Obituaries

Bernhard Sperl

Bernhard Sperl

Sep 8, 2021

Bernie passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 of Medford, NJ, at the age of 98.

Beloved husband of Jacqueline J. Reiley “Jackie” (nee Truster). Loving step-father of four children.  Proud step-grandfather of ten children.

Bernhard was born in Munich, Germany in 1923.  From age 14 to 16...

Antoinette M. Digiovanni "Nettie"

Antoinette M. Digiovanni "Nettie"

Sep 6, 2021

(nee Desiderio) Nettie passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 of Gibbsboro, NJ, formerly of Delran, NJ and Philadelphia, at the age of 83.

Beloved wife of the late Richard J. DiGiovanni. Loving mother of Michele Pizzutillo (David) of Washington Twp., and Michael DiGiovanni (Lisa) of Gibbsboro, NJ.  Dear sister...

William J. Kane "Bill"

William J. Kane "Bill"

Sep 3, 2021

Bill Kane of Philadelphia, PA passed peacefully, with his family by his side on September 3, 2021 at the age of 78.

Loving companion of Melba Cherico (nee Rodriquez) of Haddon Township, NJ, former husband of Mary Kane (nee Nowakowski). Beloved father of Rebecca Studdy (John) of Ardmore, PA, Samantha Kane (Peter Weinlein) of Franklin, TN, and...

Alice M. Sonzogni

Alice M. Sonzogni

Sep 1, 2021

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Alice M. Sonzogni of Haddon Township, New Jersey passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 85.

Alice was the devoted wife of 64 years to Edward J. Sonzogni...

John T. Richmond

John T. Richmond

Aug 27, 2021

John passed peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021 of Haddon Township, NJ, at the age of 85.

Loving husband of 61 years to Doris (nee Buffington). Loving uncle of his niece Patti Dexter (the late Daniel) and her children Mark, Danny, Clay & Christian and his nephew Brian Streb (Jill) and their children Georgie, Jesse & Cassidy....

Thelma M. Mason

Thelma M. Mason

Aug 24, 2021

Thelma passed peacefully with her family by her side on August 24, 2021, at the age of 95, in Villas, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Elmer “Chick” Mason. Loving mother of Patricia Wolfinger (Fred) of Lexington, SC, Kathleen Grabovich of Clemmons, NC, and Colleen Gallagher (Joe) of Villas, NJ. Proud grandmother of Heather Cameron (Ronald), Shannon Koch, Courtney...

Rita E. Ciccotello

Rita E. Ciccotello

Aug 22, 2021

Rita passed peacefully, with her family by her side on August 22, 2021, of Wildwood NJ, at the age of 95.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Ciccotello.  Loving mother of Leonard J. Ciccotello (Nancy) of Hainesport, NJ. Dear sister of Joseph Pacitti (Arline) of Westmont, NJ.  Proud grandmother of Leonard M. Ciccotello (Amelia), Michael J....

Victor H. Page "Vic"

Victor H. Page "Vic"

Aug 21, 2021

Vic passed peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 21, 2021 of Westmont, NJ, at the age of 82.

Loving husband of 55 years to Marjorie (nee Larson). Beloved father of Debbie Draper (David) of Frederick, MD, David Page of Marlton, NJ, Donna Smith (Jim) of Magnolia, NJ and Darren Page (Jessica) of Williamstown,...

Carmela G. Dimaria

Carmela G. Dimaria

Aug 6, 2021

Carmela passed peacefully on August 6, 2021, at the age of 74, of Westmont, NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  

Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (nee Valente) DiMaria. Dear sister of Jean Hornbostel of Scottsdale, AZ. Sister-in-law of George Hornbostel, Jr. of Collingswood, NJ. Also survived by the DiMaria, Tronco, Valente & Dalesandro families.

Carmela...

Eileen G. Carmody

Eileen G. Carmody

Jul 28, 2021

Eileen passed away on July 28, 2021, at the age of 49, of Haddon Twp., NJ, formerly of Annapolis, MD. Beloved daughter of Mary Carmody (nee Lewis) & the late James Carmody. Wife of Matthew Sciullo of Haddon Twp.  Loving mother of Grace Sciullo of Haddon Twp., NJ. Dear sister of Laura Schillo (John) of Tampa, FL, Patrick Carmody...

