Obituaries

Janet Witham Sugden

Janet Witham Sugden

Nov 30, 2020

Janet Witham Sugden, of Absecon, passed away at age 95 at Spring Village of Galloway on November 30 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Janet graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1943. She worked for Peter Lumber Company for many years in various capacities; she loved work, especially dealing with customers. She also loved attending the monthly class reunion lunches...

Paul T. Givens

Paul T. Givens

Nov 20, 2020

GIVENS, PAUL, T. “FLUKEBUGGY” – 76, of Atlantic City, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020, after a long illness. Paul was born in Atlantic City on May 16, 1944 to Anna Roehm and William Givens, Sr., both of whom predeceased him. He lived in Atlantic City all of his life, and his greatest joy was being married...

Vinnae A. Caruso

Vinnae A. Caruso

Nov 4, 2020

Caruso, Vinnae A., 56, of Galloway, passed away November 4, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up there before moving to Ventnor Heights and living in Galloway for the past 30 years. Vinnae worked at Harrah’s Casino as a cocktail waitress and bartender for many years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved to...

Ashley L. Constantino-Massey

Ashley L. Constantino-Massey

Nov 4, 2020

Constantino-Massey, Ashley L., 25 of Dunnellon, FL., passed away November 4, 2020. Born in Somers Point, she grew up and lived in Egg Harbor Twp. and Galloway, before moving to Dunnellon, FL. six years ago. She attended Harris School of Business in Linwood where she was certified as a medical assistant. While in Florida, she worked for Dr. Fialko’s Pediatric...

Catherine M. Balbo

Catherine M. Balbo

Oct 31, 2020

Balbo, Catherine ‘Kay’ M. (nee Holland), 89, of Galloway, passed away October 31, 2020. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she’s been a resident of Galloway for many years. Kay is survived by her husband, Carmine (Buddy) Balbo; her children, Steven Balbo and Patricia Balbo (William Boyer); her sister, Karen Donofrio (Joseph); many nieces and nephews; and her caretaker, Liana Brown....

August F. Sekeet

August F. Sekeet

Oct 28, 2020

Sekeet, August F. “Gus”, 84, of Galloway, passed away October 28, 2020. Born and bred in Paterson, NJ, he also lived in Totowa, Wayne, Franklin, and Bellville, NJ before moving to Galloway 30 years ago. He was a maintenance mechanic for Accurate Box Company before retiring in 1994. It has been said that a man’s true wealth is the good...

Robert M. Crowell

Robert M. Crowell

Oct 21, 2020

Crowell, Robert M. (Bob) peacefully passed away at home with his loving daughter by his side on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Bob was born February 24, 1932 to Douglas Thorpe Crowell and Lila (Steele) in Concord, Massachusetts. Bob was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Loretta (Laurie) (Donovan). He was also predeceased by his...

Trilby Mae Gilbert

Trilby Mae Gilbert

Oct 9, 2020

Trilby Mae Gilbert was born on July 20, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Leo And Della Gilbert. She departed her earthly body on October 9, 2020 at home after saying her evening prayers. Trilby was a devout Buddhist for over 50 years. Throughout her life Trilby was a hard worker. Her first job was answering the phone at...

Rose Ann Dunn

Rose Ann Dunn

Oct 6, 2020

Dunn, Rose Ann (Porcelli), on October 6, 2020, surrounded in love with her 3 children by her side, entered eternal peace and into the waiting arms of her beloved husband of 57 years, Tommy. Rose Ann was born September 12, 1945 in San Antonio, TX, to Alfred and Estelle Porcelli. Rose Ann attended Atlantic City Schools. She and her husband...

Christopher Edward Dempsey

Christopher Edward Dempsey

Oct 3, 2020

Dempsey, Sr., Christopher Edward, 43, of Mays Landing, passed away Saturday October 3, 2020. Born in Atlantic City, Chris grew up in Atlantic and Ocean County’s. Moving to Texas for 10 years, he returned to Mays Landing, NJ, 3 years ago. His smile, quick wit and acceptance of everyone, Chris quickly made a friend and his friends were always family....

