Obituaries

Feb 28, 2019

McCafferty (nee Rando), Orsolina (Shorty) - 82, of Galloway, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, after a brief illness. Shorty is survived by her brother Joseph Rando of California, 14 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving husband Raymond (Duke) McCafferty, mother Leah Rando, father Anthony Rando, and her beloved...

Feb 22, 2019

Mallett, Edward D., 57, of Galloway, passed away February 22, 2019. Born in Charlotte, NC, he grew up in Florida, living in Clearwater and Hobe Sound. He moved to Galloway in 1983. Edward worked as a systems engineer with Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City for many years, retiring last year. He also was a professional musician and drummer. He received...

Feb 22, 2019

Dobbins-Dorsey, Barbara, 74, of Atlantic City, passed away February 22, 2019. Barbara was a life-long resident of Atlantic City. She was a food server at Caesar’s Casino for many years, retiring in 2016. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Atlantic City. Barbara was a huge Eagles fan and always looked forward to the shopping trips...

Feb 22, 2019

Keen (nee Cereghino), MARIE LOUISE – 85, of Galloway Twp., passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband George M. Keen and is survived by her loving family of 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services are private under the direction of Parsels Funeral Home, Absecon.

Feb 21, 2019

Knisel Sr., Edward, 82, of Absecon, NJ passed away on Feb. 21, 2019 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway Twp., NJ. He was born in Portage, PA. He is predeceased by his parents, William Knisel Sr. and Julia Saylor Knisel; and sisters, Rosellia Knisel and Dorothy Pearl Knisel. Ed was married to his surviving wife, Loretta Riggins Knisel, for...

Feb 17, 2019

Baake, Barbara, 73, of Galloway, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with her loving family beside her, on February 17, 2019. Beloved mother to her daughter, Dawn Christensen and son-in-law, Robert Christensen, whom she cherished as her own son. Beloved grandmother to the lights of her life, Robert and Kenneth Christensen. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Barbara moved...

Feb 16, 2019

Vega, Alberto (Nuno), 33, of Galloway, went to be an angel with the Lord on Saturday February 16, 2019. He was born in Providence, RI and been a resident of Galloway for many years. Nuno was a very gentle soul. He was an amazing chef and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He would take the shirt off...

Feb 13, 2019

Hewitt, Sr., Jack D., 72, of Galloway, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2019 after a long battle with COPD. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to South Jersey at the age of 5.

He is predeceased by his Mother, Bernice (Bauer) (Hewitt) Kelly; stepfather, William Kelly; his Father, William G. Hewitt; and his sister, Barbara (Hewitt)...

Feb 7, 2019

Fabrizio, Nicholas J., 74, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019, at home. Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Galloway Twp. for many years before moving to Mays Landing 3 years ago. Nick operated his own business, Nick’s Leisure Products, in Mays Landing. He had also worked in the casinos for several years, lastly working as a...

Feb 2, 2019

Wentzell, Carl J., Sr., - 75, of Linwood, passed away at home on February 1, 2019. Carl was born on August 2, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, to Carl and Alice Wentzell. He was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School, class of 1961, and RCA Technical Institute. He had multiple careers in his lifetime. After graduating from RCA Technical Institute...

Feb 1, 2019

Anthony John Turner, Anthony John, ‘TJ’, 49, of Absecon lost his battle to addiction on Friday February 1, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1969 in Somers Point NJ. He was a life-long resident of Absecon and graduated from Pleasantville High School and Vo-Tech in 1988. He was an auto mechanic by trade. Anthony was a loving, joyful, kind-hearted...

Jan 28, 2019

Dunn lll, Thomas Edward, 76, of Absecon, passed away at home on Monday January 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was a life-long resident of Absecon and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1960. Thomas honorably served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1966. He retired from Verizon in 2001 after 32 years of service. Tommy met...

Jan 26, 2019

Robinson, Joseph E., 99, suddenly on January 26, 2019. A lifelong resident of Absecon, he graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1939, at the top of his class. He was an all-round athlete and scholar. He served in the US Army from 1940-45 obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in the European Theater of Operations and was awarded two Bronze...

Jan 23, 2019

Trombetta, Michael F., 66, of Egg Harbor Twp., was born February 22, 1952 in Philadelphia PA. Michael was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord early morning, January 23 2019. He is survived by his three children, Michele, Umberto and Danielle; as well as his eight loving grandchildren. He was a beloved father grandfather uncle and friend to many....

Jan 21, 2019

Myers, Joseph P., 102, of Absecon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21st, 2019. Joe was born November 30th, 1916 in Washington, D.C. Joe was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Jacqueline Myers. Joe is survived by his four children, Charles Myers (Veronica), Cecile Myers-Lockhart, Preston Myers and Robert Myers. Joe is also survived by three grandchildren,...

Jan 12, 2019

Sooy, Edward ‘Chet’, 81, of Galloway, passed away January 12, 2019. Born in Atlantic City, he was raised in the Inlet. He was a life-long Atlantic County resident, last residing in Galloway for the past 25 years. Chet was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in the early 1960’s, and stationed on a ship, surrounding Cuba, during the Bay...

Jan 9, 2019

Vitolo, Cathleen M. (Walsh), 66, of Absecon passed away at home surrounded by loved ones (while listening to Van Morrison) after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cathy was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Patricia Walsh, as well as siblings James Walsh and Eileen Stevenson. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Vitolo (Bradley) Ray, Vanessa Vitolo (Sean Freese) and...

Jan 6, 2019

Jan 4, 2019

Howling, Bernice Edith (Josh), 88, of Galloway, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hackensack, NJ. Josh was a children’s librarian at the Wayne Valley Public Library for many years. Most recently she lived in the Four Seasons at Galloway and was a member of the Absecon Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, current events, traveling with her husband,...

Dec 29, 2018

Valerie L. Civera, 79, went to be with her Lord on December 29th. There she joins her beloved husband John, her son, John Michael, her parents, Hermena and Ralph VanSant and her step-daughter, Joy Grant

She is survived by her sisters, Ginny Wolcott and Kathy Irelan, and her step-daughter, Michele Birtch, along with many step-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces...