All Obituaries

John Edward Carrington passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2026. John was born in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and raised in Ocean County for the majority of his life. He was a sports enthusiast and a die-hard Giants and Yankees fan. He played football and track while enrolled at Toms River High School East, graduating in 1995. After graduation, John enlisted in the US Army with a passion to serve his Country. John worked as a supervisor for 84 Lumber in both Manahawkin and Lakewood as well as ...

Doris Ann Maley entered peacefully into eternal rest on August 3, 2026, in Bayville, New Jersey, at the age of 95, with her daughters by her side. Born on March 1, 1931, at Ames, Iowa, Doris was the fourth child of Lawrence and Grace Ray. She attended numerous schools in Iowa and California before graduating from Inglewood High School. In 1949, Doris returned to Iowa and married Lyle Maley. Soon after marriage, they moved to join Doris’s family at Inglewood, California. She devoted ...

Paul Allen LaBombard, 79, of Whiting, NJ, passed away on July 30, 2026. Born in a Vermont farmhouse a few miles from the Canadian border, Paul lived most of his life in Bayville, NJ, where he and his wife raised their family of five children. The youngest of eight surviving children, Paul — like all of his siblings — grew up working on the family farm owned and managed by his parents, Eugene and Ella. After high school, Paul volunteered for the US Army, serving with the Army ...

Kathy McCann, 80, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Maplewood, where she graduated from Columbia High School. After marrying, she moved to Bayville, New Jersey in 1971, where she established her roots and raised her family. She later became a familiar and beloved face in Toms River through her many years of dedicated service at Wawa. More than simply enjoying her work, Kathy ...

Robert Anthony Contey (Bob), born on July 18, 1937, in Jersey City, NJ, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. Bob was the cherished son of Simon and Anna Bromirski Contey and was predeceased by his parents, his brother Frank, and many beloved family members and friends. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years, Kathryn Gehringer Contey. A dedicated father, Bob is survived by his daughters Beth, Chris, and Debbie, and he was the proud ...

Jay Sylvester Palmieri, age 61, of Beachwood, NJ passed away on July 24, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1965 in Toms River to parents Albert and Nancy Palmieri. With Jay’s love for HVAC came his lifelong career of being the owner /operator of Jay Palmieri Heating & Air Conditioning where he serviced his loyal customers and community, with whom he then shared with his son Michael. In his free time, Jay loved riding his Harley, collecting his antique cars, ...

Desanka Vasilievna Zabavsky, 91, of Lake Meade, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on July 22, 2026. Born in 1934 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (Serbia), she came to the United States on her own as a 17 year old, spending time in Springfield, MA and later in New York City, where she met her husband, Anatoly, who passed away in 2019 after 60+ years of marriage. Desi and her husband lived in Potomac, MD, where they built a thriving Russian-import business, and where ...

Gustave Zinno, 86, of Bayville, NJ passed away on July 15, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Edison before moving to Bayville, NJ. Gus worked for Mitchell Supreme HVAC as a head technician. He enjoyed hunting in New York State, Canada, Maine and New Jersey. He was an avid Yankees fan. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and his wife. Mr. Zinno is predeceased by his daughter Joanne Insauto. Surviving is his wife of 26 years Elizabeth Zinno (Betty), his daughters ...

“Eleanor Bertha Kozal, 89, of Bayville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love, kindness, and unwavering faith were the cornerstones of her life. A dedicated homemaker for most of her years, she also spent time working at a local daycare, where she found joy in caring for children. She especially loved baking for her family and friends, creating countless cherished memories ...

Dorothy M. Lynch, 90, of Bayville, NJ passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family members on July 14, 2026. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ and lived in Toms River before moving to Bayville, NJ. Dorothy enjoyed every weekend going to Atlantic City on their gambling trips with her husband James before he passed away in 2012, then after he passed away her daughter Susan went with her every weekend down to Atlantic City on her gambling trips. She also enjoyed ...