Obituaries

May 27, 2016

Betty Jane Smallwood, 83, of Galloway, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Born

in Somers Point, she has lived in Galloway for over 50 years. She worked as a

receptionist for Dr. Rieck in Pleasantville, before staying home to raise her four

children. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting, playing the slots at the casinos. If

you ever sat in her...

May 21, 2016

Andrew R. McMahon, age 86, formerly of Montville, NJ, Boonton Township NJ and Smyrna, DE, died peacefully at home in Bonita Springs FL on Saturday, May 21. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cecelia (Jetko) McMahon, and his children, Andrew Patrick McMahon and Rebecca (Schneider) McMahon of Denville, NJ and William and Denise (Mc Mahon) Meehan of...

May 20, 2016

Kurtz, Alfred J., age 76, of Galloway Township, died May 20, 2016. Al passed after a brave battle with cancer with his family by his side. Al was born in Atlantic City, NJ and was raised in “The Inlet” section of town. As a teenager, he worked on the fishing boats as a deck hand and learned the life of...

May 12, 2016

Linda H. Wells, 69, of Egg Harbor Twp., Passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, she was an Atlantic County resident all of her life. She worked in the casino industry for many years, lastly as a cashier at Harrah’s Casino, retiring in 1997. She loved her recreational time, fishing and crabbing in the bay. She was...

May 3, 2016

John was a 20 year veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Teaching after his discharge, through the GI Bill. He worked several years as a substitute teacher. He enjoyed classical music, was a history buff and had a love for animals of all types. He was a long time member...

Apr 24, 2016

Denise Lynne Crowe, 63, of Smithville, NJ, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in the comfort of her sister’s home and in the company of her family. Denise is survived by her loving family: her mother, JoAnne (Peluro) Filippi; sisters, Donna and husband Frank Dandrea, Deborah and husband Terry Burkholder, Diane and husband Ed Curland; brother, Col. David Filippi...

Apr 22, 2016

Kathryne C. Charles (Katy), 30, of Westville, formerly of Galloway, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 after a long struggle with Bipolar Disorder. Born in Atlantic City, she lived in Galloway until she moved to Westville with her fianc in 2013, where she looked to start another chapter in her life, and to start a family. Katy’s talents were boundless....

Apr 16, 2016

Christine Anne Williams, 37, of Galloway, passed away at home on Saturday April 16, 2016. She was born in Atlantic City, grew up and lived in Absecon before moving to Galloway 7 years ago. She attended Absecon Schools and was a 1997 graduate of Holy Spirit High School. Christine will be remembered for being a kind hearted person and her...

Apr 15, 2016

Kerrigan, James P. (PopPop/Breezy) – 89 of Absecon, shared

his last joke on April 15, 2016. Born in Mahanoy Plane (The Foot) on

July 30, 1926 to James P. and Anna B. He was a USMC veteran of WWII serving aboard the USS Pasadena in the Pacific. Member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degrees. Past Cmder Catholic...

Apr 12, 2016

George John Lees, Jr., 33, of Smithville, NJ, passed away April 12, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, He grew up in Galloway before moving to Smithville with his fianc Helene Maxwell his “babies” and his beloved son, Aiden Lees his “Bud-Bud.” Several months ago he moved to Plymouth Meeting for a new job, that he loved, at NavPort as a...

Apr 12, 2016

Stella Popielarski, 97, passed away April 12, 2016 at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Pomona. Stella was born in Cambridge, NJ, and grew up in Philadelphia. She married and raised her family in Philadelphia, with her late husband, Sylvester. Eventually she moved to Atlantic County, NJ where she lived many years, lastly in Galloway, where she was a long time resident...

Apr 4, 2016

Joanne E. Speirs, 86 of Galloway, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Born in Roaring Spring, PA, she grew up in Claysburg, PA. She then moved to Atlantic City where she met her husband Robert. She and her husband finally settled in Pleasantville where they raised their family, moving to Galloway many years ago. She will be remembered for her...

Mar 15, 2016

Mar 9, 2016

Charles William (Bill) Davenport, 75, of Absecon, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on March 9th. Born in Woodbury, he resided in Hammonton and Smithville before moving to Absecon in 2007. He was a graduate of Hammonton High School, class of '58 where he excelled in football and basketball for the Blue Devils. He proudly served his country...

Feb 23, 2016

Paul M. Carney, 71, of Absecon, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Lower Merion Twp., PA, he had lived in Mays Landing and Egg Harbor Twp. before moving to Absecon 18 years ago. Mr. Carney was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked with Jersey Architectural Door and...

Feb 14, 2016

Rose Deiter, age 108, of Toms River, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Bayonne and lived there, Roselle and Whiting before moving to Toms River in 2007. She and her family had a summer home by the river in Beachwood for many years. Stories from the summer house are still...

Feb 13, 2016

Edward G. Simpson, 80, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016, with his family by his side. Ed was born in Atlantic City on September 9, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary (Gerlack) Simpson. He was raised in the inlet, attended local schools and had great memories of his days on the beach as an Atlantic City...

Feb 3, 2016

Donald E. Camp, Absecon City Councilman and professional photographer, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born at home to Frances and Eugene Camp of Linwood on January 23, 1938. He is predeceased by the love of his life, Beverly (Norton), with whom he was married for 57 years. They were residents of...

Jan 31, 2016

Gregory Oras Lawrence, 58, of CMCH, NJ, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan 31, 2016. He was raised in Absecon before moving to CMCH 20 years ago. Greg served in the US Navy from 1976-1979 and took great pride in running a successful business, Parkway Tile, Inc., with his wife Lois Jean. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved nature,...

Jan 29, 2016

Mary Fabrizio, 93, of Tuckerton, passed away Friday January 29, 2016 at Absecon Manor. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she had been living in Tuckerton since 1985. Mrs. Fabrizio worked for Chemical Bank, New York Trust in New York City for 31 years before retiring in 1984. She was a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers before they moved. After that she...