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Barbara Wright, 90, of Woodstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.Barbara was a lifelong resident of Sa...
04/09/2026

Barbara Wright, 90, of Woodstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Salem County and a devoted member of New Hope Methodist Church since 1960. Her strength was deeply rooted in her faith, and her Christian values guided her life and the way she...

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Thomas Ralph DiNella, 89, died peacefully in his home on April 5, 2026. Born July 24, 1936, inhis parents’ home on Willi...
04/08/2026

Thomas Ralph DiNella, 89, died peacefully in his home on April 5, 2026. Born July 24, 1936, in
his parents’ home on Willis Avenue in Penns Grove, NJ to Vincent and Ida DiNella.
Thomas graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1954. During and post high school, Thomas, worked for Martell...

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Faye Atkinson, 84 of Carneys Point, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2026. Born in Bridgeton, NJ on July 31, 19...
04/05/2026

Faye Atkinson, 84 of Carneys Point, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2026. Born in Bridgeton, NJ on July 31, 1941 to Artemesia Gills (Nee Sickler) and Harold Downs. Faye grew up in Woodstown before moving to Florida in the early 1950s. They returned to Penns Grove, where Frank Gills...

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Robert “Bob” O. Chambers, 82, of Pennsville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.Born on January 29, 19...
04/03/2026

Robert “Bob” O. Chambers, 82, of Pennsville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Born on January 29, 1944, in Salem, New Jersey, Bob was the beloved son of the late Lillian and Thomas Chambers. He was also predeceased by his brother, Thomas Chambers.
Bob is survived by his...

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Darlene Kowal was born in Woodbury, NJ to Claire (Margaret) and Peter Kowal. She graduated from Pennsville Memorial Hig...
04/02/2026

Darlene Kowal was born in Woodbury, NJ to Claire (Margaret) and Peter Kowal. She graduated from Pennsville Memorial High School in 1975 and attended Dallas Baptist College in Dallas, Texas and later received her Masters Degree from Wilmington College in DE. Darlene was employed as a teacher for...

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Franklin L. Homan, 77, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Born on March 7, 1949, Frank lived a life marked by ded...
04/02/2026

Franklin L. Homan, 77, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Born on March 7, 1949, Frank lived a life marked by dedication, loyalty, and a deep love for those around him.

Frank, as he was known to his friends and others, but his family all knew him as “Tank” or “Uncle Tank,” was a devoted...

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Wayne S. Roots Sr., age 73, of Pilesgrove, NJ, passed away on March 17, 2026. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents...
03/23/2026

Wayne S. Roots Sr., age 73, of Pilesgrove, NJ, passed away on March 17, 2026. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Randolf and Livinia (Fleet) Roots; son, Dimitrius Wright; and brother, Walter (Barbara) Roots. He is survived by his wife, Lenora M. Roots; daughter, Vel Roots; son, Wayne...

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Betty Jo (Griffin) Manahl passed into the arms of our Lord on March 17th, 2026. Born at her parents home in Polkton, NC ...
03/20/2026

Betty Jo (Griffin) Manahl passed into the arms of our Lord on March 17th, 2026. Born at her parents home in Polkton, NC on January 10, 1936. Betty Jo graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1953, then graduated in 1955 from Wilfred Beauty School in Philadelphia. She was introduced to her...

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Thomas Edwin Coulbourn, 74, longtime resident of Deepwater, died suddenly on March 6th, 2026. He was born in Salem in 19...
03/12/2026

Thomas Edwin Coulbourn, 74, longtime resident of Deepwater, died suddenly on March 6th, 2026. He was born in Salem in 1952 to Edward Coulbourn Jr. and Faye Wingler.

When he wasn’t busy in the yard or working on household projects, he could usually be found picking up scrap, hunting for treasures...

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Jeanette A. Harbeson (nee Buckingham), a resident of Carneys Point, NJ, passed away on February 8, 2026, after a brief i...
02/09/2026

Jeanette A. Harbeson (nee Buckingham), a resident of Carneys Point, NJ, passed away on February 8, 2026, after a brief illness.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Buckingham, her husband, William Harbeson, and her son, Michael E. Harbeson. She is survived by her...

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Edwin L. Allen was born in Salem, New Jersey, on September 7, 1944. He passed away suddenly on February 3, 2026, in the ...
02/08/2026

Edwin L. Allen was born in Salem, New Jersey, on September 7, 1944. He passed away suddenly on February 3, 2026, in the Christiana AccentCare unit following a sudden illness.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin G. Allen and Vera A. (Banks) Allen, and by his husband, Robert S. McPherson.

Ed...

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Joseph Patrick Branosky, lovingly known as Jerry or Joe, age 80, of Carneys Point, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on...
01/17/2026

Joseph Patrick Branosky, lovingly known as Jerry or Joe, age 80, of Carneys Point, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family and care team.
Born in Paulsboro, New Jersey, Joe was raised with strong values that guided him throughout his life. He...

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Ashcraft Funeral Homes have been family owned and operated for four generations with locations in Penns Grove and Pennsville, New Jersey. We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.