All Obituaries

Rahaman Ali, 81, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Tita Ali (nee Guath).  Devoted father of Rosemary Ali and Ray Ali.  Dear brother of John Ali, Omar Ali and Kulsun Bepat.  Loving grandfather of Isaiah, Elijah and Olivia. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, March 1st from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home, 420 S. Main Street., Williamstown. To attend this service...

Raymond R. Schenk, Sr., 87, of Sewell, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Schenk (nee Connelly).  Devoted father of Jeanette Pedone and Raymond Schenk, Jr.  Dear brother of Jacob Brombach.  Loving grandfather of Jeffrey, Courtney, Danielle and Jacob. Funeral Services are private at the request of the family.  Cremation private. Condolences and memories may be shared online @ www.bell-hennessy.com.

John E. Stewart, "Jack" 93, of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Jack was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retiring, Jack was an area manager for Campbell’s Soup Company. Jack was an avid supporter of the Animal Shelter and Rescue. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Clark). Devoted father of John (Marlene) Stewart and James (Jodie) Stewart. Loving grandfather of Sean, Michael and Alexandra. Private Services will be held at the Gloucester County...

Robert M. Huber, 78, of Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Robert was a dedicated member of the Williamstown Fire Department for 55 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert was an avid hunter spending time with his shooting buddies and most of all cherished time with his grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Melvin Huber and Helen (nee Rodebaugh). Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Yost). Devoted father of Robert (Tina) Huber and James (Kimberly) Huber. Dear...

Louis (Lou) J. Palena, Sr., (77) of Williamstown, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, Lou met the love of his life, Georgia at the tender age of 16 and the couple raised their four wonderful children in Timber Lakes. Lou was a master in carpentry, wood working and construction. He could make and fix anything and everything. Just ask any one of his six grandchildren. Lou loved his family dearly and was everyone’s friend...

After struggling for almost a year, Jon Hastings, Age 52 passed away peacefully in Jefferson Hospital on February 5 2021. Jon was born in Philadelphia and moved to Williamstown as a baby. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl & Helen Hastings, a sister Joyce Kacher and a brother Earl Hastings. He is survived by his children Jared and Amanda, a sister, Gail Marino, a brother Gary Hastings and many nieces and nephews.  Due to a car accident, Jon spent the last 17 years confined to...

Linda J. Knight (nee Juergenis), 74, of Lindenwold, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Robert Knight, Sr.  Devoted mother of Melissa (Melvin) Pitt, Alana (Christopher) Manno and the late Robert Knight, Jr. Dear sister of Thomas Collier and Terrance Juergenis.   Loving grandmother of Luke and Olivia. Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Cremation private.  Condolences and memories may be shared online @...

Charles E. Kingston, IV, “Chuck”, 84, of Williamstown, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Chuck was a district manager for Rickel Home Center for many years. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and he loved dogs especially his best buddy “Zoey”. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Kemp) for 57 years. Devoted father of Linda Kingston, Charlene (Ken) Denneny and Jennifer (Bill) Hildebrand. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Shannon, Kenny, Kaitlyn, Madison...

Margaret V. Wilson (nee Morrison), 94, of Sewell, a former resident of Holiday City in Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Born and raised in South Philadelphia of Mount Carmel Parish. She enjoyed her Avalon Home for 94 years. Margaret was a proud member of the Women of the Moose. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wilson, Devoted mother of Harry (Patricia) Wilson, Michael (Sandra) Wilson, Marie Spencer, William (Maude) Wilson, Margaret (Peter) Worthmann and John...

Bruce W. Russell, Sr., 72, of Hammonton, passed away, on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Hammonton, Bruce grew up in Atsion and later raised his family in Atco. Bruce was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated Russell’s Pic II on the White Horse Pike in Hammonton for 28 years and was a co-owner at the Pic-A-Lilli Inn in Shamong and the Pic Pub in Atlantic City. Above all, Bruce was a family man who loved his family dearly. He was a friend to everyone and...

John H. Ousey, Sr., 78, of Williamstown, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Beloved husband of Joyce Cegielski and the late Judy (nee Keenan). Devoted father of Jeffrey Ousey, Sr., James Ousey, Judith (Jeffrey) Werner, Jason Ousey Sr., the late John Ousey, Jr., the late Joseph Ousey and the late Jody Ousey. Dear brother of the late Jerry Ousey, the late Joe Martin and the late Elizabeth Scannel. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited...

