All Obituaries

Doris Jean Loper Chappius, 83, of Salem, NJ passed away on September 27, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald Chappius; children Donna Bacon and Doug Chappius (Bonnie); 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and sister, Janet Poston.  She was pre-deceased by her parents, Miriam and Samuel Loper, Jr. and son-in-law Richard Bacon. Doris graduated from Salem High School in 1954 and, throughout her life, held secretarial positions at...

Russell "Larry" Peterson Jr., 73, of Quinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Salem Medical Center, Mannington.  The son of the late Russell L. Sr. and Anna (Ahl) Peterson, Larry was born in Salem and a graduate of Salem High School Class of ‘65. Larry worked for New Jersey Bell and later AT&T as a systems technician. He was a member of Quinton Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon and trustee. A...

Shirley B. Lewis, Wife of the Former Mayor of the City of Salem, Kenneth R. Lewis, Sr, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020.     Born in Salem, NJ, she was the daughter of Louis & Louise Benner.  Shirley is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth R. Lewis, Sr.  Shirley is also survived by her children, Kenneth R. Lewis, Jr. (Karen) of Gilbertsville, Pa., her daughters, Lynn Hall (John), of Pennsville and Jill Horner (Brian),...

Joneta "Sue" Perkins, age 77, of Alloway passed away Monday, September 14th in Cooper University Hospital, Camden.  Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of John and Mary Lore Bauder.  Sue was a clerk for the Salem Library and a homemaker.  She is survived by her husband, Paul Perkins; son, John Perkins; her granddaughters, Cassie and Courtney Brownlow and grandson, John Perkins; sister, Ann Chew.  Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, September...

Edward F. Curriden, age 77, of Mannington passed away Saturday, September 12th at his home.  Born in Salem, he is the son of Edna Chester Curriden and the late Joe Curriden.  He was a dispatcher for the Salem County Call Board.  Ed was a retired Army veteran who served in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  He was a member and past commander of...

Ethel Mae Frantum, age 87, formerly of Hancock's Bridge passed away Thursday, September 10th in Southgate in  Carneys Point.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late C. Russell and Anne Carlson Saul.  Mrs. Frantum worked as a home health aid.  She was an active member of the Salem Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Ethel is survived by her daughter, Judy Hocknell (Charles) of Pennsville and Elizabeth Hannah (Steven) of Elsinboro; brother, Charles R. Saul of...

Herbert J. Hernandez, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 9th 2020.  Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Gonzalo and Margarita Lorenzo Hernandez.  Before his retirement, Mr. Hernandez worked for Salem Community College as a custodian.  During his lifetime he had the opportunity to do stage and movie acting.  Herbert enjoyed football, baseball, singing and he loved cats and dogs.  He is survived by his family, Judy Rankin Bradway (John) and Lynn...

Deborah Price Saul, age 62, of Penton, New Jersey passed away Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania.  Deborah is predeceased by her mother Bessie Plummer Price and nephew Ronnie Hoyle Jr.  She is survived by her daughter Shannon Price Laarendi (Karl), twin sister Darlene Price Thomas (Jesse), grandsons Karl Laarendi Jr. and Justin Laarendi, niece Tammy Hoyle, great nieces and great nephews. Born in Salem, New Jersey, Deborah was a graduate of...

Robert F. Breslin, Jr., of Quinton, age 75, Passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Salem to the late Robert F. Breslin, Sr. & Elizabeth Simpkins Breslin. After graduating from Salem HS - Class of ’63, Bob enlisted in the US Coast Guard with his buddies Bill Sutton, Dave Faulhaber, & the late D.L. Cawman. Following his service, Bob worked at Dupont Chambers Works for 35 years. During which he became a licensed...

Scott Hewitt, of Alloway, age 56, Passed away peacefully on August 23rd, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Scott was preceded in death by his parents Robert Hewitt and Elaine Freas Hewitt. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, hunting, and fishing. Scott worked as a crane operator for Paulsboro Refinery. He was a past member of the Alloway Twp. Fire Dept. and a member of the Alloway Twp. Veteran’s Assoc. Scott is survived by his loving wife Michele Hewitt, his son Casey Hewitt, and...