Recent Obituaries

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...

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.  ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 23, 2024

Juan Cruz Pinero Sr., age 90, of Vineland, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23 2024 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.

Juan was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to the late Eulogio Cruz and Chala Pinero. He was a graduate of Carmen D Ortiz with the class of 1946. Juan then relocated to Vineland, N.J....

Dec 22, 2024

Esmeralda Pomales, 86 years of age and a resident of Ocala, Florida, went to rest with Her Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on January 23, 1938, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Felicita Bermudez and the late Flores Rosado De Jesus. Esmeralda was a resident of Vineland, New Jersey, until 2010, when...

Dec 21, 2024

Daniel Biagi, age 91 of Vineland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Cooper Medical Center, Camden.

Daniel was born in Vineland, NJ to the late Bart and Lena (Bergamo) Biagi. He was a graduate of Vineland High School with the Class of 1951. Daniel furthered his studies at the Pennsylvania Military College, now known...

Dec 21, 2024

Daryl Hutchinson Sr. age 67,passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Daryl was a lifelong Vineland resident and a 1975 graduate of Vineland High School where he was on the wrestling team. He attended Cumberland County College and cooking was his passion. Daryl worked for many years for Gia's catering and...

Dec 20, 2024

Melissa Nichole Hickman (Buckalew) from Vineland, NJ was born on May 7, 1983 in Lakenheath, England. She passed away on Friday December 20, 2024. She was 41 years old.

Missy, as she was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was...

Dec 16, 2024

Thelma R. Falasco, age 84 of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Born in Vineland to the late Marvin and Harriet (Pettit) Vanaman, she was a graduate of Vineland High School with the Class of 1958. Prior to her retirement, Thelma worked as a receptionist in a law office and later...