All Obituaries

Janice (Janie) K. Murin, 81, of Lanoka Harbor NJ passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Janice was born in San Diego, CA on March 23, 1945 to Marjorie (Garner) Brents and Berman Brents. She spent her life as a loving and devoted wife and mother. She met the love of her life, Thomas J. Murin Sr. while he was stationed in CA with the United States Air Force and they were married in 1966. Janice is survived by her son Thomas Jr, her daughter Theresa Paynter and son in law, James, and her ...

In Loving Memory Brendon Charles Milne, 47 years old passed away on May 10, 2026 of lung cancer. He was born and raised in Howell, NJ. Brendon had a lifelong passion for music and he loved to share his musical talent both as a percussionist and as a DJ. He loved woodworking and took pleasure in the restoration of furniture having a unique way of seeing the beauty in everything. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hiking, camping. Brendon found peace and solitude communing with ...

Mary DeCarlo, 95, of Bayville, died peacefully at home with her loving family at her side. Born in Weehawkin and raised in Englewood, Mary also lived in Union City before moving to Bayville in 1972. She was a businesswoman who owned and operated, with her son Richard, Richard’s SubWorld and Deli in Bayville since 1976. Mary’s zest for life was simple; work hard, eat well, and spend time with loving family and friends. She lived by the deep faith she believed in, and was a ...

Ingrid Casella, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Westminster Manor in Bradenton, Florida.  She enjoyed her time there and made many friends.  She loved playing cards & usually won! Born in Manhattan, NYC to Karl Ernst Bollmann & Anna Christine Anderson.  Ingrid was the eldest of their 5 children before they divorced.  Her mother then took her siblings, & moved to Port Arthur, Texas.  Ingrid graduated from Weehawken High School ...

John “Butch” Helstowski, 77, of Brick, NJ passed away on May 9, 2026. Born in Norfolk, VA and raised in East Brunswick, NJ, he moved to the Sylvan Lake section of Bayville in 1971. Butch was a salesman for 2 Guys in Brick, Price Rite in Toms River and at Woodhaven Lumber, Lakewood for many years.   Butch enjoyed coaching various youth sports, and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren playing and  coaching.  He loved ...

Linda S. Dortch, 76, of Beachwood passed away on May 8, 2026. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, she lived many years in Jersey City, New Jersey, Texas  and North Carolina before settling to Beachwood, New Jersey.  Linda proudly served her country in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman.  She later went on to have a long rewarding career in Nursing.  She enjoyed spending her time crocheting and she loved her cats.  Linda is predeceased by her parents Floyd and Barbara ...

Kevin M. Wall, 74, passed away on May 5, 2026 in Little Egg Harbor. Born in Newark, NJ and lived in Little Egg Harbor. Though Kevin had many medical issues it was the loving care of his parents and friends at Community Options Group Home in Little Egg Harbor that brought out the good, the kindness and the compassion he had for life. Kevin was a special person who had many hidden talents, he was a joy to be with.  Kevin is predeceased by his loving parents Edward and Dorothy Wall, and ...

Melanie Danielle Fowler, 55, of Manchester, NJ passed away on May 3, 2026. Born in Toms River, NJ to Sheila and Curtis Fowler on October 21, 1970. Melanie was a kind-hearted and compassionate woman with a deep love for animals. In 1995, she began a 25-year-long career at Toms River Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician. In 2020, Melanie began a six-year-long health battle after being diagnosed with COPD. Melanie fought tooth and nail every day to get better, but as her health ...

Nicholas (Nick) M. Ippolito, 44, of Bayville, NJ, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones, after a short battle with a rare autoimmune disease. He was born in Toms River, NJ and lived his whole life in Bayville.  He worked as a Respiratory Therapist at Community Medical Center, where he was highly knowledgeable, loved and respected by anyone who had the opportunity to work alongside him. He enjoyed playing golf, snowboarding and was a huge Giants fan. He loved ...

Mrs. Donna J. Waldron passed away peacefully in home hospice with her husband Bill by her side at home on May 1 st ,2026. She was a cherished wife, mother daughter, grandmother and her presence will be deeply missed. Donna was born July 12,1968 to Renee and Edward Huhn in Brick NJ. She attended both Brick and Brick Memorial High Schools participating in Band. She worked with both her uncle’s and mother’s hair salons at Plaza Suite in Manchester for many years. She was also a ...