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Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC is family owned and operated, serves most faiths

We believe that each life, each family is unique, and that our services should reflect the individuality of each person and family we serve. Our professional, attentive, friendly and detail oriented ownership and staff put you at ease from that first contact and ensure a dignified and memorable experience. Our beautiful and spacious facility with ample parking and professional staff welcomes your guests. We offer pre-planning and at-need assistance in areas such as medicaid planning, social security, and veterans benefits with no cost or obligation. We are a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, and a participant in the New Jersey Pre-Paid Funeral Trust Fund.

08/30/2025

Mary A. Crowley

Mary A. Crowley (nee Buzzi), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. Mary was born on October 15, 1931, in Staten Island, NY to the late Joseph and Aurelia (nee Tolomie) Buzzi.

In her younger years prior to her marriage, Mary worked at Weeden & Company in New York City and Chicago, a part of her life that she was very proud of and loved talking about. She married Frank J. Crowley on October 20, 1956, lived for a short time in Chicago, and then moved back to Staten Island where they had their two children. In 1963 they moved to Glen Rock, NJ where they lived for 25 years before retiring to Long Beach Island. In her earlier years, Mary was active in gardening and belonged to gardening clubs and involved in fund raising activities on Long Beach Island. She loved the Adirondacks and staying at her cabin in Minerva, NY.

Mary is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Aurelia Tolomie Buzzi, her husband, Frank J. Crowley in 2016, her step-father Frank Dinger, and her brother Joseph Buzzi.

She is survived by her daughter Virginia B. Hals and husband David, her son, Frank Crowley and his significant other of more than 15 years, Amanda Green, her sister Nancy Dinger Romano, her brother Frank Dinger, her four grandchildren; Laura A. Hals Phillips and husband Jimmy, Madeline C. Hals Older and her husband Daniel, Christopher R. Hals, and Madison M. Crowley, her three great grandchildren; Delaney and Henley Phillips and Cooper Older, her sister-in-law Sandra Dinger, and her many nieces and nephews.

At Mary’s request all services will be for immediate family only.

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08/15/2025

Dolores Carol Merrell

Dolores Carol Merrell (Pugliese) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family during the last days of her life.

Dolores was born on December 22, 1939, and raised in Nutley NJ, the youngest of 10 children born to Emidio and Rachela Pugliese. She spent her first 60 years in Nutley raising 3 children, volunteering at Holy Family Church as a CCD teacher and with Marriage Encounter, and bowling among other volunteer activities. She loved to have family over the house and enjoyed many holiday meals and family re-unions.

Dolores led a simple yet fulfilling life, always putting her family and friends first. Her greatest strength was the love she had for those around her, ensuring everyone was taken care of before herself, especially when cooking a meal. She cherished spending time with her immediate and extended family, particularly during holidays and special events. She completed her education at high/vocational school, and worked as a hairdresser and in retail, but her most cherished role was being a mom and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and making her house look beautiful inside and out and enjoyed spending time with the neighbors.

In her retirement, Dolores was a dedicated member of the Italian American Club, Thunder Lanes Bowling League, and a parishioner of St. Mary’s of the Pines Catholic Church. She was a nonstop dynamo, doing her stretching, calisthenics and 60 pushups a day even a week before her passing, and before her cancer, walking 3 miles a day.

She is predeceased by her husband, Carl Merrell Jr. and 8 siblings, Mary Pugliese (Mee), Priscilla Pugliese (Ciafarone), Vincent “Joe” Pugliese, Sue Pugliese (Tisseker), Emil “Red” Pugliese, Anthony Pugliese, Robert “Bobby” Pugliese, Anna “Ronnie” Pugliese (Pinckney)

She is survived by her children: Rachel and Chris Sepe, their children Tyler and Nicola; Robert Merrell and his wife Monica Georgallas and their sons Max and Myles; Carl and Joanne Merrell and their children and spouses Katie Romaine (Merrell) and Mike Romaine; and Eric Merrell and his wife Abby Cornwall, and, her brother Lawrence “Sonny” Pugliese.

Dolores will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and selflessness will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have been part of her life.

Visiting will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 10:00am until her Mass of Christian burial, 11:00am at St. Mary Of The Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Entombment will be held Wednesday, August 20, 1:00pm at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at https://pancan.org or Hackensack Meridian Hospice at www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/hospice-care in memory of Dolores.

