George F. Swartz, Jr.

On May 26, 2025; beloved father of Lisa Gonzales (Pedro) of Roland, OK and Karen Friedlander (Kevin) of Raleigh, NC and the late David P. Swartz; father-in-law of Luciana Swartz of Longmont, CO; treasured grandfather of Jonathan Friedlander, Nicole Friedlander and Filippo Swartz and dear brother of Robert Swartz of Reston, VA.

George proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the ASA. He was a graduate with an accounting degree from Colgate University.  George was the accountant for LUMS, Farm Stores International, Burger King, Taplin Companies and ended his career at Harbour Realty Advisors.

George’s family held Services privately.  Interment, Lakeview Mem. Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.  Memorial contributions in honor of George may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. (www.alz.org)  or Sylvester Cancer Center (www.development.miami.edu/page.aspx?pid=749)

Judith M. Abrams

(nee Etherington)  On May 30, 2025; Beloved wife for 45 years of Raymond K: Loving mother of Raymond T. Abrams & the late Melissa L. Abrams; Devoted grandmother of Chloe E. Abrams & Dear sister of Thomas L. Etherington.

Judy was dedicated to her family & treasured her time with her loved ones.  She will be deeply missed.

Judy’s family will receive friends & relatives on Thursday, June 5^th, 10-10:45 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where her Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Locustwood Mem. Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Judy may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer Research, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Ronald P. Sandmeyer

On May 23, 2025, formerly of Haddonfield and Haddon Heights, NJ and McKeesport, PA ; 

Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Holsing); Loving father of Ronald P., Jr. (Alice), Rodney (Tracey) and Richelle Sandmeyer Maestro; Treasured grandfather of Paul (Liz), Rebecca (Sheldon Lavis), Lindsay (Kevin Stauffer) and Diana (Eddie Dranoff); step-grandfather of Kathleen Carr (Aaron Miller), Jack Carr (Lizi Rosenfield), and James Carr (Brenda Ni); Cherished great grandfather of R.P. and Harper Sandmeyer, and Tessa and Owen Stauffer; step-great grandfather of Nina Carr and Frannie Carr Miller; and Dear brother of Gary Cogley (Mindy).  Predeceased by siblings Robert Sandmeyer, Marilyn Kachmar, Bruce Cogley, Judi Sandmeyer, and Jay Sandmeyer.  

Ron’s passions in life were his family, his business, and engaging with people.  He was always one to get involved and get things done.  Born to humble beginnings in depression-era McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul C. Sandmeyer and Elda C. Roney, Ron lived every day of his life to the fullest.  

Ron was first and foremost a people person.  With his larger than life, warm gregarious personality, he made friends with everyone.  He engaged everyone in conversation and was genuinely interested in them, no matter what they did or where they came from.  He was a cheerleader in high school and remained a cheerleader for others for the rest of his life, inspiring people with his positive attitude and energetic enthusiasm.

After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1948 (where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996), Ron took his first job as Assistant to the Manager of Circulation at the McKeesport Daily News.  After completing active service in the United States Army in 1952, he married Elaine Holsing in September 1953 and started college at Washington & Jefferson College.  Elaine, who he fondly introduced as “my first wife,” was the love of his life for 71 years.  After his freshman year at W & J, Ron and Elaine went to Philadelphia for Ron to take what was supposed to be a summer job at the fledging Sandmeyer Steel Company, which his father Paul had just founded in 1952.  They never returned and this marked the start of his illustrious business career.  In 1969 Ron was named President and CEO at the young age of 39, when Paul unexpectedly passed away.  He led the Company for the next 28 years, during which it grew to be recognized as one of the country’s leading producers of stainless steel plate products used in capital equipment for the chemical and other process industries.  He continued to serve as Chairman of the Board after his retirement from full-time service in 1997 until his passing.  He fulfilled a lifelong dream of successfully transitioning the business to the next generations, sons Ron and Rod, and now grandson Paul.   He cared deeply about the Sandmeyer Steel employees.  To Ron, they were more than employees, they were his “extended Sandmeyer Family.”  He was dedicated to them, and they to him.  While he believed in hard work, he also believed we should enjoy work, often saying “If we’re not having fun, then we should be doing something else.”  

A strong advocate for the business community, Ron served for many years as a Director of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).  He served as Co-Chairman of CUE, a subsidiary of the NAM dedicated to promoting positive employee relations.  His advocacy extended to the political arena, where he was active in Republican politics in Haddon Heights, Camden County and New Jersey, including serving as a Reagan delegate from New Jersey to the Republican National Conventions in 1980 and 1984.

Ron always found time to give back to the community, having served as Chairman of the Haddon Heights Planning Board and the Haddon Heights Youth Athletics and as a member of the Haddon Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Ron attended Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA, where he belonged to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.  He later served as a member of the college’s Board of Trustees for over twenty years, including eight years as Chairman of the Board. In May 2002, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.  The college remained a special place for him as he continued to serve as Trustee Emeritus until his passing.  

