All Obituaries

  Khai "Kyle" Hoc Banh of Camden passed away Friday November 18, 2022. He was 49. Son of the late Vo Thieu Banh and Yen Tuyet Lam; uncle of the late Emily Banh Arslain, he is survived by two siblings, Nhi Banh Arslain (David), Sammy Banh (Nhung Hong); Five nieces and nephews, Kristina Banh Arslain, Even Banh, SueAnn and Sarah Banh; and many other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and other nieces and nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

David L. Hegelein of Moorestown passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was 79. David had a passion for the outdoors. He was a longtime member of the Outdoor Club of South Jersey and the Moorestown Garden Club. He also enjoyed hiking, swimming, skiing, and camping. Husband of the late Julie Hegelein; brother of the late James Hegelein, he is survived by his two children, Lisa Lang (Erik), Richard Hegelein; a step-daughter, Bridget McGuinn (David); two grandchildren, Ethan and Zack Lang;...

Ronald C. Tompkins, longtime Lindenwold resident passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was 67. Funeral services and interment will be private.

Andrew “Drew” Spear, age 67, passed away on November 15, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Drew was very strong and bravely fought cancer. He was born in Reno, Nevada on February 9, 1955 and graduated from Willingboro High School in 1972 where he was an accomplished track star. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Helen Spear; and his sister, Antoinette “Toni” Hite. Drew will always be remembered for his kind heart and unique spirit. He loved to...

Julio Santana, a resident of Pennsauken Township N.J., passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. He was 79 years old. Julio was a devoted husband and best friend to Gladys Santana, his wife of 59 years.  He worked many years at Botany 500 and Square Industries, both companies located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Jesus A. Santana, Julio J. Santana and daughter Gladys I. Parrilla (Jose E. Parrilla). Grandfather to Vanessa...

Jeffrey (Jeff) J. Babb, 74, a beloved partner, father and grandfather, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Virtua Voorhees surrounded by family. Jeff was born in Reading, PA on May 27, 1948, only son and youngest of four of the late Isabel (McDonnell) and Jere H. Babb. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1966. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 1970 with a BS in Accounting and went on to become a commercial loan officer at Bank of Pennsylvania in...

Ellen M. Miller, longtime Pennsauken and Merchantville resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was 92. She will be lovingly remembered as a thoughtful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Ellen was a beloved nursery school teacher at Respond Inc. in Merchantville for many years before retiring in 1995. She was also a longtime member of St. Peter RC Church. She enjoyed reading and listening to music. Wife of the late Ernest...

Margaret (Marge) Waterfield Merklin, our dear mother, died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack in Cooper Hospital on October 30, 2022 at age 99. Margaret is survived by four children: Susan Mulloy (CA), Bruce Merklin (Brita-Norway), Dale Merklin (NJ), Diane Duer (NJ) and an older sister Lily Hardin (FL).  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Erika Merklin (AK), Ian Merklin (CA), Charles Duer (CA), Elizabeth O’Reilly (NJ), Megan Mulloy (CA), Kevan Duer (NJ) and Andrew...

George E. Conklin, longtime Pennsauken resident passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was 58. Funeral service and interment will be private.

Ellen Jane Salmon (nee Hare) 84, a genuine woman who feared the Lord, passed peacefully into eternity when the Lord called her home on 10/12/22. One of her favorite Bible verses, her adult life theme, was Prov. 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Married to her Moorestown High School sweetheart, Albert (predeceased), for 60 years, she was...