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Concetta Christina
Nov 25, 2024
Concetta H. Christina (nee Santangelo), 87, of National Park, passed away on November 25, 2024. Connie was born in Philadelphia and is a lifetime resident of National Park. She worked in retail for K-Mart in Mantua, NJ. Connie was an avid reader, a puzzle enthusiast, Philadelphia sports fan and a collector of Donald Duck.
Connie was predeceased by her husband Peter...
Robert Warfield
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Warfield, 73, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on November 24, 2024. Bob was a Woodbury Firefighter with over 55 years of service. He was an instructor at the Gloucester County Fire Academy and a member of the FMBA Local #62. He was the past owner of Bob’s Air Maintenance and coach of Woodbury Little League.
Bob is survived...
Christine B. Bratton
Nov 23, 2024
Christine B. Bratton (nee Pennewill), 78, passed away on November 23, 2024. Christine was born in Philadelphia and has resided in West Deptford for 54 years. She was a paraprofessional at St. John of God School in Westville for 42 years. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, antiquing, going to the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.
Christine is survived by...
Harvey S. Karpo, DPM, FACPM
Nov 16, 2024
Harvey S. Karpo, DPM, FACPM, 75, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on November 16, 2024. Harvey was born in Philadelphia and had resided in West Deptford since 1983. He was a Podiatrist in Woodbury, NJ for nearly 50 years, was an active member and Past President of the NJ Podiatric Medical Society, as well...
Beatrice Anton Biester
Nov 15, 2024
Beatrice Anton-Biester, of West Deptford, departed this life on November 15, 2024, just two days after celebrating her 98th birthday.
Beatrice was born in Waterbury, CT to Greek immigrant parents, Angelike (nee Theodorakopoulos) and Peter Straikas, on November 13, 1926. Following a divorce, Angelike married Peter Antonopolous (later Anton), who took Beatrice and her older sister Alice (1923-2003) as his own....
Harry J. Dillon
Oct 14, 2024
Harry J. Dillon, 75, of West Deptford, passed away on October 14, 2024. Harry was born in Niagara Falls, NY; he resided in Grenloch and Woodbury before moving to West Deptford in 2008. He was a microbiologist at the Public Health & Environmental Laboratories for the State Department of Health in Trenton, NJ. Harry attended the University of Florida, “Go...
Coreen M. Welch
Oct 5, 2024
Coreen M. Welch, 54, of Westville, passed away on October 5, 2024. Coreen was born Ridgewood, NJ; she resided in Woodbury Heights before moving to Westville. Coreen was a special education teacher in Absecon, NJ. She loved animals, especially dogs, and volunteered at animal shelters.
Coreen is survived by her mother Lorriane (nee Tynan) Welch; sister Katie and her husband John...
Tricia Tenore
Sep 13, 2024
Tricia Tenore (nee Santone), 80, of Somerdale, NJ, passed away on September 13, 2024. Tricia was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Somerdale since 1986. Tricia was an artist, who drew and painted, she crocheted, knitted, did needle point and made homemade greeting cards for every occasion. Tricia enjoyed cooking meals for her family and spending time with family...
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...
Concetta Christina
Nov 25, 2024
Concetta H. Christina (nee Santangelo), 87, of National Park, passed away on November 25, 2024. Connie was born in Philadelphia and is a lifetime resident of National Park. She worked in retail for K-Mart in Mantua, NJ. Connie was an avid reader, a puzzle enthusiast, Philadelphia sports fan and a collector of Donald Duck.
Connie was predeceased by her husband Peter...
Robert Warfield
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Warfield, 73, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on November 24, 2024. Bob was a Woodbury Firefighter with over 55 years of service. He was an instructor at the Gloucester County Fire Academy and a member of the FMBA Local #62. He was the past owner of Bob’s Air Maintenance and coach of Woodbury Little League.
Bob is survived...
Christine B. Bratton
Nov 23, 2024
Christine B. Bratton (nee Pennewill), 78, passed away on November 23, 2024. Christine was born in Philadelphia and has resided in West Deptford for 54 years. She was a paraprofessional at St. John of God School in Westville for 42 years. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, antiquing, going to the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.
Christine is survived by...
Harvey S. Karpo, DPM, FACPM
Nov 16, 2024
Harvey S. Karpo, DPM, FACPM, 75, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on November 16, 2024. Harvey was born in Philadelphia and had resided in West Deptford since 1983. He was a Podiatrist in Woodbury, NJ for nearly 50 years, was an active member and Past President of the NJ Podiatric Medical Society, as well...
Beatrice Anton Biester
Nov 15, 2024
Beatrice Anton-Biester, of West Deptford, departed this life on November 15, 2024, just two days after celebrating her 98th birthday.
Beatrice was born in Waterbury, CT to Greek immigrant parents, Angelike (nee Theodorakopoulos) and Peter Straikas, on November 13, 1926. Following a divorce, Angelike married Peter Antonopolous (later Anton), who took Beatrice and her older sister Alice (1923-2003) as his own....
Harry J. Dillon
Oct 14, 2024
Harry J. Dillon, 75, of West Deptford, passed away on October 14, 2024. Harry was born in Niagara Falls, NY; he resided in Grenloch and Woodbury before moving to West Deptford in 2008. He was a microbiologist at the Public Health & Environmental Laboratories for the State Department of Health in Trenton, NJ. Harry attended the University of Florida, “Go...
Coreen M. Welch
Oct 5, 2024
Coreen M. Welch, 54, of Westville, passed away on October 5, 2024. Coreen was born Ridgewood, NJ; she resided in Woodbury Heights before moving to Westville. Coreen was a special education teacher in Absecon, NJ. She loved animals, especially dogs, and volunteered at animal shelters.
Coreen is survived by her mother Lorriane (nee Tynan) Welch; sister Katie and her husband John...
Tricia Tenore
Sep 13, 2024
Tricia Tenore (nee Santone), 80, of Somerdale, NJ, passed away on September 13, 2024. Tricia was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Somerdale since 1986. Tricia was an artist, who drew and painted, she crocheted, knitted, did needle point and made homemade greeting cards for every occasion. Tricia enjoyed cooking meals for her family and spending time with family...
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...
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