OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

John A. Montecalvo

John A. Montecalvo

Jan 8, 2021

John (Jack) Montecalvo of Hammonton, NJ. On January 8, 2021, Jack passed away peacefully. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 72 1/2 years, Rose Montecalvo (nee Mercanto); his children Linda (Ernie) Phillips, Jackie (Dan) Molinowski and Michele (Doug) Coffman. Jack was predeceased by his daughter, Adele Montecalvo in 2004. Jack is also survived by 5 grandchildren and...

William Oberempt, Jr.

William Oberempt, Jr.

Jan 7, 2021

William Franklyn "Obie" Oberempt On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Bill passed away peacefully at home due to long-standing heart health issues. He was born in 1937 to Muriel (Witham) & William Oberempt, in West Haven, CT. Right after high school graduation in 1955, Bill’s patriotic love of country & strong sense of duty led him to volunteer to serve...

Russhell Lee Pirozzi

Russhell Lee Pirozzi

Jan 6, 2021

Russhell Lee “Shelly” Pirozzi (nee Montanez), age 58, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021. Beloved mother of the late John Pirozzi and Andrew Pirozzi (Casey Snock). Proud grandmother of Alana and Caylee. Loving sister of Diana Kolansky, Marjorie Franks, JoAnn Lindsay-Oakes, Ruthie Greenwood-Campi, Leslie Donna Joyce, Migdalia Montanez, and Robert Montanez. Shelly was born in...

Zaida D. Pruitt

Zaida D. Pruitt

Jan 5, 2021

Zaida D. Pruitt (nee Caballero) age 77 of Lindenwold, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Beloved wife of William Pruitt. Loving mother of Scarlet Cola (Benjamin) of Cherry Hill, NJ. Proud grandmother of Samuel and Madeline. Zaida was a schoolteacher in the Philippines for over 13 years. She moved to the United States to be with her...

William Thomas Riedel

William Thomas Riedel

Jan 5, 2021

William T. Riedel, Sr., age 78, formerly of Blue Anchor, NJ, passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Geneva. Loving father of Kathleen (Marty) Mendetta of Pine Hill, Traci (Stacey) Wilson of Boca Raton, FL. William, Jr. (Lynn) of Waterford Works. Devoted grandfather Michael, Zachary, Alicia, Alexandra, Step grandfather of Jaclynn, Madison, Amanda, Samuel,...

William L. Young

William L. Young

Jan 5, 2021

William L. Young, age 78, of Sicklerville, NJ passed away on January 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Mullen). Father of Philip Young of Sicklerville, NJ, Brian Young of Sicklerville, NJ and Matthew Young of West Virginia. William is also survived by his grandchildren, Dallas Young, Madison Young and Cassidy Young along with his sister, Sandra Ruth....

Carl Pace

Carl Pace

Jan 4, 2021

Carmelo Carl Pace age 79 yrs. of Voorhees, NJ passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Pace. Father of Nicole Pace of Florida. Brother of Maria Christiano of FL. Carl was born in Brooklyn, NY, He was a fabric designer before he started designing and manufacturing hat bands for western wear. Carl also hand painted...

Ajay K.  Bhakta

Ajay K. Bhakta

Jan 4, 2021

Ajay Bhakta was born on August 1st, 1939 in Serampore, India. He studied at Bengal Engineering College in Calcutta, Imperial College of Science and Technology in London, and Drexel University in Philadelphia. He worked for many years as a civil/structural engineer, and loved what he did. He was fiercely independent and followed his own path in life. An avid...

Gordhanbhai R. Dalwadi

Gordhanbhai R. Dalwadi

Jan 3, 2021

Gordhanbhai Dalwadi (G. Dalwadi) was born on December 2nd 1930 at Kasor village near Anand, Gujarat. He graduated from Sir J. J. School of Arts in Mumbai with Masters in Arts degree. He started his journey as an Art Teacher in D. N. Highschool Anand in 1955. In 1966 he joined Gujarat government as Drawing Inspector. As a drawing...

Regis A. Vitale, Sr.

Regis A. Vitale, Sr.

Jan 3, 2021

Regis A. Vitale, Sr. age 72 of Hammonton, NJ passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ. Regis is pre- deceased by his parents, Anthony & Millie (nee Virgilio), his sister, Cornelia, his brother, Gene Vitale and his Brother-in-law, Bruce Galletta. He is survived by his children, Shawnette Silvestri (Rob) of Hammonton, NJ, Nicole...

