Obituaries

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...

James F. Hayes

James F. Hayes

Aug 4, 2018

Hayes, James F. (Jim) 81

Passed away at home 0n August 4, 2018 after a lengthy illness, his loving wife Mary at his side.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Walter and Cecelia Hayes, his big brother Walter Hayes, Jr, his best friend and sister Ann Hanley and his loving son James Hayes, Jr.

He was a much loved Father,...

Kenneth J. Burt

Kenneth J. Burt

Aug 2, 2018

Burt, Kenneth J., 70, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on August 2, 2018. Kenneth was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran. He spent 35 years working in the casino gaming industry, in New Jersey and Florida, retiring in 2015. Ken will be missed by his loving brother, Tom; his cousins, Christina and Dave Raimo; as well as other cousins, family...

Patricia D. Juhrs

Patricia D. Juhrs

Jul 20, 2018

Juhrs, Patricia Dianne (Wyatt), - 70, of Rockville, MD, passed away July 20, 2018. She was a loving mother, a loving wife to her predeceased husband, LCDR William Juhrs Jr., and devoted autism and supported employment advocate. She leaves behind and will be sadly missed by her daughter, Kristin Wyatt Noppenberger (Juhrs); son-in-law, Benjamin Noppenberger; and cousins, Marjorie Wolf, Constance...

Francisze Sych

Francisze Sych

Jul 13, 2018

Francisze (Frank) Sych, 70, of Galloway, passed away July 13, 2018. Born in Krakow, Poland, he was a longtime resident of Galloway Township. During his career, he owned and operated the Burgundy Hotel in Atlantic City, The Friar Tuck Tavern in Northfield and Frank’s Airport Shuttle in Galloway Twp.

He is survived by his sons and a daughter-in-law, Frank Adam...

Margaret Ann Case

Margaret Ann Case

Jun 17, 2018

Case, Margaret Ann Gilmartin, lost the battle with old age four days into her 89th year. She hated being an old lady. Complicating factors included Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia. Born in Atlantic City New Jersey in the year of the Great Depression, she was the third of six children of Thomas & Jane (Moran) Gilmartin. She developed many useful &...

Naomi Pokrywka Levengood

Naomi Pokrywka Levengood

Jun 13, 2018

Levengood, Naomi Pokrywka – It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Naomi on June 13, 2018. Naomi was born June 2, 1931 in Trenton, NJ. She was the loving wife of Thomas Pokrywka until his death in 1979; loving mother to Thomas K. Pokrywka and loving Godmother to Linda Sterling; loving daughter to Dorothy and Kenneth...