Obituaries
Donald E. McClure
Oct 30, 2025
Donald Edward McClure of Atco, formerly of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2025 at the age of 98. He was born in Philadelphia on March 11, 1927 to the late Elwood and Elizabeth McClure. Don proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II and retired from Philadelphia Electric Co. where he worked...
Marguerite L. Hull
Oct 3, 2025
Marguerite L. Hull (née Raeder)went home to the Lord on October 3, 2025. Marguerite was most recently a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, where she cherished her retirement years surrounded by sunshine, friends, and family. Prior to that, she was a longtime resident of Maple Shade, New Jersey, where she built many lasting friendships and memories.
Marguerite was born on August 28,...
Paul E. Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Paul E. Smith of Maple Shade passed away on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at the age of 57. Paul was born in Camden on January 22,1968 to the late Donald and Margaret (nee Mellon) Smith. He took pleasure in his career as a chef and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Paul enjoyed fishing and traveling...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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