Obituaries

Marie Grace Schmincke

Marie Grace Schmincke

Jan 27, 2021

Marie Grace Schmincke (Roland), 88, of Mays Landing, passed away January 27, 2021. Born in Atlantic City, she’s lived in Absecon and Galloway for over 40 years, before moving to Mays Landing. Marie worked as a home health aide many years ago before she stopped working to raise her children. She was a former member of Church of The Assumption...

Susan Jane Meyer

Susan Jane Meyer

Jan 21, 2021

Meyer, Susan Jane, 80, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away January 21, 2021, with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Atlantic County her entire life, including Northfield, Oaks of Weymouth in Mays Landing and Somers Point before moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 4 years ago. She was a 1958 Graduate of Pleasantville High School....

Patricia L. Johnson

Patricia L. Johnson

Jan 18, 2021

Patricia L. Johnson (Hathorne), 63, of Galloway, NJ, born March 4, 1957, went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2021. She is predeceased by her parents, Albert L. and Jeanette Hathorne. She’s survived by the 2 loves of her life, her husband, Steve Johnson and her daughter, Jeanette Johnson, of Galloway, NJ. She’s also survived by her sisters, Katherine...

Debra A. Thomas-Aldridge

Debra A. Thomas-Aldridge

Jan 15, 2021

Debra A. Thomas-Aldridge, 61, a life-long resident of Galloway, passed away January 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. Debbie was born September 19, 1959 in Atlantic City. She began her career working for several casinos in Atlantic City but was proud to serve as Director of VIP Services at Tropicana Casino. After leaving the casinos she began working in construction...

William Henry Carney

William Henry Carney

Jan 10, 2021

William Henry Carney, October 24, 1957 – January 10, 2021, better known as “Bill Carney” passed at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bill was known by many names in his life; troublemaker, body shop mechanic, boat sander, forest fire fighter, police officer, card dealer, floor person, and as most knew him he was the “Honey-Do Man”....

Edward J. Ireland

Edward J. Ireland

Jan 8, 2021

Edward J. ‘Murph’ Ireland, 85, a life-long resident of Pleasantville, passed away at the home of his daughter Liz, on January 8, 2021. Murph was a 42-year employee of Shop Rite, Absecon, where he worked as a manager. He was a founding member of the Pleasantville Volunteer Rescue Squad and enjoyed getting together with the ‘morning crew’ at McDonald’s. He...

Patrick Sean O'Brien

Patrick Sean O'Brien

Jan 7, 2021

Patrick Sean O’Brien, 35, of Galloway. NJ passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 7, 2021. Patrick was a loving and kind-hearted man. From a very young age, he had a love for animals and rescued many over the years. He even volunteered at The Humane Society of Atlantic County which resulted in him bargaining with his parents to please...

Donna R. Ireland

Donna R. Ireland

Jan 4, 2021

Donna R Ireland, 57, of Galloway Twp, Passed away 01/04/2021 after a brief battle with covid 19. Donna was born in Queens NY, and settled in Pomona NJ in 1971. She grew up in Pomona, and graduated Absegami High School in 1981. In 1982 she married James P Ireland of Galloway. She continued her education with an Associates degree in...

Justine M. Chambers

Justine M. Chambers

Jan 2, 2021

Justine Marie Chambers, known to most as "Bean", passed away on Saturday, January 2nd at 5:32am. She is survived by her parents, Joanne Chambers and Frank Anaya. Her daughters Julisza “Juju” Rodriguez, Ja'teria “Jaja” Rodriguez, her partner Matt and canine friend, Mac, the father of her children, Jojo, her sisters Jessica and Jme Lynn. Her nieces and nephews, Robbie, Emily,...

Ellsworth R. Gaskill

Ellsworth R. Gaskill

Dec 31, 2020

Ellsworth ‘Ells’ Gaskill, 89, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2020. Born on February 8, 1931, in Wildwood, NJ, to Earl and Sue Gaskill, Ells graduated from Wildwood High School. He retired from the 177th Fighter Wing in 1975. Always ready to help others, Ells served as a leader for Cub Scout Pack 42 and Boy Scout Troop 43 in...

