Rosemarie Blyler, 97
Rosemarie Blyler, a loving, thoughtful, and generous woman, passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 30, 2026, in Marmora, New Jersey, at the age of 97. Born on December 18, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rosemarie carried with her throughout her life the warmth, strength, and kindness that would come to define her. […]
Jean McMillen Houck, 98
Jean McMillen Houck, age 98, died peacefully on August 16th, 2026 at her assisted living home in Vero Beach, Florida. Jean was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. After graduating from Case Western Reserve, Jean worked in retail before moving to Ocean City, New Jersey where she lovingly raised her children with guidance, wisdom, patience and […]
Derek Thegen Rearden, 84
Derek Thegen Rearden, 84, of Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Rearden for more than 60 years and the devoted father of Michael Rearden and his wife Lisa Rearden, Thomas Rearden, Susan O’Connell and her husband Patrick […]
Elizabeth Barrow Cox, 103
Elizabeth Barrow Cox, age 103, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully on Aug 14, 2026. Born in Yeadon, PA, married Robert P. Cox in 1939. She raised eight children and lived in Drexel Hill, PA for most of her life, until moving to Ocean City in 1987. She is survived by her daughters […]
Charles E. ‘Chick’ Kisby III, 87
Charles E. Kisby, III “Chick” 87, of Linwood, NJ passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Lower Township, NJ, adopted by the late Charles E., Jr. and Margaret S. (nee Hoffman) Kisby. He has been a longtime resident of Linwood, NJ. Chick was a graduate of Ocean City High School class […]
John J. Idakitis, 70
John (Jack) J. Idakitis, 70, passed away from complications related to congestive heart failure on June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center. John was born November 19, 1955 in Morristown, NJ, the son of Dorris Flagg (Idakitis) and Joseph Idakitis, and the second of three children. Early in […]
Joan Klein Phillips, 85
Joan Klein Phillips, 85, of Ocean City, New Jersey, and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at her childhood home. Born on February 26, 1941, at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, New Jersey, Joan was the daughter of the late Frederick W. Klein Sr. and Grace (Kreckman) Klein. She graduated […]
George Allan Hafer, 87
George Allan Hafer, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. George was born in Cleveland Ohio on July 4, 1939. George grew up in Abington, Pennsylvania and spent his summers in Ocean City New Jersey, where he eventually became a resident for many years. A natural athlete in his youth, George played sports […]
Albert R. Neill Jr. 95
Albert R. Neill Jr., 95, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026. Born and raised in Wildwood, Albert was a member of the Wildwood High School Class of 1948. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving aboard the USS Campbell. During his service he traveled the […]
Mary Ann Benson, 95
Mary Benson, 95, of Marlton, NJ passed away on July 16, 2026. Born in West New York, NJ, Mary lived in Clifton, West Milford, and Mahwah, NJ, with her husband Fred and six children. They moved to Ocean City, NJ, in 1976. Mary was predeceased by her husband Fred C. Benson, publisher of the […]