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Thomas P. Alessio

Thomas P. Alessio

Aug 15, 2022

On August 15, 2022, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ.  Age 102 1/2 years.

Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Rita Alessio (nee Annucci).  Dear father of Bernadette Alessio and Nancy Benton.  Loving grandfather of Christian (Becky) Benton.

Mr. Alessio was a World War II United States Navy veteran and retired as a foreman...

Robert Covotta, Sr.

Robert Covotta, Sr.

Aug 12, 2022

Peacefully on August 12, 2022, of West Collingswood Hts., NJ.  Age 73 years.

Longtime companion of Kevin O'Shea.  Dear father of Robert (Susan) Covotta, Jr. and Christina (Ryan) McClain.  Loving Pop-Pop of Angelina, Anthony, Emma, Andrew and Ryan.  He is also survived by his former wife, Louise (Michael) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob...

Clinton J. Mccallicher

Clinton J. Mccallicher

Aug 11, 2022

On August 11, 2022, of Audubon Park, NJ.  Age 93 years.

Beloved companion of 43 years to Elizabeth J. Mathis.  He is also survived by a son, two daughters and many extended family--children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with Elizabeth.

Clint was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a Korean Conflict U.S. Army veteran. ...

Thomas Mclaughlin, M.D.

Thomas Mclaughlin, M.D.

Aug 6, 2022

Tom passed away on August 6, 2022, of Haddonfield, NJ; formerly of Philadelphia, PA.  Age 71 years.

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Nocella).  Devoted father of Thomas F. "Fran" and father-in-law to Lisa.  Doting grandfather of Sara Elizabeth and Hannah Grace.  Loving son-in-law to Grace Nocella.  Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas F. and Pearl McLaughlin...

Melvyn F. Rutherford

Melvyn F. Rutherford

Aug 2, 2022

On August 2, 2022, of Collingswood, NJ; formerly of Honesdale, PA and Point Pleasant, NJ.  Age 91 years.

Beloved husband of the late May M. Rutherford (nee Sommerock).  Dear father of Thomas Rutherford, Karen (Steven) Lieb, Laura (Richard) Rutherford-Renner and Lisa Correale.  Loving grandfather of Erin Hightower, Sara Renner, Li-Fen Correale and Dayna Correale.  Great grandfather of...

David E. Wilson, Jr.

David E. Wilson, Jr.

Jul 30, 2022

Peacefully on July 30, 2022, of Cherry Hill, NJ; formerly of Haddonfield and Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 72 years.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Martha A. Wilson (Wiseman).  Dear father of Kimberly (Brad) Spence, Kristy (Kevin) Griffin and Lindsey (John) Plower.  Loving grandfather of Cole, Paige, Cormac, Sadie, Ty, Dylan, Jack, Sean and Wes.  Son of...

Donna Lee Jungclaus

Donna Lee Jungclaus

Jul 29, 2022

(nee Haury) Suddenly on July 29, 2022, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ; formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 63 years.

Beloved wife of 44 years to James W. Jungclaus, Sr.  Loving mother of James W. (Katie) Jungclaus, Jr., Kristin (Tom) Hosking, William (Sara) Jungclaus and Zachary (Bethani) Jungclaus.  Devoted Mema to Noah, Jessica, Josiah, Elijah, Elizabeth, Olivia and Oliver. ...

Joan C. Castaldi

Joan C. Castaldi

Jul 28, 2022

(nee DeSantis) Peacefully on July 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 90 years.

Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Frank A. Castaldi.  Dear mother of Patricia (Joseph) Paladino, Kathleen (Thomas) Musumeci, Susan (William) Lebb and Mark (Jacqueline) Castaldi.  Loving grandmother of Michael, Daniel, Gina (Chris), Beth Ann (Timothy), Matthew...

Maribeth Olt

Maribeth Olt

Jul 22, 2022

Passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, formerly of Haddon Twp., NJ. Age 69 years.

Maribeth was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Mildred Kondrla. Loving mother of Travis Olt (Nancy) and Ashley Olt. Former wife of the late Gary L. Olt and longtime partner of Raymond Montague. Dear sister of the late Michael Kondrla...

Robert James Penney

Robert James Penney

Jul 15, 2022

Robert James Penney passed away on the morning of July 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob met the difficult health challenges that came with cancer, with the sustained strength and attention of his wife, children and many kind friends.

Although he grew to love the many attributes of South Jersey, Bob, along with his six siblings...

