Obituaries

Donald R. Steele

Donald R. Steele

Nov 3, 2021

Steele, Donald R, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 3, 2020. Born at home in Tennessee on December 2, 1940, to James and Lillie Mae Steele (Chavis), Don grew up in Knoxville TN. He fondly spoke of the excitement he saw as a teenager distilling and distributing moonshine through the county. After graduating from High School, he...

Walter Joseph Williams

Walter Joseph Williams

Oct 27, 2021

Walter Joseph Williams, 96, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2021. He was born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He lived in Barnegat before moving to Galloway 10 years ago. He was a Supervisor for the New York City Department of Sanitation and pursued a second career as a respiratory therapist at Community Medical Center in Toms...

Robert Alexander (Bobby) Rae

Robert Alexander (Bobby) Rae

Oct 16, 2021

Rae, Robert (Bobby), Alexander Sr., 64, of Galloway, passed October 16, 2021. Born in Somers Point, until recently, he was a life-long resident of Absecon, before moving to Galloway a short time ago. He was a baymen, working as a commercial fisherman for many years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and wood work. He was a...

William R. Stevens

William R. Stevens

Oct 11, 2021

STEVENS, WILLIAM R. (Bill, Mr. Bill), 79 of Galloway, passed away on October 11, 2021. Bill was born on February 7, 1942 and was a 1961 graduate of Atlantic City High School. He worked for Stockton University, Feriozzi Concrete, Stevens Dock Rods & Bolts, the Atlantic City Expressway and also belonged to Local 692 in Atlantic City. Mr. Bill was...

Joseph L. Walsh

Joseph L. Walsh

Oct 10, 2021

Walsh, Joseph L., of Margate, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, October 10, 2021, just one day shy of his 89th birthday. Joseph is survived by his wife of fifty-two (52) years, Helen W. Walsh; his children, Adam Walsh (Anne) of Arlington, VA, and Maurine Oosthuizen (Morne’) of Montclair, NJ; and three beloved grandchildren, Ava (17), Caroline (14), and...

Virginia Xander Loeb

Virginia Xander Loeb

Oct 5, 2021

Loeb, Virginia Xander, of Absecon, NJ passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Preferred Care at Absecon. She was 52 years old. Virginia, also known as Ginny, was born in Bethesda Maryland Naval Hospital to her parents, Marjorie Stires Loeb and the late Dr. Franklin X. Loeb. She is survived by her mother and brother, Christian X. Loeb, and...

Robert Michael Hudak

Robert Michael Hudak

Oct 4, 2021

Hudak, Robert Michael, 84, of Egg Harbor Twp., departed this life suddenly on October 4, 2021. Bob, or Bad Bob, as he was affectionately known by his friends, loved his family, reading, arts and crafts and the NY Yankees. Bob became a lifelong devoted Yankees fan when, as a young boy, he was taken to a Yankees game as a...

Walter F.E. Geary

Walter F.E. Geary

Oct 1, 2021

Walter F.E. Geary, 93, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away on October 1, 2021. Walt was born in Egg Harbor City to Walter and Barbara (Thon) Geary. Walter resided in both Egg Harbor City and Atlantic City during his youth. He served honorably in the United States Army as a Military Police in the Country of Germany. After serving his...

Leonard A. Polistina

Leonard A. Polistina

Sep 28, 2021

Polistina, Leonard A. “Capt. Lenny”, 76 of Somers Point, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born August 10, 1945 in Atlantic City to Leonardo and Grace (Santaflamino) Polistina. He served three years in the Army during Vietnam and graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, received his PD from Wharton and was product manager for Boehringer Ingelheim. From there...

Wayne K. Korte

Wayne K. Korte

Sep 20, 2021

Korté, Sr., Wayne K., 80, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born and raised in Pleasantville before moving to Absecon where he resided for over 50 years. He was employed as an elementary school teacher for the Atlantic City Board of Education where he taught for 35...

Robert Piperato

Robert Piperato

Sep 20, 2021

Piperato, Robert, 80, of Galloway, passed away September 20, 2021. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he moved with his family to Chelsea Heights in Atlantic City where he was raised. He has been an Atlantic County resident his entire life, spending the last 32 years in Galloway. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force. After the air force he...

Teresa A. Tufi

Teresa A. Tufi

Sep 19, 2021

Teresa Santore Tufi, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Absecon, New Jersey. Teresa was born and raised in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, PA. Teresa attended Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish Elementary School and graduated from Hallahan Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1956. In 1981, Teresa moved to New Jersey, and lived in...

Frank John Mckernan

Frank John Mckernan

Sep 16, 2021

McKernan, Frank J., 93, of Galloway, passed away September 16, 2021. Born in New York City, NY, he was a long-time resident of Paramus, NJ before moving to Galloway 35 years ago. Frank was a graduate of Union City High School and was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during World War II. Frank was a chemist with Lever...

Joseph Richard Seif

Joseph Richard Seif

Sep 11, 2021

In the late afternoon of September 11th, 2021 the world lost an extraordinary man, Joseph Richard Seif, III passed due to an unexpected motorcycle accident. Born on September 21, 1974, in Somers Point, New Jersey. He lived most of his life in both Florida and New Jersey. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph Richard Seif Jr. and his...

Dennis Allen Scardilli

Dennis Allen Scardilli

Sep 10, 2021

In loving memory of Dennis Allen Scardilli, we are saddened to announce his passing on September 10, 2021. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Born in Iselin, NJ, he grew up in Absecon, NJ. He was a solo Attorney for the last 15 years. He was a veteran with the US Army, serving in the ROTC...

Carol Lorraine Thomas

Carol Lorraine Thomas

Sep 10, 2021

Carol Lorraine Thomas (Irwin), of Absecon, passed away peacefully on Friday September 10, 2021. She was 86 years old and the faithful wife of Ken Thomas, who passed away in 1995. Carol was a lifelong resident of Absecon, a former member of the United Methodist Church and a current member of the Absecon Presbyterian Church since the early 80’s, where...

Jonathan R. Babcock

Jonathan R. Babcock

Sep 4, 2021

Jonathan R. Babcock, 73, of Ventnor, passed away on 09.04.21, after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Reuben Babcock III and Grace Andrews Babcock of Absecon. Jon was an art teacher, architect, carpenter, clammer, and fisherman. He was predeceased by his sister; Barbara, and wife; Linda 2. He is survived by his daughter; Joanna,...

Pauline Huddy

Pauline Huddy

Sep 3, 2021

HUDDY, PAULINE ‘PAT’, 95, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2021. Pauline was born in Carbondale, PA but lived most of her life in Ventnor before retiring to Mays Landing. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Leo Huddy a World War II veteran; and her parents Petranella and Kostak Znak, a World War I veteran. She is...

Michael F. Riffle

Michael F. Riffle

Aug 23, 2021

Michael Francis Riffle, 67, of Absecon, died and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 23rd. Michael was born in Philadelphia at the Naval Hospital. He traveled and lived in many states because his father was a US Navy Chief Petty Officer. As a teenager, the family moved and settled in Absecon, NJ. Mike attended...

Jacqueline J. Cronin Sooy

Jacqueline J. Cronin Sooy

Aug 16, 2021

Jacqueline J. (Cronin) Sooy (Jackie), 74, of Galloway, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on August 16, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, she was raised in Pottstown, PA. She’s been an Atlantic County resident since 1971, moving to Galloway in 1996. Jackie worked as a blackjack dealer, beginning her career at the Playboy Casino, working at the Atlantis...