Obituaries

Patricia Ann Meyer

Patricia Ann Meyer

Jan 1, 2024

Meyer, Patricia Ann, 91, of Galloway NJ, passed away January 1, 2024. Born in Flushing, NY. She grew up in Dorothy, NJ and lived in Absecon, NJ before moving to Galloway, NJ in 2015. In her free time, she enjoyed golf (she was a champion golfer), dancing with her husband, gardening, crafts and sewing: particularly counted cross stitch and cooking.

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George Vincent Driscoll, Jr.

George Vincent Driscoll, Jr.

Dec 23, 2023

Driscoll, Jr., George Vincent, 77, of Absecon, passed away December 23, 2023. Born in Ventnor, he has lived in Absecon for several years. He previously lived in Brigantine and Frederick, MD. George graduated Holy Spirit High School, class of 1964. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard having served 6 years. George worked as a manager with Lockheed...

Dolores 'Dee' Cusano Schoppy

Dolores 'Dee' Cusano Schoppy

Dec 18, 2023

Dolores ‘Dee’ Cusano Schoppy, Of Northfield, NJ passed away on December 18th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Weehawken, NJ. Dee graduated from Trenton State Teachers College and pursued a teaching career in physical education for 30 years at Absegami High School. She was also the proud coach of the girl’s tennis team and the advisor to...

Duncan K. Barney

Duncan K. Barney

Nov 4, 2023

Barney, Duncan K., 60 of Absecon, NJ. It is with a heavy heart and deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Duncan Barney, a beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Duncan passed on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a long battle with liver disease. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his...

Marie Karrer

Marie Karrer

Oct 30, 2023

Karrer, Marie (Riccardi), 69, of Galloway NJ, passed away October 30, 2023 with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Marie was born to Anthony & Charlotte Riccardi on September 9, 1954 in Somers Point, NJ and raised in EHT, where she attended school. In 1973 she married the...

Juan M. Ogando Rivera

Juan M. Ogando Rivera

Oct 26, 2023

Juan M. Ogando Rivera, 44, of Absecon, passed away October 26, 2023. Survived by his wife, Zoraima Castillo de Ogando; his children, John Ogando Castillo and Ashley Ogando Castillo; and his brothers, Juan C. Ogando Rivera and Juan V. Ogando Rivera. A gathering will be Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM with a service being offered at 6:45PM.

Robert Dey

Robert Dey

Oct 21, 2023

Robert Dey, 79, of Absecon, passed away on October 21,2023. Rob was born in Princeton, NJ to Alvin and Violet (Exel) Dey. He graduated from Hightstown High School and Elizabethtown College. He taught American History in Absecon from 1966-1999. “Mr. Dey” was revered by his many students. He was active in many community organizations and a member of the Odd...

Violet P. Covello

Violet P. Covello

Oct 3, 2023

Violet P. Covello, 89, of Absecon NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2023, at her residence, Preferred Care in Absecon. She was born and raised on September 6th, 1934, in Greenwich, CT. She moved to New Jersey in 1988. Violet had great joy in dancing, singing, listening to music, baking, cooking, home parties, collecting things,...

Lisa Marie Dunn

Lisa Marie Dunn

Sep 26, 2023

Dunn, Lisa Marie, 40, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023 after a courageous one year battle with cancer. Born in Atlantic City, she grew up in Absecon, graduating from Holy Spirit High School and Stockton University. Lisa’s first job was in home healthcare where she cared for those with health concerns and she quickly became...

Jennifer Anne Guercioni

Jennifer Anne Guercioni

Sep 23, 2023

Jennifer Anne Guercioni, affectionately known as Jen, was born November 12, 1970 in Somers Point, NJ. She passed away suddenly on September 23, 2023. She resided in the Absecon/Galloway area for over 20 years. Jen was a kind hearted person and will be sorrowfully missed. She was loved and appreciated. Her gentle spirit has impacted us all. She enjoyed her...

