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James Leo Haven, 49, Of Cherry Hill Had 'Undeniable Humor, Ability To Debate Anything'
James “Jim” Leo Haven, of Cherry Hill, died on Feb. 3, according to an obituary published by Murray-Paradee Funeral Home. He was 49 years old.
"His undeniable humor, silly antics, one-liners, ability to debate anything, love of film and sports will always be remembered and greatly missed," his obituary said.
Jim is survived by his fiancee, Dama Thompson, of Cherry Hill; his mother, Judy Haven of Roanoke, VA; and his sisters Julie Rye (Dewayne) of Nottingham, MD, Jamie Christ of Whiteford, MD, and Joanna Haven of Hardy, VA.
Click here to read James Leo Haven's complete obituary.
Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, 42, Of Deptford, 'Her Children Were Her World'
Deysi Sosa-Ruiz, of Deptford, died on Feb. 2, according to an obituary published by Costantino Primo Funeral Home. She was 42 years old.
Deysi was born in Vera Cruz, Mexico and has resided in the United States for the past 18 years, her obituary said.
"Her children were her world," her obit said. "She was a very strong woman who battled and beat cancer in the previous years."
"She was known as a diva with her flawless makeup and always perfectly dressed," her obit said.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Costantino-Pr…
Yazmin Nicole Rodriguez, Mount Holly Mom, Mortgage Worker, 37
Yazmin Nicole Rodriguez died on Jan. 26, according to an obituary published by Pennchief Chapels. She was 37 years old.
Born in Mount Holly, Yazmin was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. During her time at Rancocas Valley, she was an avid cheerleader and softball player, winning the national cheerleading championship her junior year, her obituary said.
She worked in the mortgage industry.
She is survived by three children: Shawn Rogers, Syenna Smith, and Keem Young; her parents Ed and Griselle Silva of Lumberton; her brother, N…
Keith M. Casey, 44, Of Bordentown, Enjoyed Swimming, Time With Family
Keith Michael Casey, of Bordentown, died on Friday, Jan. 26, according to an obituary published by Peppler Funeral Home. He was 44 years old.
He worked for Toll Brothers as a Land Financial Analyst, but "his real joy in life was his family," his obituary said. "He enjoyed nothing more than taking his sons to their soccer games and other activities, and laughing with his beloved wife."
Keith loved the water. He was an active, highly respected member of the Yapewi Aquatic Club in Bordentown, his obit said.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from noon until 2 p.m., fol…
Joseph K. Cole, 47, Worked For Salem City Schools, 'Enjoyed Fishing'
Joseph Kenneth Cole, of Carneys Point, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home.
He was 47 years old.
Born in Woodbury and raised in Pedricktown, Joe was a 1994 graduate of Penns Grove High School, his obituary said.
After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
Joe worked for the Salem City School District for the last 10 years as their district plumber.
"Joe really enjoyed fishing and hunting and he loved going to Maine," his obit said. "He loved to cook; in the summer, he was the one who took over the grill. He kept a beautiful garden…
Melanie, NJ Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76
Melanie, a folk singer-songwriter whose music took her from the Jersey Shore to international success in the 70's, has died at 76 years old.
Melanie Safka died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to a Facebook post by her family. A cause of death was not given. The Long Branch native was born on Monday, Feb. 3, 1947, her IMDb page said.
Her children called her a powerful performer and loving parent.
"She was one of the most talented, strong, and passionate women of the era and every word she wrote, every note she sang reflected that," Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred said.
"Our world is …
Point Pleasant HS Grad Tyler 'Skipper' Rusinko Dies, 30
Tyler Rusinko of Point Pleasant died on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 30 years old, according to his obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website.
Rusinko was born on Sunday, Mar. 21, 1993, in Manalapan and moved to Point Pleasant with his parents Paul and Dawn in 1998, his obit reads.
As a child, Rusinko loved karate, collecting Pokemon cards and coins, watching SpongeBob SquarePants, and playing video games on his Game Boy.
He graduated from Point Pleasant High School and was nicknamed "Skipper," and went on to graduate from a police academy in Colorado in 2016. From there, Rusinko went…