Frederick W. Watson

Frederick W. Watson

Jan 3, 2021

Frederick W. Watson, age 83, of Atco, NJ, passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021. Beloved husband of Joan K. Watson (nee Wilkinson). Loving father of Frederick W. Watson Jr. (April), Sherri L. Buffington (Arthur), and Kenneth C. Watson (Stephanie). Proud grandfather of Jake, Shane, and Sean. Dear brother of the late Robert Watson (the late Adelma) and the...

Sudhaben Prakashkumar Patel

Sudhaben Prakashkumar Patel

Jan 2, 2021

Viewing and puja will be held on Thursday January 7, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ. Cremation will follow. A livestream webcast will be available beginning at 3:00 pm on Thursday on the tribute wall or at the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/71319931

Sandra O'Keefe

Sandra O'Keefe

Jan 1, 2021

Sandra O’Keefe (nee Patterson), age 49, of Tabernacle, NJ, passed away on Friday January 1, 2021. Beloved wife of Martin O’Keefe. Proud mother of Riley and Kelli O’Keefe. Loving daughter of Harold Patterson and Yvonne Sears. Dear sister of Lisa Conklin. Sandra was born in Mt. Holly, NJ and had resided in Tabernacle, NJ for the past 9 years....

Ronald  W. Griswold, Jr.

Ronald W. Griswold, Jr.

Dec 30, 2020

Ronald W. Griswold Jr., age 74, of Southampton, NJ, passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2020. Beloved father of Ronald W. Griswold III (Connie), Becky Griswold, Kari Moore (Steven), and Jenni Griswold (Jimmy Grochowski). Proud grandfather of Ronnie IV, Nina, Tommy, Johnny, Chad, Sami, Alex, Daniel, Tyler, and Michael; great-grandfather of Benjamin. He is also survived by his niece...

Margaret Johanna Boehly

Margaret Johanna Boehly

Dec 29, 2020

Margaret J. Boehly, (nee Rockelman) age 90 of Atco, NJ passed away December 29, 2020. Loving wife of the late David. Beloved mother of David G. and his wife Cynthia Ann of Salem and Ronald and his wife Penny of Turnersville, and late Richard. Loving grandmother of Katherine (Paul) Rumberger, Melissa (Andrew) DiPeri, Brad (Meghan), Brian, Kristin, Sara Boehly,...

Sarah Jane T. Scully

Sarah Jane T. Scully

Dec 27, 2020

Sarah Jane T. Scully, age 79, of Medford, NJ, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on Sunday December 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Gary Scully. Loving mother of Mona (David) Bermingham, Sara Jane Scully, and the late Jeanette Scully. Proud grandmother of Luke, David, Brendan, and Madison. She is also survived and will be sadly missed by her...

Felicia Marie Rafael

Felicia Marie Rafael

Dec 26, 2020

Felicia Marie Rafael, age 30, of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020. Beloved daughter of Monica and Antonio Rafael. Proud mother of Colin and Miranda. Loving fiancé of Michael MacNeill. Dear sister of Anthony Rafael. Felicia was a lifelong resident of Williamstown, NJ. Growing up, she was involved in the Girls Scouts of America from kindergarten...

Mark Wrisley

Mark Wrisley

Dec 26, 2020

Mark Kenneth Wrisley, age 46, of Atco, NJ, passed away suddenly on Saturday December 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Stephanie Wrisley (nee Botto). Loving son of Susan (the late Edward) Hart and the late Frank Wrisley. Proud father of Claudine, Mark Jr., and Abigail. Dear brother of Trish Wrisley. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by...

Mabel Katherine  Young

Mabel Katherine Young

Dec 26, 2020

Mabel Katherine Young (nee Puitz) age 85 of W. Berlin, NJ passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2020 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph B. Windfelder III and his wife Linda of LeLand, NC, Dolores A. Windfelder Cox and her spouse Kim Stypinski of Ocala, Fl, and Kim Windfelder Molins and...

Jibaben Patel

Jibaben Patel

Dec 25, 2020

The service will be available to be viewed online being at 12:00pm. Click on the obituary, click on the tribute wall tab and click on the live stream to view the service.

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