Obituaries

Grazia Belfiore

Grazia Belfiore

Sep 8, 2016

Belfiore, Grazia, 92, of Absecon, passed away September 8, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Delia Sicily, Italy, she came to the United States in 1970. She lived in Reading, PA where she worked for Oritski Clothing factory, as a sewer for many years. She loved sewing and making her own clothing. She also loved to...

Roy O. Groves

Roy O. Groves

Sep 3, 2016

Groves, Roy O., 82, of Elwood, passed away September 3, 2016. Born in Pleasantville, he grew up and lived there before moving to Elwood 56 years ago. Roy is a US Marine veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a dock foreman for Gardner’s Express in Hammonton for 33 years and later worked as a custodian for Oakcrest High...

George E. Hammell

George E. Hammell

Sep 2, 2016

Hammell, Jr., George E., 54, of Galloway, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 2, 2016. He will be missed by his mother, Merilyn, his two brothers, Steven (Erin) and Benjamin; his nieces, Candace Hammell, Brielle Giaccone and Brooke Giaccone Hammell; and his caregiver Ray Neu. George led a very interesting life. He loved Eagles football and wearing his...

Elizabeth E. Boddy

Elizabeth E. Boddy

Aug 30, 2016

Boddy Elizabeth E., 77, of Galloway, passed away August 30, 2016. Born in Absecon, She lived in Elizabethtown, NC before moving back to Galloway 30 years ago. She was a member of Emmaus United Methodist Church in Smithville for many years. One of her favorite past times was gardening.



She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Boddy; her daughter,...

Agnes B. Finch

Agnes B. Finch

Aug 27, 2016

Finch, Agnes B., passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. Born Dec. 20, 1919 in Atlantic City to George and Anna Megill, she was the youngest of 12 children. She was an Atlantic County resident her entire life. In her younger years, she worked for the telephone company and later at the Flamingo Shop in Pleasantville. She was a member of...

Richard Henry Scarella

Richard Henry Scarella

Aug 25, 2016

SCARELLA, RICHARD HENRY 90 of Port Republic passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016. Often known as “the tomato guy” for sharing his organic jersey tomatoes with family, friends and neighbors. He was a Private First Class seaman during WWII serving proudly on the USS LST 949 at the battle of Okinawa. During his time in the Navy he learned...

William Edward Phillips

William Edward Phillips

Aug 17, 2016

Phillips, William E., of Somers Point, passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016. Born in Somers Point, he grew up in Linwood and attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School. He also lived in Long Beach Island before moving back to Somers Point. William was an entertainer, singer and song writer. He was well known for being an Elvis impersonator, appearing at various...

P. Louis Cevoli

P. Louis Cevoli

Aug 9, 2016

P. Louis Cevoli, 83, of Pleasantville, passed away August 9, 2016. Visitation will be 9:30AM to 10:30AM Monday, August 15, 2016, at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon, NJ 08201. A service will be conducted in Holy Cross Mausoleum, Route 40, Mays Landing immediately after the visitation.

Michael S. Martin

Michael S. Martin

Jul 31, 2016

Michael S. Martin, 51, of Egg Harbor City, passed away July 31, 2016. Services will be private.

Barbara Colarusso

Barbara Colarusso

Jul 29, 2016

Colarusso, Barbara, passed away July 29, 2016 at home, after a battle with colon cancer. She was born in Nashua, NH on May 8, 1937 to Robert Spellman and Alice (Tamulonis) Spellman. Barbara grew up and was educated in Nashua and worked for several years for Nashua Corporation in the office. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe. In 1971 she...

Mary E. Garcia

Mary E. Garcia

Jul 28, 2016

Mary E. Garcia, 52, of Ventnor, passed away peacefully, July 28, 2016. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she lived in Indiana before moving to Ventnor 20 years ago. Mary worked at the Advantage Club Restaurant at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City for 19 years. In her free time, she enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed the...

Grace E. Gras

Grace E. Gras

Jul 27, 2016

Gras, Grace E. nee (Williamson) Age 86 of Galloway Twp. NJ passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2016, surrounded by her family. Heaven has been graced with another angel.



She was born in Camden, NJ to the late Albert & Grace Williamson. She grew up in Pleasantville where she met and married her husband and they moved to Galloway...

Anthony J. Iaconelli

Anthony J. Iaconelli

Jul 23, 2016

Anthony James Iaconelli, of Absecon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1939 in Atlantic City. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s Grammar School and a 1956 graduate of Holy Spirit High School where he played baseball and basketball. He served in the Army National Guard from 1960 to 1964. He...

Michael D. Wells

Michael D. Wells

Jul 19, 2016

Michael Wells, 49, passed away suddenly at his home in Egg Harbor Twp. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Born and raised in Atlantic City, he moved to Lancaster County nearly 30 years ago. He moved back to the area only 2 months ago. Since his return, he has spent his days crabbing and fishing with his Chelsea Heights Bay Boys...

Joan M. Margerum

Joan M. Margerum

Jul 16, 2016

Margerum, Joan Michalene, 80, of Absecon, passed away July 16, 2016. Born in Hamtramck, MI, she lived in California before moving to Absecon 25 years ago. Joan worked as an events coordinator with The Shops On Ocean One in Atlantic City for many years, before her retirement. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Absecon and...

David R. Walker

David R. Walker

Jul 14, 2016

Walker, David R., 60, of Galloway, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he has lived in Galloway for 30 years. David worked many years in the casino industry, working in several capacities. He also worked in information technology, as an application specialist, lastly with Logical Solutions International, in Atco. In his free time, he loved working...

Paul P. Petrella

Paul P. Petrella

Jul 13, 2016

Paul P. Petrella, 73, of Galloway, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016. Visitation will be 7PM to 9PM Monday at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A funeral mass will be offered 11AM Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Church of The Assumption, 146 S. Pitney Rd., Galloway. Burial will follow...

Louise J. Miller

Louise J. Miller

Jul 10, 2016

Miller, Louise J. (Weez), (Rosasco), 88, of Absecon, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Detroit, MI, she has lived in Absecon for many years. Louise was a registered nurse, graduating from ACCC. She was one of the first groups of RN’s to open Atlantic Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division in 1975. She...

Laura May St. John

Laura May St. John

Jul 7, 2016

St. John, Laura May (McElroy) passed away on July 7, 2016 at home. Laura was a long-time resident of Absecon and a member of the Absecon Presbyterian Church for 80 years. She moved to Galloway in her later years. Laura is predeceased by her parents, May and William McElroy; her husband, Paul St. John Jr.; and her three sisters, Alice...

Marilyn C. Cartlidge

Marilyn C. Cartlidge

Jul 1, 2016

Cartlidge, Marilyn C., 74, of Absecon, passed away July 1, 2016 at her home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Vineland and has been living in Absecon for the past 10 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd, PA, with a BA in Business Administration. She had worked in the banking industry for...