OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Theresia Kraenbring

Theresia Kraenbring

Mar 8, 2021

Theresia “Resi” Kraenbring, Atco, NJ passed away peacefully with her family by her side, going to be with God and her husband Hugo on Monday, March 8, 2021. Resi Sauer was born on February 6, 1937 in Putinci, Yugoslavia (Serbia) to Franziska and Wilhelm Sauer. Surviving the trials and tribulations of World War II she and her family migrated...

Alexander A. Scelso

Alexander A. Scelso

Mar 8, 2021

Alexander A. Scelso age 93 of Atco, NJ passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, March 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Dottoli). Loving father of Patrick Scelso (Diane) of Atco, NJ and Donna Scelso of Albion, NJ. Proud grandfather of Angela Scelso, Robert Egan (Amber), Michele Baker (John) and Keith Egan (Kate). Great-grandfather of Ronald Baker,...

Anthony Dibartolomeo

Anthony Dibartolomeo

Mar 7, 2021

Anthony M. DiBartolomeo, age 78, of West Berlin, NJ, passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021. Beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara DiBartolomeo (nee Nelson). Loving father of Michelle DiBartolomeo (Joseph Piepszowski), Stephanie Carey (Scott), Lisa DiBartolomeo (Robert Ely), and Anthony DiBartolomeo (Rosemarie). Proud Poppy and Pop-Pop of Alexis, Alyssa, Ryan, Anthony, Ryan, and Adam. Dear brother of...

Willliam Norton

Willliam Norton

Mar 6, 2021

William Norton, 74 passed away at his residence in Blackwood, Gloucester Township, NJ on March 6, 2021. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 13,1946 to the late Luther and Blanche (Manning) Norton. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Over his many years he was a member of several...

Joseph C.  Desorte

Joseph C. Desorte

Mar 5, 2021

Joseph C. DeSorte, age 80, lifetime resident of Atco, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Cheri (nee James), his devoted children, Joe DeSorte (Debbie Wallace) of Sicklerville, NJ, Cherie DeSorte of Haddon Twp., NJ, Kelly DeSorte (Bert Newton) of Washington Twp., NJ and Todd DeSorte (Rosemary) of Atco, NJ....

Frank A. Lalena

Frank A. Lalena

Mar 3, 2021

Frank A. LaLena of Blue Anchor, NJ, age 70 passed away on March 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Christine H. (nee-Krowicki). Loving father of Heather (Gerald) MacDonald of Waterford Works, Gretchen (Joseph) Rambo of Philadelphia, Pa., Heidi (Anthony) Kemp of Sicklerville, NJ. Devoted grandfather of Anthony, Jonathan, Gregory, Thomas, Anthony A.J., Sophia. Mr. LaLena was born in Camden, NJ...

April K. Schaefer

April K. Schaefer

Mar 2, 2021

April K. Schaefer, age 42, passed away on March 2, 2021, at peace and surrounded by her family. April was born in 1978 in Voorhees, NJ and graduated from Clearview Highschool. She worked in the mortgage and title industry as a loan officer with multiple companies, most recently being Citizens Bank. She also enjoyed coming up with specialty cocktails...

Jeffrey  David Matejkovic

Jeffrey David Matejkovic

Mar 1, 2021

Jeffrey D. Matejkovic age 47, of Waterford, NJ passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Jeff is survived by his parents, David & Kay Matejkovic of Waterford, NJ. He is also survived by his brother, T.J. Matejkovic (Karen) of Alva, FL. and his sister, Ami Duffy (Michael) of Audubon, NJ. Also surviving is Jeff’s nephew, Waylon Matejkovic of Alva,...

Kimberly  Ann Bigwood

Kimberly Ann Bigwood

Feb 28, 2021

Kimberly Ann Bigwood (nee Martin) of Chesilhurst, NJ passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Kimberly is survived by her sons, Chad Martin of Williamstown, NJ, Paul Kohler (Angelica) of Atco, NJ and Jacob Kohler of Atco, NJ. Kim is also survived by her grandchildren, Nathan and MacKenzie and her sister, Margaret Derr as well as many nieces...

Mary Shover

Mary Shover

Feb 28, 2021

Mary Shover, age 87, of Atco, NJ, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy Shover Jr. Loving mother of Roy Shover III and Bonnie (Michael) Beach. Proud grandmother of Michael (Sharon), Shane (Valerie), Kyle (Megan), Sarah, and Jamie; great-grandmother of 6. Mary was born in Camden, NJ and was a longtime resident of...

