Local obituaries for Atlantic County & throughout New Jersey.

Walter " Gordy" Lockwood

Aug 8, 2024

Walter "Gordy" Lockwood, age 71 of Hamilton Twp. NJ passed away peacefully Thursday August 8, 2024 at his residence with his loving family at his side.

Born and raised in Chatsworth, NJ, Gordy was a true Piney with a big heart. He was a wood cutter for many years and also harvested wild flowers, grasses and other plants to...

Mary F. Merlino

Aug 6, 2024

Mary F. Merlino (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2024 with her Children by her side. She was a proud resident of Northfield, NJ where she enjoyed spending time with her family and yoga with her friends, before moving to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2021.

She was born on December 11, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY.

Mary was...

Roderick Cabacungan

Jul 29, 2024

Roderick "Erick" Cabacungan age 52 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Monday July 29, 2024 in Galloway Twp, NJ.

Erick was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and grew up in Hammonton, New Jersey. He is predeceased by his mother Remedios Brooks and her husband William.

After graduating high school, Erick proudly served his country by joining the United States Navy, where...

Margaret V. Humphries

Jul 27, 2024

Margaret V. Humphries, age 78 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday July 27, 2024 at Samaritan Center in Voorhees, NJ.

Margaret was born in Camden, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Hammonton. She worked for many years at Lenox China in Pomona.

Margaret is predeceased by her parents Paul and Millie...

Theodore L. Purnell, Jr.

Jul 26, 2024

Theodore L. Purnell, Jr. age 86 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Friday July 26, 2024.

He was born in Quakertown, PA and raised in Swarthmore, PA. He went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Doctorate degree in Psychology.

He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, where he rose to rank of Captain. Upon coming home,...

Thomas Peterson

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas A. Peterson age 81 of Gap, PA, passed away Saturday July 20, 2024.

Thomas was born in Phila, Pa and he relocated to Gap in 1990 and worked for WAWA as a truck driver for over 20 years and retired in 2010.

Thomas and his late wife Ginger enjoyed traveling to Hammonton for family gatherings, collecting Model Cars and Coins, Boating,...

Anthony "Butch" Zirilli

Jul 16, 2024

Anthony “Butch” Zirilli, age 89 of Ventnor, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Anthony was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He worked in the food service industry passionately for many years. To name a few companies he was proud to represent, Philadelphia International Airport food services, Ogden Food, Tartan Food, Sysco Corporation, Tyson...

Kenneth G. Hiltwine

Jul 13, 2024

Kenneth G. Hiltwine age 76 of Atlantic City, NJ and formerly of Hammonton, NJ and Smithville, NJ passed away July 13, 2024.

Ken was born in Pottstown, PA and raised in Hammonton, NJ where he graduated from Hammonton High School in 1966. He received his bachelor's degree from Montclair State College and a masters in Biology from University of...

Raymond F. Myers

Jul 13, 2024

Raymond Myers, affectionately known as "The Godfather," passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 72 in Egg Harbor City, NJ.

He was born on April 4, 1952, in Rockaway, NY. Raymond began his colorful career traveling with the carnival, which took him to various places and introduced him to many walks of life. In 1981, he transitioned into...

Mary Lou Triboletti

Jul 5, 2024

Mary Lou Triboletti (nee Baglivo) age 70 of Hammonton, NJ passed away suddenly on Friday July 5, 2024.

Mary Lou was born and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School. After graduation she worked at Jamesway in Hammonton for many years.

She is predeceased by her parents, Louis and Mary Baglivo (nee Inferrera) and her sister Adeline Grillo.

Mary Lou is...

Deborah M. Mazzagatti

Jul 4, 2024

Debbie Mazzagatti (nee Dickinson), 68 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully after a 19-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Thursday July 4, 2024. Born in Camden NJ, she was raised in Hammonton. Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Hammonton High School and a 1977 graduate of Drexel University where she earned a BS Degree in Fashion Design. She built a...

Peter R. Macrie, Jr.

Jul 3, 2024

Peter R. Macrie, Jr. age 68 of Hammonton, NJ passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 3, 2024 and went home to be with the Lord.

Peter was a 1973 graduate of St. Augustine Prep and a lifelong Hammonton resident. He was the owner and President of the family business, Macrie Transfer and Cold Storage. Pete loved his family and was a...

Eva J. Palomino

Jul 3, 2024

Eva J. Palomino age 101 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 3, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born and raised in Piura, Peru and moved to Hammonton in 1983.

She worked as a seamstress for Quality Laundry in Hammonton for many years.

She is predeceased by her parents, Francisco and Magdalena Palomino and...

Jessica Ann Parker

Jun 26, 2024

Jessica Ann Parker age 30 of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Hammonton, NJ passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Jessica was born August 4, 1993 in Vineland, NJ. She worked as a certified nurse.

She is predeceased by her grandfather Johnnie Jackson.

Jessica is survived by her mother Peggy R. Parker, father Geraldo Maldonado, children Shaquille Jackson and Hassan McNeil, brothers Michael Parker, Eddie...

Croce "Chris" Randazzo

Jun 21, 2024

Croce “Chris” Randazzo passed away after a brief illness on June 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Croce was born on November 17th, 1935 in Carini, Italy. The oldest of four, Croce came to America on May 3, 1950 with his brothers Anthony, and Joseph, his sister Margaret, and his mother Angelina. They settled in Philadelphia, where he...

Paul A. Celona

Jun 12, 2024

Paul A. Celona, age 94 of Hammonton, NJ peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024.

Paul was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ and worked at Cresci Motors in Vineland for over 30 years and Arena’s in Hammonton. Paul loved gardening and meeting the guys at the diner every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. He especially loved spending...

Sara "Sally" J. Perna

Jun 5, 2024

Sara J. Perna, age 85 of Lake Wylie, SC passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024, in Lake Wylie, SC. Sally was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ. She was a graduate of Hammonton High School class of 1956, Captain of Hammonton High School Color Guard, voted “Prettiest” and crowned “Hammonton Peach Queen”.

Sally later moved with her then husband Vince and...

Francis J. Mahon

Jun 4, 2024

Francis J. Mahon, age 79 of Folsom, NJ passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Francis was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ and graduated from St. Joseph High School Hammonton, NJ in 1962, Monmouth University and Stetson Law School.

He was a member of the Florida and New Jersey Bar Association and served in the Army Reserve.

Francis retired as...

Rosaria Lamazza

Jun 4, 2024

Rosaria LaMazza (nee Brunelli) age 84 of Hammonton, NJ passed away peacefully with her daughter Toni, daughter-in-law Lisa, and her two grandsons Brian and Matthew by her side on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Virtua in Voorhees.

Rosaria was born in San Michele, Messina, Italy and moved to Hammonton in December of 1959. She started working for William B. Kessler Clothing...

Alva J. Sauser

Jun 4, 2024

Alva J. Sauser, (nee Delguercio), age 80 of Elm, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Alva was born and raised in Elm and lived there her entire life. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Hammonton in 1961. Alva worked for Ancora and Kessler Hospitals as a medical transcriptionist and was a medical information office assistant at...