Recent Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Barbara Joan Formica, age 86 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, DE surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Charleston, Missouri, Barbara was one of ten children of the late Reuben M. and Ethel M. (Wiggin) Forister. She was raised in St. Louis, MO where she was...

Oct 28, 2023

Our beloved father and grandfather, Adelino (Nino) Sanchez Claudio, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the ripe age of 100.

Adelino was a wonderful and loving husband to his departed wife, Carmen Besarez.

Nino is survived by his three children, Jose Antonio, Virginia and Maria Luisa Sanchez...

Oct 26, 2023

Chelsea Galabay 24, of Vineland, New Jersey went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 26, 2023.

Born in Vineland, New Jersey, she was employed by Dollar General on Main Rd in Vineland. Chelsea was known for her warm and loving personality. She loved makeup, fashion, and changing up her look; But she especially loved...

Oct 20, 2023

Ventura Baez, 74, was affectionately known as Turin. He was born and raised on August 10, 1949  in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico and came to live and work in Philadelphia as a teenanger.  At the age of 21 he met the love of his life Sara whom he tenderly tributes as having saved his life. They have beautiful memories of...

Oct 14, 2023

Agostina "Christine" (Martorana) Pace, 103, of Winter Springs, FL, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of October 14, 2023. She had been under the care of family and hospice.

Christine was born in Philadelphia, PA to Giuseppe and Antonia (Lorello) and was the oldest of eight brothers and sisters. The family moved to Rosenhayn, NJ...

Oct 13, 2023

William "Bill" Harry Ackley of Vineland, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 13, 2023 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. He was born on January 6, 1948 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Duby) Ackley in Hackensack, NJ. He was the oldest of six children. The family moved to Richland, NJ when Bill was about...

Oct 6, 2023

Norma Pollock-Lirio, age 95, of Vineland, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Spring Oak Nursing Home, Vineland.

Norma was born in Nanticoke, Pa. to the late Adam V. and Sophia M. (Schrader) Pollock. She moved to Vineland to work for the Vineland Developmental Center as a music teacher and lived in Vineland for most of...

Sep 25, 2023

Stanley H. Johnson, age 75 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Stanley was born in Millville to the late Stanley H. and Doris E. (Vanneman) Johnson and was a resident of Vineland for most of his life. He graduated from Millville High School...

Sep 25, 2023

Mary (Stignani) DePalma, 90, of Vineland NJ, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of September 25, 2023. She had been under the care of family and hospice.

Mary was born in Montgomery, Alabama as a triplet to Amadeo (Joe) and Lillian Stignani. She moved to Vineland as a young girl and has been here ever...

Sep 25, 2023

Carmen Myriam Morales, age 73 of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Carmen was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Vincente Hernandez and Margarita Cancel. She was a resident of Puerto Rico and Vineland, NJ for most of her life and enjoyed cooking...

Sep 23, 2023

Archie D. Perry Jr., age 39 passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

He was born on March 13, 1984 in Vineland, NJ to Archie and Ruth Perry and was the second child of four children. Archie was a Pittsgrove resident for most of his life until adulthood when he moved to Vineland , NJ. Archie was...

Sep 21, 2023

Lois J. Gavigan, age 90, of Vineland passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Baker House Assisted Living Facility in Vineland.

Lois was born in Vineland to the late Vivian (Mick) and Norman Babbitt. Lois was predeceased by her husband Joseph and her brothers, Ron and Bruce.

Lois is survived by her five...

Sep 17, 2023

Glendora "Glennie" Bertha Harris, 64, passed away at home surrounded by her family after her long and tough battle with cancer. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left this world with her characteristic wit and humor intact. She found happiness in the simple pleasures, laughter, and the love of family.

Glennie's greatest accomplishments...

Sep 17, 2023

En memoria de Héctor L Aponte

Un gran esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo. Un hombre que amaba a su familia y amistades. Hoy ya no te encuentras con nosotros pero siempre estarás en nuestro corazones. Tu partida nos a dejado con un dolor inmenso. Descansa en paz al lado de su querida Madre Ana Rosa y su...

Sep 16, 2023

Carlos Alberto Maldonado, known to his loved ones as Charlie, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Vineland, NJ, at the age of 73. He was born on March 3, 1950, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Ermelindo and Amparo Maldonado. Carlos was a loving father, a dedicated hardworking man who valued his family above all else.

Carlos...

Sep 11, 2023

Omayra Rivera, 45, of Vineland NJ, went to be with the lord on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Omayra was born on December 19, 1977 to Elizabeth Rivera Rivera and Juan Anibal Rivera Rivera in Santurce Puerto Rico. Those who knew her will remember Omayra for her humility, kindness, simplicity, and eternal smile. She had a special love for children. Whether working...

Sep 9, 2023

Bruce Allen Middleton, Jr., J.D.

Bruce died suddenly on September 9, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. He was raised in Vineland, New Jersey by his parents, Dr. Bruce Middleton and Lois (Burg) Middleton. Childhood summers were spent at the family summer home in Ocean City, New Jersey, where Bruce enjoyed sailing with his father and brothers on their...

Sep 3, 2023

Whetsel, Louise Ann – born on March 31, 1939 in Germantown, Pennsylvania was escorted by angels to heaven on September 3, 2023. Louise attended school in the Philadelphia area and met her future husband, on the sands of the Ocean City beach. After dating for three years the young couple married on October 12, 1955, in Flourtown, PA. Louise...

Sep 3, 2023

Walter D. Richmond

Walter Richmond, 73, of Vineland passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Walt lived his childhood in both Vineland and Dividing Creek. He is a graduate of Vineland High School Class of 1968. After graduation, Walt was drafted into the US Army but joined the US Marine Corps in 1969. He...

Sep 2, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Hilda Rios.

On September 2, 2023, Hilda Rios went peacefully to join our lord and savior, surrounded by her family and loved ones by her side.

Born in Puerto Rico, she lived in the borough of the Bronx in NYC.  In the late...