Obituaries

George J. Preen, Jr.

George J. Preen, Jr.

Mar 17, 2020

George, of Barrington, NJ age 69, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on March 17, 2020. George was the proud father of Jennifer Preen (James), Kathryn Busch (Jeffrey), and George J. Preen, III (Rachel), Pop-Pop to Shannon, Trevor, Ryan, Kylie, Scarlett, Julia, Jessica, and Elizabeth and great Pop-Pop to baby Jameson. He was predeceased by his mother Helene C....

Ronald R. Ambrose

Ronald R. Ambrose

Mar 5, 2020

On March 5, 2020 of Barrington, NJ, age 72yrs. Beloved husband of the late Maryanne V. (Beatty). Son of the late Ida (nee Ward) and John L. Ambrose. Loving father of Kathleen, Michael (Kelly), Thomas (Denise), Mary Frances, Timothy (Shana), and Nancy (William) McNamara. Devoted grandfather of Rebecca, Ida, Samantha, Margaret, Sean, Emma, Sophia, Katelyn, and Joseph. Brother of John...

Joseph P. Hayden, Sr.

Joseph P. Hayden, Sr.

Feb 5, 2020

Joe passed away February 5, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie.  Joe is survived by his children, Paula Lynch (Brian) and Joseph Hayden, Jr. (Caryl), his grandchildren, Allyson, Clay, Olivia and Kassidy as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Joe was born and raised in the Brookland section of Washington D.C. where he...

Donato "Dan" Aquilino

Donato "Dan" Aquilino

Feb 3, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home in Barrington, NJ on February 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family age 64 yrs. He is predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Beverly (Yeager), Aquilino as well as his brothers Dominic and Mark. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 23 Years, Cheryl (Muller). Loving father of his only Son, Mark Anthony and...

Amelia R. Sparano

Amelia R. Sparano

Jan 29, 2020

(nee Valentino) On January 29, 2020, of Runnemede, NJ, formally of South Philadelphia, PA, age 87 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Catalano and the late Alfred Sparano. Devoted mother of MaryGrace Catalano, Anthony Sparano, and Ramona Sparano. Dear sister of Rudy Valentino, Nicholas Lochetto, Rosalie Chinofsky, Thomas Valentino, and the late Mary Lochetto. Mrs. Sparano enjoyed classic TCM...

Fraincis J. Vasile

Fraincis J. Vasile

Jan 29, 2020

Frank, age 90 yrs, of Barrington, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 65 yrs to Barbara (nee Harrington). Devoted father of Frank R. Vasile (Jean Cherry), Carol Kummer (Gregory), and Annemarie Mills (Peter). Dear brother of Joseph Vasile. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Born in Boston, MA,...

Julie Shalna Vernot

Julie Shalna Vernot

Jan 15, 2020

Of Barrington, NJ, passed away on January 15, 2020 after suffering a long and painful illness, age 67yrs. Julie is survived by her husband Phil, as well as their dog Archie, a brother Mike Romano of Mantua, PA, a sister Rita Skinner of Stroudsburg, PA, a sister-in-law Joan Bardsley of Glen Mills, PA and her best friend Nancy Palangio of...

Ruth D Whitehead

Ruth D Whitehead

Dec 26, 2019

Ruth D. Whitehead (née Rivel), age 95, of Barrington died December 26, 2019. She lived in Barrington, NJ since 1956. She was married in 1946 to Jack Whitehead and they have 4 children. She was married for 65 years. Ruth is a member of Christ Church in Woodbury, NJ. She enjoyed the services, listening to the choir and watching the...

Pasquale N. Simone

Pasquale N. Simone

Dec 9, 2019

On December 9, 2019 of Marlton, NJ, age 55 yrs. Beloved son of the late Patrick and AnnaMae. Loving father of Vincent and Candice. Dear brother of Sherry (Jimmy) and the late Nicholas (Arlene). Grandfather of Vincent, II. Also survived by his aunts Jo-Jo, Babe, Patty and Jamie, his niece Christina, his nephews Nicholas, J.B., and Brett, his girlfriend Ellen...

Kathy A, Pfannenstein-Orf

Kathy A, Pfannenstein-Orf

Nov 29, 2019

Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family of Glendora, NJ, formerly of Barrington, age 56yrs. Devoted mother of Courtney Orf. Predeceased by her mother Bettylou Henry as well as her brothers John, Edward and Wayne.  Survived by her siblings Nancy Nable, Valerie Pfannenstein, Patty Dugan, Gary, Chuck, Ronnie, Scott, Bobbi, Donna and Lois Van Blarcom...

