All Obituaries

Loretta Dobbs, nee Valenza, of Hammonton, NJ passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021. Age 86. Born and raised in Hammonton, NJ she was a graduate of St. Joseph HS class of 1953. Mrs. Dobbs worked as a secretary for South Jersey Laundry in Hammonton for many years and last worked in maintenance at Whitehall Labs. Loretta loved being with and surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her 3 daughters Sharon Dobbs, Janice DeAnnuntis, Brenda and husband Tom Rzemyk. A sister Jean Cochrane. 13...

Mildred E. Zelinsky, 81, of Buena Vista Township NJ, passed away and went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2021. Born on March 13, 1940 to parents Harry and Elizabeth (Newcomer) Hoffman in Pennsylvania. She was a devoted wife and sister. Preceded in death by parents and husband Orest Zelinsky and by siblings; Mary Scaife and Rebecca Brown of PA, Elizabeth, Edward, Harry, and Richard Hoffman of NJ. Survived by siblings; Annie Watson, Norene Granato, Eleanor DiPaolo, and John (Frannie)...

Donn L. Cross Sr. 92, of Hammonton, passed away Thursday September 30, 2021. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Mr. Cross was a long time Hammonton resident. Mr. Cross worked in communications for Western Union and proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. Predeceased by his wife Antonina ( Lena ) Cross in 2008, he is survived by his daughter Martha Chillari ( Andy), 2 sons Donn L. Cross Jr. (Sue) and Michael Cross (Kitt). Grandchildren  Donn L. Cross III, Keoni Cross (...

Sylvester Sykes, of Pleasantville, NJ passed away Saturday September 4, 2021, at the Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Age 55. Born in Lakewood, NJ he was a long time South Jersey resident and worked as a self-employed artist. Sylvester is survived by his daughters Brittany Reid, Janael Dawson, Desiree Burton, Jalisa Burton. Sons Ryan Burton, Raymond Figueroa, Elijah Earl. 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 8 grandchildren. At the request of the family, Funeral Service and Arrangements...

June H. Margeson nee Harding, 83, passed away Monday August 30, 2021 at Inspira Medical Center Vineland. Born in Westville, NJ  June was a longtime Hammonton / Buena Vista Twp area resident. June was last employed at Patriot Window retiring in 2009. Predeceased by her husband Leroy Margeson in 2005 she is survived by her daughter Dawn Margeson, her son Edward (Terry) Loeffler, 6 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren and cousin Robert Margeson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Betty I. Shelley, 92, of Voorhees, NJ passed away Monday August 9,2021 at the Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Born in Dennisville, NJ she is a long time south jersey resident. Mrs. Shelley worked as a seamstress at Modern Clothing Factory in Hammonton and later at Walmart before retiring. Predeceased by her husband George, she is survived by a son John Carter, sister Yvonne Afanador, 3 nieces Annette Dobak, Kathleen Carchio, Cynthia Afanador and many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Edwin C. " Bud " Keebler Jr., 90, passed away Thursday August 5, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial Home – Vineland. Born in Philadelphia, PA and formerly of Gloucester City, Mr. Keebler resided in Sweetwater, NJ for 30 years. He worked as a mason for the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union of New Jersey Local 4 & 5 for most of his life prior to his retirement. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne. He enjoyed boating, skydiving, and was an avid...

Paul J Esposito (72), passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at home with loved ones by his side, after a brief battle with stomach cancer.  Paul was born in Philadelphia, and lived most of his life in Hammonton.  A graduate of Hammonton high school,  where he excelled in football, most saying he was the fastest in his class when he took off with the football.  He was on the basketball and baseball team, but he loved being part of the gymnastics team.  After...

Margaret M. Ebinger, nee Villari, 80 of Hammonton passed away July11, 2021 at her residence after a courageous and short battle with colon cancer. Born in Waterford, NJ she was an area resident all her life. She worked in the Hammonton School district where she was affectionately known as the “ lunch lady”. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards with friends. Predeceased by her husband Warren, sons Warren and William, daughter Carol. Surviving is 2 daughters Margaret...

June Doris Vallaster Buckley, 87, retired General Merchandise Manager (Food Giant, Hughs Markets and Acme) in the supermarket field, of Hammonton, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was brought onto this earth on June 22, 1933 in Hammonton, New Jersey to Wilbur and Margret Vallaster who preceded her in death. She was one of nine brothers and sisters (Wilbur, DeeDee, Albert, Rose, Robert, Cliff, Lily and Elsie) who preceded her in death. Known to her family, friends, and...