Helen Marie Simpson

(nee Cantwell) On April 6, 2025, wife of the late Francis X. Simpson, Sr; Beloved mother of Francis X. “Frank” Jr. (Elizabeth) of Philadelphia and Richard M. “Rick” (Maureen) of Ocean View, NJ; Loving grandmother of Francis X., III, (Mary Catherine O’Reilly-Gindhart); Patrick, Meaghan Roth (Rob) and Christopher (Julianna). She is survived by her sister, Catherine Holmes and sister-in-law Frances Cantwell. She was predeceased by her sisters, Margie Lundwall, Joan Mulville, and her brother, Michael Cantwell.

Helen had been a longtime resident of Haddonfield, where she was involved in her community as a member of the Newcomers Club, the Haddonfield Tennis Club, and the Gourmet Club.  She was co-owner of the Simpson Associates employment agency in Haddonfield.  Additionally, Helen was a lover of playing cards and joining cards groups. Helen enjoyed spending time with friends and was the centerpiece of family gatherings. She had the unique ability to set others at ease with her warmth and sense of humor.

Helen’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 3^rd, 10-10:45 AM, at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish at Saint Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ 08033; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Edward L. Doheny, Ph.D.

Dr. Edward L. “Ed” Doheny of Cherry Hill, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  He was 89 years old. Ed was born on November 1, 1935, in New York City, son of Edward James Doheny and Mary Ellen Foley. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen B. Doheny (nee Rocco) for 56 years; Father of Edward J. (Kimberly) Doheny of Bel Air, MD and Michael K. (Jessica) Doheny of Wenonah, NJ; Loving grandpa of Brian (Amber), Patrick, Carolyn, Jillian and Joanna Doheny, and great-grandfather of Killian Doheny.

Ed attended St. Angela Merici and Cardinal Hayes catholic schools in Bronx, New York. He enlisted in the Navy and served from 1953-58 in active duty and the reserves from 1958-61. While on active duty, he was stationed overseas in Morocco as a radio operator. He utilized the GI bill to further his education, earning his Bachelor of Science in geology from The City University of New York in 1962. He was also married in 1962 and shortly after, he and Ellen moved to Bloomington, Indiana for his master’s and doctoral degrees, where “Eddie” was born in 1965. He earned his PhD in geology in 1967 from Indiana University, and the family then moved to an apartment in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Michael was born in 1970, and a few months later, the family moved into their family home on Greenvale Road. Ed and Ellen loved baseball, rooting for the New York Mets, while their sons loved the Phillies. The Doheny household could be counted on for a rousing debate about the two teams’ performance in almost any conversation, with the game on the radio or TV in the background. He often attended baseball games at Veterans Stadium and Citizens Bank Park with his wife and children, or with some of his work colleagues, who also became close friends. He loved to read and stay informed about current events.  He also loved music and taught himself to play acoustic guitar, banjo, and harmonica. When outside of work, he could always be seen proudly sporting his blue NAVY cap.

Ed’s other passion was teaching. He was a skilled educator and valued mentor to many, and frequently his family will hear from a former student that “he was my favorite instructor” or that “they owed their future/career” to Dr. Doheny. He was a Professor of Engineering Geology in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Drexel University from 1967-2000 and the Director of the Engineering Geology Program. Ed held a Professional Geologist license from Pennsylvania. He began teaching at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and in 2000 founded the Professional Program in Applied Geoscience. He was a lecturer and senior graduate advisor in the program, based in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science until 2021. His teaching, combining the theoretical areas of geology with technical expertise in engineering, allowed his students to develop practical solutions to environmental challenges and find successful careers. Throughout his career, Ed was recognized for his outstanding teaching with awards, including several at Drexel and Penn’s Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden Award for Distinguished Teaching and Career Mentoring of Students. At the regional level, he received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Outstanding Professor Award from the Pennsylvania Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He was also nationally recognized by being named to the 2011 Irish Education 100.

