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Richard A. Grzeskowiak
Sep 12, 2024
Richard A Grzeskowiak, 81 passed away on September 12, 2024. The son of the late Andrew and Jean Grzeskowiak of Philadelphia, PA. He is survived by his loving wife JoAnn (nee Myers) of 56 years along with his son Matthew (Elizabeth), daughter Melissa Ranieri (Dominick), beloved grandchildren Jeremy, Joseph, Alexis and step grandchildren Nicole and Nicholas Ranieri. In addition, cousins...
Joan S Brown
Aug 19, 2024
Joan S. Brown (nee Crabtree), 92, of Williamstown, passed away on August 19, 2024. Joan was born in Camden, raised in Gloucester and resided in Woodbury while raising her children, then retired to Williamstown with her husband Ralph to be closer to the family. She was a Christian woman and a steadfast loving partner to her husband in both life...
Ruth E. Bornmann
Aug 18, 2024
Ruth E. Bornmann (nee Nickerson), 86, of West Deptford, passed away on August 18, 2024. Ruth was born in Woodbury; she resided in West Deptford and Palmyra before moving back to West Deptford. She was the caretaker of Soupy Island from 1979 to 1998. Ruth was an Elderess at Bethel Church, Blackwood and volunteered in their kitchen. She enjoyed arts...
Newton Harrison Zanes II
Aug 5, 2024
Newton Harrison Zanes II went to his final rest on Monday 5 Aug 2024 at 102 years of age. Newt was born to Newton Harrison Thompson Zanes and Marion Fulton Armbruster Zanes of Paulsboro New Jersey on Monday 12 Dec 1921.
Early Life - Newt experienced loss early in life. Grace A Zanes, (b. 6 Jun 1918), his older sister, was...
Scott Gesty
Jul 17, 2024
Scott Gesty, 54, of Bridgeton, passed away on July 17, 2024 after an extended illness. Scott was born in Vineland; he resided in Wilmington & New Castle, DE before moving to Bridgeton. Scott was an accounting professor at Wilmington University & the Delaware Technical Community College. He was an avid hunter.
Scott is survived by his father Edward A. Gesty; child...
Charles T. Kirby Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Charles T. Kirby Jr., 51, of Woodbury, passed away on July 10, 2024. Charles was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury most of his life. He played football and graduated from Woodbury High School, and he was a big fan of the Miami Dolphins. His heart was as big as the hugs he would give. Chuck’s fun and...
Mary Johnson
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Johnson (nee Garry), 60, of Woodbury, passed away on June 30, 2024 with loved ones by her side. Mary was born on September 28, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY and has resided in Woodbury NJ, for the past 35 years with her devoted husband, Marc. Mary served in the US Navy from 1986-1990, and then was an Integration Specialist at...
Toni Jean Korbel
Jun 24, 2024
Toni Jean Korbel of Millsboro, Delaware (formally of West Deptford, New Jersey), age 63 passed away June 24, 2024. Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Toni was a loving sister and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernie and Edith Korbel, and her brother, John Korbel. She is survived by her sister Pat (Ray) Macaluso, brother...
Roger L. Bloch
Jun 18, 2024
Roger L. Bloch, 72, of Franklinville, passed away on June 18, 2024. Roger was born in Woodbury; he resided in S. Hampton Twp. before moving to Franklinville 5 years ago. He owned Bloch Realty and worked for GE Capital Mortgage in Woodbury and R L Bloch & Son Antiques.
Roger is survived by his loving companion Linda M. Bean; son Jason...
Crystal S. Beverly
Jun 14, 2024
Crystal S. Beverly, 60, passed away on June 14, 2024. Crystal was born in Camden and was a lifetime resident of Woodbury. She was a Home Health Aide for Visiting Nurses and she worked for Tartan Textile Service in Woodbury. Crystal is survived by her children Greggory Beverly, Tiffany Beverly & Nakeita Beverly; sisters Bertha Beverly & Darnise Beverly; brothers...
