Obituaries
Daniel P. Tursi
Nov 13, 2024
Daniel P. Tursi of Maple Shade, formerly of Haddonfield passed away at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the age of 64. He was born in Philadelphia on April 23, 1960 to the late Daniel J. and Carmella Tursi. Dan was employed as chef at Penn Presbyterian Hospital and formerly at Maggiano's in Cherry Hill. Dan thoroughly enjoyed his...
Kenneth D. Karcher, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Kenneth D. Karcher, Jr., affectionately known as Kenny, of Maple Shade, passed away unexpectedly in a work accident on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 25. Born in Voorhees, N.J., Kenny was the beloved son of Sharon (née Buss) and Kenneth Karcher, Sr. He was raised in Maple Shade, where he became an accomplished athlete at Maple Shade...
Edward A. Luiso
Nov 10, 2024
Edward A. Luiso of Moorestown passed away peacefully on Sunday November 10, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in Philadelphia on September 25, 1947 to the late Carl and Elizabeth Luise, and resided in Pennsauken before moving to Moorestown 27 years ago. Ed was self-employed and thrived on the challenges of running his own business. For most...
Emily M. Ryba
Nov 9, 2024
Emily M. Ryba (nee Crammer) of Whiting passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 9, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born in Trenton on February 28, 1954 to Pheobe and the late Arthur Crammer, and was a lifetime area resident. Emily retired from the State of New Jersey, where she worked as an administrative assistant, and also worked...
Veronica A. Kostek
Oct 29, 2024
Veronica A. Kostek (nee McGrath) eighty year resident of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at the age of 97. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Ahascragh, Ireland to the late Matthew and Mary Catherine McGrath. Veronica worked as a hairdresser in London during World War II where she met Jake. Moving to the...
Frank A. Troso
Oct 26, 2024
Frank A. Troso of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78. Born in Roccavivara, Italy, on January 17, 1946, to the late Michael and Concetta Troso (nee Longo), Frank immigrated to the United States at a young age, growing up in Camden. A successful business owner, he...
Harry J. McCalla, Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Harry J. McCalla, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Camden on April 23, 1943 to the late Harry, Sr. and Catherine McCalla. Harry was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade and small business owner of H. McCalla Trucking, Creative Concepts and Aqua Tech Scuba Center. He was a...
Joanne S. Antoniak
Oct 20, 2024
Joanne S. Antoniak (nee Higgins) age 64 of Mt. Laurel passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024. Born in Philadelphia on January 7, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Selena Higgins. Joanne was a longtime resident of Maple Shade before moving to Mt. Laurel.
Joanne is survived by her loving grandchildren Selina, Bentley, Jayden and Nicholas...
Gail Laird
Oct 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gail Laird (nee Klein) who passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving behind family, friends, colleagues, and students. Gail leaves behind her best friend and partner of 57 years, her husband, Edward Rust Laird and their beloved daughter and son: Phaedra Laird and Kyle...
Geraldine Biscardi
Oct 10, 2024
Geraldine Biscardi (nee Gramaglia) age 85 of Maple Shade passed away on Thursday October 10, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia on January 10, 1939 to the late Gerardo and Elizabeth Gramaglia. Geri resided in Northeast Philadelphia for many years and moved to Maple Shade 25 years ago, having enjoyed many years at her second home in Lancaster, Pa. Before...
Edith DiTullio
Oct 8, 2024
Edith DiTullio (nee DeVita) age 93 of Cherry Hill passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2024. Born in Philadelphia on February 2, 1931 to the late Salvatore and Minnie DeVita, Edith was a resident of Maple Shade before moving to Cherry Hill. She enjoyed trips to the casino and always looked forward to spending time with her family.
Beloved wife of...
Dennis M. Adams, Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Dennis M. Adams, Sr. of Maple Shade passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 3, 2024 at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia on February 6, 1956 to the late Robert and Loretta Adams and resided there until moving to Maple Shade 23 years ago. Dennis proudly served his country in...
Herta K. Coleman
Sep 29, 2024
Herta (nee Strobl) K. Coleman, age 92, of Maple Shade, NJ passed away Sunday 29th, 2024. She was born in Kitzingen, Germany on July 6,1932 and was formerly of Camden and Mt. Laurel, NJ. Herta retired as the Executive Housekeeper for Cherry Hill Inn after more than 25 years. Herta enjoyed going to the casinos and playing bingo.
Beloved wife of...
Karen L. Greene
Sep 29, 2024
Karen L. (nee Czyzewicz) Greene, age 65, lifelong resident of Maple Shade, NJ passed away Sunday September 29th, 2024. Born in Camden, NJ on February 3, 1959, to the late Walter and Betty Czyzewicz. Karen worked for American Honda in Mt. Laurel for many years and served on the Maple Shade First Aid Squad. A parishioner of OLPH she enjoyed...
Barbara J. McEwen
Sep 28, 2024
Barbara J. (nee Heal) McEwen, age 84, of Maple Shade, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday September 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mt. Holly on August 29, 1940 to the late John Wesley and Mabel Heal. Barbara was a lifetime Maple Shade resident, an avid sports fan, and she especially enjoyed watching the Phillies.
Loving mother of...
Marguerite T. Phillips
Sep 24, 2024
Marguerite T. Phillips (nee Kmecik), age 70, of Cinnaminson, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed peacefully on September 24, 2024.
Marguerite was born to the late Marguerite and Stephen Kmecik and grew up in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia. She was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business. Marguerite...
Charles Needham,Jr.
Sep 24, 2024
Charles Needham, Jr., age 94, of Burlington Twp., NJ, former longtime resident of Mt. Laurel, NJ, passed peacefully on September 25, 2024.
Charlie was born on September 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Emily and Charles Needham, Sr. and was raised in Oaklyn, NJ. Following high school he proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953 and...
Ethel H. Alday
Sep 23, 2024
Ethel H. Alday, age 94, of Pennsauken, NJ, passed peacefully on September 23, 2024.
Ethel was born to the late Lizzie C. (nee Eagan) and John M. O’Connor and grew up in Maple Shade, NJ. She had been a resident of Pennsauken since 1959.
Since her childhood, Ethel was a very active member of the United Church of Christ/Congregational Church in Maple...
Susan L. Chodnoff
Sep 19, 2024
Susan L. Chodnoff (nee Tingley) age 70 of Maple Shade passed away on Thursday September 19, 2024. Susan was born in Derby, Connecticut on August 17, 1954 to the late Frank and and Janet Tingley. She was formerly of Philadelphia and had resided in Maple Shade for the last 46 years. Sue had been retired for several years. She loved...
Peter Mano Melas
Sep 17, 2024
Peter Mano Melas of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born in New York, NY, he lived in New Jersey for 28 years. Peter was a proud US Marine veteran who served as a Captain during the Vietnam War, exemplifying courage, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to service. Beyond his military career, Peter became a respected professional in...
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