Life
Music Fest 9/25
Alyce Janssen, 95
Alyce died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. At the age of 95, she was one of the oldest residents of Merchantville. Alyce’s family moved to town when she was 17, and she died, peacefully, in the same home she lived in for 78 years. Alyce is preceded in death by her sister Mildred (known as Mimi) who also was a life long Merchantville resident. In her youth, Alyce was a member of the Merchantville Playcasters which performed in the building now occupied by the Blue Monkey. She also served many years in the Clerk’s office of Merchantville and is remembered for both attention to detail and efficiency in handling the many submissions that crossed her desk. Following her retirement, Alyce lived a quiet life, spending holidays with her neighbors and adopted family, Steve and Cindy Volkert and their family members. A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Memorial Park. All are welcome Full obituary.
Labor Day 2021
George O'Neill, 73
George O'Neill, 73, of Medford, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday August 28, 2021, with his loving wifeand soulmate, Lynne Patrice O'Neill. He was on born February 4th, 1948 to the late Joseph and Gladys O'Neill. George attended the Merchantville school system and after high school was drafted into the US Army to fight in the Vietnam War. He received a Bronze Star medal for his distinguished service in Vietnam. George was an equestrian, an animal lover, and a Pinelands preservation advocate. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mathis Funeral Home in Medford, NJ. Full obituary.
Townwide Yard Sale Returns
Alijah Is An Angel
Alijah Floyd-Brown's life will be celebrated during service at Alloway Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 1st at 11:30 a.m. Alijah was 9 years young and an incoming fourth grader at Merchantville School who bravely fought glioma cancer for 15 months. He passed peacefully on August 24, 2021. During those difficult months the school and greater Merchantville community stepped up to support the Brown family. That effort continues through an aftercare drive on GoFundMe. Alijah is survived by his mother, Galaxy Brown, father, Troy Floyd-Brown, his sister, Serenity Floyd-Brown, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown and GG Thomas Brown and, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Full obituary.Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. For those who plan to attend the family requests that you wear bright, joyful colors since they want to celebrate his life.
Memorial Vigil Planned
FDA Shrimp Recall
Part-Time Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville is seeking a Director of Youth and Young Adult Christian Education. This is a 20-hour per week part-time position. A successful candidate will develop and implement appropriate curriculum and lessons for Jr. High, High School, and post-graduate level youth and actively promote the groups' participants' involvement with the services and activities of FPC. They will report directly to the Christian Education Committee, as well as the Sr. Pastor of FPC, and will be responsible to the FPC members and congregation via the C.E. Committee and the pastor. Salary is negotiable. If interested in this position please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send via regular mail the following: a copy of your resume, a copy of your Statement of Faith and a copy of your college transcript to the attention of: Earl Driscoll, First Presbyterian Church, 10 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109.
Permanent Sub Position