Fay J. Sankus
Apr 27, 2024
Fay J. Sankus (nee Bryant), 94, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on April 27, 2024. Fay was born in Kingston, PA and has resided in NJ since 1954. During her career, she worked part time as a school bus aide for Gateway Regional High School and as a salesclerk for Woolworth's and Heritage's Dairy store. However, her main vocation was...
Allen Phifer
Apr 26, 2024
Allen Phifer, 70, of Jackson, NJ passed away on April 26, 2024. Allen was born in Woodbury, NJ; he resided in Little Silver and Erial, NJ before moving to Jackson. He was a mechanic and boiler operator for Kinberly Clark (Thompson Industries) in Tinton Fall from 1974 to 1994; security and boiler operator for Bowles Security – Camden County Health...
Lynn M. Laigaie
Apr 12, 2024
Lynn (Ethelyn) M. Laigaie (nee Fetterolf), 86, born October 28, 1937, she was predeceased by her husband, John Laigaie, and her parents, George and Ethel Fetterolf. A resident of Forest Creek Condominiums in West Deptford since 1982, she served for many years on the Board of Trustees. Lynn worked at ExxonMobile in Philadelphia from 1964 until 1993 and then as...
Ester C. Monteron
Apr 1, 2024
Ester C. Monteron (nee Carlos), 90, of Woodbury, passed away on April 1, 2024. Ester was born in the Philippines. She is survived by her daughters Edith (Bobby) Penuliar of Florida & Elea (Edgar) Tan of Woodbury; brothers Jesse Carlos, Carmelito Carlos & Conrado Carlos; grandchildren Michael Penuliar, Jennifer Penuliar & Jenalyn Pineda and great grandchildren Sailor Pineda, Russell Penuliar...
Joseph E. Chapman Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
Joseph E. Chapman Jr. “Chappy,” 58, of Oak Valley, passed away on March 14, 2024. Joe was born in Camden and resided in the Oak Valley section of Deptford. He worked for Aramsco in Paulsboro for 37 years. Joe was a member of the South Jersey American Poolplayers Association; he played 1320 matches on at least 154 teams. He advanced...
Elsie Keller Dahlstrom
Mar 11, 2024
Elsie Keller Dahlstrom of West Chester, Pa., passed away on Monday, March 11 at the age 93. Elsie was born in Bloomfield, NJ on September 17, 1930 to Fritz and Emma Keller. She grew up in North Jersey and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1949. Elsie met her husband, Bert Dahlstrom, at Bloomfield High School and they became husband...
Robert J. Schofield
Mar 8, 2024
Robert J. Schofield, 80, of West Deptford, passed away on March 8, 2024. Bob was born in Philadelphia and has resided in West Deptford for 28 years. He was the #1 inspector for the USDA in Philadelphia. Bob was a member of Deptford Elks Lodge 2708, he enjoyed bowling, the casinos, horseshoes and music.
Bob is survived by his wife of...
Marie C. Harkins
Mar 7, 2024
Marie C. Harkins (nee Franceschino), 85, of Deptford, passed away on March 7, 2024. Marie was born in Philadelphia; she resided in Concordville, PA before moving to Deptford 3 years ago. She was a secretary and shipping clerk for Westinghouse in Lester, PA. Marie was an active member of St. Patrick Church and their Thursday morning Coffee Clutch.
Marie was predeceased...
Carol A. Bowersox
Feb 26, 2024
Carol A. Bowersox, 87, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, NJ passed away on Monday, February 26,2024. She passed quietly and peacefully.
Carol was born and raised in Woodbury, attending all local schools. She enjoyed many hours of fun cheerleading for WHS and spending time with friends. She was quite the tom boy and threw herself into any and all activities.
During her...
Hazel W. Skinner
Feb 22, 2024
Hazel W. Skinner (nee Weldie), 98, a life-long resident of Woodbury, passed away peacefully, after a life well lived, on February 22, 2024. Hazel was a graduate of Woodbury High School, Class of 1943, and Taylor Business School. She was a devoted wife and mother and loving “Nana”, whose favorite pastime was spending time with her family. A lifetime member...
