Obituaries

Joseph 'Joey' Michael Lombardi

Joseph 'Joey' Michael Lombardi

Aug 31, 2023

Lombardi, Joseph Michael ‘Joey’, of Egg Harbor Twp., went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2023. He was born October 13, 1978, in Atlantic City and grew up in Ventnor and Margate; Later residing in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point. Joey loved surfing, fishing, and outdoor activities. He was a gifted athlete and excelled at basketball....

Eva E. Shultz

Eva E. Shultz

Aug 19, 2023

Shultz, Eva E. 83, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong resident of Absecon, NJ, Eva was well-loved in her small town. She was employed by Verizon as a telephone operator and retired in 1993. After retirement, she spent her days caring for her two grandchildren, TJ and Taylor....

Nancy R. Benton

Nancy R. Benton

Aug 11, 2023

Nancy R. Benton,70, a life-long resident of Absecon, New Jersey, passed away on August 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was a nurse at AtlantiCare’s emergency room in Atlantic City for over 35 years.

Nancy is survived by her mother, Olga Davies; her daughter, April Bellettini and son-in-law, Robert Bellettini, Jr.; her granddaughters, Rebecka and Rachael Bellettini;, her...

Michael A. Dienno

Michael A. Dienno

Aug 7, 2023

Dienno, Michael A., 62, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on August 7, 2023. Michael was a great storyteller, immensely proud of his daughter, Kady; and loved his life in Florida; fishing, crabbing, and relaxing on the beach with his soulmate, Cecelia.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Kady; his soulmate, Cecelia Obie; his sisters, Joanne (Mark) Manning, Diane Rouse and...

Margaret Lisa Capone

Margaret Lisa Capone

Aug 1, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Lisa Capone nee Kelly, 60, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home and surrounded by family after an extended illness. Peggy was born in Buffalo, New York and spent her youth in Bowie and Pasadena Maryland where she grew up with her parents and eight siblings.

Peggy was a graduate of...

Angelica Hickson

Angelica Hickson

Jul 28, 2023

On July 28, 2023, at 8:09 PM, beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother; Angelica Hickson (Reyes), entered into eternal rest. She was surrounded by her husband, close family and friends that loved her dearly.

Angelica was born on October 21, 1991 to Norma Angelica and Moises Reyes in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Angelica and her brother, Moises were raised in Puerto...

Elsie B. Keeping

Elsie B. Keeping

Jul 20, 2023

Keeping, Elsie B. (Carr), 83, of Absecon, passed away July 20, 2023. Born in Atlantic City, she grew up in the inlet and graduated from Atlantic City High School, before moving to Absecon where she was a resident for 64 years. Elsie has been a long-time member of the United Methodist Church at Absecon. Family was very important to Elsie...

Giuseppe (Joe) Larotonda

Giuseppe (Joe) Larotonda

Jul 15, 2023

LaRotonda, Giuseppe (Joe), 85, of Absecon, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 15th, 2023. Born on February 5, 1938 in Filiano, Italy. He went on to serve his country in the elite Carabinieri Police Force. In 1965 Joe and his wife Mattea left a beautiful life in Italy to live the American Dream. They settled...

Louis M. Levin

Louis M. Levin

Jun 30, 2023

Levin, Louis M., 83, of Seaville, passed away June 30, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 6, 1940, where he lived with his family until he married the love of his life, Pat Powell. They were happily married for 55 years. They raised their family in Philadelphia, Somers Point and Seaville. Lou lived for his family and enjoyed making...

Robert (Bob) P. Barlow

Robert (Bob) P. Barlow

Jun 14, 2023

Barlow, Robert P. (Bob), 70, of Egg Harbor City, passed away June 14, 2023. Born in Atlantic City, He’s been a resident of Egg Harbor City for many years. ‘Bob’ worked with the Atlantic City Fire Department, retiring as Captain, several years ago. He is survived by his life partner, Mattia Brown; his son, Jay Brown; his brother, John Barlow...

