Obituaries

Janet Thompson Briney

Janet Thompson Briney

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....

Theresa Jean Brown

Theresa Jean Brown

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...

Elizabeth L. Horvath

Elizabeth L. Horvath

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...

Louise Demari

Louise Demari

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...

Bruce Alan Kramer

Bruce Alan Kramer

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...

Mary H. Mawhinney

Mary H. Mawhinney

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...

Donald Patrick Deegan

Donald Patrick Deegan

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...

Barbara Louise Hamblin

Barbara Louise Hamblin

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...

John T. Merendino

John T. Merendino

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...

Alfred J. Showell

Alfred J. Showell

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....

Maryann C. Brady

Maryann C. Brady

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...

Robert W. Deiter

Robert W. Deiter

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...

Glenn D. Bott

Glenn D. Bott

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...

Viola Craig

Viola Craig

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...

Barry Thomas Gassen

Barry Thomas Gassen

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...

Terri A. Brown

Terri A. Brown

Oct 12, 2016

Brown, Terri A. (Tomasello), 54 of Galloway, passed away at home on October 12, 2016. Born and raised in Atlantic City, she moved to Galloway 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Mark B. Brown; her son Mark J. Brown; step-son, Joshua (Tiffany) Brown; grandchildren, Mia, Bella and Nino; Her brothers, Russell and John Tomasello;...

Raymond F. Herbert

Raymond F. Herbert

Oct 12, 2016

Herbert III, Raymond F., 53, of Ventnor, passed away October 12, 2016 at his home. Born in Atlantic City, he was a life-long resident of Ventnor. Raymond was a self-employed photographer in the area for several years. In his free time, he loved going fishing, bicycle riding and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan.



He is predeceased by his...

Joseph J. Ryley

Joseph J. Ryley

Oct 8, 2016

Ryley, Joseph J., 80, of Absecon, passed away October 8, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, he grew up in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Mastbaum Vocational School in Philadelphia. Always having ‘sand in his shoes’, he made his way back to Brigantine, where he lived for many years, before moving to Absecon 29 years ago. Joseph was a supervisor...

Helen Degeorge

Helen Degeorge

Oct 6, 2016

DeGeorge, Helen (Stopa), 88 of Absecon, NJ, with a heavy heart and a blessing that God welcomed her to be with him on October 5, 2016. Helen fought a courageous battle with cancer for more than two years with her beloved sons at her side. Helen was born to Alexander and

Rose (Wetovich) Stopa in Moween, Pa on February 24,...

David T. Jackson

David T. Jackson

Oct 5, 2016

Jackson, David Troy, 61 died suddenly in an accident on Wednesday October 5, 2016. He was the son of Bernice M and Willie P Jackson, Sr. He was a life-long Atlantic County resident. He enjoyed golfing, Lionel trains and museums of any kind. He was a retired member of the Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey.



Dave is...