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Robert Melvin Smith

Robert Melvin Smith

May 5, 2019

Robert Melvin Smith of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on May 5th. He was 72.   Robert is survived by his loving wife, Donna (nee Denyer,); children, Wendy (Steve) Belvick and Rick (Laura) Smith; grandchildren, Nicholas Belvick, Christopher Belvick, Aiden Smith and Lena Smith; siblings, Maryellen (Charles) Howard, Thomas “Tom” S. Smith, Elizabeth (Oscar) Martinez, Peggy Margaret (Vaughn) Petere, Steve (Cynthia)...

Charles J. Ansert, Sr.

Charles J. Ansert, Sr.

May 3, 2019

Charles J. Ansert, Sr. of Maple Shade passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was 87 years old. Born in Philadelphia on July 23, 1931 he was a resident of Maple Shade for 60 years. Charles proudly served his country in the US Naval Reserves from 1955-58. He owned and operated Charles Ansert Auto Repair in Maple Shade for...

George W. Peto, Jr.

George W. Peto, Jr.

May 1, 2019

George W. Peto, Jr. of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019, after a six month battle with cancer. Born on February 29, 1948 in Hempstead, N.Y., he resided in Levittown, Pa. before moving to Maple Shade 20 years ago. George proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by P...

Clara M. Luzi

Clara M. Luzi

Apr 30, 2019

Clara M. Luzi (nee Manzi) of Maple Shade passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was 85 years old. Born in Camden on June 20, 1933, she was a resident of Maple Shade for the last 63 years. Clara was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Maple Shade. She was a graduate of Camden Catholic...

Joan F. Ochlak

Joan F. Ochlak

Apr 26, 2019

Joan F. Ochlak (née Steck), longtime resident of Maple Shade, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Daughter of the late George and Veronica Steck.  Joan was a gentle soul with a huge heart , a devoted wife to her husband of 41 years, Timothy A. Ochlak, loving mother to her 3 children,...

Thomas L. Barrar Jr.

Thomas L. Barrar Jr.

Apr 25, 2019

Thomas L. Barrar Jr., lifetime resident of Maple Shade passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was 65. A US Air Force Veteran, Tom was a longtime member of the Happy Hour Club and the Maple Shade VFW. Son of the late Thomas Sr. and Dorothy Barrar; brother of the late Diane Barrar and Edward Barrar, he is survived by...

Stella B. Nowak

Stella B. Nowak

Apr 21, 2019

Stella B. Nowak (nee Dziedzic) of Moorestown, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born in Camden and was a resident of Moorestown for the last 46 years. Stella was a member of the Evergreen Womens Club and a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in Moorestown.  Beloved wife of the late...

Mary Emma Panfil

Mary Emma Panfil

Apr 14, 2019

Mary Emma Kozlowski Panfil (nee Hornberger) of Cinnaminson, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was 97 years old. Born on May 2, 1921 in Philadelphia, she owned and operated Mary’s Shoes there. She was a parishioner of St. George Roman Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed visiting the casinos, telling jokes and had a...

Francis “Babe” S. Jaskowiak

Francis “Babe” S. Jaskowiak

Apr 7, 2019

Francis S. “Babe”  Jaskowiak of Cherry Hill passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was 94 years old. Babe was born on November 11, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Cherry Hill 28 years ago. He was a US Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during World War II, and a...

Margaret M. Orr

Margaret M. Orr

Apr 5, 2019

Margaret M. Orr (nee Cluss) of Cherry Hill passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019. She was 93 years old. Born on August 27, 1925 in Philadelphia, she resided for many years in Maple Shade before moving to Cherry Hill 54 years ago. Marge was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and the Altar Guild. She enjoyed traveling,...

Dora Carmella Wade

Dora Carmella Wade

Apr 1, 2019

  Dora Carmella Wade (nee Iapalucci), born in Philadelphia on 9/27/1919, moved with her family to Maple Shade in 1938 where she met and married George Louis Wade. The loving couple had four children, Joyce, George Jr., David Michael and Steven,7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. The couple retired to Key West in 1986. They had a...

Ruth A. O'Neill

Ruth A. O'Neill

Mar 31, 2019

Ruth Ann O'Neill (nee Humphreys) of Cherry Hill passed away peacefully March 31, 2019. She was 100 years old. Born on January 19, 1919 in New York City, she resided for most of her life in Cherry Hill. Ruth attended Fordham University in New York City. She enjoyed chocolate, tulips, and a good cup of coffee. Ruth was also a...

David B. Tapp, Sr.

David B. Tapp, Sr.

Mar 28, 2019

David B. Tapp Sr., 65 of Merchantville, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019.  He is survived by loving wife Susie, stepdaughter Melissa Phillips, son David Jr. (Tara), daughters Traci Kevil (Brian) and Jamie Tapp, and sister Patricia Cleavenger (Tom).  He was the proud Pop-Pop of five grandchildren - Brianna, Dylan, Gianna, Alexa, and Michael. Dave was one of the...

Josephine "Lucille" Schute

Josephine "Lucille" Schute

Mar 27, 2019

Josephine "Lucille" Schute of Cherry Hill, formerly of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was 89 years old. Born on July 15, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana, she moved to Maple Shade in 1949. Lucille was a former librarian at Yocum School and secretary at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was also a longtime...

John H. Shuler Jr.

John H. Shuler Jr.

Mar 16, 2019

John H. Shuler Jr. of Franklinville passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was 55. John was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and avid fisherman who will be dearly missed. Son of the late John H. Shuler Sr.; brother of the late Donna Shuler, he is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Shuler; two beloved children, John H. Shuler...

Shaun M. Angelastro

Shaun M. Angelastro

Mar 15, 2019

Shaun M Angelastro, beloved son of Nancy Angelastro (nee Flynn) and the late Pasquale Angelastro , JR., entered in through Heaven's Gate on March 15, 2019 after battling a long illness.  He was a very kind, generous and loving person. Shaun was a great guitarist and musician. Music was his passion as well as cooking and animals. Left behind to...

Anthony J. Preston

Anthony J. Preston

Mar 10, 2019

Anthony J. Preston of Collingswood passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was 59.   Funeral service and interment will be private.

Leah Iarossi

Leah Iarossi

Mar 2, 2019

Leah Iarossi, a lifelong Maple Shade resident, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at age 84. Leah comes from a large family of music lovers and gifted singers.  She can best be remembered by sharing her love and joy of music with everyone around her.  Leah sang and travelled with The Jersey Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International for 25...

Carl G. Michel

Carl G. Michel

Feb 25, 2019

Carl G. Michel of Mt Laurel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born on April 11, 1939 in Philadelphia, he was a lifelong area resident. Carl owned and operated the German Kitchen in Maple Shade, Michel's Kitchen in Moorestown and Michel's Hometown Cafe in Palmyra. He enjoyed cooking and golfing. Beloved husband of...

Madeline M. Forrest

Madeline M. Forrest

Feb 24, 2019

Madeline M. "Lynne" Forrest (nee Howarth) of Maple Shade passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was 67 years old. Born on December 3, 1951 in Philadelphia, she resided in Haddonfield before moving to Maple Shade 40 years ago. Lynne worked as a bartender at Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, and was an avid reader.  Beloved daughter of...

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