Obituaries

Irma C. Koeser

Irma C. Koeser

Jul 25, 2017

Koeser, Irma C., 75, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away July 25, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, she grew up in Seaview Park and lived in Galloway for many years. She also enjoyed living in San Francisco for many years, several years ago. Irma was a member of the National Wildlife Federation. She also loved traveling the world, a perk...

Ellen A. Simmons

Ellen A. Simmons

Jul 22, 2017

Simmons, Ellen A., 74 of Atlantic City, passed away July 22, 2017. Ellen was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Ventnor Heights. She spent most of her adult life back in Atlantic City. She spent her remaining years with her mother at Meadowview Nursing Home in Northfield. Ellen had a strong catholic faith and her rosary was never...

Brianna D. Enright

Brianna D. Enright

Jul 19, 2017

Enright, Brianna D. ‘Bree’, 1-15-97 - 7-19-17, of Egg Harbor Twp. Our Angel in life and in Heaven. She passed away suddenly at the young age of 21. She is survived by her mother, Lisa Obermann Artuso; Father, David Enright; 16 month old Son, Dominic; Sister, Kasie Enright; Brothers, Andrew and Anthony Scalfaro; Niece, Aubrianna; Grandmother, Florence Lutz; Grandfathers William...

Brandon Lee Shamblin

Brandon Lee Shamblin

Jul 11, 2017

Shamblin, Brandon Lee, 22 of Mays Landing, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2017. Born in Neptune, NJ, he’s been a life-long resident of Mays Landing. Although he struggled with autism, he still was able to live a good life and enjoyed being with his family members.

He will be fondly missed by his mother, Gina Decker; his father, Gary...

Elizabeth A. Meyers

Elizabeth A. Meyers

Jul 6, 2017

Meyers, Elizabeth Anne, 80, of Smithville, passed away July 6, 2017. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Bayonne and East Brunswick before moving to Smithville in 2000. Elizabeth worked for the East Brunswick Board of Education Transportation Department as a student scheduler for 12 years before retiring in 1999. In her free time, she loved to travel, going out...

Melissa Anna Endicott

Melissa Anna Endicott

Jul 2, 2017

Melissa Anna Endicott, 31, of Absecon has passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2017. She was born on January 14, 1986 in Somers Point, New Jersey, daughter of Winfield Endicott and Bernadette Drain. Melissa was an incredible person who loved her sons and being a mother. She liked cooking, enjoyed the fall season, and had dreams of becoming a chef....

Betty Jane Jones

Betty Jane Jones

Jun 25, 2017

Jones, Betty Jane, of Absecon, passed away June 25, 2017. She was born in Atlantic City to the late Sam and Mary Mathis. She has resided in Absecon for over 60 years. Betty was a member of the Methodist Church at Absecon for many years. She enjoyed her family time, dancing, cooking and traveling with her husband.

She is survived...

Patricia A. Marsh

Patricia A. Marsh

Jun 15, 2017

Marsh, Patricia (Patsy) A., 87, of Absecon, passed away June 15, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born in Atlantic City, she has been a long time resident of Absecon. Patsy worked as a telephone operator with NJ Bell/Verizon for 35 years, before retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America through her work and was...

Marie E. Chapman

Marie E. Chapman

Jun 15, 2017

Chapman, Marie E. 90, of Galloway, passed away June 15, 2017. Marie was born August 15, 1926 to the late Clarence and Beatrice Primrose. She grew up in Atlantic City, living there for many years. She also lived in Pleasantville before moving to Galloway 20 years ago.

She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Radosky and Bernadette Radosky and Jeannie...

Joann E. Wescoat

Joann E. Wescoat

Jun 15, 2017

WESCOAT, Jo Ann E. (nee Hackney) – 84 of Absecon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 15, 2017. JoAnn was a lifelong area resident born in Atlantic City. Those waiting to welcome JoAnn to Heaven were her loving husband of 55 years, Capt. Leon D Wescoat Jr., parents Joseph and Marion Hackney and twin sisters Marion Hackney...

Jane E. Mcneal

Jane E. Mcneal

Jun 14, 2017

Jane E. McNeal, age 95 of Wymore passed away on June 14, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1921 to Andrew and Jennie (Erskine) Riehm. She attended school at Atlantic City Friends School for 7 years and was a graduate of Atlantic City High School in 1938. She earned...

Gervase Kazarnowicz

Gervase Kazarnowicz

Jun 14, 2017

Kazarnowicz, Gervase (Geri), 70, of Galloway, Sunrise January 30th, 1947 – Sunset June 14th, 2017. Geri or ‘Dragon Lady’, as she was affectionately known by her police co-workers, passed the way she lived – on her own terms. Gervase was born at Fort Benning, GA (home of the infantry) and traveled the world during her early years, finally settling in...

Anne M. Elco

Anne M. Elco

May 30, 2017

Elco, Anne Marie (nee Stone), of Absecon, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on May 30, 2017. Born to Christopher and Anna Stone (Yann), Anne began her 99-year life’s journey on September 1, 1917. She enthusiastically and proudly called the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia her home. In the same way, this lady with the infectious smile proudly touted...

Ann M. Dessicino

Ann M. Dessicino

May 29, 2017

Dessicino, Ann M., 86, of Atlantic City, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident. Ann was a waitress for Zaberer’s in Egg Harbor Twp. before her retirement. She enjoyed swimming and teaching all the local children how to swim and safety with swimming. She also enjoyed being a babysitter to many children...

Henry S. Speed

Henry S. Speed

May 22, 2017

Speed, Henry S., 91, of Vineland, passed away May 22, 2017, surrounded by his family, at the NJ Veteran’s Memorial Home, in Vineland. Born in Pleasantville, he lived in Absecon for many years before moving to Vineland 10 years ago. He enlisted in the Navy and served for 3 years, during World War II. He was Torpedoman Second Class on...

Florence J Mclean

Florence J Mclean

May 21, 2017

McLean, Florence J. (Flynn), 71, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away Sunday May 21, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Brigantine for 20 years and Palm Harbor, FL before moving to Egg Harbor Twp. 5 years ago. Flynn and her husband Michael owned Squeaky Clean in Brigantine for several years before they relocated to Florida. She also worked...

Ann C. Miller

Ann C. Miller

May 19, 2017

Ann C. Miller, 91, of Millsboro, DE, passed away May 19, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she lived in Edgewater Park, NJ for many years and Millsboro, DE for 25 years, before moving to Galloway a short time ago. Ann and her husband, Tom Miller, enjoyed the outdoors and camping. They enjoyed seeing different parts of the country in their...

Sylvia E. Pye

Sylvia E. Pye

May 18, 2017

Pye, Sylvia E., 73, passed away May 18, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Ventnor, she lived in National Park before moving to Galloway 21 years ago. She enjoyed long walks on the beach and also baking at the Acme Markets, where she worked for several years. Her hobbies included writing novels and short stories. She had...

Minerva Kerekes

Minerva Kerekes

May 14, 2017

Kerekes, Minerva, 99, of Absecon, passed away May 14, 2017 at Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin, where she was a 15 year resident. Born in Newark, she lived in Irvington and Toms River before moving to Absecon, where she lived for 18 years. Minerva was a senior lead operator for Schering Plough in Union for several years before her retirement....

Matthew R. Dunn

Matthew R. Dunn

May 10, 2017

Matthew Ryan Dunn, 30, of Absecon, NJ passed away May 10th after a long, hard battle with a drug addiction. He was born to Stephen and Joan Dunn on December 19, 1986. He attended Galloway Township Public Schools and was a graduate of Absegami High School. Matthew was a big teddy bear who loved to spend time with his family,...