Obituaries

Charles 'Chalie' Paul Roman, III

Charles 'Chalie' Paul Roman, III

Aug 26, 2025

Charles “Chalie” Paul Roman III, 78, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Atlantic City, Chalie was a proud resident of the shore and was always eager to share his stories about the days he spent in the Inlet. Chalie was a graduate of Holy Spirit...

Etta Mae Hand

Etta Mae Hand

Aug 26, 2025

Etta Mae Hand, 91, passed quietly with family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill; brother, Marshall; and cat, Midnight. She is survived by her children, Bill Jr. (Georgina), Terri (Mike), and Jonathan; her six grandchildren, Brittany, Kurtis, Rachael, Robert, Tynan, and Michael; and her close friends, Ellen McGinnis, Ann Sutcliffe and Betty Jane...

Mark R. Lachapelle

Mark R. Lachapelle

Aug 22, 2025

Mark Lachapelle, 74, of Absecon, NJ, passed away on August 22, 2025. Mark was born on July 22, 1951, in Providence, RI, to Raymond and Dorothea Lachapelle. He grew up in New England with his three sisters, Ann, Rae, and Gail, before moving to Pennsylvania and later New Jersey during his high school years. In 1977, Mark married Phyllis, and...

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

Michael J. Fitzpatrick

Aug 9, 2025



Michael J. Fitzpatrick, age 74, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on Saturday August 9, 2025. Michael was born in Drexel Hill, PA and grew up in both Drexel Hill and Willingboro, NJ before moving to Hainesport, NJ then Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Michael was a gentle soul with a strong devotion to his Catholic faith. He was a long-time parishioner...

Gregory S. Cipa

Gregory S. Cipa

Aug 7, 2025

Gregory S. Cipa, 73, of Absecon, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia, Greg was a proud graduate of La Salle College High School and La Salle University, where he earned his degree in Accounting. 

During his college summers, Greg worked as a lifeguard with the Wildwood Beach Patrol an experience that not only...

Scott Robert Hoke

Scott Robert Hoke

Aug 3, 2025

Scott Robert Hoke, 45, of Absecon, NJ, passed away August 3, 2025. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, He grew up and lived in Absecon, NJ. In his free time, he enjoyed watching his Philadelphia sport teams play. He was an avid gamer.

Scott is predeceased by his father, Robert J. Hoke. He is survived by his mother, Jean Hoke.

Visitation will be...

Robert P. Nistico

Robert P. Nistico

Aug 3, 2025

Robert Nistico, 56, of Atlantic City, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in 1969 in the historic Ducktown section of Atlantic City, Rob was the beloved son of the late Pasquale Nistico and Nancy (Pileggi) Nistico. To many known as “Nisty”, Rob treasured the close-knit...

Douglas Gross

Douglas Gross

Jul 27, 2025

Douglas Gross, of Absecon, passed away on July 27, 2025, after a brave battle with ALS. Born in Long Island City, Queens, New York. He was predeceased by his parents, Julia (Kowalski) and Allen Gross. After a long career in banking in New York and Maryland, Doug moved to this area he became an associate at the Absecon Home Depot....

Ralph J. Santoro

Ralph J. Santoro

Jul 27, 2025

Ralph J. Santoro, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved more than anything.

Born on March 27, 1945, in the Chelsea Heights section of Atlantic City, Ralph lived a full and meaningful life, rich in simple pleasures and deep connections. For over 20 years, he faced...

Marguerite S. Merrill

Marguerite S. Merrill

Jul 18, 2025

Marguerite S. Merrill, 98, of Absecon, passed away July 18, 2025. Marguerite was born April 15, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Irene and Reinhold Glassman. She was the oldest of three daughters, Ruth, Dorothy and herself. They spent their younger years in Philly before moving to Ocean City, NJ where they spent most of their time by the ocean and...

Valerie Passman

Valerie Passman

Jun 24, 2025

Valerie Passman, October 31, 1952 – June 24, 2025, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on June 24, 2025 at the age of 72. Born on Halloween in 1952 to Rosalie Passman (Harris) and Herbert Passman, Valerie brought a bright and distinctive spirit into the world, one marked by fierce independence, quiet strength,...

Diane Bell

Diane Bell

Jun 24, 2025

Diane Bell (nee McIntyre), passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway. Diane was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Joseph Bell; by her mother and stepfather, Mary and John Walker; sister, Patricia Falzone; brother, James McIntyre; and grandson, Jack. Diane is survived by her children, Chris and Caroline Bell, Mike and...

Jack Lee Kalman

Jack Lee Kalman

Jun 16, 2025

Jack Lee Kalman, 60 years old, of Absecon, NJ passed away June 16, 2025. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, He grew up in the Ocean City area, before settling in Absecon, NJ 15 years ago. He was employed by several restaurants, including Celina's, Varsity Inn, The Breakfast Shop, and more.

Jack is predeceased by his parents, Wilfred and Evelyn Kalman. He...

Erich G. Berke

Erich G. Berke

Jun 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the passing of Erich Gustave Berke is announced, who died at the age of 79 in Egg Harbor City, NJ, on June 12, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he grew up in the Olney section and attended St. Helena’s grade school and Cardinal Dougherty High School. After moving to Elkins Park at 14, he...

Ruthann Greer

Ruthann Greer

Jun 6, 2025

Ruthann Greer, age 70, of Pleasantville, NJ, went home to be with the lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Gloucester County, NJ. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and also spending time with her church family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and also going out to dinner...

Rosemarie Hickerson

Rosemarie Hickerson

May 29, 2025

Rosemarie Hickerson, 83, of Absecon, passed away May 29, 2025. Born in Camden, NJ, she grew up in Port Republic and lived in Absecon over 55 years. She worked in environmental services for Shore Memorial Hospital before retiring in 2005. She was a life member of the Cologne Fire Ladies Auxiliary, Lafayette Quilt Guild, Absecon Community Center for Seniors, Absecon...

Frank J. Guenther

Frank J. Guenther

May 27, 2025

Frank J. Guenther, of Pleasantville, N.J., passed away on May 27, 2025. He grew up in Mays Landing but moved back to Pleasantville later in life. He was employed at Guenther’s & Son’s Towing for many years, where he enjoyed working closely with his cousins. His mental illness became prevalent at the age of 24 and he was no longer...

Gary L. Wharton

Gary L. Wharton

May 27, 2025

Gary L. Wharton, 56, Fell asleep in death peacefully at home. "Boop" as he was affectionately called was a lovebug, he embraced everyone he came in contact with.  Gary loved baseball, dinosaurs, cheeseburgers and hotdogs and he had an infectious laugh. When he laughed, you could not help but laugh along with him.  His favorite sayings was "Debbie did it"...

Frank Borino

Frank Borino

May 16, 2025

Borino, Frank R. 68, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on May 16, 2025. Frank spent his career as a dedicated public servant at the Atlantic County Clerk’s Office before retiring in 2022. Frank had a passion for photography and most recently, for creating original artwork. He also had a love for playing bass. Throughout his life he played with...

Anthony C. Harvey, Jr.

Anthony C. Harvey, Jr.

May 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anthony Harvey, Jr., March 21,1997 – May 16, 2025

Anthony Harvey, Jr., beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 28, surrounded by the love of his parents and uncles. Born prematurely at just 26 weeks, Anthony entered this world as a fighter—and he never stopped embracing...