Josephine Mccollum

Josephine E. McCollum (nee Cheeseman), 75, passed away peacefully at home in Manahawkin, NJ on January 4, 2023.

Raised in Williamstown, NJ, Josephine moved to the Long Beach Island area in the late 1960’s where she met her husband, Walter B. McCollum.  She raised three children and enjoyed a career at the Atlantic City Hilton for over 25 years.  She loved sunshine, reading, entertaining, and loved her getaways to Palm Harbor, FL and Elk Lake, PA.

Josephine is predeceased by her husband, Walter B. McCollum and her son, David M. McCollum.

She is survived by her two sons, Walter J. McCollum and Mark A. McCollum, sister Vivian M. Maltese, grandchildren Kennedy J. McCollum and Zachary D. McCollum.

A private celebration of life will be held.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Josephine’s name to David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation by visiting www.davidsdreamandbelieve.org