Obituaries

Marie E. Chapman

Marie E. Chapman

Jun 15, 2017

Chapman, Marie E. 90, of Galloway, passed away June 15, 2017. Marie was born August 15, 1926 to the late Clarence and Beatrice Primrose. She grew up in Atlantic City, living there for many years. She also lived in Pleasantville before moving to Galloway 20 years ago.

She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Radosky and Bernadette Radosky and Jeannie...

Joann E. Wescoat

Joann E. Wescoat

Jun 15, 2017

WESCOAT, Jo Ann E. (nee Hackney) – 84 of Absecon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 15, 2017. JoAnn was a lifelong area resident born in Atlantic City. Those waiting to welcome JoAnn to Heaven were her loving husband of 55 years, Capt. Leon D Wescoat Jr., parents Joseph and Marion Hackney and twin sisters Marion Hackney...

Jane E. Mcneal

Jane E. Mcneal

Jun 14, 2017

Jane E. McNeal, age 95 of Wymore passed away on June 14, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1921 to Andrew and Jennie (Erskine) Riehm. She attended school at Atlantic City Friends School for 7 years and was a graduate of Atlantic City High School in 1938. She earned...

Gervase Kazarnowicz

Gervase Kazarnowicz

Jun 14, 2017

Kazarnowicz, Gervase (Geri), 70, of Galloway, Sunrise January 30th, 1947 – Sunset June 14th, 2017. Geri or ‘Dragon Lady’, as she was affectionately known by her police co-workers, passed the way she lived – on her own terms. Gervase was born at Fort Benning, GA (home of the infantry) and traveled the world during her early years, finally settling in...

Anne M. Elco

Anne M. Elco

May 30, 2017

Elco, Anne Marie (nee Stone), of Absecon, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on May 30, 2017. Born to Christopher and Anna Stone (Yann), Anne began her 99-year life’s journey on September 1, 1917. She enthusiastically and proudly called the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia her home. In the same way, this lady with the infectious smile proudly touted...

Ann M. Dessicino

Ann M. Dessicino

May 29, 2017

Dessicino, Ann M., 86, of Atlantic City, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident. Ann was a waitress for Zaberer’s in Egg Harbor Twp. before her retirement. She enjoyed swimming and teaching all the local children how to swim and safety with swimming. She also enjoyed being a babysitter to many children...

Henry S. Speed

Henry S. Speed

May 22, 2017

Speed, Henry S., 91, of Vineland, passed away May 22, 2017, surrounded by his family, at the NJ Veteran’s Memorial Home, in Vineland. Born in Pleasantville, he lived in Absecon for many years before moving to Vineland 10 years ago. He enlisted in the Navy and served for 3 years, during World War II. He was Torpedoman Second Class on...

Florence J Mclean

Florence J Mclean

May 21, 2017

McLean, Florence J. (Flynn), 71, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away Sunday May 21, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Brigantine for 20 years and Palm Harbor, FL before moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 5 years ago. Flynn and her husband Michael owned Squeaky Clean in Brigantine for several years before they relocated to Florida. She also worked...

Ann C. Miller

Ann C. Miller

May 19, 2017

Ann C. Miller, 91, of Millsboro, DE, passed away May 19, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she lived in Edgewater Park, NJ for many years and Millsboro, DE for 25 years, before moving to Galloway a short time ago. Ann and her husband, Tom Miller, enjoyed the outdoors and camping. They enjoyed seeing different parts of the country in their...

Sylvia E. Pye

Sylvia E. Pye

May 18, 2017

Pye, Sylvia E., 73, passed away May 18, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Ventnor, she lived in National Park before moving to Galloway 21 years ago. She enjoyed long walks on the beach and also baking at the Acme Markets, where she worked for several years. Her hobbies included writing novels and short stories. She had...

