Obituaries

Maria Howard

Maria Howard

Oct 10, 2023

(neé Hochmann) Maria passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the age of 85, of Haddon Township, NJ.

Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Howard.  Dear friend of Helene Williams, of Collingswood, NJ. Also survived by many Friends from Haddon View Apartments in Westmont, NJ.

Maria was a volunteer at Kennedy Health Group...

Rodney C. Bart, Sr.

Rodney C. Bart, Sr.

Oct 9, 2023

Rodney passed away in his home, on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the age of 64, of Forked River, NJ, formerly of Cape May, NJ.

Loving son of Charlotte C. Bart & the late William C . Bart, Sr.  Beloved father of Christina M. Platt (Mark) of Collingdale, PA and the late Maureen Bart and Rodney C....

Louise M. Stango

Louise M. Stango

Oct 9, 2023

Louise (neé Pensabene) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the age of 91, of Collingswood, NJ. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Benjamin Stango.  Loving mother of Linda Paquette of Sound Beach, NY, Janice Cerny (Louis) of Raleigh, NC, Lisa Barracliffe (Rob) of Cherry Hill, NJ and Joyce Secouler (and...

Carol T. Mayo

Carol T. Mayo

Oct 6, 2023

Thanks to God for a long, enriched life, Carol (neé Thomson) passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 96, of Cherry Hill, NJ, after suffering a recent health crisis in late August, from which she was not able to overcome.

Carol was born to Everard Thomson and Irma (nee Spencer) in Philadelphia on...

David A. Luca

David A. Luca

Oct 5, 2023

David A. Luca, age 55, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Oaklyn, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Christiana Care Hospital. Born at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ, on April 22, 1968 to Nancy and Salvatore Luca.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Tina (nee Reeve).  He was...

Thomas J. Brighton, Sr. "Tom"

Thomas J. Brighton, Sr. "Tom"

Oct 5, 2023

Tom passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, of Sicklerville, NJ, formerly of Lindenwold, NJ, at the age of 65.  Beloved husband of 45 years to Deborah J. (neé Conway).  Loving father of Thomas J. Brighton, Jr. and his Fiancé Rachel Kristovich of Vineland, NJ and Kevin T. Brighton and his wife Kristina of Sicklerville, NJ.   Dear brother of...

Thomas "Tom" R. Rapa

Thomas "Tom" R. Rapa

Sep 28, 2023

Thomas passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, of Collingswood, NJ, at the age of 77.  Beloved husband of 52 years to Margaret Rapa (nee Campbell).  Loving father of Lauren Rapa Guzzo (Louis) of Marlton, NJ, Patrick Rapa of Philadelphia, PA, and Michael Rapa (Christina) of Philadelphia, PA.  Dear brother of Maryann Rapa of West Deptford and the late...

Luke M. Watson

Luke M. Watson

Sep 23, 2023

Luke passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2023, at the age of 18, of Haddon Township, NJ. He was a 2023 graduate of Haddon Township High School. Luke received a scholarship to attend Rowan University and was in his freshman year. He had a love for computer programming, video games and their music, Dungeons and Dragons, Monopoly, Wildwood, the...

Barry Walter

Barry Walter

Sep 22, 2023

Barry passed away surrounded by family, on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 77, of Haddon Township, NJ.

Beloved husband of 41 years to Johanna (nee Kite); devoted father of Lindsay Alvarado (Roger) of Hopewell, NJ; loving grandfather of Annabel and Abigail; also survived by brothers Brian Walter (Davann) of Atlanta, GA, Craig Walter (Patti)...

George K. Elentrio

George K. Elentrio

Sep 20, 2023

George passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023, in his home, at the age of 66.

A devoted civil servant, Philadelphia sports fan, father, brother, uncle and great friend to all.  He was a longtime resident of Haddon Township, born and raised in South Philadelphia.

Survived by his wife Kathleen Elentrio.  Loving father of Dominic...

Joan Cecilia Treppiedi "Joanie"

Joan Cecilia Treppiedi "Joanie"

Sep 18, 2023

(née Brown) Joan, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of Maple Shade, NJ, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the age of 86.