Ed’s family will receive friends & relatives on Monday, April 14th, 2025, from 9:00-10:45 AM, at Christ Our Light RC Church, 402 Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ; where his Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Ed may be made to the Church at the above address (www.christourlight.net); where Ed was a longtime parishioner or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 (www.t2t.org).

Grace D. Giannotti

Grace D’Andrea Giannotti, age 20, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Despite a lifetime of medical challenges, Grace faced each day with unwavering courage, infectious humor, and relentless positivity. Her indomitable spirit, boundless joy, unwavering resilience, and irresistible laugh will forever inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Grace is predeceased by her father, Oran Giannotti; her grandmother, Karen Wald Giannotti; and her grandfather, James Dandrea. She is survived by her devoted mother, Dara Dandrea Giannotti; sibling, Ce Giannotti; stepfather, Scott Klein; stepsister, Alyssa Jones; grandfather, John Giannotti; step-grandmother, Antoinette Vielehr; grandmother, Karen Banik; and step-grandmother, Karen Dandrea. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Grace had a large extended family who loved her tremendously.

Born with a fighting spirit, Grace was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) Type 1 as an infant. She developed infantile spasms at two months old, followed by medulloblastoma—a form of brain cancer—at age two. She endured multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, facing recurrences and additional health hurdles throughout her young life. Yet, she never allowed these obstacles to define her.

Grace found immense joy in dancing, especially to music introduced to her by her mother, Dara, and WXPN’s Land of the Lost program, hosted by Robert Drake. Her radiant spirit shone brightest while listening to music, where she felt most free.

In recent years, Grace experienced a period of stability, allowing her to graduate from high school and embrace life more fully. She attended concerts, dance nights, and cherished moments with friends and family—living each day with enthusiasm and love.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Grace’s life at a Celebration of Life Ceremony on April 12th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Creek Run, 199 Taunton Lake Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help ease the many unexpected expenses that come with such a sudden loss through a GoFundMe page established in Grace’s honor (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dara-and-ce-through-this-tragic-loss); to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), an institution close to Grace’s heart (https://www.chop.edu/give); or to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, whose mission is to end NF (https://www.ctf.org/ways-to-give/).

George Ginsburgs

George passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, surrounded by family members on March 25,2025. He is survived by Lynda, his wife and partner of 38 years, his children Vera (Scott), and Boris, grandchildren, Nadia and Ronin, predeceased by his daughter, Pauline and brother Jacob.

Known as Grisha to close family and friends, George was born in Shanghai, China on February 13, 1932, to Leon and Rachele Ginsburgs (nee Mashkovich). George’s early education was at the College Francais de Changhai, where he received his Baccalaureate (with honors) in 1950. The family was forced to leave China in 1951 as displaced persons after WWII and lived in Germany for one year. Because he could speak multiple languages including Russian, French and English, George was given a job in the displaced persons camp helping other displaced foreigners complete required governmental paperwork, among other tasks. He also became fluent in German during that year.

The family emigrated to the U.S. in 1952 and settled in Los Angeles, where George almost immediately applied, and was easily accepted, into UCLA. In fact, he recalled that as a foreigner he had to take an English proficiency test and was viewed suspiciously when he only made one error. At UCLA he completed his B. A. in International Relations (cum laude), M.A. in Political Science (Thesis on The Soviet Union, the Nuremberg Trials, and International Law) and Ph.D. (Dissertation on the Theory and Practice of Neutrality in Soviet Diplomacy) and learned to speak Spanish fluently along the way. It was at UCLA that he met his best and lifelong friend, Oles Smolansky. George served in the U.S. army, stateside, from 1954 to 1956 where he trained as a gunner and then worked as a corporal in the signals corp.

After attaining his Ph.D., (1960) George taught at the University of Iowa as a professor, for five years, then the New School of Social Research in New York for seven years. Lastly, he settled at the Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey as a professor of law (1973). George made numerous friends amongst his colleagues and was regarded by his students as a thought-provoking lecturer with a biting sense of humor. He was a prolific writer, and became a true scholar of International Law, Soviet Law, and Communist Chinese Law among others. He wrote many articles and books, including a celebrated two-volume work on the Nuremberg Trials, contributed to law journals, spoke at conferences and taught at universities abroad. His writings were very well respected and cited by many, including the courts. He was often called upon for his expert opinion in international court cases and his work has been cited in U.S. Supreme Court opinions.

