obituaries

Jun 14, 2023

Swedesboro - On June 14, 2023. Age 59. Born in Woodbury, NJ he is the son of Alberta D. (Kane) Murray and the late William P. Murray. Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen I. (Tucker) Murray; loving son, Joseph P. Murray and step-daughter, Kristen Kaminskas; brothers, James E. Murray (Wendy), Daniel R, Murray (Suzanne); first cousin and...

Jun 12, 2023

Voorhees- Harry passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a long-time resident of Magnolia. Loving son of the late George H Sturgis, Sr. and Marie Anna Sturgis (nee McCully). Cherished brother of the late George H Sturgis, Jr. and Anna Marie Sturgis. Dear father of Harry Sturgis (Kathy), Mary Anne Whylings, Catherine...

Jun 7, 2023

On June 7, 2023. Age 36. Of Gloucester City. Beloved son of Dawn Collins and the late Jose "Puncho" Garcia. Loving brother of Jeremy Collins, Steven Garcia, Joseph Collins, Brandi Collins, Joselito "Cilo" Garcia and the late Cynthia Garcia. Cherished uncle of Diane, AJ, Mia and Blake. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matt...

Jun 6, 2023

Gloucester City, NJ. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Selma Toal. Selma passed peacefully in her home on June 6th, 2023. Born November 13th, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA. she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Stella (Solomon) Clay. Selma was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph Toal on May 6th, 1997....

Jun 2, 2023

Collingswood – On June 2, 2023. Age 65. Loving and devoted husband of 44 years Lisa M. Hanson (nee Kay). Loving father of Erik Hanson (wife Jenna) and Lindsay Delaney (husband Daniel). Cherished grandpop of Connor Delaney and Cole and Cody Hanson. Predeceased by his parents, Donald M. Hanson and Gertrude R. Hanson (nee Restein).

Tom was...

May 30, 2023

"Bear"

On May 30, 2023. Age 47. Predeceased by his son, Timothy Russell; his parents, Cecelia and William Peters. Survived by his sons, Anthony Russell and Aries Peters-Hernandez; grandson, Jadien Rodriguez-Peters; brother, Brian Peters and his wife Jackie; nephew, Alexander (Leeanne) Peters and niece, Gabriella (Damian), as well as cousins Todd and Michele Draper.

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May 30, 2023

On May 30, 2023. Age 88. (nee Crescenzo) Of Voorhees. Formerly of Haddon Township and Collingswood. Loving wife of 40 years to the late John A. Bruno, Sr. Cherished mother of Stephen F. Bruno, Sr. (Fiance Noelita) and James F. Bruno, Sr (Colleen). Devoted grandmother of Stephen F. Bruno, Jr., Emily Bruno (Fiance Steve), Julia R. Bruno, James F....

May 27, 2023

Riverton – Formerly of Haddon Heights and Rio Grande. Age 81. Suddenly and Peacefully, On May 27, 2023. In the devoted and loving care of Quality Management Associates. Cherished son of the late Charles Wesley Shute and Elizabeth Almeda Shute (nee VanSant). Loving brother of Ruth (late Robert, Sr.) Archer of Winter Haven, Florida. Predeceased by his brother, Jim...

May 26, 2023

Pennsauken, NJ.  Passed away on May 26, 2023, age 72. Gregory will be dearly missed by the staff and his resident friends at Riverfront Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pennsauken, NJ.

Gregory's graveside service will be celebrated on a date to be determined in Waterford Memorial Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford Works, NJ.

Funeral Arrangements...

May 25, 2023

Surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, James passed peacefully on May 25, 2023, at age 66. Loving and devoted husband of the late Joan M. Heiser (nee Gundle). Loving father of Deana M. Dolson and her husband, Joe and James M. Heiser, Jr. and his wife, Sarah. Cherished grandfather of Marissa, Vienna, Priscilla, Finnegan and James III. Son...

May 23, 2023

Gloucester City - On May 23, 2023. Age 85. (nee Morlachetta). Surrounded and in the loving care of her children, Jack (Bernadette) Kain, Lillian (Mike) Kain-Beese, Paul (Maggie) Kain and the late Patricia A. "Tricia" Kain-Sauter (surviving husband Jim) all of "The Holy City." Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, John "Jack" V. Kain; her...

May 23, 2023

"Captain Eddie"

Gloucester City – Surrounded by his loving family, Eddie passed peacefully on May 23, 2023, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Gloucester City, NJ, Ed was a longtime resident of Atlantic City, NJ and Pembroke Park, FL.

Cherished son of the late Edward A. and Wilhelmina Boyle. Predeceased by his...

May 22, 2023

Hollywood, Florida – Formerly of Gloucester City. On May 22, 2023. Age 33. Cherished husband of Karenleen Jimenez.  Adored father of Henry Joseph Moore and Xavier David Moore. Loving Son of Terry Moore and Joan Moore (nee Barron). Beloved brother of Dylan (Adrianne) Moore, Stephen (Katianne) Barron and Terence Moore. Devoted uncle of Taylor Moore, Courtney Moore, Dylan Moore,...

May 19, 2023

Blackwood, NJ formerly of Bellmawr.  Passed away on May 19, 2023, age 72. James will be dearly missed by the staff and his resident friends at Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center in Blackwood, NJ.

James' graveside service will be celebrated on Friday, June 9th at 10 am in Waterford Memorial Cemetery, 679 Pestleton Road, Waterford Works, NJ.

May 15, 2023

On May 15, 2023. Age 39. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by his parents, George E. Miller, Sr. and Eileen Miller (nee Burns). Survived by his children, Zachary Miller, Hayley Rose Miller and Riley Eileen Miller; his siblings, George Miller (Krista), Michael Miller (Christine) and Melissa Adamski as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Shawn was a...

May 13, 2023

On May 13, 2023, in Sicklerville, NJ, due to failing health, Edward E. Gaines, well known as "Lefty" closed his eyes and went to sleep. Born in Philadelphia, PA. he was the son of the late, William "Sonny" and Lillian Rebecca (Anderson) Gaines. In the 1950's, Lefty and his parents moved to Wildwood, NJ, where he married his childhood...

May 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023. Age 66. Of Cherry Hill, NJ. Formerly of Cinnaminson. Survived by her sister, Maureen Heffernan and brothers, Michael Heffernan and David Heffernan. Predeceased by her mother, Margaret Heffeman.

There will be no services at the request of the family. Cremation private.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquires through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City...

May 8, 2023

James A. Schmidt, age 56. Of Westville. Formerly of Cherry Hill. Beloved son of the late Charles G. Schmidt, Sr. and Sherry Ann Schmidt (nee DelRocini). Beloved brother of Robert Schmidt, Sherry Schmidt and Gloria Borrell (Ray). Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews and also survived by Michael, Devon and his...

May 8, 2023

On May 8, 2023. Age 97. Of Brooklawn, NJ. Born on November 25, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late, John and Anna (Albrot) Pokrywka. She is survived by her loving children, John Blazich (Mary Alice), Joseph Blazich, Donna Ciurlino (Randolph); cherished granddaughter, Alison Lynch (Shannon); great-grandchildren, Liam, Fiona and Nora. Catherine was also...

May 8, 2023

Frank J. Vitkow, 71 of Runnemede was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8th. He was born in Philadelphia on Sept 24th, 1951 to Frank and Elizabeth. He grew up with his 5 brothers and sisters at their family home on Union Ave in Bellmawr.

He is survived by his wife...