Obituaries

Giuseppe (Joe) Larotonda

Giuseppe (Joe) Larotonda

Jul 15, 2023

LaRotonda, Giuseppe (Joe), 85, of Absecon, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 15th, 2023. Born on February 5, 1938 in Filiano, Italy. He went on to serve his country in the elite Carabinieri Police Force. In 1965 Joe and his wife Mattea left a beautiful life in Italy to live the American Dream. They settled...

Louis M. Levin

Louis M. Levin

Jun 30, 2023

Levin, Louis M., 83, of Seaville, passed away June 30, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 6, 1940, where he lived with his family until he married the love of his life, Pat Powell. They were happily married for 55 years. They raised their family in Philadelphia, Somers Point and Seaville. Lou lived for his family and enjoyed making...

Robert (Bob) P. Barlow

Robert (Bob) P. Barlow

Jun 14, 2023

Barlow, Robert P. (Bob), 70, of Egg Harbor City, passed away June 14, 2023. Born in Atlantic City, He’s been a resident of Egg Harbor City for many years. ‘Bob’ worked with the Atlantic City Fire Department, retiring as Captain, several years ago. He is survived by his life partner, Mattia Brown; his son, Jay Brown; his brother, John Barlow...

James L. Kerrigan

James L. Kerrigan

Jun 1, 2023

James L. Kerrigan, 63, of Absecon passed away in his sleep on June 1, 2023. He was born in Atlantic City to the late James P. Kerrigan and Anna B. (Farrelly) Kerrigan. He has been a life-long resident of Absecon. He worked as a team member in the food and beverage industry his entire adult life, under the guidance of...

Franklin Leland 'Lee' Weed, Sr.

Franklin Leland 'Lee' Weed, Sr.

May 29, 2023

Weed, Franklin Leland Sr, “Lee”, age 60, closed his eyes on Monday, May 29th, 2023, after a long-standing battle with chronic health issues. They say that “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” Let me tell you about this particular Weed, known to all his friends & family by the name of Lee. Lee was born on...

Jean Marie Reed Goodman

Jean Marie Reed Goodman

May 25, 2023

Jean Marie Reed Goodman, 95, of Galloway, passed away May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Charles and Margaret Yeager Reed. As a young child, she moved to Atco, NJ with her family. After marrying her late husband, George Goodman, she lived in Absecon for 71 years. Jean liked spending time with...

Ralph J. Maruca, Jr.

Ralph J. Maruca, Jr.

May 20, 2023

Ralph Joseph Maruca, Jr., formerly of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Born in Wyoming, PA. He was the son of the late Ralph Maruca, Sr. and Agnes (Krett) Maruca. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School, Class of 1954, and Pennsylvania State University.

Mr. Maruca was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was known for his...

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie

May 12, 2023

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie, 72, of Absecon, New Jersey, peacefully passed away May 12, 2023, following many years of health issues. Born in 1951 in Philadelphia, she was raised in Margate, and eventually moved to Absecon.

Nancy graduated Holy Spirit High School in 1969 and went on to do various careers including being a hairdresser and avid crafter.

Gardening, planting...

Geneva (Genevieve) Hazelwood

Geneva (Genevieve) Hazelwood

May 10, 2023

Hazelwood, Geneva (Genevieve), Estelle (Beggs), age 90, of_Northfield, NJ, passed away May 10, 2023 at Excel Care of Egg Harbor with her daughters by her side. Born in Pinoak, WV, she grew up in Lashmeet, WV and lived in Aberdeen, MD and Oxford, PA before moving to Northfield in 1960 where she resided in the same home for all those...

Cecelia K. Updegrove

Cecelia K. Updegrove

Apr 28, 2023

Cecelia K. Updegrove, 71, of Atlantic City, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Thomas A. Updegrove and Trinity Updegrove. A gathering will be 12PM to 2PM on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will follow at 2PM. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.

Joe Anne Mclaughlin

Joe Anne Mclaughlin

Apr 20, 2023

Joe-Anne McLaughlin, aged 73, was a passionate poet and writer who peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on February 28, 1950, Joe-Anne was a remarkable individual whose memory will forever be cherished.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Julia Boehm, her loving husband Hayden Carruth, and her beloved son Adam McLaughlin....

Nena S. Moor

Nena S. Moor

Apr 10, 2023

Moor, Nena S., 98, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023. Nena was born in Philadelphia on September 1,1924 to Charles and Alice Schroyer. She graduated from Girls High School and Peirce Junior College, married Joseph O. Moor in 1947 and began a life in Absecon in 1950. She worked for many years as a dental assistant for...

Mary E. Stenson

Mary E. Stenson

Apr 9, 2023

Stenson, Mary E., 92, of Absecon, passed away April 9, 2023. Born in Ventnor, she lived in Cherry Point, North Carolina, California before moving to Absecon 55 years ago. Mary worked as a school nurse for the Pleasantville Board of Education before her retirement many years ago. She was a long-time member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Absecon where she...

Mary R. Hayes

Mary R. Hayes

Apr 6, 2023

Hayes, Mary (Kane) 83, (Mrs Derb), most recently of Absecon passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1939 in Philadelphia and moved to Atlantic City as a child. Mary was a graduate of Atlantic City High School. She spent the majority of her working life in the local hospitality industry in both...

Mary L. Deritis

Mary L. Deritis

Mar 22, 2023

Mary L. DeRitis née Costabile (Marylou, Mare) 76, of Absecon passed peacefully into eternal slumber surrounded by loving family on March 22, 2023. Marylou exuded unconditional love for her family and friends. She led by example showering all with love (sometimes tough love) laughter and many life lessons. Marylou will be remembered and forever loved for her quick wit, love...

Josephine A. Orchard

Josephine A. Orchard

Mar 17, 2023

Orchard, Josephine A., 95, of Galloway Township, passed away March 17th, 2023. Born on July 4th, 1927 in Pleasantville, New Jersey, she grew up there and later lived in West Atlantic City with her husband, before moving to Galloway in 2008 after his passing. She was a seamstress before she was co-owner and accountant of Orchard’s Hydraulics for 36 years....

Leah A. Krafft

Leah A. Krafft

Mar 16, 2023

Krafft, Leah A., 82, of Absecon, passed away March 16, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Lakehurst, NJ, she has been a 55 year resident of Absecon. Leah was a librarian with the Absecon Library for 30 years, retiring in 2017. She attended Holy Spirit High School where she was a member of the drum and...

Christopher J. Spissinger

Christopher J. Spissinger

Mar 14, 2023

Spissinger, Christopher J., 72, of Absecon, passed away on March 14, 2023 due to complications from Diabetes. Chris was born December 7, 1950 at the Atlantic City Hospital and grew up in Margate and Absecon. He attended Blessed Sacrament School, Holy Spirit High School and Atlantic Community College. He also served in the Air National Guard. The beach and surfing...

Deborah A. Krumaker

Deborah A. Krumaker

Feb 25, 2023

Krumaker, Deborah A. (Collins), 60, of Absecon, formerly of Linwood, NJ passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 24, 2023, at home. She was born September 26, 1962 in Bethlehem, PA before moving to Linwood, NJ, as a young child. Debbie attended Linwood grade schools and was a 1981 graduate of Mainland High School. She obtained her Associates Degree after attending...

Violet Lanzalone

Violet Lanzalone

Feb 25, 2023

Lanzalone, Violet, 93, of Galloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023. Violet was born in Passaic, NJ. She was blessed with a long life and outstanding health. She had a passion for dancing and lived a simple life, pleasing others. She enjoyed cooking, dining, and travel. Violet was an avid reader and kept a list of over 100...