OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Rocco Pace

Rocco Pace

Oct 31, 2024

 Rocco G. Pace

February 27, 1935 - October 31, 2024

Rocco G Pace, age 89, of Atco, NJ passed away in the comfort of his home in Venice, Florida. He was born February 27, 1935, in Camden, NJ.

Rocco is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Joanne L. Pace; daughters, Wendy Ferrara and Trina Creagh (Geoffrey); grandchildren, Michelle Duffy, Katrina Creagh,...

Bhanumati Patel

Bhanumati Patel

Jul 29, 2025

Bhanumati N. Patel, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. A viewing and puja will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ, 08004. To view the livestream or recording of the service please click here.

William Longfellow

William Longfellow

Jul 28, 2025

William Doyle Longfellow, age 95, of Gibbsboro, NJ, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, July 28th, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joan Longfellow (nee Robertson), cherished children, Nora L. Beckman (Darryl) and Scott Longfellow (Jeanette), adored grandchildren, William Longfellow, Lauren Longfellow, Lindsay Beckman, Alana Beckman, Jillian Beckman, Tara Simpkins, and Alicia Noce as well...

Kimberly Biernacki

Kimberly Biernacki

Jul 27, 2025

Kimberly Biernacki (Dorton), 57, passed away on July 27, 2025, in Tullahoma, TN.

Kimberly was born on March 24, 1968, in Camden, NJ, to Fredrick Dorton and Betty Dorton. She graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1986 and attended P&B Beauty School in Gloucester City. Kim married Tom Biernacki on June 23, 1990, and the couple had 4 children, Betty...

John Scharff

John Scharff

Jul 25, 2025

John "Jack" Scharff, 82, of Winslow, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.

Born on August 10, 1942, Jack was the beloved son of the late Olympia and John Scharff. He graduated from Bishop Eustace High School in 1960 and went on to earn his degree from St. Joseph's University. Jack enjoyed a successful 40-year career in marketing and advertising and,...

Rita Marie J. O'Brien

Rita Marie J. O'Brien

Jul 25, 2025

Rita Marie J. O'Brien, age 80, of Bluffton, SC, passed away on July 25, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Rita enjoyed playing tennis and pickleball, and loved spending time outdoors, especially relaxing on her porch. A devoted animal lover, she found joy in the companionship of her cherished pets: Teddy, Jake, and Rusty. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, dining out...

Regina M. Collinson

Regina M. Collinson

Jul 25, 2025

Regina M. Collinson, age 81, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas Collinson and Regina G. Collinson (née Farnan).

Regina dedicated her life to education, spending her career as a beloved teacher at Lumberton Middle School. She was a devoted and active member of Christ the Redeemer Parish/Assumption Church,...

In Loving Memory of Manmohan Singh Johar

In Loving Memory of Manmohan Singh Johar

Jul 21, 2025

With deep sorrow and lasting love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Manmohan Singh Johar, who passed away on July 21, 2025. His devoted wife, loving son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law, along with his treasured grandchildren and great-grandchildren, survive him. His family, the heart of his life, embodied his love and dedication, and he was...

Carolyn Marrero

Carolyn Marrero

Jul 17, 2025

Carolyn R. Marrero, age 82, passed away peacefully while on hospice care in Salem, NJ on July 17, 2025, two days before her 83rd birthday. She was born in Evansville, IN to Helen L. (Sitzman) and Edward H. Robinson.

She was the eldest of 8 siblings and is survived by her sisters, Judy Robinson (Darlene Bailey), Vineland, NJ and...

Malisa Cooney

Malisa Cooney

Jul 17, 2025

Malisa Sue Cooney, age 47, of Bellmawr, NJ, passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born in Camden, NJ to the late George A. Hagerty, Jr. and Susan D. Hagerty (née Dill).

Malisa had a passion for cooking, cherished days at the beach, and loved spending time with her family. She worked as a stenographer and in her younger...

