obituaries
Joan A. Windston
Oct 21, 2026
Joan A. Windston, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at the age of 87, with her beloved friend and caregiver Carole at her side. Lifelong resident of Audubon, NJ.
Loving wife of the late Owen A. Windston. Cherished daughter of the late Paul and Emma Adus. Beloved “Mom Mom” of Ken & Carole Sturgis, Luke Sturgis, Jake Sturgis and Madison...
Samantha "Sam" Robyn Serratelli
Sep 30, 2026
Samantha Robyn Serratelli, affectionately known as “Sam,” passed away peacefully at Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill on September 30, 2026, at the age of 40. Born in Towson, Maryland, on September 2, 1986, she resided in Thorofare, New Jersey.
Sam was a loving partner, daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She is survived by her devoted partner of 22 years, Stephen Bascone;...
Walter W. McCleary
Oct 18, 2026
Walter W. McCleary, affectionately known as “Walt,” passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, at the age of 72. He was a longtime resident of Brooklawn.
Born on August 15, 1954, in Philadelphia to the late Walter McCleary and Joann McDonald McCleary, Walt grew up in National Park and graduated from Gateway Regional High School, Class...
Linda J. Brophy
Oct 18, 2026
Linda J. Brophy (née Domanski), affectionately known as “Lin,” passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden, NJ, at the age of 75.
Born on August 28, 1951, in Camden, NJ, to the late Walter Domanski and Thelma Rink Domanski, Lin was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ. She was a high school...
Rosemary C. Lee
Oct 14, 2026
Rosemary C. Lee, age 79, of Westville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 14, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1947 to the late Edward Francis Widen and Rose Marie Widen (nee Kearns) in Philadelphia, PA. Rosemary was raised in Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1965.
Rosemary was predeceased by her husband of...
Jane Jefferis
Oct 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026, in the loving and devoted care of her husband and family. Jane went to be with the Lord. Age 87 (nee Savidge) Of Elk Township and formerly of Chesterfield Township. Devoted and beloved wife of 64 years to James Edward Jefferis. Cherished mother of J. Eric Jefferis, Daniel E. Jefferis & Kimberly Williams, & Teal S....
John R. Graham
Oct 9, 2026
John R. Graham, affectionately known as Johnnie Ray, age 69, of Pemberton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted caregivers, and returned to his Lord on his 69th birthday, October 9, 2026.
Johnnie Ray was born on October 9, 1957, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late AristerGraham and Ruby Lee Jones. In addition to his parents,...
Earl J. Cochran, Jr. "Mickey"
Oct 9, 2026
Earl J. Cochran, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the age of 89. A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, New Jersey, Mickey was born in Camden on July 1, 1937, to the late Earl J. Cochran, Sr. and Catherine (née Alber) Cochran.
Mickey proudly served his country in the United...
Stephen Kieran Kain
Oct 2, 2026
Stephen Kieran Kain, age 59, of Gloucester City, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Pennsylvania Hospital, in the loving care of his siblings.
Born on August 23, 1967, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ. He was a graduate of Saint Mary’s Grammar School, Class of 1981, and Gloucester City High School, Class of 1985.
After graduation, Steve...
William Edward Sowerbutts,III
Sep 30, 2026
On September 30, 2026, at the age of 73, Bill passed peacefully. Of Medford, NJ. Formerly of Levittown, PA.
Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 37 years, Nancy D. Sowerbutts (nee Barclay); sister, Patricia Wawzyniecki (Stefan) and brother, David J. Sowerbutts; sisters-in-law, Donna H. Barclay and Rebecca A. McCray; and nieces and nephews Jessica, Stefan Peter, Rachel, Mark,...
Patricia Weiss
Sep 28, 2026
On September 28, 2026, age 84, (nee DeCollibus) of Gloucester City. Formerly of Boothwyn, PA, Bala Cynwyd, PA and North Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord. Survived by her two children, Nick Weiss and Carisma Weiss; three grandchildren, Abigail Weiss, Jocelyn Weiss and Zipporah Weiss; 1 great-grandchild, Journey Nunez.
Patricia started a career in ballet early in her life...
John J. Gugel, Sr.
Sep 28, 2026
John J. Gugel Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in West Deptford, NJ, on September 28, 2026. Born in Camden, NJ, to the late Fred Gugel and Leona Gugel (nee Meade), John was raised in Gloucester City and spent time living in Camden before settling in West Deptford, where he resided for over 40 years.
A dedicated craftsman,...
Edward G. Elwell
Sep 27, 2026
Edward G. Elwell, 70, of Gloucester City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2026.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, on January 2, 1956, to Edward Angelo and Theresa Elwell, Edward was a lifelong resident of the area. He was self-employed for many years as a dedicated exterminator.
A devoted family man above all else, Edward was a...
Alethia Karen Ross
Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026. Age 77. Of Collingswood, NJ and formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Devoted mother of Michelle Martino, Michael Ross and Kyla Ross.
Cremation will be private at the request of the family at Philadelphia Crematories Inc. in Philadelphia, PA.
Celebration of Life will be announced in this obituary when finalized by the family.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com...
Christopher Benjamin Hughes, Sr.
Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, 2026, at the age of 42. Of Gloucester City.
Loving father of Kerianne Hughes, Eric Morris Jr., Christopher Benjamin Hughes, Jr. and the late Caelyn Hughes. Beloved son of the late Benjamin F. Hughes and the late Ellen Muller (Paul). Loving brother of Eric Irizarry (LuAnn), Todd Hughes, Tiffany Valez and the late Kerianne Hughes. Loving boyfriend and...
Richard "Dick" E. Wright
Sep 24, 2026
Surrounded by and in the loving care of his family, Dick passed peacefully at home in Pine Hill on September 24, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Camden, NJ, to the late Richard A. Wright and Frances Heade Wright, Dick was raised in Gloucester City, where he was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1963.
Dick...
Joseph James Donato
Sep 22, 2026
Joseph James Donato, Age 89 of Merchantville and formerly of Gloucester City, passed away peacefully at Cooper Hospital on September 22, 2026 with his loving family by his side. Loving and cherished husband of 55 years to Mary Edna Donato (nee Burke). Devoted father of Joseph F. (Stephanie) Donato and Michael J. Donato. Beloved grandfather of Nicholas M. Donato and...
Diane M. Ottinger
Sep 21, 2026
On September 21, 2026, Diane passed peacefully away at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill, at the age of 68.
Diane was a longtime resident Of Pennsauken. Loving mother of Diana Spavlik. Cherished grandmother of Eric Spavlik, Noel Fisher and Miranda Turner (Shaianne) . Adored great-grandmother of Isabella Perez (Bella) and Matilda Fisher-Burgos (Tilly).
Predeceased by her parents, Frank Donato and Laura Spavlik; brothers,...
Gail Irene Sendor
Sep 18, 2026
Gail Irene Sendor, Age 75, (nee White) passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at CareOne Harmony Village in Moorestown, New Jersey. Formerly of Mount Laurel, Delran and the Northeast Section of Philadelphia, PA.
Born July 06, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Richard White and Phyllis White (nee Shaffer).
Gail worked for many years as an...
James Wing Eng
Sep 17, 2026
James Wing Eng, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Gloucester City, New Jersey, on October 5, 1934, James was the son of the late Joseph Wing Eng and Siu Ying Wong. He was a graduate of...
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