John N. Dexter

John N. Dexter

Feb 27, 2021

John N. Dexter, age 65, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. “Papa John” was beloved father of Michael Dexter, Stephanie (Michael) DeLuca and John Neal (Jessica) Dexter III. Proud grandfather of Xia, Izzie and Leo. Loving brother of Patricia Hohwald, Robert Dexter, the late Thomas Dexter and the late Daniel Dexter. He is also...

Joseph E. Benton, Jr.

Joseph E. Benton, Jr.

Feb 27, 2021

Joseph Edward Benton Jr., 76, passed, away after a lengthy illness, in the comfort of his home in Atco, NJ on February 27, 2021. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Management from Rutgers University, Camden, a Master’s Degree in Governmental Administration from Rider University, and began working toward a PhD in Urban Studies from University of Delaware. Joe...

John Paul Breinig

John Paul Breinig

Feb 26, 2021

John Paul Breinig, age 40, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on Friday February 26, 2021. Beloved son of Janice L. (nee Upton) and John H. Breinig. Loving brother of Alicia (Butch) McAllister and James (Alexis) Cons. Proud uncle of Caitlin, Corinne, Dillon, and Cash. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his grandmother Laura Breinig, as...

Mary Graeve

Mary Graeve

Feb 26, 2021

Mary K. Graeve, age 70, of Lindenwold, NJ, passed away on Friday February 26, 2021. Beloved mother of Rebecca (Frank) Franceschini and Robert Graeve. Loving companion of Joe Heft. Mary had been a resident of Lindenwold for the past 9 years. She most recently worked at Costco in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Mary was a lover of animals, nursing and...

Wayne W. Walkwitz

Wayne W. Walkwitz

Feb 25, 2021

Wayne William Walkwitz, age 58, of Clementon, NJ, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021. Loving son of Doris and the late Arnold Walkwitz. Beloved father of Samantha and Luke Walkwitz. Proud grandfather of Jade. Dear brother of Betty Walkwitz. He is also survived by his dear friend Kenny. Wayne lived most of his life in Atco, before moving...

James E. Hays

James E. Hays

Feb 25, 2021

James E. “Jimmie” Hays, age 69, of Atco, NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Cherished husband of 47 years to Eleanore Hays (nee MacDonald). Loving brother of Jeffrey M. (Debra) Hays, Richard L. (Catherine) Hays, and Carol L. (Scott) Miller; brother-in-law of Susan MacDonald (Bernard Williams). Proud uncle of Desiree, Brittney, Libby, Kayla, and James. Jimmie was...

Shantaben M. Patel

Shantaben M. Patel

Feb 24, 2021

A viewing and service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ. Cremation will follow. A livestream webcast will begin at 1:00 pm and can be viewed on the tribute wall or at the following: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/46833133

Billy Paul Rutledge

Billy Paul Rutledge

Feb 22, 2021

Billy Paul Rutledge, Sr., age 83, of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Loving father of Ruth (Thomas) Durning, Billy Paul Rutledge Jr., Karen (Walter) Guldin, Ann Marie Rutledge, and Douglas Rutledge. Proud grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 4. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Billy was born in Alabama and...

Fay R. Mann

Fay R. Mann

Feb 21, 2021

Fay R. Mann, age 90, of Shamong, NJ, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John Noone Jr., and Kristofer Mann. Loving mother of Lynda Noone, John Noone III, Susan Bowman (Curtis), and Janet Noone (Arturo Chilelli). Proud grandmother of John Noone IV, Nickolas Noone, Kristofer Noone, Alanna Noone, Gabriella Chilelli, and Jennifer Bowman....

Eugene J. Kruszewski

Eugene J. Kruszewski

Feb 21, 2021

Eugene J. Kruszewski, of Atco, age 73 yrs, passed away on February 21, 2021. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Lorenz). Dear brother of Joanne Kruszewski. Devoted father of James (Tisha) Kruszewski, Deborah (Terry Jr.) Harris and Matthew (Jennifer) Kruszewski. Grandfather of Shelby, Sara, Jacob, Terry III, Brody, Mia. Great grandfather of Baylee and Lola. Family and friends may share...

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