throughout his life. Many of these were related to his hobbies of bowling and being an active member of his church. Later in life, he made friends playing golf, cards and through his wife Diane, who was a very sociable and active person. She always encouraged him to enjoy those friendships. He enjoyed lifelong friendships established through his time as an Army Reservist at Fort Dix, now known as Joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in NJ. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 14615, associated with St. John The Apostle Church located in Linden, NJ. At one time, Angelo was an elected Grand Knight of the Council. He very much enjoyed the camaraderie and the friendships he had with his fellow members.

Angelo was predeceased by his mother, Angela Lovallo; his father William Lovallo; his sister, Carmella Manrodt; his brother, William Lovallo and his sister, Joan Storch. His wife, Diane Lovallo, nee Weiler passed away before him, May 31, 2021. He always referred to her as “My Sweetheart” and mourned her each and every day since her passing.

Angelo is survived by his loving and devoted family, daughter Lisa and Antoine (Tony) Chaia and son Angelo W. and Rosemarie Lovallo, Jr., his brother Basil Lovallo, his sisters-in-law Joanne Weiler, Elizabeth and her husband Alan Cook, Judy Muldoon and her life partner Phil Munkacsy, his grandchildren Michael, his wife Katie and 1st great grandson Anthony, Angelo, Victoria (Tori) and Angelo Joseph (AJ), and cousin through Diane, Barbara Geiger and her husband John Geiger and family.

Angelo is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins within the Lovallo, Storch, Lambroschino, Weiler, and Herpich families.

Angelo was a loving husband, father and grandfather who spent time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s many activities such as watching his granddaughter Tori perform on stage and his grandsons Michael, Angelo and AJ play baseball, football and in musical venues. Angelo especially enjoyed introducing the game of golf to Michael, Angelo, and AJ. They would play golf or practice driving together.

Angelo was a disciplined and hardworking person. Always anticipating what needed to be accomplished set goals for himself and his family. He instilled his work ethic and his motto of being self-reliant into the daily lives of his children and grandchildren. He never let a teaching moment go by whether it was learning how to sketch, changing the oil on the car, or the art of becoming “street smart”. He always encouraged them to do their best.

On November 15, 2025, a Funeral Mass for Angelo Lovallo will be conducted at 10:00AM at St. John’s the Apostle Church located at 1805 Penbrook Terrace, Linden NJ 07036.

Graveside service for Angelo and Diane Lovallo to follow, 11:15AM at Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum located at 1900 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth NJ 07033.

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11/03/2025

Robert A. Green

Robert “Bob” Green 1941 – 2025

Robert A. Green, 84, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed on October 28, 2025.

Robert “Bob” Green was born in Riverside, New Jersey, in 1941 to Thomas and Kathryn Green, and grew up in Burlington Township. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Burlington City High School in 1959. In 1963, Bob married his sweetheart, Dolores and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and family.

After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Bob worked for most of his career with Airco Industrial Gases and later at Jade Run Sod Farm. A dedicated worker and loyal teammate, he played for and managed the Airco softball team and also found joy in coaching his daughter Wendy’s sports teams.

An athlete in his youth, Bob played CYO basketball and ran track, but his love for activity extended far beyond sports. He found peace and happiness on the water—boating, fishing, and crabbing—and expressed his creativity through bird carving and tinkering in the garage. Bob was always ready to lend a hand, often fixing whatever was broken for friends and family.

Bob was a man of deep faith, devoted to the Rosary and to the Blessed Mother, Mary. His faith guided his life and gave him strength, compassion, and serenity that touched everyone who knew him.

Bob was a kind and gentle soul, known for his easy smile, generous heart, and ever-ready Irish jokes. He enjoyed a good game of pool or cards, countless rounds of Scrabble, and the quiet satisfaction of completing a puzzle. Above all, he cherished time spent with the people he loved.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his warmth, humor, and kindness will live on in the stories shared and the memories treasured by those he touched.

He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Tom and Jack and survived by his wife Dolores, his daughter Wendy and partner Tom, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bucky and Cookie, and sister-in-law Christine, godchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 am until his Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am, at St. Mary Of The Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

Donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.

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10/30/2025

James Robert Hutcheson

James Robert Hutcheson, age 81, of Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Jim was born February 18, 1944, in San Antonio, TX. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Some of his accomplishments included sharpshooter designation and he earned the National Defense Service Metal. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by F.B.I., Philadelphia, PA as a Special Agent. Jim loved woodworking, fishing, boating around Long Beach Island and the Barnegat Inlet, scrapping, bird watching, gardening, and especially, spending time with his grandchildren. He always had a joke or a pun ready to share. He will surely be missed by all.

He is predeceased by his parents, Robert Rappleyea Betty Jo (LeFavour) Hutcheson.

Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn (Inkpen) Hutcheson, his two daughters, Meredith Ray and Juliet Haberbusch & her husband Tom, his son, Hector Hutcheson, his two sisters, Cathy Heller & her husband Jim and Janice McCann, his grandchildren; Madison Ray, Emily & Owen Haberbusch, and Carter, Sophia & Evan Hutcheson, as well as his many loving nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 2PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5800 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ 08008.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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10/28/2025

Albert John Simons

Albert John Simons, age 82, of West Creek, NJ passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Born April 16, 1943, in Scranton, PA., he lived in Scranton and Glendale PA. prior to West Creek where he resided since 1962. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam war from 1961 to 1965. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company, Wayne, PA. as a Boiler Inspector. He was a member of the American Legion, post #493, Little Egg Harbor, NJ.

Albert is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Eva Guennel Simons, his wife Donna L. Molineaux Simons in 2006 and his sister Joan Warner.

He is survived by his daughter Leigh Simons & her significant other Eamon, his son Albert J. Simons Jr. & his significant other Beth, his sister Mildred Bochancow and his companion Joanne Healy Stevely.

Visiting hours will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7pm to 9pm and Friday October 31 from 10:30 am until his funeral service, 11:30am at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Interment will follow at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.

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10/21/2025

To the Catholic families we serve,
The governor of our state passed a bill allowing human composting to be a legal means of disposition. We have had some families ask about this process and if it is approved by the Catholic Church. Please see the attached article written by Bishop O’Connell and published in this month’s The Monitor, the official publication of the archdiocese of trenton. This will certainly answer all of your questions regarding the process and the church’s official stance.

10/16/2025

Catherine Grieco

Catherine Grieco (nee Marino), age 89, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Born April 11, 1936, in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in the Marion section of Jersey City prior to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 25 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Siperstein's, Jersey City, NJ as a Bookkeeper. Catherine was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Jersey City where she was also a member of the choir. She loved knitting especially with her group of friends, forming an unofficial knitting club.

She is predeceased by her husband, Dominick Grieco and her brother, Michael J. Marino.

Catherine is survived by her two sons, Thomas and Pat Grieco and his wife Donna, her daughter Suzanne Nash and her husband Lorenzo, her four grandchildren; Anthony and his wife Vanessa, Arielle and her husband Matthew, Nicole and her husband Pablo and Alexis, her six great grandchildren; Makayla, Isabella, Zoe, Aurora, Dominick and Archer, and her many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11am on Tuesday, October 21 at St. Mary of the Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ 07031.

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