Obituaries

Jan 30, 2020

Poley, Clarence (Bub)., 89, of Pleasantville passed away, with his family by his side, on January 30th 2020. Born in Egg Harbor Township he was a life-long resident of the area. He was a hard worker who excelled in the areas of roofing, sheet metal, iron fabrication and finally as a member of Carpenters Union LU 623.

He is predeceased...

Jan 28, 2020

Matis, John W., 84, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood for the past 53 years. John earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Newark State Teachers College. He worked for 33 years with the City of Elizabeth School District teaching math at Alexander Hamilton Junior High...

Jan 19, 2020

Walk, Bruce R., 63, of Conovertown, NJ, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothy Walk; brother, Eugene; and sister, Kathleen Mc Kenzie. He is survived by his four children, Jennifer, Barbara, Harry, and Bruce Jeremy Walk. Also survived by his grandson, Gabriel Michael Alarcon; ex-wife, Linda (Walk) Blight; brothers, Harry, Frank,...

Jan 8, 2020

Haldeman, Edward J., 67, of Absecon, passed away January 8, 2020. Born in Absecon on May 1, 1952, he was raised in Absecon, also. He resided at Hammonton Center in Hammonton at the time of his death. He was a grounds keeper at Absecon Presbyterian Church and was a member there his entire life. Surviving is his sister, Ruby (Tony)...

Jan 1, 2020

Devlin, Christine F., 69, of Atlantic City, passed away on January 1, 2020. She was born on January 27th 1950 in Jersey City, NJ, raised in Hoboken. From the start Chrissy was a performer, often putting on shows with her younger sister, Barbara. Her explosive sense of humor, quick wit, and incredible voice captivated all who knew her, eventually leading...

Dec 27, 2019

Knoebel, Robert (Bobby), of Galloway, passed away on Friday 12/27/2019. The heavens gained what the earth lost as Bobby passed away peacefully at Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton, PA. after succumbing to complications associated with a CVA. He was 94 years young and the living epitome of “The Greatest Generation”. Father to 6, Grandfather to 14, Great-Grand to 14...

Dec 16, 2019

Decresce, Frank, of Absecon, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2019 at home, in the comfort & company of his devoted daughter Darlene. Born in Jersey City, NJ and outliving three beautiful wives, it's no stretch to say he lived a full and exciting life. He was a Civil Engineer, A WWII Veteran, a classic car Collector and most successfully...

Dec 14, 2019

Conover (Hayden), Dorothy E., ‘Dot’ - 87, of Absecon, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019, with her family by her side. Born on February 5, 1932 in Neptune, NJ to the late Sherman and Leona Hayden, the family soon after moved to Absecon, NJ where she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy attended Absecon...

Dec 13, 2019

DeSimone, Victor, 94, of Absecon: Victor was born in Philadelphia on July 27, 1925 and died December 13, 2019 at Meadowview Nursing Center. Victor was the original owner of Vic’s Sub Shop along with his brother John. Victor is predeceased by his parents, John and Rose DeSimone, his wife, Concetta (Panarelli), his brother, John and his wife Kay, his sisters,...

Dec 11, 2019

Price, Betty Jane (nee Hobart), 85, of Pleasantville, NJ passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on 12-11-2019. She was born in Camden to the late Charles J Hobart, Sr. & Maude Eva Van Meter Reed Hobart. Betty grew up in the inlet in Atlantic City before marrying and moving to Pleasantville to raise her family. Betty lived...

Dec 11, 2019

Hammell, Benjamin E., 51, of Absecon, passed away December 11, 2019. Born in Somers Point, he grew up in Galloway and has lived in Absecon for the past 30 years. Ben was a carpenter, working out of Local #632 in Atlantic City for many years. In his free time he loved riding his motorcycle. He was also a big Pittsburgh...

Dec 9, 2019

Molinari, Gladys C. (nee Wright), 94 years of age, of Ventnor City, N.J. and Sarasota, Fl. passed away at her home in Sarasota on Dec. 9 after an extended illness. She was the Chief Court Administrator for the City of Ventnor for 20 years, retiring 14 years ago. For the past four years she has been living part time in...

Nov 29, 2019

James Stanley Dooley, 79, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Brigantine, New Jersey, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. He was born January 2, 1940, to Stanley A. and Anna E. Dooley (nee Wilson) in Vincentown, NJ. Jim was born into a sprawling, blended and remarkable family, spending his formative years in Atlantic City, NJ. He attended Atlantic City High...

Nov 9, 2019

Joseph Clark Marshall, 94, of Absecon passed away on November 9, 2019. Born February 4, 1925 in Mahanoy City, PA to Joseph and Lillian (Clark) Marshall, Joe was brought up in Barnesville and Mahanoy City, PA and graduated from Mahanoy City High School, class of 1942.

Joe was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. He...

Oct 28, 2019

Oct 23, 2019

Fritsche, Helen Grace ‘HG’, 83, of Galloway, NJ passed away peacefully after a long illness at Seashore Gardens Living Center, on October 23, 2019. Born May 4, 1936 to Kathryn E. Breckley and Samuel G. Breckley, Helen Grace was raised in Absecon, NJ and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1954. An accomplished violinist in high school, she also had...

Oct 20, 2019

Adams Jr., Donald L., 63, of Absecon, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 16, 1956 in Atlantic City and raised in Port Republic. He was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and Atlantic Cape Community College. In 2016, Don retired from Local 322 where he was a member for...

Oct 17, 2019

Ott Jr., Ellsworth A., (Ott), 86, of Linwood, passed away October 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Atlantic City, he was a lifelong resident of Linwood. Ellsworth served the Linwood Fire Department for 59 years, both as a paid and volunteer member. He retired as captain of the fire department many years ago but continued volunteering for many...

Oct 17, 2019

Riso, Helen Quinn, of Absecon, 100, passed away on October 17, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1919 in New York City. She was the oldest daughter of Peter and Sarah Quinn and sister of Eleanor, Peter and Larry. She was predeceased by her husband, Ovid in 1983. She is survived by many loving family members and numerous friends....

Oct 4, 2019

Staines, Ronald Francis, Sr., ‘Ronnie’, 93, of Galloway, NJ passed away at ACRMC in Galloway on October 4, 2019, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Atlantic City, formerly of Brigantine & Galloway. He attended Holy Spirit Grammar & High Schools until enlisting in the US Navy. Ronnie was awarded the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal...