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William H. Dick

William H. Dick

May 23, 2026

After a lengthy illness, Bill passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2026.  Of Williamstown and formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ, Bill was 70 years old. 

Beloved son of the late Evelyn and William Dick.  Dear brother of Eileen Kenny (Larry Felter) of Fairfax, VA, Nancy Dick of Ocean City, NJ, Janice (Dave) Henning of Millsboro, DE and...

Frances L. Fario

Frances L. Fario

May 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Frances L. Fario (née Lucia), of Brigantine, NJ and formerly of Haddonfield, NJ on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully, surrounded with all the love of her children. Born on October 30, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, Frances lived a life full of passion,...

Robert E. Lynch

Robert E. Lynch

May 17, 2026

Peacefully on May 17, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ.  He was 71 years old.

Beloved husband of the late Alice R. Lynch (nee Ksiazek).  Loving father of Katie Lynch (Laura Kaminski) and Jessica Lynch (Peet Johnson).

Robert worked for the Merchant Marines for 22 years and retired from UPS after 20 years as a freight truck driver.  He...

Carl J. Skowronek

Carl J. Skowronek

May 17, 2026

Carl passed away on May 17, 2026.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ he was 79 years old.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Linda R. Skowronek (nee McGarry).  Dear father of Robert (Maria) Skowronek, Matthew Skowronek and the late Michael Skowronek.  Loving Papa to Claire, Olivia and Adam.  He is also survived by his sisters, Rosemary Viggiano and Angela Skowronek...

John H. Darlington

John H. Darlington

May 16, 2026

Peacefully on May 16, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 89 years old.

Predeceased by his parents, Paul and Anna Darlington, Sr. and siblings, Frank, Eva, Josephine and Paul.  He is lovingly survived by nieces and nephews, JoAnn (Dave) Sheehan, Dawn (Eric) Stevenson, Patricia Darlington, Peggy Darlington and Linda Russell; great nieces, JoAnna (Eric), Jennifer (Brian), the late Kaitlin Darlington, Brihanna...

Mary J.A. Rauch

Mary J.A. Rauch

May 12, 2026

Mary was born on September 29, 1952, as one of 10 children to Col. Henry L. and Natalie A. Rauch (both predeceased) in Shreveport, LA at Barksdale AFB.  Mary graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1970, where she was a student-athlete playing softball and basketball.  She then went on to study Marketing and received an associate’s degree from Camden...

Henry "Hank" C. Emmerling, Jr.

Henry "Hank" C. Emmerling, Jr.

May 12, 2026

On May 12, 2026, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 97 years old.

Beloved husband of the late Anne G. Emmerling (nee Gallimore).  Dear father of Thomas (the late Nancy), William (Shirley), Mark (Nancy), Joseph (former wife Donna), the late Jack Emmerling and the late Mary Engelbert (Kevin).  Loving grandfather of Elyse, Kristin, Kevin, Erika, Katie, Conor, Stephen, Joseph, Billy, Jack,...

Gordon Samuel "Sam" Woods

Gordon Samuel "Sam" Woods

May 11, 2026

Unexpectedly on May 11, 2026, of Pennsauken, NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  He was 69 years old.

Predeceased by his parents, Gordon W. and Dorothy L. Woods.  He is lovingly survived by his sisters, Julia Woods and Martha MacDavid (Joseph); his brother, James W. Woods (Angela) and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Sam was 1975 Collingswood High School graduate...

George Reginald Tyree, Jr.

George Reginald Tyree, Jr.

May 10, 2026

George Reginald Tyree, Jr., age 81, of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 10, 2026 at Collingswood Manor in Collingswood, NJ with his daughter, Jocelyn by his side.  Reggie, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 3, 1944 in Plainfield, NJ. He was the son of the late George Reginald Tyree, Sr....

Kay Fisher

Kay Fisher

May 4, 2026

(nee Stratford) On May 4, 2026, of Haddon Township, NJ.  She was 86 years old.

Beloved wife of the late John A. "Corpy" Fisher.  Devoted mother of Kevin (Emi) Fisher.  Loving grandmother of Ray.  Kay is also survived by loving cousins, nephews and special friends.

She was born October 30, 1939, in Spring Mill, Whitemarsh Township, PA.  Kay graduated from Plymouth-Whitemarsh High...

