Obituaries

Patricia E. Pallon

Patricia E. Pallon

Oct 19, 2025

Patricia E. Pallon (nee Rogers) of Cherry Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday October 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years of age. Pat was born in Philadelphia on June 12, 1935 to the late John and Eunice Rogers and has resided in Cherry Hill for 40 years. Pat was the former owner and operator of...

James P. Hughes

James P. Hughes

Oct 17, 2025

James P. Hughes of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Friday October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years of age. He was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade, born in Philadelphia on August 25, 1950 to James and Eleanor Hughes. Jim proudly served his country in the US Army and was a retired carpenter.

Loving father...

Helen V. Bala

Helen V. Bala

Oct 15, 2025

Helen V. Bala (nee Sroka) of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at the age of 101, with her loving family by her side. Helen was born in Philadelphia on October 10, 1924 to the late J. and Veronica Sroka. She was a resident of Maple Shade for over 70 years. Helen formerly worked for the...

Marietta Higgenbothem

Marietta Higgenbothem

Oct 7, 2025

Marietta Higgenbothem, 67, of Cinnaminson, New Jersey passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, with her loving husband and family by her side.

Marietta was born November 17, 1957 to (the late) John and Lily (Carita) Schultz in Camden, New Jersey. Marietta lived most of her years in Moorestown, New Jersey, before moving to Cinnaminson with her husband Bill, where they...

Richard "Rick" M. Weldon

Richard "Rick" M. Weldon

Oct 6, 2025

Richard "Rick" M. Weldon, of Maple Shade, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Philadelphia on October 8, 1957, Rick was the son of the late Reginald and Theresa Weldon and a lifelong resident of Maple Shade. After high school, he began working at the Navy Yard as an insulator aboard...

Frederick J. DeWitt

Frederick J. DeWitt

Oct 5, 2025

Frederick J. DeWitt of Maple Shade passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born in Philadelphia on December 22, 1939 to the late Edward and Florence DeWitt. Fred proudly served his country in the US Navy and retired as Co-Owner/Salesman at Wynn’s Bolt and Screw Company. He was a member of Trinity United...

Jorge L. Duran

Jorge L. Duran

Oct 5, 2025

Jorge L. Duran of Camden, NJ passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Ermelindo and Herminia Duran. Jorge resided in Camden most of his life, then enjoyed retirement in Lehigh Acres, Fl. before returning to New Jersey. Jorge proudly served in the US Army from 1964-1968,...

William "Bill" J. Haitz, Jr.

William "Bill" J. Haitz, Jr.

Oct 1, 2025

William “Bill” Haitz,Jr.

He was an outgoing guy. Bill could strike up a conversation with anyone. He was probably most comfortable sitting on the front porch entertaining random people walking down to the beach. He enjoyed a little Nascar (fan of the late Dale Earnhardt), country music, camping and was a lifelong Steelers fan. He was born and raised in Maple...

Mileta “Mike” Jaksic

Mileta “Mike” Jaksic

Sep 22, 2025

Mileta “Mike” Jaksic

Born in Serbia, Mike came to the United States in the 1960s with his mom when he was just a teenager. They first settled in Illinois, where his roots as a Cubs fan began. Though a man of few words, Mike had a sharp wit and a sarcastic streak that earned him his nickname, “The Cynical Serb”, and...

James Michael Rafferty

James Michael Rafferty

Sep 25, 2025

Jimmy was a man whose heart was as big as the ocean he loved to fish. He was known best for his generosity, selflessness, and ability to make anyone laugh. Fishing was Jimmy’s happy place. Summer mornings were often spent with his best friend, Mike, out on the boat, fishing from sunrise until the sun went down. His favorite spots...

Elwood Severns

Elwood Severns

Sep 22, 2025

Elwood Severns passed on September 22, 2025 at the age of 82.

He was married to the late Nancy (Turner) for 48 years. He is survived by three children, Elwood (Marion) Jr., Nancy (Tom) McGonigle and Walter (Barbara); and grandchildren, Matthew, Erika, Marisa, Lindsay, Courtney, Hailey, Hanna, Kevin, Karlee, Taylor, Nicholas and Ashley; and great grandchildren, Evelyn and Cameron. He is...

Gary C. Keich

Gary C. Keich

Sep 19, 2025

Gary C. Keich of Pennsauken passed away peacefully on Friday September 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years of age. He was born in Camden on August 3, 1956 to the late Conrad and Jean Keich. Gary was a lifelong resident of Pennsauken and was retired from the Pennsauken Municipal Utilities Authority. He took great pleasure...

Frank Dougherty, Jr.

Frank Dougherty, Jr.

Sep 12, 2025

Frank Dougherty, Jr. of Maple Shade passed away on Friday September 12, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Philadelphia on April 6, 1951 to the late Frank, Sr. and Evelyn Dougherty and was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade. Frank was a self employed accountant and a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He...

Darlene Ann Chovanec

Darlene Ann Chovanec

Sep 3, 2025

Darlene Ann Chovanec (née Chelkowski), age 69, our beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Mt. Laurel, NJ, where she resided for the past 30 years.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Thomas and Joan M. Chelkowski, Darlene spent the first 21 years of her life in Pittsburgh before traveling the world with her husband during...

Robert C. Heckmann,Jr.

Robert C. Heckmann,Jr.

Sep 9, 2025

Robert C. Heckmann, Jr. of Bellmawr NJ passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born in Philadelphia on November 13, 1955 to the late Robert C., Sr. and Alice L. Heckmann. Bob grew up in Maple Shade and has resided in Bellmawr for the last 35 years. He was a self-employed house painter...

Anthony V. Mannello

Anthony V. Mannello

Aug 29, 2025

Anthony V. Mannello, age 43, of Merchantville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave six-year battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer.

Born in Philadelphia on June 15, 1982, to Antonio and Janet Mannello, Anthony grew up in Maple Shade before moving to Merchantville five years ago. He worked as a Bank Manager...

Wilson R. Torres

Wilson R. Torres

Aug 24, 2025

Wilson R. Torres of Maple Shade passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 71. He was born in New York City on March 12, 1954 to the late Sgt. Rene Torres USMC and Casilda Torres (nee Diaz).

He was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and never missed a game on TV. He enjoyed time with his friends and...

Philip J. Taurino

Philip J. Taurino

Aug 18, 2025

Philip J. Taurino of Maple Shade passed away suddenly on Monday August 18, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born in Philadelphia on March 11, 1951 to the late Peter and Anna Taurino. Phil proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of Phil's Hairstyling in Bridesburg, Pa. and resided...

Martha Horn

Martha Horn

Aug 15, 2025

Martha Horn (nee Bershesky) of Moorestown passed away on Friday August 15, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born in Camden NJ on April 8, 1941. Daughter of Josephine Bershesky and John Pasavage. Grandparents were Raymond Pasavage, John & Martha (Chase) Bershesky.

Martha's childhood greatly improved when her beloved relatives Ann & Jake Giberson took her in and raised...

Patricia L. Rafalko

Patricia L. Rafalko

Aug 14, 2025

Patricia L. Rafalko (nee Sbaraglia) of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Thursday August 14, 2025 at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees at the age of 85. She was born in Scranton, Pa. on January 5, 1940 to the late Andrew and Jennie Sbaraglia. Pat moved to Maple Shade 58 years ago. She enjoyed watching movies and snacking on her popcorn....