obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023. Age 77. Of Pennsauken. Formerly of Maple Shade and Woodlynne, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Rosemary (nee: Joseph) Somers. Loving wife of 40 years to the late Joseph F. DeNick. Cherished mother of Joanne Thurston, Kathleen DeNick. Devoted grandmother of Chelsea, Joseph, Anjelica, Stephanie, Danielle, Jessica,...

Aug 18, 2023

Southampton, NJ – On August 18, 2023. Age 90. (nee Surre). Formerly of Medford, NJ and East Northport, NY. Loving and devoted wife of 37 years to the late John Wallace Valleau, Jr. Loving mother of John W. Valleau, III and his wife Marjorie, Steven Valleau, Mark Valleau and his wife Megan, Kenneth Valleau and his wife Rocky, Gregg...

Aug 14, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family, Joe passed peacefully on August 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Longtime resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 53 years to Mary Ann Knecht (nee McHenry). Loving father of Stacy Starkweather (Jeremy) and Michael J. Knecht. Predeceased by his grandson, Justin Eager and his parents, George and Grace Knecht. Beloved...

Aug 14, 2023

Surrounded by her loving family on August 14, 2023. Age 80. Of Clayton, DE. Formerly of Gloucester City.

Loving wife of 52 years of the late Jerry W. Eng. Loving mother of John J. Eng and Kathleen Lee (Kin). Cherished grandmother of Emma Lee. Beloved sister of Mona Tam (Chock Nam), Carolyn Hom (Thomas), Doreen Ling (Yuen),...

Aug 13, 2023

On August 13, 2023. Age 68. Of Gloucester City. Loving father of Melissa Gettings (Tom), Sarah Abrams, Gregory Dick and Laura Draper. Predeceased by his son, Jason Abrams. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Greyson, Ryleigh, Jaxson and Cali. Loving fiancé of Kimmy. Beloved brother of George "Spike" Abrams, Betty Cooper, Eddie Abrams, Fred Abrams and the late Peggy Abrams.

Aug 8, 2023

On August 8, 2023. Age 60. Of Bordentown. Born in Riverside, NJ on November 29, 1962 to the late Bill Bachman and Ruth Bachman Laurito (nee Martin).  Also predeceased by his brother, Bill Bachman (surviving wife Suzanne).

Survived by his brother, Bruce Bachman and sister, Cindy Poole; nephews, Danny Bachman, Scott Bachman, Ryan Bachman and Jeremey Poole,...

Jul 31, 2023

Surrounded by his family at home, Antonio passed peacefully on July 31, 2023, at the age of 91. Of Collingswood. Formerly a longtime resident of Rahway, NJ. Loving and devoted husband of Lorraine DiGiorgio. Beloved father of John (Carolyn) and step-father of Angela and Robert (Kati). Cherished grandfather of Abigail and step-grandfather of Alyssa (Tom), Nicole (Aaron), Johnny, Elizabeth,...

Jul 28, 2023

"Pop"

Surrounded by his family, Pop passed peacefully on July 28, 2023, at the age of 90 at his home in Williamstown, NJ. Formerly a longtime resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 60 years to Dolores "Sue" Davis (nee McColligan). Loving father of Stan, Jr. (Alicia) and JoAnn (Rick). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas (Kristin),...

Jul 27, 2023

Gloucester City- Meredith passed peacefully on July 27, 2023, at the age of 53. Born in Camden, NJ. Meredith is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, James Flinn; cherished daughters, Jete A. Lockett (Lance), Kadyn L. Flinn; her beloved grandson, Reign Lockett; father, William Gruff (Judith); mother, Bobbie Curtis-Monteros (Stephen Monteros); her maternal grandmother, Minnie Mealey; uncle,...

Jul 27, 2023

On July 27, 2023. Age 74. Of Mt. Laurel. Formerly of Gloucester City.

