Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

(nee Shay) Passed peacefully at home on April 24, 2024 watched over with love by her husband of 45 years, Paul J. Horsting.  Deb was 68 years old.

Daughter of the late James H. Shay and Mary (nee Robertson) Shay, and sister to the late James R. Shay and Maryanne (nee Shay) White. Deborahanne is survived by...

Apr 21, 2024

On April 21, 2024, formerly of Haddon Twp. and Collingswood, NJ.  Age 89 years.

Beloved wife of the late George R. White, Sr.  Dear mother of the late Patricia (Martin) Scahill and George R. White, Jr.  Loving grandmother of Dr. Kevin Scahill and Sean Scahill.

Mrs. White was a former teacher at the Christian Day...

Apr 20, 2024

(nee Caruolo)  On April 20, 2024, of Williamstown, NJ.  Age 77 years.

Beloved wife of the late Valentino "Butch" Piacentino, Jr.  Loving mother of Angelina (Patrick) Paul and Valentino (Amanda) Piacentino, III, MD, PHD.  Devoted Nonna of "her girl," Natalie and "her boys," Mason, Jack and Owen.  Anne is also lovingly survived by her cherished companion, Bill,...

Apr 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 93 years.

Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Helen Rutter.  She is survived by close friends, Dean (Brenda) Hendrix, Ruth Hendrix, Susan Hendrix, Sandy Adler, Linda Smith and Barbara Samuels.

Helen earned her bachelor's degree from Glassboro State College.  She was a secretary for Campbell Soup...

Apr 16, 2024

Suddenly on April 16, 2024; of Blackwood, NJ, formerly of Barrington, NJ.  Age 45 years.

Beloved son of Maryann Snethen and Edwin (Lori) Pond.  Dear brother of Christopher and the late Laura.  Loving father of Jaidyn and uncle to Chase, Kylee, Sawyer and Sunshine.  Jeremy is also survived by his grandfather, Gerald Spiece and many aunts, uncles,...

Apr 3, 2024

Albert G. Pine of Collingswood, NJ, died on April 3, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was 84.

He departed this Earth early on a Wednesday morning to make his tee time for one final round of golf - this time in heaven. We envision him playing a perfect game with a big smile on his face...

Mar 27, 2024

Ernest J. Gentchos, M.D. died peacefully on March 27, 2024.

A graduate of Camden High School, he attended Illinois Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.  He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.  He interned at Albert Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

He served in the...

Mar 21, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Teresa Wylen, 70, of Audubon, NJ passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, on March 21, 2024, after many months battling an unexpected illness.

Kathy was born on February 15, 1954 to Harry and Catherine "Cass" Cole (nee Schmidt) in Camden, NJ. Kathy lived her entire life in her beloved hometown of Audubon, NJ,...

Mar 20, 2024

Suddenly in her home on March 20, 2024, of Blackwood, NJ, formerly of Audubon, NJ.  Age 47 years.

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Fredrick Barriskell; father, David Conte; son, Kyle Lee and brother, Michael Conte.  She was predeceased by her mother, Carol Conte.

Amie was a lover of nature and animals, especially cats. ...

Mar 16, 2024

Elvira "Vera" Schweim (nee D'Andrea) passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 102.  A longtime resident of Collingswood, NJ, Vera currently resided in Ocean City, NJ.

She was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Caroline D'Andrea, her beloved husband William G. Schweim, two sisters, Dolly Tomassetti and Olga Cowgill and her brother, Joseph D'Andrea. ...

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ.  Age 74 years.  Beloved husband of 50 years to Elaine McCool (nee Palazzese).  Dear father of Mike (Beth) McCool and Melissa (Richard) Ciullo.  Loving grandfather to Michael, Grace, Natalie, Abigail and Luca.

Born and raised in the Fairview section of Camden, Mike was a graduate of Camden High School. ...

Mar 14, 2024

Peacefully on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  A  resident of Collingswood, NJ and Bellevue, NE, Carmen was 76 years old.

Beloved husband of 51 years to Donna "Cricket" DeCinque (nee Abrahamsen).  Loving father of Brian DeCinque.  Dear brother of Michael DeCinque.  Son of the late Carmen and Helena "Nellie" DeCinque.  He is...

Mar 10, 2024

Jim passed away at home in Runnemede, NJ surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2024.  He was 61 years old.

Beloved son of the late Harry and Ruth Binder.  Loving brother of Robert (Linda) Binder and Patricia Binder.  Dear uncle of Christopher, Robert, Jr. and Kathryn and great uncle to Colin.  Jim is also survived...

Mar 9, 2024

Michael Sean Johnson ("Mike"), age 62, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan Leusner Johnson for 31 years and loving father to Alexander Johnson (Shelby). He is survived by his brothers Walter, James (Deborah), and John Johnson and his sister Stacey Troupe (David), his brothers-in-law Thomas Leusner and Steven Leusner and his...

Mar 9, 2024

Brian S. Valerio of Collingswood, NJ passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.  Age 72.  Beloved husband of over 50 years to Barbara T. (nee Skabla).  Loving father to Jennifer Paladino of Delran, NJ and Amanda (Rudolf) Rotter of Cherry Hill, NJ.  Devoted grandfather to his four grandsons: Tucker, Rudolf Brian, Declan...

Mar 5, 2024

Juergen E. Lorenz ("Jay"), 88, died peacefully on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at his home in Collingswood NJ. He is survived by his wife Helen (Menz) Lorenz, with whom he shared over 66 years of marriage. He is also survived by his sons Michael and Thomas, his daughters-in-law Barbara and Linda, his grandchildren Justin'e and Kelson, his sister Cathy,...

Mar 3, 2024

Suddenly on March 3, 2024 at home in Clementon, NJ.  Age 82 years.

Beloved husband of 32 years to the late Linda A. Blakeny (nee Hansen).  Loving father of Melissa A. Blakeny (Will).  Dear brother of Hudson "Donnie" Tarpley, the late James "Lonnie" Tarpley and the late Joncie May Williams.  Son of the late Fred and Josie...

Mar 1, 2024

Alice Anne (nee O'Brien) Hughes, 93, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, George O'Brien. She was a devoted wife to her husband for 63 years, a fantastic mother of two, an incredible grandmother of 7, a passionate great grandmother of 8, and a loving daughter to her mother. She...

Feb 21, 2024

Joseph Z. Acerbo, Sr., 89, of Bellmawr, NJ passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was the beloved husband of 66 years to Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Mancini).  Loving father of Joseph Z. Acerbo, Jr. (Barbara) of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Nancy Acerbo of Ventnor, NJ and the late Susan Acerbo.  Cherished and...

Feb 21, 2024

Jean Moir, 86, of Audubon, New Jersey passed away on Feb. 21, 2024 after a brief hospitalization for cancer. Jean was born on March 1, 1937 at home in Audubon to Robert B. Moir and Regina Moir (Martin). Jean was a lifetime resident of Audubon.

Jean graduated from Audubon High School in 1951 and participated in the...