Robert D. “Bob” Dempsey, 81, of Quarryville, formerly of Peach Bottom, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Miriam W. (Wilson) Dempsey, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Merchantville, NJ, he was the son of the late George W. and Ruth (Erickson) Dempsey. Bob was a graduate of Merchantville High School, Class of 1955. After high school, Bob attended the University of Delaware, earning a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1959 and a Master’s degree in animal husbandry in 1961. Full obituary.

John B. “Jack Murray, 92, of East Boothbay, Maine, passed away on March 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Camden, New Jersey and resided in Pennsauken, N.J. for many years, before moving to East Boothbay. Jack was a former parishioner of St. Peter's Church in Merchantville, N.J. View full obituary.

One night in 2012 at a cheap college bar in Bath, England, Mara’s stepbrother Jack introduced her to his best friend, Gus. They had already sort of met on Facebook, where Mara, a nursing student at Rutgers University, had found him strikingly handsome and tried to get his attention with her witty posts. Fast forward to 2019 as the duo - with their shared sense of humor - chose green as their wedding color. The hue showed up in the dresses worn by the maids of honor, the groom’s and groomsmen’s ties, the floral arrangements, and the signature drink — all a cheeky nod to Gus’ wait for a green card. Until it arrives and he can work, he is teaching guitar as a volunteer at Montessori Seeds of Education in Merchantville. https://www.philly.com/love/weddings/philadelphia-weddings-mara-jefferies-gus-hackett-20190130.html?fbclid=IwAR1QdYUsADKE6okrbTYKWG68cx0pe_mLNfFqI3CcfyAf1Kry-X7V6JfFYGI

Malcolm Melick Steck Jr., age 91, of Palmyra, Virginia, formerly of Laurel Springs, New Jersey, passed away on January 26, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family in his home. Born on October 2, 1927, in Camden, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Malcolm Melick Steck Sr., and the late Sarah Graham Steck. Malcolm spent his early life in Camden and Merchantville, N.J.; summers on the Susquehanna River; was a proud Boy Scout; received his degree in Journalism at Temple University and had a sports column in the Merchantville paper. Hill and Wood Funeral Service.

 

Elaine M. Valenti, age 74 years of Merchantville, passed away on December 30, 2018. Beloved spouse of Sharon Novella; Devoted daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (nee Abiuso) and daughter in law of Miriam Novella; Dear sister of the late Lawrence (Patricia); Loving aunt of Dana (Daniel) Selbach and Anthony Valenti and great aunt of Derek Selbach; Caring godmother of Carmen, Frank and Nicholas Hapstak; Also survived by many loving in-laws, cousins and friends. Prior to her retirement, Elaine was owner and operator of Ms. and His Unisex Hair Salon in Pennsauken for 40 years. She was also very active with both St. Peter's Parish in Merchantville and Notre Dame de la Mer Parish in Wildwood Crest for many years. Service details through Falco-Caruso Funeral Home.