Local obituaries for Atlantic County & throughout New Jersey.

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...

David Caccia

Sep 17, 2024

David A. Caccia, age 91 of Hammonton, NJ, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

David was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the Army Reserves from 1954 to 1959. He married Pam in 1964 and designed and built their first home in Barnsboro, NJ. It was here...

Trisha Perez

Sep 15, 2024

Trisha Perez, age 37 of Eastampton, NJ passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Trisha was very loving and had an open heart for anyone who was in need of encouragement. She loved reading her Bible and attending Bible study with a large group of her friends in North Carolina. Trish loved her cat, Noah. She was loved and will...

Concetta R. "Connie" Previte

Sep 14, 2024

Concetta R. "Connie" Previte, age 67 of Vineland, NJ and formerly of Hammonton passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 following a courageous battle with a brief illness.

Connie was a longtime resident of Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1972. From childhood, she was close friends with the Perez family who lived across the street. The girls were like...