Raymond Clark Smith

Raymond Clark Smith

Dec 23, 2020

Raymond Clark Smith, 62, of Northfield, NJ passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 23, 2020. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Surace), daughter Tara Baldwin (David), three granddaughters: Peyton, Brooklyn, and Kayleigh; brother Stanley Smith, sisters Donna Craig Peterson and Carolyn Mattis. He is predeceased by his parents Stanley N. Smith Sr. (father). Lola Marvin Smith (mother), Helen Smith...

Betty J. Watts

Betty J. Watts

Dec 19, 2020

Betty J. Watts, 75, of Absecon, passed away December 19, 2020. Born in Camden, she grew up in Pleasantville, attending and graduating from Pleasantville schools. She’s been a resident of Absecon for 45 years. Betty loved her family and valued the time she could spend with them, especially her grandchildren. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and RV’ing to many...

Robert 'Bob' L. Hayden

Robert 'Bob' L. Hayden

Dec 13, 2020

Hayden, Robert L. (Bob), 92, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Bob was an 80-year resident of Absecon NJ, and most recently resided in Midlothian, Virginia. Bob attended Absecon schools, Pleasantville HS and was a graduate of Pierce College in Phila. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during WWII (Pacific Theatre) and the Korean Conflict. Additionally, Bob was...

William C. Steiner

William C. Steiner

Dec 12, 2020

William 'Bill' Steiner, 60, of Absecon passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 12th, 2020.

Bill was born on December 21st, 1959 in Somers Point, NJ to William and Margaret (Freund) Steiner. He grew up in Absecon, where he later raised his family with his wife and best friend, Gloria (Zona). Bill proudly dedicated 42...

Elizabeth Mathews Booth

Elizabeth Mathews Booth

Dec 11, 2020

Elizabeth Mathews Booth, 98, peacefully passed away at Somers Place, EHT, on December 11, 2020. A celebration of life memorial will be held August 25, 2021 at 6PM at St. John’s Church, 307 London Avenue in Egg Harbor City. Betty, Born and raised in Pomona, NJ, was the beloved daughter of Armenia S. and Harold Booth. Betty attended Egg Harbor...

Marvin Washington Tyndall

Marvin Washington Tyndall

Nov 30, 2020

Tyndall, Marvin Washington, 91, of Absecon, passed quietly at Mainland Hospital on November 30, 2020. Marvin was born in Oak Hall, VA on December 21, 1928 to Roy Washington Tyndall and Nellie Mae (Bull) Tyndall. After graduation from Atlantic High School in Oak Hall, VA, Marvin joined the United States Coast Guard where he served from 1951-1954. After serving in...

Janet Witham Sugden

Janet Witham Sugden

Nov 30, 2020

Janet Witham Sugden, of Absecon, passed away at age 95 at Spring Village of Galloway on November 30 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Janet graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1943. She worked for Peter Lumber Company for many years in various capacities; she loved work, especially dealing with customers. She also loved attending the monthly class reunion lunches...

Paul T. Givens

Paul T. Givens

Nov 20, 2020

GIVENS, PAUL, T. “FLUKEBUGGY” – 76, of Atlantic City, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020, after a long illness. Paul was born in Atlantic City on May 16, 1944 to Anna Roehm and William Givens, Sr., both of whom predeceased him. He lived in Atlantic City all of his life, and his greatest joy was being married...

Vinnae A. Caruso

Vinnae A. Caruso

Nov 4, 2020

Caruso, Vinnae A., 56, of Galloway, passed away November 4, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up there before moving to Ventnor Heights and living in Galloway for the past 30 years. Vinnae worked at Harrah’s Casino as a cocktail waitress and bartender for many years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved to...

Ashley L. Constantino-Massey

Ashley L. Constantino-Massey

Nov 4, 2020

Constantino-Massey, Ashley L., 25 of Dunnellon, FL., passed away November 4, 2020. Born in Somers Point, she grew up and lived in Egg Harbor Twp. and Galloway, before moving to Dunnellon, FL. six years ago. She attended Harris School of Business in Linwood where she was certified as a medical assistant. While in Florida, she worked for Dr. Fialko’s Pediatric...