All Obituaries

Almedia Wentzell, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home January 13, 2021.    Born in Acme, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John Gaw and Frieda Zornes. She was raised in High Coal, West Virginia, where she helped her mother run a boarding home for coal miners. She also enjoyed working in the Company Store. After moving to New Jersey, she was employed at Anchor Hocking Glass Factory for thirty years. She enjoyed cooking and baking and the love of...

Christopher Griscom, age 43, of Quinton Twp., passed away Monday, January 4th. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late George (Buddy) and Patricia Katsanes Griscom.  Chris was a self employed general contractor who was a hard worker.  He was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1996.  Chris enjoyed basketball, golf, deer hunting (bow & shotgun), and he liked target, skeet and side by side shooting. Chris is survived by his son, Andrew Griscom of Quinton;...

Jeanne Bobbitt, 90 years old, of Carneys Point and Pompano Beach Florida passed away on the 16th of January 2021.  She was born to the late Walter and Mildred Nelson on the 1st of August in 1930 in Salem NJ. She was a graduate of Penns Grove High School and a lifelong resident of Carneys Point.  Jeanne is survived by Bruce Bobbitt (Maureen), Brad Bobbitt (Elise), Barry Bobbitt (Tina), Dallas E Bobbitt Jr (Curtis), 12 grandchildren, 24...

Deems E. Morgan, age 70, of Pennsville passed away Wednesday, January 6th in Salem Medical Center.  Born in Woodbury, he was the son of the late Charles and Vivian Coleman Morgan.  Deems was a mold technician for Anchor Glass of Salem.  He enjoyed bowling. Deems loved riding his motorcycle and was a member of GWRRA.  He was a US Navy Veteran. Deems is survived by his wife, the former Carol Goff; his sons, Brandon Morgan of Pennsville, Jeffrey Morgan of Metairie, LA...

Robert (Bob) Edward Blake, 74, of Woodbury Heights, NJ, beloved husband of late Catherine (Cathy) M. Blake passed away on December 25 th , 2020. Bob was born on November 26 th , 1946 to Albert and Genevieve Blake in Salem, NJ. Bob was a 1964 graduate of St. James High School and went on to serve four years in the Air Force as a Radar Technician. Prior to retiring, Bob was employed as an Electronics Engineer with Metrologic (currently Honeywell)...

Kenneth R. Lewis, Sr, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020.     Born and raised in Salem, NJ, he was the son of Atwood Lewis & Mildred Russell.  Kenneth is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Shirley B. Lewis. Kenneth is survived by his children, Kenneth R. Lewis, Jr. (Karen) of Gilbertsville, PA, his daughters, Lynn Hall (John), of Pennsville, NJ, and Jill Horner (Brian), of Newark, DE. He is survived by his 6...

Jane D. Sylvester, age 77 of Greenwich passed away Tuesday, December 22nd at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Drummond.  Jane was sole proprietor of Mad Horse Crab Company in Lower Alloway’s Creek.  She was a member of Eastern Star, Penns Grove Chapter. Jane was an excellent cook.  She was kind and generous and always put others before herself.  Jane is survived by her loving husband...

Philippine (Phil) L. Bradbury, age 97, of Alloway passed away December 29th 2020.     Born July 28th 1923 in Newfield NJ, she was the daughter of the late David and Hedwig Laing.  Phil was raised in Quinton and graduated from  Salem High School, class of 1940.  She was married to Henry Remster and had two sons, Gary (Yockie) and William. Phil divorced in 1964 and married George Bradbury, Sr.  She is predeceased by her brothers,...

Grace Eda Keller Counsellor, age 96, of Elsinboro passed away December 27th at home. Born in Haddonfield, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Ida Goudaliez Keller.  Grace was a mathematics teacher at Salem High School for 31 years retiring in 1981.  She graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High School, attended Cedar Crest College where she received her BA degree and Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) where Grace received her...

Joseph Scott Franklin, age 62, of Stow Creek passed away Saturday, November 28th at home.     Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Linwood and Delores Biddle Franklin.  Scottie was a commercial fisherman who enjoyed deer hunting, crabbing and fishing as well as being an excellent mechanic.  He is survived by his son, JJ Gonzales; daughters, Laura Brooks and Rachel; brothers, Harry Franklin and John Franklin; sisters, Anna...