Obituaries

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,...

Joann T. Elco

Joann T. Elco

Aug 9, 2022

Elco, JoAnn T. (Jerome), age 79, of Absecon and Galloway Township, NJ, Surrounded by loving family, JoAnn peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. JoAnn, devoted wife and mother, was born to Anna (Barone) and Joseph Jerome in Atlantic City on August 21, 1943. She fondly remembered the fun-filled and caring ways of her many doting aunts and uncles...

Cynthia 'Cyndi' Shrager-Gustein

Cynthia 'Cyndi' Shrager-Gustein

Aug 7, 2022

Shrager-Gustein, Cynthia ‘Cyndi’, of Atlantic City: In loving memory of our mother Cynthia ‘Cyndi’ Shrager-Gustein who passed away August 7th 2022 at 7:07 pm at the age of 65. She was a wonderfully loving and caring mother who will be forever remembered by her children, Michelle ‘Gustein’ Wolverton, Ashley Gustein, and Chase Gustein. She is also forever in the hearts...

Frank Mohr, Jr.

Frank Mohr, Jr.

Aug 1, 2022

Mohr, Frank Jr., 83, went home to Glory on August 1, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia due to complications following cancer surgery. Born in Philadelphia at Jefferson Hospital, Frank gave his heart to Jesus at the age of 12 and became active in Christian Endeavor at his church Bethany Church of the Brethren. After graduation from Jules E. Mastbaum High...

George W. 'Gerry' Mccullough

George W. 'Gerry' Mccullough

Jul 20, 2022

George William McCullough, III (Gerry), of Absecon NJ, died on July 20, 2022 from diabetes-related complications. Gerry was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes in adolescence, but we always thought his strong will would overcome his challenges. He was born a surprise Mother’s Day gift on May 12, 1963 in Ventnor, NJ and remained a lifelong South Jersey resident. Gerry was a...

Hope Lynn Taylor

Hope Lynn Taylor

Jul 15, 2022

Taylor, Hope L., of Egg Harbor City - On July 15, 2022 the world became dimmer with the passing of Hope Taylor (nee Calabrese), a light that left its mark on any soul touched by her warmth. While Hope only had 48 short years on this earth, the number of lives that she touched is immeasurable. She will be remembered...

Charles B. Auchter

Charles B. Auchter

Jul 12, 2022

Charles B. Auchter, 85, of Absecon passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2022 at home. Born in Philadelphia, he grew up in Atlantic City and was a longtime resident of Absecon. Mr. Auchter was a home builder, having constructed many homes in the area. He was also an administrator for the United States Postal Service in Bellmawr for 36 years...

Helen E. Nardi

Helen E. Nardi

Jul 12, 2022

Nardi, Helen E. (Graber), 88, of Absecon, passed away on July 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Home in Voorhees. Born in Atlantic City, she lived in Brigantine, Marlton and Haddon Heights before moving to Absecon. In 2016, she returned to Camden County to be closer to her family; eventually moving in with her son in Voorhees in 2020. Helen...

Isaac Leeds Gerhardt

Isaac Leeds Gerhardt

Jul 12, 2022

Gerhardt, Isaac Leeds, 53, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away July 12, 2022 at Atlanticare, Atlantic City, due to Covid-19 Virus. Born in Atlantic City, he lived in Little Egg Harbor and Galloway before moving to Egg Harbor Township in 1998. He had worked as a security guard with Atlanticare – City Division for many years before leaving in 1999....

Adela M. Gradoff

Adela M. Gradoff

Jul 3, 2022

Gradoff, Adela M. (Machonis), 98, of Smithville, NJ passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. Born in Newark, NJ, she grew up in Bloomfield, lived in Belleville before moving to Naples Park, Florida with her husband, Alexander. They lived there for 18 years, returning to New Jersey and lived in Ortley Beach, before moving to Smithville. She was a payroll...

Richard G. Trefero

Richard G. Trefero

Jul 2, 2022

Trefero, Richard G., age 87, of Galloway, NJ, passed away on July 2, 2022, after a long illness. Richard was born May 17, 1935, in Barnesboro, Pa. He was a plumber by trade, working independently and for Jenkins Plumbing and Heating. He also worked as a chef at Claridge Casino, a real estate agent for Century 21, a driver for...

Elaine Zipfel

Elaine Zipfel

Jun 6, 2022

Elaine Zipfel died in her sleep on June 6, in the same house she had been born in. She was born to Anne Lupton on February 2, 1938. Elaine was very premature and was the first infant in Atlantic City Hospital's new incubator. She would always be petite, but she did well in school. She graduated from Pleasantville High School...