Nancy R. Lewis

Nancy R. Lewis

Jul 15, 2022

Passed away on July 15, 2022, of Collingswood and Deptford, NJ. Age 93 years.

Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Harry E. "Bud" Lewis.  Dear mother of Patricia Dinella (Stephen), Robert (Karen), Theresa Matteucci (Ray), Deborah Chambers (Kevin), Gregory, Jeffrey (Kathleen) and Harry III (Tracy).  She is also lovingly survived by 15 grandchildren and 10...

Judith A. Hannan

Judith A. Hannan

Jul 14, 2022

(nee Ryan) On July 14, 2022, of West Collingswood, NJ.  Age 83 years.

Loving mother of Donna (Michael) Kehoe, Denise (Bill) Malloy and Christine (Jeff) Hannan.  Devoted grandmother of Nicole, Kaitlyn, Emily, Hannah, Alexandra and Ryan.  She is also lovingly survived by her brothers, Gary Ryan, Kenneth Ryan and Charles (Kathy) Ryan; niece, Kelly Ryan and nephew,...

Thomas G. Wolfgang

Thomas G. Wolfgang

Jul 9, 2022

Tom graduated from Haddon Township High School.  He briefly attended college at Rochester Institute of Technology and Oregon State University.  He served in the U. S. Navy. After leaving the Navy, he moved to the Pacific Northwest where he worked as a service technician for a petroleum products company.  His work there included traveling to remote sites such as...

Shirley A. Draves

Shirley A. Draves

Jul 7, 2022

(nee Campbell) Peacefully at home in West Collingswood Hts., NJ surrounded by her family on July 7, 2022.  Age 80 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Wayne A. Draves.  Loving mother of Wayne A., Jr. (Dawn) of North Bend, WA, Keith (Kimberly) of Emmaus, PA and Lisa (David) Ewan of Lawrence Harbor, NJ.  Devoted grandmother of...

William R. Russell

William R. Russell

Jun 30, 2022

On June 30, 2022, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 86 years.

Loving partner of 27 years to Inge K. Szucs. Beloved father of Deborah Marr (Richard) and Elizabeth Hartkopf (Scott). Dear grandfather of Scott, Kyle, Lauren, Danielle (Kevin), Keith, Kevin and Sarah and two great grandchildren, Olivia and Everly.

William enjoyed the outdoors, which included,...

Frances Virginia "Dinny" Traver

Frances Virginia "Dinny" Traver

Jun 30, 2022

(nee Agnor) On June 30, 2022, of Haddonfield, NJ. Age 99 years.

Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Richard E. Traver. Loving mother of Robert and his wife, Pamela Porter of Schwenksville, PA, the late Richard E. Traver, Jr. and the late Ruth Elizabeth Traver. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their...

John Sibert Gorski

John Sibert Gorski

Jun 26, 2022

John Sibert Gorski, 82, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022, after a long illness. John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Kathryn Joan Gorski (nee Myrtetus). He is survived by his daughters, Heather Robison (Brian Robison), Christina Gorski McDermott (Matthew McDermott) and Regina Carolan (Gregory Carolan), and his sister, Bettina deLuca....

John C. Sparks, Jr.

John C. Sparks, Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

Mr. John Clarence Sparks, Jr., age 58, passed away on the evening of June 24, 2022 at his residence in Haddonfield, NJ.

John was born on June 30, 1963 in National Park, NJ.  He was the son of Patricia and Paul Scott.  John graduated from Haddonfield High School then joined the U.S. Army's elite 10th Mountain Division...

Michael Daniel Hill

Michael Daniel Hill

Jun 17, 2022

Born on December 18,1956, Mike died on June 17, 2022 with his siblings by his side.  Of Cherry Hill, NJ; formerly of Collingswood, NJ.

Son of the late Frank P. Hill, Jr. and Dorothy A. Hill (nee Love). Survived by nine siblings: Frank P. Hill III (Loretta) of Audubon, NJ, John J. Hill (Debra) of Hilton Head,...

Rev. George M. Hawthorne

Rev. George M. Hawthorne

May 30, 2022

We mourn the passing of George M. Hawthorne on May 30, 2022, age 65. Beloved husband for 44 years to Amy Clampitt Hawthorne, devoted father of Jessica (Owen) and Emily (Michael), and loving Pop to Chloe, Ethan, and Caleb. Also survived by his mother Myrna, brother Joel (Terri), and sister Peggy (Chuck), all of Silver Spring, MD, as well...

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