Obituaries

John J. Dunn

John J. Dunn

Jan 27, 2018

Dunn, John, Sr. (Jack), 72, of Galloway, passed away suddenly at home on January 27, 2018. John was born July 20, 1945 in Somers Point. He lived in Absecon a majority of his life and graduated from Pleasantville High School. He grew up on the Absecon Creek and was an avid boater and angler, and was also an active member...

Norman H. Wescoat

Norman H. Wescoat

Jan 25, 2018

Wescoat, Norman, 80, of Absecon, died peacefully in his sleep on January 25, 2018, joining his loving wife Isabel. He was retired from IBEW 351and loved his train collection. Norman is survived by his two children, Norman Jr. and his wife Nancy and Robin and her husband Scott. He’s also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, who will...

William A. Moran

William A. Moran

Jan 23, 2018

William A. Moran, 81, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away January 23, 2018. Survived by his wife, Catherine (nee Snedden) Moran; his children, Cathleen Marie Jimenez (David), Donna Moran, Martin Moran (Ann Marie) and John Moran (Patricia); as well as his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9:30AM to 10:00AM on Monday January 29, 2018 at Our Lady...

Richard H. Garfinkel

Richard H. Garfinkel

Jan 20, 2018

Garfinkel, Richard H. (Dick), 71, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away January 20, 2018. Born in Sarasota, FL, he’s lived in Egg Harbor Twp. for the past 37 years. He owned Garfinkel Custom Cabinets in Pleasantville for many years. In his free time, he was a big football fan. He loved watching college football and was also a big Dallas...

Hilda L. Jones

Hilda L. Jones

Jan 2, 2018

Jones, Hilda (Nicholson), 90, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018. She grew up in West Pittston PA where she met Griff Jones who was the love of her life. They moved to Absecon over 60 Years ago where they raised their Family. Hilda was a Legal Secretary for over 30 Years. She enjoyed many activities such as...

Walter N. Coderre

Walter N. Coderre

Dec 29, 2017

Coderre, Sr., Walter N. ‘Dempsey’, 86, of Galloway Twp., passed away at home on December 29, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born in Harrison, NJ, he’s lived in Galloway for many years. In 1951, he was drafted in to the US Army. He served overseas in Germany during the Korean War. From 1966-1979, Walt owned and operated Coderre’s Heating and...

James T. Brandt

James T. Brandt

Dec 29, 2017

Brandt, Sr., James T., 74, of Egg Harbor City, passed away December 29, 2017. Born in Pleasantville, he was raised there and lived there up until he moved to Egg Harbor City 3 years ago. James was a truck driver with Warren-Banko Distribution in Pleasantville for many years. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local #331 in Egg...

Marjorie E. Arches

Marjorie E. Arches

Dec 20, 2017

Arches, Marjorie E. (Blauvelt), 54, of Egg Harbor City, passed away December 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born in Cape May Courthouse, she lived in Chelsea Heights in Atlantic City before moving to Egg Harbor City 20 years ago. Marjorie was a gaming dealer for 30 years with Showboat Casino. She began the day they opened and left when...

Robert E. Kusnirik

Robert E. Kusnirik

Dec 15, 2017

Robert E Kusnirik (Bob), 81, from Absecon, NJ, passed away December 15th, after a multi-year fight with prostate cancer. Bob was born in Trenton, NJ, to Andrew and Anna Kusnirik. He graduated from Trenton Catholic and attended Rider College and the University of Virginia School of Banking, before beginning a career in banking. That career eventually took him to South...

Ronald Thomas Teague

Ronald Thomas Teague

Dec 11, 2017

Teague, Ronald T., 79, of Pleasantville, passed away December 11, 2017. Born in Paulsboro, he was a long time resident of Little Egg Harbor, before moving to Pleasantville 4 years ago. Ronald retired from Trump Plaza where he worked in surveillance for 30 years. He was a nature buff and enjoyed spending time at the Edward Forsythe Nature Preserve, always...

