Obituaries

Virginia Hare Davenport

Virginia Hare Davenport

Jan 6, 2023

Virginia Hare Davenport, 84, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully in Absecon on January 6, 2023. Ginny was born in Camden NJ, grew up in Landsdown PA and Ocean City NJ. She was a graduate of Landsdown-Aldan High School and West Chester State College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education. Ginny taught school in Woodbury NJ...

John H. Debelsey

John H. Debelsey

Jan 5, 2023

John DeBelsey of Absecon, NJ, died January 5,2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Atlantic City to John DeBelsey and Marie Tindaro-DeBelsey and grew up in Broomall, PA. A lifelong car enthusiast, John followed in his father’s footsteps as a professional driver, eventually retiring after years driving for Guarantee Bank and Holman Enterprises. In his youth, John...

Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

Jan 3, 2023

Jennifer Brown, 43, of Royersford, PA, passed away January 3, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Northeast Philadelphia before moving to Galloway, NJ when she was 13 years old. She was a 1997 graduate of Absegami High School and also Atlantic County Vo-Tech where she studied culinary arts. She continued her studies of cooking at Atlantic Cape Community...

Marion Steinman

Marion Steinman

Dec 25, 2022

Marion H. Steinman, 85, of Galloway Township passed away onSunday, December 25 at home with her family by her side. Born inAtlantic City, she lived throughout the country and world as amilitary wife. After her husband Fred’s discharge, they settled in Galloway. Mrs. Steinman was a Jitney Driver in Atlantic City for over 30 years. She enjoyed sewing and traveling,...

John W. Townsend, Sr.

John W. Townsend, Sr.

Dec 4, 2022

Townsend, Sr., John W., 87, of Absecon, passed away, peacefully, with his family by his side, on December 4, 2022. He was born in Absecon on July 23, 1935 to Edmund Madden and Rebecca C. (Conover) Townsend and was a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the US Army. John was involved for many years with auto sales. He,...

Kimberly J. Emenheiser

Kimberly J. Emenheiser

Dec 1, 2022

Kimberly J. Emenheiser, 76, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022. Survived by her husband, David E. Emenheiser; her sister, Sharon M. Biddle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Vistitation will be 11AM to 12:30PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will follow at 12:30PM. Burial will take...

Walter Clark Allen

Walter Clark Allen

Nov 25, 2022

passed away Nov. 25, 2022. He was a long-time resident of Absecon, New Jersey before moving to Port Republic in 1998. He was enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 1970-74 and then worked a 32-year career in the U.S. Air Force 177th Air National Guard as an aviation electrician until his retirement. He spent 10 summers as an electrician at...

Barbara Jean Moore

Barbara Jean Moore

Nov 23, 2022

Moore, Barbara J., 75, on November 23,2022 went home to be with the Lord. Barbara was born January 19,1947 in Ocean City NJ. Barbara was the 5th child born to her mother. She grew up in Ocean City NJ and graduated from Ocean City High School in 1965. After graduation, she married David Prescott. Later she worked for the Housing...

James J. Smith

James J. Smith

Nov 21, 2022

James J. Smith, 74, of Galloway, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022. Born in Scranton, PA, he's been a long time resident of Galloway. He's survived by his wife, Sandy Smith; his children, Erin Lynn Smith and Steven Smith; hsi brother, John Smith; his granddaughter and nieces. A gathering will be 10AM to 11AM on Saturday, December 3, 2022...

Raymond W. Conover, Jr.

Raymond W. Conover, Jr.

Nov 19, 2022

Conover, Jr., Raymond W., 86, of Absecon, passed away peacefully, at home on November 19, 2022. Born in Atlantic City, he’s lived in Absecon for 60 years. Mr. Conover served in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He worked for the FAA Technical Center as an air traffic controller and finished his career as a limousine driver for...

Jerome 'Jerry' L. Iamurri

Jerome 'Jerry' L. Iamurri

Nov 14, 2022

Jerome 'Jerry' Iamurri, 79, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away, peacefully, at his home with his family by his side. There will be a memorial gathering 4PM to 5:30PM on Monday, November 21, 2022 with a service following at 5:30PM. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.

