All Obituaries

Christine E. (Davey) Woods, age 73 of Millville passed away Wednesday evening, March 8, 2023 at Cumberland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hopewell Twp.     Christine was born in Easton, PA to the late Charles and Kathryn (Hill) Davey.  She graduated from Upper Dublin High School and Abington Hospital School of Nursing before moving to New Jersey, and settling in Millville.     For many years she worked as a Nurse Anesthetist for several area hospitals...

  Alyce (Samano) Kudla age 76 of Millville passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland with her family by her side.    Born in Wildwood to the late Norman and Theresa (Larro) Samano, she grew up in Millville and graduated from Millville High School in 1964.  In 1966 she graduated from Harcum Junior College with an Associate Degree, and in 1969 she graduated from Glassboro State College with a Bachelor of Education.      For 35...

John William "Bullet" Sweet Jr., age 82 of Millville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA.  He had been battling cancer and heart issues for an extended time.   Born in Millville to the late John and Grace (Bernato) Sweet Sr., he was a life long resident.    Throughout 47 years John worked for Armstrong Cork Co., Kerr Glass and Foster Forbes, all of Millville and retired as a Tank Manager.  During his retirement,...

Joseph Michael DeStefano II, “Joe,” passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on March 12, 2023. Kind, caring, and greatly respected are just a few of the words used to describe Joe. Beloved by family, friends and coworkers alike, he was your go-to man when you had a question. Gifted with the knowledge of nearly everything; if you were to pose an inquiry, be it about the chemistry behind your latest prescription, how to caulk the bathroom sink, or how many episodes of The Simpsons exist,...

Lloyd N. Reese, age 91, of East Brunswick, NJ, formerly of Millville, NJ, passed away on Friday March 10, 2023 at his granddaughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Ernestine Reese. Loving father of Bruna Semar, Stephen (Barbara) Smith, Patricia (Fritz) Bower, the late Cheryl DeJesus, Linda DeRiso, Steven (Gail) Reese, Kathy (Rick) Wisler, and Thomas Reese. Proud grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 30. He is also survived by his sister Mary Ruth...

Michael James Giovinazzi, age 52, of Laurel Lake, NJ, passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at his home. Beloved husband of Brandy Giovinazzi (nee Whateley). Loving father of Destiny Angel, Nathaniel James, and Michael Antony. He is also survived by 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Michael was born in Vineland, NJ and had previously resided in Waynesburg, PA prior to moving to Laurel Lake, NJ 7 years ago. He worked as a cashier at Shoprite in Millville. In his earlier...

Joseph Kierniesky, age 98, of Millville, NJ. On Saturday February 25, 2023, our Heavenly Father opened his loving arms and called one of His most precious of children home. Born in 1924 in Ford City, PA, Joseph moved to Millville at the age of six with his family, where they established values of hard work and family unity. He was a graduate of Millville High School and a veteran of World War II. Returning to Millville after the war, Joseph worked at Wheaton Glass Co., Mold Design Division...

Josephine R. Baker, age 78, of Millville, NJ, passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023. Beloved mother of Joseph Baker. Dear sister of George (Pam) McGinnis, Sam McGinnis, Eddie (Anna) Baker, the late Evelyn (Art) Hannah, and the late Shirley Burges. Josephine is predeceased by her dear cousin Hazel Brown. She is survived and will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Josephine was born in Camden, NJ and was a lifelong resident of Millville. She worked as a packer for Wheaton Glass...

Lou Ann Irizarry-Guyer (nee Burchfield), age 58, of Fairfield Twp. NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Guyer. Lou Ann was the loving mother of the late Corey Burchfield, as well as Paul Burchfield and wife, Tiffany Burchfield. She was the proud grandmother of Maximus Briscoe, Easton Burchfield and Presley Burchfield. Dear sister of William Burchfield and wife Betty, Herbert Burchfield and wife Jeanie, Otis Burchfield and wife Becky, Michael...

Gladys Perez, age 85 of Millville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her residence.   Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she moved to NYC when she was 16 years old.  She married, started her family, and also raised three of her grandchildren.      For the past 27 years she lived in Millville.  Throughout her life, Gladys was active with the catholic church.  She was giving and loving, and she connected spiritually...