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08/12/2025

George F. Swithers

George F. Swithers, age 100, of the Parkertown section of Little Egg Harbor, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025.

Born May 16, 1925 in Nanticoke, PA., he lived in Fogelsville, PA. prior to Parkertown where he resided since 2000. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he earned various ribbons. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Stroh's Brewing Company, Allentown, PA as a Union Brewer. George loved watching boxing, gardening and landscaping, and being the ultimate handyman. But above all he loved everyone especially his family.

He is predeceased by his wife Theresa Meyer Swithers, his son William Hasenstab, and his two brothers, Charles & Robert Swithers.

George is survived by his daughter Barbara Chavanne, his nephew Jay Swithers, his six grandchildren; Thomas Conroy, Karen Brady, Lisa Jedic, Barbara Chavanne, Kristin Boyce & Drew Hasenstab, his fourteen great grandchildren, his four great-great grandchildren, his two great nephews and his two great nieces.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ.

A Mass of Christian burial will follow, 1:00pm at St. Mary Of The Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, 283 Beachview Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 immediately following mass.

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07/29/2025

Samuel J. Fattoross

Samuel J. Fattoross, age 91, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home.

Born July 14, 1934 in Jersey City, NJ, he lived in East Rutherford prior to Manahawkin where he resided since 1978. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. His employment included Maxwell House Coffee, Jersey City, NJ as an Assembly Line Worker.

Sam was a volunteer fire fighter for the East Rutherford Fire Company and a volunteer with the East Rutherford First Aid Squad. He enjoyed fishing and boating.

He is predeceased by his parents; Samuel and Anna (De Maio) Fattoross, his wife, Barbara A. (Nilsen) Fattoross, his three sons, Michael, Anthony & Kevin Fattoross, his two brothers, Arnold and Theodore Fattoross and his sister, Phyliss Schriber.

He is survived by his two sons, Robert Fattoross and Samuel Fattoross Jr. and his wife Joann, his daughter Renata Berger, his four grandchildren, Kayla, Amanda, Heather and Matthew, and his five great grandchildren, Colson, Riley, Aubree, Harlee and Brooklyn.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. A committal service with military honors will follow, 1pm at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ.

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07/27/2025

Frank J. Ippolito III

Frank J. Ippolito- January 27, 1977- July 25, 2025.

Frank known as Frankie passed away unexpectedly on July 25th, 2025 at the age of 47. Frankie was a proud lifelong resident of Stafford township. He was a member of the Southern Regional class of 1995 and an experienced electrician.

Frankie was an avid sports fan with a lifelong passion for the gym and martial arts. He was a lover of animals big and small, as well as a loyal protector to the many people in his life. He loved movies, music, and treasured spending time with family and friends.

He is predeceased by both sets of grandparents—Frank Ippolito and Helen Deserio and Michael and Helen Sumnick and his precious dogs, Lennox and Nina.

Frankie is survived by his devoted mother, Donna-Marie Ippolito. His father, Frank Ippolito and Rose Ippolito. His sister Danielle Economos and her husband, George. Brothers, Spencer Berkefeld, Michael Dillion and Rosalie. Nephews, Dennis Ippolito and wife, Jessica. Nikko and Gianni Economos, Michael and Anthony Dillion. Nieces, Lexy Economos, Jordyn Schnepp and husband, Zach. Great nephews, Lincoln, Colson, & Wyatt Great niece, Kennedy. He will be deeply and eternally missed by all who knew him.

Services will be held on Sunday August 3, 2025, from 12-4 PM at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home in Stafford, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Animal Humane Society in Frankie’s memory.

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07/17/2025

Ann Marie Sheridan

Ann Marie Sheridan, 59, formerly of Pearl River, NY, and New York City, NY, died unexpectedly of natural causes July 12, 2025.

Born in a wintry storm on January 19, 1966 to the late Peter F. and Josephine (Biggins) Sheridan, Ann was a source of warmth and light to all she encountered. Ann attended St. Margaret School in Pearl River, NY and Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY. An accomplished artist, student and athlete, Ann compiled a distinguished record at Cornell University, where she was a sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

Ann embarked on a first career in the printing production and publication industry in the New York City area, serving as production manager for several national magazines, and earning a Master of Business Administration at NYU’s Stern School of Business.

