The Obituary Section

Peter J. Stafford

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

February 12, 2026

Peter Miller Stafford, age 72, of Clermont, NJ passed away on February 13, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Pete was born on February 6, 1954 in Staten Island, New York to the late Robert & Patricia (nee Hill) Miller. He graduated from Ocean City High School in 1973 and continued his education becoming a Fire Instructor and Fire Inspector.In addition to volunteering for the Ocean View Fire Company as the Safety Officer, he also served on the Ocean City Police force, was a private investigator, and worked at the Lutheran Home. He later helped run the family business Stafford’s High & Dry Storage alongside his wife until his retirement.Pete was an accomplished figure skater, avid skier, and enjoyed karate, becoming a black belt and Sensei. Many of his fondest memories were spent on the 7th Street beach in Ocean City, surfing with his High School buddies. He also…

— Read Full Obituary —

Michael G. Zollo

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Michael George Zollo, age 73, of Ocean City, N.J. formerly of Ambler, PA, passed peacefully into eternal life on Feb 11th 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family. Michael was born in Philadelphia PA on July 28, 1952 to the late Michael Dominic Zollo and Dolores (Buchse) Zollo.He was the oldest of four siblings. Mike greatly cherished his friendships and childhood in Ambler, PA. Michael attended the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Mt. Airy and was a graduate of PSD class of 1971 where he became a printer by trade. He excelled in sports at PSD where he played football, basketball and track throughout high school. In 2015, he was inducted into the PSD Sports Hall of Fame. He was employed by Ford / Visteon for 25 years and enjoyed his years after retirement living in NJ.He was the loving husband of Bernadette (Tracey) Zollo…

— Read Full Obituary —

Sr. Robert V. Bemis

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Robert V. Bemis, Sr., affectionately known as Bob to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, in Lewes, Delaware. Born on November 25, 1946, in Sanford, Maine, Bob's life was a testament to his unwavering kindness and his ability to make lasting connections with everyone he met.Bob's journey began in the close-knit community of Sanford, where he was raised by his loving parents, Clifton Bemis, Sr. and Clothilde Demers Bemis. He was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School, where he formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. After high school, Bob honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a period that shaped much of his character and values.Upon returning from service Bob married his sweetheart Debbie, and they moved from South Carolina to South Jersey 49 years ago. He found his calling as a scrubber technician at the B.L.…

— Read Full Obituary —