Robert ‘Doc’ Ford, 85
Ocean City lost one of their local legends this week as Robert “Doc” Ford, 85, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on May 5, 2023. Though his health was failing in the last few months of his life, he was still piping up with his notorious one liners — his family can still hear […]
Jean M. Albrecht, 94,
ALBRECHT, JEAN M. (Nee Morris), 94 of Ocean View, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Jean was born in Cape May Court House, NJ on November 30, 1928. Jean graduated from Middle Township High School in 1946. She worked for the Burdette Tomlin Hospital Foundation and for the Gazette in Cape May Court House. […]
Ruth Janet Kiefer
In Loving Memory: (Ruth) Janet Kiefer (1934-2023). It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Kiefer, a devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished great grandmother. She departed this world on May 9th, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving behind her husband of 66 years, Frederick Kiefer Jr; children Steven […]
Jean B. Leefeldt, 99
Jean B. Leefeldt, age 99, a longtime resident of Ocean City, NJ and Yardley, PA, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023. Born in Trenton, NJ, Jean graduated from Trenton State Teachers College and worked as an educator with the Trenton Public School District for 35 years. She taught physical education, outdoor education, and elementary […]
Charles ‘Charlie’ W. Bowman Sr., 83
Charles “Charlie” W Bowman Sr., age 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend, passed away peacefully in the home he so loved on April 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. He fought hard, but ultimately succumbed to damage caused by diabetes. Born in Myerstown Pennsylvania, his family moved to Ocean […]
Dorothy Elizabeth Turner, 95
Dorothy Elizabeth Turner, 95, of Ocean City, NJ passed away on April 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Dorothy was born on December 27, 1927 to Philip J. Cardin and Selma S. (Schaffert) Cardin in Margate, NJ. After graduating from Atlantic City High School in 1945, Dorothy received degrees in nursing from The University of […]
George P. McLaughlin, 88
George P. McLaughlin 88, of Matawan, NJ, passed away peacefully at home. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. There was no greater love, nothing more important to him than his wife and children, although he loved and cared for many. Second was his never-ending dedication and passion […]
Frederick ‘Fred’ Bryton Little, Jr.
For those of you who know my PopPop, it will come as no surprise that he wrote his own obituary and, let’s just say … it is comprehensive! So, allow us – his grandchildren – this opportunity to highlight PopPop’s story; copies of the obituary as written by PopPop will be available at the funeral. […]
Elizabeth “Betty” (Colango) Arrera
Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Colango) Arrera of South Philadelphia and Ocean City, New Jersey has died. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Arrera. Sister and best friend of Lucille (Frank) Van Zandt. Devoted mother of Marylou Gdowik, Lisa (Vincent) Nader and Jo Ann (Tony) DiLolle. Grandmother of Joseph Gdowik (Tiffany), Jacqui Gdowik (Brian), Anthony DiLolle (Melanie), […]
Francis “Pat” Henry, 86
Francis “Pat” Henry, age 86, passed away in Ocean City, NJ on March 17, 2023 due to complications of a stroke. Pat was born in Camden, NJ and moved to Ocean City at age 1. He was a graduate of St Augustine’s grade school and a proud OCHS alum, Class of 1954. Pat was a […]