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January 7, 2026

Obituaries

Joseph P. Berenato Jr., 83

Joseph P. Berenato Jr., 83, of Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph Berenato Sr. and Mary (Lupico) Berenato. As a young child, he moved to Camden, New Jersey, […]

Doris Margaret Hancock, 101

Doris Margaret (Kroesser) Hancock, 101, of Newtown, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday April 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Vance Hancock, and daughter, Nancy (Hancock) Marx. Doris leaves behind two of her children, Vance G. “Skip” (Barbara) Hancock and Amy Hancock Neff; her grandchildren, […]

Susan K. Davis, 83

Susan “Sue” Kroesser Davis, 83 of Alexandria, VA, passed away on September 24, 2024.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Lance A. Davis; children Susan D. Frontero (Jim), Virginia Davis-Lee, and Lance A. Davis, Jr.; grandchildren Michael and Nicole Frontero, Kelly and Hank Lee, and Lance A. III and Alexander Davis; […]

JoAnne Marie Kroesser Fox, 82

JoAnne Marie Kroesser Fox, “Nana”, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 82 in The Villages of Florida on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born November 29, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Helen and Fidel Kroesser, JoAnne was a dedicated nurse and U.S. Air Force […]

Francis J. Larkins, 86

Francis J. Larkins, “Frank”, 86 of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Shore Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Upper Darby, PA to the late James J. and Anna B.(nee Fox) Larkins. Frank was a graduate of West Catholic High School and LaSalle University. He […]

Michael J. Calise

Michael J. Calise suddenly passed away on May 15th, 2025 at his residence in Seaville, NJ.  Born in Nagasaki, Japan to the parents, Michael and Maria Calise. Soon after Michael was born, they traveled to Ocean City, NJ where his parents would continue to grow their family. After graduating Ocean City High School in 1977, […]

Richard Bennett

In early evening March 10, 2025, Richard (Dick, Rich, UR) Bennett’s spirit departed his earthly body to be reunited with his parents, Harry & Doris, and older brother Chuck.  Living in Ocean City for the past 30+ years was the joy of his life.  Prior to living there, he vacationed each year since his infancy. […]

Della May Ostien

Surrounded by her family Della May Ostien (nee Omlor) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Della was born in Hahnaman Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 25, 1944, to Charles E. Omlor, Sr., and A. Grace Omlor (nee Hutton). She attended Middle Township Roosevelt and Lima elementary schools […]

Mary M. Lee, 96

 Mary M. Lee, born and raised in Ocean City, NJ, passed away April 25, 2025. She lived to 96 despite having battled lung cancer for more than 25 years. In her retirement Mary resided at the Masonic Village Retirement Community in Sewickley, PA. In her early years at Masonic Village Mary was active in oil […]

Claire Elaine Howell, 93

Claire Elaine Howell, age 93 passed away peacefully at Millville Center LTC on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born in Clermont, NJ. Claire lived in Clermont, Seaville, Ocean View and Palermo. Claire graduated from Middle Township High School in 1950. She retired from the Woodbine Development Center (Woodbine) in 1997. Claire was a member of the […]