Local obituaries for Atlantic County & throughout New Jersey.

John C. Capehart

Oct 1, 2024

John C. Capehart went to dance on the streets of Heaven with those he loved on October 1, 2024. He was 52 years old.

John was a man driven by his passion for honor, duty, service, loyalty and love of family. As a Marine, he pledged himself to the Corp's core values of honor, courage and commitment. As a...

Ronald A "Ronnie" Maier, Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald A "Ronnie" Maier, Jr.. age 57 of Waterford, NJ. Ronnie passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Ronnie was born in Woodbury, NJ and was a 1985 graduate of Edgewood Regional High School. He was a skilled craftsman and started his career in the Carpenter's Union. Ronnie had a very...

Sandra Lynn Cicchino

Sep 27, 2024

Sandra Lynn Cicchino (nee Torkelsen) age 56 of Waterford, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday with her loving family by her side.

Sandi was born in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Edgewood Regional High School in 1986 and continued on to obtain a college degree.

She worked for Inspira Medical Center of Vineland as a Nuclear Medical Technician...

Dorothy Elvins

Sep 25, 2024

Dorothy F. Elvins (nee Reeves) age 95 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, NJ.

Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Lower Camden County Regional High School. She owned and operated the Clothes Pen, a woman's and children's clothing store in Hammonton for several years. Dorothy and...

Gerard "Jerry" Melora

Sep 25, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" Melora, age 68, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, after a long battle with IBM. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Hammonton and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1973. He continued his education at Stockton College, graduating in 1977. For many years, Jerry served as the count room supervisor at Showboat Hotel...

Evelyn Dorothy DeStefano

Sep 21, 2024

Evelyn Dorothy DeStefano age 83 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully at Inspira in Vineland, NJ with her son by her side on Saturday September 21, 2024.

She was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph HS Class of 1959. Dottie started her career at 13 years old waitressing at Scaffidi's Colonial Diner for her...

Joseph A. "Buddy" Matise

Sep 20, 2024

Joseph A. "Buddy" Matise, age 99 of Hammonton, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 20, 2024. Buddy's calming nature, thoughtfulness and bright smile will be surely missed by everyone who knew him.

Joe was born in Williamstown, NJ and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during World...

Luz Cardona

Sep 17, 2024

Luz I. Cardona, age 61 of Vineland, NJ passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024 at Preferred Care at Cumberland in Hopewell Twp., NJ.

Luz was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and lived in Buena and Vineland for many years. She graduated from Buena Regional HS Class of 1981 and worked for Wal-Mart in Hammonton. She enjoyed cooking, was involved...

David Caccia

Sep 17, 2024

David A. Caccia, age 91 of Hammonton, NJ, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

David was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the Army Reserves from 1954 to 1959. He married Pam in 1964 and designed and built their first home in Barnsboro, NJ. It was here...

Trisha Perez

Sep 15, 2024

Trisha Perez, age 37 of Eastampton, NJ passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Trisha was very loving and had an open heart for anyone who was in need of encouragement. She loved reading her Bible and attending Bible study with a large group of her friends in North Carolina. Trish loved her cat, Noah. She was loved and will...

Concetta R. "Connie" Previte

Sep 14, 2024

Concetta R. "Connie" Previte, age 67 of Vineland, NJ and formerly of Hammonton passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 following a courageous battle with a brief illness.

Connie was a longtime resident of Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1972. From childhood, she was close friends with the Perez family who lived across the street. The girls were like...

Salvatore "Sam" Bombara, Sr.

Sep 13, 2024

Salvatore "Sam" Bombara, Sr. age 93 of Waterford Works, NJ entered heaven joyfully from home on Friday September 13, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

Sam was born on October 22, 1930 and lived in Waterford all his life. He attended Lower Camden County Regional Schools. He faithfully worshipped every Sunday at St. Anthony's Church. He worked for the...

Richard Donnelly

Sep 11, 2024

Richard 'Rick' P. Donnelly, age 76, of Allentown, NJ passed away September 11, 2024.

Rick graduated from Newark College of Engineering with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Rutgers University with a M.S. He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi and he enjoyed getting together with his fraternity brothers. Rick was a loving brother to his sister, Laura...

James T. Colwell

Sep 7, 2024

James T. Colwell, age 78 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully Saturday September 7, 2024 at Pelican Pointe Rehab in North Cape May, NJ.

James was born in Elizabeth, NJ and he graduated from Glassboro State College earning a teaching degree. James worked for Hershey's Ice Cream in Hammonton for over 26 years and also at Gino Pinto Inc....

Hugo Jimenez Llamas

Sep 7, 2024

Es con gran dolor que anunciamos el repentino fallecimiento de Hugo Jiménez Llamas, de 45 años, de Hammonton, Nueva Jersey, que falleció el sábado 7 de Septiembre de 2024.

Hugo nació en Tlancualpican, Chiaulta, México y vivió en Landisville, Nueva Jersey durante muchos años antes de mudarse a Grandview, WA y luego regresar a Hammonton, Nueva Jersey. Disfrutaba más que nada...

Donald H. Haines Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

Donald H. Haines Sr. age 73 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Saturday September 7, 2024.

Born and raised in Hammonton, NJ, Donald graduated from Edgewood HS Class of 1968. He was an avid pheasant hunter and enjoyed the outdoors with his hunting buddy, Roxy the chocolate lab. Donald was also a member of Shur Shot Gun Club. He was...

Frank A. Scaltrito, Sr.

Sep 6, 2024

Frank A. Scaltrito, Sr. age 98 of Yulee, FL and formerly of Hammonton, NJ passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at the Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, FL.

He was born and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1943 and he enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1944 and served in World War II. While in...

Carmella "Dolly" Parzanese

Sep 3, 2024

Carmella "Dolly" Parzanese (nee Vena) age 89 of Elm, NJ passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024.

She was born and raised in Vineland, NJ. Dolly worked alongside her husband Salvatore "Chubby" on their family farm and upon his passing in 1990 she owned and operated Parzanese Bros. Farm from 1990 - 2009. She was a former member of the...

Patricia Thomas

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia Shina Thomas (Patti) made her Transition on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, NJ.

Predeceased by her husband Wm. H. Thomas, her parents Mae and Peter Shina, Sr., her brother Peter J. Shina, Jr., her Niece Kelly A. Shina Alahyane and her sister-in-law Shirley A. Shina. Surviving are niece Patricia J. Miller and her...

Jerry C. Vitalo, Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Jerry C. Vitalo, Jr. age 74 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Friday August 23, 2024 at his residence.

Jerry was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ where he graduated from Hammonton High School and owned and operated Angelo D'Salvo Masonry. Jerry was an elected Hammonton Town Councilman, and served during the building of the new town hall. He was an avid...