Local obituaries for Atco, New Jersey

Sanjay Shah

Apr 21, 2025

Sanjay M. Shah, age 60, passed away on April 21st, 2025. He leaves behind his wife, and children as well as many other family and friends.

Sanjay's viewing and puja will be held Thursday, 24th of April, 2025 at 10:00 AM at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ, 08004. To view the livestream or...

Renate Gibbons

Apr 19, 2025

Renate J. Gibbons (nee Guttmann), age 88, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, April 19th, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Charles Self (Lori), Eddie Self (Karen), Bobby Gibbons (Kelly), Heidi DiFillippo (Marc) and Heike Miller (Jay), her former spouse, Robert Gibbons, her brother, Karl Guttmann (Rosemary) in Germany, as well as 29 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren...

Shaun H. Hicks

Apr 17, 2025

Shaun Henry Hicks, born on October 5, 1986, passed away on April 17, 2025. Shaun served honorably discharged after four years of service in the United States Navy. His time in service reflected his dedication and commitment to something greater than himself. Those who knew Shaun remember him as a kind and caring individual with a beautiful soul. He had...

Jack L. Masters

Apr 17, 2025

Jack L. Masters, age 85, passed away on April 17, 2025.

Jack was born in Camden, NJ to Raymond F. Masters and Margaret Masters. Jack married Patricia Hacking of Atco, NJ on October 3, 1959 in Berlin, NJ.

Jack was preceded in death by his father Raymond Masters; mother, Margaret Masters; and sisters, Lois and Linda.

He...

Barbara Harms

Apr 16, 2025

Barbara Ann Harms (nee Carlucci), age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity and creativity. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jennifer Lee Banks, her sister, Susan Carlucci-Fahy, her niece in-law, Johanna Atkinson, grand nephew, Liam Craig-Atkinson, 4 step grand nieces and nephews as well as many loving cousins and friends. She is...

Deborah Smith

Apr 11, 2025

On April 11th, 2025, our family lost a mother, a sister, an aunt, a grandmother and a dear friend. Deborah Lynn Smith, 51, of Chesilhurst, NJ was a force of nature. She leaves behind a daughter, JessieLeigh Rahinsky (Michael) and a son, Charles Smith. Deborah was the youngest of eight children, Carla Densten (Harry), Jeanette Watson, Stephen Jelinski, James Jelinski,...

John Williams

Apr 11, 2025

John F. Williams, Jr., 47, of Mays Landing, NJ, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. In his home surrounded by his family & friends.

He is survived by his beloved children, John Anthony Williams (mother, Nora Williams) and Brantlee Cedar Williams (mother, Julie Forshaw); his mother, Linda Straubmuller (Clay); his brother, Matthew Williams (Ashley); his sister, Tiffany,...

Thomas Costello

Apr 10, 2025

Thomas J. Costello, 81, of Collings Lakes, New Jersey, passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2025. Tom was born May 27, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Eileen Costello (nee McHugh). He was the beloved husband to Esther Sharon Costello (nee Prichard).

He was devoted to the Lord throughout his life. He...

Jessica J. Russell Gillen

Apr 8, 2025

Jessica Jane Gillen, age 45, of Berlin, NJ, passed away on April 8, 2025. Surrounded by loved ones, she left this world peacefully. Devoted mother to John "Jack," beloved daughter of Karen (Dowell) Russell, sister of Donald Russell, Jr. (Fran). Jessica is also survived by John E. Gillen with whom she shared Jack. She was blessed with many cousins, each...

Craig Pfeiffer

Apr 8, 2025

Craig S. Pfeiffer, Sr., age 61, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025.

Born in Abington, PA, Craig was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Susan (née Grudnosky) Pfeiffer. A true sports enthusiast, Craig was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia sports teams. He was a loyal Eagles fan and cheered them on with passion.

Craig...

