Obituaries

Nov 16, 2013

Charles Waniak, 84, of Absecon, passed away November 16, 2013, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born in Chelsea, MA, he was a resident of Absecon for 49 years. He retired from the Tech Center (NAFEC) as a computer systems analyst. Before moving to New Jersey, he was employed by MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. There he worked with...

Nov 13, 2013

Peter Engeland, 78, of Galloway, NJ passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. A retired chef and self-employed Atlantic City jitney bus owner, Peter was also an avid fisherman, bird watcher and world traveler. He is survived by his beloved companion of 15 years, Gloria B. Grossweiler, also a resident of Galloway and many...

Nov 7, 2013

Diane C. Brezee, 46, of Leeds Point, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2013. Diane graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 1986. She had a successful career as a plumber for Bally's Park Place for 25 years and was a member of the Local 68 Engineers Union, Atlantic City, NJ. Diane had a passion for animals and was...

Nov 7, 2013

Diane C. Brezee, 46, of Leeds Point, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2013. Diane graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 1986. She had a successful career as a plumber for Bally's Park Place for 25 years and was a member of the Local 68 Engineers Union, Atlantic City, NJ. Diane had a passion for animals and was...

Nov 7, 2013

Anna Marie Clinton, 70 of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anna Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to New Jersey in 1990 to be with her son and two daughters, Christopher, Dee and Kimberly. Anna Marie is predeceased by her cherished granddaughter who...

Oct 23, 2013

Bruce Konick, 50, of Absecon, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he’s lived in Absecon for many years. He has worked at the Borgata Casino as a poker room supervisor, for the past 10 years. Prior to that, he worked for Showboat for 10 years as a supervisor, as well. In his past...

Oct 19, 2013

Griffith (Griff) E. Jones, Jr., 54, of Galloway, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Atlanticare, Mainland. Born in Pleasantville, he grew up in Absecon and has lived in Galloway for the past 16 years. He was a table games dealer with Borgata Casino for the past 10 years. Prior to that, he worked at the Sands Casino for several...

Oct 18, 2013

Florence Lorraine Moore (nee Higgins), of Ocean View and resident of the Ocean View Assisted Living Center, passed away October 18, 2013. She was born January 5, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Alfred and Annette Higgins. She was affectionately known as Lorraine and Nan. She worked in various hardware stores in the area as a sales associate and was well...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 12, 2013

Anne Remington Leopold, 87, of Absecon, NJ, died peacefully on October 12, 2013. She was born in Bronxville, NY, and graduated from Bronxville High School in 1944. She attended Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, where she became a Sara Williston Scholar for academic excellence. In 1947, Anne married Corydon Wyman of Bronxville. They resided in Lexington, MA where...

Sep 30, 2013

Allan S. Booth, Sr., 82, of Absecon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at Atlanticare, Mainland Division. He was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Margate. He has lived in Absecon for over 60 years. Mr. Booth was a US Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a line repairman working for New Jersey Bell in...

Sep 30, 2013

Allan S. Booth, Sr., 82, of Absecon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at Atlanticare, Mainland Division. He was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Margate. He has lived in Absecon for over 60 years. Mr. Booth was a US Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a line repairman working for New Jersey Bell in...

Sep 28, 2013

Ruth McCann, of Philadelphia, PA, a well known Rittenhouse Square artist, died September 28, 2013, in the home of her son, after a long illness. The wife of John McCann (deceased), she is survived by her son, Dennis; three grandchildren, Keat, Erin and Meredith; and three great-grandchildren, Jack, Christopher and Catherine Maria. She will be mourned by all who knew...

Sep 21, 2013

Martha Ann Roselle (nee Roberts), 63, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at her home. Born in Washington, DC, she lived in Galloway for many years before moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 12 years ago. She worked at Caesar’s Casino as a slot Attendant, working there for over 20 years and retiring this year. Martha loved...

Sep 21, 2013

Martha Ann Roselle (nee Roberts), 63, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at her home. Born in Washington, DC, she lived in Galloway for many years before moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 12 years ago. She worked at Caesar’s Casino as a slot Attendant, working there for over 20 years and retiring this year. Martha loved...

Sep 18, 2013

Ethel C. Scardilli was born Ethel Caroline Meyer on February 21, 1920 in Newark NJ. She moved to the Jersey shore in 1957. On September 18. 2013 she peacefully passed from this life holding hands with her son and daughter in Phoenix, AZ. She joins her husband in heaven, Joseph Scardilli, who departed May 17, 2005. Ethel is survived by...

Sep 18, 2013

Ethel C. Scardilli was born Ethel Caroline Meyer on February 21, 1920 in Newark NJ. She moved to the Jersey shore in 1957. On September 18. 2013 she peacefully passed from this life holding hands with her son and daughter in Phoenix, AZ. She joins her husband in heaven, Joseph Scardilli, who departed May 17, 2005. Ethel is survived by...

Sep 10, 2013

Sep 10, 2013

Kay M. Hetrick, of Absecon. “Our fear of death is like our fear that summer will be short, but when we have had our swing of pleasure, our fill of fruit, and our swelter of heat, we say we have had our day.”, Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our mother was a strong and talented woman who loved the ocean and was...

Sep 8, 2013

Joseph C. Walaconis, 82, of Absecon, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013, at his home. Born in Shenandoah, Pa, he was a resident of Absecon for 45 years. Mr. Walaconis was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Korean War. He worked as an FAA Safety Engineer for NAFEC in Egg Harbor Twp. for 40 years, retiring in...