Obituaries

Pedro (Pete) J. Diaz

Pedro (Pete) J. Diaz

Feb 19, 2022

Diaz, Pedro (Pete) J., 68, of Absecon, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Puerto Rico, he lived in New York and Bayonne before moving to south Jersey, settling in Absecon 20 years ago. Pete worked as an independent sales contractor for many years before his retirement in 2018. In his free time, he enjoyed playing the bass guitar...

Joseph Eugene Zona

Joseph Eugene Zona

Feb 17, 2022

Zona, Joseph Eugene, 100, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2022 at home. Joe was born on July 1, 1921 to Joseph and Millie (Cocozza) Zona in Pleasantville. Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Evelyne (Carmen). Joe was the oldest of five siblings and is predeceased by sisters, Marie Giordano and Leanore DiFelice. He’s survived by...

Joseph R. Deluca

Joseph R. Deluca

Feb 9, 2022

DeLuca, Joseph R., 85, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022. Born in Atlantic City and raised in Ducktown, he was a 60-year resident of Absecon. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Joe was a carpenter, working since the day they opened for Harrah’s Trump Hotel, eventually retiring, after their name change, under...

Elizabeth J. Ripoli

Elizabeth J. Ripoli

Feb 2, 2022

Ripoli, Elizabeth “Betty”, passed peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years. She is survived by her 4 children. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved equally.

Elizabeth started her career at Bell Telephone. She owned and operated an apartment...

Marco Wallace Cevoli Jr.

Marco Wallace Cevoli Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

Cevoli, Jr., Marco Wallace, 26, of Northfield, unexpectedly passed away January 31st, 2022. He was born January 16th, 1996 in Pomona, the son of Mark and Donna Cevoli. He attended Blessed Sacrament in Margate, Northfield Elementary and Graduated from Mainland Regional High School in 2014.

Marco was an all-around sportsman playing football from kindergarten thru 8th grade and several other...

James H. Gouldey Jr.

James H. Gouldey Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Gouldey Jr., James H., 88, of Galloway, NJ, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Jim was born in Pleasantville, NJ on October 1, 1933. He spent part of his childhood in Absecon, NJ as well as being a military brat living many places across the country. Jim returned to Absecon, and he graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1951. 61...

Scott C. Walk

Scott C. Walk

Jan 26, 2022

Scott C. Walk, born June 13, 1975, of Galloway passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday January 26, 2022, after battling an illness due to COVID-19 complications.

Scott grew up with a passion for hunting, spending time outdoors, and fishing as much as possible with his children. Scott had a loving heart and dedicated his life to his...

Christine Bujal

Christine Bujal

Jan 23, 2022

Bujal, Christine, 68, of Absecon, passed away January 23, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Wildwood at age 7, grew up there and attended and graduated from Wildwood Catholic. She worked as an accountant with ASME in New York City for 35 years before retiring in 2017. In her free time, she was an avid watcher of crime...

Elizabeth A. Mcconnell

Elizabeth A. Mcconnell

Jan 20, 2022

McConnell, Elizabeth A., 70, of Port Republic, passed away January 20, 2022. She was born in Atlantic City on March 28, 1951 to parents, Lloyd and Jane Jones. She grew up in Absecon and has been a resident of Port Republic for over 40 years. She started and was president of a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group at Atlantic City...

Amanda C. Austin

Amanda C. Austin

Jan 20, 2022

Austin, Amanda C. ‘Tina’, 88, of Absecon, passed peacefully on January 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1933 in Atlantic City. She was the daughter of the late St. Clair and Amanda R. (Haberstroh) Atkinson. She was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1951. Her first employment was with Prudential...

Elaine C. Risley

Elaine C. Risley

Jan 19, 2022

Risley, Elaine C. (Endicott), 82, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family. On April 23, 1939, Elaine was born to Richard and Caroline Endicott and lived her entire life in the small town of Absecon, which she affectionately referred to as “her hometown”. Elaine attended the Absecon...

Theresa Lynn Comegys Kaplan

Theresa Lynn Comegys Kaplan

Jan 18, 2022

Kaplan, Theresa Lynn Comegys, passed away on January 18, 2022, after a lengthy illness. The youngest child of Robert and Peninnah Comegys, Terri was a cheerful, spirited girl who looked forward to trips to Betterton Beach and birthday picnics at Tolchester Park and searching the woods for the perfect Christmas tree with her father while reciting “Stopping by Woods on...

Katherine "Kitty" E. Spicer

Katherine "Kitty" E. Spicer

Jan 13, 2022

SPICER, Katherine E. (Bowen) “Kitty”, 91, of Absecon, went to be with her husband, Bob, peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Kitty met Bob at the age of 17 and was swept away by him, married for 71 years and had 2 children. Throughout her years, she loved to sew, bake, bowl and go boating. She always had a bowl...

Durcilia Vazquez

Durcilia Vazquez

Jan 11, 2022

Durcilia Vazquez, 78, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Fermin Vazquez and Ezequiela Gonzalez.

Durcilia was a kind, loving soul who lived for her children and grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith. She loved to wake up in the morning to sing and...

Barbara O'Dowd

Barbara O'Dowd

Jan 10, 2022

O’Dowd, Barbara L. 83, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. Born in Atlantic City, she’s been an Absecon resident for 58 years. Barbara is survived by her husband, Frank B. O’Dowd; her daughter, Elizabeth O’Dowd; her brother-in-law, Eugene O’Dowd; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be offered at 11AM on Tuesday, January 18,...

Steven J. Deviney

Steven J. Deviney

Jan 7, 2022

Deviney, Steven J, 65, of Absecon, NJ, went home to be with the lord on the morning of January 7, 2022. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, he grew up and lived in southern Florida for most of his years; relocating to New Jersey a few years ago to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Steve, fondly known as ‘Pops’ to...

Patricia R. Levin

Patricia R. Levin

Jan 1, 2022

Levin, Patricia Ruth (Powell), 81, of Galloway, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2022 at Atlantic City Medical Center, Mainland Division. She was born on October 18, 1940 in Atlantic City where she lived with her grandparents. In 1966, she married the love of her life, Louis Levin. They were happily married for 55 years. They...

James D. Hagelgans

James D. Hagelgans

Dec 29, 2021

Hagelgans, James D., 89, of Absecon passed away at Atlantic City Medical Center December 29, 2021. Born in Hazleton, PA, he moved to Absecon in 1959 where he raised his family and built his career for the next 60 years. He resided at Meadowview Nursing home in Northfield the last two years, where he shared his never ending wit and...

Elaine J. Bartuccio

Elaine J. Bartuccio

Dec 13, 2021

Bartuccio, Elaine J. (nee Iulianetti), 76, passed away December 13, 2021. She was born October 12, 1945 in Hammonton, she was a life-time resident of Cedar Brook. She was predeceased by her parents, Justin and Jennie. She’s survived by her beloved sister, Nancy (Dennis) Donio of Hammonton. She was the loving mother of Elayne (Joseph) Hill of West Berlin, and...

Clarence Paul Harmon

Clarence Paul Harmon

Dec 12, 2021

Harmon, Clarence Paul, 78, of Egg Harbor City, passed away December 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Trenton, he lived in Atlantic City before moving to Galloway over 25 years ago. Clarence worked at Caesars Casino and Hotel as a room service waiter for many years, retiring 7 years ago. He was a member of the...