Violet N. Horner

Violet N. Horner

Nov 24, 2019

(nee Sharps) On November 25, 2019 of Sicklerville, NJ, formerly of Franklinville, NJ age 86yrs. Devoted mother of Diane Melnyk-Abrams (David), Rob Cordero and the late William Ellis and Harry Horner. Loving Gi-Gi of Stephanie, Marissa, Sharon, Alyssa and Josh. Great-Gi-Gi of Desmond, Devin, Chyanna, Alyza, Alexia, Zumari, David, Jordan, Frankie, Aubrianna, Gabriel and Luca. Mrs. Horner retired from the...

William C. Kennedy

William C. Kennedy

Oct 25, 2019

On October 25, 2019 of Barrington, NJ, age 93yrs.  Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Heath).  Devoted father of William J. Kennedy (Natwasa) and John T. Kennedy (Deanna).  Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Shonna, and Michele.  Great-grandfather of Colin, and Caitlyn.  Predeceased by his parents William G. and Agnes as well as his two brothers James and Thomas.  Bill was...

Frederick L. Devereaux

Frederick L. Devereaux

Oct 23, 2019

On October 23, 2019, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, of Lindenwold, NJ, formerly of Washington Twp., age 79yrs. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (nee Lovett). Devoted father of Debra Lathers (Glen), Thomas, Vincent (Craig), Mark and the late Sonya Devereaux. Loving Poppy of 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1great-great grandchild. Mr. Devereaux retired from the U.S. Army...

MaryAnn Preen

MaryAnn Preen

Oct 15, 2019

Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 of Barrington, NJ age 74yrs. Devoted mother of Jennifer Preen (James), Kathryn Busch (Jeffrey), and George J. Preen, III (Rachel). Dear sister of Susan McCracken. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Trevor, Ryan, Kylie, Scarlett, Julia, Jessica, and Elizabeth. Great-grandmother of Jameson. Mrs. Preen earned her B.S. in Education from the former Glassboro State College...

Michael V. Nacci, Jr.

Michael V. Nacci, Jr.

Sep 23, 2019

On September 23, 2019 of Collingswood, formerly of Barrington, NJ, age 34 yrs. Beloved son of Michael, Sr and Sheryl (nee Tubis). Dear brother of Jillian Nacci. Also survived by his paternal grandmother Catherine as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Michael graduated from Haddon Heights H.S. and enjoyed baseball, dek hockey, cheering for the Eagles and...

Carolyn E. Waldron

Carolyn E. Waldron

Sep 21, 2019

(nee Dubeck) On September 21, 2019 of Barrington, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, age 81yrs. Devoted mother of Denise Waldron. Dear sister of John Dubeck. Carolyn was raised in the Frankford section of Philadelphia where she graduated from Frankford High School. She went on to learn computer systems and enjoyed a long career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Carolyn...

Charles "Smitty" Smith

Charles "Smitty" Smith

Sep 15, 2019

On September 15, 2019, of Barrington, NJ, age 87yrs. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” (nee Cook). Devoted father of Chuck and his wife Lori and Sandi Smith and her fiancé Connor Falkenstein. Loving grandfather of Lacey and her fiancé Josh Davis and the late Tony Smith. Smitty proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict....

Gerard M. Harkins

Gerard M. Harkins

Sep 10, 2019

Of Barrington, NJ, age 70yrs, passed away peacefully at home, on September 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted father of Bryan Harkins (Molly), Jeffrey Harkins (Gretchen), Michelle Harkins, and the late Melissa Harkins. Dear brother of Marianne Matlack (Richard), Kevin Harkins (Margaret) and Thomas Harkins. Loving Pop-Chops of Kelsey, Drew, Sophie, Isla, and Liam. Also survived by his...

Michael J. Ertz, Sr.

Michael J. Ertz, Sr.

Jul 1, 2019

Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2019 of Barrington, NJ, age 67 yrs. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father of Michael, Jr. (Sarah), Matthew, and Lori Ertz. Dear brother of Suzanne Robinson (William), Edward (Theresa), and Daniel (Sharon). Loving grandfather of Britney, Reilley, Dominic, Michael III, Baby Ertz, Samuel, Dylan, Lily, Aiden, and Chloe. Great-grandfather of Natalie. Michael...

Doris R. Holroyd

Doris R. Holroyd

Jun 27, 2019

(nee Snyder) On June 27, 2019 of Barrington, NJ age 91 yrs. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of Denise Garzon (Larry), Annette Murphy (Jim), Harry Holroyd and the late Michael Holroyd. Loving grandmother of Danielle and Patrick. Mrs. Holroyd was born and raised in Barrington where she was a member of the Barrington Young at Heart seniors...