Richard A. Grzeskowiak
Sep 12, 2024
Richard A Grzeskowiak, 81 passed away on September 12, 2024. The son of the late Andrew and Jean Grzeskowiak of Philadelphia, PA. He is survived by his loving wife JoAnn (nee Myers) of 56 years along with his son Matthew (Elizabeth), daughter Melissa Ranieri (Dominick), beloved grandchildren Jeremy, Joseph, Alexis and step grandchildren Nicole and Nicholas Ranieri. In addition, cousins...
Joan S Brown
Aug 19, 2024
Joan S. Brown (nee Crabtree), 92, of Williamstown, passed away on August 19, 2024. Joan was born in Camden, raised in Gloucester and resided in Woodbury while raising her children, then retired to Williamstown with her husband Ralph to be closer to the family. She was a Christian woman and a steadfast loving partner to her husband in both life...
Ruth E. Bornmann
Aug 18, 2024
Ruth E. Bornmann (nee Nickerson), 86, of West Deptford, passed away on August 18, 2024. Ruth was born in Woodbury; she resided in West Deptford and Palmyra before moving back to West Deptford. She was the caretaker of Soupy Island from 1979 to 1998. Ruth was an Elderess at Bethel Church, Blackwood and volunteered in their kitchen. She enjoyed arts...
Newton Harrison Zanes II
Aug 5, 2024
Newton Harrison Zanes II went to his final rest on Monday 5 Aug 2024 at 102 years of age. Newt was born to Newton Harrison Thompson Zanes and Marion Fulton Armbruster Zanes of Paulsboro New Jersey on Monday 12 Dec 1921.
Early Life - Newt experienced loss early in life. Grace A Zanes, (b. 6 Jun 1918), his older sister, was...
Scott Gesty
Jul 17, 2024
Scott Gesty, 54, of Bridgeton, passed away on July 17, 2024 after an extended illness. Scott was born in Vineland; he resided in Wilmington & New Castle, DE before moving to Bridgeton. Scott was an accounting professor at Wilmington University & the Delaware Technical Community College. He was an avid hunter.
Scott is survived by his father Edward A. Gesty; child...
Charles T. Kirby Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Charles T. Kirby Jr., 51, of Woodbury, passed away on July 10, 2024. Charles was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury most of his life. He played football and graduated from Woodbury High School, and he was a big fan of the Miami Dolphins. His heart was as big as the hugs he would give. Chuck’s fun and...
Mary Johnson
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Johnson (nee Garry), 60, of Woodbury, passed away on June 30, 2024 with loved ones by her side. Mary was born on September 28, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY and has resided in Woodbury NJ, for the past 35 years with her devoted husband, Marc. Mary served in the US Navy from 1986-1990, and then was an Integration Specialist at...
Toni Jean Korbel
Jun 24, 2024
Toni Jean Korbel of Millsboro, Delaware (formally of West Deptford, New Jersey), age 63 passed away June 24, 2024. Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Toni was a loving sister and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernie and Edith Korbel, and her brother, John Korbel. She is survived by her sister Pat (Ray) Macaluso, brother...
Roger L. Bloch
Jun 18, 2024
Roger L. Bloch, 72, of Franklinville, passed away on June 18, 2024. Roger was born in Woodbury; he resided in S. Hampton Twp. before moving to Franklinville 5 years ago. He owned Bloch Realty and worked for GE Capital Mortgage in Woodbury and R L Bloch & Son Antiques.
Roger is survived by his loving companion Linda M. Bean; son Jason...
Crystal S. Beverly
Jun 14, 2024
Crystal S. Beverly, 60, passed away on June 14, 2024. Crystal was born in Camden and was a lifetime resident of Woodbury. She was a Home Health Aide for Visiting Nurses and she worked for Tartan Textile Service in Woodbury. Crystal is survived by her children Greggory Beverly, Tiffany Beverly & Nakeita Beverly; sisters Bertha Beverly & Darnise Beverly; brothers...
