All Obituaries

Virginia B. Cullen of Hammonton passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was 73. Funeral service and Interment will be private.

Joseph Leo Manghan IV of Pennsauken, age 23, peacefully passed away on October 7, 2018 after a valiant 4-year fight against Ewings Sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer. He was surrounded by the people he loved and loved him, exactly as he planned. Joseph was a graduate of Pennsauken High School, Class of 2014. He loved drawing, 3D modeling, graphic arts and online gaming with friends he considered bonus brothers. Known as the Gentle Giant, his compassion, generosity, tender heart, and genuine...

Florence A. “Mitzi” Grear, longtime Maple Shade resident passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was 87. Mitzi was Past President of the Mother of Twins Club, a Pack Leader for Cub Scouts for over 23 years, and longtime Avon lady. Wife of the late Walter S. Grear III; mother of the late Walter S. Grear IV (Kathy); daughter of the late Gilbert and Florence Graham; sister of the late Jean Carr, she is survived by her three loving children, Susan Grear, Michael Grear (Debbie),...

Robert J. Shaffer, of Merchantville passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was 76. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Monday, October 15th from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am at St. Peter RC Church, 43 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to offset medical expenses.

Vincent C. Barone, age 88 of Merchantville passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. A longtime resident and veteran, Vincent owned and operated the family painting and wallpapering business for over 40 years. He was an inductee in the Philadelphia Mummers Hall of Fame and a member of St. Peter RC Church in Merchantville for over 56 years. Vincent loved going fishing with his brother Frank and always enjoyed the time spent with his loving family. Grandfather of the late David, he is...

Margaret "Peggy" Andrews of South Carolina passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was 47. A prayer service for her will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church, 7 East Maple Avenue, Merchantville.  

Clara S. Smith, of Pennsauken passed away Friday, August 10th. She was 86. A lifelong Pennsauken resident, Clara was a 1949 graduate of Merchantville High School and a dedicated and longtime member of the Pennsauken United Methodist Church. Wife of the late Ernest Smith Sr.; she is survived by her loving son, Ernest Smith Jr. (Cheryl); a cherished granddaughter, Michele Smith; a beloved brother, Carl Scholtz (Joanne); and a devoted nephew, Thomas Walker (Eleanor). Relatives and friends are...

Raymond E. Fetzer, age 62 of Pennsauken, formerly of Gloucester City passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 9th from 10:30 am to 11 am at Trinity United Methodist Church, 36 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Funeral service will follow at 11 am.

Kathleen “Kay” Rudderow (nee Donahue), of Pennsauken passed peacefully in her sleep July 12, 2018. Beloved wife to John (Jack) Rudderow.  Loving mother to John E. Rudderow (Diane), Theresa (Terry) Rudderow-Lovold (Tom), Paul Rudderow, Marie Rudderow, and David Rudderow (Kim).  Inspiring grandmom to nineteen grandchildren and GG to five (soon to be six) great-grandchildren. Kay was number nine in a clan of eleven. Kay is predeceased by her loving parents, Charles W....

Walter H. Dickerhoff, of Pennsauken passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was 81. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Monday, July 16th, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Interment will follow in Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill. For more information and condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com