All Obituaries

Allison Leigh Hart, age 48, of Quinton Twp. passed away Saturday, September 18th, 2021.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen Cagle Harris.  Allison achieved her bachelor degrees from Goldey-Beacom College and WIlmington University. She was the Human Resources Director for Mannington Mills Inc. for 25 years and a part of the 25 year club at Mannington. Allison adored her daughter Tori and spent 14 years as a dance mom...

John H. Willis, Sr., age 84, of Salem passed away Wednesday, September 16th in Cooper University Medical Center, Camden.  Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Theodore and Muriel Vanaman Willis.  John was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran.  Before his retirement, he worked as a machine operator for Anchor Glass for 40 years.  John is survived by his wife, the former Elaine Hand; sons, John Willis (Cathy), Mike Willis and Sam Willis; brother, Sam Willis; sisters Wanda...

Deborah Saunderlin of LAC passed away September 23, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Cynthia and Linwood Donelson, and cared for her parents’ business, Donelson Nursery, until their passing. Preceded in death by her dog, Lynn, Deborah was an avid animal lover who adopted and lovingly cared for several stray cats. Her greatest joy came from spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren. She...

Carl Albert Ballentine, Sr., who was born on May 20th 1941, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Friday, August 27th 2021 after fighting his battle with cancer. Carl was a U.S. Veteran who was in the U.S. Coast Guard serving 1959-1969 and he retired from the U.S. Army Reserves serving 1979-1992.  He was deployed to Cape May Search & Rescue (SAR), Acushnet Tug Boat International Ice Patrol, Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji Islands, American...

Frederick E. Bierman Jr. of Lower Alloway’s Creek, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 81 on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Fred was born and raised in Carneys Point, NJ and he was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS English and the USS Ross. He retired from Carpenter’s Local 542 in 1998. Fred is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Marie Bierman (Collins); and children, Michele Hoffman (Robert) of LAC, Fredrick John Bierman of Carneys Point,...

Laura Kay Fox, age 60, of Carneys Point passed away Friday, September 18th 2021 in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Naomi Andrews Fogg and the late David Fox.  Laura attended Pennsville High School.  In addition to her mother, Laura is survived by her step-father, Ron Fogg; her sister, Tina Hogate (Paul); nephews Aedan and Jesse Hogate; and step-brother, Ray Fogg.  Services will be private.

Johnny James Moorehouse "John", age 46, of Mt. Laurel, formerly of Pennsville, passed away on September 16th.  John attended school in Pennsville before transferring to The Bancroft School.  At Bancroft John excelled in learning and life skills.  He graduated in 1995.  John was a wonderful brother and uncle.  He never forgot a birthday with a card and a call.  Johnny was very kind and a lifelong friend to many, never failing to offer...

Marian Holmes Bacon, age 93, of Salem passed away Monday, September 13th at her home.  She was born in Woodstown on April 6th 1928 to the late Linda Mae Goforth and William L. Holmes, Sr.  Marian was their fourth daughter.  At the age of 16, she moved from Woodstown to Salem with her family in 1944.  She was predeceased by her husband, John (Jack) L. Bacon in 1988; her brother, William Holmes, Jr. (1995); and her sisters, Anna Mae Rone (2004), Mary Ellen Margargal (2018)...

Deborah L. Zarin, 59, passed away at her Alloway Township home surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of September 8, 2021. Debbie was sent home to be with the Lord after a two year courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Debbie was born in Mannington, NJ on March 6, 1962. Beloved wife, mother and friend, Debbie’s family was her entire world. A beautiful person inside and out, love and kindness radiated from her and touched every person...

Ronald M. Carey, age 82, of Pennsville, passed away on August 21, 2021 at Salem Medical Center.  Born in Salem to the late Marion and Grace Weatherby Carey. Ron enjoyed traveling to and spending time in Edgewater, Florida, woodworking, and drinking martinis while hanging with family and friends. He is survived by his significant other of 37 years Patricia Banger; his children Rhonda Waddington (Barry) of Mannington; Bonnie Owens (Randy) of Quinton, William Ronald Carey of...