Obituaries

Thomas Hartwell

Thomas Hartwell

Aug 8, 2021

Thomas “Bud” “Tom” Hartwell III, 72, of Galloway, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2021 at home with both of his daughters by his side. He was born and raised in Absecon and attended Oakcrest High School. He was always a hard-worker that began at a young age on a local chicken farm and at the age of 21 after...

Jean F. Neilly

Jean F. Neilly

Aug 1, 2021

Jean Neilly, age 78, of Atlantic City, NJ (formerly of Ventnor, NJ), passed away suddenly on August 1st, 2021. Jean enjoyed life to its fullest. A frequent traveler, she loved living at the Jersey Shore. Jean was an avid reader, appreciating books of every genre. She attended West Chester State University and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Jean retired...

Elma Jane Krall

Elma Jane Krall

Jul 26, 2021

Elma Jane Krall, 78, of Absecon, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Elma was predeceased by her mother and father, John F. and Mary King; her husband, Charles J. Krall; and her daughter, Jean Marie Krall. She is survived by her Daughters, Mary Jane (Scott) Thomas and Michele Krall (Jason); Grandchildren, Charles Krall,...

Marjorie Elaine Showell

Marjorie Elaine Showell

Jul 23, 2021

Marjorie Elaine Showell, 87, of Absecon, passed away July 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Margie was born December 26, 1933 in Margate to Arthur and Violet Booth. She lived in Margate until moving to Absecon in 1946. She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School. As a newlywed to her late husband, Alfred James (Jim) Showell, she...

Floyd William Brice

Floyd William Brice

Jul 23, 2021

Floyd William Brice, 74, of Egg Harbor Township and most recently, Somers Point, NJ passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 23, 2021. His daughters, Misty and Bonnie, and his girlfriend, Phyllis were by his side. Born in Frederick, MD, Floyd grew up in Graceham, MD and lived in the Thurmont, MD area before moving to New Jersey...

Walter L. Valentine

Walter L. Valentine

Jul 13, 2021

Walter L. Valentine, 91, of Absecon, passed away July 13, 2021, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Atlantic City, Walt was a life-long resident of the area. He graduated from Atlantic City High School, class of 1948 and was a graduate of the University of Virginia, School of Consumer Banking. Walt had a banking career of 42 years,...

Daniel G. Hamilton

Daniel G. Hamilton

Jul 10, 2021

Hamilton, Daniel G., of Hammonton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2021. Born in Pompton Plains, NJ, he lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ and Clarks Summit, PA. He worked in the hospitality industry and was most recently a Food & Beverage Manager at a Country Club in South Jersey.

Family was always important to Danny. He enjoyed spending time...

Shawn P. Tibbrine

Shawn P. Tibbrine

Jun 28, 2021

Tibbrine, Shawn P., of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away at the age of 42 on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was a loving soul who leaves behind his mom, Sharon Gallagher and his pops, Dennis Posser, who love him more than words can express; his sister, Karen Holder; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Jackie Tibbrine; three nieces, one nephew-in-law, four...

Jorge H. Romero

Jorge H. Romero

Jun 20, 2021

Jorge H. Romero, Oct 28, 1951-June 20, 2021, ‘Pop Pop Jorge’ 69, of Atlantic City, NJ, affectionately known as ‘Jorgie’ to family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the city of Duitama, Colombia, South America and was the son of Efrain and Anita Romero....

Leo C. Ransone

Leo C. Ransone

Jun 19, 2021

Ransone, Leo C., 74, of Absecon, departed this life on June 19, 2021. A Richmond, Va. native, he is survived by his lifelong partner, Sandy Shinsato, also of Absecon/Hawaii. He is also survived by two sisters, both of Richmond, JoAnn Ransone McNabb (Jim) and Patricia Ransone Parnell (Wayne). Other living relatives include nephew Jason Wooddy, great nephews, Micah Wooddy and...

Laura Jean Robinson

Laura Jean Robinson

Jun 14, 2021

Robinson, Laura Jean, 63, of Galloway, NJ, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born in Vineland, NJ, Laura grew up in Richland, NJ, and lived for many years in Folsom, Atlantic City, and surrounding areas before moving to Galloway more than a decade ago. In addition to a long career in the local hotel/casino industry and as a school...

Vincent Michael Springer

Vincent Michael Springer

Jun 3, 2021

Springer, Vincent Michael (Vince), 67, of Galloway, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 3, 2021, after a long, unwavering battle with cancer. He was born in West Chester, PA. on February 28, 1954 and graduated Henderson High School. He then worked with his brothers at Springer Roofing Company. After venturing out to San Diego for several years, he...

Evelyn E. Hammell

Evelyn E. Hammell

May 29, 2021

Evelyn ‘Ginger’ Hammell, of Absecon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 29, 2021. Ginger was born in 1939 to Herbert and Evelyn Symington. Ginger was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1957. Upon graduating, Ginger went to work as a bank teller at Guaranteed Bank and Trust, Collective Savings and finally...

Barry E. Hovey

Barry E. Hovey

May 28, 2021

Barry E. Hovey, 81, of Absecon, NJ, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, California on Dec. 22, 1939. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in mathematics in 1963. He married his wife Mary in 1966 and received a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1968. He and Mary moved to New...

Leroy Harry Birkbeck

Leroy Harry Birkbeck

May 19, 2021

LeRoy Harry Birkbeck (Roy) 95, of Absecon, NJ passed away peacefully in his home after a full and happy life. He was born in Philadelphia on September 18, 1925 to Harry and Mary Jane (Hunter) Birkbeck. The family moved to Pleasantville in 1935, where Roy graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1943. At age 18 he enlisted with the 186...

Joan Irene Sage

Joan Irene Sage

May 18, 2021

Joan Sage (Hayden), 85, of Egg Harbor Twp. was received in the arms of Jesus on May 18, 2021. Joan was born on August 6, 1935 to her parents, Sherman Hayden and Leona (Lippincott). She was a kind-hearted person who was ready to lend a helping hand to all who needed help. She loved volunteering for many places, including CASA...

George S. Austin

George S. Austin

May 17, 2021

George S. Austin, 88, of Absecon, passed peacefully on May 17, 2021, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was born June 27, 1932 in Somers Point, NJ. He was the son of the late George S. Austin, Sr. and Harriet W. Austin. He grew up in Ventnor, NJ and graduated from Atlantic City High School, class of 1950....

Ernest A. Baldwin

Ernest A. Baldwin

May 17, 2021

Baldwin, Ernest A. 83, of Galloway, passed away May 17, 2021 at home. Born and raised in Pleasantville, he has lived in Galloway for the past 30 years. He is a US Navy veteran, serving from 1955-1958. Ernest worked for the Pleasantville Police Department and retired as a lieutenant in 1984. He also worked for Bally’s Casino as a security...

Julian A. Warriner

Julian A. Warriner

May 15, 2021

Julian A. Warriner, 21, of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully On May 15, 2021. Although he left us way too soon, he will forever be in our hearts. Julian was quite the jokester, and loved his siblings and pets. He had the most forgiving heart. He had a love for Fast Cars, Sneakers, Horses, Dogs and the Ocean.

He is...

Isidoro Genova

Isidoro Genova

May 13, 2021

Isidoro Genova, 82, of Absecon, passed away May 13, 2021. He was born in Delia, Sicily on September 1, 1938. He met and married his monceri Therese in France and proudly came to the USA in 1972. He loved America and he would often sing about this great opportunity of the land. He had a larger-than-life personality and loved to...