All Obituaries

Eleanor Wentzell Bleistine, age 94, formerly of Salem. Passed away on May 2, 2018 at Merion Gardens. Born in Salem, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Amos Webster Wentzell & Anna M. Johnson. Eleanor graduated from Salem High School Class of 1942. She worked as an executive secretary for Mannington Mills. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Penns Grove, NJ, Former member of White Shrine, Women’s Club of South Jersey and was a volunteer at the Memorial...

Charles "Owen" Franklin. Jr. of Lower Alloways Creek Township passed away on April 22, 2018 at the age of 88.  Born in Salem on July 11, 1929,  he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Rachel Franklin (nee Donelson).  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Betty Franklin (nee Brown); daughter, Betty Joyce Hiles (Howard); granddaughters, Shea Martino, Tabitha Krzewinski (Brian);  grandsons, Russell Hiles, Kevin Hiles (Justen),...

Hannah V. Atwell, age 84, of Pennsville passed away Thursday, April 19th in Christiana Medical  Center, Newark, DE.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late  Samuel and Verna Klessel Carmon.  Hannah worked at the Pennsville Acme market as a greeter.  She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.  Hannah enjoyed word search puzzles, watching soap operas especially The Young and the Restless, visiting Delaware Park and talking with...

Sara "Ann" Hunt, age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, April 14th at home with family surrounding her.  Ann was a loving sister, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many.  She was a longtime member of Quinton Baptist Church and was loved by all.  Ann worked most of her adult life starting at a sewing factory in Salem, NJ then Heinz as a secretary.  She also worked at Hygrade in Pennsville but...

Dean D. Chambers, age 74, of Elsinboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8th 2018 while a patient at Heartland Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE. Upon graduation from Salem High School in 1964, Dean served in the U.S. Army for two years; after which, he was employed by DuPont Chambers Works for 30 years.  During his retirement he enjoyed golfing with his Wild Oaks buddies, working out at the Salem Community Center with his Aldine hotties, gardening, fun times with...

Jane D. Sickler, age 89, of Quinton passed away Tuesday, April 17th.  Born in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Dewire  and Mary Viola Samuels Dewire.  Mrs. Sickler was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by her children, Steven Sickler of Chicago, IL, Jeffrey Sickler of Quinton, Scott Sickler of Chicago, IL, Gary Sickler of Quinton and Joan Sickler of Marlton; seven grandchildren and 4 great...

Helen F. (Ryan) Thomas, 99, lifelong South Jersey resident, died on April 1, 2018, Easter morning. Helen was born March 16, 1919 in Mullica Hill to William J. Ryan and Francis (Shea) Ryan.  She graduated from Glassboro High School.  Helen was a proud graduate of Glassboro State College, now Rowan University.  Helen began her teaching career at Harrison Township Elementary School.  After she started dating the Harrison principal, she had to move to...

Mae Mildred Hogate Keen, age 96, of Salem passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018.  Born May 19th 1921 at home in  Elsinboro, Mae was the daughter of the late Henry and Kate Myers Hogate, the sixth of 12 children.  Mae is survived by her children, Barbara Hiles of Pennsville, Kenneth P. Keen, Jr. of Carneys Point, Helen Howell (Larry) of Florida and Susan K. Breslin (Bob) of Quinton;  and daughter-in-law, Liz Keen of Pennsville; 13...

Anna Lopatin, age 93, of Quinton, passed away Monday, March 19th in Kennedy Hospital, Washington Twp.  Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Ponte Gabriel.  Anna was a homemaker and a seamstress who also enjoyed art and being a Cub Scout den mother.  She was a volunteer at the Oasis soup kitchen and the Memorial Hospital of Salem County.  Anna was a member of the St. Johns Episcopal Church of Salem where she was a...

Wayne L. Heil, 84, of Alloway, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was a hard working man that was loved, is missed, and will always be remembered for doing things right. He was called “Dad”, “Pop-Pop”, “Honey”, and “Grand Pop”. Wayne was born on Dec. 2, 1933 and graduated from Woodstown High School in 1953 and married Claire Johnson of Bridgeton, NJ on  Nov. 11, 1956. They...