All Obituaries

Marie A. Witmyer, 96, of Atco and formerly of Hammonton and Ventnor passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at the The Fountains at Cedar Parke. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Marie  was a homemaker and former member at the St. Martin dePorres Church in Hammonton. Marie enjoyed baking, cooking and gardening. Surviving is her daughter Joanmarie Piazza and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian burial Friday September 28, 2018 11 AM at the St....

Jean Leonard, nee Varsaci of Boca Raton, FL passed away Friday September 21, 2018 she was 88. Born and formerly of Hammonton, NJ Jean has resided in Florida since 2002. Jean  was a homemaker and devoted wife to her late husband Ernest. She is survived by her sisters Josephine Migliaccio and Marie Beebe. Step sons Ernest Leonard and Richard Leonard.  4 step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. As per Jean’s final wishes viewing, service, will be private with Interment at...

David F. Mattia Sr. 82, of Waterford Works, NJ passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at his residence. Born in Hammonton NJ, he was a lifelong area resident. David worked as Crew Supervisor for the NJ Fish and Game Land Management for 39 years retiring in 2002. David served in the NJ National Guard, and enjoyed gardening and landscaping around his house. Predeceased by his wife Diana, he is survived by his son David F. Jr and his wife Sandy of Hammonton. As per David’s wishes Funeral...

Anna Mae Pratzner 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...