Fay J. Sankus
Apr 27, 2024
Fay J. Sankus (nee Bryant), 94, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on April 27, 2024. Fay was born in Kingston, PA and has resided in NJ since 1954. During her career, she worked part time as a school bus aide for Gateway Regional High School and as a salesclerk for Woolworth's and Heritage's Dairy store. However, her main vocation was...
Allen Phifer
Apr 26, 2024
Allen Phifer, 70, of Jackson, NJ passed away on April 26, 2024. Allen was born in Woodbury, NJ; he resided in Little Silver and Erial, NJ before moving to Jackson. He was a mechanic and boiler operator for Kinberly Clark (Thompson Industries) in Tinton Fall from 1974 to 1994; security and boiler operator for Bowles Security – Camden County Health...
Lynn M. Laigaie
Apr 12, 2024
Lynn (Ethelyn) M. Laigaie (nee Fetterolf), 86, born October 28, 1937, she was predeceased by her husband, John Laigaie, and her parents, George and Ethel Fetterolf. A resident of Forest Creek Condominiums in West Deptford since 1982, she served for many years on the Board of Trustees. Lynn worked at ExxonMobile in Philadelphia from 1964 until 1993 and then as...
Ester C. Monteron
Apr 1, 2024
Ester C. Monteron (nee Carlos), 90, of Woodbury, passed away on April 1, 2024. Ester was born in the Philippines. She is survived by her daughters Edith (Bobby) Penuliar of Florida & Elea (Edgar) Tan of Woodbury; brothers Jesse Carlos, Carmelito Carlos & Conrado Carlos; grandchildren Michael Penuliar, Jennifer Penuliar & Jenalyn Pineda and great grandchildren Sailor Pineda, Russell Penuliar...
Joseph E. Chapman Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
Joseph E. Chapman Jr. “Chappy,” 58, of Oak Valley, passed away on March 14, 2024. Joe was born in Camden and resided in the Oak Valley section of Deptford. He worked for Aramsco in Paulsboro for 37 years. Joe was a member of the South Jersey American Poolplayers Association; he played 1320 matches on at least 154 teams. He advanced...
Elsie Keller Dahlstrom
Mar 11, 2024
Elsie Keller Dahlstrom of West Chester, Pa., passed away on Monday, March 11 at the age 93. Elsie was born in Bloomfield, NJ on September 17, 1930 to Fritz and Emma Keller. She grew up in North Jersey and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1949. Elsie met her husband, Bert Dahlstrom, at Bloomfield High School and they became husband...
Robert J. Schofield
Mar 8, 2024
Robert J. Schofield, 80, of West Deptford, passed away on March 8, 2024. Bob was born in Philadelphia and has resided in West Deptford for 28 years. He was the #1 inspector for the USDA in Philadelphia. Bob was a member of Deptford Elks Lodge 2708, he enjoyed bowling, the casinos, horseshoes and music.
Bob is survived by his wife of...
Marie C. Harkins
Mar 7, 2024
Marie C. Harkins (nee Franceschino), 85, of Deptford, passed away on March 7, 2024. Marie was born in Philadelphia; she resided in Concordville, PA before moving to Deptford 3 years ago. She was a secretary and shipping clerk for Westinghouse in Lester, PA. Marie was an active member of St. Patrick Church and their Thursday morning Coffee Clutch.
Marie was predeceased...
Carol A. Bowersox
Feb 26, 2024
Carol A. Bowersox, 87, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, NJ passed away on Monday, February 26,2024. She passed quietly and peacefully.
Carol was born and raised in Woodbury, attending all local schools. She enjoyed many hours of fun cheerleading for WHS and spending time with friends. She was quite the tom boy and threw herself into any and all activities.
During her...
Hazel W. Skinner
Feb 22, 2024
Hazel W. Skinner (nee Weldie), 98, a life-long resident of Woodbury, passed away peacefully, after a life well lived, on February 22, 2024. Hazel was a graduate of Woodbury High School, Class of 1943, and Taylor Business School. She was a devoted wife and mother and loving “Nana”, whose favorite pastime was spending time with her family. A lifetime member...
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