Obituaries

HEATON, SAMUEL B., Jr. Samuel B. Heaton, Jr., 70 of Belleplain, NJ passed away February 9, 2025. He was born in Millville, NJ to the late Samuel and Margaret (formerly Stouffer) Heaton, Sr. Sam retired after 38 years, working for the Woodbine Development Center. He loved hunting and was

MEAD, JOHN HANNAN John Hannan Mead, 90, of Cape May, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, fulfilling his goal of “living to ninety”. Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and living much of his life in his beloved Avalon, John was a man of wisdom, service, and

HUF, WILBUR E., Jr. Wilbur E. Huf, Jr. “Bill,” age 75, of Cape May, NJ, passed away on Dec 11, 2024, after a prolonged illness. A native of Wildwood Crest, Bill graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School and went on to receive a BA in business from La Salle

WILLIAMS, RICHARD R. Richard R. Williams of Copperas Cove, TX, 90 years, died on January 21, 2025, in Killeen, TX. Dick is preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother Arthur. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ilse Williams of Copperas Cove, TX, his sons Richard

LEAHY-DESALIS, KAREN Karen Leahy-DeSalis, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 at the age of 56. Born and raised in Avalon, NJ, Karen was the cherished daughter of William and Kay Leahy and sister to Dennis Leahy. She was a loving mother

CHAMPION, LINDA L. Linda L. Champion (nee Endicott), 75, of Belleplain, NJ, passed away early Saturday morning, February 1, 2025, at home. Linda was born in Millville & raised in Belleplain where she remained a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late John & Grace (Heaton) Endicott.

WILLIAMS, MICHAEL R. Michael R. Williams, 64, Villas, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, January 26th with his loving wife of almost 31 years, Jill, by his side. He fought a courageous fight for over 7 years battling many different types of cancer. Born October 31, 1960 in Norfolk