All Obituaries

Elaine E. Chew, formerly of Pennsauken passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. She was 88. A memorial service for her will be scheduled at a later date. Interment will be held privately in the Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown.

Thelma Spahr of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020. She was 92. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Thelma graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1945. Her year book read, “...Spahr can really sling a bat and dribble a basketball for all she’s worth. She won’t be playing basketball for long as she wants to become a bookkeeper. “ She not only went into bookkeeping, she opened Spahr’s Accounting Services in 1970, a successful...

Marie Peze (nee Dunleavy), age 99 of Merchantville passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. Marie was a 29 year resident of Holiday City in Williamstown and a leader in the Girl Scouts and Boys Scouts. She was an active church member and worked as a bookkeeper for various companies ultimately retiring from Dunleavy’s Restaurant in Hainesport. She was an avid traveler and travel organizer. She particularly enjoyed traveling with her sisters Florence and Helen. Beloved wife of the late...

Mildred (Mitzie) Hargrave, 89 of Lawrence Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Lawrenceville, NJ. Mitzie was formerly a 30-year resident of Haddonfield, NJ, she was the wife of Paul W. Hargrave for 58 years. She is survived by nine children: John and Virginia Hargrave of Haddonfield, NJ; David and Nadine Hargrave of Voorhees, NJ; Robert and Susan Hargrave of Medford, NJ; Christopher and Debbie Hargrave of Burlington, NJ;...

Robert (Bob) Hammond of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of sixty-eight. Bob was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May 1981, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting and later became a Certified Public Accountant. After serving as an Appeals Officer with the Internal Revenue Service for many years, Bob retired in 2017.  Since that time,...

William C. Hench, lifelong Merchantville resident passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was 75. Bill was a US Air Force Veteran and longtime member of the Merchantville Lodge 119 F&AM. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Katharine Hench, Valerie Barr; a niece, Victoria Barr; two nephews, Timothy Barr, Christopher Barr; two great-nephews and a great-niece. As per his wishes, services will be private. For condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com

Steven M. Murphy “Murph,” of Maple Shade, formerly of Philadelphia passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was 53. Beloved son of Charlotte (nee Iacono) & the late Frank J Murphy. Loving father of Molly Murphy. Dear brother of LisAnne (Christopher) Petrella, Frank (Rebecca) and Char (Chris).  Much loved uncle to Matthew, SaraBeth, Anthony, Jazmene, Alyssa, Faith, 3 great nieces and 2 great nephews. His friend and caregiver...

Mary Anne P. McFarland, lifelong Pennsauken resident passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She was 65. Mary Anne was a graduate of Rutgers University where she was a member of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and recipient of the Who’s Who Among College Students Award. Mary Anne was deeply dedicated to her community through the many organizations she was a part of. She was a member of the Merchantville Junior Women’s Club and the Pennsauken Lions Club, where she also served as Club...

Charles C. Beswick Sr., of Gloucester City passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at the age of 76. Born in Camden, Charles was a longtime South Jersey resident and retired Union Pressman. He was a dedicated member of the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620 for many years. Charles was also a member of the Gloucester City Sportsmen Athletic Club, American Legion, and the Free and Accepted Masons. He is survived by his previous spouses, Sara Beswick, Kathy Bagley; four loving children, Charles...

David Vargas, of Camden passed away suddenly Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was 45. A kind, loving and protective man, David was always smiling and enjoyed having a great time with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving parents, Gilberto Vargas and Ana Mendoza; a beloved daughter, Cynthia Vargas; five caring siblings, Jose Vargas, Gilberto Vargas, Nory Vargas Ruiz, Gilberto “Jimmy” Vargas, Jerry Vargas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Relatives and friends...