Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 82.  He was raised in Williamstown, NJ.  After graduating from Glassboro State College, he taught at Tatem Elementary School in Collingswood for 32 years.  He lived in Collingswood for 6 years and then for 35 years in Moorestown.  He spent the past 18 years in Cherry Hill.

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Oct 1, 2023

Edna H. Mehmet (née Wicker), age 85, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023. Born on October 15, 1937, in Camden, New Jersey, to Edward Wicker and Agnes Beswick, Edna was a lifelong resident of Collingswood, where she created countless cherished memories.

She was the dedicated and loving wife of "Bob" Robert E. Mehmet Sr., sharing 68...

Sep 29, 2023

Annina "Ann" Matousch (nee DiLabbio) passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023; of Haddon Twp., NJ.  Age 95 years.

Beloved wife of the late John H. Matousch.  Daughter of the late Clorinda and Carmine DiLabbio.  Dear mother of Dennis (the late Barbara) and his companion, Karen Pertusi-O'Malley, Daniel (Kathy), David (Patti), Linda (David) Matousch-Rau and Donald (Anita). ...

Sep 28, 2023

Gerard "Jerry" Moseley passed away on September 28, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Age 76 years.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of Barrington, NJ and a 1967 graduate of Haddon Heights High School.  Jerry was a proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne division where he earned a Purple Heart for...

Sep 26, 2023

In Loving Memory of Richard Ralph Schmidt, PhD.

Dr. Richard Ralph Schmidt, PhD, born on March 28, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2023. He was the beloved son of Jeane and Robert Schmidt. Oldest of three children he is survived by his sister Susan and is preceded in death by his sister...

Sep 24, 2023

On September 24, 2023, of Haddon Twp., NJ.  Age 67 years.

Loving mother of Laura (Pete) Watson and Kimberley (Alex) Charlesworth.  Beloved grandmother of Evelyn, Austin, and Olivia.  Longtime partner of John P. Masson, his daughter, Emily (Dave) Brown and their children, Amelia and Tom.  Dear sister of Laura (Michael) Lanzilotta and niece, Mia.  She is also...

Sep 24, 2023

Peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2023, of Oceanview, NJ.  Age 72 years.

Beloved husband of Elaine Gallagher.  Son of the late John and Elsie McDonnell.  Stepfather of Eileen (Chris) Ferrari and Jackie (Charles) Antrilli.  Loving JimPop of Ariana, Christopher, Brielle, Charles and John.  Devoted brother of Joann (Tony) Ruggiero and the late John McDonnell...

Sep 22, 2023

On September 22, 2023, of Oaklyn, NJ.  Age 88 years.

Beloved husband of 63 years to Nancy C. Gross (nee Donnelly).  Dear father of Susan L. Bravyak and Kimberly Gross.  Loving grandfather of Matthew, Brielle and Bobby and great grandfather of Kaiden and Brooks.

Charles was a 1953 graduate of Collingswood High School.  He served...

Sep 12, 2023

Kathryn "Kate" M. McCullough Brandley passed away on September 12, 2023 in her home in Laurel Springs, New Jersey at the age of 73. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and the many friends and acquaintances around the community who came to know her friendly smile and good...

Sep 7, 2023

Rorie passed away on September 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 60.

Loving fiancée of Paul R. Black.  Daughter of the late James J. and Laurie M. Hirschmann.  Dear sister of Tracy Powell, Jamie Hubbs, the late Tammi Rodig and Trina Peisino.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Sep 4, 2023

Peacefully on September 4, 2023, of Greentown, PA.  Age 47 years.

Beloved daughter of Pastor Richard and Peg Esher.  Dear twin sister of Nicole (Shawn) Zook and brother, Chad (Jennifer) Esher.  Janel is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews.

Janel was born and raised in Collingswood, NJ.  She graduated from Cherry Hill High School...

Sep 3, 2023

Charles (Charlie, Rock, Pop Pop) Robert Clements Jr. passed away on September 3, 2023 at the age of 69, in his hometown of Lawnside, NJ from an unexpected heart attack. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light especially within the home of his grandchildren who still smile...

Sep 2, 2023

Age 98, of Haddonfield, NJ.

Charles Henry "Ab" Stewart, a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, died on September 2, 2023, surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Haddonfield and Stratford, Charlie (affectionately known to many as "Ab" and to his family as "Pops") was born at his Pennsauken home on...

Aug 17, 2023

Surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2023, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 72 years.

Beloved husband of Annette (nee Campbell).  Loving father of Lori Fleming of Collingswood, NJ, John (Tracy) Fleming of Havertown, PA and Monica (Joseph) Ochal of Haddon Twp., NJ.  Devoted grandfather of Christian, Grace, Alexandria, Charlie, Liam, Amelia, Oliver and Laura.  He is...

Aug 16, 2023

Helen Genevieve "Jen" Romano passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ, Jen was 100 years old.

She was the beloved wife of the late James V. Romano, Sr.  Loving mother of Patricia (the late Joseph) Marino of Collingswood, NJ, Denise Romano-Foust (Larry Griffin) of Singer Island, FL, James V. Romano, Jr....

Aug 5, 2023

Suddenly on August 5, 2023, of Sicklerville, NJ.  Age 60 years.

Loving mother of Anna Marie (Zachary) O'Donnell, Jacquelyne Lapp, Michael Lapp and Emily Lapp.  Cherished grandmother to Adriana, Julian, Liam and Ronan.  Beloved daughter of Ann and the late A. Philip Worrell.  Dear sister of Charlene (Peter) Fultano.  Devoted soulmate of the late Mark Sperbeck.  Loving...

Aug 3, 2023

(nee Kreagloh) On August 3, 2023, of Haddonfield, NJ; formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 95 years.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Kemble.  Dear mother of Carolyn Band, Phyllis (the late Richard) Foster, Donna (Robert) Mainart, Debbie Schiavo and Karen O'Brien.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amy (Josh) Johnston, Michael Foster, Amanda (Will) Hoheisel,...

Aug 1, 2023

Suddenly on August 1, 2023, of Laurel Springs, NJ.  Age 67 years.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Hart.  Loving mother of Andrew Hart (Lindsey Band) and Amanda Hart.  Dear sister of Janet Alessi, the late Nancy Hawkins and the late Harry "Butch" Shoemaker, Jr.  She is also lovingly survived by grandchildren, Ella and Paxton, many...

Jul 30, 2023

On July 30, 2023, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 74 years.

Loving husband of 48 years to Pat Sparano (nee Milnes).  Dear father of Michael (Tara) Sparano and Leigh (George) Seiz.  Devoted grandfather of Emily Huber (Noah Carr), Anthony Sparano, Dylan Sparano, Kayla Sparano, Jayden Sparano and Samantha Seiz.  He is also lovingly...

Jul 28, 2023

(nee Parsons) On July 28, 2023, of Washington Twp., NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 95.

Dear mother of Stephen (Wanda) Busa, Karen (Richard) Staszewski and Rex Busa.  Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Philip) Busa-Brown, Carolyn Busa, Christopher (Christy) Staszewski, Kimberly Staszewski (Justin), Robyn Staszewski (John) and Robert Lee...