All Obituaries

Shelby Jean (Bramlett, Wiley) Shelly was born January 25, 1950 in Waynesville, NC.  Shelby Jean is survived by her three children, Sheri Wiley, George Robert Wiley Jr and Douglas Wiley; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Frank, Autumn, Nina, Katlin, Erica, Alyssa and Kaela and by their children, her great-grandchildren.  She is survived by her siblings, Lana Kawecki, Deana Seaman, Terry Bramlett, Brenda Hogate and Pamela Earnest.  She is predeceased by her father,...

George H. Ahl, age 89, of Salem passed away Monday, September 30th at his home.  Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Elizabeth Hill Ahl.  George was a self-employed mason contractor.  He was a member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department for over 70 years who was an exempt fireman, holding the positions of president and city chief.  He was a Marine Corp. veteran.  George played baseball with the Penton Cubs in the Salem County...

Ann C. “Buffy” Campbell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th at Stonegates in Wilmington, Delaware. She was 98 years old. Buffy, whose maiden name was also Campbell, was born on August 5, 1921 in Milton, Massachusetts to Malcolm D. and Emeline Evans Campbell. She graduated from Milton Academy in 1939, and Wellesley College in 1943.  During World War II, she joined the women’s naval reserve, the WAVES, rising to the rank of Lieutenant J.G., specializing...

John Thomas Cassidy III, "The Jackman", age 68, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 3rd 2019 at home.  Born October 10th 1950 in Philadelphia, PA.  Preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Cassidy II; mother, Eleanor McGuigan; and brother, Daniel Louis Caldaretti.  He is survived by his wife, Ellen Cassidy; son, Graham Cassidy; granddaughter, Danielle Cassidy; brother, Robert Cassidy; niece, Julia-Marie Cassidy; and nephew, Matthew Cassidy; and many...

It is with great sadness to announce Jeremy Blake Earnest, 31, of Pennsville NJ, died unexpectedly Sunday September, 22, 2019.  He was born on July 11, 1988, at Christiana Hospital, the son of Gerald W. Earnest and Sheril A. (Dennis) Morris. Jeremy Graduated from Pennsville Memorial High School.  He was a single man, and was employed by Local 172 Laborers Union as well Tomes Roofing & Contracting.  He previously worked as a metal fabricator/ operator at Aluminum Shapes...

Lon Gary Elk, age 65, of Salem passed away August 24th 2019 in Cooper University Medical Center, Camden, NJ.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Harris Elk.  Lon was an avid outdoorsman and was at his happiest when hunting or fishing.  Lon was a painting contractor who worked with his brother, Jack Elk and his nephew, Joe Elk.  He was often seen hanging off a ladder at a house, church or business building in Salem County.  Lon also worked with...

On September 7, 2019, Aaron “Harold” Homan, age 85, passed away quietly at home with family. He was one of Evan Harold Homan and Claire Black four children. He is survived by his brother Kenneth Homan and predeceased by his parents, sister Carolyn, brother Milton, wife Virginia “Jeannie” Cagle and son Johnny Jennings.  Harold was blessed to have a large family. He is survived by Linda Magee the mother of his six of the 10 children he raised; Claire Scarfo,...

Lois A. Conklin, age 84, of Lower Alloway's Creek passed away Thursday, August 29th in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lucy Ayares Carll.  Mrs. Conklin was a homemaker.  She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Coleman (William) of Elmer and Tracy Beal (Harry) of LAC; grandchildren, Grant Coleman (Kristen), Timothy Coleman (Laurel), Jodie Pasternak (Dan), Katie Coleman, Hayley Beal and Kasey Beal; great...

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...