Patricia A. Bowen (nee Shields), of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Harry Bowen. Devoted mother of Patrick (the late Trisha) Bowen, the late Reneè Harbinson, Michele Palmer, Frank Bowen (Vanessa Scarani), Jeffery (Cynthia) Bowen and Daniel Bowen. Dear sister Frances McKeny and Thomas Shields. Loving grandmother of Ian, Courtney, Jamie, Ryan, Adam, Andrew, the late Frank Jr., Troy and Trent. Loving great grandmother of...

Grace Conigliero (nee Tonzello) 74, of Turnersville, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Conigliero.  Devoted mother of James Conigliero (Annette), Joseph Conigliero and Franny Conigliero. Loving grandmother of Vanessa (Michael), Grace, Christina, Robert and Joseph.  Loving great grandmother of Riley.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday, February 4th from 10:00 - 11:00...

James E. Veit, Sr., 74, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Washington Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Jim was a retired union carpenter for the Local Union #255. Beloved husband of Toni (nee Feroe) for 54 years. Devoted father of Jim (Kris) Veit Jr. and Joe (late Nicole) Veit. Dear brother of the late Bill Veit. Loving grandfather of Amanda, James III, Lily, Josh and Charlotte. Funeral Services are being held private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy M. Roberson (nee Grosse), 69, of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Predeceased by her parents John and Dorothy Grosse. Beloved wife of Charles “Robby” Roberson. Devoted mother of Melissa (Michael) Ryan and Louis (Virginia) Salvatore. Dear sister of Kathleen (the late David) Braun, Patricia (David) Yannuzzi and John (Julie) Grosse. Loving grandmother of Isabella, Nicholas, Sean, Trinity, Maya, Victoria and Dominic. Funeral Services are private at...

Patricia Rooney (nee Benedict), 79, of Williamstown, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rooney Devoted mother of Patricia Donnelly (Drew), Deborah Vecchio, and Susan Marino (Dave). Loving grandmother of Joseph, Michael, Christopher, John, Erin, Nichole, Anthony, Jacob, Francesca, Paul and Gianna, David and Juliet. Loving great grandmother of Audrey, Alexis, Leonardo and Rosalie. Dear sister of Kathleen, the late Edward and the late Butch...

Carol Ann Pontano, 76, of Sicklerville, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Carol enjoyed her trips to the casino and playing Bingo. Devoted mother of Angela Pontano, Paul Pontano III and Marianne Pontano. Dear sister of Paula (Gary) Haines-Brink, Kathleen Maggi and Paul (Ann) Butler. Loving grandmother of Alexandra and Paul “Frankie” IV. Former wife of Paul Pontano Jr. Deeply missed by her fur babies Panther and Speedy. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Thursday,...

Frederick C. Bukowski, Sr., of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Donna Bukowski. Devoted father of Frederick Bukowski, Jr., Edward Bukowski and the late Audrey Bukowski. Dear brother of Thomas Bukowski, Thomas Danley and the late Walter Bukowski. Loving grandfather of Autumn & Ashleigh Bozarth and Destiny, Macie, Brielle & Eddie Jr. Bukowski. Loving great grandfather of Kaiden Richardson. Loving Godfather of Christie Lightfoot and...

Patty J. Ferry (nee Humm), 70, of Turnersville, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Devoted mother of Lauren Senteneri and Jeff (Dawn) Ferry.  Dear sister of Bobbie (Rick) Sunday and the late Danny Humm.  Loving grandmother of Alexis, Olivia and Emily.  Loving aunt of Brian (Deidre) Maglione.  Loving great-aunt of Landon and Weston. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Friday, January 22nd from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Life Church, 1509 N....

Robert A. Skala, 71, of Franklinville, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Robert Anton Szczykala born in Schmeilsdorf, Germany in 1949. Pre-deceased by his parents Antony and Elfriede Skala. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend Bernadette who were married for 45 years.  His Daughter, Christina Deal (Shawn), Sons, Robert (Jennifer) and Timothy (Jessica) and six joyous Grandchildren - Brianna, Brody, Kyle, Blake, Avery and Ryann. Sister, Brigitte Shiplee (Dane), Brothers,...