All Obituaries

Anna Mae Praztner nee Villari ,60, of Hammonton, passed away Sunday August 12, 2018 at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – City Division. Born in Stratford, NJ, Anna Mae was a lifelong Hammonton resident. She previously worked as a seamstress for Ubia Sportswear Clothing in Hammonton and later devoted her life to caring for her husband Mike and nephew Samuel, she also enjoyed going to the casinos. She is survived by her husband Michael G., nephew Samuel, brother Peter (Barbara)...

Francis J.” Frank” Olive 79, of Absecon, formerly of Hammonton, passed away Monday August 6, 2018. Frank was born in Hammonton where he lived most of his life. He worked on the production line at Whitehall Labs until retirement. Survived by a daughter Sharon, son Frank Jr. (Carol),3 grandchildren, Brother Joseph (Alberta). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday August 11, 2018 at the St. Mary of Mt Carmel Parish, St Anthony Church...

Daniel J. Vitalo, 90, of Folsom, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at his residence. Born in Rosedale, Mr. Vitalo was a longtime resident of Folsom, NJ. He worked as a clothing cutter for many factories but mainly at Kessler Clothing Co. in Hammonton and was also a Past Governor and member in Moose International. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Dorothy nee Cianfaro. 5 children - sons Daniel J. Jr. of Chichester, NY, David (Lisa) of Half Moon, NY, Darren (Terry) of Folsom,...

Manuel Joseph Strano, a resident of Hammonton, passed away July 7th, aged 88, of heart failure at home.  He was born on June 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, son of Salvatore and Mary Strano.  Salvatore immigrated from Italy in 1905.  Manuel graduated from Camden Catholic High School and Drexel University.  He is a Korean War veteran, serving in the Navy from 1950 to 1954 onboard USS VERMILION (AKA-107).  He retired from Public Service Electric and Gas Company as Supervisor...

Geraldine M. “ Jerri " Branca, 79 of Hammonton, passed away Saturday June 2, 2018 at the Villa Marie Claire Hospice in Saddle River, NJ. Jerri was born in Hammonton and was a lifelong resident. Prior to retirement, Jerri worked as a self-employed court stenographer and a self- employed dance teacher. She enjoyed the beach, drawing, cooking especially her homemade blueberry jelly which she was known for and spending time with her loving family. She is survived by her 2 sons Anthony...

Marilyn Bobertz, 66, of Hammonton, NJ passed away Wednesday May 23, 018 at the Virtua Hospital in Voorhees Twp., NJ. Born in Elizabeth and formerly of Clark, NJ she has resided in Hammonton for the past several years. Marilyn worked for the NJ Turnpike Authority in New Brunswick as a payroll administrator and was retired. Marilyn enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, going to the casino and to the beach but especially enjoyed being surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her daughter Lori...

Mary Ann Brooke, 78, of Sicklerville, NJ passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018 at her residence. Born in Mullica Twp., she was a long time resident of the Nesco & Hammonton area prior to living in Sicklerville. Mary Ann worked as a RN in Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton and last worked and retired as a RN at the Cooper Medical Center in Camden where she worked in neonatal. She also was a member of the Pine Hill Senior Citizens. She is survived by her son Walter (Chrissy) Hummel Jr, of...

Joseph A. Craig, 94, of Hammonton passed away  Wednesday May 9, 2018 at the Hammonton Center. Born in Hammonton, he was a lifleong resident and last worked at Swenson and Son in Egg Harbor City as a caretaker. He is survived by a brother Steve Craig of Shamong. 3 sisters Toni Macrie of Hammonton, Mae Maxwell  and Lois Enders both of Nesco. and many nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Memorial Service Friday May 18, 2018 at the Holy Sepulchre...

LoCicero, Anthony H.-98, of Hammonton passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Anthony lived most of his life in Hammonton. He worked as a printing press operator for Thayer Advertising Co. until he retired at age 65. Anthony was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army Air Forces 18th Photo Mapping Squadron, serving both at home and overseas. He enjoyed golfing 3 times per week until he was 93 years young as well as...

Anna Templeton (nee Cappuccio), 90, of Hammonton, passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018 at her granddaughter’s residence. Born in Hammonton, Anna was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker and enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren for who she lived life to the fullest for . Predeceased by her husband Charles Sr. and son Charles Jr., sisters Grace Jacobs and Mildred Rubba, brothers James Cappuccio...