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Cynthia Santella

Cynthia Santella

Nov 26, 2024

Cynthia J. Santella (Nelson) of Cherry Hill passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 25,1949 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Nelson. Cindy formerly resided in Audubon Park before moving to Cherry Hill 30 years ago. She was employed as an administrative assistant for Local #152 Food...

Bernadine T. Critchfield

Bernadine T. Critchfield

Nov 23, 2024

Bernadine T. Critchfield (nee Petsuck) of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years of age. Bernadine was born on June 7, 1930 in Shenandoah,Pa. to the late George and Julia Petsuck. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Bernadine loved to crochet, and enjoyed working...

Frederick N. Simonsen

Frederick N. Simonsen

Nov 19, 2024

Frederick N. Simonsen 73 of Hammonton NJ formerly of Philadelphia passed surrounded by his loved ones on November 19th, 2024. Fred was born November 17, 1951 in Philadelphia to Olga and Frederick (Bernie) Simonsen. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Simonsen) Robinson.

Beloved husband of 54 years to Arleen F. (Natale) Simonsen, devoted father of Monique A. Downing and her...

Kenneth Ray Edens

Kenneth Ray Edens

Nov 21, 2024

Kenneth Ray Edens of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on September 13, 1950 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Robert and Dorothy Edens. Ken resided in Maple Shade before moving to Orlando over two years ago. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. Ken retired...

Carol F. Black

Carol F. Black

Nov 18, 2024

Carol F. Black of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2024 with her loving son by her side. She was 77 years of age. Carol was born in Camden on February 3, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Maple Shade. She retired after many years working as a candy maker at Aunt Charlotte's in Merchantville.

Carol was...

Daniel P. Tursi

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.

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

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

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...

Emanuel Lacontora

Emanuel Lacontora

Nov 7, 2024

Emanuel Lacontora of Maple Shade passed away peacefully at the age of 83, on Thursday November 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia on October 29, 1941 to the late Joseph and Angelina Lacontora. Manny retired from the Philadelphia Inquirer after many years, where he worked as a pressman. He resided in Philadelphia before moving...

Veronica A. Kostek

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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