Obituaries

Oct 5, 2015

Kurtz, Sarah V. (Hartwell), 87, of Port Republic, NJ, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. Sarah was born Oct. 8, 1929 in Absecon, NJ. She will be sadly missed by her children, William (Monica) Kurtz, Richard Kurtz, Catherine (Philip) Foreman Hetzler, Sandra (James) Kurtz Gerber, Michael (Karen) Kurtz and Mary Morey. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 24...

Sep 30, 2015

Michael Anthony Firrincili (LaGreca), 37, of Galloway, passed away September 30, 2015. Born in Stratford, he lived in Berlin before moving to Galloway 22 years ago. Michael worked with Donahue Exteriors in Galloway for many years as a stucco applicator.



He is predeceased by his brother, Brandon; and his grandparents, Mary A. and Francis X. Smith. He is survived...

Sep 4, 2015

John I. Civera, of Absecon, passed away September 4, 2015. He was born January 17, 1925 in Philadelphia to Mike and Mary Civera. John was a well-known, highly respected drummer. He led the band at the famous 500 Club in its heyday, playing for greats like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.



He is predeceased by his beloved children, Joy...

Aug 24, 2015

Florence Margaret Price, 72, of Galloway, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Port Republic, she was a lifelong resident of Galloway. Florence had a strong faith in God and enjoyed being able to celebrate her faith by going to church. She also loved having her family around and being able to...

Aug 17, 2015

Lucille G. Young (nee Thomas), 65, of Absecon, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Atlantic City, she lived in Egg Harbor City for 25 years before moving to Absecon a short time ago. Mrs. Young was an avid bingo player and loved shopping yard sales. She loved her grandchildren many, many worlds full and...

Aug 13, 2015

Francis (Fran) Dienno, 51, a lifelong resident of Absecon, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2015. Fran was a mechanic all his life. He enjoyed working on his own cars, including his yellow Chevy Chevelle he had as a teenager. He would help everyone including family and friends. Fran worked for a few different mechanics until he purchased Zona Radiator...

Aug 4, 2015

Florio, June C. (nee Covello), 79, of Pleasantville, was called home to be with the Lord, peacefully and surrounded by her family, on August 4, 2015. June was born in Montclair, NJ and worked at Ivers Lee Pharmaceutical Plant in West Caldwell, NJ. She also worked at Annin Flag Co. in Verona, NJ. She also enjoyed being a homemaker and...

Aug 3, 2015

Stearns, Edward W., 57 of Absecon, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 surrounded by family at home. Raised in the Atlantic City Inlet as a child, he graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 1976. 'Nice Guy' Eddie joined the ACFD in 1980, retiring after 26 years of service from Maryland Ave. Station 1. Ed also spent 30 years...

Aug 3, 2015

Joseph Anthony Di Angelo, 66, of Absecon, passed away August 3, 2015. He was born June 6, 1948. He is survived by 2 daughters, Tara DiAngelo Belford and Dayna DiAngelo Cerminara and his son, Joseph DiAngelo; 3 grandchildren, Vaughn Belford, Ryan Belford and Andrew Cerminara; as well as other relatives and friends.



He was self-employed at the time of...

Jul 16, 2015

Freda M. Chappell Young, 54, of Atlantic City, NJ passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 16, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at The Love Center 2002 E. Riverside Dr. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 from 11am till 1:30pm. Arrangements are in the care of Parsels...

Jul 16, 2015

Doctor Franklin X. Loeb, age 76, of Galloway, NJ, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. Frank was born in Hempstead, Long Island, NY. His parents, Franklin W. Loeb and Millicent Xander Loeb raised Frank in Somerville, NJ which is where he met his beloved wife Marjorie Stires. Love of Family, Religion, Service to his Country, Education, Pediatrics, and the Arts...

Jul 15, 2015

Jul 9, 2015

Howard J. Baake, 62, of Galloway, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Born and raised in Atlantic City, he lived in Somers Point for 15 years before moving to Galloway 13 years ago. Mr. Baake worked in Environmental Services at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Mainland for 19 years. In his free time, he loved listening to...

Jun 20, 2015

Allen J. Clayton, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 20, 2015.Born in Northfield, he grew up in Pleasantville and was a long time resident of

Galloway. Allen was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. After the war, he returned home and became a printer for The Press of Atlantic

City, where he...

Jun 17, 2015

Ann Gregory DeLaurentis, 79, of Atlantic City, NJ, wife of the late John DeLaurentis, passed away in her Atlantic City home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 of natural causes. She is survived by her two daughters Jean DeLaurentis Ball and Suzanne DeLaurentis, and by her grandson Lawrence Ball. Ann was a devoted wife and mother, retired teacher, accomplished writer and...

Jun 14, 2015

Jones, Thomas Lloyd, 66, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, June 14th, 2015. Born on June 12, 1949 in Atlantic City, Tom was a lifelong resident of Absecon.



He is predeceased by his grandparents Dr. C. Coulter and Lucy Charlton and his parents, Lloyd and Jane Jones. He is survived by his sister and...

May 28, 2015

Scott Stephen Bernheisel, 40, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away May 28, 2015. Born in Somers Point, He lived in Galloway before moving to Philadelphia 4 years ago. Scott was a 1992 graduate of Absegami High School, in Galloway. He worked as a dealer at Resorts and Caesar’s Casinos in Atlantic City and lastly at Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia. He...

May 27, 2015

Michael J. Cox, 53, of Atlantic City, peacefully passed away May 27, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Palmentieri; step-father, Mario Palmentieri; his daughter, Naomi Cox; and his sister, Stephanie Palmentieri Ausborn.



A memorial Gathering will be 6PM to 7:30PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. The memorial service will...

May 24, 2015

Charmaine C. Cobb, 74, of Galloway, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Absecon before moving to Galloway 13 years ago. She worked at Atlantic Care Hospital in Pomona for 12 years in Medical Transcription Department. She always enjoyed the beach with friends and family and going out to...

May 14, 2015

Papa, Francis “Frank” – age 80, of Brigantine, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at home surrounded by his loved ones, after a short battle with lung cancer. Frank was born and raised in Camden, NJ and resided in Stratford, NJ before moving to Brigantine over 30 years ago, where the door was always open and the...