All Obituaries

Eleanor Theresa Smith (nee Bende), 96, of Potomac, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2022, Cherished wife of the late LeRoy Smith.  Dear sister of the late Helen McCollum and brother, Orlando Earl Bende and daughter of the late Angelo Bende and Mary Tobia. Eleanor was born and raised in Williamstown where she met the love of her life, LeRoy Smith.  After receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Glassboro State College and teaching locally, the couple relocated to the...

Joshua Dean Scholer, 45, of Ventnor, passed away on June 27, 2022. Joshua was born in Mt Holly and grew up in Williamstown, N.J., where he graduated from Williamstown HS.  He loved playing on the WHS Soccer Team, one of their elite teams!  Josh enjoyed reading, music, traveling, spicy food, friend’s gathering’s and loved being outdoors in nature.   He graduated from Stockton University with a BA in Arts & Philosophy and Religious Studies.  After...

Francine Vennell (nee Nuzzi), 53, of Williamstown, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Francine enjoyed gardening, long hikes and spending time with her family. She was a bookworm who enjoyed fantasy and anything mystical. Lover of the bees and wildlife and was an advocate for those who didn’t have a voice. Beloved wife of Kenneth Vennell. Devoted mother of Daniel Vennell (fiancée Lauren) and Kylie Vennell.  Dear sister of Arnie Nuzzi, Rita Rafique, David Stiles and the...

John A. Price, 87, of Williamstown, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home. John was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Prior to retiring, John worked many years as a graphic artist at the Philadelphia Bulletin. He enjoyed drawing and was a chess master.  He enjoyed hiking at the Shenandoah Park and vacationing at Disney World. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Reese).  Devoted father of Stephan Price and Robert (Marilee) Price.  Dear brother of the...

Alfred H. Oriente, 77, of Williamstown, formerly of Germantown Brickyard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle against bladder cancer. Fred was a Press Operator for the Budd Company in Philadelphia for 30 years before he retired. In his younger years, Fred played soccer for the Germantown Boys Club. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. He enjoyed surfing the internet on his free time and most of...

Mary H. Delpercio (nee Lucas), 90, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Vernon and the late Gerald Delpercio. Devoted mother of Sharon Vernon, Sandi (Pete) Saber and Brenda (Kenny) Smith.  Predeceased by her siblings, Arthur Lucas, Buddy Lucas, Dorothy Van Zandt, Bessie Stradling and Laura Lord. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  Funeral Services will be private at the request of the family.  Cremation...

Mary Lou Probka (nee Dreese), 77, of Silver Spring, MD, passed way on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Walter Probka and her son Gregory Probka. She is survived by her sons David and Douglas.  Graveside Services will be held 11:30 AM on Tuesday, June 21st at St. Mary's Cemetery, Williamstown.

Mary J. Kurtz, 95, of Sewell, formerly of Williamstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kurtz, Sr. Devoted mother of Joann (Thomas) Waters, Patricia (Michael) Rysak, Rosemary Kurtz, Joseph (Diana) Kurtz, Jr. and Gerald (Nancy) Kurtz and the late Ronald (Jeannie) Kurtz. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great randchildren. Predeceased by her dear brothers Michael Dutchak, John Dutchak, Joseph...

Kimberly M. Brandon (nee Martin), 55, of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Beloved wife of Richard Brandon. Devoted mother of Adriana and Brielle. Dear sister of Jackie Martin. Loving grandmother of Jaiden. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Friday, June 17th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Bell-Hennessy funeral Home, 420 s. Main St., Williamstown. Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 PM. Crematon private.

Anthony J. Amorosia, 60, of Williamstown, passed away on June 8, 2022. Anthony loved NASCAR, reading and music.  He especially enjoyed listening to his favorites, Elvis and Frank Sinatra. Beloved son of the late Anthony and late Levia Amorosia.  Dear brother of Sandra Amorosia. Funeral services will be private at the request of the family.  Cremation private.

Patricia J. Wilson (nee Wooley), 89, of Sicklerville, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at her daughter’s home. Beloved wife of the late DuWayne Wilson.  Devoted mother of William (Jeanette) Wilson, Donna (John Madden) Metzger and Richard (Jan) Wilson.  Dear sister of the late Richard Wooley.  Loving grandmother of Ries, Tieg, Ryan, Melanie, Rebecca, Grant, Rachel and Clark.  Loving great grandmother of MJ.  Funeral Services will be private at the...

