John M. Chyko taught in the Toms River schools for 38 years and helped create a basketball league among the district's elementary schools.
The Toms River resident known for driving around with her car covered in signs celebrating her many honors was battling cancer.
Friends have rallied to support the family of Jeffrey S. Schlinger, the Toms River man who was killed in a crash on Aug. 3.
Michael "Mickey" Olchaskey was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and a kind and giving man, his family said.
Ray Cervino coached the TR North girls basketball team to the 2000 Tournament of Champions final, the only Ocean County team to get there.
Bob Petruski led the T.E.A.M. peer education program and was a longtime track and cross country coach, and left an imprint on all he knew.
Nick Cacciapaglia, 24, "would do anything for his family and friends," his brother said. Funeral services are Thursday evening.
Sgt. Matthew Horton, who worked for the sheriff's office since 2007, died on Feb. 22 after a battle with COVID-19.
Ocean County Sheriff's Officer Brian D. Stockhoff "had such a presence about him," and was hardworking, caring and supportive, friends said.
Hundreds of people surrounded the family and friends of Keith Pinto of Toms River as they mourned his death and remembered his life.
Caroline "Carol" Tarrazi nee Tamburin died at age 94 on Wednesday, June 9, surrounded by family in her home.
Flags will be flown at half-staff in the township for Kelaher, whom Mayor Maurice Hill called "a pillar of the community."
"Only the lucky ones really got to see how soft his soul was," Rebecca Reilly said, as she paid tribute to her husband., who died Dec. 9.
People described the former police captain as a legend; he "had his finger on the pulse of what being a great cop was," one man said.
The longtime township clerk administrator, who oversaw Toms River's tremendous growth in the 1960s and '70s, died Sunday. He was 93.
A memorial service is set for Sunday at Huddy Park for Aidan Inteso, a 2020 Toms River East graduate who was just embarking on his future.
"So many loved him and were inspired by him," a friend wrote of Jovanovic, a 1995 Toms River East grad and 2006 Olympian, who died May 3.
George L Bobowicz worked for Hudson News and lived in Lyndhurst before he and his wife retired to Toms River.
Born Angela Chiappelli, she was to sing at The Stone Pony the day she died. Family called her "a bright light in an otherwise dim world."
The Toms River North senior, who was just weeks from graduation, died in a motorcycle accident Thursday.
"Coach Jerry" was being rememebered as thoughtful, kind and most of all was "a great man," friends said.
The longest-serving freeholder and the driving force behind the county's park system, died following a battle with cancer.
She also served on the Borough Council and was a certified municipal finance officer who had worked for muitlple towns.
Strunck was the last living charter member of East Dover Fire Company No. 4, the company said.
He also was chairman of the Vet
Robert Drake Jr. made everyone laugh and smile, even as he battled substance abuse and lost. It can happen to anyone, his family says.
Karin Krenek, who died Friday, taught and directed school shows, but she was so much more to her students, the school and the community.
She was a mother first, then woked for Radio Holland and Mackay Marine later in her life.
The longtime Toms River resident and co-founder of the Grunin Foundation was passionate about helping her community, her family said.
Amazing, funny, and dedicated to his community, Bob Levy died on the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of the station he built.
Dr. Napolitano was elected Girls State governor in New Jersey in 1980 and was president of the student council at Toms River East.
Funeral services have been set for Rich Bococinski, who died Tuesday. "He would do anything for anyone," his brother said.
Mrs. Hudson, 89, worked for the Toms River schools for 26 years and served numerous Toms River organizations.
Dr. Pino had a family practice in Toms River and helped train doctors and nurse practitioners at Monmouth and Rowan universities.
Sami Bienkowski, first diagnosed in 2008, never let cancer stand in the way of pursuing her dreams.
The Brick Township resident had served on the Toms River force since August 2015.
Joseph Bartolotta was killed Saturday; friends are trying to help cover the costs of his funeral.
She was a member of several organizations, including the American Red Cross Gray Lady Service during World War II.
Mr. Muench also was a teacher in the Toms River schools for more than 15 years. A memorial service is set for Sunday, Aug. 19.
He also served on the Dover Twp. MUA and owned a construction business. His memorial service is Sunday, Aug. 13.