SANTARPIO, JOHN J. “JACKIE”, 70 of Little Egg Harbor, passed away at home Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA., resided there until moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1987.  John worked in Grounds and Maintenance for Little Egg Harbor Public Works for 24 years.  A good part of John’s time was spent doing the things he loved, including gardening, playing slots, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.   John is...

  GORDON, WILLIAM A. 88, of West Creek, N.J. passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin.  He was born in West Creek, N.J., and was a lifelong area resident.  Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1949-1950.  He worked as a Union Brick Layer for Local #33, Atlantic City, N.J.  Bill was a life member of Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. #52, and a parishioner of St. Theresa R.C. Church, Little Egg Harbor, N.J.  Bill was...

DOYLE, EDWARD J. JR., 78, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin, N.J.  He was born in Newark, N.J., and spent most of his life in Kearny N.J.  He retired to Phoenix, A.Z. prior to settling in Little Egg Harbor, N.J. Ed is survived by his wife Marilyn Doyle, sons Steven Doyle and wife Kathy, of Longs, S.C., and David Doyle and wife Danielle, of Whippany, N.J., along with five grandchildren.   Ed...

  PURVES, CHARLES C., 81, of West Creek, N.J., passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at home.  He was born in Washington, D.C., residing there prior to moving to West Creek.  Charlie worked for N.J. D.E.P., Atlantic City, N.J., as a Coastal Inspector Supervisor.  He was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, serving from 1960-1964.  Charlie was a member of Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. #52, and West Creek United Methodist Church.  He was predeceased by his wife Connie...

Smith , Alfred G Sr. “Doodle””Doot” “ Smitty” 89 of Tuckerton, NJ, beloved  father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 8, 2022 in Florida . Alfred was born July 19, 1932 to Samuel and Marjorie Smith in the family home at 143 North Green St, Tuckerton, N.J. He attended Tuckerton High School and immediately joined the Navy, proudly serving from 1951 to 1955. During his life he worked...

  WAGNER, DOLORES E., April 29, 1927 – January 7, 2022, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully of January 7, 2022 at the age of 94.  Dolores was the youngest daughter of George and Anna Mae (Coyne) Ehinger and grew up in Livingston, N.J.  She married her high school sweetheart, Roger in 1948.  Dolores and Roger had two children together as well as four grandsons and six great-grandchildren.  She had homes in Florham Park, Surf City,...