Recent Obituaries

Carol A. Fanning

Carol A. Fanning

Apr 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Fanning, age 87, of Vineland, NJ. She peacefully departed this life in her sleep on April 4, 2025, at her beloved home.

Born to the late Cyrus and Elizabeth (Leiby) Rhode in Reading, PA, where Carol grew up. She pursued her education at Harcum...

Mildred Diaz Santiago

Mildred Diaz Santiago

Mar 30, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mildred Diaz Santiago, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at the age of 78 in Vineland, NJ.

She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on November 28, 1946. Mildred was known for her bright smile, kind and loving heart, silly jokes, and love for gardening. Mildred enjoyed reading the...

Luis Martinez

Luis Martinez

Mar 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Martinez, also known as "Indio", at the age of 75. He passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 30, 1949, Luis lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to family and friends.

Luis...

Anna R. Bauman

Anna R. Bauman

Mar 24, 2025

Anna R. (Meade) Bauman, age 82, of Buena Borough, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 24, 2025, at home.

Born in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary (Rosiak) Meade. Anna was a resident of Buena Borough for the past 20 years. Prior to her retirement, she...

John Albert Cassisi Jr.

John Albert Cassisi Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

John Albert Cassisi Jr., age 85, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Genesis Millville Center.

Born in Vineland to the late John and Sadie (Messore) Cassisi Sr., he was a lifelong resident of the area. John graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1957. Before his retirement, he dedicated 42 years of...

Lydia E. Morales-Rivera

Lydia E. Morales-Rivera

Mar 19, 2025

Lydia E. Morales-Rivera, age 87, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland.

Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Lydia was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar and Josefa (Rivera) Morales. She had been a resident of Vineland since 1993. Lydia was a devoted member of Our Lady of...

Benjamin Capolingua

Benjamin Capolingua

Mar 15, 2025

Benjamin Capolingua, age 91, danced his way home on March 15, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 23, 1933, he had a love of baseball and football, being a diehard Eagles fan and a Philly fanatic. His true passion was dancing, earning him the title of the king of the hop. Benjamin proudly served his country...

Girard Kent Walmsley

Girard Kent Walmsley

Mar 14, 2025

Girard Kent Walmsley passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 85 at Elmwood Hills in Blackwood, NJ.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Jane and James Herbert Walmsley on April 13, 1939. He was raised and attended school in Northeast Philadelphia, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1957.  Kent enlisted in the army in 1959.  ...

Diane M. Courter

Diane M. Courter

Feb 28, 2025

Diane M. (Raab) Courter, age 84 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Courter was a lifelong resident of Vineland, cherished the community she grew up in, and was the beloved daughter of the late Lillian (Lockwood) and George Raab. She was predeceased by her husband,...

Lucy Baker

Lucy Baker

Feb 16, 2025

Lucy Baker, age 91, of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Landisville, NJ, to the late Anthony and Lena (Grimaldi) Trommello, Lucy dedicated most of her life to the Vineland community. She was a cherished member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Isidore's...

Carole M Binkley

Carole M Binkley

Feb 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carole Marie (Wolf) Binkley, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 79, after an extended illness.  Born on August 28, 1945, Carole was raised in Vineland and graduated from Vineland High School in 1963. After several years working as a secretary, she followed her passion for hairdressing and became...

Kenny Rivera

Kenny Rivera

Feb 3, 2025

Kenny Rivera, 57 years of age, from Vineland passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Inspira Medical Center of Vineland.

Kenny was born April 8, 1967, in Manhattan, New York but lived in Millville, NJ the majority of his life.

He worked as security for Vineland Public Schools and was recently employed at...

Eugene "Gene" Vincent Mainiero Sr.

Eugene "Gene" Vincent Mainiero Sr.

Feb 2, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Vincent Mainiero Sr., age 93, of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, NJ.

Gene was born in Vineland to the late Mark and Mary (DePalma) Mainiero and remained a lifelong resident of the city. He graduated from Vineland High School and honorably served in the US...

Elizabeth A. Loyle

Elizabeth A. Loyle

Feb 2, 2025

Elizabeth (Betsy) Loyle greeted life with an open heart and a sharp wit. When she set her mind to something, she made it happen, whether building a career, tackling a new adventure, or exploring the world one trip at a time. Born in Philadelphia on March 11, 1966, she built a life filled with love, resilience, travel, and an...

Carmen Maria Ortiz - Aviles

Carmen Maria Ortiz - Aviles

Feb 1, 2025

Carmen Maria Ortiz Aviles, 78 years of age, passed on Saturday February 01, 2025 at Vineland Inspira Hospital.

Carmen was born August 19, 1946 in Barranquitas Puerto Rico, to the late Juan Ortiz and Felicita Aviles. She was one of ten children, five of which preceded her in death: Isa Ortiz, Aurora Ortiz, Maria Soto, Luz Ortiz,...

James Joseph Farinaccio

James Joseph Farinaccio

Jan 26, 2025

James J. Farinaccio, age 83 of Richland, went on to the happy hunting grounds to join his life partner Sandra and his hunting partner Beau, his Brittany spaniel. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home.

Jim was born in Vineland, NJ at Newcomb Hospital on September 25, 1941 to the...

Padestes Jane Mutts

Padestes Jane Mutts

Jan 22, 2025

Padestes "Dessy" Jane Mutts

Age 66, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Born November 13, 1958, in Vineland, New Jersey, Dessy was the daughter of Tony Pope and Mary (Lindsey) Bell. She attended Vineland Public Schools, where, in the 7th grade, she met her childhood sweetheart, Marvin Kevin...

Debra A. Monteleone

Debra A. Monteleone

Jan 12, 2025

Debra A. Monteleone, age 68 of Vineland, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Debra was born in Vineland to David and Caroline Monteleone. She was a graduate of Vineland High School with the Class of 1974. Debra was a resident of Marmora and Ocean City, NJ for most...

Anastasia Lynn Brunson

Anastasia Lynn Brunson

Jan 9, 2025

Anastasia Lynn Brunson, age 18, of Vineland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at home.

She is survived by her mother Arnetta Brunson and her brother Eugene Brunson Jr. she was loved by all she touched.

In memory of Anastasia, in her words...

"Next year is the final act of the...

Ruth B. Gellenthin

Ruth B. Gellenthin

Dec 25, 2024

Ruth B. Shanda Gellenthin, age 99, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 25, 2024.

She shared her life with her husband of 66 years, Bud; and they raised four children. Ruth loved being a military wife and watching her husband rise through the ranks. Her ability to pack up and move a family of six...