Obituaries

Deborah Ann Schlatter

Deborah Ann Schlatter

Apr 3, 2021

Deborah Ann Schlatter, 65, of Galloway, passed away April 3, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born in Newfoundland, she’s been a long-time resident of Galloway. Deborah worked for Resorts Casino for 40 years, retiring as a pit manager. In her free time, she was an avid reader, she enjoyed gardening and also being out on the water in her canoe....

Clark F. Brackney

Clark F. Brackney

Apr 3, 2021

Clark F. Brackney of Galloway passed away early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021. He was 70 years old. Born in Hays, Kansas, Clark also resided in Iowa, Missouri, and Connecticut before calling New Jersey home. Clark was a true factotum. After graduating from Hays High School and marrying his wife, Sally, Clark worked in a variety of fields and capacities...

Richard G. Marshall

Richard G. Marshall

Mar 29, 2021

Richard G. Marshall. born 2/12/47, of Somers Point, NJ went home to the lord March 29th, 2021. Richard was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ. Most of his adult life he worked for Gerber Roofing and Painting. Richard was predeceased by his nephew, Gary L. Grant, Jr. He is Survived by his brothers, James Marshall of Carson, CA and...

Dianna Mcgowan

Dianna Mcgowan

Mar 29, 2021

McGowan, Dianna, 72, of EHT passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. She is a graduate of Atlantic City High School, and later earned her LPN from ACC. She truly loved the medical field, being a nurse and helping people. She was known by many to be generous and loving. Dianna is predeceased by her sisters, Cindy Pettingill and Amy...

Patricia A. Potter

Patricia A. Potter

Mar 25, 2021

Patricia A. Potter (nee Hayes), 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband David and five siblings: Muriel, John, Geraldine, Gene, and Lillian. She is survived by her brother, Robert Hayes, and many nieces and nephews.

She was born in Bayonne, NJ. After a varied career in real estate and...

Mary C Ale

Mary C Ale

Mar 6, 2021

Mary C. Ale, 95 years old, of Absecon, passed after a lengthy illness on March 6, 2021 at Seashore Gardens Living Center. Mary was born on September 3, 1925 in Camden New Jersey to Thomas and Marie Gibbons. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ken; her son, Ken Ale Jr and, grandson CW Setterman. Mary is survived...

Neil Costabile

Neil Costabile

Mar 5, 2021

Neil L. Costabile, 71, of Egg Harbor Twp., AKA Grumpy, Leroy, Baldy, Uncle Bob, and Popgyver (because he could fix anything with scraps lying around the house). He loved coaching his children, and all other children in basketball and baseball. Neil lived for his (grand) baby girls, his family, friends and neighbors. He is known for his quick wit and...

Joan E. Kurtz

Joan E. Kurtz

Mar 4, 2021

Joan (Dougherty) Kurtz, 84, of Galloway Township, passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2021 Joan was born on August 3, 1936 in Atlantic City to Charles and Anne Dougherty. She had three siblings, Charlotte Copsey, Charles Dougherty Jr, and Anne Price (predeceased). Joan grew up in Atlantic City, moving to Galloway in her...

Vince Brunetti

Vince Brunetti

Mar 2, 2021

Brunetti Sr., Vince, 61, of Mays Landing, NJ passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday March 2, 2021. Born in Atlantic City, he grew up in the Chelsea section of Atlantic City, before moving and living in Mays Landing, NJ for 32 years. He was a Supervisor of Roads and Bridges for the Atlantic County Pub-lic Works in Hammonton for...

Kelly L. Cooke

Kelly L. Cooke

Feb 28, 2021

Kelly L. Cooke, 56, of Galloway, passed away February 28, 2021. The world lost a beloved mother, wife, sister and daughter. Kelly battled serious illnesses for many years, but it never stopped her from giving out the best hugs and the best advice. Kelly passed after fighting with all her strength and surrounded by her husband of 38 years, Brian....

Tyler Lawrence Schultz

Tyler Lawrence Schultz

Feb 19, 2021

Tyler L. Schultz, 29, of Brigantine, passed away February 19, 2021. Born in Stratford, he lived in Brigantine for 24 years and recently moved to Absecon. Tyler was a 2010 graduate of Holy Spirit High School and attended Atlantic Cape Community College. While growing up he was an avid baseball player. He currently worked for UPS. In his free time,...

George Martin

George Martin

Feb 13, 2021

George Martin, 83, of Laurens, SC, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence. Born in Marshalltown, IA, he was a resident of Beachwood in New Jersey until he moved to South Carolina. He was a 1955 graduate of Upper Township High School, East Moline, IL and graduated from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA in 1960. He was a...

Helen Marie Beres

Helen Marie Beres

Feb 9, 2021

Helen Marie Beres, 73, of Absecon, died February 9, 2021 at Our Lady's Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Born to Helen and John Beres of Carteret in 1947, Helen was a graduate of Carteret High School and the former Berkeley Secretarial School, now Berkeley College, in Manhattan. Helen held several executive secretarial jobs in Manhattan during...

Jody Villareal

Jody Villareal

Feb 7, 2021

Jody Villareal, 52, a longtime resident of Atlantic City, passed away February 7, 2021. Jody enjoyed spending his days on the beach and walking the boardwalk, beginning at an early age. He loved to read and was an avid reader of history and suspense novels. His favorite foods included french-fries and Whoppers from Burger King. He was very proud of...

Devante Jordan Schriver

Devante Jordan Schriver

Feb 7, 2021

DeVante Schriver, aka Vant, 23 years young, of Absecon, NJ. Devante passed unexpectedly in the early hours of Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born August 29, 1997 in Pomona, NJ. A life-long resident of Galloway, he was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School. DeVante loved playing football, pool and cooking in his mother’s restaurant, Naomi’s Café. He enjoyed...

Stephanie Marie Gibbs

Stephanie Marie Gibbs

Feb 4, 2021

Stephanie Marie Gibbs (Dunn) 41, of Absecon, passed away February 4, 2021. Born in Somers Point, she’s been a life-long resident of Absecon and Galloway. Stephanie was a volunteer with the VFW Post 9462 Auxiliary in Absecon, where she previously served as Senior Vice President. In her free time she enjoyed baking and also going on camping trips with her...

Mary Lou Ruffu Birkbeck

Mary Lou Ruffu Birkbeck

Jan 31, 2021

Mary Lou Ruffu Birkbeck, of Absecon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on January 31, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Atlantic City, she’s lived in Absecon for the past 18 yearsMarylou worked as a restaurant manager in the casino industry for 30 years. She was an avid gardener and was a high heel shoe...

Rosalie C. Deritis

Rosalie C. Deritis

Jan 30, 2021

DeRitis, Rosalie C., 86, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021, and was reunited with her parents, John and Bella Paparone. A resident of Absecon for the past 57 years, she was born and raised in Atlantic City and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1952. She worked as a claims supervisor at the Unemployment Office for...

Nancy J. Coderre

Nancy J. Coderre

Jan 29, 2021

Coderre, Nancy Jane (Jordan), 87, of Galloway, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2021, following a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, CT., she lived in Galloway for many years. Nancy worked at Bally’s, Atlantic City as a blackjack dealer before retiring. She loved being paid for playing cards. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church...

Vincent Cruz

Vincent Cruz

Jan 28, 2021

Vincent Cruz, Jr., 60, of Galloway, passed away January 28, 2021. Born in Somers Point, he has been a lifetime resident of Atlantic County, living the last 20 years in Galloway Twp. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving 3 years from 1977-1980. Vincent was a painter for the past 25 years and has owned his own business,...