Obituaries

Howard J. Baake

Howard J. Baake

Jul 9, 2015

Howard J. Baake, 62, of Galloway, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Born and raised in Atlantic City, he lived in Somers Point for 15 years before moving to Galloway 13 years ago. Mr. Baake worked in Environmental Services at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Mainland for 19 years. In his free time, he loved listening to...

Allen J. Clayton

Allen J. Clayton

Jun 20, 2015

Allen J. Clayton, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 20, 2015.Born in Northfield, he grew up in Pleasantville and was a long time resident of

Galloway. Allen was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. After the war, he returned home and became a printer for The Press of Atlantic

City, where he...

Ann Gregory Delaurentis

Ann Gregory Delaurentis

Jun 17, 2015

Ann Gregory DeLaurentis, 79, of Atlantic City, NJ, wife of the late John DeLaurentis, passed away in her Atlantic City home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 of natural causes. She is survived by her two daughters Jean DeLaurentis Ball and Suzanne DeLaurentis, and by her grandson Lawrence Ball. Ann was a devoted wife and mother, retired teacher, accomplished writer and...

Thomas Lloyd Jones

Thomas Lloyd Jones

Jun 14, 2015

Jones, Thomas Lloyd, 66, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, June 14th, 2015. Born on June 12, 1949 in Atlantic City, Tom was a lifelong resident of Absecon.



He is predeceased by his grandparents Dr. C. Coulter and Lucy Charlton and his parents, Lloyd and Jane Jones. He is survived by his sister and...

Scott Stephen Bernheisel

Scott Stephen Bernheisel

May 28, 2015

Scott Stephen Bernheisel, 40, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away May 28, 2015. Born in Somers Point, He lived in Galloway before moving to Philadelphia 4 years ago. Scott was a 1992 graduate of Absegami High School, in Galloway. He worked as a dealer at Resorts and Caesar’s Casinos in Atlantic City and lastly at Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia. He...

Michael J. Cox

Michael J. Cox

May 27, 2015

Michael J. Cox, 53, of Atlantic City, peacefully passed away May 27, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Palmentieri; step-father, Mario Palmentieri; his daughter, Naomi Cox; and his sister, Stephanie Palmentieri Ausborn.



A memorial Gathering will be 6PM to 7:30PM, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. The memorial service will...

Charmaine C. Cobb

Charmaine C. Cobb

May 24, 2015

Charmaine C. Cobb, 74, of Galloway, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Absecon before moving to Galloway 13 years ago. She worked at Atlantic Care Hospital in Pomona for 12 years in Medical Transcription Department. She always enjoyed the beach with friends and family and going out to...

Francis Papa

Francis Papa

May 14, 2015

Papa, Francis “Frank” – age 80, of Brigantine, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at home surrounded by his loved ones, after a short battle with lung cancer. Frank was born and raised in Camden, NJ and resided in Stratford, NJ before moving to Brigantine over 30 years ago, where the door was always open and the...

Walter Allen Stevens

Walter Allen Stevens

May 11, 2015

Walter Allen Stevens, Jr., of Galloway, passed away peacefully at AtlantiCare in Galloway, NJ, on Monday, May 11, 2015. His loving daughter Patti was at his side when Walter went home to be with Jesus.



Walter was born in his grandmother’s home in Brattleboro, Vermont on November 28, 1925. He was a U.S. Marine in WWII and was a...

Elizabeth J. Creaghe

Elizabeth J. Creaghe

May 7, 2015

Elizabeth Creaghe (Crane), of Galloway, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. She was born in December 1933 in Ocean City, NJ and grew up in the inlet section of Atlantic City. She graduated in 1952 and later was employed at Capt. Starns Restaurant for 20 years and for a time at the Lido Restaurant. She also worked...

Matthew J. Harper

Matthew J. Harper

May 1, 2015

Matthew Harper, 44, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 1, 2015. Matt was born and raised in Absecon. He was employed as a driver for UPS for many years. Matt will be remembered as one of the nicest guys in the world. His smile, laugh and sense of humor will forever be in our hearts.



Matt is survived by his loving...

Daniel F. Magee

Daniel F. Magee

Apr 25, 2015

Magee, Daniel, ‘Dan’, 47, of Absecon, passed away April 25, 2015, surrounded by the loving prayers and warm thoughts of family and friends. Dan was born in Atlantic City NJ. He attended Absecon Public Schools and graduated from Holy Spirit High School, Class of 1986. At “Spirit,” he was an active participant in the crew program. Dan’s childhood was a...

John F. Causey

John F. Causey

Apr 22, 2015

John F. Causey, 9/25/1926-4/22/2015, Beloved Dad, Pop & Great-Grandpop, also a WWII Navy Veteran, sadly passed away at his home in Galloway, NJ at the age of 88. You will always be in our hearts. Services are private. For online condolences, please visit wwwparselsfh.com.

George E. Champion

George E. Champion

Apr 8, 2015

George E. Champion Sr., of Galloway Twp., passed away April 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jane (Patterson); his children, Marie Bingham, George Champion Jr. (Donna), Fran J Champion (Lenora), Sarah Ponticello (Matt), Catherine Lafferty (Tom), Janet Champion (Ron Burge), and Maryann Champion; as well as his 18 grandchildren and...

Barbara L. Polizzi

Barbara L. Polizzi

Mar 30, 2015

Barbara L. Polizzi, 79, of Brigantine, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Barbara was drawn to the shore and beach areas, living for many years in Brigantine. She was a graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, earning herself a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Barbara was known for her witty sense of humor, having a...

Charles Nelson Charters

Charles Nelson Charters

Mar 16, 2015

Charles Nelson Charters, 78, of Gainesville, GA, was born in Somerville, NJ on June 21, 1936 to mother Luviena Charters (Anthony) & father William Nelson Charters. He was a graduate of Netcong High School, class of 1956, attended Commercial Trades Institute, 1961-62 and RETS Electronics School, 1964. He retired from Motorola in Philadelphia & Absecon and also worked for Racing...

Michael Chester Shipton

Michael Chester Shipton

Mar 14, 2015

Michael Chester Shipton, 58, of Absecon, passed away Saturday March 14, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he lived in Margate before moving to Absecon 8 years ago. Mr. Shipton attended Spring Garden College in Philadelphia, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree, graduating in 1983. He had a varied career path, beginning with accounting...

Daniel F. Champion

Daniel F. Champion

Mar 3, 2015

Daniel F. Champion, 89, a lifelong resident of Egg Harbor Twp., died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home. Daniel worked with Giberson Oil for many years, as a truck driver and then worked at Lenox China as a kiln worker, until his retirement. His hobbies included NASCAR, travelling to the Dover Raceway regularly to see races. He also enjoyed...

Emma B. Kuehnle

Emma B. Kuehnle

Feb 24, 2015

Emma B. Kuehnle, 94, of Atlantic City, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Seashore Gardens Living Center, Galloway. Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident, growing up there and then living in Venice Park since the 1960’s. She was a legal secretary for Murray Frederick’s, Esq. for 35 years, retiring many years ago. Ms. Kuehnle, was an...

John F. Born

John F. Born

Feb 16, 2015

John Francis Born, of Absecon, died peacefully at his home on February 16, 2015. He was born September 25, 1924 in Atlantic City, the first child of John and Alberta (Hiltner) Born. He attended St. Nicholas grade school in Atlantic City and graduated from Holy Spirit High School in 1942. Following service in WWII, he graduated from the Drexel Institute...