All Obituaries

Madeline Billings, of Maple Shade, formerly a longtime Philadelphia resident passed away suddenly Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was 68. Wife of the late John Billings for over 47 years, she is survived by her two loving sons, Jack Billings (Barbara), Tom Billings (Luisa); a cherished granddaughter, Ashliee; a caring sister, Terri; daughter-in-law, Amy Billings; and her dear friend Dot. Funeral service will be held 11 am, Friday, Feb. 15th at the Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home, 33 West Maple...

PAPA, Patricia A. (nee Fischer) Age 82 of Somerdale, NJ passed into God’s arms on January 27, 2019. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward A. Papa for 57 years. Loving mother of Lucinda (Michael), Candace Ivins, Christopher, Andrea (Joseph Burchess) and Timothy. Grandmother of Nicole and William Ivins and Ryan and Alex Papa. Great grandmother to Gisele Ivins Horn. Also survived by her sister, Cheryl DoBosh and many nieces and nephews. Along with raising her children, Pat...

Steven M. DiMedio, of Pennsauken passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2018. He was 58. As per his wishes, funeral service and interment will be private.

Frank M. Johnson Jr. of Cinnaminson passed away suddenly on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was 57. Born September 21, 1961, he was a 1980 Graduate of Willingboro High School. Frank was a driver for UPS Freight in Pennsauken and dedicated member of Teamsters Local 676 for over 25 years. The only thing he loved more than his family and friends were his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Frank was an avid concert goer. He loved all music but his favorites were Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and Black...

Leah Michelle Cannon, age 21, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital after a long battle with GBM. She was a lifetime resident of Maple Shade. Leah is survived by her parents, Edward and Karen; a sister, Nicole; a brother, Eddie; her grandparents; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was also part of a large spiritual family of Jehovah's Witnesses. Leah attended school in the Maple Shade throughout Junior...

Mabel Blanche “May” West, 87, of Kinston, NC passed away, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma Brown. Raised in Barrington, she later returned to Kinston to enjoy her retirement with the love of her life, Woody West. Mrs. West was a member of the Eastern Star in Merchantville. She enjoyed spending time with friends having breakfast weekly at Lovick’s Café. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Joyce E. Lowe, longtime Pennsauken resident passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was 76. Joyce was member of Immanuel Baptist Church for many years. Daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Horton, she is survived by her two loving children, Janet V. Lowe, Thomas W. Lowe Jr.; two caring sisters, Virginia Horton of Marlton, Dorothy Hollwarth of Jacksonville, FL; a cherished niece and nephew, Kyle Hollwarth (Christina), Christine Shaffer; and a beloved great-nice and...

Emma Null, of Cherry Hill passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was 98. Services and interment will be private as per her wishes.

Regina M. Cannon, age 56 of Pennsauken passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Services and Interment will be private.

Bernard J. Ward, “Bebe”, age 76, longtime Pennsauken resident passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  He is survived by his late parents Bernard and Elizabeth Ward; sisters, Peggy Bitler, Bernadette Romano; late brother, James Ward; his 5 little Angels, MaryAnn, Betty, Peggy, Bobby and Darlene, and 3 generations of nieces and nephews.  He was a US Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, served many years in the National Guard...