OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Glen Forrest Hitchens

Glen Forrest Hitchens

Jul 9, 2020

Glen F. Hitchens age 71 of Hammonton, NJ passed away on July 9, 2020. Mr. Hitchens is survived by his wife Sharon (nee Tomlinson), his sons, Glen F. (Chip) Hitchens, Jr. and Gideon W. (Wes) Hitchens, IV (Anri). He is also survived by his brother, Gideon W. Hitchens, III (Jan) his sister Carol Gratz (Robert) and his friends, James...

Gertrude T. Hooven

Gertrude T. Hooven

Jul 9, 2020

Gertrude Hooven (nee Carberry) age 77of Atco, NJ passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Hooven, III. Mrs. Hooven is survived by her children, Teresa Ann Hooven of Atco, NJ, Danette DiMatteo (Samuel) of Barrington, NJ and Joseph A. Hooven, IV (Amy Ryan) of Magnolia, NJ. Grandmother of Alex, Kyler, Matt, Jack,...

Kaushik Rathod

Kaushik Rathod

Jul 8, 2020

Kaushik Rathod, age 60, of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020. Viewing and puja will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ. Cremation will follow. A livestream webcast of the services will be held beginning...

Louis E. Rech

Louis E. Rech

Jul 8, 2020

Louis E. Rech age 77 of Clementon, NJ passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Lou is survived by his companion, Rita Badessa, his daughters, Regina Goldman (Paul) of Lindenwold, NJ and Janet Mento (Matt Gorczynski) of Lindenwold, NJ. Lou is also survived by his grandchildren, John Matousek, Renee Matousek, Justin Goldman, Anna Goldman, Lauren...

Sushilaben R. Patel

Sushilaben R. Patel

Jul 5, 2020

Sushilaben R. Patel, age 82 of Ventnor City, NJ, passed away on Sunday July 5, 2020. Viewing and Puja will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday July 9, 2020 at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ.

Nicole Kimberly Frederico

Nicole Kimberly Frederico

Jul 3, 2020

Nicole Kimberly Frederico, age 36, of Blue Anchor, NJ, passed away on Friday July 3, 2020. Beloved daughter of Kathleen (nee Kelly) and Barry Frederico. Loving mother of Kaydence Frederico, Amber Stewart, Aiden Frederico, and Tristina Frederico. Dear sister of Tammy Frederico, Tina Frederico, and Barry Frederico Jr. Nicole was born in Marlton, NJ and was a longtime resident...

Brian  Michael Park

Brian Michael Park

Jul 2, 2020

Brian Michael Park, age 34, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020. Beloved son of Susan (nee Zaine) and Paul Park Sr. Loving brother of Paul Park Jr. (Cheri Oren). Dear nephew of Marybeth Passerella (Richard), Chrissy Kelley (Donald), John Park, and Joanne McNaughton. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by many cousins....

Amelia R. Petzitello

Amelia R. Petzitello

Jul 2, 2020

Amelia "Dolly" R. Petzitello (nee Fugaro) age 86 of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on July 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dominick "Mickey" J. Petzitello. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Roxann Briggs and son-in-law Daniel Briggs, her Godchildren, many relatives and friends. Dolly was born in Camden, NJ to Rocco and Rose Fugaro on September 2,...

Louis Lenny Tomassone

Louis Lenny Tomassone

Jul 2, 2020

Louis L Tomassone Jr. of Atco, NJ passed away suddenly in his home on July 2, 2020 after reaching the age of 57 years old. Louis was born on October 7, 1962 in Camden, NJ to Louis and Shirley Tomassone also of Atco, NJ. As a very young man, Louis found cars to be his passion. This passion led...

Mark Rappenecker

Mark Rappenecker

Jun 30, 2020

Mark Rappenecker, age 70, of North Port, FL, formerly of Atco, NJ, passed away on June 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Peggy Rappenecker. Loving father of Dana Rappenecker (Mike Haussman). Proud grandfather of Finn and Cole. Dear brother of Charles (Rose Marie) Rappenecker. He is also survived and will be sadly missed...