Ron was a member for 68 years, and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church.  He also attended the North Naples Church in Florida.  Socially, he maintained memberships at Tavistock Country Club, where he served on the Board of Governors, The Union League of Philadelphia, Huntingdon Valley Country Club and the Pennsylvania Society.

Away from work and his other activities, Ron loved the beach and the ocean.  For over 45 years he and Elaine enjoyed winters in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico.  More recently they had become part of the Naples, Florida, winter community.  During the summer months, he enjoyed spending as much time as possible in Avalon, NJ.  He loved cooking on the grill on his deck in Avalon surrounded by family and friends. He loved to travel and did so extensively.  One of the most memorable journeys was a 25-year wedding anniversary celebration trip, when Ron and Elaine cruised on the QE2 from New York to Southampton and returned on the supersonic Concorde aircraft.

An avid antique car collector, Ron loved big cars.  His collection of up to 17 cars consisted mostly of Cadillacs and Lincoln Town Cars.  His black 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was his favorite.

Ron’s family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, June 6th, 9:30-10:45 am, in the Sanctuary of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, where his Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am.  Interment is private.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ron may be made to the Church at the above address, designated for the Ronald P. and Elaine H. Sandmeyer Building Preservation Fund (www.haddonfieldumc.org/give) or to the North Naples Church, 6000 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34109.

Claire Evelyn Callista

(nee Marchione) On May 8, 2025, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ; wife of the late Richard L., M.D.; Daughter of the Late Raphael Marchione and Concetta Marchione. Beloved mother of James of Cherry Hill, NJ and the late Richard L. Jr. Beloved Sister of the late: Mario Marchione, Marge (nee) Marchione Mazur, Gabriel Marchione, John Marchione, Josephine Marchione, and Antonette (nee) Marchione – D’Imperio. Dear Aunt of: Nancy (nee) Dodge Reinisch, John Dodge, Gail Dodge, Ed Mazur, Dietra nee Mazur- Trayers and Sandra Mazur and Karen Baily, the late Frank D’Imperio and Quinton D’Imperio. Grand Aunt of Charles Kent Clark, Scotty Clark, Gregory Clark, Audra Ann (nee) Clark- Ruane, Mark and Troy D’Imperio. Great Aunt to Alexis, Corey, Deanna and Victoria D’Imperio.and Great Aunt to: Dan Clark, Colin and Shane (nee) Clark- Ruane. Great Aunt to Dylan, Olivia, Miles, JJ, Clark.  God Child, flower girl, and dearest longtime friend of 91 years Dolores Buondonno. Loving and Caring Aids: Cecilia Aberle and Gloria Howell.

Claire worked at Saint Agnes Hospital as a blood lab technician in her teens and early 20’s. She worked Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia as a blood technician in her mid 20’s. She met Richard, via her cousin Connie, and they went to a Medical school dance. They were married in 1948. Immediately after Marriage, they had to drive to Tacoma, Washington, to go to Madigan Army Medical Center for Richard to complete his residency and his Army reserve obligations. Prior to marriage, Richard fought on the front lines in the Pacific campaign during the total duration of WWII.

In 1970, and in her early 50’s, she returned to work at Saint Agnes Hospital. She worked there until they sold their Haddonfield house in 1976. In her 60s, 70s, and early 80’s she worked at the By Hand store in Haddonfield.

Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Callista’s viewing on Wednesday Evening May 28^th, 7-9 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 W. End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ.  On Thursday morning, May 29^th, at Holy Eucharist Parish, 344 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, all are welcome to attend her Viewing, 10-10:45 AM, and her Mass of Christian Burial which will follow at 11 AM.

Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Callista may be made to her favorite Charity:  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org)

Robert S. Loweth

Robert Stevens Loweth was born March 17,1939, in Mineola, New York to Arthur and Emily Loweth.  He grew up in West Hempstead, New York along with his older siblings George and Marion.  He attended Fulton Street Elementary School and Hempstead High School.  In high school, Bob, as he preferred to be called, played clarinet in the excellent band and orchestra.  It was there that he fell in love with classical music, especially Brahms.

Bob graduated from Hofstra College (Long Island, New York) in 1961 with a major in Economics. Bob then attended Wharton Graduate School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and graduated in 1962 with an MBA. After graduation, he started working in the publishing business.  His first employer was Prentice Hall, where he worked from 1963 to 1968 as a college textbook salesman in Pennsylvania.  When he got married in January 1969, he was enrolled in a doctorate program in the Philosophy of Education at Temple University in Philadelphia.

