Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

1St Service For Annual Remembrance Ceremony

Jan 4, 2025

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Barbara Navickas

Jan 3, 2025

Barbara (nee Young) Navickas, age 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in Sewell, New Jersey, on January 3, 2025.

Barbara was born on August 3, 1947 in nearby Camden, the eldest daughter of Frank and Evelyn Young. She graduated from Camden Catholic High School and went on to study at the Hahnemann...

Charles R. Traeger

Dec 31, 2024

Charles R. Traeger died on December 31, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Springfield, IL, to Charles A. and Esther (Netznik) Traeger. He graduated from Springfield High School and Southern Illinois University.

Charles married Sylvia Sigafoose on February 21, 1970. Together, they shared a life in the...

Donald E Packer

Dec 31, 2024

Donald E. Packer of Titusville, FL (formerly of Winslow, NJ) passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at the age of 83 years.

Donald is survived by his children, Bruce Packer, Sr. and his wife Claire of Titusville, FL, Cheryl Packer of Mantua, NJ and Lynn DeLaurentis of Maple Shade, NJ. He is pre deceased...

Jerry W. Benegar

Dec 30, 2024

Jerry W. Benegar, age 82 of Marlton, NJ, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born to the late Leonard A. Benegar and Mary Louise Benegar (nee McKinney) in Paris, AR. Jerry proudly served in the US Navy from 1962-1966. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who will be remembered for his loving and kind nature. Jerry...

Robert T Bealer

Dec 30, 2024

Robert T. Bealer, age 78 of Atco, NJ passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He is survived by his children, Robert K. Bealer (Courtney) and Jeff Bealer (Liz), and grandchildren, Robert and Ryan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leona Bealer.

Robert was a United States Air Force Veteran who...

Lena Tomasco

Dec 30, 2024

Lena Tomasco, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Chestnut Street, surrounded by family, from congestive heart failure on December 30, 2024. A life-long resident of Hammonton, she was born May 31, 1927, into the Lucca family of South First Road. Daughter of Angelina and Frank Lucca, originally from Italy, her family had 12 brothers and sisters.

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Patrick Charles Tuffly

Dec 29, 2024

Patrick Charles Tuffly, “Charlie”, age 66, passed away on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Beloved husband of 36 years to Kathleen Maniette, cherished grandfather of Jacob, stepfather of Tony, and a friend to many. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Patsy Tuffly.

Charlie was a man of pure love, deeply enjoying the...

Vinubhai U. Patel

Dec 29, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Vinubhai Patel

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vinubhai Patel, a man whose life was defined by resilience, generosity, and an unwavering love for his family and community.

Vinubhai’s journey began in September of...

Ram R. Iyer

Dec 28, 2024

Ram R. Iyer, age 71 of Marlton, NJ, passed away on December 28, 2024. He was born to the late Narayanswamy and Mythili Ramamirtham in Pallavaram India.

Ram was an accomplished businessman, instrumental in building multiple successful companies. However, his greatest legacy lies in his unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of those he loved....

Josephine E Lang

Dec 28, 2024

Josephine E. Lang (nee Mather), age 86 years, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away on

12/28/2024. She is predeceased by her parents Elwood E. Mather and Edna M. Mather (nee Crouse), husband Aubrey C. Lang, Jr., siblings Margaret V. Einolf, Elwood E. Mather, Claire E. Mather, Thomas L. Mather, Earl L. Mather, David R. Mather, Carolyn E. Edwards...

Phuloo Maharaj

Dec 28, 2024

Phuloo Maharaj, age 70 of Kendall Park, NJ, passed away on December 27 th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Garth Road Princes Town, Trinidad.

She is predeceased by her parents, Seeram and Kowsillia Maharaj and siblings, Gangabisson Maharaj, Samnarine Maharaj, and Flora Maharaj.

Phuloo is...

Catherine Fofana

Dec 27, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Caston Fofana, also known as “Nanny” and “Nan.” She lost her long battle with cancer on December 27th, 2024, at 8:00 PM, taking her last breath surrounded by family and friends. Her courage, strength, and unwavering love throughout her illness were a testament to her incredible spirit....

Joseph I. Delia

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph “Jay” Delia, 63, of Atco, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jay proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. Following his military service, he enjoyed a long and dedicated career as a truck driver for Coca-Cola, where he worked for 28 years. Jay...

William A. Boozer

Dec 25, 2024

A tenacious William “Bill” Boozer, Jr., after defying the odds of lung cancer for 12 years has decided to retire and relax at the pool bar drinking endless rum runners on December 25th, 2024.

His legacy is left to a family he always championed, a loving wife Nancy; four kids, Bill (Patty), Amy (Anthony), Amanda...

William A. Macmillan

Dec 24, 2024

William A. MacMillan, 71, of Pennsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Vineland, NJ.

William was born in Camden, NJ to William and Anna (nee Irwin) MacMillan. He worked as a staffing specialist for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for many years.

He is survived by his nephews, James J....

Lucia D. Jackson

Dec 22, 2024

Lucia D. Jackson, lovingly known as Luci, (nee Hounos), age 70 of Atco, NJ, passed away on December 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She is predeceased by her parents, Dimofanos and Elsie (nee Killian) Hounos and siblings, Dolores Carr, Roberta O’Connor, Florence Craig, John Craig, Geraldine Sherman.

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Joseph A. Petruzzi, 3Rd.

Dec 20, 2024

Joseph Petruzzi, 3rd. born on October 9, 1953 of Waterford, NJ age 71, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Joseph is predeceased by his father, Joseph Petruzzi, Jr. and his brother Louis Petruzzi. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Petruzzi (nee Girard).

Funeral and interment will be private.

John L. Silvestro

Dec 20, 2024

John L. Silvestro was born Nov 15,1948 in Camden, NJ to the late Joseph Silvestro and Rena Gelsomini. John grew up on Trenton Ave in Camden, NJ. He went to Pine Point elementary school and graduated from Camden High School and received his high school diploma. John retired from Bonnell dress Company where he cut out patterns for prom...

Caren Osiecki

Dec 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Caren Osiecki, of Hammonton, NJ, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter, who passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at the age of 67.

Caren had a profound appreciation for the natural world and spent much of her free time outdoors, enjoying...