Obituaries

Feb 7, 2013

George Thomas Brewster, 54, of Absecon, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home. He was born and grew up in Somers Point and has been a resident of Absecon for many years. Mr. Brewster was a self-employed carpenter, working around Atlantic County during his career. He had also worked with Comcast Cable in the local area for several...

Feb 4, 2013

Francis passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Residence on February 4, 2013. Born in Bridgeton in 1929, Francis was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Catherine, and an uncle, John Koller. Francis was mostly known for his quiet presence and his gentle smile. He led an active spiritual life and was a member of the Divine Mercy Fraternity of the...

Feb 4, 2013

Francis passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Residence on February 4, 2013. Born in Bridgeton in 1929, Francis was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Catherine, and an uncle, John Koller. Francis was mostly known for his quiet presence and his gentle smile. He led an active spiritual life and was a member of the Divine Mercy Fraternity of the...

Jan 24, 2013

John F. “Jack” Porth, 1923-2013 Test pilot and naval aviator Jack Porth died following a heart attack at Atlantic City Hospital on January 24. He was 89. He was born on Flag Day in North Philadelphia. In 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Ferro -- also born on Flag Day, and was widowed in 2002. During a 40-year...

Jan 24, 2013

John F. “Jack” Porth, 1923-2013



Test pilot and naval aviator Jack Porth died following a heart attack at Atlantic City Hospital on January 24. He was 89.

He was born on Flag Day in North Philadelphia. In 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Ferro -- also born on Flag Day, and was widowed in 2002.

During a...

Jan 23, 2013

Douglas Maxwell, 53, of Atlantic City, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Atlantic City, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Maxwell was an accomplished chef, working for Caesars Casino for 15 years and working the last several years for Café 2825, also in Atlantic City. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and wresting fan. He...

Jan 19, 2013

Edward R. Boucher, 82, of Absecon, loving husband of Dolores, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Lowell, MA, he was a resident of Absecon for over 50 years. He was graduated from Lowell High School in Lowell, MA and relocated to Absecon, retiring from NAFEC as a computer systems analyst. He was also...

Jan 19, 2013

Claire Endicott, 71, of Galloway Twp., passed away after many years of medical issues on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atlantic City, daughter of Fran and Dot Heinzer, graduated from Pleasantville High School and resided in Oceanville. Claire worked at Galloway Twp’s tax office for many years, was a member...

Jan 19, 2013

Claire Endicott, 71, of Galloway Twp., passed away after many years of medical issues on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atlantic City, daughter of Fran and Dot Heinzer, graduated from Pleasantville High School and resided in Oceanville. Claire worked at Galloway Twp’s tax office for many years, was a member...

Jan 19, 2013

Edward R. Boucher, 82, of Absecon, loving husband of Dolores, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Lowell, MA, he was a resident of Absecon for over 50 years. He was graduated from Lowell High School in Lowell, MA and relocated to Absecon, retiring from NAFEC as a computer systems analyst. He was also...

Jan 16, 2013

Jan 16, 2013

Jean M. Springstead, 67, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013at her home with her family by her side. Born in Manchester, England, she lived in the Cape May County Area for many years before moving to Galloway almost 5 years ago. Mrs. Springstead was a Dental Hygienist with Dr. Goldberg’s office in Rio Grande for 20 years. When...

Jan 16, 2013

Jean M. Springstead, 67, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013at her home with her family by her side. Born in Manchester, England, she lived in the Cape May County Area for many years before moving to Galloway almost 5 years ago. Mrs. Springstead was a Dental Hygienist with Dr. Goldberg’s office in Rio Grande for 20 years. When...

Jan 16, 2013

Jan 12, 2013

Hughes, Marion E. 84 - of Galloway passed away with her loving family at her side on January 12, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Savannah, Ga. where she graduated high school, she then moved to New York where she met her husband Jacob Hughes. His career in the Coast Guard took them to California...

Jan 12, 2013

Hughes, Marion E. 84 - of Galloway passed away with her loving family at her side on January 12, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Savannah, Ga. where she graduated high school, she then moved to New York where she met her husband Jacob Hughes. His career in the Coast Guard took them to California...

Jan 9, 2013

Barbara R. Williams, 50, of Dorothy, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at South Jersey Healthcare Medical Center in Vineland. Born in Somers Point, she grew up in Absecon and lived in Egg Harbor Twp. before moving to Dorothy 6 years ago. Mrs. Williams was an avid antique collector and also enjoyed arts and crafts and sewing. In her younger...

Jan 9, 2013

Barbara R. Williams, 50, of Dorothy, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at South Jersey Healthcare Medical Center in Vineland. Born in Somers Point, she grew up in Absecon and lived in Egg Harbor Twp. before moving to Dorothy 6 years ago. Mrs. Williams was an avid antique collector and also enjoyed arts and crafts and sewing. In her younger...

Jan 3, 2013

John H. dePunte, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Atlanticare, Galloway. Born in Wilmington, DE, he lived many years in Pleasantville before moving to Port St. Lucie, Fl. in 1983. He moved back to New Jersey in 2006 and resided in Egg Harbor Township with his daughters. Mr. dePunted retired from Seaview Country Club in Galloway, working there...

Jan 3, 2013

John H. dePunte, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Atlanticare, Galloway. Born in Wilmington, DE, he lived many years in Pleasantville before moving to Port St. Lucie, Fl. in 1983. He moved back to New Jersey in 2006 and resided in Egg Harbor Township with his daughters. Mr. dePunted retired from Seaview Country Club in Galloway, working there...