He met his wife Margaret Loweth (formerly Gargasz) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania while working for Prentice Hall. She was an English teacher in the small town of Dallastown near Harrisburg. After getting married, they started their life together in Secane, Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia). Unfortunately, Bob had to drop out of the PhD program at Temple University because he got mononucleosis. This led Bob to a new position at New Century (Appleton Century Crofts), which led to the exciting opportunity to move to New York City in 1970 after Bob was promoted to a market research position there. Bob’s greatest aspiration as a young man was to live and work in New York City, and Bob and Margaret enjoyed living on the Upper West Side near Central Park for several years. It was there that they had their two sons, Christopher Winter Loweth (born in 1972) and Colin James Loweth (born in 1973).

In 1974, the family moved to Evanston, Illinois where Bob took a market research job with Scott Foresman in Glenview, Illinois. In 1979, their daughter Jessica Anne was born.  Bob and Margaret and their family lived in the academic community of Evanston (home of Northwestern University) for over 30 years, where they formed many close friendships.   Bob eventually left Scott Foresman and started to do market consulting for book companies and technical societies.  He joined Rotary and was very active in the Evanston club. He also was involved with the Boy Scouts of America with his sons who both became Eagle Scouts.

Bob and Margaret both retired in 2010 so that they could spend time with their grandchildren. They began their time in California, where both of their sons live. Son Christopher, a lawyer, married Kate Straw and moved to Northern California from Illinois where he and Kate and their three children Nora, Patrick, and Joseph (Joe) Loweth still live. Son Colin, who received a PhD in chemistry from UC Berkeley, moved to Southern California, where Bob and Margaret relocated to in 2010. There they helped care for their grandchildren James and Josephine (Josie) Loweth. While in California, Bob was active in the Carlsbad Rotary Club and was the club’s secretary for a number of years. He also tutored at Pilgrim United Church of Christ Church in Carlsbad. In 2015, Bob and Margaret moved back to Evanston, Illinois, to help daughter Jessica and her newborn son Ethan Loweth-Salaam.  In 2017, they moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey when Jessica, an academic researcher with a PhD in neurobiology, relocated there. In November 2017, granddaughter Abigail Grace Loweth-Salaam was born.

Bob was a true intellectual and enjoyed reading about history, politics, religion, and sociology. He instilled a love for science and the humanities in his three children, all of whom went on to receive graduate degrees. He also had a love for theology and was very active in Northminster Presbyterian Church in Evanston, Illinois. There he participated regularly in Adult Electives and served as a deacon and an elder and on various committees. He continued his religious journey in California, where he and Margaret joined the Pilgrim United Church of Christ Church in Carlsbad. Bob especially loved listening to sermons delivered by Reverend Madison Shockley at Pilgrim. Bob also enjoyed family dinners, political discussions, and most recently, trips to the Atlanta Ocean to view migratory birds in Cape May, New Jersey. He also enjoyed visiting Margaret’s family in Volant and New Castle, Pennsylvania.

He died on May 8, 2025, Victory in Europe Day, after a long battle with prostate cancer and heart complications. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 56 years, his son Christopher and wife Kate, his son Colin, and his daughter Jessica, as well as his grandchildren James, Josie, Nora, Patrick, Joseph, Ethan and Abigail.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bob’s Celebration of life on Thursday, June 19^th at 11am at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ.  Interment, private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to honor Bob can be made to Rotary International or the Rotary Club of Evanston, Illinois or the Rotary Club of Carlsbad, California.

If you wish to attend the funeral services virtually, please email us for the zoom link at: kainmurphy@comcast.net

Stephen Graham Hopson

On May 16, 2025, originally from Philadelphia, PA; Loving father of Jillian Matysik (Andrew) of Haddon Twp, NJ and Justin Hopson of Mount Pleasant, SC; Beloved partner of Lois Schaeffer of Philadelphia, PA and Devoted grandfather of James, Gemma & Graham Matysik and Hannah & Hope Hopson.

Stephen was a proud and dedicated member of the law enforcement community. He enjoyed a highly decorated career as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, where he served with distinction. Stephen also embraced entrepreneurship, founding Hopson Associates Private Investigative Firm and owning Brownies Irish Pub in Olde City.  Stephen had a lifelong commitment to fitness and made exercise a regular part of his routine, valuing discipline and physical strength. Throughout his life, Stephen embodied the principles of the law enforcement oath to “protect and serve.”  He was a constant source of love, strength, and protection for those closest to him, always generously stepping in to help others without hesitation.

Stephen’s family will receive friends & relatives on Thursday, May 22nd, starting at 10 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where his Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Stephen may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Donations, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, www.stjude.org/memorialgifts

Daniel Perrin

Daniel “Dan” Perrin, a longtime resident of Pocono Pines, PA departed this life on May 9, 2025. Daniel was devoted son of the late Frank and Margaret Perrin; brother of beloved sister Carol Dunleavy; cherished uncle of Kevin (Johanna) Dunleavy, Jackie (Jason) Danker, and Jen (Adam) Landis; great uncle of Liam, Keira, Ryan, Evan and Logan.