Edmond A. Gillen "Ed"

Edmond A. Gillen "Ed"

Jul 24, 2021

Ed passed peacefully in the comfort of his daughter’s home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 of Oaklyn, NJ, formerly of South Philadelphia, at the age of 77.  Loving husband of Shirley (nee Potter). Beloved father of Ed Gillen (Deanne) of Cherry Hill, NJ and Debbie Gillen (Jason Clarke & his son Griffin) of Haddon Township, NJ.  Proud and adored...

Celia Darlene Aruanno

Celia Darlene Aruanno

Jul 6, 2021

Darlene passed on July 6, 2021, at age 78, with her family by her side, in Windermere, FL, where she spent her winters. She resided in Atlantic City, formerly of National Park, and Fairview, NJ, where she grew up and graduated from Camden High School Class of 1960.

Daughter of the late Gurney B. White and Elsie...

Purnima Purkayastha "Lekha" Banerji

Purnima Purkayastha "Lekha" Banerji

Jun 28, 2021

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Purnima Purkayastha "Lekha", on June 28, 2021, age 94, of Haddon Twp., NJ.

Cherished mother of Nita Spielberg (Joshua) and Sheila Banerji (Michael Ogawa); beloved Didibhai (grandmother) of Lela Spielberg Kanter...

Elizabeth "Betty" T. Casamassima

Elizabeth "Betty" T. Casamassima

Jun 27, 2021

(nee Moles) Betty, also known by many as Liz, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on June 27, 2021, at the age of 101, of Haddon Township, NJ, formerly of Cherry Hill and Camden, NJ.

Daughter of the late Ursula & Cipriano Moles. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Casamassima. Loving mother of...

Rita P. Kaiser

Rita P. Kaiser

Jun 20, 2021

Rita passed away on June 20, 2021, at the age of 85, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of W. Collingswood Heights, NJ.

Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Kaiser.  Loving mother of Deborah Gifford (James) of Delaware, Phyllis Beers (Richard) of Arizona and Maryann Gallagher (William O’Dennis) of New Jersey. Proud grandmother of Michael Lowman, Sean...

Maureen F. Irvin-Meshanic

Maureen F. Irvin-Meshanic

Jun 19, 2021

Maureen passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on June 19, 2021, at the age of 56, of Westmont, NJ.

Beloved wife of Joseph A. Meshanic.  Loving step-mother of Aynsley Meshanic of Marlton, NJ and Evan Meshanic of Cherry Hill, NJ. Dear sister of Doris Irvin of Westmont, NJ, Patricia Reif (Don) of Haddon Heights,...

James H. Meekins, Jr.

James H. Meekins, Jr.

May 24, 2021

James H. Meekins Jr. born on 12 March 1943, passed away peacefully at his Collingswood home on Monday, 24 May 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his loving wife, Regina Meekins and his children Catherine Meekins, Michele Galda, Sandra Duganitz (Rob), Tracy Pierson (John), Sonya Rambo, Timothy Meekins (Lauren), Tracey Newman and Joseph Barneski...

Barbara A. Ruch

Barbara A. Ruch

May 12, 2021

Barbara passed peacefully on May 12, 2021, at the age of 80, of Haddon Township, NJ.  Beloved wife of the late Jay J. Ruch.  Loving mother of James Ruch (Rosemarie) of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Denise M. Lamb (Valton) of Haddon Twp.  Dear sister of Robert Tozer (Nancy) of Haddon Heights, NJ.

Proud grandmother of Nicholas.  Longtime...

Caitlyn R Cunane

Caitlyn R Cunane

May 11, 2021

Caitlyn passed away suddenly, on May 11, 2021, at the age of 25, of Haddon Township, NJ.

Beloved daughter of Thomas & Sheril Cunane (nee Mosher) of Haddon Township, NJ.  Loving sister of Nicole Cunane (Adam Weber) of Haddon Twp., Thomas J. Cunane (Azsa Semidey) of Haddon Twp., and Erica Wacker of Haddon Twp.  Dear granddaughter of...

Thomas A. Cunningham "Tom"

Thomas A. Cunningham "Tom"

May 8, 2021

Tom passed away suddenly on May 8, 2021 at age 60.

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, he lived in Westmont, NJ with his loving partner, Donna Bond (née Tramontana). He was the beloved father of Ryan Cunningham and Tatiana Cunningham, both of West Deptford, as well as stepfather to Donna’s daughters, Jessica Russ (Jason) and Chelsea...