George was very erudite, witty and soft-spoken but wielded a sharp pen. In later years he confessed that some of the negative book reviews he wrote, might have been deserved, but in retrospect, perhaps somewhat harsh. He had mellowed with age, but he was his own harshest critic and was disappointed when others did not seem to take their scholarship seriously. George retired from Rutgers as a Distinguished Professor of Law with Emeritus status. In retirement George loved to work in the garden and feed his animal friends, squirrels, birds and chipmunks. He was always a great lover of the arts, especially opera and ballet. He bought so many art pieces that he ran out of wall space for them and the dining room became a small art gallery, filled with beautiful objets d’art, but his wife Lynda forgave him and everyone just had to eat in the kitchen, which was not a bad trade-off. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved his mother-in-law, Thelma, to bits and she and all of his in-laws loved him right back. A kind and caring man, he will be missed by his family and many friends. George’s family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for their compassionate care and support.

George’s family will receive friends on Thursday, April 3^rd, 10-10:45 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where a celebration of his life will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, private.  If you would like to attend the Service via Zoom, please email KainMurphy@comcast.net for the link.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute (https://janegoodall.org/ ), UNICEF (https://www.unicefusa.org/), or Doctors without Borders (https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/).

Ellen M. (nee Houck) Dromgoole

Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at Brandywine Living in Voorhees, NJ. Ellen was the beloved wife of the late John J. Dromgoole, Jr. for 61 years. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Linda Hummel (Keith), Lori Bixler (Bill), plus 4 grandchildren, David Hummel (Tracy), Kyle Hummel (Kristen), Kim Bixler, Eric Bixler (Megan), and 4 great-grandsons Bradley, Nicholas, and Theordore Hummel and Austin Bixler.

Ellen was born and raised in Barrington, NJ and attended Culbertson School and Haddon Heights High School, Class of 1946. She attended business school and received her degree in secretarial studies. Ellen worked as a secretary at the 1^st Camden National Bank and Trust Company and later became the secretary to the President of the bank. Ellen also resided in Cherry Hill, Ocean City and Berlin, NJ.

Ellen was a member of Ashland Presbyterian Church in Voorhees, NJ and also Union Chapel by the Sea in Ocean City, NJ. She always used her God-given gifts and talents to serve the Lord and His church.

Ellen loved her family, and they all loved her. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Ellen’s family will receive friends & relatives on Monday, April 7^th, 10-10:45 AM at Ashland Presbyterian Church, 33 E Evesham Rd., Voorhees, NJ; where her Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Ellen may be made to: Samaritan Hospice (www.SamaritanNJ.org) or to Ashland Presbyterian Church at the above address. (www.ashlandchurch.org/)

Erin Petz

(nee Fole) on  March 21, 2025; formerly of Jackson, NJ; beloved wife of Michael David of Haddonfield; loving step-mother of Connor David; dear daughter of Dirk H. & the late Kathleen Fole of Little Egg Harbor, NJ; sister of Dirk J. (Melissa) Fole and aunt of Natalie, Everett & Sebastian Fole.

Erin graduated from Jackson Memorial HS – Class of 2000 and from Rowan University in 2005.  She was a longtime member of the Pineland Striders and a member of Team Shenanigans Run Club. Additionally, Erin was the company President of an electrical services co.

Erin’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 28th, 10-10:45 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where the Family invites all to participate in her Reminiscence Service at 11 AM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Erin may be made to Unite for HER www.uniteforher.org or the Animal Welfare Assoc. www.awanj.org

Gene Fisher Kosich

Gene F. Kosich passed away in her sleep Friday evening, March 14^th at the United Methodist Community in Collingswood NJ surrounded by her children.  She was the dear wife of the late Richard J. Kosich of Cherry Hill, NJ and beloved mother of son Richard F. Kosich of Conshohocken, PA and daughter Mary E. Kosich of Collingswood, NJ.