Minerva Kerekes

Minerva Kerekes

May 14, 2017

Kerekes, Minerva, 99, of Absecon, passed away May 14, 2017 at Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin, where she was a 15 year resident. Born in Newark, she lived in Irvington and Toms River before moving to Absecon, where she lived for 18 years. Minerva was a senior lead operator for Schering Plough in Union for several years before her retirement....

Matthew R. Dunn

Matthew R. Dunn

May 10, 2017

Matthew Ryan Dunn, 30, of Absecon, NJ passed away May 10th after a long, hard battle with a drug addiction. He was born to Stephen and Joan Dunn on December 19, 1986. He attended Galloway Township Public Schools and was a graduate of Absegami High School. Matthew was a big teddy bear who loved to spend time with his family,...

John Dircksen

John Dircksen

May 6, 2017

A Masonic graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Longfellow Cemetery, Machias, ME, conducted by the Officers and members of Harwood Lodge #91 AF & AM of Machias, ME. Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make gifts in his memory to an animal shelter of their choice.

Ida Degley

Ida Degley

May 4, 2017

Degley, Ida (Dolly), - (Nee Adelaide Bocelle), 100, passed away in her sleep at Health Center at Galloway on May 4, 2017. Ida is predeceased by her husband, Frederick Degley; her parents, Anthony and Raffaella Bocelle; 3 brothers and their wives, Paul (Jean) Bocelle, Guy (Florence) Bocelle and Samuel (Martha) Bocelle; 2 sisters and their husbands, Caroline (Harry) Weeks and...

Rose M. Silipena

Rose M. Silipena

Apr 29, 2017

Silipena, Rose Margaret (Schroeder), of Devonshire, NJ, passed away April 29, 2017. She was born April 8, 1928 to John and Coralie (Horner) Schroeder in Egg Harbor City, NJ. She’s lived in Devonshire for over 40 years. She’s predeceased by her loving husband, John Silipena; and her sisters, Ruth Schroeder, Elizabeth Birtch and Edna Long. She is survived by her...

Louis P. Capizzo

Louis P. Capizzo

Apr 23, 2017

Capizzo, Louis P., 69, of Northfield, passed away April 23, 2017. Lou was born October 18, 1947 in Calascibetta, Italy. He was the ultimate salesman. He enjoyed fishing on his boat, going to the beach and taking his Westie, Angel for rides in the car. He was fan of old black and white movies, especially Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, Abbott...

Mark R. Hafner

Mark R. Hafner

Apr 22, 2017

Mark Randall Hafner, 59, was born on April 12, 1958 in Dallas, TX. He passed away on April 22, 2017 in Pomona, NJ. Visitation will be 10AM to 11:30AM, with a funeral service to follow on Wednesday, April 26, 2017at Parsels Funeral Home in Absecon, NJ. Mark is preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Hafner and mother, Alice Blackstone...

Catherine M. Petrick

Catherine M. Petrick

Apr 15, 2017

Petrick, Catherine M., 55, of Northfield. Cathy did not lose her battle with cancer. Instead, she spent 4 years inspiring everyone she encountered with strength, integrity and courage- in many ways, she won. Her body could no longer contain her spirit- she departed this world on April 15th. Born in Atlantic City, a lifelong resident of Atlantic County, Cathy spent...

Eugene A. Graves

Eugene A. Graves

Apr 9, 2017

Graves, Eugene A. (Gene) age 75 of Galloway passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. Born in Detroit, MI, he grew in Middleburg Hgts. Ohio. Gene had a wonderful and varied career in business management, starting with American Greetings Corp. soon after his discharge from the Navy in 1962. A transfer took the family to North Carolina for 3 years and...

Patricia A. Jiacopello

Patricia A. Jiacopello

Apr 9, 2017

Jiacopello, Patricia A., 79, of Absecon, passed away peacefully in her sleep to join her husband Lou and son Tommy in heaven on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Patricia, or as everyone knew her “Boots”, was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia worked at Pathmark for most of her life and taught us how to juggle work, family...