Local obituaries for Atlantic County & throughout New Jersey.

William K. "Bill" McGrath

Dec 2, 2024

William K. "Bill" McGrath age 81 of Mullica Twp. NJ passed away Monday December 2, 2024. He was born in Newark and raised in Boonton. He relocated to Mullica Twp. in 1985 when he and Diane purchased their first home together.

Bill worked for many years in the Tradeshow Business as an Independent Contractor, but was a man of many...

Anthony "Mark" Rodio

Dec 1, 2024

Anthony M. “Mark” Rodio, age 84, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Mark was a lifelong resident of Hammonton, graduating from Hammonton High School in 1959. He founded MAR Contractors in 1975, continuing his work there until the present. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony “Chiefie” and Angelina Rodio, his brother Carmine “Butch” Rodio, and...

Romana Vella

Nov 28, 2024

Romana Romeo/Vella (nee Cortese), age 84, of Margate, NJ, and formerly of Hammonton, NJ, passed away on November 28, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Romana was born and raised in Tropea, Italy, in a close-knit family of nine. She cherished her upbringing and the strong bonds she formed with her siblings. In her early twenties, she...

Frank Mattia

Nov 10, 2024

Frank Mattia, age 67 of Blue Anchor, NJ passed away quietly after a long battle with Lewy-Body Dementia on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Frank was a 1976 graduate of Camden County Technical School. He worked as a machinist until 1978 when he decided to switch careers and went to work for Don Horrow's Winslow Dodge. When that business closed, Frank went...

Robert W. Klose, Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

Robert W. Klose, Jr. age 58 of Hammonton, NJ passed away with his loving family by his side Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Bobby was born in Hammonton and has been a life long resident. He proudly served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from IBEW Local 351 and was a graduate of Oakcrest...

Michele M. Gilbert

Oct 31, 2024

Michele M Gilbert age 65 of Mullica Hill, NJ formerly of Williamstown, NJ passed away Thursday October 31, 2024 at Samaritan Center in Voorhees, NJ.

Michele was born in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in South Jersey most of her life. She worked as a bus aide for Sheppard Bus Service, CNA at Greenbriar Nursing Home and Whitehall Laboratories.

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Frances Penza

Oct 20, 2024

Frances A. "Frannie" Penza (nee DiMeglio) age 91 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully Sunday October 20, 2024 with her family by her side.

She was born and raised in Ancora, NJ and graduated from Lower Camden County Regional High School in 1951 and remained active organizing her class reunions every year.

Frannie was the office manager of...

Elizabeth Christos

Oct 16, 2024

Elizabeth J. Christos (nee Shera), age 65, of Winslow Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.

Known to her loved ones as Beth, she attended Edgewood High School and proudly earned her BSN at Helene Fuld School of Nursing in 1994. Beth enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with Kennedy Home Health Care,...

Joan L. Condie

Oct 15, 2024

Joan L. Condie, age 93, of Hammonton, New Jersey and Annapolis, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Joan was raised in Egg Harbor City, NJ. After graduating from Egg Harbor High School she attended the Philadelphia Academy of Music and Julliard in New York City. She was a mezzo soprano and pianist. She was a resident of...

Wanda Mary Barbieri

Oct 14, 2024

Wanda Mary Barbieri (nee Iamurri) age 98 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Wanda was born and raised in Philadelphia. PA. She married her husband Mario and raised her family in Yeadon, PA before moving to Tabernacle, NJ and later Hammonton, NJ. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1944.

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David W. Rowe

Oct 2, 2024

David W. Rowe, age 50, of Hammonton, NJ passed away suddenly from Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a rare heart condition, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his home.

Dave (known as Davey by his family) was born in Vineland and raised in Newfield. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1992. After working in banking for years, he took a break...

Maryann Crescenzo

Oct 2, 2024

Maryann Crescenzo (nee Capaccio) age 86 of Folsom, NJ passed away Tuesday October 2, 2024 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, NJ.

Maryann was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Hammonton where she graduated from Hammonton High School in 1956 and Glassboro State College in 1970's. She retired from Ancora State Hospital as an Assistant Social Supervisor in 1993 after 30...

John C. Capehart

Oct 1, 2024

John C. Capehart went to dance on the streets of Heaven with those he loved on October 1, 2024. He was 52 years old.

John was a man driven by his passion for honor, duty, service, loyalty and love of family. As a Marine, he pledged himself to the Corp's core values of honor, courage and commitment. As a...

Ronald A "Ronnie" Maier, Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald A "Ronnie" Maier, Jr.. age 57 of Waterford, NJ. Ronnie passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Ronnie was born in Woodbury, NJ and was a 1985 graduate of Edgewood Regional High School. He was a skilled craftsman and started his career in the Carpenter's Union. Ronnie had a very...

Sandra Lynn Cicchino

Sep 27, 2024

Sandra Lynn Cicchino (nee Torkelsen) age 56 of Waterford, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday with her loving family by her side.

Sandi was born in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Edgewood Regional High School in 1986 and continued on to obtain a college degree.

She worked for Inspira Medical Center of Vineland as a Nuclear Medical Technician...

Dorothy Elvins

Sep 25, 2024

Dorothy F. Elvins (nee Reeves) age 95 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, NJ.

Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Lower Camden County Regional High School. She owned and operated the Clothes Pen, a woman's and children's clothing store in Hammonton for several years. Dorothy and...

Gerard "Jerry" Melora

Sep 25, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" Melora, age 68, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, after a long battle with IBM. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Hammonton and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1973. He continued his education at Stockton College, graduating in 1977. For many years, Jerry served as the count room supervisor at Showboat Hotel...

Evelyn Dorothy DeStefano

Sep 21, 2024

Evelyn Dorothy DeStefano age 83 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully at Inspira in Vineland, NJ with her son by her side on Saturday September 21, 2024.

She was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph HS Class of 1959. Dottie started her career at 13 years old waitressing at Scaffidi's Colonial Diner for her...

Joseph A. "Buddy" Matise

Sep 20, 2024

Joseph A. "Buddy" Matise, age 99 of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 20, 2024. Buddy's calming nature, thoughtfulness and bright smile will be surely missed by everyone who knew him.

Joe was born in Williamstown, NJ and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during World...

Luz Cardona

Sep 17, 2024

Luz I. Cardona, age 61 of Vineland, NJ passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 at Preferred Care at Cumberland in Hopewell Twp., NJ.

Luz was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and lived in Buena and Vineland for many years. She graduated from Buena Regional HS Class of 1981 and worked for Wal-Mart in Hammonton. She enjoyed cooking, was involved...