Obituaries

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....

Jennie D. Dagnelli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...