In 2009, Ann’s career and life took a dramatic turn, as she welcomed the birth of her beloved son, Tyler Steinbrunn, and set about building a career as a real estate professional in the Ocean County, NJ area. She was agent of the year 2023 and 2024 for the Berkshire Hathaway Zach Shore Realty firm. With characteristic grace, light and warmth, she built a wonderful life, and her dream home with Tyler at the center of her world.

Ann was involved in her community, volunteering her time and skills to help brighten the lives of many, most especially supporting young women through her leadership of the Soroptimist International Organization of Long Beach Island.

Predeceased by her loving parents, Ann is survived by her devoted son, Tyler Steinbrunn, siblings Peter T. Sheridan of Pearl River, NY, Thomas F. Sheridan (Vincent Walsh) of Washington, DC, Catherine Lawlor (John), of Bluffton, SC, and Maureen Sheridan of Nyack, NY. She was the cherished and esteemed “Aunt YaYa” to Jack, Cara and Colleen Lawlor, and is loved and missed by numerous cousins from Arizona to Ireland, as well as her Aunts Mary Ellen (Biggins) Desmond of Pearl River NY, Ann Sheridan of Coopersburg PA, and Ann Marie Biggins of Overland Park, KS. She is also survived by her former husband Erich Steinbrunn of Manahawkin NJ; her steadfast partner, Clifford Coombs, and her canine companion, Wavy.

A memorial gathering will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 10am until 12 noon at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to The Ann Sheridan Memorial Fund, Soroptimist International Organization of LBI, P.O. Box 202, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008.

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07/11/2025

Carole A. Famiglietti

Carole A. Famiglietti (nee Zabiga), age 85, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Born May 26, 1940, in Jersey City, NJ, Carole was a long-time resident of Jersey City, then Bayonne NJ where she resided before moving to Manahawkin 3 ½ years ago.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Mary, Star Of The Sea, 326 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ.

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07/07/2025

Philip William Todd, Sr.

Philip William Todd, Sr., age 92, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Philip was born May 4, 1933 in Hawthorne, NJ. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a teamster truck driver and most recently, by Leisure Line Bus Co., Mahwah, NJ as Bus Operator. Philip Todd always put others before himself even until his final days. He often worked two jobs to support his family and provide a wonderful home. He was a beloved father of three, and the best Grandpa (Pop Pop). He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His passing will leave a hole in all our hearts that can never be filled, however we will always remember the great times we had with him as a father, grandfather, great grandfather, Uncle, Brother, friend and neighbor.

He is survived by his two daughters, Claire Eleanor Cole and Helen Mary Natale, his son Philip William Todd Jr., his brother Kenneth Todd, his seven grandchildren, and his 12 great grandchildren.

At the convenience of the family, all services were private.

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07/07/2025

Giovanna Menucci

Giovanna Menucci (Carnemolla), 92, of Manahawkin, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025.

Giovanna was born on November 8th, 1932, in Marina Di Ragusa, Italy, to Joseph and Nellie Carnemolla. She worked as a seamstress for many years in factories in Paterson, NJ, a proud member of the ILGWU, or International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Pines. Giovanna enjoyed cooking, crocheting, long walks, swimming, and watching soccer on the television.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Carnemolla, her husband, Frank Menucci, her daughter, Emanuella, her son-in-law, Thomas Aboyoun, her sister and brother-in-law, Nenetta and William Carnemolla, and her brother, John Carnemolla.

She leaves behind her children, Marinella DiMatteo (George) and Carmelo Menucci (Connie), and her four grandchildren, Marcella Aboyoun, Dante Aboyoun, Frank Menucci (Danielle), and Marcello Menucci, as well as many nieces and nephews. Giovanna was “Nonna” to all!

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 9:30am to 10:30am at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. A Mass of Christian burial will follow 11:00am at St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ 08005. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 281 Beach view Ave., Manahawkin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org in memory of Giovanna’s late husband, Frank Menucci, who died of liver cancer.

