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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); …
Joel Luis Morales, Camden Native, 23
Joel Luis Morales, a native of Camden, died on Feb. 1, according to an obituary published by Ashcraft Funeral Home. He was 23 years old.
He graduated from Penns Grove High School where he played baseball.
Joel set a goal of obtaining his CDL and driving semi-trucks which he achieved at a young age, his obituary said.
Joel loved spending time with his family and friends but most of all his beautiful daughter Luna, his obit said.
In addition to his daughter, Joel is survived by his parents: Angela and Luis Santiago and Julio and Wanda Morales; and siblings: Israel, Ardelina, Amina and Emanu…
Kenneth Weis Jr., 42, Of Pittsgrove 'Could Fix Almost Anything'
Kenneth W. “Kennie” Weis, Jr., of Pittsgrove, died at the age of 42, according to an obituary published by Pancoast Funeral Home.
"Kennie was born with the gift of a very high mechanical aptitude," his obituary said.
He could fix or build almost anything. "He enjoyed working on cars, trucks, motorcycles, anything with a motor & transmission – he could figure it out," his obit said.
He especially enjoyed repairing vehicles for family, friends, "even complete strangers stranded on the side of the road," his obit said.
Kennie was employed as a tree surgeon and bucket operator for Garriso…
John Marchuk Jr., 33, Vineland Barber
John F. Marchuk, Jr., of Vineland, died on Feb. 7, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home. He was 33 years old.
Johnny was a graduate of Vineland High School Class of 2010, his obituary said. He studied cosmetology at Cumberland County Technical Education Center and worked as a barber in various local barbershops in Vineland.
He loved fishing, video games and movies, his obit said.
Johnny is survived by his parents, Maritza and John Marchuk, Sr. and his brother, Scott I. Oldson, Jr.
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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…