Daniel proudly served his country as an active-duty Marine from 1966-1969.  He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, earning the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal. After serving in the Marine Corps, Daniel was a small business owner for the remainder of his life. He owned and operated his IT/computer business independently and successfully for over twenty years. He gave back to his community by helping other businesses with their computer related needs.

Aside from his civic duties and work life, he had many interests that brought him happiness. In addition to traveling and photography, Dan was a dedicated cyclist, an avid reader and an accomplished wood worker. It was common for him to take his bicycle with him so he could ride wherever he may be at the time; the Poconos or Ocean City, NJ. Dan also always had a list of books ready for his Christmas wish list. He had a special corner of his home dedicated especially for reading. In addition to the reading corner, he designated his garage, “Fallen Pines Woodshop” as his personal woodworking space. His hobbies, much like him were simple, meaningful and introspective.

Services for Daniel will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Daniel’s name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ ) and/or Lift for a Vet IUEC Local 5 in Philadelphia, PA. ( https://iuec5.org/lift_for_a_vet.aspx )

William Arthur Chalbert

William passed away after a long and difficult battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. William was the devoted husband of Julie (nee Scollan) for 55 years; cherished father of Scott Chalbert; and adoring grandfather of Emily and Olivia Chalbert.

William was a Naval Veteran and served his country for two tours during the Vietnam War on the USS Ramsey Destroyer. William finished his working career at the Vineland Veteran Home as an accountant his last 18 years.

William will be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful and supportive father and a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren. William was a kind, funny, smart and compassionate person that will be missed by many.

William’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10^th from 10:10:45am at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where his funeral service will immediately follow at 11am. Internet private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of William may be made to Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick RD, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. (https://www.haddonfieldumc.org/give )

Helen B. Ade

On May 3, 2025; Devoted and extraordinarily patient wife of Joseph; adoring mother of Colleen (Kevin) Camperson, Laura (Kevin) Malcarney and Joseph (DeeDee) Ade; cherished Mom Mom of Shannon, Daniel, Kelly, Winnie, Declan, Clare, Courtney and Joseph; Toots was the oldest sister of James T. Buckley, Daniel Buckley, Maureen Pyne and Marie Gougon (predeceased). Aunt Toots will be sorely missed by many nieces and nephews and her adoring Siamese cat Sarge. She is predeceased by many adopted cats and dogs that loved her deeply and she loved with a full heart. Helen knew all her pets would be waiting to greet her at the gates of Heaven.

Helen was born in Atlantic City with sand in her toes. In AC, she got into all sorts of shenanigans with her brothers Butch and Danny as young kids. Helen was her siblings’ fiercest protector. She was adored by all Buckleys near and far. Helen spent 67 years of her 87 years with Joe. They sat side by side for all of those years, ending their long days of arguing and laughing, sharing a pot of percolator coffee and Entenmanns. She made saving money look fun. She taught her children that financial independence was crucial and to never let anyone mess with your credit score. She worked her whole life… Haddonfield HS in the main office, Fox &Lazo Realtors, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and of course the polls on Election Day! She loved Haddonfield High School Basketball, butter pecan ice cream, and QVC. She was a beautiful woman with stunning green eyes and ageless skin. Her children will forever miss her and her grandchildren know that they had the best Mom Mom ever.

Helen’s family will receive friends & relatives on Wednesday, May 21st from 10-10:45 am at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment will take place at the Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery, 402 Kings Highway E., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Helen’s name to the Voorhees Animal Orphanage.                                                               ( https://www.vaonj.org/support/donate/ )

Joan A. Egan

(nee Brocious) Passed away on April 30, 2025. Joan was the devoted wife of the late Bertram Egan; cherished mother of Jean (Robert) Zamrin, Martin (the late Anne) Egan and the late Colleen Egan (Charles Reynolds); adoring grandmother of Katie and Dave Passarella and Theresa and Christopher Hood; great grandmother of Macie and Jake Hood.

While we mourn the passing of Joan, we want to remember all of the fond memories she shared with friends and family throughout her life. Joan was a 56-year resident in Haddonfield. She worked as a lunch lady at Haddonfield Memorial High School for 28 years. She was the ticket taker to almost every sporting match at Haddonfield Memorial High School. She adored going to bingo with her two daughters Colleen and Jean, as well as her trips to Atlantic City. Joan’s happy place was always sitting in front of a slot machine. She loved being a mom mom and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joan loved cooking for her son Martin. Her favorite holiday was July 4th, along with her delicious American flag cake she would sing God Bless America at the family party. She was loved by everyone and touched the hearts of anyone she knew. She will be truly missed.

Joan’s family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, May 9th, 10-10:45 AM at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 AM. Interment is private.