Honestly, trying to track down a specific notice in the South Jersey Times obituaries today can feel like a part-time job if you don't know where the digital "bodies" are buried. You’d think in 2026 it would be a simple one-click affair. It isn't. Between the merging of local papers and the way NJ.com handles its digital archives, finding a neighbor's service times or a cousin's memorial often requires a bit of a roadmap.
Gloucester County is tight-knit. People here care. Whether you're looking for a lifelong Woodbury resident or someone who spent their retirement years in Mullica Hill, the South Jersey Times remains the paper of record for these stories. But the "paper" is mostly a digital beast now.
Who We Are Remembering Today
The list of those we’ve lost recently reflects the deep roots of our community. According to the latest filings and death notices published through the South Jersey Times and its digital partner, Legacy.com, several notable individuals have passed.
For instance, we recently saw the passing of Janice Donahower, 74, of Franklinville. She was a woman who shared over five decades of marriage with her husband, Robert. Then there’s Angelo J. Grasso Sr., a 93-year-old farmer from Mullica Hill. His life was the quintessential South Jersey story—decades of hard work in the soil, leaving behind a massive legacy of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Others we are keeping in our thoughts today include:
- James M. Gay, 84, who passed away in Highland Park.
- Gerard Farrell, a Woodbury resident for nearly half a century.
- Janice Ann Huggins, 72, of South Harrison Township, who fought a courageous battle with cancer.
- Jeffrey Morgan Toughill Sr., 85, who passed in Pitman surrounded by the sounds of Celtic music.
It’s not just a list of names. It’s the fabric of the county.
The Best Way to Find South Jersey Times Obituaries Today
If you’re staring at a search bar and getting frustrated, you aren't alone. Most people go straight to Google, but the results can be a mess of old links.
The most reliable way to see the current day's listings is through the NJ.com/obituaries portal. Specifically, you want to filter for the South Jersey Times. This covers most of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties. If you’re looking for someone specifically from the Deptford or Woodbury area, checking the websites of local mainstays like Boucher Funeral Home or McGuinness Funeral Home is a smart "pro tip." They often post tributes hours—sometimes days—before the newspaper's digital feed catches up.
Why Digital Search Fails (And How to Fix It)
Names are tricky.
Spelling matters, but so do maiden names. If you’re searching for a female relative and coming up empty, try searching for the husband’s name. It sounds old-fashioned, but many older archives and even some modern notices are indexed that way. Also, try using just a last name and a town like "Glassboro" or "East Greenwich."
Sometimes the South Jersey Times obituaries today might be listed under "NJ Advance Media." That’s the parent company. Don't let the corporate branding throw you off; it's the same local reporting.
How to Post a Notice Yourself
Losing someone is exhausting. The last thing you want to do is navigate a clunky submission form.
If you need to place an obituary in the South Jersey Times, you have two real paths.
- The Funeral Home Route: This is the easiest. Most directors in the Gloucester County area handle the submission for you. They have direct portals to NJ.com and the South Jersey Times.
- Direct Submission: You can email obits@southjerseymedia.com. You’ll need to provide your contact info, the funeral home’s info (for verification—they won't print it otherwise), and the text you want.
Be ready for the cost. A "standard" death notice—the bare bones stuff—is often free or low-cost. But if you want the photo, the long story about their love for the Phillies, and the poem at the end? That’s going to cost you. They bill by the line or by the inch, and it adds up fast.
Using the Archives for Genealogy
Maybe you aren't looking for someone who passed this morning. Maybe you're looking for a great-grandfather from 1984.
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For that, you need the archives. GenealogyBank and Newspapers.com are the heavy hitters here. The South Jersey Times (and its predecessor, the Gloucester County Times) has been digitized back decades. If you’re doing a deep dive, search for initials. Back in the day, the paper would often list people as "J.W. Smith" rather than "John William Smith."
The South Jersey Times is more than just a newspaper. It’s a record of who we were and who we are. Even as the medium changes from newsprint to pixels, the importance of acknowledging those who built this community doesn't fade.
Next Steps for You:
If you are looking for a specific person today, start at the South Jersey Times Legacy page. If the name isn't there yet, call the local funeral home directly; they often have the "tribute" page live on their own site before it hits the regional news feed. For those planning a memorial, ensure you have the text finalized by 4:00 PM the day before you want it to appear in print.