GABRIEL, PATRICIA M. 78, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin. Pat was born in Paterson, NJ residing there until moving to Manahawkin. Pat also owned Pounds & Ounces Butcher Shop in Tuckerton, she was a real estate agent for Island Realty of Long Beach Island. Pat was a member of St Mary’s Church in Manahawkin and volunteered for Ken’s Kitchen. She is predeceased by her wife Dorian Fiore. Pat is survived by her...

GAFGEN, RICHARD F. 91, of Tuckerton, N.J., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home.  He was born in Trenton, N.J., residing there prior to moving to Tuckerton.  Richard worked as a painting contractor for Local #301, Trenton for many years.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and had a passion for cats.  He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.  Richard was predeceased by his wife Loreta A. Gafgen, along with siblings Bill,...

Bourguignon, Rita Johanna, 90 of New Gretna, passed away Friday, April 5 2024.  She was born in Jersey City, NJ on Aug 9, 1933 and resided there until moving to Warren Grove at the age of 3, with her parents Charles and Bertha Sharpe, siblings and beloved Uncle Buster.  Rita’s love of animals started at an early age living on the farm in Warren Grove with her family, then as an adult, her love of horses and teens brought her to becoming a long-standing, respected leader for...

Hannelore Margarete Pounder (née Gromball) passed away peacefully at home with her loving daughter, Beverly by her side at the age of 88 on March 19, 2024, in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. She was born on January 17, 1936, in the former German town of Sensburg, East Prussia (Mrągowo, Poland today). Hannelore was a devoted mother, known for her kindness, generosity, fantastic cooking, and passion for giving back to those less fortunate. Her journey from overcoming the severe hardships of...

SCHULZ, WILLIAM F., 81, of Barnegat, N.J., (formerly of Barrington, N.J.), passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Genesis Healthcare, Manahawkin, N.J., surrounded by his family.  He was born in Camden, N.J., residing in Mt. Ephraim, N.J. prior to moving to Tuckerton, N.J.  Bill was retired from Delaware River Port Authority, where he was a maintenance technician for over 30 years.  Bill is survived by his sons William F. Schulz (Sarah), of Mt. Ephraim, N.J., Craig Schulz, of...

GRAHAM, SCOTT R., 65, of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2023, at home. He was born in Overbrook, PA., residing in Strafford, PA., prior to moving to Little Egg Harbor.  He worked for Progressive Dimensions, Toms River, N.J., as a Sales Manager for 15 years. He loved boating and fishing with his family. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Eagles. Scott was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara J. Graham nee Valente, parents James R. Graham and Louise...

Eugene Joseph Gibbons JR, passed away peacefully February 16th, 2024th.  Gene was born in Glenside, PA on June 8th, 1933.  He moved to Manahawkin, NJ in 1968 and had resided there ever since. He is survived by his loving companion of many years Ginny Oswald and her family, Daughter Kathi Pickard and family.  Nephew Chris(Stacy) and Nieces Becky and Alexa. Gene worked for the State of NJ Road Department for 23 years and then Conway Auto Parts as a delivery driver for 16...

PHARO, LAWRENCE “LARRY” RICHARD, Larry was born December 18, 1939 at home in Tuckerton, then becoming a resident of Whiting for 52 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 1960-1964.  After the Navy, he worked at the Tuckerton Beacon newspaper, until he joined the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. He worked in the Sheriff’s Department from 1963 until he retired in 1993. His hobbies were Federal Bird Banding (Ornithologist). During his time as an...