She was born in October of 1931, the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Fisher of Haddonfield, NJ.  She was a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School, Kings College, and also attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia as an undergraduate.  Upon graduation, she worked as the Art Supervisor of the Maple Shade Elementary and Middle School in Maple Shade, NJ.  She was a gifted artist, loved watercolors, and had several shows of her paintings in South Jersey where she won numerous accolades and prizes for her work, some of which she donated to charitable causes.  A devout Christian, she was an active supporter of her local Methodist Church in Haddonfield, NJ., where she regularly attended mass for many years.  Gene was also a veracious reader, loved cooking and entertaining, and enjoyed skiing, playing tennis and socializing.  Her greatest joy was her family, who she loved spending time with whenever possible.  Her love of cats is also legendary.

We know Gene is in a better place now and at home and in peace with the Christ our savior, and everyone else she’s ever loved upon this Earth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, March 22, 10:00AM to 11:00 AM at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment private.

In honor of Gene’s life, and in lieu of flowers or other acts of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, the Billy Graham ministries, or a local non-kill animal shelter.

Colleen W. Egan

Passed away on March 9, 2025. Colleen was the cherished daughter of Joan (nee Brocious) and the late Bertram Egan; adoring sister of Jean (Bob) Zamrin and Martin (the late Anne) Egan; loving aunt of Katie Passarella and Christopher Hood; great aunt of Macie and Jake Hood; devoted fiancé of Charles Reynolds.

While we mourn the passing of Colleen, she left behind so many loving memories. Colleen worked as a devoted teacher at Beechwood Pre-School for 38 years. She loved working with children and watching them grow. Colleen’s most cherished love in the world was her mother, Joan Egan. Her love and care for her was endless. Colleen found her soul mate Charles, creating countless memories together. She dedicated herself to making people smile. She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and particularly loved the Eagles. She loved her trips to Atlantic City, where she would enjoy playing her slot machines and her weekly bingo nights. She loved her great niece and nephew Macie and Jake and was always willing and eager to watch them. Colleen was loved by everyone and will be missed dearly.

Colleen’s family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, March 17^th, 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.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Colleen may be made via Go Fund Me ( https://gofund.me/fdba5e04 ) for a memorial bench to be placed at Beechwood Pre-School.

Carol Diane Shaffer

On March 4, 2025, age 88 of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of Berea, KY; wife of the late Robert W. “Bob” Shaffer; loving mother of Stephen Patrick Shaffer (Starr) of Weddington, NC; Beth Marcellite Schlitt (Mark) of Haddonfield, NJ; Collin Winfield Shaffer of Richmond, VA; Robert Benjamin Shaffer of Berea, KY and the late Daniel Efrem Shaffer (Dinah) of Richmond, VA.  She was also Mimi to 15 grandchildren: Clare Shaffer (Brendan) of Greenville, SC; Rex Shaffer (Mady) of Philadelphia, PA; Samuel Shaffer of Weddington, NC; Raymond Schlitt (Bia) of Haddonfield, NJ; Helene and Robert Schlitt of Haddonfield, NJ; William, Catharine, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Elaine Shaffer of Richmond, VA; Camryn Shaffer (Amber) of Berea, KY; Aaron, Kierstin and Kaitlin Shaffer of Berea, KY and Great Grandmother to Atreyu Thornton, of Little Rock, AR.  Carol was also the dear sister of David Philips (Eleanor) and the late Raymond Phillips.

Carol Diane Shaffer was born on April 10, 1936, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania amid an historic flood.  She grew up in a loving home with her parents Raymond and Marcellite, and her two brothers, Raymond and David.

As a young girl her art teacher noticed her natural gift for drawing. This inspired her lifelong passion for art. As a child she also studied dance and as a teen she was a cheerleader.  In her senior year of high school she was crowned queen of the Flaming Foliage Festival in Renovo, Pennsylvania. The annual festival celebrates the vivid fall colors of the trees on the area’s mountains.  She was chosen for her character, poise, and her ability to communicate with others.

