Obituaries

Walter Stanley Kolakowski

Walter Stanley Kolakowski

Apr 20, 2020

Walter Stanley Kolakowski (1941-2020) Walter, 78, of Galloway, formerly of Barnegat, passed peacefully on Monday, April 20th in his home surrounded by his family. Walter was born in Philadelphia, PA to his parents, Tessie and Walter Kolakowski in 1941. He grew up alongside his younger sister, Patricia. Walter served honorably in the United States Navy for four years. Shortly after...

Lenore E. Larkins

Lenore E. Larkins

Apr 15, 2020

Larkins, Lenore Elizabeth, 88, of Galloway, our loving matriarch was born on November 8th, 1931, departing her earthly body on April 15, 2020. She was born to the late Lillian I. Bumpers and Edwin D. Jones in Durham, North Carolina and came to Atlantic City, NJ as an infant. She attended Atlantic City Public Schools as a child and Cortez...

Benny Shing-Bun Ng

Benny Shing-Bun Ng

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. Benny Shing-Bun Ng of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24th at the age of 83. Benny was born on July 30th, 1936 in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, to parents, Shiu-Yee Ng and Pui-Tsun Lu. He was born shortly after his twin brother, Eddie. Benny was the youngest of his four brothers and sister. After...

Diane Tobias

Diane Tobias

Mar 10, 2020

Diane Tobias, age 67, of Galloway NJ, died of pneumonia, on March 10, 2020, in AtlanticCare Regional Medical in Galloway. Diane is survived by her daughter, Danielle, son, Richard, Grandchildren, Mary-Angelica and Isaiah-Richard, step-sons, DuJuan, Roy, Jovan and Darrys. Diane was born January 26, 1953, in Paterson, NJ to partners Raymond and Florence Bradbury. She graduated from JFK High School...

Catherine M. Hansen

Catherine M. Hansen

Mar 5, 2020

Hansen, Catherine M. ‘Cas’, age 87, of Absecon, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on March 5, 2020. She is survived by her beloved spouse of 65 years, Roscoe Hansen, her son, Michael (Lula) Topsham, Me., her daughter, Susan McNierney (Mark) Absecon, NJ; her son Steven (Dale), Peachbottom, Pa., her grandchildren Steven D., Caroline, and Steven...

Philip Scardilli

Philip Scardilli

Mar 3, 2020

Scardilli, Philip, 94, of Galloway, passed away March 3, 2020. Born in Newark, NJ, he’s lived in Galloway for many years. Phil was a pharmacist, owning his own pharmacy in north Jersey for many years before relocating to Galloway Township. Once in Galloway, he began work with Atlanticare in Atlantic City and eventually moved to the Galloway campus when they...

Mark Donald Lenhardt

Mark Donald Lenhardt

Feb 20, 2020

Lenhardt, Mark Donald, 40, of Absecon, entered eternal life on February 20, 2020. Born in Atlantic City Hospital on January 29, 1980, Mark graduated from Holy Spirit High School, class of 1998. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and football. Mark was an avid Kansas City Chief’s fan and enjoyed their recent championship victory. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Harry W. Kinsell

Harry W. Kinsell

Feb 13, 2020

Kinsell, Harry Walter, passed away February 13, 2020. Born in Absecon on February 5, 1945, Harry was the youngest of five children to Ernest and Harriet (Crosson) Kinsell. He attended Absecon Public School and Pleasantville HS. As a young man, Harry delivered groceries for Santori’s Meat Market in Pleasantville. His summers were spent duck hunting, fishing and barbequing with family....

Ruth E. Wilkins

Ruth E. Wilkins

Feb 8, 2020

Wilkins, Ruth E. 60, of Galloway Twp., passed away February 8, 2020. Born and raised in Drexel Hill, PA, she’s lived in Galloway for the past 27 years. Ruth enjoyed gardening in her free time. She also prided herself with raising her 5 children and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Wilkins, Jr....

