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John E. Kraus, Sr.

John E. Kraus, Sr.

Feb 14, 2024

Passed peacefully after a brief illness on February 14, 2024, formerly of Audubon, Cherry Hill and most recently, Edgewater Park, NJ.  Age 86 years.

John, who was the longest living Kraus, lovingly raised five children with his late wife, Joan, while attending Drexel University for his Mechanical Engineering degree.  His children all attended college which was one...

Richard H. Rowe, D.P.M.

Richard H. Rowe, D.P.M.

Feb 13, 2024

Rick passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.  A former longtime resident of Moorestown, NJ, he was 77 years old.

Rick was the beloved husband of 54 years to Judith P. Rowe (nee Quintavalle).  Loving father of Matthew (Patricia), Michael (Jeanne), Brian (Heather) and Kristin (Timothy) Carmon.  Devoted Pop-Pop...

Charles "Chick" Keenan, Sr.

Charles "Chick" Keenan, Sr.

Feb 13, 2024

Charles  P. Keenan, Sr.,"Chick"  born on October 23, 1960, departed this world on February 13, 2024.

He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Audrey Laxton-Keenan, and his parents, Elizabeth (nee. Freidel)  and Charles Keenan.

Chick is survived by his daughter, Shana (Lee) Barnes and his son, Chas Keenan (Rikki). Loving Pop Pop to...

Robert D. Gordon, Jr.

Robert D. Gordon, Jr.

Feb 6, 2024

Robert passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the age of 83. Longtime resident of Collingswood, New Jersey.  Loving father of son, Robert D. Gordon (Thena) and daughter, Marny Juliano (Francis).  Cherished grandfather of Nandi Simone Gordon and Napoleon Robert and Aurora Dawson Juliano.  Also survived by his faithful friend and pastor, Sam Mountain, his brother-in-law, Ed...

Barbara J. Heck

Barbara J. Heck

Feb 4, 2024

Barbara passed away on February 4, 2024, formerly of Audubon, NJ, she was 78 years old.

Beloved daughter of the late Marian and Harold Heck.  She is survived by her dear cousins, William A. Fithian and Linda Fithian, her Goddaughter, Susann Dybus and close friends, Carol Sobolewski and Winnie Powel.

Barbara was raised in the...

Colleen P. Bednarchik

Colleen P. Bednarchik

Feb 3, 2024

Colleen went home to her Lord and Savior on February 3rd, 2024 surrounded by family in her home in Audubon, NJ, at the age of 65 years old. She was the dear wife of Gregory Bednarchik for nearly 40 years, and loving mother to Sara Brodowski (Dan), Sam Bednarchik, and Kate Butch (Jesse). Known as Nonna, she is survived...

Jane B. Richards

Jane B. Richards

Jan 30, 2024

(nee Barracliff) On January 30, 2024, of Audubon Park, NJ, at the age of 87.

Beloved wife of 60 years to the late George T. Richards.  Loving mother of Nancy (George) Strassle and the late Thomas (Monica).  She was so proud of her grandchildren, Jessica and Brianna Strassle and Tommy Richards.  Dear sister of James (JoAnne) Barracliff,...

Mayme C. "Sis" Paul

Mayme C. "Sis" Paul

Jan 28, 2024

(nee Dixon) Of Haddon Heights, NJ, went home to her beloved Lord and Savior on January 28, 2024, at the tender age of 100.

Mayme is predeceased by the love of her life, James Robert Paul, Sr.  Dear mother of Thomas (Nancy) and William (Jeane) and the late James R. Paul, Jr.  She is lovingly survived by...

John S. Bilic

John S. Bilic

Jan 23, 2024

Peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2024 in Lawrenceville, GA.  Formerly of Collingswood, NJ, John was 97 years old.

Beloved husband of the late Jean A. Bilic (nee Zanich).  Loving father of John A. Bilic and Susan Bilic.  Dear brother of Marie Misurac, the late Gerry and the late Dina.  He is also survived by nieces...

Barbara J. Milos

Barbara J. Milos

Jan 13, 2024

On January 13, 2024, of West Deptford, NJ.  Age 77 years.

Dear mother of Ross (Tracie) Anziano, the late Thomas Muir and the late Laura Renz.  Loving grandmother of Jonas, Harrison, Thomas, Stephen, Alaina and Kevin.  Beloved sister of the late Virginia Hummel (Conway).

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Tuesday, January 23,...

