Obituaries

Jan 5, 2017

Rose Eileen Hoffmann, best known for walking her beloved dog Sydney in Heritage Park in Absecon, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2017, with Sydney and her son Paul by her side. Rose was born in London, England on September 21, 1928. She survived the WWII bombings of London and at age 18 traveled alone to...

Jan 3, 2017

Higbee, The Honorable Carol E. – 66, of Absecon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Carol was born in Mishawaka, IN and raised in Upper Darby, PA. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Temple University and Temple Law School. Carol began her career in 1976 as an attorney in the firm of Donald G. Targan...

Jan 2, 2017

Jan 2, 2017

Earl Barber, 95, of Vineland, passed away January 2, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Absecon for over 40 years, before moving to Vineland 11 years ago. Earl was a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class.



He is predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Mae Barber...

Dec 29, 2016

Frances Mahaffey, 91, of Absecon, passed away December 29, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Atlantic City before moving to Absecon, where she has lived for over 60 years. Frances worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone as an office supervisor for many years, retiring in 1990. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Absecon...

Dec 23, 2016

Briney, Janet T (nee Fiore, Houf) 61 of Atlantic City left her life unexpectedly on Friday Dec.23 2016. Born in Atlantic City Janet lived in Atlantic County most of her life. graduate of Mainland Regional H.S. Class of 74..She worked in a number of different jobs including working at Bally's, Lenox China, and recently at Rite Aid in Atlantic City....

Dec 16, 2016

Brown, Theresa Jean (Massler), of Absecon, passed away peacefully December 16, 2016. She was born in Weirton, WV to the late Andrew and Theresa Massler. She was a 1948 graduate of Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City. She worked Kensington Furniture for 20 years as an accounts manager, retiring several years ago. She was a former member of the...

Dec 13, 2016

Elizabeth L. Horvath, 92, of Absecon, passed away December 13, 2016. She was born in Courtdale, PA to the late Ignatius and Stephania (Beatoff) Pavill. Elizabeth was a graduate of Wyoming Valley Homeopathic School of Nursing in Wilkes Barre, PA. She married her husband, the late Joseph F. Horvath, in Allentown, PA. They later moved to Absecon where she has...

Dec 11, 2016

Louise ‘Marie’ DeMari, 84, of Absecon, passed away December 11, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, she’s lived in Absecon for over 50 years. Marie was a majorette with the J. Willis Gale VFW Post 215 Drum and Bugle Corp. She enjoyed bowling and had a high average many times with the Powder Puff bowling league. She played first base for...

Nov 26, 2016

Kramer, Bruce Alan, 67, of Absecon, passed away Saturday November 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD and has lived in Absecon for the past 31, years. He earned his bachelor degree from the University of Maryland and is retired from the US Treasury Department. In his free time, Bruce loved...

Nov 24, 2016

Mawhinney, Mary H., 78, of Exmore, VA, passed away peacefully at home November 24, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, she lived in Northfield over 30 years, before moving to Exmore 6 years ago. Mary enjoyed cooking, travelling and playing bingo in her free time. She also was an animal lover. She especially loved the time she was able to spend...

Nov 20, 2016

DEEGAN, DONALD PATRICK, 83, of Galloway, NJ passed away on November 20, 2016. Don has moved on to a place of peace and clarity, friendship and love. He has joined family and friends who have gone before him and have waited to welcome him. He will always remain here in the memories and the loving hearts of his family.

Don...

Nov 15, 2016

Hamblin, Barbara L. (nee Aliantro), left this earthly world November 15, 2016, to be with the Lord, after a long, hard battle with many medical conditions. She was the daughter of Frank and Nan Aliantro (now deceased), of Atlantic City and Brigantine. She was also the proud mother of her children, David Knauff (Patty) and Joanne Knauff, both of Brigantine...

Nov 8, 2016

Merendino, John T. 77, of Absecon, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Atlantic City, he grew up and lived in Ducktown for many years. He also lived in Brigantine, moving to Absecon 16 years ago. John attended school at St. Michael’s and was a 1959 graduate of Atlantic City High School. He worked as...

Nov 3, 2016

Showell, Alfred J. (Jim), 84, of Absecon, passed away November 3, 2016. Born in Absecon, he was a life-long resident. Jim served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War. He retired from New Jersey Bell in 1985, working there 35 years. He was a member of VFW #9462 in Absecon and a former member of the Masonic Lodge....

Oct 31, 2016

Brady (Nee Rittenhouse), Maryann C. (Nancy), 78, of Absecon, passed away on Oct 31, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Maryann was born on May 1, 1938 to Ted & Anne Rittenhouse in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia where she was raised & went to school, at which she met her future husband in the 1st grade. Maryann & Ed lived...

Oct 29, 2016

Robert W. Deiter, age 78, of Pine Beach, passed away Saturday October 29, 2016, at his home. Bob was born in Jersey City. He grew up in Bayonne and spent his summers at his family’s home in Beachwood. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army. After marrying his wife, Barbara, they moved to Pine Beach to raise their...

Oct 28, 2016

Bott, Glenn D., 59, of Galloway, passed away October 28, 2016. Born in Paterson, NJ, he grew up and lived in Rochelle Park before moving to Galloway in 1988. While living in Rochelle Park, he was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He was currently an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Absecon. He worked as an...

Oct 21, 2016

Craig, Viola - 88, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Camden on August 14, 1928, she was a long time resident of Ventnor. Viola worked as a waitress in several boardwalk hotels in Atlantic City during its heyday, before the casinos opened. At the age of 50, Viola went on to receive her Associates...

Oct 17, 2016

Barry Thomas Gassen Sr, age 59, of Brigantine, NJ, passed away October 17, 2016. Born in Norristown, he lived in Bridgeport, King of Prussia and Atlantic City before moving to Brigantine 5 years ago. Barry was a self-employed painter, working in the Norristown area for many years. Prior to working as a painter, he was a truck driver with West...