James Stavish, a former mayor of Barnegat Light and a previous owner of Kubel’s, passed away Jan. 8, and family members would like to share that news with everyone in the community who knew him. A celebration of life is tentatively scheduled for October at Kubel’s, said his daughter, Jenny Sehic.

“My father loved Barnegat Light and had so many fond memories of LBI, Kubel’s and the people in the community,” said Sehic, who now resides in San Diego.