Obituaries

Evelyn R. Wade

Evelyn R. Wade

May 8, 2021

Evelyn ‘Meme’ Wade, 90, of Galloway and Rehoboth, DE, passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Meadowview Nursing Home, Northfield, after a long stay. Born the daughter of the late Rev. John R. Weber and Anna ‘Seeger’ Weber in Garden City, Kansas. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Jack and sister, Shirley. She was the loving wife of her...

Thomas J. Fenwick

Thomas J. Fenwick

May 7, 2021

Fenwick III, Thomas J. ‘Lou’, of Absecon, born July 18, 1949, passed away on May 7, 2021 at home, with family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen Fenwick (Sullivan); daughter Betsy Anderson (John); son Ian; and granddaughter, Alice Anderson. Tom is predeceased by his father, Thomas Fenwick II; brother, David; and favorite aunt,...

Sandra D. Venable

Sandra D. Venable

May 6, 2021

Sandra D. Venable, 73, of Absecon, NJ, passed away May 6, 2021. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she grew up in Atlantic City and lived there before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1966. She moved back to Absecon in the early 90’s. She was the owner of SDV Enterprises where she rented and managed properties in the South Jersey...

Mary Catherine Reilly

Mary Catherine Reilly

May 2, 2021

Mary Catherine Wilson Reilly, of Absecon, born 12/21/29, passed away 5/2/2021. ‘Mac’ was born in in Atlantic City to George and Elizabeth Wilson. She had two brothers, George and Bill, both of whom predeceased her. She married William ‘Bill’ Reilly and had two sons, Michael and Dan. Both her husband and youngest son, Dan, had gone before her to stand...

Michael P. Mcgowan

Michael P. Mcgowan

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Patrick McGowan, 69, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away suddenly on April 20, 2021, just 3 weeks after his wife, Dianna. Born in Atlantic City, he grew up in Venice Park and has been a resident of Egg Harbor Twp. for many years. Mike was a bartender at Resorts Casino for many years before his retirement. He was a...

Adam Daniel Brenner

Adam Daniel Brenner

Apr 19, 2021

Brenner, Adam Daniel, 35, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021. Adam was a soft-spoken gentle soul with the most giving heart. Adam adored his family and loved spending time with all his siblings, nieces and nephews. He especially took pride in helping to raise his nephews and niece, Damian, Daniel and Shyla. All the kids...

Roberta E. Stevens

Roberta E. Stevens

Apr 18, 2021

Stevens, Roberta E. (Bert, Bobbi), 78, of Galloway, passed away on April 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Bert was born on July 5, 1942 and was a 1961 graduate of Atlantic City High School. A former bank teller and secretary for Family Services, she spent the majority of her time babysitting numerous children who all lovingly called her “Nanny...

Charles H. Cordery

Charles H. Cordery

Apr 14, 2021

Charles (Chuck) H. Cordery, III, of Absecon, born December 1, 1946, passed away April 14, 2021. Charles left to be with the black knight to cut the other leg off. He was born in Atlantic City and was a long-time resident of Absecon. He was a Vietnam veteran serving on the USS Independence. He worked with Starn’s ShopRite for 36...

John B. Petrella

John B. Petrella

Apr 11, 2021

Petrella, John B. 79, of Galloway, passed away on the morning of April 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at home and just 7 months and 6 days after his wife, Stella Petrella. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a long-term resident of Galloway. He married the love of his life, Stella Petrella on January 4, 1964. John was...

Patricia A. Gonzalez

Patricia A. Gonzalez

Apr 5, 2021

Patricia A. Gonzalez, 82, of Absecon, passed away April 5, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born in Atlantic City, she was raised in Ducktown and has been a resident of Absecon for over 50 years. Patricia worked in food preparation at Trump Marina for many years before her retirement. In her free-time she enjoyed cooking, travelling and camping with her...

Deborah Ann Schlatter

Deborah Ann Schlatter

Apr 3, 2021

Deborah Ann Schlatter, 65, of Galloway, passed away April 3, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born in Newfoundland, she’s been a long-time resident of Galloway. Deborah worked for Resorts Casino for 40 years, retiring as a pit manager. In her free time, she was an avid reader, she enjoyed gardening and also being out on the water in her canoe....

Clark F. Brackney

Clark F. Brackney

Apr 3, 2021

Clark F. Brackney of Galloway passed away early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021. He was 70 years old. Born in Hays, Kansas, Clark also resided in Iowa, Missouri, and Connecticut before calling New Jersey home. Clark was a true factotum. After graduating from Hays High School and marrying his wife, Sally, Clark worked in a variety of fields and capacities...

Richard G. Marshall

Richard G. Marshall

Mar 29, 2021

Richard G. Marshall. born 2/12/47, of Somers Point, NJ went home to the lord March 29th, 2021. Richard was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. Most of his adult life he worked for Gerber Roofing and Painting. Richard was predeceased by his nephew, Gary L. Grant, Jr. He is Survived by his brothers, James Marshall of Carson, CA and...

Dianna Mcgowan

Dianna Mcgowan

Mar 29, 2021

McGowan, Dianna, 72, of EHT passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She is a graduate of Atlantic City High School, and later earned her LPN from ACC. She truly loved the medical field, being a nurse and helping people. She was known by many to be generous and loving. Dianna is predeceased by her sisters, Cindy Pettingill and Amy...

Patricia A. Potter

Patricia A. Potter

Mar 25, 2021

Patricia A. Potter (nee Hayes), 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband David and five siblings: Muriel, John, Geraldine, Gene, and Lillian. She is survived by her brother, Robert Hayes, and many nieces and nephews.

She was born in Bayonne, NJ. After a varied career in real estate and...

Mary C Ale

Mary C Ale

Mar 6, 2021

Mary C. Ale, 95 years old, of Absecon, passed after a lengthy illness on March 6, 2021 at Seashore Gardens Living Center. Mary was born on September 3, 1925 in Camden New Jersey to Thomas and Marie Gibbons. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ken; her son, Ken Ale Jr and, grandson CW Setterman. Mary is survived...

Neil Costabile

Neil Costabile

Mar 5, 2021

Neil L. Costabile, 71, of Egg Harbor Twp., AKA Grumpy, Leroy, Baldy, Uncle Bob, and Popgyver (because he could fix anything with scraps lying around the house). He loved coaching his children, and all other children in basketball and baseball. Neil lived for his (grand) baby girls, his family, friends and neighbors. He is known for his quick wit and...

Joan E. Kurtz

Joan E. Kurtz

Mar 4, 2021

Joan (Dougherty) Kurtz, 84, of Galloway Township, passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2021 Joan was born on August 3, 1936 in Atlantic City to Charles and Anne Dougherty. She had three siblings, Charlotte Copsey, Charles Dougherty Jr, and Anne Price (predeceased). Joan grew up in Atlantic City, moving to Galloway in her...

Vince Brunetti

Vince Brunetti

Mar 2, 2021

Brunetti Sr., Vince, 61, of Mays Landing, NJ passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday March 2, 2021. Born in Atlantic City, he grew up in the Chelsea section of Atlantic City, before moving and living in Mays Landing, NJ for 32 years. He was a Supervisor of Roads and Bridges for the Atlantic County Pub-lic Works in Hammonton for...

Kelly L. Cooke

Kelly L. Cooke

Feb 28, 2021

Kelly L. Cooke, 56, of Galloway, passed away February 28, 2021. The world lost a beloved mother, wife, sister and daughter. Kelly battled serious illnesses for many years, but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs and the best advice. Kelly passed after fighting with all her strength and surrounded by her husband of 38 years, Brian....