Obituaries

Almeida 'Al' Lois Sandt

Almeida 'Al' Lois Sandt

Jan 4, 2025

Sandt, Almeida “Al” Lois (79) of Dorothy, NJ went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side the afternoon of January 4, 2025. Almeida was born to Elmer and Ivy Stout on March 16, 1945. She spent her younger years in Egg Harbor City and Mays Landing, NJ. She is survived by her beloved son James...

Stanley J. Miller

Stanley J. Miller

Jan 3, 2025

Miller, Stanley J. 74, of Absecon and formerly of Pleasantville, passed away January 3, 2025. Stanley was a graduate of St. Peter’s Grammar School in Pleasantville and Holy Spirit High School, Class of 1968. Stanley was a Jack of all Trades but his favorite job was being a limo driver when Resorts Casino and Hotel opened their doors. He drove...

Drew Fishman

Drew Fishman

Jan 1, 2025

Drew Fishman, 64, of Absecon, was found dead New Year's day with a peaceful smile of contentment on his face. His parents, Fred Fishman and Goldie Fishman, predeceased Drew. He is survived by his sister, Sherry Fishman, her son, Danny Onderchain; his brother, Mark Fishman, with wife Jenny and son Mengyu. He loved life and lived it to its fullest,...

Joseph Marchione

Joseph Marchione

Jan 1, 2025

On January, 1st 2025 Joseph Marchione departed this world in the comfort of his wife Patty and daughter Allegra. Joe was born in Philadelphia in 1946 but spent his childhood in his beloved Vineland NJ. He was part of a lively, eccentric family, his older sister Connie who helped to develop his passion for classic cars, and his loving parents,...

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Coyne

Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Coyne

Dec 31, 2024

Coyne, Reverend Monsignor Michael J., 94, of Pleasantville, entered into God’s loving, eternal embrace on December 31, 2024, at Villa Raffaella. Born June 3, 1930 in County Mayo, Ireland, he was one of nine children. He was ordained at St. John’s Seminary in Waterford, Ireland, for the Diocese of Camden on June 19, 1955. He served in various pastoral ministries...

Carol A. Johnson

Carol A. Johnson

Dec 21, 2024

Carol A. Crisafulli Johnson, 79, of Absecon, NJ and formerly of Bridgeton, NJ passed away after a courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was diagnosed on 6/13/2020 and passed away on 12/21/2024 at home with her loving family.

Carol was born in Bridgeton, NJ on May 29, 1945 and was the daughter of Patrick P. and Mary A. (Nasuti)...

Fiorello B. 'The Fal' Falzetta

Fiorello B. 'The Fal' Falzetta

Dec 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family announces the passing of Fiorella B. ‘The Fal’ Falzetta, of Absecon, NJ on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 90 years young.

Fiore was born June 5, 1934 to Italian, immigrant parents, Giuseppe and Elvira Falzetta, in Atlantic City, NJ. He attended St. Michael Catholic School and...

Ethel I. Washington

Ethel I. Washington

Dec 16, 2024

Ethel Idella King Washington, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, sorority sister, church member and friend, passed away at her home on her 91st birthday.

Ethel was born on December 16th, 1933 on her grandfather’s farm near Adel, Georgia, the only child of her mother Anna Belle Hall King. She was raised by her grandmother, Annie Hall along...

Thomas Pacula, Jr.

Thomas Pacula, Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

Pacula Jr., Thomas, 72 of Absecon, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he grew up and lived in Absecon his entire life. From an early age, Thomas could be found on the bay in his Boston Whaler where he made a living to provide for his family. He had a career in the seafood industry...

Frank 'Fra' Lavery

Frank 'Fra' Lavery

Dec 14, 2024

Frank (Fra) Lavery, 63, of Absecon, passed away December 14, 2024. Born in Andersonstown, Belfast, Ireland, he grew up there before coming the United States in 1984. When he came to the United States, he worked as a bartender in Atlantic City at the Greater Pittsburgh Bar and the Scranton Bar. He worked as a Valet for Bally’s and Taj...

Elizabeth Boucher

Elizabeth Boucher

Dec 10, 2024

Boucher, Elizabeth (Betty nee Merkord), 91, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Born on November 7, 1933, Betty grew up on a farm on Mannheim Ave. in the Germania section of Galloway Township, before relocating to Absecon, NJ, where she resided with her family for the past 61 years.

Betty spent...

Sandra Zizi Estergren

Sandra Zizi Estergren

Nov 30, 2024

Sandra Zizi Estergren, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Born on May 5, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware, Sandra lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth. As she stays with us in our hearts, smiling down at us, keeping us strong.

Sandra was a devoted...

Norma D. Kilgour

Norma D. Kilgour

Nov 29, 2024

Kilgour, (Morton) Norma D. of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ passed away on November 29, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pleasantville, NJ where she lived until she married. She and her husband raised their family in Galloway Township, NJ and then moved to Fort Pierce, Florida to enjoy their retirement years.

Norma is predeceased...

John J. Walsh, Sr.

John J. Walsh, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

John J. Walsh, Sr., of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Galloway Twp., NJ, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on March 1, 1948, he grew up in Pleasantville, New Jersey. John was a member of Local #68. John worked as the Lead Plumber at Harrah’s Trump Plaza Hotel Casino. After retiring from the...

Kim R. Carusi

Kim R. Carusi

Nov 23, 2024

Carusi, Kim R., 64, of Galloway Township, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2024. Born in West Berlin, she grew up in Pennsauken and Medford Lakes New Jersey where she graduated from Shawnee High School. She lived in Medford Lakes, before moving to Galloway Township 30 years ago. She was employed for 30 years as a slot technician...

Diane Melchiorre

Diane Melchiorre

Nov 18, 2024

DIANE MELCHIORRE, October 13, 1953 to November 18, 2024, beloved daughter, wife, sister and mother. Diane Melchiorre, age 71, of Absecon, NJ, passed away on November 18, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated from Upper Darby, PA, High School. Diane lived most of her life in Williamstown, NJ, where she raised her family, before finally settling in...

Desiderio Banto

Desiderio Banto

Nov 7, 2024

Desiderio Banto, 79, of Absecon, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on November 7, 2024. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He came to this country in 1971 and has lived and raised his family in Absecon for 50 years. Desiderio spent his career as an auto mechanic and passed on his love of his trade...

Joseph P. Petrick

Joseph P. Petrick

Oct 31, 2024

Petrick, Joseph Paul, 88, passed away October 31, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he grew up in the city before raising his family with Patricia McGrath, in Blue Bell PA. He later moved to Galloway, NJ with his wife Nancy, 17 years ago. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1954. He entered the US Marine Corp and was...

Chase Charles Gustein

Chase Charles Gustein

Oct 24, 2024

In loving memory of Chase Charles Gustein, who passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 at the age of 38 years old. He was a tenacious self-starter who was full of energy and life and will be profoundly missed by his sibling, Michelle ‘Gustein’ Wolverton and children Chase Gustein II and Ava Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, Cynthia...

Kevin Gletow

Kevin Gletow

Oct 22, 2024

Gletow, Kevin, 41 of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away October 22, 2024. Born in New York NY, he grew up in Lanoka Harbor, moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 31 years ago. A lover of music (piano), BBQ's, and making people laugh, Kevin found laughter and strength in life's simple moments.

He is survived by his father, Clarence Gletow; his step-mother,...