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Edward S. Smith, Jr.

Edward S. Smith, Jr.

Jan 23, 2021

Peacefully on January 23, 2021, of Margate, NJ, formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 88 years.

Beloved husband of the late Patricia C. Smith (nee Marks).  Dear father of Robert H. Smith, Sr. (Elizabeth) of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ.  He is also lovingly survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Mr. Smith was a U.S....

Mark R. Jackson

Mark R. Jackson

Jan 20, 2021

On January 20, 2021, of Audubon Park, NJ.  Age 71 years.

Beloved husband of the late Maria R. Jackson (nee Cappello).  Father of Jason Jackson and stepfather of Brian Davis.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Wednesday 12 Noon to 1 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. ...

Patricia A. Conaway

Patricia A. Conaway

Jan 16, 2021

(nee Meehan) On January 16, 2021, formerly of Philadelphia, PA; age 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Conaway.  Loving mother of Michael (Carolyn), Sharon (Hal) Schwalm, Mark (Gina) and Donna (Scott).  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Jaclyn (Ken), Michael, Kimberly (Mike), Joe (Torie), Matthew (Christine), Caitlyn (Ben), Jason and Theresa and 4...

John "Jack" Emmerling

John "Jack" Emmerling

Jan 15, 2021

Jack passed away on January 15, 2021, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 59 years.

Loving father of Kelsey Emmerling and former husband of Karen Emmerling.  Beloved son of Henry and the late Anne Emmerling.  Dear brother of Thomas (Nancy), William (Shirley), Mark (Nancy), Joseph (Donna) and the late Mary (Kevin) Englebert.  He is also survived by many nieces,...

Jane I. Elwell

Jane I. Elwell

Jan 15, 2021

(nee Irving) Went into the presence of her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2021.

Predeceased by her parents, William and Ethel Irving, Sr., her brother, William Irving, Jr. and her husband, Albert Elwell, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Elwell and her son, Ronald Elwell (MaryAnn); grandchildren: Dennis Elwell (Emily), James Elwell...

Louise N. Williams

Louise N. Williams

Jan 14, 2021

(nee Nothnagel) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 14, 2021.  Of Haddon Township, NJ; age 92 years.

Beloved wife of the late Marshall C. Williams.  Proud and loving mother of Karen Williams of Collingswood, NJ, Lisa (Bill) Holland of Harrington, DE and Gordon Williams of Collingswood, NJ.  Devoted grandmother of Karl (Jill) Holland and...

Thelma Hardecker

Thelma Hardecker

Jan 13, 2021

Peacefully on January 13, 2021, of Maple Shade, NJ.  Age 98 years.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Hardecker.  Loving daughter of the late William and Elsie Storm.  She is survived by her nephews: Walter William Storm, Jr. (Diane), Robert Middleton Storm (Maria) and Bruce Treat Storm (Paula) and great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hardecker...

Marilyn J. Ayscue

Marilyn J. Ayscue

Jan 12, 2021

(nee Webber) On January 12, 2021, of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 96 years.

Beloved wife of the late Henry C. Ayscue.  Dear mother of Brian T. (the late Patricia) Ayscue and Karen A. (David) Schmid.  Loving grandmother of Stephen (Claudine) Ayscue, Mark and Matthew Schmid and 3 great grandchildren, Olivia, Collette and Georgeanne.  Sister to the late...

Margaret Vespe

Margaret Vespe

Jan 9, 2021

Peacefully on January 9, 2021, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, with her daughter and family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Dominic Vespe, Sr.  Dear mother of the late Dominic Vespe, Jr. and Eileen (Tom) Willis.  Loving grandmother of her special granddaughter, Nicole Willis, 5 other grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren: Sean, Gabriel, Sofia, Enzo, Jace...

Joyce C. Trainer

Joyce C. Trainer

Jan 6, 2021

Joyce C. Trainer (nee Hughes) passed away on January 6, 2021.  She was a longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 79 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Daniel A. Trainer, Sr.  Loving mother of Thomas, Joseph (Danielle), Christopher (Elaina) and the late Daniel A., Jr.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 3 great...

William E. "Bill" Henderson

William E. "Bill" Henderson

Jan 5, 2021

Of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on January 5, 2021, surrounded by his beloved wife, Bonnie W. Henderson, to whom he was married for almost 59 years.  He was 80 years old.  Predeceased by his son, Brett A. Henderson, at age 19, and by a brother.  He is also survived by his sister Barbara Henderson, DVM of Maryland and...

