Jean “Patsy” T. DeBell-O’Neal passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Balfour Retirement Community in Louisville, Colo., on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. She is survived by her stepson-in-law, Michael Wirtz of Santa Fe, N.M.; step-grandchildren, Brian (Maria Wirtz) of Auburn, Calf., Carla Wirtz (Chris Lamson) of Longmont, Colo., Lara Wirtz Fahnestock (Todd) of Englewood, Colo., Carmen O’Neal of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Caity O’Neal Turner (Josh) of Candler, N.C.; her nieces, Georgine Traver of Newman, Ga., Kristine Trites of La Crescenta, Calif.; as well as eight great-grandchildren. Jean was born on March 7, 1927, in Merchantville, N.J., the daughter of George and Jennie DeBell. Jean lived a rich life, full of exploration, education and adventure. Full obituary notice.
Neil Robinson
Neil J. Robinson of Merchantville passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was 63. His memorial service will be held 10 am, Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 9 am until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the church or the Almost Home Animal Shelter. For condolences and more information please visit Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home.
Vincent C. Barone, 88
Vincent C. Barone, age 88 of Merchantville passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. A longtime resident and veteran, Vincent owned and operated the family painting and wallpapering business for over 40 years. He was an inductee in the Philadelphia Mummers Hall of Fame and a member of St. Peter RC Church in Merchantville for over 56 years. Vincent loved going fishing with his brother Frank and always enjoyed the time spent with his loving family. Grandfather of the late David, he is survived by his loving wife Carolyn; three children, Cynthia Reece (Bruce), Sandra Stoltz (Michael), Barbara Good (Michael); six grandchildren, Stephanie Thress (Robert), Brian, Christina, Matthew, Anna, Anthony; two great-grandchildren, Torri and Robert; a brother, Frank Barone (Nancy); his Aunt Rose; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Wednesday evening from 6 to 8pm and again Thursday from 9 to 9:45 am at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple Ave., Merchantville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am, Thursday, Sept. 27th at St. Peter R.C. Church, 43 West Maple Ave., Merchantville. Interment private. For more information and condolences, please visit www.gaskillbrown.com
Msgr. Martin Celebrates 50 Years
PRESS - CCHS - Thank you, Monsignor Andrew E. Martin, for your 50 years of service as a priest of the Diocese of Camden! God bless you! Born: 8/1/1942 Education: North American College, Rome; Notre Dame, Indiana Ordination: 12/21/1967, Rome Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Francis Reh Assignments: Christ the King, Haddonfield; Paul VI High School, Haddonfield; Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City; Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill; Saint James High School, Carneys Point; Holy Saviour, Westmont Retired: 6/30/2010
Margaret Andrews
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Margaret Andrews of Merchantville, New Jersey, who passed away on September 19th 2018. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margaret Andrews to show support. For the visitation and funeral service information please see event link. https://www.everhere.com/us/obituary-merchantville-margaret-andrews-8104469
James H. Weidner, 77
James H. Weidner of Merchantville, N.J. passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Regina (Stewart) Weidner and father of J. David Weidner, Jeffrey Weidner and Timothy Weidner. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Heather Lee, Dillon, Gavin, Jillian, Hannah Lynn and Nicholas, and one sister, Patricia Goodwin. Jim was born in Carlisle, Pa. and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was an English teacher for over 30 years in the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. In his earlier years, Jim enjoyed outdoor photography, fishing and bowhunting and later was the captain of his vessel, the “Sandy Claws”, making numerous trips with Regina to the Chesapeake Bay. He was the founder and creator in 2000 of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society using the call sign K2JXW. Jim was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Merchantville. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Alloway Funeral Home, 315 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Interment will be held in Locustwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Alloway Funeral Home, Merchantville, N.J. www.allowayfh.com
Linda Lough, 70
On May 3, 2018, age 70, (nee Sadowy) of Merchantville, NJ. She was the beloved wife of Jack Lough and loving mother of Ashleigh (Chris) Raubertas and Courtney (Michael) Baker. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Raina and Jagger Raubertas; her mother Margaret Sadowy; one sister Janice Walsh; one brother Michael (Barbara) Sadowy; and 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday evening from 7:00- 9:00 PM and Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Alloway Funeral Home 315 E. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in St. Peter Church Merchantville, NJ. Interment will follow in Eglington Cemetery Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Story Storks - Creating Future Readers Starting At Birth 301 Lake Street Haddon Hts., NJ 08035. (www.storystorks.org)