Edward J. Miller

Edward J. Miller

Sep 17, 2023

Miller, Edward, Joseph, 86, of Absecon, NJ passed away September 17, 2023. Born in Bronx, NY where he grew up and later moved to Old Bridge, NJ, before moving to Absecon, NJ 45 years ago. Previously he was employed by the USPS. He was employed by the PlayBoy Casino as a security guard for many years. He was a veteran...

Henry Leon Connahey, Sr.

Henry Leon Connahey, Sr.

Sep 9, 2023

Connahey, Sr., Henry Leon, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2023, at 83 years old. In a life well-lived and filled with love, he brought joy, warmth, and inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him, leaving behind the legacy of a remarkable man, a loving father and a cherished friend. Born in Philadelphia, he spent his formative...

Martin R. Meyer

Martin R. Meyer

Sep 1, 2023

Meyer, Martin, R, 92, of Galloway, NJ, passed away September 1, 2023. Born in Minotola (Buena), NJ. He grew up in Minotola and lived in Absecon, NJ, before moving to Galloway, NJ in 2017. He worked for the Atlantic City Electric Company for 38 years, retiring as Corporate Secretary in 1986. He was a veteran with the United States Marine...

Joseph 'Joey' Michael Lombardi

Joseph 'Joey' Michael Lombardi

Aug 31, 2023

Lombardi, Joseph Michael ‘Joey’, of Egg Harbor Twp., went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2023. He was born October 13, 1978, in Atlantic City and grew up in Ventnor and Margate; Later residing in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point. Joey loved surfing, fishing, and outdoor activities. He was a gifted athlete and excelled at basketball....

Eva E. Shultz

Eva E. Shultz

Aug 19, 2023

Shultz, Eva E. 83, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong resident of Absecon, NJ, Eva was well-loved in her small town. She was employed by Verizon as a telephone operator and retired in 1993. After retirement, she spent her days caring for her two grandchildren, TJ and Taylor....

Nancy R. Benton

Nancy R. Benton

Aug 11, 2023

Nancy R. Benton,70, a life-long resident of Absecon, New Jersey, passed away on August 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was a nurse at AtlantiCare’s emergency room in Atlantic City for over 35 years.

Nancy is survived by her mother, Olga Davies; her daughter, April Bellettini and son-in-law, Robert Bellettini, Jr.; her granddaughters, Rebecka and Rachael Bellettini;, her...

Michael A. Dienno

Michael A. Dienno

Aug 7, 2023

Dienno, Michael A., 62, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on August 7, 2023. Michael was a great storyteller, immensely proud of his daughter, Kady; and loved his life in Florida; fishing, crabbing, and relaxing on the beach with his soulmate, Cecelia.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Kady; his soulmate, Cecelia Obie; his sisters, Joanne (Mark) Manning, Diane Rouse and...

Margaret Lisa Capone

Margaret Lisa Capone

Aug 1, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Lisa Capone nee Kelly, 60, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home and surrounded by family after an extended illness. Peggy was born in Buffalo, New York and spent her youth in Bowie and Pasadena Maryland where she grew up with her parents and eight siblings.

Peggy was a graduate of...

Angelica Hickson

Angelica Hickson

Jul 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, at 8:09 PM, beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother; Angelica Hickson (Reyes), entered into eternal rest. She was surrounded by her husband, close family and friends that loved her dearly.

Angelica was born on October 21, 1991 to Norma Angelica and Moises Reyes in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Angelica and her brother, Moises were raised in Puerto...

Elsie B. Keeping

Elsie B. Keeping

Jul 20, 2023

Keeping, Elsie B. (Carr), 83, of Absecon, passed away July 20, 2023. Born in Atlantic City, she grew up in the inlet and graduated from Atlantic City High School, before moving to Absecon where she was a resident for 64 years. Elsie has been a long-time member of the United Methodist Church at Absecon. Family was very important to Elsie...