Jose L. Hernandez, 83, of Williamstown, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Preceded by his second wife Caroline Cotton and his son Mark (Rebecca Hoffman) Hernandez. Survived by his children David Hernandez, Charles (Karen) Cotton, Donald (Maria) Cotton and Robert Hernandez; his first wife Marilyn Encarnacion of Vineland, NJ; his siblings Ramon, Rosita, Lucia, Elizabeth, Carmen, LuzAida, Saul, and Ruben; his grandchildren David (Kelly) Hernandez of Medford NJ, Ronni Auld of...

William H. Burkhardt, III, 54, of Collings Lakes, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. William was a carpenter by trade and lifelong tattoo artist. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a former South Philly mummer. Most of all he was loved by his family and friends. Loving son of Teresa (nee Pluta) and the late William Burkhardt, Jr. Dear brother of Richard (Rita) Burkhardt and the late Joseph Burkhardt. Loving uncle of Emily Grace Burkhardt. Beloved boyfriend of Sylvia...

Charlotte M. Stinson (nee White), 86, of Marmora, formerly of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Shore Memorial Hospital with her loving daughters by her side. Charlotte was a secretary in her early years throughout the Philadelphia area. She then became a longtime employee of the Washington Twp. Public School District as a Cafeteria Lunch Lady.  She enjoyed her years spent and the friendships she made a long the way in Washington Twp. She also loved to shop and...

Mary Anne Neu (nee Caruso), 74, of Williamstown, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Larry Neu for 54 years.  Devoted mother of Angela (Brian) Schleider and Jennifer (Arthur) Schwarz.  Dear sister of Angela (James) Mosley and the late George (late Michele) Caruso.  Loving grandmother of Nicholas and Michael.  Funeral Service will be private at the request of the family. Cremation private.

James Joseph Tichenor, 70, passed away peacefully in his home, on Friday, May 27, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband to Lorraine (nee Volpicella) for nearly 50 years. Cherished Father to Melissa Sheahan and her husband Michael. Dear sweet Oompa to his granddaughters Riley and Madison Sheahan. Father to Jennifer Difelice and Grandfather to Kaitlyn & Nicholas. Dear brother of John Tichenor. He was the youngest son of the late Charles and Margaret Tichenor (nee...

Elvira C. Galasso (nee Visalli), 83, of Williamstown, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her daughter’s home with her loving family at her side. Elvira enjoyed gardening, canning peppers and is infamous for making pizzelles. Beloved wife of the late Peter Galasso Jr. Devoted mother of Gina (Jay) Newman, Denise (Steven) Craig and Peter Galasso III. Dear sister of Florence Swisher. Loving grandmother of Joseph (Danielle) Craig, Lisa Galasso and Jill Craig. Loving great grandmother...

Amelia Rumpf (nee Iannacone), 77, longtime resident of Winslow, NJ, passed away on May 20, 2022. Amelia was a graduate of Williamstown High School, Class of 1962. She worked for The Township of Winslow, retiring after 25 years. She was an avid Phillies fan, enjoyed watching Jeopardy, making pizzelles at Christmas, and spending time with her friends and family.  Predeceased by her husband John and parents Ben and Lee Iannacone. Survived by children John Rumpf, Stephanie Rumpf, and...

Matilda (Tilly) Johnson (Massaro) of The Fountains at Cedar Parke, Atco, died peacefully on May 15, 2022 at the age of 94.  She was born and raised in South Philadelphia.  She is predeceased by her parents, Ralph M. Massaro, Sr. and Mary Massaro (Belmonte), her husband Frederick Johnson, her brother Robert Massaro and his wife Rose Massaro (Trifiletti), and her brother-in-law Frank Menta.  She worked for several years at Struthers Dunn, Inc. in Philadelphia, where she met her...

Edward B. Stanton “Ted,” 88, of New Port Richey, FL., and Northfield, NJ, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  Ted was born in Mount Vernon, NY on June 15, 1933 to his late parents Edward and Bessie Stanton.   He was a retired Ironworker of Union Local 350.  He was also an avid woodworker.  His biggest joys in life were his wife and family. Edward is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Stanton (nee Lavin).  His daughter Laurie (Dave)...