KRAATZ, SHIRLEY A., 92, of Manahawkin, N.J., passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.  She was born in Jersey City, N.J.  Shirley worked for Two Guys, Jersey City for 17 years, and Woolworth Corp. for 12 years.  She was predeceased by her husband Edwin P. Kraatz in 2006.  She is survived by her sons Philip Kraatz, of South Dakota, David Kraatz and wife Manuela, of Seacaucus, N.J., daughter Robin L. Kraatz, of Jersey City, N.J., grandchildren Alex, Guadalupe and Sydney, along...

COURAGE, JEANIE M., 99, of Moorestown, formerly of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  She was born in Englewood, N.J., and was a lifelong New Jersey resident.  Jeanie was employed by Thomas English Muffins, Wayne, N.J., for  10 years.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tuckerton.  Jeanie was predeceased by her husband of  64  years, Arthur Courage.  She is survived by her daughters Beverly Spievak and...

Cynthia Hoolahan (Boehler) 56 of Tuckerton, NJ, passed away on December 8th, 2022, peacefully in her happy place, the Florida Keys. She was born on January 28th, 1966, in Red Bank NJ, formerly a resident of Hazlet, NJ before moving to Tuckerton, NJ in 2000. She worked as a Secretary at the Tuckerton Elementary School for 21 years. Cynthia was an extremely loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Her passion for others shined through in her daily selfless acts. She...

EARL W. Gardner JR., 80, of New Gretna and former longtime resident of Tabernacle, N.J., passed December 3, 2022.  Earl was born on June 12, 1942 in Middleborough, MA.  He was predeceased by his parents Earl W. Gardner Sr. and Phyllis LeBaron Gardner, also sisters Arlene Foulds, Nancy Kerkoff (Tom) and Judy Gardner.  Earl was also predeceased by his former wife, Helen Sampsel Gardner Frazier.  He is survived by their children Deanna Lyon (John), Audrey Gardner (John),...

CHRISTOPHER D. BROWN, 65, of West Creek, N.J., passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Monmouth Medical Center, Lakewood, N.J.  He was born in Plainfield, N.J., residing in South Plainfield prior to moving to West Creek in 1981. After leaving the insulation industry, Christopher worked for Ocean County Road Department, Toms River, N.J. for fourteen years. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping and gardening, and was always known to light up any room he entered. He was...