Obituaries

Feb 7, 2019

Fabrizio, Nicholas J., 74, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019, at home. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Galloway Twp. for many years before moving to Mays Landing 3 years ago. Nick operated his own business, Nick’s Leisure Products, in Mays Landing. He had also worked in the casinos for several years, lastly working as a...

Feb 2, 2019

Wentzell, Carl J., Sr., - 75, of Linwood, passed away at home on February 1, 2019. Carl was born on August 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, to Carl and Alice Wentzell. He was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School, class of 1961, and RCA Technical Institute. He had multiple careers in his lifetime. After graduating from RCA Technical Institute...

Feb 1, 2019

Anthony John Turner, Anthony John, ‘TJ’, 49, of Absecon lost his battle to addiction on Friday February 1, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1969 in Somers Point NJ. He was a life-long resident of Absecon and graduated from Pleasantville High School and Vo-Tech in 1988. He was an auto mechanic by trade. Anthony was a loving, joyful, kind-hearted...

Jan 28, 2019

Dunn lll, Thomas Edward, 76, of Absecon, passed away at home on Monday January 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a life-long resident of Absecon and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1960. Thomas honorably served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1966. He retired from Verizon in 2001 after 32 years of service. Tommy met...

Jan 26, 2019

Robinson, Joseph E., 99, suddenly on January 26, 2019. A lifelong resident of Absecon, he graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1939, at the top of his class. He was an all-round athlete and scholar. He served in the US Army from 1940-45 obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in the European Theater of Operations and was awarded two Bronze...

Jan 23, 2019

Trombetta, Michael F., 66, of Egg Harbor Twp., was born February 22, 1952 in Philadelphia PA. Michael was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord early morning, January 23 2019. He is survived by his three children, Michele, Umberto and Danielle; as well as his eight loving grandchildren. He was a beloved father grandfather uncle and friend to many....

Jan 21, 2019

Myers, Joseph P., 102, of Absecon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21st, 2019. Joe was born November 30th, 1916 in Washington, D.C. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Jacqueline Myers. Joe is survived by his four children, Charles Myers (Veronica), Cecile Myers-Lockhart, Preston Myers and Robert Myers. Joe is also survived by three grandchildren,...

Jan 12, 2019

Sooy, Edward ‘Chet’, 81, of Galloway, passed away January 12, 2019. Born in Atlantic City, he was raised in the Inlet. He was a life-long Atlantic County resident, last residing in Galloway for the past 25 years. Chet was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in the early 1960’s, and stationed on a ship, surrounding Cuba, during the Bay...

Jan 9, 2019

Vitolo, Cathleen M. (Walsh), 66, of Absecon passed away at home surrounded by loved ones (while listening to Van Morrison) after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cathy was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Patricia Walsh, as well as siblings James Walsh and Eileen Stevenson. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Vitolo (Bradley) Ray, Vanessa Vitolo (Sean Freese) and...

Jan 6, 2019

Jan 4, 2019

Howling, Bernice Edith (Josh), 88, of Galloway, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hackensack, NJ. Josh was a children’s librarian at the Wayne Valley Public Library for many years. Most recently she lived in the Four Seasons at Galloway and was a member of the Absecon Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, current events, traveling with her husband,...

Dec 29, 2018

Valerie L. Civera, 79, went to be with her Lord on December 29th. There she joins her beloved husband John, her son, John Michael, her parents, Hermena and Ralph VanSant and her step-daughter, Joy Grant

She is survived by her sisters, Ginny Wolcott and Kathy Irelan, and her step-daughter, Michele Birtch, along with many step-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces...

Dec 25, 2018

Natalie N. Dempsey, 21, of Mays Landing, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2018. Born in Galloway, she lived in Hutto, TX before moving back to Mays Landing. She was a 2016 graduate of Hutto High School. Currently, she was employed with the Humane Society of Atlantic County where she was a supervisor. She also volunteered with the Mizpah Fire...

Dec 24, 2018

Loretta D. Crowell “Laurie”, age 84, of Absecon passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City. Born in Concord, MA, she grew up in Maynard, MA where she met and married her husband Bob of 62 years. They later moved to Willingboro, NJ in 1964 and she and her family settled happily in...

Dec 16, 2018

Bemsel, Henrietta, 100, of Smithville, passed away December 16, 2018. Born in Pleasantville, she’s lived in Smithville for over 20 years. Henrietta was a beautician, working in Short Hills for years before moving back to Atlantic County. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry Bemsel in 2012. She’s survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11AM to 12PM...

Nov 27, 2018

DiCanio, Linda L. 66, of Absecon, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on November 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Atlantic City and was a long-time resident of Absecon. In her earlier years, Linda worked as a deputy court clerk with the Absecon Police Department. She went on to become a...

Nov 20, 2018

Falco, Rita, 90, of Absecon, passed away November 20, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia on May 30, 1928, the third of seven children to John Vita and Rose Corrado Vita. She was a resident of Atlantic County since 1960. Rita loved to travel with her family. She especially liked to cruise the Caribbean. Additionally, she made many trips to...

Nov 17, 2018

D’Augustine, Joan V., 78, of Ventnor, passed away peacefully, at home on November 17, 2018. Born in Vineland, she was raised in Atlantic City. She lived in Absecon before moving to Ventnor, living there for 45 years. Joan loved the boardwalk and the beach and treasured the time she was able to be by the water. She was also an...

Nov 5, 2018

Beach, James J.A., 85, of Egg Harbor City, passed away November 5, 2018. Born in Kensington, PA, he lived in Egg Harbor City for many years. He is predeceased by his wife, Joan Beach. He’s survived by his 8 brothers and sister. A funeral mass will be offered 10AM Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Ave.,...

Oct 29, 2018

Buonocore, Assunta (Susan) Louise, of Absecon passed away at the age of 70 on 10/29/2018. Susan was a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and nurse. She is survived by her husband: James, children: Fortune, Jimmy, Matthew and Maria, grandchildren: James, Gabrielle, Joseph, Stephen, Nicholas, Sydney and Zach, great-grandchild: Colton, siblings: Freddie, Carmela, Joann and Maria, and her many loving...