obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Michael A. Marchionne Sr., age 59, on September 9, 2023 of Mt. Laurel. Formerly of Brooklawn. Survived by his wife, Stephanie Marchionne (nee Adler); children, Dia Marchionne (Andrew), Dana Marchionne (Tommaso), Michael A. Marchionne, Jr. (Heather) and Jason Streit; grandchildren, Lorenzo, Grafton, and Libero; brothers, Carmine Marchionne, Mark Marchionne (Jane)...

Sep 9, 2023

Of Williamstown, formerly of Voorhees, NJ, on September 9, 2023. Age 82.  Born in Edwardsville, PA on May 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late, Thomas and Helen (Tabol) Fortuna.

Cared for and loved by her friends and staff at Kelsch Associates she was adored by many including her boyfriend, Mark. Marie was a very...

Sep 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023. Age 55. Of Gloucester City. (nee Sanford). Devoted wife of the late Brian C. Wiese, Sr. Loving mother of Brian C. Wiese, Jr. (Erica), Deanna Wiese and Rebecca Camp (Matthew). Cherished grandmother of Brian III, Anthony, Spencer, Madelyn, Auden and Wyatt. Loving daughter of the late Charles D. Sanford (surviving Brenda) and the late Carol...

Sep 1, 2023

Peacefully, On September 1, 2023. Age 58. Of Paulsboro, NJ. Born in Woodbury, NJ she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Haddock) Magri. Beloved mother of Justin Hall, Alexis Turlington; loving grandmother of Braden Turlington; cherished brother of Rick and Tom Magri.

Marylou worked for several years as a home health aide out of...

Aug 31, 2023

West Collingswood Heights- Millie passed peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 83. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Mildred M. (Eckerle) Lynch. Cherished mother of Linda J. Piscopio, Joseph P. Piscopio (Lisa); loving grandmother of Daniel, Christian, Nola and Grace. She is also survived by her life-long friends,...

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023. Age 70. Of Lindenwold. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Richard and Anastasia (Kennedy) Burkhardt. He is survived by his sons, Michael Burkhardt, Jr., Steven Burkhardt (Trish), grandchildren, Stevie, Trevin, Domenika, Michael III, sister, Maryann Zearfoss (Zig) and his brothers, Jimmy and Bernie Burkhardt. Predeceased by his brothers, Richie, Larry,...

Aug 26, 2023

Bob passed peacefully on August 26, 2023, at the age of 65. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late, Robert L. Sr. and Vita (Finazzo) Hodge. A long-time resident of Gloucester City, loving and devoted husband of 45 years to Karen L. (Cowley) Hodge. Proud father of Kimberly A. Hodge (James), Robert L. Hodge, III,...

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023. Of Cherry Hill. Formerly of Marlton. (nee Rothstein) Age 89. Loving wife of the late Robert Grinker (1968) and Jules I. Savin (October 13, 2010). Cherished mother of the late Cathy Ellen Grinker (May 18, 1970) who was her only child.

Gaye was born in Newark, NJ. She was an extremely spiritual person.  ...

Aug 25, 2023

Walter P. Fritchie III, Cherry Hill NJ.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Walter P Fritchie II and Marie Henry Barfeld (Fritchie). Survived by his aunt, Ann Lyndell and cousins, Elizabeth Lyndell, Susan Pepiak, Steven Lyndell, Stacey Robinson and her husband, Jonathan K. Robinson and their daughter, Shannon Kelly Robinson. Devoted son and nephew who always looked out...

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...