All Obituaries

Elisabeth Ann Hartshorn, age 84, of Salem, NJ passed away on June 15th 2021 at Salem Medical Center.   She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elisabeth (Ballinger) Scull.  Elisabeth is survived by her sister, Virginia Scholl (Ginger); her sons, John Zeigler (Theresa), Barry "Jay" Zeigler,  Allen Shimp (Denise), Raymond L. Shimp (Carol); her daughter, Doris Miller; seven grandchildren, Tiffany, Tonya, Allen, John, Megan,...

Doris Erb Dilks Moore, age 93, of Alloway passed away Monday, May 31st at home.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth Hogate Erb.   Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed making bean soup and homemade cocoa for her family and friends attending the Alloway Halloween Parade at her home every year.  The only parade she missed was the year she went to Spain.  Doris was a member of the Alloway United Methodist Church...

Dawn Henderson, age 47, of Salem, passed away Friday, May 28th in Cooper Hospital University Medical Center, Camden.  Born in Wilmington, DE, she is the daughter of the former, Susan Wood Dewitt and husband, Hank Dewitt and the late Harry Githens. Dawn was a self employed caregiver who enjoyed crafts. She is survived by her fiance, Jamar Thompson; son, Keith Henderson of Salem; her daughter, Kyla Henderson of Salem; brother, Ryan Githens of Bel...

Myrtle Hannah, age 90, of Elsinboro passed away Monday, May 17th 2021 at home.  Born in Maggie Valley, NC, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Zadie Burgess.  She was employed by Gayner Glass of Salem as a ware inspector.  Myrtle, who loved crafts, quilting, crocheting, sewing and cooking, especially known for biscuits and cornbread, raised four children.  She is survived by her son, Steven Hannah of Salem; her daughters, Pam Blair (Gene) of Alloway, Vickie Shaub...

Vincent J. Grova, Jr., age 73 of Pennsville passed away Monday, May 10th  in Salem Medical Center.    Born in Woodbury, he was the son of the late Vincent and Lenna Gerace Grova, Sr.  Mr. Grova was a US States Navy Veteran who worked as an  operator for the E.I. DuPont Co. Chambers Works.  As a sport's fan, he never missed going to his children's and grandchildren's games.  Vincent was a Philadelphia Eagle's fan and he enjoyed playing soft...

Mary Lou Brown, a longtime Stow Creek resident, went home to be with the Lord on May 6th 2021 at the age of 88.   She was born in Alloway, NJ on September 23rd 1932 to Loren and Florence Harris. She graduated from Salem High School in 1951. On February 17th 1955 she married the love of her life, Carl C. Brown. They had three children, two sons and one daughter.  Mary Brown was a devoted wife, mother, mom mom and...

Patricia Racer, age 78, of Pennsville passed away Sunday, May 2nd in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  Born in Woodbury, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Rhodes Daugherty. Mrs. Racer was a 2nd grade teacher for St. Mary's Regional School of Salem.  She attended Salem Community and Glassboro State Colleges. Patricia was a parishioner of St. Mary's, Queen of Apostles and St. Gabriel Churches.  She enjoyed gardening, her cats and...

Wayde Allen, age 74, of Quinton Township, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mannington, Wayde was the son of the late Wilmer and Lena (Strang) Allen. From an early age, Wayde knew that he wanted to be a farmer. He founded Allen Farms, Inc. in 1978, and over the next 50+ years, he farmed over a thousand acres throughout Salem and Cumberland counties growing a variety of vegetables and grains. Wayde took great pride in his fields which were...

Kevin Booth, age 72, of Quinton, N.J., passed away on April 21st 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce (Howell) Booth; his granddaughters, Ava Fritz and Hadley Booth; and brothers, Tommy and Noel Booth.  Kevin is predeceased by his son, Kevin Booth, Jr.; brothers, Dathan and Brian Booth; and sister, Nedra Booth.  Kevin, who owned Kevin M. Booth Inc. also enjoyed raising and showing Quarter Horses.   Graveside Services will be...

John "Jack" W. Lacy, age 82, of Alloway, passed away at his home. Born in Alloway, John grew up in Pole Tavern and was the son of the late Linwood and Lena Loveland Lacy. Mr. Lacy was an auto mechanic who owned and operated Lacy's Gulf in Elmer, NJ.  He and his wife, Jennie were faithful supporters of the Elmer and Olivet United Methodist churches until, at which time, they moved to West Virginia for 29 years where they attended the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in...