Obituaries

Aug 28, 2024

Frederick P. Govito, Sr., passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 28, 2024.  A longtime resident of Barrington, NJ, Fred was 76 years old.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Barbara J. Govito (nee Mailahn).  Loving father of Matthew E. Govito, Jeffrey (Jamie) Govito, Kristin A. Cuffari and the late Frederick P. Govito, Jr. (Krista). ...

Aug 27, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2024; of West Deptford and formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 92 years.

Beloved husband of 72 years to Margaret L. Lauk (nee Lynch).  Dear father of Donald (Jacqueline) G. Lauk, Jr., Michael (Jennifer) Lauk and Laurie (Timothy) Bouch.  Loving grandfather of Kristin, Erin, Kyle, Tyler, Eric, Ryan and Maggie...

Aug 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Day Sauerwein, a beloved mother, sister, friend, and community member, who left us on August 25. She was a woman of grace, warmth, and boundless energy, touching the lives of many through her passions, selfless acts of service, and lifelong love of learning.

Linda lived...

Aug 24, 2024

John J. Baker, of Collingswood, NJ and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Thomas Miller, Brother of Earl Baker Jr. (Jane), the late George Baker (Josephine), the late Eugene Baker (Kathy),and the late Theresa Dukes (Joseph), loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and a cherished...

Aug 18, 2024

Roger Adams of Collingswood, NJ, passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. He is survived by many loving family and friends: his wife, Helene Adams, his parents, Phillip and Ethel Adams of Conway, SC, step-daughter Charissa (Bill) Lipman, grandson Ryker, and numerous other family and friends.

Roger was a railroad engineer for SEPTA Regional Rail who was...

Aug 17, 2024

On August 17, 2024, of Cherry Hill, NJ.  Age 80 years.

Beloved husband of 56 years to Connie Groves (nee Schreiber).  Loving father of Christy (Frank) Appello of Voorhees, NJ and Todd Groves (Lish Lindsey) of NYC, NY and grandfather of Charlotte and Abby Appello.

Doug grew up in Philadelphia and received a Master's Degree...

Aug 13, 2024

Laura M. Cappelli (nee Donohue) passed away suddenly on August 13, 2024.  Age 46 years.

Beloved wife of Louis Cappelli, Jr.  Loving mother of Ava and Audrey Moran and grandmother to Luciana Cappelli.  Cherished daughter of Laurence and Margaret Donohue.  Dear sister of Holly (Mark) Mannel and Kristen (Brian) Sticker.  Devoted aunt to Declan Mannel.  Laura is...

Aug 10, 2024

Thelma Jean Booth was born in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1932, and was a first-generation American. She passed from here to eternity on August 10, 2024.

Jean, as she preferred to be called, was the seventh of nine children to George Andrew Booth and Agnes (nee Higgins) Booth. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Aug 4, 2024

Ron passed away suddenly on August 4, 2024; of Philadelphia, PA and formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 70 years.

Beloved father of Ronald M. (Melissa) Bernardin, III, M.D. and Michael A. (Stacy) Bernardin.  Loving grandfather of Madison, Mia and Quinn.  Son of the late Ronald M. and Catherine M. Bernardin.  Devoted brother of Maureen Siefring, the Honorable...

Aug 4, 2024

Dan passed away suddenly on August 4, 2024.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ, he was 72 years old.

Beloved husband of 41 years to Patricia (nee Dick).  Loving father of Kate and Stu Becker, Julianne Walsh and Patrick and Audrey Walsh.  Cherished Poppy to Scout, Grant and Sage.  Dear brother of Thomas and Sue Walsh and...

Jul 30, 2024

Dennis passed away of natural causes on July 30, 2024.  A longtime resident of Audubon, NJ, he was 72 years old.

Dennis was a 1970 graduate of Audubon High School and a retired employee of FedEx.  He is survived by his brother, Edward Carrigan, also of Audubon, NJ.

Graveside service and interment were private.

Jul 26, 2024

On July 26, 2024, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 84 years.

Beloved husband of 47 years to Bernice R. Carey (nee Flood).  Dear father of Kimberly (Fran) Weikel and Kevin (Katie) Carey.  Loving grandfather of Brett, Mackenzie, Franny, Billy, Tommy, Seanie, Kevie, Allie and Ashley.  He is also lovingly survived by his sister, Anna Angelastro.

Bill...

Jul 21, 2024

Peacefully at home after a long illness, on July 21, 2024, of Collingswood.  Age 74 years.

Beloved husband of 52 years to Pamela P. Smarro (nee Peck).  Dear father of Jennifer (Ryan) Smarro Gibbons and Douglas (Courtney).  Loving grandfather of Alexander, Enzo, and Emma Marie.  He is also lovingly survived by his brother, Steven (Pamela E.); niece,...

Jul 17, 2024

Matt passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 17, 2024.  A resident of Haddon Township, NJ and formerly of Mantua, NJ he was 70 years old.

Loving father of Kelly (Gus) Mercado and Matthew (Kristen) Hale.  Devoted "Skinny Pop" to Meghan and Aidan Mercado and Emma and Ethan Hale.  Matt also leaves behind his...

Jul 15, 2024

Elizabeth J. Mathis (nee Taylor) passed away on July 15, 2024.  Formerly a resident of Audubon Park, NJ she was 94 years old.

Beloved companion of 43 years to the late Clinton J. McCallicher.  Dear mother of Wilson L. Mathis, III (Julie Marco) and Sheryl A. Murtaugh.  Loving grandmother of Meredith Balakas, Karen Maxson, Stephanie Minton, Zachary Balakas, Adam Mathis, Brian...

Jul 12, 2024

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday 12 July 2024, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 81 years.

Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Robert Hughes.  Devoted mother of Stephen (Jacqueline), Robert Jr. (Theresa), Kate, Julie (Pete) and Timothy (Andrea).  Loving grandmother to Christopher, Patrick, Daniel, Lily and Grace.  Dear sister of (Mildred) Jean Sander....

Jul 10, 2024

Diane L. Silliphant (nee Flacche) passed away suddenly on July 10, 2024, of Oaklyn and formerly of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 69 years.

Beloved wife of 47 years to Steven K. Silliphant.  Loving mother of Steven K. (Alison) Silliphant of Collingswood, NJ and Lauren Silliphant of Bellmawr, NJ.  Daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Flacche of Collingswood,...

Jun 30, 2024

Unexpectedly on June 30, 2024, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 74 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to Pastor Richard Esher.  Dear mother of Chad (Jennifer) Esher, Nicole (Shawn) Zook and the late Janel Lee Esher.  Loving grandmother of Emily, Gwen, Aryana, Ethan, Lauren, Sisay, Josiah, Dylan and Scarlett.  She is also lovingly survived by her sister, Beverly...

Jun 30, 2024

Peacefully at home on June 30, 2024, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 59 years.

Beloved wife of Lloyd G. Phillips.  Dear mother of Latina Phillips, Thomas Phillips and the late Lloyd Phillips, Jr.  Loving grandmother of Lacey Dietrich, Myani Phillips, Masyn Phillips, Marli Phillips and the late Nyomi Phillips.  She is also lovingly survived by her brother, Joe...

Jun 27, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Mehmet, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Born on January 21, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, to Achmet Mehmet and Gillie Tittle, Bob was a longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ, and more recently of Haddonfield, NJ.

He was the dedicated and loving husband of the late Edna H. Mehmet (née Wicker),...