All Obituaries

Donato "Dan" Nigro Jr, 79, of Waretown, New Jersey, passed away on March 6, 2026 after battling stage 4 lung cancer for approximately one year. Dan was born on March 14, 1946 and lived in Lodi, NJ until moving to Waretown, NJ in 2006. Dan was predeceased by his parents  Donato Nigro Sr. and Josephine, beloved wife, Marlene Nigro, and his adored son, Danny Boy. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette "Nan" Neuert Nigro; his brother, Louis Nigro, and his wife, ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of MaryAnn Procopio on March 5, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey.  MaryAnn fought a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.   MaryAnn was born on July 21, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey to James and Yolanda Sia DeLeonardo, where she spent her early years.  She attended and graduated Barringer high school in Newark, where she met her husband to be, James "Jimmy" Procopio.  MaryAnn and Jimmy were married on ...

Chere Lynn Rinaldi, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 69 on February 18, 2026, in Forked River, New Jersey. Born on September 23, 1956, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, she was raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey and later made her home in Paramus, New Jersey, where she shared her life with her husband Frank and her loyal pet Otis before moving down the shore. Chere was a compassionate soul with a generous heart, known for her love ...

Sadly, with heavy hearts, after 97 years of a full life filled with love, kindness and grace, we say goodbye to our sweet, loving mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.  Dolly was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey where she grew up with seven siblings.  Filomena, but better known as Dolly, was the true matriarch and the glue of the family.   Dolly’s journey began in 1950 when she shared a lifelong ...

Elizabeth M. Stevens, age 71, passed away on February 16, 2026 in her home; surrounded by her loved ones after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was the beloved widow of Paul Stevens, Jr. and mother of Paul Lee III. She was born in Neptune, NJ and grew up and lived in Freehold Township before moving to Forked River over 40 years ago. Following graduation from Red Bank Catholic High School, Liz went on to receive a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Delaware ...

John “Jack” Senkeleski, 86, of Forked River, NJ, peacefully completed his journey to be with God while surrounded by his family on February 12, 2026. Born in Jersey City, NJ and raised in Bayonne, NJ by his parents John and Julia “Anne” Senkeleski, Jack led life from the front with his bride and soulmate Rose Marie (nee Cerreta).  Together they created God-loving, family-first homes in Bayonne, Cranford, Little Silver and ultimately settling in Forked River, ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline A. Sykes (nee Sojkovic), 98, of Toms River, NJ, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Pauline was predeceased by her long time companion, Joseph C. Ercole, her parents, Ludvik and Hermina (nee Zidek) Sojkovic, her brothers, Louis Sykes, Charles Sykes, Rudolph Sykes and Edward Sojkovic, and her sisters, Frances Stubbs and Hermine Alagona. Pauline leaves behind her loving niece, Sally P. Alagona and ...

Kathleen Asay, 75, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She grew up in Beachwood, New Jersey, where she laid the foundation for a life defined by love, dedication, and tasteful elegance. Kathy graduated from Toms River High School in 1968 and earned her degree from SUNY Broome Community College. She devoted nearly five decades of her professional life to caring for others as a dental hygienist, spending the majority of her career at Riverfront Dental Care. Her work ethic, compassion, ...

The family of John J. Giordano, Sr., 78, is heartbroken to announce John entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  John was born in Manhattan, NY, on May 7, 1947. John proudly and honorably served his country during the Vietnam era as an Army pay specialist in Korea. John met Elizabeth Clark in 1972 while working at Sterling Drugs in New York City and married the love of his life over 52 years ago. Together they raised two devoted sons, ...

Barbara L. Zino, 80, passed away on February 1, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara carried with her a quiet elegance and warmth that never faded, no matter where life took her. Barbara spent her professional life as an Employment Representative for the New Jersey Department of Labor, a role that reflected her natural compassion, patience, and desire to help others find their footing. Outside of work, her true joy was found in the simple, meaningful things—time spent with family ...