Virginia Ann Toal
Sep 5, 2025
Virginia Ann Toal, age 72, of Absecon, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Gloucester, New Jersey, and lived most of her life in Absecon. She was a special education teacher for Atlantic County Special Services before retiring in 2015. In her free time, she loved taking care of her dog Shadow, her tortoise...
Shirley C. Denecke
Sep 1, 2025
Shirley C. Denecke, 80, of Mays Landing, passed away September 1, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she grew up in Pleasantville, NJ and lived in Egg Harbor Twp before moving to Mays Landing, NJ 4 months ago. She was a housekeeper for Tropicana Hotel and Casino before retiring in 2010. In her free time she enjoyed playing canasta, paint by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"...
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