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Pedricktown's BettiJo Williams Fought Long Cancer Battle, Competed In Beauty Pageants, 41
BettiJo Leslie (Burns) Williams, of Pedricktown, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. She was 41 years old.
BettiJo, a native of Bridgeton, grew up in Millville and was a 2001 graduate of Millville High School.
In 2012, she moved to Pedricktown and, over the years, she worked for the Pennsville National Bank, starting out as a teller in Pennsville and working her way up to branch manager in Woodstown, her obituary said.
In her youth, BettiJo was a dancer, starting her …
North Wildwood Restaurant Worker, 21, Dies From Fall
Melissa E. O'Malley, a Delaware County native and University of Tampa student, died "following a tragic fall" on Sunday, April 14, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 21.
Born in Philadelphia, O'Malley attended Marple Newtown High School and was a junior studying marketing and public relations at UT, her obituary says.
She held a part-time job at Dairy Joy, an ice cream shop in Tampa, and worked at the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood, NJ, according to the restaurant.
Friends, coworkers, and loved ones posted tributes on social media.
It is with great sadness…
Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom'
Chau Tran, of Camden, died peacefully on April 12, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 50 years old.
She was "a beacon of love and wisdom," according to her obituary.
"She shared an unbreakable bond with her devoted husband, Quyen Tang, and together they raised a daughter, Vy Vu, who embodies Chau's thoughtful nature and kindness," her obituary said.
Click here to read Chau Tran's complete obituary.
Painter Brian David Halbach Tabernacle Dies, 52
Brian David Halbach, of Tabernacle, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 52 years old.
He was a painter by trade, and worked his entire life for the family painting business started by his father over 50 years ago, his obit said.
He was an avid Eagles fan, and enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing pool, horseshoes, golfing, and fishing, according to his obit.
"Most of all he loved to spend time with his family," his obit said. "He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family uncon…
NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary
Alexis Nicole DeLuca, of Moorestown, died suddenly on March 22, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 20 years old.
Alexis was a 2021 graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, her obituary said. After graduation, Alexis worked for the US Post Office in Rio Grande.
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While she was in high school, she worked as a lifeguard and swi…
Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45
Bernaldo Torres of Camden died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 23, according to an obituary published by Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home and a GoFundMe campaign. He was 45.
Better known as Bernie to his family and Bmac to his close friends, he was born in Philadelphia, his obituary said.
"If anyone was ever looking for Bernaldo, he could always be found writing lyrics for his music," his obituary said. "This was his favorite pastime."
Bernaldo is survived by his wife, Brenda Feliciano; their four children, Siani, Nymira, Bernaldo Jr. and Timothy; his mother, Elizabeth; father, Juan…
Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures'
Kristen T. Emdin died on Feb. 10 in Clementon, according to an obituary published by Inglesby Funeral Home. She was 47 years old.
The Camden native spent her "cherished years" in Mount Ephraim "where she embraced life's simple pleasures, such as bike riding with her beloved husband, Todd Emdin," her obituary said.
She is survived by two children, Devin Townsen and Walter Whitman, and two grandchildren, Octavius and Mazikeen Michael.
Viewing is on Friday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 30…
Scott Peeler, 48, Of Cherry Hill, Rutgers University Football Player
Scott R. Peeler died on Jan. 30 at home in Cherry Hill, according to an obituary published by Healey Funeral Homes.
Born in Philadelphia, Scott grew up in Cherry Hill and graduated from Cherry Hill East High School, his obituary said.
Scott was a football star selected first-team All-State, All-South Jersey, All-Conference and Group IV. He continued his education and football career at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, his obit said.
He is survived by his three children, Sierra, Brayden and Shane; his former wife, Jenniene Fareri; his parents, James M. and Nancy Peeler (nee Marshall); …
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…
Former Trenton Teacher Dies, 47
Nicole Larue Walsh, a longtime teacher in Philadelphia schools and a Levittown mother of three, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 16, loved ones said in her obituary. She was 47.
A lifelong Levittown resident, Walsh graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1994 before continuing her studies at Temple University, her obit says. She earned her master's in reading development from Holy Family College, family members wrote.
