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Mar 31, 2018

On March 31, 2018. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Lavin) Murphy. Joan is survived by her sisters, Mary Romania (Samuel), Veronica White, Patricia White, her brother Thomas Murphy (Ruth). Known as "Sweet Aunt Joan" to her many nieces and nephews, she was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by Anthony, Rachel,...

Mar 31, 2018

On March 31, 2018,  Dominick Raymond Helms, age 17, tragically lost his life in an accident involving a motor vehicle.  Dom was an outgoing, friendly very funny kid who loved everyone he met.  More importantly, anyone who ever met Dom loved him.  He was a hard worker who was always eager to learn new skills at his job and...

Mar 27, 2018

On March 27, 2018, at the age of 52. Of Brooklawn. Son of the late John F. Davidson and Janet Davidson (nee Runner). Loving father of John P. Davidson, III (Ashley), Samantha Girgenti (William), Hali Davidson and Kasey Davidson. Cherished grandfather of Conner. Beloved brother of Michael Davidson and uncle of Coral Davidson.

John was...

Mar 23, 2018

Surrounded by her loving family, on March 23, 2018. Age 90. (nee Underwood) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 66 years to the late Egidio "Gene" D. Rovere.  Loving mother of Theresa Rovere Grimm (Frank), Kathleen Rovere Nicholson (John), Linda Rovere Garris and Michele Rovere Lanciano (Domenic). Cherished grandmother of Emily Grimm Backowski (Benjamin), Caitlin Grimm Giles...

Mar 22, 2018

Emery James Bittmann, 81, of Gloucester City, lost his battle with cancer on 3/22/18. Emery was a long time resident of Gloucester and dedicated to his community. He was a member of the VFW 3620, Odd Fellows Amity 166, Knights of Columbus, and was member and past commander of American Legion post 135. He assumed administration of Cedar Grove...

Mar 21, 2018

On March 21, 2018. Age 60. Of Gloucester City. Survived by his children, Timothy Stubbs and Molly Stubbs; grandchildren, Julian, Joseph, Carli, and Timmy; brother, Ken Stubbs and sister, Kathleen Ernst. Son of the late Al Stubbs and the late Dolores Connor. Tim was a union pipefitter for Local #322 out of Winslow. When he wasn't found spending time with...

Mar 20, 2018

On March 20, 2018, Christine "Chris" McKenna, age 59, was born in Queens, NY on October 18, 1958. Beloved daughter to Bohdan Pestrak and the late Irma Pestrak, cherished sister to Irene Pestrak, the late Michael Pestrak, Helena Pestrak and Mary Pestrak. Loving mother to her son, Timothy McKenna (Katie), daughters Heather Dunbar (Matthew), Jennifer Swayngim (Sean), and Kathryn McKenna....

Mar 19, 2018

On March 19, 2018. Age 77. Of Gloucester City. Born in Atlantic City, he was the son of the late William F. Kipp, Sr. and Milrdred (Darcy) Kipp. Beloved father of Jackie Karge and Cheryl Pace, grandfather of Nicole and Frankie Karge, Collin and Evan Pace. Bill is also survived by his...

Mar 18, 2018

On March 18, 2018. "ER" Age 64. Of Woodbury. Beloved father of Ernest R. Mitchell, Jr., Brian R., Richard E., Michelle L. Mitchell, Tina M. Mitchell, Ashley L. Hamburg and Marie M. Mitchell, brother of Michael, Butch, Billy, Cheryl, Cindy, Debra, Donna, Lori and the late Dennis Mitchell. Ernest is also survived...

Mar 18, 2018

Joseph Jacob Alexander, 94 years old, passed away quietly in Collingswood , New Jersey on March 18, 2018.  Survived by his sister Alice A. Northam, daughter Joan A. Kurtzman, nephew Mark A. Northam, and niece Dale Gray.

Son, big brother, friend, sailor, husband, artist, photographer and musician.  My Dad (everyone called him Joe, except for Alice who...

Mar 17, 2018

On March 17, 2018, Age 72, Formerly of Gloucester City, Of Bellmawr, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Audubon, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Theresa (Simmerman) Coleman. Ida is survived by her daughter, Ida Jennings (Jeff), three grandsons, Tyler (Sweetpea), Brandon (Porkypine) and...

Mar 13, 2018

Surrounded by her loving family at home, on March 13, 2018, at the age of 75. (nee Genther) Of Westville. Loving and devoted wife of 53 years to Thomas J. Donnelly. Loving mother of Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. (Dawn) and Kathleen Nordaby (Kevin). Cherished grandmother of Shea, Griffin, Callaghan and Kylie. Beloved step-sister of Rudy...

Mar 12, 2018

On March 12, 2018. Age 84. Of Toms River, NJ and formerly of Elizabeth, NJ. Loving husband of the late Clara Keefe. Beloved father of Kevin Keefe, Bonnie Keefe and Susan Thomas. Devoted grandfather of 2 and great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Sharon Scattauro.

William...

Mar 11, 2018

On March 11, 2018. Age 83. (nee Whalen) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of the late Warren Siman and cherished mother of the late William Siman. Loving mother of Nadine Franchi (Jeff), Theresa Bjerring (Dan) and Michael Garr (Cindy). Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Adam, Erica, Amy, Zachary and Allie....

Mar 8, 2018

Surrounded by his family, on March 8, 2018, at the age of 73. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 54 years to Diane L. White (nee Chessman). Loving father of Tamara White Diodati and her husband, Anthony of Mullica Hill. Cherished Pop-Pop of  Kaila, Krista and Kasey Diodati. Also survived by his nephews, Jason Chessman...

Mar 7, 2018

O n March 7, 2018.  Born in Spring Lake, she was the d aughter of the late George  and Pearl (Newman) Martin.  Beloved mother of  Michael Torpey (Melissa), loving grandmother to Mason and Miles Torpey and sister of Russell Martin. She was predeceased by her husband James Torpey in 2016. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 5, 2018

On March 5, 2018. (nee Berkowitz). Age 94. Loving wife of the late Prinsen H. Burch. Cherished mother of the late Michele A. Burch - Marden. Funeral Arrangements are PENDING at this time. McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City  Ph: 856-456-1142

Mar 4, 2018

Of Gloucester City – age 101, on Sunday, March 4, 2018, centenarian Irene Grace Sherry (nee Broderick) returned home to be with her Father in heaven. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Irene moved to Gloucester City and married Martin J. Sherry at age 21. In addition to raising her own children with her husband, Irene was lovingly involved in the...

Mar 4, 2018

"Jaybird" On March 4, 2018, at the age of 40. Of Gloucester City. Beloved and cherished son of James Abrams (Kimmy) and Susan Henry Nevins (Bob). Loving brother of Melissa Gettings (Tom), Sarah Abrams, Christine Kain-Singh (Micky) Shannon Ireland Kain and the late Rosalie Kain. Beloved paternal grandson of the late George and Lillian Abrams and maternal grandson of...

Mar 3, 2018

On March 3, 2018. Age 60. Of Westville. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late Nathaniel Beverly and Valice (Crippen) Bagby. Beloved father of Jaleesa Colon and Ronald Browne and step-son, William Boozer, III, loving brother of Tracey Hughes, Valice "Cricket" Matthews and Judith Bagby.

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