Joan Nesbitt

Apr 8, 2025

Joan Nesbitt (nee Douglass), age 94, of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. She leaves behind her children, Hazel Johnson (Kean), Ronald Nesbitt (Lora Pereboeva) and Carol Dale (George, Sr.), daughter-in-law Betsy Rose Nesbitt, grandchildren, David Nesbitt (Valerie), Nora Nesbitt, Heather Nesbitt, Hunter Nesbitt, Robert Nesbitt, Ryan Nesbitt, Chrysta Santare Tim (Andrew), Hugh Santare (Britanny), George...

Ann Marie Mazza

Apr 7, 2025

Ann Marie Mazza (nee Gregorio), age 74, of Hammonton, NJ passed away on Monday, April 7th, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved children, Frank Mazza (Kevin), Bobby Mazza (Sherry), Marie DiMeglio (Paul), and Margie Nicholas (Al), siblings, Phyllis, Frank, Sandy, and Butch, grandchildren, Alyssa, John, Julia, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Hannah, Alex, Andrew, and Donovan as well as many nieces and nephews....

Daxa Khatiwala

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we share the sad news that ITA member Smt. Daxa Khatiwala, age 77 years, passed away on April 5th, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Anu Bhagat; son-in-law, Hitesh Bhagat; daughter-in-law, Mamta Khatiwala; son, Bharat Khatiwala in spirit; and grandchildren, Dhruti Bhagat, Kush Bhagat, Ruchi Khatiwala, and Rhea Khatiwala.

The ITA and its Trustees...

Dorothy Schemelia

Apr 4, 2025

Dorothy Schemelia, age 85 of Waterford Works, NJ passed away on April 4, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Atco, NJ to Wilson & Eleanor Goodall. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Schemelia.(Spouse).

She is survived by her daughters, Lora Lee of Waterford Works, NJ, Jean Ann (Mike) of Carson, CA and LeeAnn (Glen) of Lake Forest, CA. Dorothy is...

Donald McDermott

Apr 3, 2025

Donald H. McDermott, Sr. age 88yrs. Of Atco, NJ passed away on April 3, 2025 at the Samaritan Center in Voorhees, NJ. Donald was born on November 10, 1936 in Camden, NJ, to Thomas and Margaret McDermott.

Donald is predeceased by his wife Barbara his son William and his brothers, Thomas and James and his stepson Ron.

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Robert Hettmannsperger

Apr 2, 2025

Robert Wood Hettmannsperger known to family and friends as "Pop" was born June 3, 1940, in Riverside NJ. He passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025.

Robert grew up in Upper Darby, Pa and after serving in the military he returned home to Kirkwood, NJ with his parents Charles and Dana Hettmannsperger.

Robert is survived by his...

Brian W. Roehr

Apr 2, 2025

Brian W. Roehr, age 64, of Berlin, NJ, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2025. Devoted husband of 20 years to Donna (nee Morton) Roehr, with whom he shared 13 years with prior to marriage. Loving father of Brandi (Ben) Starr, Chase Roehr, and Cody (Dana) Roehr. Adoring grandfather of Arianna, Ava. Kyler, Kaizley, Khalley, and...

Girdhari Kachroo

Apr 2, 2025

Girdhari Lal Kachroo (GK) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday April 02, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who instilled strong values of hard work, resilience, and compassion in his family.

Born in Srinagar Kashmir, GK embarked on a mission to cross the world-from Kashmir to Scotland to New York, and finally to New...

Shantaben Desai

Apr 1, 2025

Shantaben C. Desai, age 96 passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. She leaves behind her 2 sons, Rajendrakumar and Kaushik as well as many other family members and friends.

Her viewing and puja will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike,...

Michael Rulli

Mar 31, 2025

Michael J. Rulli, age 70, of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Camden, NJ, to the late John and Margaret Rulli, Michael was a proud graduate of Camden Catholic High School.

Michael retired in 2010 from the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles, where he worked as a supervisor. He had a lifelong passion for trains, which...