James L. Kerrigan

James L. Kerrigan

Jun 1, 2023

James L. Kerrigan, 63, of Absecon passed away in his sleep on June 1, 2023. He was born in Atlantic City to the late James P. Kerrigan and Anna B. (Farrelly) Kerrigan. He has been a life-long resident of Absecon. He worked as a team member in the food and beverage industry his entire adult life, under the guidance of...

Franklin Leland 'Lee' Weed, Sr.

Franklin Leland 'Lee' Weed, Sr.

May 29, 2023

Weed, Franklin Leland Sr, “Lee”, age 60, closed his eyes on Monday, May 29th, 2023, after a long-standing battle with chronic health issues. They say that “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” Let me tell you about this particular Weed, known to all his friends & family by the name of Lee. Lee was born on...

Jean Marie Reed Goodman

Jean Marie Reed Goodman

May 25, 2023

Jean Marie Reed Goodman, 95, of Galloway, passed away May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Charles and Margaret Yeager Reed. As a young child, she moved to Atco, NJ with her family. After marrying her late husband, George Goodman, she lived in Absecon for 71 years. Jean liked spending time with...

Ralph J. Maruca, Jr.

Ralph J. Maruca, Jr.

May 20, 2023

Ralph Joseph Maruca, Jr., formerly of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Born in Wyoming, PA. He was the son of the late Ralph Maruca, Sr. and Agnes (Krett) Maruca. He was a graduate of Wyoming High School, Class of 1954, and Pennsylvania State University.

Mr. Maruca was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was known for his...

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie

May 12, 2023

Ann (Nancy) E. Gillespie, 72, of Absecon, New Jersey, peacefully passed away May 12, 2023, following many years of health issues. Born in 1951 in Philadelphia, she was raised in Margate, and eventually moved to Absecon.

Nancy graduated Holy Spirit High School in 1969 and went on to do various careers including being a hairdresser and avid crafter.

Gardening, planting...

Geneva (Genevieve) Hazelwood

Geneva (Genevieve) Hazelwood

May 10, 2023

Hazelwood, Geneva (Genevieve), Estelle (Beggs), age 90, of_Northfield, NJ, passed away May 10, 2023 at Excel Care of Egg Harbor with her daughters by her side. Born in Pinoak, WV, she grew up in Lashmeet, WV and lived in Aberdeen, MD and Oxford, PA before moving to Northfield in 1960 where she resided in the same home for all those...

Cecelia K. Updegrove

Cecelia K. Updegrove

Apr 28, 2023

Cecelia K. Updegrove, 71, of Atlantic City, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Thomas A. Updegrove and Trinity Updegrove. A gathering will be 12PM to 2PM on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will follow at 2PM. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.

Joe Anne Mclaughlin

Joe Anne Mclaughlin

Apr 20, 2023

Joe-Anne McLaughlin, aged 73, was a passionate poet and writer who peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on February 28, 1950, Joe-Anne was a remarkable individual whose memory will forever be cherished.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Julia Boehm, her loving husband Hayden Carruth, and her beloved son Adam McLaughlin....

Nena S. Moor

Nena S. Moor

Apr 10, 2023

Moor, Nena S., 98, of Absecon, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023. Nena was born in Philadelphia on September 1,1924 to Charles and Alice Schroyer. She graduated from Girls High School and Peirce Junior College, married Joseph O. Moor in 1947 and began a life in Absecon in 1950. She worked for many years as a dental assistant for...

Mary E. Stenson

Mary E. Stenson

Apr 9, 2023

Stenson, Mary E., 92, of Absecon, passed away April 9, 2023. Born in Ventnor, she lived in Cherry Point, North Carolina, California before moving to Absecon 55 years ago. Mary worked as a school nurse for the Pleasantville Board of Education before her retirement many years ago. She was a long-time member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Absecon where she...