Raymond L. Strickland

Raymond L. Strickland

Dec 11, 2017

Strickland Jr., Raymond L., 79, of Absecon, passed away December 11, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, he’s lived in Absecon for over 50 years. Ray owned and operated his own oil company, Strickland Oil, for over 50 years, retiring in 2001. At the same time he owned the Dairy Barn, a custard stand, in Absecon. He was a long-time member...

Joseph M. Stackhouse

Joseph M. Stackhouse

Dec 9, 2017

Stackhouse, Joseph M., 44, of Pleasantville, passed away December 9, 2017. Born and raised in Atlantic City, he’s lived in Pleasantville for the past 10 years. Joe enjoyed being on the computer and spent a lot of time on social media. Through that, he was able to develop many friendships both locally and across the country. He valued those relationships...

Daniel Garman

Daniel Garman

Dec 8, 2017

Garman Sr., Daniel, 54, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8th, 2017. Born in Camden, he graduated from Arthur P. Schalick High School in 1981. He moved locally to Atlantic County where he met his wife, Chrissy and they had two children together. In his earlier years, he worked for sign companies such as Cutler and...

Sandra Lynn Hutton

Sandra Lynn Hutton

Dec 7, 2017

Hutton, Sandra Lynn (Urban), 73, went home to her Heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer on December 7th, 2017. Sandra was born in Cleveland Ohio to the late Edward and Mary (Traxler) Urban. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother, David; her sister-in-law, Ruth; and her Great-grandson, Elijah. Sandra is survived by her children, Lori Lynn...

Joseph Charles

Joseph Charles

Nov 20, 2017

Charles, Jr., Joseph, 36, of Galloway, passed away November 20, 2017 at home. Born in Cape May Courthouse, he’s lived Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township and most of his life in Galloway Twp. He also lived a short time in New Mexico. Joe loved his family and treasured the time he was able to spend with them. He had a special...

Richard William Alfano

Richard William Alfano

Nov 12, 2017

Alfano, Richard William, 65, of Egg Harbor City, passed away November 12, 2017. Born in Elizabeth, he grew up in Clark, before moving to Egg Harbor City 15 years ago. Richard graduated from Roselle Catholic and Union Junior College in Scotch Plains, attaining his Associate Degree. He then began to work with his dad at the family business, Mike Alfano...

Darren Ruh

Darren Ruh

Nov 2, 2017

Ruh, Darren, 47, of Audubon, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017 at 6PM. Darren was born April 10, 1970 and lived and went to school in Audubon. He was a lifeguard in Margate from 1986 to 1991 and also worked for Lockheed Martin in Cherry Hill then had numerous occupations afterwards. He resided in Bellmawr with his girlfriend Carol...

Leslie Joseph Latour

Leslie Joseph Latour

Oct 25, 2017

LaTour, Leslie J., 73, Born in Rochester, NY and an Absecon resident for the past 22 years, passed away October 25, 2017 peacefully in his sleep at approximately 7:05AM. He was a decorated Recon Rifleman in the USMC and did 2 tours in Vietnam. After leaving the military, Les worked 22 years as a truck driver for Arnold’s Bakery. He...

Catherine H. Lawrence

Catherine H. Lawrence

Oct 18, 2017

Catherine “Kitty” Lawrence, 85, of Absecon, NJ, passed peacefully Wednesday, 10/18, surrounded by loved ones. She was raised in Berlin, NJ, before raising 4 sons with husband Donald in Absecon, where she resided for 61 years. Always of good cheer, Kitty warmed hearts and lit rooms with her colorful and vibrant personality. A fun-loving, patient and kind mother and grandmother...

Joan M. Richmond

Joan M. Richmond

Oct 11, 2017

Richmond, Joan M. (Susick), born December 22, 1926 in Philadelphia, was called to the Lord on October 11, 2017. The family settled in Margate in 1960. She graduated Villa Maria Academy. Joan was the Proud mother of Michael (Kim) of Margate, Kevin Joseph (former marine), of Ventnor, Richard (Maureen), of Linwood and her beloved daughter Kelly (John) of Absecon, who...