Edward Vincent

Edward Vincent

Nov 1, 2022

Vincent, Edward, 81, of Absecon, former Chief of the Absecon Fire Department, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

After serving his country in the US Army, Chief Vincent joined the South Old Bridge Fire Department in 1976 before moving to Absecon. In 1981, Chief Vincent joined the Absecon Fire Department and quickly climbed the ranks,...

Nancy Jelinski

Nancy Jelinski

Oct 18, 2022

Nancy Jelinski, 76, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, she’s been a long-time resident of Egg Harbor Township. Nancy worked in the banking industry for 30 years, at several banks in the Atlantic County area, retiring in 2012 as a bank manager. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and dancing. She...

Carmine C. 'Buddy' Balbo

Carmine C. 'Buddy' Balbo

Oct 14, 2022

Carmine Charles ‘Buddy’ Balbo, aged 91, of Galloway, passed away peacefully, Friday October 14, 2022. He was born on December 6th, 1930, in Jersey City, NJ to Leonard Balbo and Nicoletta ‘Nellie' Balbo, nee Murolo, who both pre-deceased him. He later lived in Plainfield, Wayne, Lakewood and finally Galloway, NJ. He was a loving father, devoted husband, lifelong friend, Army...

Marilyn Conover

Marilyn Conover

Oct 8, 2022

Conover, Marilyn B., 62, of Absecon passed away at home on Saturday October 8, 2022. Lifelong resident of Absecon, Marilyn, along with her 3 siblings, had fond memories growing up in the local schools, church, and clubs in the Absecon area. She was a 1978 graduate of Pleasantville HS and a graduate of Atlantic Community College. Immediately following high school...

Zdzislaw 'Jerry' Fortuniak

Zdzislaw 'Jerry' Fortuniak

Sep 27, 2022

Fortuniak, Zdzislaw ‘Jerry’, 78, of Absecon, passed away September 27, 2022. Born in Poland, he lived in Reading, PA before moving to Absecon a short time ago. Jerry worked as an engineer, owning his own business in Australia, before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kostrzewski. A funeral mass will be offered 11AM on Monday, October 10, 2022...

Linda E. Centanzo

Linda E. Centanzo

Sep 7, 2022

Centanzo, Linda E., 63, passed away September 7, 2022. Born in Camden, NJ, she grew up in Pennsauken, NJ and lived in Absecon. Linda is predeceased by her husband, David P Gonzales; her Mother, Jean Ann Centanzo; and Father, Nicholas Centanzo. She is survived by her children, Nicola Langley and Nicholas (Christina) Gonzales; her brothers, Nicholas and Michael Centanzo; also...

Robert P. Shultz

Robert P. Shultz

Aug 21, 2022

Shultz, Robert, P., 83, of Absecon, passed away August 21, 2022, Surrounded by his family, after his courageous battle with Cancer. He was employed by the Absecon Postal Service part-time while also pumping gas and cutting grass before getting in full time and taking his father’s mail route. He retired in 1990 from the Absecon Post Office and couldn’t sit...

Robert 'Bob' Raymond Westcott

Robert 'Bob' Raymond Westcott

Aug 20, 2022

Westcott, Robert ‘Bob’ Raymond, 76, of Pleasantville, was a caring son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother & friend. Bob passed away on August 20, 2022 after a recent battle with medical issues.

Bob was born in Atlantic City, NJ to Myrtle and Albert Westcott on August 23, 1945. He was predeceased by his parents, granddaughter Taylor and youngest sister Doris Pincus....

Donald J. Barker

Donald J. Barker

Aug 15, 2022

Barker, Donald J., 66, of Sweetwater, passed away August 15, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was Born in New York, NY and grew up in East Rutherford NJ. He attended Stockton College before moving to Sweetwater in 1984. Don was an ACPD motorcycle officer, serving 25 years with the department . In his free time, he enjoyed smoking cigars,...