All Obituaries

Frances A. Flanegan, 64, of Whiting passed away on April 20, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Jersey City, NJ. She lived in Metuchen, before settling in Ocean Gate and Bayville. She was employed for over 20 years for Karing with Kindness of Toms River. Frances enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and she cherished her grandchildren.  Surviving are her children, Richard Flanegan with...

Lillian May Biscaha, 90, of Bayville, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born and raised in Wallington and has been a resident of Bayville since 1998. She was a devoted mother to her family and an inspiration to those who knew her. She instilled the value of hard work in her children and what the meaning of having pride in the family was. Surviving is her four children, Deborah Wren, Kathleen Petruzzi, Sandra Janisch and Robert Biscaha and his wife Sandra. Also surviving are...

Sally Jean Saxe-Cells-Cevilkewich,79 years old died Monday April 15, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1944 in Point Pleasant New Jersey to the late Robert J. Saxe Jr. and Alma Mae Saxe. Sally was a homemaker, wife and mother to 3 children. She learned the truth from her father. At the age of 13, She accompanied her father to his baptism in 1958 at International Convention at Yankee Stadium in New York. She went to college to teach special needs children and later on met Charlie Cells Sr. at a...

Lillian (Gruetzmann) Eitzen was born 6/27/1939 in Ducherow, Germany. At the age of 7 her family escaped the Russian invasion of their village. Her family made their way to the docks at Bremerhaven. Lillian, along with her mother and sisters, made the journey to New York and arrived at Ellis Island. They went with family members and settled in Northeast Philadelphia. She met Bob at a church dance when she was 12 and by 17, they were married. The following year Bobby was born, the next year...

Joseph Ippolito, 93, of Bayville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his living and deceased family, friends and animals. Born and raised in Newark NJ where he met his love Elizabeth “Betty” Ochs, they married and moved to the small town of Bayville, NJ where he built their dream home in the woods. He loved traveling with his wife and family, particularly his trip across the United States.  He enjoyed organic gardening and woodworking. He was an avid golfer, bowler and...

Lucille R. Blace, 80, of Forked River passed away at home peacefully on April 13, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Hackensack, NJ. She lived many years in Emerson, NJ before settling in Forked River.   Lucille was predeceased by her brother Rocco Pepe Jr and her nephew Rocco Pepe III. Surviving is her beloved husband of 59 years Bernie Blace, sister JoAnn Carey and her husband Arthur, eight nieces and nephews, Jarrod Carey and wife Jessica, Lindsay Kozelnik and husband...

Denise Guashino Oliver, 72 of Bayville passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on April 12, 2024. She was born in Jersey City and resided in the Toms River area before settling in Bayville in 1968. Denise was a cafeteria worker/cook for both Central Regional School systems before retiring and helping with her husband’s family business, Richard Oliver Electric. Denise was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and guh-gah (grandmother). She was a great friend to many and...

Please check back at a later date for an updated obituary. Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721 is in charge of arrangements. 

Charles E. Brittain, 81, of Bayville passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived many years in Staten Island before settling in Bayville. Charle's life was filled with service, serving in the US Army, the US Coast Guard and he worked many years for the NY City Transit Police Department. He cherished his time spent with his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.  Mr. Brittain is predeceased by his...