Obituaries in Toms River, NJ

Were heartbroken to share the passing of Brian Coupland a loving father brother and friend who left us peacefully at home surrounded by love. He will be deeply missed by his surviving brother Kevin and wife Sandy sister Maureen and husband Bob his exwife Christine McCauley who was always a friend to...

James William Jim Moore 77 of Toms River NJ died on January 2 2026 after a short illness. He was born on July 4 1948 to James J and Agnes Heferran in Jersey City NJ and grew up there before moving to Rutherford NJ and graduating Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington NJ. He married Patricia ...

John Jack Briody 89 of Brick NJ passed away January 29 2026 in the loving arms of his children. Born and raised in Jersey City N.J. Jack was a proud graduate of Saint Aloysius High School where he excelled in cross country and track. Following high school Jack honorably served his country as a membe...

Samuel James Serpico passed away on the evening of January 20 2026 in the arms of his loving parents. Sammy was born just ten days earlier at 532am on Saturday January 10 weighing 8lbs. 2oz. and measuring 22 inches. From the very beginning Sammy showed his spark. In every ultrasound image he could b...

Bonnie S. Hmielewski 69 of Toms River departed this earthy world on January 20 2026 at home and with her family at her side. Bonnie lived gently loved deeply and found meaning in the everyday moments that truly matter. She worked hard remained fiercely loyal to those she loved and carried herself th...

Dr. Elena Ronquillo Buenviaje was born in 1938 in Pampanga Philippines to Maria Victoria Ima and Vevencio Ronquillo and immigrated to the United States in 1971. She graduated cum laude in 1962 from the University of St. Tomas in the Philippines and as a consistent scholar in all her college years ra...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of John W. Henn Jr. know to his family as John John at the age of 59. John left us on Tuesday January 27 2026 in New City NY at his residence. Born and raised in Toms River NJ John was a proud graduate of Toms River High School Nort...

On January 20 2026 we said goodbye to Allan Tilton a husband father grandfather and friend whose presence made everyday life brighter. Born on November 28 1952 Allan was truly one of a kind. He leaves behind a family and community forever changed by his presence. Allan was a proud employee of Palac...

Frank was born in Passaic New Jersey and grew up in Clifton. He was a graduate of Clifton High School and proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran during the Vietnam era. He lived in Hopatcong and later in Florida before retiring to Toms River. Frank was a devoted parishioner of St...

Wrightson Penelope "Penny" Ruth nee Horner December 17 1941 of Brick NJ died Sunday January 4 2026 at Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens with her son by her side. Penny was born in Ventnor NJ graduating from Atlantic City High School in 1960. She then worked at Atlantic City Hall as a secretary. She ...

She was born on September 4 1936 in Brooklyn New York to Mario and Carmella Riservato. On October 28 1961 Lucille married James Edward Mahan at All Saints Catholic Church in Brooklyn New York. Together they shared 56 years of marriage three children and three grandchildren. A longtime resident of b...

Bonnie S. Hmielewski 69 of Toms River departed this earthy world on January 20 2026 at home and with her family at her side. Bonnie lived gently loved deeply and found meaning in the everyday moments that truly matter. She worked hard remained fiercely loyal to those she loved and carried herself th...