obituaries

May 2, 2025

After a long battle against ALS and frontotemporal dementia, Paul Smith, of Marlton, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born in Camden, NJ, on September 14, 1955, Paul lived a life defined by integrity, humor, and love—a rare combination that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Though he held a variety of roles throughout...

Apr 28, 2025

On April 28, 2025, Walter Ellis McDonald III, 23, Of Gloucester City.

Walter (aka Walt) died in a work-related accident, leaving all who knew him stunned and shocked by the sudden loss. He was welcomed into heaven by the arms of his loving father who adored him more than anything.

Walter was the loving and...

Apr 24, 2025

Peacefully departed this life on April 24,2025 at The Center of Rehabilitation in Washington Township. He was born on March 25, 1957 in Wilmington, North Carolina, New Hanover County to Ernest Leroy Leonard, Sr and to the late Clara Pauline Canty, Leonard. Ernest an Army military dependent was educated in the Fort Dix Army Base, Wilmington NC, Mt. Holly...

Apr 22, 2025

James Joseph Kinnarney, 72, a resident of Mullica Hill since 1997, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 16, 1952, he was the son of the late Jack and Winnie (Acton) Kinnarney.

James, also known as Jim, proudly served our country in the US Army during the...

Apr 21, 2025

On April 21, 2025, Age 85. Of Voorhees Twp., NJ and formerly of La Paz, Bolivia.

Lillian Torrico Ibata was born in La Paz, Bolivia. She attended and learned English at the Instituto Americano School where all subjects were taught in English by American teachers. After graduating from high school. She attended the Mayor de San Andrés...

Apr 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, Age 44. Of West Deptford and formerly of Bradenton, Florida and Sarasota, Florida. Cherished mother of Damian Joshua Bishop. Adored partner and girlfriend of Michael James Boisvert. Devoted daughter of the late Linda Levengood (surviving partner Lynn Forrest Cunningham). Loving sister of John Cannon and dear uncle of Jim Levengood. Edith Levengood adopted her and...

Apr 11, 2025

Mary Frances Mallard (née Newman), 85, of Somerdale, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Born in Boston, MA, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Josephine H. (Collins) Newman.

Mary was a devoted mother to Karen Lado (Eduardo), Jacqueline Taylor (Doug), and John Mallard (Rachel). She was a cherished grandmother to 13...

Apr 8, 2025

On April 8, 2025. Age 68. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Westville. Survived by his children, Kevin Snyder (Melissa), Karl Snyder (Stephanie), Erin Springer and Casey Snyder; grandchildren, Mackenzie Snyder, Kaden Snyder, Mason Snyder, Maddie Snyder, Eliza Snyder, Jase Fisher, Samuel Springer, Michael Springer, Chloe Springer and Jacob Springer; siblings, David Snyder (Marie), Bill Snyder (Cathy) and Dawn Bosco...

Apr 6, 2025

On April 6, 2025, Butch passed peacefully at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, at the age of 87. Of Haddon Heights, formerly a longtime resident of Riverside. Loving and devoted husband of 56 years to the late Mary Louise Solly. Loving father of Gregory C. Solly (Joann) and Maria R. Engler (Michael). Cherished grandfather of Charles Solly, Benjamin Solly,...

Apr 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Andrea C. Ruiz

Surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, Andrea C. Ruiz passed peacefully at home on April 5, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Havana, Cuba, to the late Geronimo and Flora Tang, Andrea later made Gloucester City her beloved home for over six decades, a city she...

Apr 3, 2025

"Jack"

In the loving care of his family, Jack passed peacefully at home on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Of Brooklawn. Loving and devoted husband of 50 years to AnnaMarie Striewski (nee Cipolone). Proud father of Christina Sirianni (Marc) and Melissa Margerum (Brent). Cherished grandfather of Grace, Anabella, Tyler, and Luca. He was born...

Apr 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, suddenly in Apopka, FL at the age of 53. Formerly of Gloucester City, NJ he was the loving son of James D. McQuaid, Sr. and Margaret (Lewis) McQuaid. He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond McQuaid in 1991; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Margaret Lewis; paternal grandparents, James and Edith McQuaid. He is also survived by...

Mar 30, 2025

On March 30, 2025, Oseias passed peacefully at the age of 8 months. He is survived by his loving mother, Ingrid Ochoa Ixim and father of Mesaias Cu Tzul. He will be sadly missed by many family members and the staff at the Voorhees Pediatric Facility.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, April...

Mar 18, 2025

On March 18, 2025, Carl Lee of Gloucester City passed peacefully at the age of 58. Loving father of Amanda Lee and Melissa Brandt. Best friend and life partner of Dawn Lee. Beloved son of the late Carl W. Lee, Sr. and the late Emma Lee (Dobbins). Beloved baby brother of Deborah Phillips, Patricia Cree, and the late Barbara...

Mar 12, 2025

Rio Grande, NJ and formerly of Deptford and Brooklawn - Passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 12, 2025, at the age of 63, after a quiet battle with cancer. Formerly of Deptford, NJ. Beloved wife of 40 years of Joseph F. Trakimas. Cherished sister of Debbie Holick (Michael), Harry Carney, Jr. (Monique), and Thomas Carney...

Mar 11, 2025

On March 11, 2025, at the age of 79, Eileen passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees. Of West Collingswood Heights. (nee Klucznik). Loving and devoted wife of 50 years to the late Walter R. Stansfield. Loving mother of Kim Ebel (Charles) and Kevin Stansfield (Jaime). Cherished grandmother of Ivana, Lexi and Charlie and great grandmother of Brody.

Mar 11, 2025

Suddenly, on March 11, 2025, passed at the age of 31. Of Gloucester City, NJ Williamsburg NYC, Brooklyn, NY, Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Bloomfield NJ.

Beloved and cherished son of Andrea Lee Spencer-Linzie and the late Phillip Craig Spencer-Linzie. Beloved brother of Justin Spencer-Linzie. Also survived by many loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family of...

Mar 10, 2025

On March 10, 2025, at the age of 54. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband, soul mate and rock of 24 years to Michele Roberts (nee Bittle). Loving father of Nathaniel Roberts and Danielle Roberts. Beloved son of Karen Roberts and the late Jack H. Roberts, Jr. Beloved brother of Marcia Weaver. Also survived by many loving family...

Mar 10, 2025

"Dot"

In the loving care of her granddaughter, Kimberly, Dorothy passed peacefully at home in Bellmawr on March 10, 2025, at the age of 82. (nee Brown). Loving and devoted wife of 44 years to the late Edward J. Curran. Survived by her daughters, Brigid and Nancy Curran; granddaughter, Kimberly Bowers (Jon Greene); great granddaughter, Lyla Greene;...

Mar 8, 2025

Gloucester City - On March 8, 2025, at the age of 71, Marie passed peacefully at home in the loving care of her husband of 45 years, Paul J. Martin. She is survived by Paul and extended family.

Marie was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and parishioner of St. Mary's Church. She graduated from Gloucester Catholic...