Tejaskumar K. Patel

Tejaskumar K. Patel

Jul 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, I would like to share the deeply sad news that my dear father, Tejas, is no longer with us. It is hard to put into words the sense of loss we feel. Dad was more than just a friend, brother, husband, and family member. He was warm, kind, full of quiet strength, and always ready to help...

Kevin A. Kohlmyer, Sr.

Kevin A. Kohlmyer, Sr.

Jul 14, 2025

Kevin A. Kohlmyer Sr., age 63, of Hammonton, NJ (originally of Pennsauken) passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Beloved Son of the late Albert and Patricia Kohlmyer.

He is also survived by his siblings, Michael, Teresa, Jeffrey and Kelly; his son, Kevin Jr.; nieces, Jessica and Jennifer and nephews, Jason and Patrick.

Kevin will always be...

Nancy Bailey

Nancy Bailey

Jul 14, 2025

Nancy Beth Bailey, age 60, of Maple Shade, NJ, passed away on July 14, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred F. Anderson and Nancy A. Anderson (née Malogies). She was a compassionate and selfless woman who found joy in caring for others-both people and animals alike. Nancy deeply loved her children and...

Sarah Spotts

Sarah Spotts

Jul 14, 2025

Sarah A. Spotts (nee Waters), age 82, of Atco, NJ passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Kimberly Weikle, Kelley Calascione (Stephen), and Roger Weikle, Jr. (Lori), brother, Reynard Waters, sisters, Georgeanne Harrison and Clara Hopkins, proud "Nana" of Rebecca, Kristina, Michael, Amanda, Samantha, Katelyn and Joshua. She also leaves behind 14 great-grandchildren. Sarah is...

Lawrence McFerren

Lawrence McFerren

Jul 12, 2025

Lawrence E. McFerren, age 102, of Atco, NJ, passed away at home on Saturday, July 12th, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved daughters, June Knickman (Steven), and Jane Shone (Carl), 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren as well as his dear friend, Kathryn Babli. Lawrence is preceded in death by his wife, Irene McFerren (nee Schleinkofer), his parents, Grover...

Richard A. Bergman

Richard A. Bergman

Jul 12, 2025

Richard A. Bergman, age 69, of Atco, NJ, passed away on July 12, 2025. Born in Fort Huachuca, AZ, he was the beloved son of Sandra (née Becker) Bergman and the late Richard A. Bergman.

Richard worked for many years as a dedicated sheet metal foreman. Known for his adventurous spirit and creative talents, he was an avid fisherman and...

Rita A. Murphy

Rita A. Murphy

Jul 11, 2025

Rita Murphy, beloved wife and best friend of Harry J. Murphy III, passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Rita was the cherished daughter of the late Louis F. and Grace (Giovinetti) Lanza. She was a devoted sister to Louis Lanza Jr. (Dorothy), Mary Anne Mongelluzzo (Andy), and the late Jean...

James H. Paris, Sr.

James H. Paris, Sr.

Jul 10, 2025

James "Jim" H. Paris Sr of Hammonton, NJ formally of Atco, NJ and Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully at home on July 10th, 2025. He worked at Uhr Electric of Cherry Hill, NJ for 39 years.

Jim was cherished by his wife of 71 years, Sis (Merrow); his daughter, Ree (Don) Lutz, Vicki (Bill) Taylor; and son, James H. Paris, Jr....

Barbara A. Castaldi

Barbara A. Castaldi

Jul 9, 2025

Barbara Ann Castaldi (Stage), 81, also known to her family as Maude of Lindenwold NJ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was the cherished wife, and soulmate of Leonard Castaldi Sr, who she met at the age of 15 with whom she shared 62 years of devoted marriage.

Barbara was the proud mother...

William H. Jarrard

William H. Jarrard

Jul 9, 2025

William "Bill" Hess Jarrard was born on April 17, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland. He passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.He was predeceased by his parents, William Irvin Jarrard and Bertha O'Dell (née Bullock) Jarrard; his brothers, Pratt and Daniel Jarrard; his sisters, Onie, Ruby, and Nellie; his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" (née Lawrence) Jarrard; nieces and nephews Helen, William, and...

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