Janice E. Knodel

Janice E. Knodel

Jan 13, 2024

On January 13, 2024, age 82 of Collingswood, NJ.  A 1959 graduate of Collingswood HS. Predeceased by her long-time loving partner Harry Chappius. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Eleanor Knodel, loving sister of the late William (Ruth) Hoover, Ronald (Katharine) Hoover, and dear aunt of William (Suzanne) Hoover, Mark Hoover, Scott (Walter) Hoover, Ami (the...

Grace Nocella

Grace Nocella

Jan 11, 2024

Grace Nocella (nee Jackson) of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia, PA passed away on January 11, 2024.  She was 95 years old.

Beloved wife of 68 years to the late Anthony E. Nocella.  Dear mother of Barbara (the late Thomas) McLaughlin, Joseph (Cecilia) Nocella and the late Virginia (Charles) Lope.  Loving grandmother of 7...

Susan L. Long

Susan L. Long

Jan 10, 2024

Susan L. "Suzie" Long, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ passed away on January 10, 2024.  She was 72 years old.

Beloved daughter of the late J. Roland and Dorothea Long, Sr.  Stepdaughter of the late Fay A. Long.  Dear sister of Margie (Gene), the late Judy (Damon), Jim (Denise) and Jeff (Kathy).  Suzie is also survived by...

Thomas Clarence Hathaway

Thomas Clarence Hathaway

Jan 8, 2024

On January 8, 2024, of Cherry Hill, NJ.  Age 80 years.

Beloved brother of Constance A. "Connie" Priest and James W. Hathaway.  Dear uncle of Kimberly Wright, Michael Warren Priest (Kathy A.), Karen Whitman (Todd) and the late Matthew Joseph Priest.  He is also lovingly survived by grand nieces and nephews, Karly Emma Wright, Kyle Joseph Pedrick,...

Matthew C. Janda

Matthew C. Janda

Jan 8, 2024

Matthew C. Janda passed away suddenly on January 8, 2024.  A longtime resident of Haddon Township, NJ, he was 62 years old.

Matt was the loving husband of 27 years to Janet Cook-Janda.  Devoted father of Mackenzie and Jack Janda.  Beloved son of John and the late Beverly Kay Janda.  Dear brother of Michael (Joan) Fox, Jeffrey...

Margaret "Peggy" Waldron

Margaret "Peggy" Waldron

Jan 7, 2024

Margaret M. "Peggy" Waldron of Collingswood, NJ passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 at the age of 87.  She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Alice Waldron, loving sister of John (Megan) Waldron and the late William (Carole) Waldron, and dear Aunt of John (Rebecca) Waldron, Denise (David) Grunwald, Margaret (David) Iuvara, Jennifer (Myles) Grady,...

John H. Schmidt, Sr.

John H. Schmidt, Sr.

Jan 2, 2024

On January 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  A lifelong resident of Haddon Heights, John was 81 years old.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Penny Schmidt (nee D'Amico).  Loving father of John Jr. (Penny), Patty Ann (Thomas) Perkins and Mike (Judy). Devoted grandfather of Tara (Jake) Kunes, Suzie (Brandon) Benish, John Schmidt III (Daniella), Matthew...

Naomi H. Hock

Naomi H. Hock

Jan 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024, formerly of Pennsauken, NJ.  Age 91 years.

Dear mother of David, Denise (Mark) McWilliams, Cindy (the late Richard) Diaz, the late Barry R. Hock and the late Craig R. Hock.  Loving grandmother of Tara, Lauren, Kevin, Kate, Melissa, Jessica, Jamie, Richard, Tyler, Jack and the late Autumn and 7 great granchildren.  Sister of...

Richard J. Wince

Richard J. Wince

Dec 31, 2023

Suddenly on December 31, 2023, longtime resident of Audubon, NJ.  Age 84 years.

Beloved husband of Carmela Wince.  Dear father of Richard (Anne) Wince and Danielle Shontz.  Loving grandfather of Jessica, Nicole, Michele, Kayla and Lauren.  Brother of Ginny and Robert.  He is also lovingly survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Richard was a...

Vincent Madiraca

Vincent Madiraca

Dec 29, 2023

Vincent Madiraca passed peacefully on December 29, 2023, of Barrington, NJ, formerly of the Fairview section of Camden.

Husband of Barbara (nee Coyle). Loving father of Michael Vinko, Kelly (Carmelo) and Mark (Olivia). Proud Grandfather of Thomas Vincent. Dear brother of AnnMarie (David), Susan (Mike), John (Debby) and Christine. Uncle to Milan, Pilar, Cole, Amelia, Melanie, Lisa,...

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