Beloved mother of Frank N. Treppiedi (Kelly) of Cherry Hill, NJ and Maryann T. Jacobs (Tom) of Staunton, VA. Proud grandmother of Matteo, Arianna, MaryKelly, Jade & Corinne. Devoted wife of the late...

Robert S. Swain, Sr. "Bob"

Robert S. Swain, Sr. "Bob"

Sep 16, 2023

Bob passed peacefully with his family by his side, on Sat., Sept.16, 2023, at the age of 88, of Marlton, NJ, formerly of Haddon Twp., NJ.

Beloved husband of 64 years to Barbara (nee Fagley). Loving father of Robert Swain, Jr. (Theresa), Michael Swain (Barbara), Colleen Marchetti (Harry), Kathleen Lawlor (John) and Kelly Swain-Ailtmar (Mark). Dear brother...

Mercedes "Mercy" M. Palmarini

Mercedes "Mercy" M. Palmarini

Sep 5, 2023

(nee Rush) Mercy passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at the age of 89.

Beloved mother of Kathryn M. Sbarra (Richard) of Westmont, NJ, Louis Palmarini, III (Janet) of Westmont, NJ, Bree Donovan of Mt. Laurel, NJ. Beloved ex-wife of the late Louis A. Palmarini, Jr. Dear sister of Loretta McComb of Oaklyn, NJ, Kathryn Rush,...

Frank R. Krips

Frank R. Krips

Sep 4, 2023

Frankie passed suddenly on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the age of 61, of W. Collingswood Heights, NJ.  Loving brother of John J. Krips and his wife Georgean. Father of Jessica Proctor and Melissa Stelzer.  Dear uncle of Andrea Rivell, Nadine Hickman and Chris Shannon.

Frankie loved music, cars, going fishing and hunting.

Relatives and...

Regina "Jeanne" E. Lunt

Regina "Jeanne" E. Lunt

Aug 30, 2023

(nee Kendrick) On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, age 81, of Westmont, NJ.  Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Robert D. Lunt, Msgt, USAF, Ret.  Loving Sister of Mariellen Wirjosemito (Sal). Devoted mother of Lori Garrison (Dan), Lisa DiAngelo (Phil), Robert Lunt, Jr. (Al Miller) and Mark Lunt.  Dear sister-in-law of Maureen Boldurian (Jack), David Lunt (Marianne), the...

Joseph V. Ambrozy

Joseph V. Ambrozy

Aug 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Joseph V. Ambrozy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Joseph was born on March 16, 1941, and after a life well-lived, he left this world on August 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was a pillar of strength and kindness in his...

Ersula Ruth Aha

Ersula Ruth Aha

Aug 17, 2023

of Gallagher Township, PA, formerly of Collingswood, NJ, passed onto her heavenly home on August 17, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children.

Daughter of William & Mae Ruch, Ersula was born on October 8, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Billy and Jay Ruch as well as her devoted...

John Frank Saporito

John Frank Saporito

Aug 15, 2023

John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 15th, 2023, at the age of 96.

John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. John was born in New York City in 1927 and settled in Camden, NJ. He was one of four sons of Henry & Mary Saporito and was predeceased...

Emilio Santiago, Jr.

Emilio Santiago, Jr.

Aug 14, 2023

Emilio passed peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 81, of Camden, NJ.

Beloved husband of the late Anna Gloria (nee Flores). Loving father of Eric Santiago and his wife Latoya, of Lumberton, NJ and loving former father-in-law of Marisol Santiago.  Dear brother of Juanita Santiago of Puerto...

Bernice E. Merz

Bernice E. Merz

Aug 6, 2023

(nee Marcoe), resident of Bellmawr, NJ, died on 8/6/2023 at age 72. Her death was unexpected, but was peaceful and at home.

Bernice is predeceased by her beloved husband, Douglas Merz, who died in 2009. She is survived by her siblings Kenneth, Gerald, William and Arlene Marcoe; daughters Tobi Steaman (Jason), Joanna Moulton (Richard) and Alison Modrak...