John M. Coyle, age 81, of Merchantville, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024. Loving husband of 60 years to Mary Ellen (nee McDermott). Devoted father of Patty (Paul Hoffman), Loretta (Tom Huslin), Jay (Pam Colozzi) and Joe (Chanin McDowell). Proud grandfather of Christian, Jessica (Wade Kennedy), Kristen (Brandon Traino), Olivia, Joseph, Cora and Kathleen and great-grandfather of Lilly Felicity. John was a graduate of Merchantville High School and a Fourth Degree Knight with St. Peter's
Shirley Hannigan, 93
Shirley B. Hannigan, age 93, of Merchantville, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Glen Rock, NJ to the late Ray V. Beshgetoor and Adelaide (nee Ballou), she spent 10 years of her early childhood in Argentina while her father served as Director General of RCA SA, prior to the family moving to Merchantville in 1941. Shirley graduated from Merchantville School in 1948 where she met her future husband, John
Charley Carey, 80
Charles J. Carey Jr., affectionately known as Charley to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Pennsauken. Born in Philadelphia, Charley was a longtime Pennsauken resident and US Army Veteran. Married to his beloved wife, Meg, for 39 wonderful years, Charley was a devoted husband and a pillar of strength for his family. Together, they raised four remarkable sons: Jeff and his wife, Lauren, Charles, Bobby and his wife Emily;
Post 68 Memorial Service
Merchantville's beloved American Legion Post namesake Frederick W. Grigg will be honored and remembered on Sunday, October 15th - the anniversary when he was killed in action in the Great War. He was only 20 years old. The public is invited to join us as we turn back the clock to 1918 honoring Fredericks service and sacrifice in front of the home where he lived - 46 W Chestnut Avenue. A wreath laying will take place and our honor guard will
Grace Marie Dugan
We sadly lost Grace March 7th, 2024 unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep. Grace was a light in this world that can never be dimmed as long as we continue to live with her memory in our minds and her generous spirit in our hearts. Grace Marie Dugan, affectionately called Gracie, was the fourth and final daughter of William and Grace Dugan, born April 9, 1961, raised in Pennsauken, NJ on Mansion Blvd. Grace is survived by her sisters Lisa Fynan (Rick), Patti Forker, and Ann Marie Yambo’ (the late William), her nieces and
Sgt. Rulli's Passing
It is with great sadness that the Merchantville Police Department announced the passing of Retired Sergeant Matthew Rulli. Sergeant Rulli passed away in the early hours of January 19th at his home in the company of family after a 38 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Christina L. (Henderson) Rulli. Beloved father of Brittany Rulli, Samantha Rulli & Olivia Rulli. Survived by one grandson Gavin Rulli. Relatives and friends are invited
Noel Wirth, 90
It is with great sorrow that the Wirth family shares word of the untimely passing of our dear mother, Noel Wirth, who departed for her ultimate journey on the morning of Friday, September 22. Her sunny smile, kind words, and bright outlook will surely be missed by all whose lives she touched. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service at St. John Lutheran Church in Ocean City, NJ, on Sunday, October 8th, at 11:30 a.m. A gathering to share