Obituaries

Sandra Zizi Estergren

Sandra Zizi Estergren

Nov 30, 2024

Sandra Zizi Estergren, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Born on May 5, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware, Sandra lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth. As she stays with us in our hearts, smiling down at us, keeping us strong.

Sandra was a devoted...

Norma D. Kilgour

Norma D. Kilgour

Nov 29, 2024

Kilgour, (Morton) Norma D. of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ passed away on November 29, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pleasantville, NJ where she lived until she married. She and her husband raised their family in Galloway Township, NJ and then moved to Fort Pierce, Florida to enjoy their retirement years.

Norma is predeceased...

John J. Walsh, Sr.

John J. Walsh, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

John J. Walsh, Sr., of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Galloway Twp., NJ, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on March 1, 1948, he grew up in Pleasantville, New Jersey. John was a member of Local #68. John worked as the Lead Plumber at Harrah’s Trump Plaza Hotel Casino. After retiring from the...

Kim R. Carusi

Kim R. Carusi

Nov 23, 2024

Carusi, Kim R., 64, of Galloway Township, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2024. Born in West Berlin, she grew up in Pennsauken and Medford Lakes New Jersey where she graduated from Shawnee High School. She lived in Medford Lakes, before moving to Galloway Township 30 years ago. She was employed for 30 years as a slot technician...

Diane Melchiorre

Diane Melchiorre

Nov 18, 2024

DIANE MELCHIORRE, October 13, 1953 to November 18, 2024, beloved daughter, wife, sister and mother. Diane Melchiorre, age 71, of Absecon, NJ, passed away on November 18, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated from Upper Darby, PA, High School. Diane lived most of her life in Williamstown, NJ, where she raised her family, before finally settling in...

Desiderio Banto

Desiderio Banto

Nov 7, 2024

Desiderio Banto, 79, of Absecon, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on November 7, 2024. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He came to this country in 1971 and has lived and raised his family in Absecon for 50 years. Desiderio spent his career as an auto mechanic and passed on his love of his trade...

Joseph P. Petrick

Joseph P. Petrick

Oct 31, 2024

Petrick, Joseph Paul, 88, passed away October 31, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he grew up in the city before raising his family with Patricia McGrath, in Blue Bell PA. He later moved to Galloway, NJ with his wife Nancy, 17 years ago. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1954. He entered the US Marine Corp and was...

Chase Charles Gustein

Chase Charles Gustein

Oct 24, 2024

In loving memory of Chase Charles Gustein, who passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 at the age of 38 years old. He was a tenacious self-starter who was full of energy and life and will be profoundly missed by his sibling, Michelle ‘Gustein’ Wolverton and children Chase Gustein II and Ava Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, Cynthia...

Kevin Gletow

Kevin Gletow

Oct 22, 2024

Gletow, Kevin, 41 of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away October 22, 2024. Born in New York NY, he grew up in Lanoka Harbor, moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 31 years ago. A lover of music (piano), BBQ's, and making people laugh, Kevin found laughter and strength in life's simple moments.

He is survived by his father, Clarence Gletow; his step-mother,...

Raymond Joseph Potkay

Raymond Joseph Potkay

Oct 17, 2024

Raymond Joseph Potkay, 84, of Absecon, passed away on October 17,2024. Raymond was born in Trenton, NJ to Joseph and Helen (Rafalowski) Potkay. He graduated from Trenton Catholic High School and Rutgers University. Ray served in the Marine Reserves and, after a short stint as a statistician for the State of New Jersey, he returned to school to earn his...

Stephen C. Petrella

Stephen C. Petrella

Sep 27, 2024

Petrella, Stephen C., 58, of Mays Landing, passed away on 9/27/24. He fought a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family surrounding him. Born in Brooklyn, NY, He grew up and lived in Oceanville, NJ before moving to Mays Landing, NJ 10 years ago. He was the owner and operator of Petrella Landscaping & Lawn Care and he enjoyed...

Carmella Antoinette Lisa

Carmella Antoinette Lisa

Sep 18, 2024

Carmella Antoinette Lisa, age 97, of Galloway Township passed away on September 18, 2024. She was born and grew up in Hoboken, NJ before moving to Union City in 1952.

She was a seamstress for Calvin Klein before retiring when she became a Grandma.

In her spare time, she enjoyed being with her 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Carmella is...

Charles G. Lowry

Charles G. Lowry

Aug 23, 2024

Lowry, Charles G., age 84, of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024 with his son and daughter by his side, as a result of his weakened state after two bouts of pneumonia.

He was born on February 27, 1940 in Atlantic City, NJ, the husband of the late Janice Lowry. As a child and teenager growing up...

Stephen L. Daniels

Stephen L. Daniels

Aug 20, 2024

Stephen L. Daniels, 77, of Absecon, departed this life on August 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He died peacefully after a long illness. Steve was born in 1947 and grew up in Scranton, PA. He met the love of his life, Brenda in Atlantic City, NJ in 1966 and moved to Absecon, NJ after his marriage to her in...

Haroon Feroze Bhatti

Haroon Feroze Bhatti

Aug 9, 2024

Haroon Bhatti, age 19, of Galloway, passed away on August 9, 2024. Born on February 16th, 2005, he grew up and lived in Galloway. Haroon was a proud member of the New Jersey National Guard, serving in the Bravo 13 unit, where he found great fulfillment in serving his country. In his free time, he took on the important role...

Frank B. O'Dowd

Frank B. O'Dowd

Aug 7, 2024

O’Dowd, Frank B., 92, of Absecon, passed away August 7, 2024. Born at home in Pleasantville, he grew up there moving to Absecon after he married his late wife, Barbara O’Dowd (Nicholas). He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was a cable splicer for many years with Atlantic City Electric before his retirement...

Louis 'Lou' Defeo, Jr.

Louis 'Lou' Defeo, Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Louis “Lou” DeFeo, Jr. from complications of Mesothelioma, on August 4, 2024 at the age of 84. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense faith and always cherished time spent with his family. Lou was born to Louis (Lou) and Catherine...

Richard Lewis Lombardo

Richard Lewis Lombardo

Aug 3, 2024

Richard Lewis Lombardo, 56, passed away August 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born March 23, 1968, to Peter and Linda (Miner) Lombardo. Richard grew up in East Hartford, CT where he met his wife, Brenda Eathorne. Together they had four children, Timothy, Bethany, Sarah and Douglas.

Rich settled in Absecon, NJ in 2017....

Albert L. Zona

Albert L. Zona

Aug 2, 2024

ZONA, ALBERT L., 96, of Absecon, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on August 2, 2024, with his family at his side. Al was married to his wife of 60 years, Gloria (McKenna) Zona, until her passing in 2011. He built his life, his family and his business in Absecon and was most known for Al...

James Michael Thomason

James Michael Thomason

Aug 2, 2024

Thomason, James Michael, 48, of Absecon, passed away August 2, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Stratford NJ, he grew up in Tabernacle before moving to Absecon 12 years ago. James was employed by the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed Nascar, the NFL and spending time with his family.

James is predeceased by his father, James Thomason. He...