Walsh was a middle school special education teacher and began working in Philadelphia schools in 2009, according to her LinkedIn. Before that, she taught …
Ashley De'An Marvin, 38, Of Maple Shade 'Seen And Heard' At Sons' Sports Events
Ashley De'An Marvin, a mother of two from Maple Shade, died on Jan. 8 at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. She was 38 years old.
"Ashley was a proud mom, and could always be seen and heard on the sidelines of any sports her two sons were involved in," her obituary said.
Ashley lived in Shamong for most of her life.
She was a 2003 graduate of Shawnee High School in Medford.
An avid sports fan, Ashley enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies games, her obit said.
She is survived by her parents, Steven and Christine Wa…
Theresa 'Tery' Mattera, Former Gloucester County Journalist, School Secretary, Dies At 59
Theresa Schneider Mattera, a former journalist and school secretary from Pennsauken, died on Saturday, Jan. 6, according to her obituary on the Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home website. She was 59 years old.
She was a former print news reporter writing under the byline Tery Schneider in the late 1980s for the Gloucester County Times. She won a New Jersey Press Association Award for best small circulation news reporting, her husband, Jack, said.
Tery then worked for many years as the school secretary at St. Stephen's School in Pennsauken, her obituary said. After the Catholic sc…
Clayton Volunteer Firefighter David 'DJ' Parish Dies, 27: 'Loved Firetrucks The Most'
David "DJ" Joseph Parish, a volunteer with the Clayton Fire Department, died of aspiration pneumonia on Dec. 11, according to his family. The West Deptford resident was 27 years old.
DJ loved spending time at the local firehouse, working alongside his fellow firefighters and helping them in any way he could, his obituary said.
"But he loved the firetrucks the most," the obit says.
He was a graduate of Clearview High School in Mullica Hill.
DJ is survived by his parents, David and Amy Parish; his sisters, Rebekah and Carley Parish; his grandmothers, Linda Ehrlich and Sarah Powell; his gran…
Shannon Vaughn Morrison Of Vineland Dies, 43
Shannon N. Vaughn Morrison of Vineland died on Dec. 17 in Millville at the age of 43, her obituary with the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home says.
Shannon was born on Sept. 24, 1980 in Vineland to Debra (Wardell) Presgraves and the late Ray Vaughn and enjoyed spending time with her kids, family, and her dog, Jerzey, her obit reads.
An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Shannon leaves behind her children, Madeline Smith and son Joshua Pagan of Vineland; her mother and father, Bryan Presgraves; sisters Misty Vaughn (Michael), Tiffani Vaughn (Nichole), Debbie Vaughn (Dave), Heidi Smil…
Mom IDs Daughter, 21, As Victim Of NJ Car Crash
Support is on the rise for the family of a 21-year-old woman killed in a car accident days before Christmas.
Diana Nicole Marrero Santiago, of South Amboy, died in the Sayreville accident on Friday, Dec. 22, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe campaign.
Diana's mom, Aisha, is a chaplain with the Port Authority Police Department, the department said on Instagram. She is raising funds to have Diana buried in her homeland, Puerto Rico.
"Diana was a bubbly and beautiful young woman who had unfortunate fatal accident," Aisha writes on the GoFundMe that she launched. "She was my only child …
NJ College Baseball Player Ryan Coryell Dies Of Pneumonia Amid 'Happiest Year Ever' At 33
A 33-year-old man from Ewing has died after a two-month battle with pneumonia, his loved ones say.
Ryan Coryell had married the love of his life, Kate, last year, according to his obituary. He died on Nov. 24.
"Being with the now Kate Coryell, along with their dog Jeter, was easily the happiest times in Ryan’s life," his obituary reads.
"As you can imagine, his sudden passing has broken the hearts of everyone who knew him," his sister, Ally Picone of Trenton, wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Please consider donating to help support his wife, Kate, as she navigates this next chapter."
The …
'Incredible Talent:' Spirited NJ Performer Eric Ubl Dies, 34
Tributes are pouring in for Kean University graduate and passionate New Jersey musician Eric James Ubl, who died at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton on Tuesday, June 13 at the age of 34.
A lifelong performer at heart, Eric grew up in Edison, his obituary says. He learned to play several instruments — piano, cello, acoustic and bass guitar, drums, and various brass — but could just as easily captivate audiences with the unique quality of his voice. He performed with groups including Pandora’s Promise, Midnight Mosaic, and Exit 10.
Eric started taking music lessons when he …
