All Obituaries

John Thomas Cassidy III, "The Jackman", age 68, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 3rd 2019 at home.  Born October 10th 1950 in Philadelphia, PA.  Preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Cassidy II; mother, Eleanor McGuigan; and brother, Daniel Louis Caldaretti.  He is survived by his wife, Ellen Cassidy; son, Graham Cassidy; granddaughter, Danielle Cassidy; brother, Robert Cassidy; niece, Julia-Marie Cassidy; and nephew, Matthew Cassidy; and many...

Lon Gary Elk, age 65, of Salem passed away August 24th 2019 in Cooper University Medical Center, Camden, NJ.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Harris Elk.  Lon was an avid outdoorsman and was at his happiest when hunting or fishing.  Lon was a painting contractor who worked with his brother, Jack Elk and his nephew, Joe Elk.  He was often seen hanging off a ladder at a house, church or business building in Salem County.  Lon also worked with...

On September 7, 2019, Aaron “Harold” Homan, age 85, passed away quietly at home with family. He was one of Evan Harold Homan and Claire Black four children. He is survived by his brother Kenneth Homan and predeceased by his parents, sister Carolyn, brother Milton, wife Virginia “Jeannie” Cagle and son Johnny Jennings.  Harold was blessed to have a large family. He is survived by Linda Magee the mother of his six of the 10 children he raised; Claire Scarfo,...

Lois A. Conklin, age 84, of Lower Alloway's Creek passed away Thursday, August 29th in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lucy Ayares Carll.  Mrs. Conklin was a homemaker.  She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Coleman (William) of Elmer and Tracy Beal (Harry) of LAC; grandchildren, Grant Coleman (Kristen), Timothy Coleman (Laurel), Jodie Pasternak (Dan), Katie Coleman, Hayley Beal and Kasey Beal; great...

Joan Mulford Hassler, age 81, of Lower Alloway's Creek passed away Monday, August 19th at her home.  Born in the old Salem Hospital on October 25th 1937, she was the daughter of the late Wayne B. and Laura Lawrence Mulford.  Joan attended Salem schools graduating from Salem High School, Class of 1955.  She married William Hassler in 1958 and the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a party in June of 2018.  Joan was active in politics and community...

Thomas A. Murphy Jr. was born in Philadelphia on February 21, 1940.  The family moved from Philadelphia to Riverton, New Jersey when Tom was 7.  He was the oldest of three sons of Thomas A.  Sr. and Catherine.  He is survived by his wife Sandra, his daughter Effie Murphy, his son Thomas and wife Rosalind,  his brothers Richard  and Donald and their wives Vena and Cindy, five grandchildren Kelly, Katie, Alex, James and Ashley, and...

Robert F. Parris Jr. of Quinton, NJ passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019 at his Friends Village residence.    Bob was born in Salem, NJ, May 28, 1929  to the late Robert F. Parris Sr and Anna Perry Parris.  He enjoyed growing up in Hillcrest Terrace along with his late brothers George  (Betty Lou) and Eugene (Connie).  Bob was a hard worker and as a young man helped deliver milk before heading off to school.  He graduated from Salem High in...

Linda J. Hall, age 68, of Mannington passed away Friday, August 2nd in Cooper University Hospital, Camden.  Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Leck, Jr. and Virginia Dunn Whitaker.  Linda was a sandwich maker for Sub Way in Carney's Point.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Hall; son, Clarence Isaac, III (JoJo); daughters, Tammy Stencher (Pete) and Janice Brown (Frank); sister, Wendy Gray (Robert); several grandchildren and great grandchildren;...

Shirley M. Bradway, age 84, of Lower Allowa's Creek, passed away on July 24, 2019 in Golden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mannington. Born in Deepwater, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George Cannon and Estelle Gomeringer Cannon. Shirley loved crossword puzzles and traveling across the country. She attended Aldine United Methodist Church, was a volunteer for Ranch Hope, Meals on Wheels, Hancock's Bridge & Aldine Duck Suppers. She was an organist for Hancock's...

Jacqueline Tiffany Samantha Zane, age 23, of Mannington passed away Friday, July 19th.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Brandy Cruz-Zane and Samuel Willis.  Jacqueline was a cook for Andy's Pizza Shop in Penns Grove.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-father, Evodio Cruz; grandparents, Robin and Doug Zane; brothers, Justin Zane, Julien Zane and Evodio Junior Cruz; sisters, Sabrina Cruz, Silvanna Cruz and Alissa Cruz.  Services will be...