Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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....
Jennie D. Dagnelli
Aug 11, 2025
Jennie D. Dagnelli (nee Borreggine) of Maple Shade passed away on Monday August 11, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born in Camden on January 23, 1930 to the late Savino and Pasqua Borreggine. Jennie resided in Maple Shade for almost 60 years and was formerly of Cramer Hill. She was previously employed at Wise Tag & Label...
Donald Smith
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Smith of Maple Shade passed away at home on August 7, 2025 at the age of 90.
Don found a job during his high school days sweeping up the shop at Suburban Pattern; it would become his life’s work, eventually becoming a pattern maker and enjoying a 43-year career. His craftsmanship paid off in other ways as well: Don had...
Dolores Ann Leahy
Aug 6, 2025
Dolores Ann (Porter) Leahy, age 79, of Mt. Laurel. Dolores went above and beyond for everyone. In her earlier years she drove a school bus in Winslow Twp and worked as a paramedic (some joked it was a necessity with accident prone kids). But she found her real calling as a grandmother and great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. As a mom...
Kenneth Hinson Kennedy
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth Hinson Kennedy passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Beloved husband of 63 years to Nancy Kennedy (nee Clare), devoted father to Kim Dobbins (Mark), Chuck Kennedy (Tracie), and Chris. Poppop to 10 grandchildren; Mark Dobbins Jr (Inga), Chucky Kennedy, Aimee Mazza (Matthew), Kristin Triner (Tony), Kaitlyn Dobbins, Kenny Kennedy, Kara Kennedy, Rebekah Kennedy, Anna Lloyd (Josh), Mia...
Robert J. Conti
Jul 25, 2025
Robert J. Conti of Riverside, NJ passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 64. He was born on December 11, 1960 in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Beverly (Knox) and Robert Conti of Old Bridge, NJ. Bob grew up and started his family in Edison, NJ before moving to Delran/Riverside NJ where they resided for...
Paul L. Heggan
Jul 28, 2025
Paul L. Heggan of North Wales, Pa., formerly of Moorestown passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday July 28, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born in Waterford Twp., NJ on May 31, 1935 to the late Alexander and Mary Heggan. Paul was a longtime resident of Moorestown, and served in the National Guard. He...
Kay L. Holm
Jul 24, 2025
Kay L. Holm (nee Forrester) of Maple Shade passed away on Thursday July 24, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on March 11,1947 in Camden to the late Louis and Catherine Forrester. Kay was formerly of Pennsauken and moved to Maple Shade over 50 years ago. She was employed at Macy's in Cherry Hill for 30 years...
Margaret Toth
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret Johanna Toth a lifelong resident of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 at the age of 100. She was very involved in the community her entire life having been a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Independent Fire Co. #1, Life member of Burlington County Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary and Life member of the New Jersey...
Mildred C. Oman
Jul 20, 2025
Mildred C. Oman (nee Ruby) a lifelong resident of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Sunday July 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Riverside on September 18, 1934 to the late Willard and Elsie Ruby. Millie was a homemaker and her children's and grandchildren's biggest cheerleader attending all their activities. She was a lifelong member...
Mark A. Ebert
Jul 17, 2025
Mark A. Ebert of Atco (formerly of Audubon New Jersey) passed away on Thursday July 17, 2025 at the age of 54.He was born in Camden on July 31, 1970 to the late John and Peggy Ebert. Mark proudly served his country in the US Army from 1991-1995. He worked many years as an electrician, a job he truly loved....
Lisa Marie Woods
Jul 12, 2025
Lisa Marie Woods (nee King) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday July 12, 2025 at the age of 62. She fought a long and courageous battle. Lisa was born on January 2, 1963 to the late John King and Margaret King. She grew up in Cherry Hill and moved to Maple Shade over 40...
Joseph D. Schaffner
Jul 11, 2025
Joseph D. Schaffner of Maple Shade passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 11, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia on October 20, 1950 to the late Joseph and Marie Schaffner. Joe resided in Cherry Hill before moving to Maple Shade 12 years ago. Joe was a 1973 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He retired from Merrill Lynch...
James T. Amante
Jul 12, 2025
James T. Amante of Maple Shade passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 12, 2025 at the age of 59. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 7, 1965 to the late Peter and Kathleen Amante and was formerly of Pine Hill before moving to Maple Shade 26 years ago. Jim was employed at Lowe’s in Maple Shade and enjoyed...
Robert W. Thompson
Jul 9, 2025
Robert W. Thompson of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years of age. He was born in Philadelphia on August 3, 1947 to the late William and Mae Thompson, and was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade. Bob served his country in the US Army from 1966-1968. He...
Melanie R. Kurantz
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of;
Melanie R. Kurantz
August 14, 1955
July 1, 2025
Melanie R Kurantz of Maple Shade was called to Heaven by our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. She is now reunited with her Loving Husband Michael J Kurantz who was called to Heaven in September of 2016. Melanie Retired from Eleanor Rush School in Cinnaminson where she worked in the office...