Jeffrey Scott Kancy

Jeffrey Scott Kancy

Feb 7, 2020

Kancy, Jeffrey Scott, 55, of Absecon. In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Scott Kancy (1964-2020) Our deeply adored son, brother, father and friend died suddenly on Friday, February 7 at home after suffering a heart attack. He was 55.

Jeff, a 1983 graduate of Holy Spirit High School, received countless certifications in the Casino Slot Tech industry throughout his career. His...

Carline J. Herzig

Carline J. Herzig

Feb 7, 2020

Herzig, Carline June, 80, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away February 7, 2020 peacefully in her home. Born in Detroit, MI, she grew up in Virginia and later moved to southern NJ, where she raised her 5 children and worked in the hospitality industry. In her free time, Carline enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors with her late husband Al....

Robert A. Thomas

Robert A. Thomas

Feb 1, 2020

Thomas, Robert A. 65, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away at home on February 1, 2020. Born and raised in Akron, OH, he lived in Ocean City before moving to Little Egg Harbor 20 years ago. Bob worked in the wine and spirits industry for many years, lastly as a manager for Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits in Stamford, CT....

Clarence 'Bub' Poley

Clarence 'Bub' Poley

Jan 30, 2020

Poley, Clarence (Bub)., 89, of Pleasantville passed away, with his family by his side, on January 30th 2020. Born in Egg Harbor Township he was a life-long resident of the area. He was a hard worker who excelled in the areas of roofing, sheet metal, iron fabrication and finally as a member of Carpenters Union LU 623.

He is predeceased...

John W. Matis

John W. Matis

Jan 28, 2020

Matis, John W., 84, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood for the past 53 years. John earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Newark State Teachers College. He worked for 33 years with the City of Elizabeth School District teaching math at Alexander Hamilton Junior High...

Bruce R. Walk

Bruce R. Walk

Jan 19, 2020

Walk, Bruce R., 63, of Conovertown, NJ, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothy Walk; brother, Eugene; and sister, Kathleen Mc Kenzie. He is survived by his four children, Jennifer, Barbara, Harry, and Bruce Jeremy Walk. Also survived by his grandson, Gabriel Michael Alarcon; ex-wife, Linda (Walk) Blight; brothers, Harry, Frank,...

Edward J. Haldeman

Edward J. Haldeman

Jan 8, 2020

Haldeman, Edward J., 67, of Absecon, passed away January 8, 2020. Born in Absecon on May 1, 1952, he was raised in Absecon, also. He resided at Hammonton Center in Hammonton at the time of his death. He was a grounds keeper at Absecon Presbyterian Church and was a member there his entire life. Surviving is his sister, Ruby (Tony)...

Christine F. Devlin

Christine F. Devlin

Jan 1, 2020

Devlin, Christine F., 69, of Atlantic City, passed away on January 1, 2020. She was born on January 27th 1950 in Jersey City, NJ, raised in Hoboken. From the start Chrissy was a performer, often putting on shows with her younger sister, Barbara. Her explosive sense of humor, quick wit, and incredible voice captivated all who knew her, eventually leading...

Robert H. Knoebel

Robert H. Knoebel

Dec 27, 2019

Knoebel, Robert (Bobby), of Galloway, passed away on Friday 12/27/2019. The heavens gained what the earth lost as Bobby passed away peacefully at Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton, PA. after succumbing to complications associated with a CVA. He was 94 years young and the living epitome of “The Greatest Generation”. Father to 6, Grandfather to 14, Great-Grand to 14...

Frank J. Decresce

Frank J. Decresce

Dec 16, 2019

Decresce, Frank, of Absecon, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2019 at home, in the comfort & company of his devoted daughter Darlene. Born in Jersey City, NJ and outliving three beautiful wives, it's no stretch to say he lived a full and exciting life. He was a Civil Engineer, A WWII Veteran, a classic car Collector and most successfully...

Dorothy E. Conover

Dorothy E. Conover

Dec 14, 2019

Conover (Hayden), Dorothy E., ‘Dot’ - 87, of Absecon, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with her family by her side. Born on February 5, 1932 in Neptune, NJ to the late Sherman and Leona Hayden, the family soon after moved to Absecon, NJ where she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy attended Absecon...