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Joan W. Coggins Edelmayer

Joan W. Coggins Edelmayer

Jun 11, 2026

Joan Lee Waddell Coggins-Edelmayer passed away on the evening of June 11 at the age of 91 after being lovingly cared for by family at home. She kept her sense of humor to the end. Joan, a lifelong learner, enjoyed reading, getting to know people one-on-one, and learning about other cultures. After giving her life to Christ at the age...

Marie T. Zimmerman

Marie T. Zimmerman

Jun 6, 2026

Peacefully on June 6, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Haddon Township, NJ.  She was 95 years old.

Beloved wife of 73 years to the late Edward Zimmerman.  Dear mother of Christine (Dennis) Fellona and Mark (Dorothea) Zimmerman.  Loving grandmother of Emily, Gregory, Jessie, Eric and Karl and great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Sophie, Grace, Paige, Dominic, Kora, Iris, Meadow and Noah....

Lorraine Cunningham

Lorraine Cunningham

May 28, 2026

Lorraine Cunningham of Haddonfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia to the late Thomas and Dorothy Cunningham, Lorraine devoted her life to her family and her community.

She spent 25 years teaching first grade at Saint Peter’s Catholic School in Riverside, where she touched and enriched the lives of countless...

Michael R. Valianti, Sr.

Michael R. Valianti, Sr.

May 26, 2026

On May 26, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Camden, NJ, Mike was a resident of Williamstown and formerly of Collingswood. Age 87 years.

Loving father of Michael (Dot) Valianti, Jr. of Oaklyn, NJ, Philip (Carol) Valianti of Woodbury, NJ and Christopher (Gretchen) Valianti of Pitman, NJ. Devoted grandpop of Carl Valianti, Nicole (Kate) Valianti,...

Edward L. Menkevich

Edward L. Menkevich

May 25, 2026

Edward Menkevich, a longtime resident of Collingswood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026.

Edward was the beloved husband of the late Catherine L. Menkevich.  He was the loving father of Darlene (Steve), Wendy (Vincent), Jason, the late Paula, and Jessica (Jonathan).  He was a proud grandfather to John, Kelly, Lisa, Edward, Hunter, Candy, Theresa, Evan (Erin), Madison (fiancé...

Stanley E. Ollek, Jr.

Stanley E. Ollek, Jr.

May 24, 2026

Sadly, Stanley E. Ollek, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 76.  Stan is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Ollek (nee Hennessy), predeceased by his parents Stanley E. Ollek, Sr. and Anne Pessa Ollek and sister, Simone Ollek.  Stan is also survived by his sister, Virginia Machamer, sister-in-law Monica Wristbridge (Matthew); known as Uncle...

William H. Dick

William H. Dick

May 23, 2026

After a lengthy illness, Bill passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2026.  Of Williamstown and formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ, Bill was 70 years old. 

Beloved son of the late Evelyn and William Dick.  Dear brother of Eileen Kenny (Larry Felter) of Fairfax, VA, Nancy Dick of Ocean City, NJ, Janice (Dave) Henning of Millsboro, DE and...

Frances L. Fario

Frances L. Fario

May 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Frances L. Fario (née Lucia), of Brigantine, NJ and formerly of Haddonfield, NJ on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully, surrounded with all the love of her children. Born on October 30, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, Frances lived a life full of passion,...

Robert E. Lynch

Robert E. Lynch

May 17, 2026

Peacefully on May 17, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ.  He was 71 years old.

Beloved husband of the late Alice R. Lynch (nee Ksiazek).  Loving father of Katie Lynch (Laura Kaminski) and Jessica Lynch (Peet Johnson).

Robert worked for the Merchant Marines for 22 years and retired from UPS after 20 years as a freight truck driver.  He...

Carl J. Skowronek

Carl J. Skowronek

May 17, 2026

Carl passed away on May 17, 2026.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ he was 79 years old.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Linda R. Skowronek (nee McGarry).  Dear father of Robert (Maria) Skowronek, Matthew Skowronek and the late Michael Skowronek.  Loving Papa to Claire, Olivia and Adam.  He is also survived by his sisters, Rosemary Viggiano and Angela Skowronek...

John H. Darlington

John H. Darlington

May 16, 2026

Peacefully on May 16, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 89 years old.

Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Anna Darlington, Sr. and siblings, Frank, Eva, Josephine and Paul.  He is lovingly survived by nieces and nephews, JoAnn (Dave) Sheehan, Dawn (Eric) Stevenson, Patricia Darlington, Peggy Darlington and Linda Russell; great nieces, JoAnna (Eric), Jennifer (Brian), the late Kaitlin Darlington, Brihanna...

Mary J.A. Rauch

Mary J.A. Rauch

May 12, 2026

Mary was born on September 29, 1952, as one of 10 children to Col. Henry L. and Natalie A. Rauch (both predeceased) in Shreveport, LA at Barksdale AFB.  Mary graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1970, where she was a student-athlete playing softball and basketball.  She then went on to study Marketing and received an associate’s degree from Camden...

Henry "Hank" C. Emmerling, Jr.

Henry "Hank" C. Emmerling, Jr.

May 12, 2026

On May 12, 2026, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 97 years old.

Beloved husband of the late Anne G. Emmerling (nee Gallimore).  Dear father of Thomas (the late Nancy), William (Shirley), Mark (Nancy), Joseph (former wife Donna), the late Jack Emmerling and the late Mary Engelbert (Kevin).  Loving grandfather of Elyse, Kristin, Kevin, Erika, Katie, Conor, Stephen, Joseph, Billy, Jack,...

Gordon Samuel "Sam" Woods

Gordon Samuel "Sam" Woods

May 11, 2026

Unexpectedly on May 11, 2026, of Pennsauken, NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 69 years old.

Predeceased by his parents, Gordon W. and Dorothy L. Woods.  He is lovingly survived by his sisters, Julia Woods and Martha MacDavid (Joseph); his brother, James W. Woods (Angela) and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Sam was 1975 Collingswood High School graduate...

George Reginald Tyree, Jr.

George Reginald Tyree, Jr.

May 10, 2026

George Reginald Tyree, Jr., age 81, of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 10, 2026 at Collingswood Manor in Collingswood, NJ with his daughter, Jocelyn by his side.  Reggie, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 3, 1944 in Plainfield, NJ. He was the son of the late George Reginald Tyree, Sr....

Kay Fisher

Kay Fisher

May 4, 2026

(nee Stratford) On May 4, 2026, of Haddon Township, NJ.  She was 86 years old.

Beloved wife of the late John A. "Corpy" Fisher.  Devoted mother of Kevin (Emi) Fisher.  Loving grandmother of Ray.  Kay is also survived by loving cousins, nephews and special friends.

She was born October 30, 1939, in Spring Mill, Whitemarsh Township, PA.  Kay graduated from Plymouth-Whitemarsh High...

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

May 4, 2026

(nee Moschik), passed away on May 4, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She resided in Mays Landing, New Jersey with her beloved husband, Steven, and was the loving mother of Hannah Johnson of Galloway, Emily Reichenbach (Zachary) of Hammonton, Connor Johnson of Mays Landing, and Ryan Johnson (Lauren) of Mays Landing. Adoring Omi to grandsons Rhys and Carter...

Scott Warren

Scott Warren

May 2, 2026

Scott passed away suddenly on May 2, 2026 at the age of 63.

Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathy Warren (nee Bruno).  Loving father of Emily Warren, Abby (Keith) Tappert, Madeline Warren and Bailey Warren.  Devoted Pop-Pop to Lincoln.  Scott is also survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Warren (nee Myrtetus), his sister, Nancy (Jamie) O’Neill and brother, Patrick (Laura)...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Lentz

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Lentz

Apr 29, 2026

(nee Achtermann) Peacefully on April 29, 2026, of Audubon, NJ.  She was 62 years old.

Beloved wife of 29 years to Gary S. Lentz.  Dear mother of Emily and Stephen.  She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda (nee Lentz) and Dieter Splinter, nieces and nephews, her cousins, Liz Lavin, Laurie Geiger, Michael and Ted Jadick and extended...

Joan M. Prince

Joan M. Prince

Apr 23, 2026

Joan M. Prince (nee Keefe) passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 93 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Thomas R. Prince, Jr.  Dear mother of Thomas (Diane), Glenn (Barbara) and Darren (Joanne).  Loving grandmother of Sarah (Joseph), Ryan, Evan, Richard, Stephen and Catherine and great grandmother to Lylah and Grace.

Joan was a 1950 graduate...

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