Thomas G. Miller

Thomas G. Miller

Jan 4, 2021

On January 4, 2021, of Haddon Twp., NJ.  Age 81 years.

Beloved husband of Lorraine "Lori."  Dear father of Helen (Joseph) Ferrante and Thomas (Fiance, Melissa).  Loving Grandfather and Pap of Nicholas, Ryan and Sean.  He is also lovingly survived by two sisters, Joanne (Michael) Pfaff and Roxanne (Gary) Raider and many other relatives and friends.

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Michael J. Berry

Michael J. Berry

Jan 3, 2021

Suddenly on January 3, 2021, of Pennsauken, NJ.  Age 63 years.

Beloved husband of Linda (nee Glogowski).  Dear father of Jessica (Michael) DeGrecio and Nicole Berry.  Loving grandfather of Michael DeGrecio, Jr.  He is also lovingly survived by two sisters, Patricia Berry and Jean Machillo.

Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He enjoyed building things,...

Michael R. Giancola

Michael R. Giancola

Jan 2, 2021

Suddenly and tragically on January 2, 2021, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 24 years.

Loving father of Avalyn.  Beloved son of John and Sherri Giancola (nee Miller).  Dear brother of Eric (Samantha), John (Ashley) and Tony (Paige).  Devoted uncle to Chase, Maddie, Michael, Juniper and Valentina.  Michael is also survived by Avalyn's mother, Brittany Dunn and his girlfriend,...

Mafalda Vesper

Mafalda Vesper

Jan 1, 2021

Mafalda "Micki" Vesper (nee Di Marcello), age 93, of Collingswood, NJ passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank Vesper. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Bruey (Dan) and Maureen Dinn (Rich); 3 grandchildren: David and Tara Dinn, and Joshua Bruey. She is also survived by her sister Yolanda (Dolly)...

Richard F. Welden

Richard F. Welden

Dec 31, 2020

Richard F . Welden , 93 , of Collingswood , NJ passed away peacefully at Brandywine Living in Voorhees, NJ on December 31 , 2020 .

Born in 1927 to John and Mildred ( Bailey ) , Dick was well known and loved as a life long resident of the Blue Bird Community in Haddon Towship ....

Evelyn Caronia

Evelyn Caronia

Dec 25, 2020

(nee D'Ascenzo) On December 25, 2020, formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 93 years.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Caronia.  Dear mother of Barbara (Joe) Greble, Elaine (Karen) Caronia and Anthony (Tabitha) Caronia.  Loving grandmother of Joseph, Deena (Jeffrey), Tiffany, Anthony (Linda) and Nicole.  She is also lovingly survived by 5 great grandchildren: Joseph III, Ava, Anthony,...

Frances M. Mcgerty

Frances M. Mcgerty

Dec 24, 2020

(nee Thackery) Peacefully on December 24, 2020, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 83 years.

Beloved wife of the late Edward A. McGerty.  Dear mother of Maryanne (John) Sieber, Frances (Doug) Jones and Ed (Julie).  Loving grandmother of Gabrielle, Alexis, Victoria, Eddie and Alivia.

Frances was born and raised South Philadelphia and graduated from Hallahan High School...

Daniel T. Ceglia

Daniel T. Ceglia

Dec 23, 2020

Suddenly on December 23, 2020, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 78 years.

Beloved husband of 21 years to Virginia (nee Neal).  Dear father of Marisa (Chris) Tkachuk, Alan Todd (Stacey) Van Meter, Tiffany (Nathan) Baxter, Chad (Sarah) McFee and Meghan (Brett) Houck.  Loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren.  Brother of Michael Ceglia, Carolyn Farquharson and the late William Ceglia....

Harry "Bud" E. Lewis, Jr.

Harry "Bud" E. Lewis, Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

Passed away on December 21, 2020, of Collingswood and Deptford, NJ.  Age 91 years.

Beloved husband of 69 years to Nancy R. (nee White).  Dear father of Patricia Dinella (Stephen), Robert (Karen), Theresa Matteucci (Ray), Deborah Chambers (Kevin), Gregory, Jeffrey (Kathleen) and Harry III (Tracy).  He is also lovingly survived by 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. ...

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