Obituaries

Margaret M. Beckler

Margaret M. Beckler

May 25, 2020

Beckler, Margaret (nee McDevitt), of Absecon, April 26, 1917 - May 24, 2020, passed away peacefully under the loving care of the Seashore Gardens Living Center staff on May 24th, 2020 at the age of 103. Margaret was born in Philadelphia PA on April 26, 1917 to Eugene and Dora McDevitt and moved to Atlantic City when she was 5...

John A. Magee

John A. Magee

May 23, 2020

John A. Magee, III, 56, of Wildwood, NJ was born March 1, 1964 and went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2020. John is predeceased by his father, John (Jack) A. Magee Jr.; grandparents, John and Helen Magee Sr. and Albert L. and Jeanette Hathorne. He is survived by his mother, Florence A. Magee; and his sister, Carol...

Thelma C. Marabito

Thelma C. Marabito

May 21, 2020

Marabito, Thelma ‘Dolly’ (nee Crothers), of Absecon, passed away May 21, 2020. Dolly was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 12, 1928. She’s predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Marabito and her companion of 25 years, Cearey A. Shreaves. She’s survived by her niece and nephew, Elizabeth ‘Boo’ and Roy Blackledge. Services are private with Parsels Funeral Home, Absecon. For...

Leah H. Clarke

Leah H. Clarke

May 21, 2020

Clarke, Leah H., 61, of Millville, passed away May 21, 2020. Born in Lakewood, NJ, she grew up in Toms River. She’s lived in Millville for many years. Leah worked with BJ’s wholesale in Vineland for several years before leaving in 2009. She enjoyed gardening and was a beach lover, especially going to Ventnor Beach. She was also an animal...

Barbara Rae Shaver

Barbara Rae Shaver

May 20, 2020

Shaver, Barbara Rae, 63, of Galloway, NJ, passed away on May 20th, 2020, at home, while holding hands and being comforted by her granddaughter, Kaylin and daughter, Joelle, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Viola Beck; brothers, Ray, Billy and Chuckie; sisters, Donna, Linda and Carol; and her husband,...

Sharon L. Gedicke

Sharon L. Gedicke

May 16, 2020

Gedicke, Sharon L. 71, of Absecon, passed away May 16, 2020. Born in Somerset, NJ, she’s lived in Absecon for 51 years. Sharon was a directory assistance operator with New Jersey Bell for 32 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and was a steward for Local #1012 CWA. She was also a...

Ernest E. Schlatter

Ernest E. Schlatter

Apr 25, 2020

Schlatter, Ernest E., 93, of Absecon, passed away April 25, 2020. Ernest was a research meteorologist with the US Weather Bureau and the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a 1955 graduate of New York University with a degree in Meteorology. He has lived in Absecon since 1958, a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, The Absecon JC’s, the American...

Doris Eugenie Laptonak

Doris Eugenie Laptonak

Apr 25, 2020

Laptonak, Doris Eugenie Van Sant, of Absecon, passed away April 25, 2020. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearest mother, beloved grandmother, and adored great-grandmother. Doris was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Leah Eugenie (Schneider) and Willard Francis Van Sant on September 9, 1922. She met the love of her life, Paul Laptonak, when...

Walter Stanley Kolakowski

Walter Stanley Kolakowski

Apr 20, 2020

Walter Stanley Kolakowski (1941-2020) Walter, 78, of Galloway, formerly of Barnegat, passed peacefully on Monday, April 20th in his home surrounded by his family. Walter was born in Philadelphia, PA to his parents, Tessie and Walter Kolakowski in 1941. He grew up alongside his younger sister, Patricia. Walter served honorably in the United States Navy for four years. Shortly after...

Lenore E. Larkins

Lenore E. Larkins

Apr 15, 2020

Larkins, Lenore Elizabeth, 88, of Galloway, our loving matriarch was born on November 8th, 1931, departing her earthly body on April 15, 2020. She was born to the late Lillian I. Bumpers and Edwin D. Jones in Durham, North Carolina and came to Atlantic City, NJ as an infant. She attended Atlantic City Public Schools as a child and Cortez...

