H. Wayne Bancroft

On April 11, 2022; Age 87; of Marlton, NJ; Beloved husband of Susan Martusus; Devoted father of John Bancroft (Michele) of Moorestown, Judy Fornier (Greg) of Mt. Laurel, Joan Lombardi-Duckett (Steve) of DE, Wayne Bancroft (Gena) of Raleigh, NC and the Late Jennifer Ramos Salvito (Tom); Dear Step-father of Michael Martusus, Jonathan Martusus and the late David Martusus. Cherished PopPop of 12 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Formerly of Haddonfield, Wayne went to Moorestown Friends HS and was a 1956 graduate of Princeton, where he was captain of the Golf Team.  He served his country as a U.S. Marine and after an honorable discharge, Wayne started his own business, Merit Cortage, a textile company in Moorestown, building it from the ground up.    Wayne, an avid golfer, was a long-time member of Tavistock Country Club, winning many championships.  In his leisure time, Wayne also enjoyed gardening.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Wayne’s family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 10-10:45 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where his Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment at Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Wayne may be made to Samaritan Hospice, Samaritan Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425, www.SamaritanNJ.org