obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

On January 25, 2025. Age 84. Of Camden City. Jockie Yelverton was born on May 11, 1940, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was educated in the Warren County School District. After graduating from Dillard High School in 1961, he moved from North Carolina to Camden New Jersey to start a family and continue his academic studies. In 1968, he...

Jan 23, 2025

On January 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Of Cherry Hill. (nee Rapchick) Loving mother of Leslie Quaid (Jesse), Patricia Ryan and Richard Ryan, Jr. (Kristin). Cherished Nana of Reese and Rhett. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Velma Rapchick. Also survived by her sister, JoAnn Reifsnyder (Mark), many loving nieces and nephews as well as her beloved...

Jan 22, 2025

Pemberton, NJ and formerly of NJ Medford. Passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Mount Holly, NJ, he was the son of the late, Alfred and Olivia (Harris) Patterson.

Myron is survived by his wife, Cindy Snow; sons, Maurice L. Patterson, Durrell J. Patterson; grandchildren, Makia Patterson, Autumn Patterson, Aurora...

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph D. Raube, Sr., 86, of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 25, 1938, in Camden, NJ, Joseph was the beloved husband of Dolores Cleary Raube for over 60 years. Together, they raised three sons: Joseph D. Raube Jr., David Charles Raube,...

Jan 16, 2025

On January 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Of Westville. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathleen C. Hart (nee Staepel); children; Robert Hart, Jr. (Aimee), Theresa Hart (Brian Dromgoole), Joseph Hart (Amanda), Kathleen Wallace (Gregory), Christopher Hart (Laura) and Julia Hart (Richard Muller); grandchildren Robert III, Bridget, Elise, Connor, Kaitlyn, Daniel, Michael, Andrew, Anna, Emma, Maryanne,...

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Herzog of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on January 16, 2025, at age 65. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late, Morris and Marion (Schwinzer) Herzog. Robert affectionately known as Bobby is survived by his housemates, friends and caregivers of Kelsch Associates, Westville, NJ.

Bobby had a kind and gentle spirit. He...

Jan 15, 2025

On January 15, 2025, Age 75 (nee Morlachetta) Of Mickleton and formerly of Gibbstown. Peacefully in the loving care of her husband of 25 years, Robert W. Sochor and devoted and adored daughters, Erica (Vittorio) Harding, Dana (Jon) Russo, Paula (Jimmy) Clark. Cherished daughter of the late Paul Morlachetta and Helen Morlachetta  (nee Miller). Loving grandmother of Ryan and...

Jan 13, 2025

Of Burlington, NJ passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at the age of 42.  Born in Willingboro, NJ he was the son of Connie M. Swiderski (nee Manetas) and the late David T. Swiderski.  Eric is also survived by his cherished son, Bryson Swiderski, sister Stephanie Bryne (Swiderski), brother-in-law Kyle Byrne, niece Juliana Payne, a close cousin Justin...

Jan 12, 2025

Dana A. Schafer Deptford – Passed on January 12, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late, Dolores DeMonte. Dana is survived by her loving children, Chris Graves (Nellie), AJ Alzate (Hannah) and Jennifer Boyer; cherished grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Julieanna, Dezmyn, Emma, Meadow, Junior, Gracelyn, Nellie and Cullen; great grandchildren:...

Jan 10, 2025

Of Bellmawr NJ, Suddenly and Sadly passed away on the evening of January 10, 2025. Born on October 6th, 1937, Eva was raised in Gloucester City. Eva was an avid reader often spending her free time finishing a book she couldn't put down all in 1 day. Eva loved the holidays and always found much joy in spoiling her...

Jan 10, 2025

Phillip F. Drinkwater, III (Skip). On January 10, 2025. Age 65. Of Schuylkill Haven, PA and formerly of Pitman, NJ. Beloved son of the late Phillip Francis Drinkwater, Jr. and Elizabeth Anne Drinkwater (nee Bulkley). In the loving and devoted care of his wife of 44 years, Sallie Kay Drinkwater (nee James). Cherished father of Sarah Drinkwater (John), Laura...

Jan 6, 2025

Of Gloucester City, Age 56, Passed away Suddenly on January 6, 2025. Loving husband of the late Tina DeFrank (nee Houser). Cherished father of John DeFrank, III and Jeena Lee DeFrank. Devoted grandfather of Elena DeFrank. Beloved brother of Frank DeFelice, Linda Julia and Rose Blasker.

John was born in Camden City and raised in Gloucester City...

Jan 5, 2025

Millsboro, DE and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in West Chester, PA, Donald was the son of the late, Charles W. and Eleanor May (Davis) Burnett.

Donald is survived by his loving and devoted husband Jorge M. Lopez-Zuniga; sons, Christopher and Peter (Jennifer); cherished grandsons,...

Jan 2, 2025

Haddon Township and Formerly of the Northeast section of Philadelphia, PA. Suddenly, On January 2, 2025, at the age of 64. David   was the son of the late, Edward F. and Joan Mary (nee Hartigan) Tague. David is survived by his loving and devoted husband James Cleary. Loving brother of Mary Joan Niemiec (Michael); beloved uncle of Mathew Padilla,...

Jan 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, at the age of 92 Of Voorhees. NJ. Formerly of Camden, NJ. Son of the late James A. and Ida Bounds (nee Jones). In addition to his parents, James is predeceased by his sister, Jeane Williams. Survived by his sister Kathryne Langford as well as his fellow members of the Bright Memorial Disciples of Christ...

Dec 31, 2024

Camden, NJ. On December 31, 2024. Precious son of Guillermo Figueroa and Jeymi Yorleni Medina Ambrocio; brother of William Alejandro Figueroa and Sherlyn Belen Figueroa.

Family and friend may visit on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Church of God – Camden, 2706 Federal Street, Camden, NJ. Graveside services will follow...

Dec 29, 2024

On December 29, 2024. Age 69.  Of Voorhees Township, NJ. Formerly of Beaufort, South Carolina. Beloved son of the late Elmer Charles Seder and Anna Mae Seder (nee Onavage). Devoted father of the late Kimberly Seder and Robert Seder. Cherished brother of Brenda Peak and Donna Strickler. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Keith was born in...

Dec 28, 2024

Gloucester City – On December 28, 2024, at the age of 98. Frank was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 71 years to the late Darline Lee Keebler (nee Ternau). Loving father of Karen Hartman (late Robert), the late Lynda Keebler and the late Frankie Keebler. Beloved Poppy of grandsons Frankie Willerton (Dana) and...

Dec 28, 2024

In the loving care of his beloved wife Denise, Owen passed peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 56. Born in Annapolis, MD, Owen was raised in Baltimore and attended Washington Twp. and Clayton High Schools. He currently resided in Audubon, NJ. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Denise Allen Garrett; his son, Kenneth...

Dec 27, 2024

On December 27, 2024, at the age of 82. Of Brooklawn. Formerly of Camden.

Daughter of the late Leon and Anna Kelly. Pat is survived by her brother, Leon Kelly and many loving nieces and nephews.

Pat was raised in South Camden and was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. She worked as an...