Carole A. Baldwin

Carole A. Baldwin

Oct 3, 2020

Baldwin, Carole L. 82, of Galloway, passed away October 3, 2020. Born in Mays Landing, she grew up in Ventnor Heights. She raised her children in Northfield. Later, she lived in Pleasantville before moving to Galloway 30 years ago. Carole worked at the Northfield Bowling Center for several years. Among her many duties was coordinating the bowling leagues, which she...

Robert Scott Bleazard

Robert Scott Bleazard

Sep 18, 2020

Bleazard, Robert S. (Robby) 49 of Galloway Township passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep September 18, 2020. Born in Somers Point, NJ, he grew up in Absecon and lived in Absecon and Galloway Township areas. He attended Absecon Public Schools and Holy Spirit High School. In 1991 Rob obtained his Articulated (CDL Class A) license and began his...

Kevin James Rausch

Kevin James Rausch

Sep 13, 2020

Rausch, Kevin James, On Sunday, September 13, 2020, Kevin James Rausch, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, peacefully passed away at the age of 61, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Joan Rausch of Absecon, NJ.

Kevin is survived by his children, Dylan and Miranda Rausch. In addition to...

Stella R. Petrella

Stella R. Petrella

Sep 5, 2020

Petrella, Stella R. (Babecki), 77, of Galloway, passed away on the afternoon of September 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a long-time resident of Galloway. She married the love of her life John B Petrella January 4, 1964. She loved spending time with her family, she also loved spending time with...

David P. Corr

David P. Corr

Sep 4, 2020

Corr, David P., 61, of Galloway, passed away September 4, 2020. Born in Las Angeles, CA, he's been a resident of New Jersey for many years. He worked as a CNC Operator at Hammonton Mold in Hammonton for many years. He will be missed by his sister and brothers, Carla Corr, Glenn Corr and Ben Corr. A memorial service will...

Mark S. Petersen

Mark S. Petersen

Aug 30, 2020

Petersen, Mark S., 58, of Absecon, passed away August 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he’s been a long-time resident of Absecon. Mark worked in construction his entire life and owned his own business since he was in his early 20’s. He currently owned Top Shelf Remodeling in Absecon. Growing up, he enjoyed baseball and football. Whatever he put his...

Gale Eldredge

Gale Eldredge

Aug 29, 2020

Eldredge, Gale (Nee Thomas), of Galloway, NJ, passed away Saturday, August 29th at ACMC Mainland Division, From a 3-year battle of kidney disease. Gale was a graduate from Oakcrest/Absegami High School class of "73". Gale worked in the United Food and Commercial workers union for 42 years, at local 152. She worked for A&P, Pantry Pride and Pathmark, Egg Harbor...

John P. Queen

John P. Queen

Aug 16, 2020

John Peter Queen II. aka Johnny 56, of Absecon NJ, born to Joan E. Taylor-Queen and the late John Peter Queen I. on May 8, 1964 in Somers point NJ. John Departed this life peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2020, after fighting a long life’s battle of Multiple Sclerosis. John attended the Pleasantville public school system. He was...

Russell I. Adkisson

Russell I. Adkisson

Aug 5, 2020

Adkisson, Russell I. Jr., 62, of Absecon, passed away August 5th, 2020. Russell was born on October 21st, 1957. He was raised in Absecon by his father and mother, Russell Sr. and Emma Adkisson. Russell graduated Pleasantville High School in 1976. He and his wife Linda (nee Riffle) lived in Absecon until the time of his death. Russell worked at...

Marie E. Gunn

Marie E. Gunn

Aug 3, 2020

Gunn, Marie, 93, of Absecon, passed away August 3, 2020. Born in Philadelphia to the late Andrew and Marie (Keenan) Gunn, she lived in Brigantine for many years before moving to Absecon 35 years ago. Marie enjoyed gardening, decorating for the various holidays and most of all, family gatherings, where she would make her delicious pizzelles.

Marie is predeceased by...