Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Jessica J. Russell Gillen

Apr 8, 2025

Jessica Jane Gillen, age 45, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on April 8, 2025. Surrounded by loved ones, she left this world peacefully. Devoted mother to John "Jack," beloved daughter of Karen (Dowell) Russell, sister of Donald Russell, Jr. (Fran). Jessica is also survived by John E. Gillen with whom she shared Jack. She was blessed with many cousins, each...

Craig Pfeiffer

Apr 8, 2025

Craig S. Pfeiffer, Sr., age 61, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025.

Born in Abington, PA, Craig was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Susan (née Grudnosky) Pfeiffer. A true sports enthusiast, Craig was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia sports teams. He was a loyal Eagles fan and cheered them on with passion.

Craig...

Joan Nesbitt

Apr 8, 2025

Joan Nesbitt (nee Douglass), age 94, of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Hazel Johnson (Kean), Ronald Nesbitt (Lora Pereboeva) and Carol Dale (George, Sr.), daughter-in-law Betsy Rose Nesbitt, grandchildren, David Nesbitt (Valerie), Nora Nesbitt, Heather Nesbitt, Hunter Nesbitt, Robert Nesbitt, Ryan Nesbitt, Chrysta Santare Tim (Andrew), Hugh Santare (Britanny), George...

Ann Marie Mazza

Apr 7, 2025

Ann Marie Mazza (nee Gregorio), age 74, of Hammonton, NJ passed away on Monday, April 7th, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved children, Frank Mazza (Kevin), Bobby Mazza (Sherry), Marie DiMeglio (Paul), and Margie Nicholas (Al), siblings, Phyllis, Frank, Sandy, and Butch, grandchildren, Alyssa, John, Julia, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Hannah, Alex, Andrew, and Donovan as well as many nieces and nephews....

Daxa Khatiwala

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we share the sad news that ITA member Smt. Daxa Khatiwala, age 77 years, passed away on April 5th, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Anu Bhagat; son-in-law, Hitesh Bhagat; daughter-in-law, Mamta Khatiwala; son, Bharat Khatiwala in spirit; and grandchildren, Dhruti Bhagat, Kush Bhagat, Ruchi Khatiwala, and Rhea Khatiwala.

The ITA and its Trustees...

Dorothy Schemelia

Apr 4, 2025

Dorothy Schemelia, age 85 of Waterford Works, NJ passed away on April 4, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Atco, NJ to Wilson & Eleanor Goodall. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Schemelia.(Spouse).

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lora Lee of Waterford Works, NJ, and Jean Ann (Mike) of Carson, CA. Dorothy is also survived by 11 grandchildren,...

Donald McDermott

Apr 3, 2025

Donald H. McDermott, Sr. age 88yrs. Of Atco, NJ passed away on April 3, 2025 at the Samaritan Center in Voorhees, NJ. Donald was born on November 10, 1936 in Camden, NJ, to Thomas and Margaret McDermott.

Donald is predeceased by his wife Barbara his son William and his brothers, Thomas and James and his stepson Ron.

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Robert Hettmannsperger

Apr 2, 2025

Robert Wood Hettmannsperger known to family and friends as "Pop" was born June 3, 1940, in Riverside NJ. He passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025.

Robert grew up in Upper Darby, Pa and after serving in the military he returned home to Kirkwood, NJ with his parents Charles and Dana Hettmannsperger.

Robert is survived by his...

Brian W. Roehr

Apr 2, 2025

Brian W. Roehr, age 64, of Berlin, NJ, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2025. Devoted husband of 20 years to Donna (nee Morton) Roehr, with whom he shared 13 years with prior to marriage. Loving father of Brandi (Ben) Starr, Chase Roehr, and Cody (Dana) Roehr. Adoring grandfather of Arianna, Ava. Kyler, Kaizley, Khalley, and...

Girdhari Kachroo

Apr 2, 2025

Girdhari Lal Kachroo (GK) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday April 02, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who instilled strong values of hard work, resilience, and compassion in his family.

Born in Srinagar Kashmir, GK embarked on a mission to cross the world-from Kashmir to Scotland to New York, and finally to New...

Shantaben Desai

Apr 1, 2025

Shantaben C. Desai, age 96 passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. She leaves behind her 2 sons, Rajendrakumar and Kaushik as well as many other family members and friends.

Her viewing and puja will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike,...

Michael Rulli

Mar 31, 2025

Michael J. Rulli, age 70, of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Camden, NJ, to the late John and Margaret Rulli, Michael was a proud graduate of Camden Catholic High School.

Michael retired in 2010 from the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles, where he worked as a supervisor. He had a lifelong passion for trains, which...

Michael V. Zito

Mar 31, 2025

Michael V. Zito, 65, passed away on March 31, 2025, at the Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees, NJ. Michael was born on May 16, 1959 in Camden, NJ, to Anthony Zito, Sr. and Joan Zito.

As a teenager, Michael was a volunteer fireman for Dunbarton Fire Department, which was located right across the street from his childhood home. He also hunted with...

Ramila Modi

Mar 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ramilaben Navnitlal Modi

Ramila Modi, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on October 9, 1949, in Ahmedabad, India.

Ramila lived a life full of love, kindness and devotion. She was deeply committed to family, friends and religion. She will be deeply missed by Navnitlal Modi, Kalpesh Modi,...

Mark Batten

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we remember Mark Batten, who left us peacefully at the age of 69 on March 30, 2025, at his home in Hammonton, NJ. Mark's journey began on December 18, 1955, in San Bernardino, CA, born to Edward Francis Batten and Margaret Mary Batten (nee Lacey), who loved him deeply as their only child.

Mark's early...

Babiben M. Patel

Mar 30, 2025

Babiben M. Patel, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2025. She leaves behind 4 children, as well as numerous family members and friends.

A viewing and puja will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 am at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ, 08004. Cremation to follow. Those who can not...

Kanta Kachroo

Mar 29, 2025

Kanta (Sapru) Kachroo 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and wisdom touched everyone she met.

Born in Banihal, Kashmir. Kanta embarked on a journey that took her across the world-from Kashmir to Scotland to New York, and finally to New Jersey, where she...

Anthony Palladino

Mar 29, 2025

Anthony J. Palladino, age 96 of Atco, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. He leaves behind his children, Douglas A. Palladino (Domenica), of Atco, NJ, Jack Palladino (Ronna) of Atco, NJ and Toni Jean DeYoung (Kevin) of Woolwich Twp., NJ. Anthony is also survived by his beloved 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and brother, Joseph Palladino. He was...

Eileen Watterson

Mar 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Watterson on March 27, 2025 at the age of 79.

Eileen was born in Camden, NJ on January 23, 1946 to Lillian (Blair) and George Heffron. She grew up in Bellmawr NJ, later moving to Glendora, NJ to raise her family. A devoted mother and grandmother, Eileen...

Dr. Vasanti Bhatt

Mar 26, 2025

Dr. Vasanti Bhatt, 86, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025 in Galloway Twp, NJ. She was born to the late Vasantlal Shah and the late Muktaben Shah in Zadeshwar, India.

Vasanti is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Rasendu Bhatt. She was the sister of the late Niranjan V. Shah, late Dr. Anil Shah, late Nilaben C. Shah.

She was a medical...