All Heartfelt Stories

David M. Humphrey, age 71 of Magnolia, NJ lost his battle with leukemia on February 24, 2021. David was the youngest of eight siblings born in Beckley, WV. He was predeceased in death by his grandson Robert Baker. David is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Kathy (nee Houser) Humphrey, Daughters Heather (Joe) Baker and Jennifer Ward. Grandchildren Kameryn Starkey, John Ward, Colby Ward, Brianna Baker and Lottie Baker. David is also survived by numerous family members including Linda,...

We all come to this world to be tourists, enjoy life, go sightseeing and have fun. Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you. Madge’s journey made her. It made her a; mother, wife, grandmother and friend. It took her to the city, to the theater’s bright lights, Hawaii and The Big Easy. Yes, we knew you’d stay while you can. Then you’d go and we’ll...

Walter Philip Casmer, Jr. Passed away on February 21, 2021 at Virtua-Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ . He was the husband of Charlotte Barbara (Nieroda) Casmer for 55 years. Walt was born in Camden, NJ on December 3,1941 to the late Walter & Ann (Trotsky) Casmer, Sr. and then lived in Audubon Park, NJ. Walt was an electrician by trade. He worked at RCA Spacecenter in Heightstown, NJ, GE in Philadelphia, Pa, Owens Corning in Barrington, NJ for 20 years. Alcatel in Mt. Laurel, NJ...

Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever. Michael F. McCurdy had a special sense of humor and an incomparable memory. He was generous, thoughtful and caring. Michael was a man of morals, dedicated to family and well adored for it. He was a passionate Phillies and sports fan, enjoyed a good manhattan and just loved yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy at Disney World. Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.  Just as the tide slips away from the...

Velma E. Nazar, age 100, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at her home in Westmont with her dear friend, Harvey, by her bedside. Velma, beloved wife of 61 years to the late Earle Nazar, leaves behind her godson David Ruggles (Karen) , and also her loving friends Harvey and Debbie Garrison , Joe and Patti DiPietro. Velma, a longtime resident of Gloucester City, graduated in the class of 1938 from Gloucester High School, was a lifelong member of the Trinity Methodist Church in...

Daniela L. Gallente (nee Lonabaugh), age 62, of W. Collingswood Heights, formerly of Gloucester City, passed away on Friday February 5, 2021 at The Deptford Center. The Gallente family have chosen to share their heartfelt stories privately.  #crerancelebration #heartfelt

Joseph P. D’Abundo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February, 3,2021 at the age of 92. Mr. D’Abundo was born and raised in Camden, NJ and had been a longtime resident of Oaklyn. He worked as a lab technician at NJ Zinc in Gloucester City until his retirement. Joe was a  dedicated parishioner of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Aloysius Church in Oaklyn. A lifelong fan of the New York, later San Francisco Giants, he attended many games and visited...

There are times when we make history and there are times when history makes us. The Etherington family name has been a fabric of the Gloucester City neighborhood for generations. Howard F. “Duke” Etherington, Jr. was friendly and social. What you put out in the world comes back to you. Duke’s early years were his best. He participated in youth sports coaching the neighborhood kids, was a part of the Etherington Funeral Home family business and for a time, oversaw the...

PACANA, Margaret "Margie" Age 69, of Voorhees, NJ. Passed on January 30, 2021. Pre-deceased by her parents, Matthew Pacana and Margaret (nee Schmitz). Born in Philadelphia PA, she grew up in Oaklyn, NJ, attending St. Aloysius Elementary and graduated from Cathedral Academy in Camden. She worked at several companies, most notably Girard Bank and Bell Telephone. She is survived by numerous first and second cousins of the Schmitz and Pacana extended families. She was loyal to family...

Peter J. “Buddy” Smargisso was born on May 23, 1941 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Ann and Peter Smargisso. He was one of four children, Marie (Larry) Innaurato, John Smargisso (deceased), and Nick Smargisso. In 1961, he married his high school sweetheart MaryAnn Gentile and had three beautiful children, Chris (Sheryl) Smargisso, Michelle (Bill) Stroemel, and Maria (Keith) Bryson. He was a graduate of John Bartram High School class of 1959, received his Associates and became an...