Carol received a scholarship to Penn State University and later attended the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York City. In the evenings she worked as an usher at Carnegie Hall. This experience introduced her to world-class music and dance. After training at Barbizon, she began a modeling career, working in fashion shows at major retailers in New York City.

During this time, Carol dated Bob Shaffer, whom she knew from her hometown of Williamsport. Bob was just embarking on his calling as a Presbyterian Minister. On April 18, 1959 they were married and began a lifelong partnership that impacted every community they touched.

They started their family in Ogdensburg, New Jersey, then later moved to Glassboro, New Jersey. Bob’s passion for service led them to their eventual move in 1967 to Berea, Kentucky and a lifetime love for that community. Four years later, Bob was transferred to Philadelphia, and they moved their family of five children to Haddonfield, New Jersey. There, Carol was active in the Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and leading a ministry that cared for the women in the Camden City Jail. She was also a partner in The Wooden Peg, an antique store in Haddonfield.

In 1991, when their nest was empty, they moved to a large farm in Estill County, Kentucky not far from Berea. Carol and Bob restored and expanded the dilapidated two-room log cabin, making a comfortable and inviting home and a relaxing place for the many guests they entertained over the years. They learned to operate a farm and bred beef cattle. While living on the farm Carol cultivated beautiful flower gardens, learned to weave, created unique textile and fiber art, and honed her skills as a watercolor artist.

After seventeen years on the farm, they sold the land and moved back to Berea.  Carol continued to study and evolve as a fine artist and was invited to be a part of many regional art guilds. Her watercolor paintings were often of scenes from nature, her favorite subject.

In 2020, Carol and Bob relocated to Southern New Jersey where she continued living after Bob’s death in January of 2022.

Carol loved her family, her friends, being outdoors, song birds, wild flowers, giant trees, animals, reading, Scandinavian design, her many antique collections, restoring and refinishing furniture, sewing, and painting.

She was known for her generosity, her sense of humor, her passion for learning, her knowledge of antiques, her ability to make a friend from a stranger on a park bench, her knack for choosing the perfect gift for someone, her brilliant watercolor paintings, her strength of spirit, and her white cakes with peanut butter icing waiting on the kitchen counter for guests to arrive.

Carol taught us through example to never give up on anyone and to love unconditionally. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

The family will gather privately at this time.

Joseph A. Ade

On March 5, 2025; Devoted husband of Helen (nee Buckley); adoring father of Colleen (Kevin) Camperson, Laura (Kevin) Malcarney and Joseph (DeeDee) Ade; cherished grandfather of Shannon, Daniel, Kelly, Winnie, Declan, Clare, Courtney and Joseph; dear brother of Dolores Gimello and Charles “Sonny” Adenauer (predeceased).  Joseph will be sorely missed by many nieces and nephews and his adoring Siamese cat Sarge.

Joe, according to Helen, his wife of 67 years, was likely raised by wolves. He was a real estate agent in the Haddonfield area for over 50 years, achieving emeritus status. He told his children selling real estate was like taking candy from a baby, which he also most likely did. He was always on the move, always ready for an argument and willing to knock out an opponent, even if Joe was 70 and the other guy was bigger and 30+ years younger (the guy he laid out for cutting in line at Mario’s Pizza in OC, NJ will attest to this).  Joseph was a past commander at American Legion Post 38 in Haddonfield, a member and past commandant of the Marine Corp League 1775 detachment (Oaklyn) as well as a member of the Haddonfield 65 Club. He was a little man who took up a lot of space. He was well-loved and he loved his fellow soldiers to the core. His fundraising and recognition for vets was his passion.

Joseph’s family will receive friends & relatives on Tuesday, March 11th, 9:30-10:30 AM at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where American Legion Post 38 will have a Commemorative Service at 10:30 AM, followed by Joe’s Eulogy at 10:45 and his Funeral Mass 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 to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation ( https://t2t.org/ ).