Survived by her son, Robert S. Kotter, III and his wife, Kimberly; grandchildren, Braden Kotter, Kaelin Kotter and Toren Kotter; sisters, Kathleen McIntyre and Theresa Cimino (Charles); Goddaughter and niece, Amy Lazovitz (Andrew) and Godson and nephew, James Willoughby.

Predeceased by her...

Jul 23, 2023

"1 OK GUY"

On July 23, 2023. Age 70. Of Deptford. Formerly of Cherry Hill. Predeceased by his parents, Andrew and Jean Franklin (nee Atkins), his daughter, Nikki Franklin; and his siblings, Robert and Rosalind. Survived by his children, Mercedes Franklin, Victoria Holland, Camelle Franklin and their mother, Emilia Eubanks; grandchildren, Alexus Lindsey, Carl Berry, Tarajee Holland...

Jul 23, 2023

David passed peacefully, God came and gave him his wings on July 23, 2023, at the age of 42. Of Westville, formerly of Hamilton and Freehold, NJ. Born in Magnolia, NJ he was the son of Doris (Lonabaugh) DuBois and the late Dennis DuBois. Beloved father of Brielle and Olivia DuBois; loving brother of Denise DuBois-Fair, Danielle Philot (Joe)....

Jul 23, 2023

Surrounded by her loving family at home, Sarah passed peacefully on July 23, 2023, at the age of 88. (nee Williamson). Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted wife of 58 years to the late Henry Earl Whitten, Jr. Loving mother of Linda Dewechter (Dan), David Whitten (Charmaine), Judith Whitten, Gary Whitten (Lisa) and Lori Kraft (Jeffrey). Cherished...

Jul 22, 2023

Deptford Township – Formerly of Williamstown. On July 22, 2023. Age 72. Survived by her daughter, Melissa Hennig; companion, Bob Keen and her brother and sister.

Service and Burial private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at  www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Deborah Kennedy. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

Jul 22, 2023

Suddenly, On July 22, 2023. Age 31. Of Philadelphia, PA. Formerly of Cherry Hill. Loving Son of the late Eric Johnson and Kelly K. Collins. Beloved father of Dylan J. Collins, Jr. Cherished brother of Christine Collins and Casey Cain.

Dylan was raised in Cherry Hill and attended Cherry Hill West High School.

At the...

Jul 21, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family at home, Dennis passed peacefully on July 21, 2023, at the age of 71. Of Westville. Loving and devoted husband of 45 years to Doris M. DuBois (nee Lonabaugh). Beloved father of Denise DuBois-Fair, David DuBois and Danielle Philot (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Andrew Cuff, Keion Philot, Brielle DuBois, Olivia DuBois, Albany Philot and...

Jul 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023. Age 83. Of West Deptford. Formerly of Exton, PA. Loving wife of 38 years to the late Robert J. Smith. Loving mother of Stephen Smith and Karen Krokenberger. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Krokenberger, Caroline Smith and Katherine Smith. Beloved sister of Harriett Southwick and Deborah Harris (Dale). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Jul 19, 2023

Riverside- Maria Elena passed peacefully on July 19, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Quito, Ecuador, SA she was the youngest of six children born to Juan Reinaldo Bastidas Flores and Luz Maria Martiñez Pazmiño OBM and had been last of her generation.

Cherished mother of Maria Elena Landazuri (Steven Herbst); loving grandmother of Maria...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023. Age 83. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 42 years to Cynthia O'Brien. Loving father of Shannon Nagy (Richard) and Robert J. O'Brien, III (Casey). Cherished grandfather of Justin. Beloved brother of Maureen O'Brien, Mary Ann Guinoiseau (Gilbert), the late Daniel O'Brien and the late Margaret Mary O'Brien. Bob is also survived by many nieces...

Jul 14, 2023

Sewell – Formerly of Mantua, Pitman and Clayton. On July 14, 2023. Age 68 in the ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab. in Sewell. Survived by her best and cherished friend over 37 years, Jeanne (husband John) Morrell. Beloved Daughter of the late Ernest Z. Stiles and Lillian Eva Stiles (nee Willets).

Gladys was born in Woodbury. She...