Pankaj R. Patel

Pankaj R. Patel

Jun 28, 2020

The viewing and Puja for Pankaj Patel will begin on July 1, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM. Because of the COVID-19 health concerns, the funeral home must limit how many visitors are allowed to attend. The Puja will be live streamed. Please click on the Tribute Wall and click on the live stream icon

Thomas J. Uckele

Thomas J. Uckele

Jun 27, 2020

Thomas J. Uckele, age 47, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2020. Beloved husband of Laurie Salbego. Loving father of Victoria Davis (Orion Young). Proud grandfather of Liam Young. Dear son of Janys Grissim-Staib. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his aunt Virginia Durkee and many friends. Thomas was born in Stratford,...

Premal P. Parekh

Premal P. Parekh

Jun 26, 2020

Viewing and Puja will be held private due to the restrictions of the Governors executive order.

Donald John Walker

Donald John Walker

Jun 24, 2020

Donald John Walker, age 85, passed away on the 24th of June, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Nora; son Alec, his wife Kristina and their daughter due in September; daughter Alison, her husband Dustin and their son Idris; and daughter Hilary, her husband Steve and their son Gavin. Don was born and raised in London, England where...

Lalita M. Thakur

Lalita M. Thakur

Jun 23, 2020

Lalita Madhukar Thakur, BA, B.Ed, , our beloved and amazing wife, mother, and grandmother passed away from complications following cardiac surgery, on June 23, 2020. She lived a wonderful life until the age of 80. Lalita is survived by her husband Madhukar (Mathew) L. Thakur, Ph.D., daughter Netra Thakur Jagannath, MD, MPH, son-in-law Sanjay Jagannath, MD, grandsons Nikhil and...

Robert N. Peluse

Robert N. Peluse

Jun 21, 2020

Robert N. Peluse, age 78, of Waterford, NJ, passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020. Beloved husband of Judith Peluse (nee Anskis). Loving father of David (Katie) Peluse. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Delaney, and Parker. He is also survived by his brother Michael (Kay) Peluse, as well as many nieces and nephews. Robert was born in Collingswood, NJ, and...

George W. Young, Jr.

George W. Young, Jr.

Jun 19, 2020

George W. Young, Jr., age 82, of Marlton Lakes, NJ, passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Joanne Young (nee Stover). Loving father of Terri Brandel (Frank), the late George Jeffrey Young (Twila – surviving), Barbara Wunsch (Frank), Sandra Young (Ken), and Brian Young (Christi). Proud grandfather of 10 and...

Saroja Girishankar

Saroja Girishankar

Jun 19, 2020

Saroja Girishankar (nee Iyer), age 76, of Voorhees, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was the only child and devoted daughter of Sivaramakrishnan and Lakshmi Iyer. Saroja was the beloved wife of Krishnamurthy (Giri) for 56 years, and the loving and supportive mother of Priya and Navin, mother-in-law of Damon and ‘mom’ to Monique. Last...

Doris M. Kovacs

Doris M. Kovacs

Jun 19, 2020

Doris M. Kovacs, age 83, of Waterford, NJ, passed away on Friday June 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kovacs. Loving mother of Joseph M. (Norma) Kovacs, Michael (Dawn) Kovacs, Cheryl Ann Fish, and Maria A. (Anthony Jr.) Lerza. Proud grandmother of Michael Kovacs Jr., Danielle Kovacs, Ryan Fish, Gianni Lerza, Giuliano Lerza, and Romeo Lerza. Doris...

Steven B Purdue

Steven B Purdue

Jun 18, 2020

Steven B. Purdue, age 69, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020. Son of the late Clarence and Geraldine Purdue. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Purdue. Loving father of Cheryl (Thomas) Fryer, Suzanne (James) Butz, and Steven (Caroline) Purdue. Proud grandfather of Carter, Mackenzie, Lawrence, and Charlie. Dear brother of Gail Inman, Nancy Saltos, Jo...

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