Thomas B. Lagocki (Lag) April 20, 1947-May 18, 2023   Thomas Lagocki, 76, of West Creek New Jersey passed in his sleep, after a long fierce battle with cancer on May 18, 2023.   Tom, son of Benjamin and Josephine, was born in his family home in Camden New Jersey on April 20, 1947. Tom was the little brother of his two older sisters, Dolly and Bernadette (Toots).  Following High School Tom attended Vocational School, where he came to realize his passion for...

Rosanne Besse, 83, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, beloved wife for over 56 years to John A. Besse, revered mother of 4, and “fun grandma” to 8 grandchildren, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023. Rosanne was born August 29th, 1939, In Staten Island, NY, to Thomas and Mary Sullivan. She graduated from Port Richmond High School and worked for Sears Roebuck Company for several years before her marriage to John in April 1967 and starting her journey as a dedicated...

Moritz, Courtney E., 38, Of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023 with her husband, parents and three siblings by her side at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Courtney “kept on swimming” through her courageous medical battle.  She was born in Freehold, NJ, residing in Howell for 32 years prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor in 2017. Courtney attending Saint Veronica’s Elementary School In Howell, NJ and Saint Rose High School in...

SAKS, ELIZABETH M., 64, of Little Egg Harbor Twp., N.J., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Lee spent 41 years in Little Egg Harbor with her loving husband, Rich.  She enjoyed spending time crafting, writing, being her amazing self with family, and all of life as a whole.  Lee will be dearly missed and always remembered.  Lee, who was also known as LaLa by her grandchildren, is survived by her husband of 44...

THORNTON, THOMAS J. JR., 75, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at home.  He was born in New York, N.Y., residing in Keansburg, N.J., and New Gretna, N.J. prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor, N.J.  Thomas was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War Era from 1966-1970.  He worked as a general contractor for J & A Construction, Keyport, N.J. Thomas was predeceased by his wife Louise Thornton (nee Rooney) in 2022.  He is survived...

Charles J Corello, 99, of Little Egg Harbor passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a short stay in Seacrest Nursing Home. A WW2, US Army Air Force veteran, he proudly served in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945 as a cryptographic tech, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was an electrician and member of the IBEW Local 164 for 69 years and a lifelong member of the VFW. Mr. Corello was born in Newark, N.J., to the late John and Carmella Corello (née...

MOREY, ANNA M., 86, of Tuckerton, N.J. passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Mystic Meadows Nursing & Rehab., Little Egg Harbor, NJ.  She was born in New York, NY, residing there for 19 years prior to moving to Tuckerton.  Anna worked as a secretary for Harrahs Casino, Atlantic City.  She served on the Tuckerton Elementary School Board for 22 years.  Anna also served on Tuckerton Borough Council for several years, and volunteered at Laurel Thrift Shop, Tuckerton....

BINDER, GEORGE W. JR., 86, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Seacrest Village Nursing & Rehab., Little Egg Harbor.  He was born in Newark, NJ, residing in Nutley for over 50 years, prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor.  George was a Math and Computer Science high teacher for Columbia High School, S. Orange, NJ for over 35 years.  He was part of the Boy Scouts of America, volunteering, for over 50 years.  George was a member of St....

LEWIS, LINDA M. 73, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Lakewood, N.J., and was a lifelong area resident.  Linda worked as a Deli Clerk for ShopRite, Manahawkin for 25 years.  She loved all things cats, HGTV, antiques, and most especially her granddaughter, Emily.   Linda was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Francis Sprague, nephew Kenneth O’Connell Sr., great...

STEUER, BRAD A., 24, of Ventnor, N.J., passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, N.J.  He was born in Seguin, TX and resided in Barnegat for 20 years prior to moving to Ventnor, N.J.  Brad graduated from Southern Regional High School in 2017.  He worked alongside his father as a mason for Dave Devine Construction, Ocean City, for 4 years.   Brad was survived by his parents Aaron and Jessica Steuer, of Barnegat, N.J.,...