Obituaries

Feb 8, 2017

Shenk, Howard W., of Absecon, passed away Wednesday February 8, 2017. Born in Pleasantville, he’s lived in Absecon for over 61 years. He was a US Navy veteran. Howard worked with Atlantic City Electric Substation Department as a clerk for 38 years. He is a member of the United Methodist Church at Absecon and a past member of the Kiwanis...

Jan 16, 2017

June Pugh-Ferreri went to meet her Maker on January 16, 2017. She was a masterpiece. Born March 13, 1951, June had a happy childhood growing up on a farm in Argyle, New York, with her brothers and sisters who loved her dearly. She had a twenty year career in retail management in the Glens Falls and Albany areas and retired...

Jan 16, 2017

James L. Carty Sr. 41 of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away on January 16, 2017 after a 20-year illness. Family was everything to him, he is survived by his loving wife Patty, his 4 children who he adored, Nikole, James Jr, Megan, and Andrew, parents Ron and Mabel Carty, brothers Buddy Truax (Theresa) and Ron Strauss, nephew Ronnie and niece...

Jan 13, 2017

Melissa Ann Obermann (nee Hand), of Minotola, loving wife and mother, passed away at home January 13, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her father, Charles Hand and her Mother, Janet Cooper Hand. She is survived by her husband, Gary Obermann Jr.; her sons, DeShaun, QuaShaun, LeShaun, RaShaun, Nathaniel and Ethantiel; her daughter, Kali'a; step-Son's Randy and...

Jan 12, 2017

Flaherty, Martha A. (Toots) (nee Nichols), 99, of Pleasantville, passed away peacefully January 12, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, she remained there, living in Chelsea Heights, until she moved to Pleasantville 8 years ago. She held several jobs during her lifetime but one she was most proud of was working as a slot machine tester for several Atlantic City Casinos...

Jan 12, 2017

Price, John M. 'Jack' 'Pop'- 86, of Pleasantville, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12th at home. John is predeceased by his beloved son, John H. Price, his brother, Edwin R. Price, sister, Peggy Speed and Parents Edwin and Betty Price.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane ( nee Hobart), the love of his life and best...

Jan 12, 2017

Swartz, Charles (Chuck) William, of Absecon, NJ, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, due to deep vein thrombosis (blood clot).

Chuck was born on October 28, 1976, in Somers Point, NJ. He grew up in Atlantic County and was a graduate of Egg Harbor Township High School in 1984. He was a hard worker who...

Jan 10, 2017

Edward I. Daidone, (February 13, 1939-January 10, 2017), Ed or Eddie, as he was known to his close friends and family, was originally born in Italy in a town called Piedimonte Etneo in the province of Catania in Sicily. His given name at birth was Ignazio, the patron saint of his hometown. He moved to the United States with his...

Jan 5, 2017

Rose Eileen Hoffmann, best known for walking her beloved dog Sydney in Heritage Park in Absecon, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2017, with Sydney and her son Paul by her side. Rose was born in London, England on September 21, 1928. She survived the WWII bombings of London and at age 18 traveled alone to...

Jan 3, 2017

Higbee, The Honorable Carol E. – 66, of Absecon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Carol was born in Mishawaka, IN and raised in Upper Darby, PA. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Temple University and Temple Law School. Carol began her career in 1976 as an attorney in the firm of Donald G. Targan...

Jan 2, 2017

Jan 2, 2017

Earl Barber, 95, of Vineland, passed away January 2, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Absecon for over 40 years, before moving to Vineland 11 years ago. Earl was a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class.



He is predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Mae Barber...

Dec 29, 2016

Frances Mahaffey, 91, of Absecon, passed away December 29, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she lived in Atlantic City before moving to Absecon, where she has lived for over 60 years. Frances worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone as an office supervisor for many years, retiring in 1990. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Absecon...

Dec 23, 2016

Briney, Janet T (nee Fiore, Houf) 61 of Atlantic City left her life unexpectedly on Friday Dec.23 2016. Born in Atlantic City Janet lived in Atlantic County most of her life. graduate of Mainland Regional H.S. Class of 74..She worked in a number of different jobs including working at Bally's, Lenox China, and recently at Rite Aid in Atlantic City....

Dec 16, 2016

Brown, Theresa Jean (Massler), of Absecon, passed away peacefully December 16, 2016. She was born in Weirton, WV to the late Andrew and Theresa Massler. She was a 1948 graduate of Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City. She worked Kensington Furniture for 20 years as an accounts manager, retiring several years ago. She was a former member of the...

Dec 13, 2016

Elizabeth L. Horvath, 92, of Absecon, passed away December 13, 2016. She was born in Courtdale, PA to the late Ignatius and Stephania (Beatoff) Pavill. Elizabeth was a graduate of Wyoming Valley Homeopathic School of Nursing in Wilkes Barre, PA. She married her husband, the late Joseph F. Horvath, in Allentown, PA. They later moved to Absecon where she has...

Dec 11, 2016

Louise ‘Marie’ DeMari, 84, of Absecon, passed away December 11, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, she’s lived in Absecon for over 50 years. Marie was a majorette with the J. Willis Gale VFW Post 215 Drum and Bugle Corp. She enjoyed bowling and had a high average many times with the Powder Puff bowling league. She played first base for...

Nov 26, 2016

Kramer, Bruce Alan, 67, of Absecon, passed away Saturday November 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD and has lived in Absecon for the past 31, years. He earned his bachelor degree from the University of Maryland and is retired from the US Treasury Department. In his free time, Bruce loved...

Nov 24, 2016

Mawhinney, Mary H., 78, of Exmore, VA, passed away peacefully at home November 24, 2016. Born in Atlantic City, she lived in Northfield over 30 years, before moving to Exmore 6 years ago. Mary enjoyed cooking, travelling and playing bingo in her free time. She also was an animal lover. She especially loved the time she was able to spend...

Nov 20, 2016

DEEGAN, DONALD PATRICK, 83, of Galloway, NJ passed away on November 20, 2016. Don has moved on to a place of peace and clarity, friendship and love. He has joined family and friends who have gone before him and have waited to welcome him. He will always remain here in the memories and the loving hearts of his family.

Don...