Diane M. Ottinger, 68, of Pennsauken

On September 21, 2026, Diane passed peacefully away at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hill, at the age of 68.

Diane was a longtime resident of Pennsauken. Loving mother of Diana Spavlik. Cherished grandmother of Eric Spavlik, Noel Fisher and Miranda Turner (Shaianne) . Adored great-grandmother of Isabella Perez (Bella) and Matilda Fisher-Burgos (Tilly).

Predeceased by her parents, Frank Donato and Laura Spavlik; brothers, Douglas Spavlik, Paul Spavlik, Michael Cutler and Mark Cutler; and the love of her life, Juan Serrano.

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Dick Wright, Retired Gloucester City Fire Chief, GCHS Alumnus

Surrounded by and in the loving care of his family, Dick passed peacefully at home in Pine Hill on September 24, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Camden, NJ, to the late Richard A. Wright and Frances Heade Wright, Dick was raised in Gloucester City, where he was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1963.

Dick began his career in the fire service in 1970 as a volunteer with the Gloucester City Fire Department. Over the course of his 34 years of dedicated service in public safety, he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief before retiring in 2004. He went on to serve as Fire Chief of Pine Hill for 21 years. Dick also served as Fire Inspector for Pine Valley and Building Inspector for Pine Hill and Lindenwold, continuing his commitment to protecting and serving his community throughout his career.

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Plan a Trip to America’s Top Leaf-Peeping Spot

Bucks County is the No. 1 leaf-peeping destination in Pennsylvania according to a search analysis from Priceline as featured in Travel & Leisure, Forbes, and Time Out. Take advantage of special hotel packages and offers with the best views of the countryside.

See the Views

Attention Gloucester City Residents! Please Volunteer for Fall Cleanup Day Oct. 10

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Fall Cleanup and Shredding Event is set for Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 1. The city is asking for all residents to volunteer. Mandatory meeting for Cleanup groups is Tuesday, October 6 at the Highway Department at 3 PM.

Questions, call Alex Tedesco, Street Superintendent at 856-456-0781.

Event Updates Due to the Weather

Please find the following weather updates due to the Nor’easter forecast:

Cancelled – New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival is cancelled for BOTH Saturday and Sunday due to the anticipated weather.
Cancelled – Philadelphia Zoo has cancelled the car show on Sunday, no information is available about a new date at this time. The Zoo will otherwise operate like normal.
Cancelled – Philly AIDS Thrift has cancelled the 21st Anniversary Block Party on Saturday – if there is news of a new date we will issue another statement. Please support PAT during this time of year – the store will be stocked inside with Halloween and fall gear all weekend.
Cancelled – Outside, Moved Inside – South Street Oktoberfest by Brahaus Schmitz has cancelled the outdoor portion of South Street Oktoberfest – festivities will move inside including special food and drink menus. Please get your Oktoberfest on at the Armory on Oct 9-10.
Cancelled – The larger South Street Fall Festival with PAT and Oktoberfest is also cancelled at this time.
Moved Inside – Evil Genius Oktoberfest will move inside on Saturday, from 12-6pm.
Moved Inside – Yards Oktoberfest will move inside on Saturday, from 12-4pm/
Postponed – Northern Liberties Farmers’ Market Fitness Festival is moved to October 3rd.
TBD – Berwyn Farmers’ Market Apple Fest is still on at this time.

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Fall in Love With Bucks County

Fall traditions start in Bucks County. From Halloween fun at Sesame Place Philadelphia to hayrides at Shady Brook Farm, Bucks County captures the nostalgia of your favorite fall moments. Create long-lasting memories and experience the magic of the fall season in Pennsylvania’s top fall destination.

Make Memories

Gloucester Day Cancelled

Westville Fall Festival Cancelled

Winslow Township Fall Festival

WINSLOW TWP (CNBNews)–You are invited to the Winslow Township Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3 at the Miller’s Farm for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. From pumpkin picking to scarecrow-making (bring long pants/sleeves for your scarecrow), there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Mark your calendar: Saturday, October 3rd(Rain date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026), 11 AM – 3 PM at Miller’s Farm, 134 Grove Street, Berlin, NJ 08009

Cooper Red Hot Gala Raises More Than $4 Million

Steel is rising in Camden, and so is the vision for the future of health care in South Jersey.

That vision will be the focus tonight as more than 1,000 guests gather at TRIAD1828 on the Camden waterfront for the 16th Annual Cooper Red Hot Gala. Since its founding by co-chairs George E. Norcross III and Philip A. Norcross, Esq., the event has raised nearly $33 million to support Cooper University Health Care and its continued expansion. This year, The Cooper Foundation expects to raise nearly $4 million.