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

May 4, 2026

(nee Moschik), passed away on May 4, 2026 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She resided in Mays Landing, New Jersey with her beloved husband, Steven, and was the loving mother of Hannah Johnson of Galloway, Emily Reichenbach (Zachary) of Hammonton, Connor Johnson of Mays Landing, and Ryan Johnson (Lauren) of Mays Landing. Adoring Omi to grandsons Rhys and Carter...

Scott Warren

Scott Warren

May 2, 2026

Scott passed away suddenly on May 2, 2026 at the age of 63.

Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathy Warren (nee Bruno).  Loving father of Emily Warren, Abby (Keith) Tappert, Madeline Warren and Bailey Warren.  Devoted Pop-Pop to Lincoln.  Scott is also survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Warren (nee Myrtetus), his sister, Nancy (Jamie) O’Neill and brother, Patrick (Laura)...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Lentz

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Lentz

Apr 29, 2026

(nee Achtermann) Peacefully on April 29, 2026, of Audubon, NJ.  She was 62 years old.

Beloved wife of 29 years to Gary S. Lentz.  Dear mother of Emily and Stephen.  She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda (nee Lentz) and Dieter Splinter, nieces and nephews, her cousins, Liz Lavin, Laurie Geiger, Michael and Ted Jadick and extended...

Joan M. Prince

Joan M. Prince

Apr 23, 2026

Joan M. Prince (nee Keefe) passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 93 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Thomas R. Prince, Jr.  Dear mother of Thomas (Diane), Glenn (Barbara) and Darren (Joanne).  Loving grandmother of Sarah (Joseph), Ryan, Evan, Richard, Stephen and Catherine and great grandmother to Lylah and Grace.

Joan was a 1950 graduate...

Doris Freni

Doris Freni

Apr 23, 2026

Doris “Dee” Freni (nee Roner), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Pitman Manor United Methodist Home in Pitman, NJ. Devoted mother of Thomas Fadio, Jeffrey Fadio (Joy), Barry Fadio (Robin), Jason Freni (Tamah), and Lori-Ann Freni-Holzman (Kevin Curcio). Cherished grandmother to Ryan, Jessica, Chelsea, Blaze, Joshua, Seth, Brooke, Austin, Mickalina (Tyler), Joseph, Vincenzo and Sofia;...

Donald S. Olsen

Donald S. Olsen

Apr 21, 2026

Donald S. “Don” Olsen, 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 at his home in Philadelphia, PA.

Born, raised, and residing most of his life on Manayunk Ave. in Roxborough, Don was a quiet leader, an intellectual, and a kind-hearted man who positively impacted many people’s lives.  He loved Old English bulldogs, books, the Eagles, good food, Irish heritage, and...

Ruth Louisa Gray

Ruth Louisa Gray

Apr 15, 2026

Ruth passed Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, in Cherry Hill, NJ.  She was 104 years old.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, H. Nelson and Lillian Cleaver Gray, her brother, R. Milton and his wife, Barbara Hollis Gray.

Ruth was adopted as a young child and lived most of her life with her parents in Collingswood.  After their passing, Ruth...

Charles D. Marks, Jr.

Charles D. Marks, Jr.

Apr 14, 2026

We have lost a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend...

Suddenly on April 14, 2026, Charles D. Marks, Jr. "Chuck" of Collingswood, NJ; age 60 years.

Chuck is survived by his father, Charles D. Marks, Sr. of Bellmawr, his mother, Alice Marks (nee MacCready) (partner, Ed Countryman) of Collingswood, his sister, Janet Hoban (Ed) of Magnolia and nephews, David and Jack...

Donald C. Brown

Donald C. Brown

Apr 9, 2026

Donald Charles Brown, 85, of West Deptford, NJ passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.

Donald was born to Elizabeth and John Brown on November 18, 1940, and raised in Haddonfield, NJ.

After High School graduation, Donald served in the United States Army, received his B.A from Rutgers University, an M.A. from Rowan University, and a J.D. from The Widener School of...

Michael T. Gattone, Sr.

Michael T. Gattone, Sr.

Apr 7, 2026

Michael Gattone of North Wildwood, formerly of Collingswood and Woodlynne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026.  He was 69 years old.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Gregg); his sons, Michael (Denise), Matthew and Nicholas (Helena Rudoff); his grandchildren, Ethan, Genevieve and Adriana; his sister, Laura (Dan) Macukewicz and his nephew, Michael Gregg...

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