Obituaries

Henrietta Bemsel

Henrietta Bemsel

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...

Linda L. Dicanio

Linda L. Dicanio

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...

Rita Falco

Rita Falco

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...

Joan V. D'Augustine

Joan V. D'Augustine

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...

James J.A. Beach

James J.A. Beach

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.,...

Assunta Buonocore

Assunta Buonocore

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...

Barbara Ann Norris

Barbara Ann Norris

Oct 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann Norris (nee Cramer) born April 6, 1933, of Absecon, announce her passing Monday, October 15, 2018, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Barbara will be greeted in heaven by her loving husband, Charles H. Norris (Harvey), her daughter, Kimberly, her parents, John and Lillian Cramer, and...

Patricia A. Christiansen

Patricia A. Christiansen

Oct 15, 2018

Christiansen, Patricia A., 68, of Brigantine, passed away October 15, 2018 at Home, surrounded by her family. Born in Somers Point, she was raised in the inlet section of Atlantic City and has lived in Brigantine for the past 20 years. Pat had worked in the casino industry since 1980 and lastly worked for Borgata Casino for 11 years, as...

Arthur J. Mclaughlin

Arthur J. Mclaughlin

Oct 13, 2018

McLaughlin, Arthur J., 64, of East Windsor, passed away October 13, 2018. He was a performer, singer, musician, producer, founder and CEO of a full service "show business "Entertainment Company, "UPFRONT INC.”. He has worked with some of the top musical talent in the world. He always felt his job was to make a perfect setting for the gem (the...

Marvin S. Bobb

Marvin S. Bobb

Oct 4, 2018

Marvin S Bobb passed away peacefully on October 4, at the age of ninety-two. Marvin is survived by his children Richard Bobb ( Cana ) Port Republuc, Nancy Maiuro ( Greg) Ventnor? Elaine Brown ( Steve )Atlantic City; son-in-law (Kelly) Absecon. Grandchildren JC Jenkins (Nicole), Nicole Richmond, Amy Scalfaro ( Joe), Micheal Oraschewsky (Llana), Michelle, Andrew, Christian Anderson, and Stephen...

Thomas Turner

Thomas Turner

Oct 1, 2018

Turner, Thomas, 82, of Absecon, passed away October 1, 2018, at his home, with his loving wife, Virginia Turner (DelGesso), of 50 years, by his side. Thomas is survived by his 3 children, Thomas Turner of Hammonton, Steven ‘Kelly’ Turner and his favorite daughter-in-law, Lirone ‘Leigh’, of Margate and his daughter, Maria ‘Mia’ MacDonald and his son-in-law, Joshua, of Absecon;...

Rose Virginia Montgomery

Rose Virginia Montgomery

Oct 1, 2018

Montgomery, Rose Virginia (nee Giovannielli), 75, of Port Republic, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2018, with her family by her side. The oldest of three, she was predeceased by her parents, Joseph A. and Barbara Giovannielli, along with her son, John D. Montgomery, Jr. She was born on October 24, 1942 and has been...

Thomas W. Duffy

Thomas W. Duffy

Sep 24, 2018

Duffy, Thomas W. 75, a life-long resident of Philadelphia, passed away at home September 24, 2018. He worked with the Teamsters, Local 107, in Philadelphia as a truck driver for 25 years. After retiring from the Teamsters, he worked with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for several years. In his free time he enjoyed playing darts and cherished the time he...

Francis J. Caruso

Francis J. Caruso

Sep 17, 2018

Caruso, Francis (Frank) J. 56, of Ventnor, passed away September 17, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he has been a long time Atlantic County Resident, living in Ventnor for the past 3 years. Frank worked in construction with Local 415 in Atlantic City for many years before health issues prevented him from continuing to work. In his free time, he...

Virginia Jean D'Arrigo

Virginia Jean D'Arrigo

Aug 26, 2018

Virginia Jean D'Arrigo, 58, of Galloway, passed away August 26, 2018 in Ocean View, NJ. Born in Passaic, NJ, she lived in Garfield and Toms River before moving to Brigantine 4 years ago. Jean owned Belleville Deli in Belleville for many years before her retirement. In her free time she enjoyed coin collecting and painting with watercolors. She is survived...

Elizabeth L. Ramsey

Elizabeth L. Ramsey

Aug 24, 2018

Ramsey, Elizabeth L. (nee Hand), 81, of Mays Landing, passed away August 24, 2018. Born in Atlantic City, She lived in Egg Harbor Twp. for 25 years and Neosho, Mo for a short time, before moving to Mays Landing 18 years ago. She worked as a payroll supervisor for Atlantic Community College for 25 years, retiring in 1998. She was...

Michael David Swan

Michael David Swan

Aug 19, 2018

Swan, Michael David (Swanny), 54, of Galloway, passed away at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Atlantic City, on Sunday, August 19th, 2018, after battling a lengthy illness. Michael was a social butterfly and could meet and make friends any place he went. He had a hilarious sense of humor and was always cracking jokes, even in the worst of times. He...

Richard A. Preuster

Richard A. Preuster

Aug 12, 2018

Preuster, Sr., Richard A., 76, of Absecon, passed away August 12, 2018. Born in Newark, NJ, he lived in Toms River before moving to Absecon 14 years ago. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the early 60’s. Richard was a self-employed carpet installer for 40 years before retiring. In his retirement years, he continued working as...

Joyce C. Dickel

Joyce C. Dickel

Aug 10, 2018

Dickel, Joyce C. (nee Schmoll), 76 of Pleasantville, passed away August 10, 2018. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Pleasantville. She is predeceased by her husband, Bob Dickel and survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Jason Fiedler; her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Laura Dickel; and her grandchildren, Tyler Robbins and Morgan Dickel. Joyce enjoyed traveling with her...

Grace A. Destefano

Grace A. Destefano

Aug 7, 2018

DeStefano, Grace A. (nee Manuola), 82, of Galloway, passed away August 7, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in the Collings Lake section of Williamstown for 30 years before moving to Galloway 13 years ago. Grace will be remembered for the great care she took of her children and her husband. She was a great cook and her family...