All Obituaries

Gladys A. Lillya, age 94, of Mannington passed away Thursday, February 13th at her home.  Born in Quinton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Grosscup Allen.  Gladys was a Salem High School graduate who worked at E.I. DuPont Co. Chambers Works during WWII and Heinz in Salem before becoming a homemaker and working with her husband, George on their farm in Mannington.  Gladys was a member of the Haines Neck United Methodist Church and she was a volunteer at...

Salvatore DeGrotto, age 80, of Elsinboro died on February 4 2020 at William H. Courtney VA Center, Temple Texas. Born in Salem, he was the son of late John and Josephine Monte DeGrotto. Sal was predeceased by his wife, Grace Emma Layton DeGrotto. Sal was employed by Mannington Mills as a Research Technician with 36 years of service, retiring in 2001. He served in the US Air Force  from 1959 to 1965. Sal enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the lottery. He also enjoyed singing as a...

William A. Coombs died at his home in Camden, SC on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020, age 93.  Born in Salem, NJ, April 6th 1926, he was the son of Marvin H. Coombs and Letitia H. Coombs.  He was a 1943 graduate of Salem High School and received degrees in physics and engineering from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.  Bill joined the US Army in 1944, serving in the European Theater in World War II.  After marrying the...

Carol Huesser of Oakwood Beach Elsinboro, NJ passed away on January 29, 2020 at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ.  She was born in Salem NJ. Carol was the daughter of Marlene Sheets (predeceased by Clayton), and the late Lee Ridgway.  Carol loved camping with family and friends at seashore campsites in Cape May, NJ.  She also loved living on the Delaware River where she enjoyed the many beautiful sunsets.  Carol was a beloved family member and friend. She is...

Carol L. Campbell, age 76, of Elsinboro passed away Saturday, January 25th at Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, FL.  Born in Swedesboro, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Adelaide Groeber Lichfoldt.  Carol was president of Campbell Plumbing and Supply LLC and was a NJ License Master Plumber.  She was a member of the NJ Master Plumbers Association and also a member of St. Mary's Church of Salem.  Carol is survived by her sons, Alan Campbell, Jr. of Salem and...

Helen S. Hassler, 94, passed to live with her Lord on the 19th of January 2020. Helen enjoyed a long successful career in the Fashion Group at Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia, PA and Hitchner's Furniture in Salem, NJ.  She has spent the last three years in Tequesta, FL near her surviving sister, Joan Smith Danzeisen and her family.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hassler and infant daughter, Nancy Lou of Salem, NJ; and her parents, Roy...

Joseph C. Boon , age 97, also known as the "Clock Man" passed away Saturday, January 25th in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Greenwich, he was the son of the late Edward and Violet Boon.  Mr. Boon was a US Army Veteran of WW II, 82nd Airborne, Company B who received the Purple Heart.  He also received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, WW II Arrowhead and the Good Conduct Medal.  Mr. Boon was proud of his...

Jacquelyn Phillips, age 66, of Pennsville passed away Thursday, January 23rd in Cooper Hospital, University Medical Center.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Marguerite DeVault Hand.  Jacquelyn was a veterinarian technician for Dr. Jamie Ryder.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas Phillips; and her daughters, Jennifer Setyanto and Erica Doughty.  Services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 28th in WOODSIDE FUNERAL...

Thelma Shappell Winchell of Friends Village, Woodstown, NJ, formerly of Port Republic, NJ, entered into the more immediate presence of her Savior on January 19, 2020.  She was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on December 15, 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wesley Shappell (Bessie Anna DeHart). While a student at Phillipburg High School during the World War II era, she played trombone in the Earl Held “All Girls Band” in Easton, PA. She attended Churchman’s Business School before...

Margaret Wiland Young, age 92, of Lower Alloway's Creek passed away Tuesday, January 21st at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Frostburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank O. and Ethel G. Wilson Wiland.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Young was an Assistant Executive Director for the Salem City Housing Authority.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem prior to her marriage to Charles H. Young, Sr. at which time the couple became members of...