Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Mar 23, 2024

Jack “Papa Smurf” McGrath age 76, of Waterford Works, NJ, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved husband of the late Roxanne. Devoted father of John R. McGrath (Kim Dailyda) of Atco, NJ, Patrick Reilly (Linda) of Waterford Works, NJ and Michael Reilly (Cathy) of Hammonton, NJ. Proud grandfather of...

Mar 23, 2024

Chiumento, James M., age 76. Sunrise March 8, 1948, Sunset March 23, 2024. Jim was born in Camden, NJ, grew up in Atco and lived most of his adult life in Hammonton. He attended St. Joseph’s High and was a member of the class of 1966. Jim graduated from Glassboro State College where he received his BA in Education,...

Mar 21, 2024

In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Kamalaben C. Patel, who was born on December 7, 1930, and passed away on March 21, 2024.

She leaves behind Mukesh, Shobhana, Shobha, Minaxi, Dipika and Family.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the puja and viewing on Tuesday,...

Mar 20, 2024

Frances R. Baskerville, affectionately known as Fran, age 88 of Berlin, NJ, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, MD and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Fran worked in the Settlement Department for First Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia, PA for 25 plus years. In her later years, she devoted her life to caring for children as...

Mar 20, 2024

Tanya Agnes Downing, age 57, of Chesilhurst, NJ passed away on March 20th, 2024. She is the loving mother of Margo Grier, beloved sister of Jane Green, Doris DeGuzman, and Joe Downing (Catherine), cherished aunt of Morris (Pam), Kevin (Melody), Donita “DJ” (Sean), Jared, Joshua as well as a host of great nieces, great nephews, and friends. She is...

Mar 18, 2024

Our sweet Milissa Ann Oltman, 52, of Atco, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2024, in her home surrounded by immense love and care from her family. Milissa was born on May 26th, 1971, in Syracuse, NY. Her family moved to Marlton, NJ, where she resided with her mother, Nancy Amsden, father, Malcolm Amsden, sister, Leigh Soriano (née...

Mar 18, 2024

Valerie Coleen Vasiliou, age 72, of Collingswood, NJ passed away on March 18, 2024. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey and Michael, her siblings, Barbara, Richard, Raymond, Deborah, Kenneth, Darlene, and Jacquelin, her brother-in-law, Big Mike, her grandchildren, Michael III, Jeffrey, Margiana, Kyra, Niko, Samantha, and Olivia, and her nieces and nephews, especially Timothy and Michael. She is...

Mar 17, 2024

Daksha Shah, 81, of Galloway, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Daksha was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India to Mangaldas and Hiraben (Parikh) Shah.

She is survived by her son, Prashant and his wife Sheetal Parikh; her grandson, Prashit Parikh; granddaughter, Priya Parikh, and many other family members.

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Mar 16, 2024

David S. Kennedy, age 49 of Swedesboro, NJ, passed away on March 16, 2024. He was born in Bristol, PA to William C. Kennedy and the late Jayne M. Kennedy (nee Hummel). David worked in information technology for CSG Global Consulting. He loved music, especially heavy metal and could often be found playing his guitar. David was an avid...

Mar 16, 2024

Hari Shankar Kulshreshtha, age 101, passed away on March 16, 2024.

He is survived by his children: Sudha & Radha Raman, Vasundhara & Mukul, Neel Bharat & Shubhra, Anand & Sushma, Snigdha & Praveen, and his 13 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

He is pre-deceased by his wife, Shakuntala and his...

Mar 15, 2024

Heather M. Auwarter (nee Walsh) of Sicklerville, NJ passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Heather is survived by her devoted husband of 20 years, Karl W. Auwarter, III. Her children, Emma Auwarter of Sicklerville, NJ, Melissa Calabrese (Daniel) of Hammonton, NJ, Amanda Auwarter of Boynton Beach, FL, Rebecca Romberger (Joel) of...

Mar 15, 2024

Gobind Ram Sethi, 88, of Mullica Hill, NJ, passed away on March 15, 2024.

His viewing and funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 5:00pm at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ  08004.  Cremation to follow.

Mar 13, 2024

Nelson R. Reeder, age 78 of Atco, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born in Berkeley Township, NJ to the late Walter M. and Doris M. (nee Couch) Reeder. Nelson proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He previously worked as the Chief of Hour and Wage Compliance for the State of...

Mar 13, 2024

Rajeev Kalani, 61, of Evesham, New Jersey passed away on March 13, 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife, Loreta.

He is survived by his mother, Vijay; father, Om; brothers, Sanjeev (Nannette) and Neelesh (Melissa) and beloved nephew, Ashwin.

A viewing will be held at LeRoy P....

Mar 12, 2024

Albert H. Steinbrecher, age 81 of Ocean City, NJ, passed away on March 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Albert G. and Elizabeth “Bette” (nee Breidenbach) Steinbrecher in Philadelphia, PA. Albert worked in banking and was employed by Mellon Bank in Philadelphia, PA. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and...

Mar 12, 2024

Leslie E. Turner, Jr., age 76, of Hammonton, NJ passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 12th, 2024. He is survived by his beloved children, Tina Cravens (Michael), Trish Turner, Tamara Keith, and Jeremy Lesley, his brother, Bobby Turner, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Janet Murphy, his brother-in-law, Charles McGahey, his dear grandchildren, Ashley Irwin, Alicia...

Mar 12, 2024

Hope M. Kelsey-Lundquist, age 68 of Atco, NJ, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born to the late Christopher C. and Christine H. (nee Bonnafous) Watson in Cedar Brook, NJ. Hope was a dedicated viewer of Fox News. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Mar 11, 2024

Mark Richards of Kingland, GA age 66 passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024. Mark is survived by his wife Denise Bentham of Kingland, GA, his son Mark Richards of Atco, NJ and his daughter, Erica Richards of Virginia. Mark is also survived by his brother, Brian Richards of Ft. Myers, FL. Mark is predeceased by his mother, Betty...

Mar 10, 2024

Terry R. Williams

9/15 /1954 - 3/10/2024

Terry passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents John & Jo Woods, and her sister Marilyn Lovett.

She is survived by her children, Tina Cabot (David Panciera) Allison Williams, Jay Williams III and Jack Williams, her...

Mar 10, 2024

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