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06/30/2025

Katherine Dolores Bell

Katherine D. Bell, age 92, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

Katherine was a lifelong resident of NJ. Born May 29, 1933, to Ruth (Betz) Flohs and William Flohs in Newark. She lived in Hillside, Brick, and Vineland before moving to Manahawkin where she resided for the last 5 years. Prior to her retirement, Katherine was employed by the Vineland Public Library for 26 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, music, and traveling. Her greatest joy was her family. Katherine will be dearly missed. Her kindness, gentle nature and compassion were gifts to everyone who knew her. Katherine’s legacy of love and dedication will forever be cherished.

Katherine is predeceased by her parents, her three sisters: Jean Lane, Ruth Cook, Marion Gocklin, and her granddaughter: Sandra Bell.

Katherine is survived by her husband and soulmate of 74 years, John W. Bell; five children: Kathleen Wheeler, John Bell and wife Dorinha, Deborah Bell, Virginia Pierce and husband Richard, and Wendy Bell-Cervini and husband Samuel; 12 grandchildren: Tara, Joseph, Caren, Rick, Will, Wade, Stephanie, Ashley, Nicholas, Reece, Kylie, and Joshua; 16 great-grandchildren: Rob, Austin, Stasia, Nathaniel, Samuel, Leanne, Charlie, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Alessandra, Connor, Tristan, Renee, Adrianna, Emma, and Ava; and many loving nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM until Katherine’s memorial service at 4:30 PM at Maxwell-Tobie Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Katherine’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

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06/29/2025

Oswin D. Kline, II

Oswin Daniel Kline the Second (Sport to most) Uncle OZ to many, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a wonderful 92 years of living his best. Ozzie was born at home in Pennsauken, NJ a little less peacefully then when he passed, I'd imagine. He Graduated from Merchantville High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after. He defended our great country and others fighting on the front lines in Korea from 1952-1954 earning the rank of Sgt. 1st Class.

He lived in Pennsauken and worked for a printing company in Philadelphia, PA until 1993 when he retired and moved to Harvey Cedars permanently. After his retirement he volunteered with the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad as an ambulance driver for a few years. Sport was a simple yet loving family man. He didn't want to talk politics or religion. He wanted to talk about life preferably with a Coors Lite in hand. He enjoyed fishing, endless projects around the house, his crossword puzzles and watching his Philadelphia sports teams. Ol swivel hips, as they called him, was known to tear up the dance floor on occasion. He knew how to have fun, love vigorously and not take life too seriously. He will be deeply missed and remembered for a long time.

Oswin is survived by his loving wife of 70 years June Richmond, his brother Russell Kline (Jeanne), his sister Elsie Montana, his daughter Suzanne Kline, his grandsons; Mike Zimmerman (Juliet), Jay Zimmerman (Victoria) and the joys of his later years, his great granddaughters; Riley Cole & Paisley June. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews & cousins that he loved like his own children. He also had the most wonderful neighbors that checked on him often. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1pm at the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Chapel, 12 Cedars Avenue, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008, with a celebration of life to immediately follow at the Harvey Cedars Firehouse.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad, Harvey Cedars Fire Company or the organization of your choice to honor him.

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06/26/2025

Ellen Jane DiGiacomo

Ellen Jane DiGiacomo (nee Cook), 72, of Manahawkin, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born in Philadelphia to Albert and Jane Cook, she grew up in Pennsauken, New Jersey with her brothers Chuck and Bob. She attended Elizabethtown College earning a bachelor’s degree in education, and moved to Beach Haven, NJ where she managed her family’s auto repair and auto parts business for the past 50 years. She was extremely knowledgeable about vehicles and auto parts, often to the amazement of her customers, who she had no problem telling to take a hike if they gave her a hard time.

Ellen enjoyed listening to Motown, watching the birds that would visit her backyard, bicker with her cat, and visit her family cottage at Glen Lake, Michigan. Most importantly to her though was caring for and spending time with her family, her daughter Tina, Son-in-law Mike, and her Granddaughter Winnie, (who she adored), as well as her cousins, nieces and their children.

She fought an arduous battle against Leukemia for the past 17 years, but did it with inspiring fortitude, while maintaining an infectious sense of humor.

A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 12pm to 2pm at The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club, 10 S. Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven NJ 08008. The family welcomes all to celebrate Ellen's life. Children are more than welcome to attend.

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