All Obituaries

Joan Mulford Hassler, age 81, of Lower Alloway's Creek passed away Monday, August 19th at her home.  Born in the old Salem Hospital on October 25th 1937, she was the daughter of the late Wayne B. and Laura Lawrence Mulford.  Joan attended Salem schools graduating from Salem High School, Class of 1955.  She married William Hassler in 1958 and the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a party in June of 2018.  Joan was active in politics and community...

Thomas A. Murphy Jr. was born in Philadelphia on February 21, 1940.  The family moved from Philadelphia to Riverton, New Jersey when Tom was 7.  He was the oldest of three sons of Thomas A.  Sr. and Catherine.  He is survived by his wife Sandra, his daughter Effie Murphy, his son Thomas and wife Rosalind,  his brothers Richard  and Donald and their wives Vena and Cindy, five grandchildren Kelly, Katie, Alex, James and Ashley, and...

Robert F. Parris Jr. of Quinton, NJ passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019 at his Friends Village residence.    Bob was born in Salem, NJ, May 28, 1929  to the late Robert F. Parris Sr and Anna Perry Parris.  He enjoyed growing up in Hillcrest Terrace along with his late brothers George  (Betty Lou) and Eugene (Connie).  Bob was a hard worker and as a young man helped deliver milk before heading off to school.  He graduated from Salem High in...

Linda J. Hall, age 68, of Mannington passed away Friday, August 2nd in Cooper University Hospital, Camden.  Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late Leck, Jr. and Virginia Dunn Whitaker.  Linda was a sandwich maker for Sub Way in Carney's Point.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Hall; son, Clarence Isaac, III (JoJo); daughters, Tammy Stencher (Pete) and Janice Brown (Frank); sister, Wendy Gray (Robert); several grandchildren and great grandchildren;...

Shirley M. Bradway, age 84, of Lower Allowa's Creek, passed away on July 24, 2019 in Golden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mannington. Born in Deepwater, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George Cannon and Estelle Gomeringer Cannon. Shirley loved crossword puzzles and traveling across the country. She attended Aldine United Methodist Church, was a volunteer for Ranch Hope, Meals on Wheels, Hancock's Bridge & Aldine Duck Suppers. She was an organist for Hancock's...

Jacqueline Tiffany Samantha Zane, age 23, of Mannington passed away Friday, July 19th.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Brandy Cruz-Zane and Samuel Willis.  Jacqueline was a cook for Andy's Pizza Shop in Penns Grove.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-father, Evodio Cruz; grandparents, Robin and Doug Zane; brothers, Justin Zane, Julien Zane and Evodio Junior Cruz; sisters, Sabrina Cruz, Silvanna Cruz and Alissa Cruz.  Services will be...

Floyd Messer, Jr., age 62 of Salem passed away Saturday, July 13th in Cooper University Medical Center, Camden.  Born in Salem, he was the son of Mearle Rich Vail and the late Floyd Messer, Sr.  He is also survived by his step-father, Edward Vail.  Floyd was a United States Navy veteran.  Before his retirement, he was a group leader in the shipping department for Anchor Glass of Salem.  In addition to his mother and step-father, Floyd is survived by his wife,...

Martin Taylor Lillya, 28, youngest son of Martin and the late Janine (McCarthy) Lillya of Mannington, passed away on Friday, July 12th. Taylor was a 2009 graduate of Salem High School and worked for HMS Concrete & Construction. Taylor was best known for his sense of humor, outgoing personality, and big heart. He loved fishing and the outdoors, soccer (South Jersey Group 1 Champions 08-09), music, and good times with friends and family.  In addition to his father Martin, Taylor is...

David W. Hymer, Sr., age 62, of Greenwich passed away in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.  Born in Bridgeton, he is the son of Cecelia Maxwell Hymer and the late Carl Hymer.  David was employed by Ameri Gas in Woodbine, NJ. as a propane truck driver; to many he was known as, "Dave the Gas Man."  He also did commercial crabbing and was an avid fisherman.  In addition to his mother, David is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Evans; his son, David W. Hymer,...

Edward Eckert, age 73, of Salem passed away Friday, June 21st in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Edward and Elma Duell Eckert.  Before his retirement, Mr. Eckert worked for the Bally's Casino Hotel in Atlantic City as a Keno writer.  He enjoyed fishing, swimming, bowling and horse racing.  Mr. Eckert is survived by several cousins.  Graveside Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 27th in Eastview Cemetery. ...