All Obituaries

Dorothy Susan “Sue” Taylor, 75, of Bayville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ surrounded by her family. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ and later moved to Avenel, NJ where she raised her family. Sue was a volunteer on the Avenel First Aid Squad for several years in the 1990’s.  The Taylor family were parishioners at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Avenel, NJ.  She and her husband “Jack”...

Ronald K. DeBoer, 74, of Bayville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2022. Born and raised in the Washington Heights section of New York City, he could often be found playing stickball or having  a world famous New York City egg cream on 177th Street.  At age 19, Ron proudly enlisted and served his country in the US Army as an Infantry Combat Soldier during the Vietnam War.  Among many awards received, Ron was most proud to...

Ed Buldowski, 53, of Point Pleasant, passed away on November 17, 2022 with his family by his side.  Born in Plainfield, NJ he grew up in Roselle Park before finally settling to Point Pleasant.  Ed was a Graduate from the French Culinary Institute in New York City. He was a dedicated chef who was lastly employed as a Lead Culinary Specialist at Impossible Foods. Ed loved the outdoors, fishing, and archery. Although reading horror novels, traveling, and cooking/eating delicious meals...

Maurice Schnakenberg, Master Plumber, fisherman, and captain of the Madame Butterfly, born and raised New Yorker, and resident of Bayville, died peacefully on Thursday, November 17 as a result of Covid-19. He is survived by family and friends whom he loved dearly, and who love him, none so much as his wife and best friend, Lucille Schnakenberg. Maurice, known to some as Mickey, was born in 1940 in Manhattan, to Lucette Marier and Henry Schnakenberg, and enjoyed his childhood summers among...

Robert Kiefer, 59, beloved father and adoring husband passed suddenly on November 16th, 2022. Raised in Linden, NJ by his parents Joseph M. Kiefer, Sr. and Gisela E. Langhans. As a youth Robert played football for Linden High School, and had jobs as a landscaper and a carpenter. Robert began his career as a Senior Correctional Officer at Rahway State Prison until retiring in 2014 after 29 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed his employment at Pinebelt Cadillac. It...

Josephine DeMaio, 92, of Whiting passed away on November 15, 2022.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she also lived in St. Petersburg Beach and West Palm Beach, FL. before settling to Whiting.  Mrs. DeMaio was employed with New York Telephone and with New York Life Insurance Company, both of New York.  She was a devoted parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting.  Josephine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  Josephine was...

Karen A. Berge, 79, of Bayville NJ passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 10, 2022, with her family by her side. “Your Wings were ready, but our Hearts were not.” Karen was born in Englewood to the late John and Gloria Rumpf, she was raised in Ridgefield NJ where she met and married Ronald Berge in 1963. She and Ron happily spent the following 6 decades together, devoting themselves to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In 1973 they...

  Lori Hans 59, of Forked River, passed away on November 10 in Philadelphia. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Edward (Eddie), her devoted children Kevin Hans, wife Jamie, Jason Hans, wife Heather and Ashley DuRen , husband Dan, and her precious grandchildren Kevin Michael Hans, Madison Elizabeth Hans, and Hunter Daniel DuRen. She is also survived by her mother Joan Karen, husband Kenneth. Three brothers and many loving brothers and sister in-laws along with nieces and...

Patrick D’Amore, 76, of Bayville, NJ passed away on November 10, 2022.   Born in Newark, NJ he lived 15 years in Belleville, then lived for 32 years in Kinnelon before settling to Bayville 8 years ago.  Pat was the owner and operator of Falcon Express and of Maritime Trucking.  He lastly was employed as a helicopter pilot for Yonkers Construction in NY.  Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved telling jokes and making people laugh. ...

Donald A. Ignozza Jr., 74, of Bayville passed away on November 6, 2022. Born and raised in Staten Island, then moved to Bayville and resided here since 1978. He had over 41 years of service with Hansome Energy System INC. in Linden and was a Foreman for Government Contract of Submarine Construction and Electrical Motors. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Donald was a long-time member of the Forked River Ground Swipers Gun Club, NRA, the...