All Obituaries

Mary Lou Brown, a longtime Stow Creek resident, went home to be with the Lord on May 6th 2021 at the age of 88.   She was born in Alloway, NJ on September 23rd 1932 to Loren and Florence Harris. She graduated from Salem High School in 1951. On February 17th 1955 she married the love of her life, Carl C. Brown. They had three children, two sons and one daughter.  Mary Brown was a devoted wife, mother, mom mom and...

Patricia Racer, age 78, of Pennsville passed away Sunday, May 2nd in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  Born in Woodbury, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Rhodes Daugherty. Mrs. Racer was a 2nd grade teacher for St. Mary's Regional School of Salem.  She attended Salem Community and Glassboro State Colleges. Patricia was a parishioner of St. Mary's, Queen of Apostles and St. Gabriel Churches.  She enjoyed gardening, her cats and...

Wayde Allen, age 74, of Quinton Township, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mannington, Wayde was the son of the late Wilmer and Lena (Strang) Allen. From an early age, Wayde knew that he wanted to be a farmer. He founded Allen Farms, Inc. in 1978, and over the next 50+ years, he farmed over a thousand acres throughout Salem and Cumberland counties growing a variety of vegetables and grains. Wayde took great pride in his fields which were...

Kevin Booth, age 72, of Quinton, N.J., passed away on April 21st 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce (Howell) Booth; his granddaughters, Ava Fritz and Hadley Booth; and brothers, Tommy and Noel Booth.  Kevin is predeceased by his son, Kevin Booth, Jr.; brothers, Dathan and Brian Booth; and sister, Nedra Booth.  Kevin, who owned Kevin M. Booth Inc. also enjoyed raising and showing Quarter Horses.   Graveside Services will be...

John "Jack" W. Lacy, age 82, of Alloway, passed away at his home. Born in Alloway, John grew up in Pole Tavern and was the son of the late Linwood and Lena Loveland Lacy. Mr. Lacy was an auto mechanic who owned and operated Lacy's Gulf in Elmer, NJ.  He and his wife, Jennie were faithful supporters of the Elmer and Olivet United Methodist churches until, at which time, they moved to West Virginia for 29 years where they attended the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in...

Stanley Zientek, age 73, of Pilesgrove, passed into Glory on Saturday, April 24th at his home with his wife by his side. Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Maude Zientek. Stan was a US Coast Guard Veteran stationed on Governors Island. He was a former athlete, passionate about football & golf, and was a skilled craftsman. He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Charlie Tucker (Rose), Ken Tucker (Marge), and Howard Zientek. Stan is survived by his wife...

Lynn Harbin, age 73 of Elsinboro, passed away April 13th in Salem Medical Center. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Henrietta Oran Smith.  Lynn was an apartment manager for Interface Housing of Wilmington, DE.  She enjoyed putting together puzzles, crossword puzzles and deep sea fishing.  Lynn is survived by her son, Robert Baumgartner (Jane) of LAC; her granddaughter, Norma Stanley (James); great grandchildren, Jordan, Garrett and Courtney; and great...

Dorothy Seagraves, age 99, of Quinton, passed away Wednesday, March 17th at home.  Mrs. Seagraves was born in Philadelphia.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards with her card club; Dorothy was also a member of St. Mary's Church where she belonged to the Women's Guild. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Christopher Seagraves of Quinton and Alvin (Skip) Seagraves of Vero Beach, FL; six grandchildren and...

Paul D. Kelly, Jr., age 57, of Alloway passed away Wednesday, March 17th in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.  Born in Salem,  he was the son of the late Paul D. Kelly Sr. and Diane Claxton Hogate. Paul was a truck driver for Joseph Domenico Trucking of Hammonton.  He was a lifetime member of the Union Station Salem Fire Department, an avid car and truck enthusiast, a football fan of the Eagles and 49ers. Paul's hobby was woodworking.  Paul is survived by his...

Donald Carr, Jr., "95", age 85 of Quinton, died March 18th at home. Born at home on Sandy Ridge Rd., Mannington Twp., he was the son of the late Donald Carr, Sr. and Beulah Pharo Carr.  In 1944 the family moved to the Carr Farm in Lower Alloway's Creek. Donald worked for Raymond P. Sickler and himself as a brick mason.   He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanore Andrews Carr and three daughters, Beverly Carr and Donna Carr of Lower Alloway's Creek...