The Merchantville Garden Club is always looking for new members. They don't spend their time at meetings, just caring for the garden spots around the 'borough beautiful' including Borough Hall, Morrissey Park, the Merchantville Circle and the Gazebo. They are especially in need
Bejewel yourself at Spring Bling 2012
Come out and shop for all your spring accersories. From jewelry to handbags and scarves, Jewelibilee has it all. The more you shop, the more you help! Great Mother's Day gifts and better yet - 20% of the evening's sales go to the Valerie Fund and other charities that MAJWC, Merchantville Area Junior Woman's Club, supports. MAJWC is an organization of women in the Merchantville Area who gather to make a difference in our community,
Annual auction benefits local charities
The Evening Membership Department (EMD) of the Woman's Club of Merchantville will be holding their annual basket auction on Friday, March 9 at Pennsauken High School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Ticket price includes desserts, coffee and tea.
Sandy Thornburgh, 81
On August 13, 2025, former Merchantville resident, Sanders "Sandy" Thornburgh, Sr. peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father, surrounded in his home by those he loved. His departure was marked not by sorrow alone, but by gratitude for a life so deeply and fully lived. He was blessed with 58 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth (Barlow), and together raised twelve children: Sanders, Julie, Adam, Thomas, Patrick, Daniel, Robert, Laura, Emily, Katie, Jeremy, and Molly - many of those years in our town.
Austin Gilliss
On August 10th, Austin Gilliss, age 28, died in an automobile accident. Austin is the son of Adam and Peggy and brother to Michael, Adam and Steven. He was born and raised in town, attended Merchantville School and Pennsauken High School and was a Health and Physical Education major at Camden County College and Rowan University. A Celebration of life gathering for Austin will be held next Friday August 22nd from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Jane H. Slattery
Jane H. Slattery (nee Morgan) of Merchantville, passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2025 at 86 years. Beloved wife for 66 years to Samuel T. Slattery; Devoted mother of Cyndi Brandt (Bernie), Sandra "Mindy" Collins (Mike), Susan Clements (Dave) and David Slattery; Cherished grandmother of Samantha (Steve), Tory (Stephen), Will (Ariana), John (Michele), Tim (Rachel), Madison (Russ), Matthew, Peter, Evalina, Andrew and Maeve; Caring great grandmother of Myla, Norah, Rylee, Aviva and Ellie.
John Coyle, 81
John M. Coyle, age 81, of Merchantville, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024. Loving husband of 60 years to Mary Ellen (nee McDermott). Devoted father of Patty (Paul Hoffman), Loretta (Tom Huslin), Jay (Pam Colozzi) and Joe (Chanin McDowell). Proud grandfather of Christian, Jessica (Wade Kennedy), Kristen (Brandon Traino), Olivia, Joseph, Cora and Kathleen and great-grandfather of Lilly Felicity. John was a graduate of Merchantville High School and a Fourth Degree Knight with St. Peter's