All Obituaries

Stephen "Steve" Santana was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday June 10th 2019 with his brother David and his beloved wife Nancy by his side.  Steve was born on June 16, 1954 in Fort Dix, NJ. He was a Thermal Process Authority for Simmons Pet Food for 26 years, where he met his wife of 9 years Nancy (nee Burkhart). Steve was an avid golfer who loved to go to the course and just hit some balls.  He enjoyed watching the major tournaments and would often...

Bryan I. Grande of Pennsauken passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was 52. A memorial in his honor will be held at a later date. For condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com.

William S. Finlayson III of Merchantville passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was 76. Bill was a longtime Pennsauken resident before moving to Merchantville 14 years ago.  He was a member of the Mt. Holly Elks Lodge 848, and belonged to Timonium United Methodist Church, Timonium, MD. His absolute joy in life was the time spent with his children and grandchildren ,who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sharon; three loving children, Kara-Lin Eller...

Susan J. Ott, longtime Pennsauken resident passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. She was 70. A graduate of Haddon Twp. High School and Glassboro State College, Susan had retired as a teacher for Camden City Schools after over 36 years of dedication. She was an active member and supporter of the Friends of the Pennsauken Library and Pennsauken High School’s many extracurricular activities. She thoroughly enjoyed her visits to Sea Isle City and the time spent with “The Posse” and...

Sharon M. Roecker, longtime Palmyra resident passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was 70. Sharon was an avid reader and an accomplished artist. Her talents carried over into her beautiful gardens and her special holiday cookie recipes, both of which she enjoyed sharing. Sharon was an avid traveler and strong supporter of and contributor to charitable causes, including domestic and wildlife animal welfare, human rights, and environmental preservation issues. She is survived by her...

Ruth A. Brown, of Cherry Hill, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was 85. Wife of the late Clement Brown, mother of the late James Mann; she is survived by her loving daughter, Miriam “Mimi” Hutchinson (Mark Jr.); four cherished grandchildren, Mark Hutchinson III, Kailee Hutchinson, James Hutchinson, and Sierra Hutchinson; all of Cherry Hill. Funeral service will be held 11 am, Sunday, June 2nd at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Relatives...

Edna Jane Mason (nee Zeigler) was born March 29, 1926, the only child of Rosa M. and Elmer J. Zeigler. Edna grew up in Camden and attended Camden HS, graduating in 1943. She then attended New Jersey State Teachers College to become a teacher. Edna attended the First Methodist Church of Camden, where she met a young man named William “Bill” Mason. They fell in love and married on April 16, 1949. Edna taught elementary school in Camden until she was expecting her daughter, Nancy....

Lawrence was born on August 16th, 1938 in Bristol, Ohio. He was the son ofJohn G. Taylor and Claira L. Myers. He was the brother to John G. Taylor Jr., Barbara Stout, Irene Hamn, Janet Parker, and Joan Ledman. He was the husband to Joan F. Taylor (nee. Hotz). Lawrence was the father to three children; Lawrence A. Taylor II, Penny L. Taylor (Hartka), and Terri A. Taylor (Katz). He was a father-in-law to Susan Dubrule, Michael P. Hartka Sr., and Eric B. Katz. Lawrence was also the grandfather...

Clayton J. Long of Merchantville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He loved his dogs, the Phillies, the Eagles, warm weather, and reading in the sun. He was the son of Anne, and the late Nathan; devoted father of Jason (Carrie), Saralyn, and Samantha; lifelong friend to their loving mother Leanna; "Poppy" to his dear grandchildren Natalie and Jamie. Friends and family are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:15 to 9:45 am...

Jean Sise (nee Orsini), longtime Cherry Hill resident passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. She was 92. Born and raised in Camden, she had worked as a seamstress for many years. Wife of the late Elvey Sise; sister of the late Lena Petracci, Lucille Balducci, Katherine Laphan, Mary Carlucci, Benito Orsini, Ida Petracci, Louise Canzanese; she is survived by her beloved daughter, Antoinette Broome; two loving grandchildren, Elvey Broome (Donna), Wilbert Broome Jr.; five cherished...