Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Teresa Wylen, 70, of Audubon, NJ passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, on March 21, 2024, after many months battling an unexpected illness.

Kathy was born on February 15, 1954 to Harry and Catherine "Cass" Cole (nee Schmidt) in Camden, NJ. Kathy lived her entire life in her beloved hometown of Audubon, NJ,...

Mar 20, 2024

Suddenly in her home on March 20, 2024, of Blackwood, NJ, formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 47 years.

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Fredrick Barriskell; father, David Conte; son, Kyle Lee and brother, Michael Conte.  She was predeceased by her mother, Carol Conte.

Amie was a lover of nature and animals, especially cats. ...

Mar 16, 2024

Elvira "Vera" Schweim (nee D'Andrea) passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 102.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ, Vera currently resided in Ocean City, NJ.

She was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Caroline D'Andrea, her beloved husband William G. Schweim, two sisters, Dolly Tomassetti and Olga Cowgill and her brother, Joseph D'Andrea. ...

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ.  Age 74 years.  Beloved husband of 50 years to Elaine McCool (nee Palazzese).  Dear father of Mike (Beth) McCool and Melissa (Richard) Ciullo.  Loving grandfather to Michael, Grace, Natalie, Abigail and Luca.

Born and raised in the Fairview section of Camden, Mike was a graduate of Camden High School. ...

Mar 14, 2024

Peacefully on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  A  resident of Collingswood, NJ and Bellevue, NE, Carmen was 76 years old.

Beloved husband of 51 years to Donna "Cricket" DeCinque (nee Abrahamsen).  Loving father of Brian DeCinque.  Dear brother of Michael DeCinque.  Son of the late Carmen and Helena "Nellie" DeCinque.  He is...

Mar 10, 2024

Jim passed away at home in Runnemede, NJ surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2024.  He was 61 years old.

Beloved son of the late Harry and Ruth Binder.  Loving brother of Robert (Linda) Binder and Patricia Binder.  Dear uncle of Christopher, Robert, Jr. and Kathryn and great uncle to Colin.  Jim is also survived...

Mar 9, 2024

Michael Sean Johnson ("Mike"), age 62, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan Leusner Johnson for 31 years and loving father to Alexander Johnson (Shelby). He is survived by his brothers Walter, James (Deborah), and John Johnson and his sister Stacey Troupe (David), his brothers-in-law Thomas Leusner and Steven Leusner and his...

Mar 9, 2024

Brian S. Valerio of Collingswood, NJ passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.  Age 72.  Beloved husband of over 50 years to Barbara T. (nee Skabla).  Loving father to Jennifer Paladino of Delran, NJ and Amanda (Rudolf) Rotter of Cherry Hill, NJ.  Devoted grandfather to his four grandsons: Tucker, Rudolf Brian, Declan...

Mar 5, 2024

Juergen E. Lorenz ("Jay"), 88, died peacefully on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at his home in Collingswood NJ. He is survived by his wife Helen (Menz) Lorenz, with whom he shared over 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his sons Michael and Thomas, his daughters-in-law Barbara and Linda, his grandchildren Justin'e and Kelson, his sister Cathy,...

Mar 3, 2024

Suddenly on March 3, 2024 at home in Clementon, NJ.  Age 82 years.

Beloved husband of 32 years to the late Linda A. Blakeny (nee Hansen).  Loving father of Melissa A. Blakeny (Will).  Dear brother of Hudson "Donnie" Tarpley, the late James "Lonnie" Tarpley and the late Joncie May Williams.  Son of the late Fred and Josie...

Mar 1, 2024

Alice Anne (nee O'Brien) Hughes, 93, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, George O'Brien. She was a devoted wife to her husband for 63 years, a fantastic mother of two, an incredible grandmother of 7, a passionate great grandmother of 8, and a loving daughter to her mother. She...

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph Z. Acerbo, Sr., 89, of Bellmawr, NJ passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was the beloved husband of 66 years to Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Mancini).  Loving father of Joseph Z. Acerbo, Jr. (Barbara) of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Nancy Acerbo of Ventnor, NJ and the late Susan Acerbo.  Cherished and...

Feb 21, 2024

Jean Moir, 86, of Audubon, New Jersey passed away on Feb. 21, 2024 after a brief hospitalization for cancer. Jean was born on March 1, 1937 at home in Audubon to Robert B. Moir and Regina Moir (Martin). Jean was a lifetime resident of Audubon.

Jean graduated from Audubon High School in 1951 and participated in the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...