Benny Shing-Bun Ng

Benny Shing-Bun Ng

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. Benny Shing-Bun Ng of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24th at the age of 83. Benny was born on July 30th, 1936 in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, to parents, Shiu-Yee Ng and Pui-Tsun Lu. He was born shortly after his twin brother, Eddie. Benny was the youngest of his four brothers and sister. After...

Diane Tobias

Diane Tobias

Mar 10, 2020

Diane Tobias, age 67, of Galloway NJ, died of pneumonia, on March 10, 2020, in AtlanticCare Regional Medical in Galloway. Diane is survived by her daughter, Danielle, son, Richard, Grandchildren, Mary-Angelica and Isaiah-Richard, step-sons, DuJuan, Roy, Jovan and Darrys. Diane was born January 26, 1953, in Paterson, NJ to partners Raymond and Florence Bradbury. She graduated from JFK High School...

Catherine M. Hansen

Catherine M. Hansen

Mar 5, 2020

Hansen, Catherine M. ‘Cas’, age 87, of Absecon, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on March 5, 2020. She is survived by her beloved spouse of 65 years, Roscoe Hansen, her son, Michael (Lula) Topsham, Me., her daughter, Susan McNierney (Mark) Absecon, NJ; her son Steven (Dale), Peachbottom, Pa., her grandchildren Steven D., Caroline, and Steven...

Philip Scardilli

Philip Scardilli

Mar 3, 2020

Scardilli, Philip, 94, of Galloway, passed away March 3, 2020. Born in Newark, NJ, he’s lived in Galloway for many years. Phil was a pharmacist, owning his own pharmacy in north Jersey for many years before relocating to Galloway Township. Once in Galloway, he began work with Atlanticare in Atlantic City and eventually moved to the Galloway campus when they...

Mark Donald Lenhardt

Mark Donald Lenhardt

Feb 20, 2020

Lenhardt, Mark Donald, 40, of Absecon, entered eternal life on February 20, 2020. Born in Atlantic City Hospital on January 29, 1980, Mark graduated from Holy Spirit High School, class of 1998. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing and football. Mark was an avid Kansas City Chief’s fan and enjoyed their recent championship victory. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Harry W. Kinsell

Harry W. Kinsell

Feb 13, 2020

Kinsell, Harry Walter, passed away February 13, 2020. Born in Absecon on February 5, 1945, Harry was the youngest of five children to Ernest and Harriet (Crosson) Kinsell. He attended Absecon Public School and Pleasantville HS. As a young man, Harry delivered groceries for Santori’s Meat Market in Pleasantville. His summers were spent duck hunting, fishing and barbequing with family....

Ruth E. Wilkins

Ruth E. Wilkins

Feb 8, 2020

Wilkins, Ruth E. 60, of Galloway Twp., passed away February 8, 2020. Born and raised in Drexel Hill, PA, she’s lived in Galloway for the past 27 years. Ruth enjoyed gardening in her free time. She also prided herself with raising her 5 children and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Wilkins, Jr....

Jeffrey Scott Kancy

Jeffrey Scott Kancy

Feb 7, 2020

Kancy, Jeffrey Scott, 55, of Absecon. In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Scott Kancy (1964-2020) Our deeply adored son, brother, father and friend died suddenly on Friday, February 7 at home after suffering a heart attack. He was 55.

Jeff, a 1983 graduate of Holy Spirit High School, received countless certifications in the Casino Slot Tech industry throughout his career. His...

Carline J. Herzig

Carline J. Herzig

Feb 7, 2020

Herzig, Carline June, 80, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away February 7, 2020 peacefully in her home. Born in Detroit, MI, she grew up in Virginia and later moved to southern NJ, where she raised her 5 children and worked in the hospitality industry. In her free time, Carline enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors with her late husband Al....

Robert A. Thomas

Robert A. Thomas

Feb 1, 2020

Thomas, Robert A. 65, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away at home on February 1, 2020. Born and raised in Akron, OH, he lived in Ocean City before moving to Little Egg Harbor 20 years ago. Bob worked in the wine and spirits industry for many years, lastly as a manager for Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits in Stamford, CT....