Obituaries

Jonathan “Buddy” Thompson

November 26, 1997 - November 5, 2026

Memorial Service: Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at Woodstown Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 46 Auburn Rd, Woodstown, NJ 08098. A dinner will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to help cover funeral expenses. Checks can be written to Sharptown Church, Memo: Jonathan Thompson.

Jonathan “Buddy” Thompson, age 28, passed away on November 5, 2026, due to surgical complications at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Although his passing leaves an unimaginable emptiness in the lives of those who loved him, we find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering or in pain.

Buddy was the beloved son of Robert Thompson and Sherri Novak. He is survived by his grandparents, Janice and Joseph Schaffer; his Uncle Mike; and his siblings, Bobby Thompson, Mark Thompson and his wife, Erin, Christopher Thompson, Patrick Thompson, Anthony Thompson, and Natalie Novak.

He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews: Jacob, Grace, Evan, Isaac, Eli, Silas, Samson, Judah, Cameron, Brennan, Anthony, Kylee (Alex), Samantha, River, Jason, and Isabella. He was also an uncle to two great-nieces, with another on the way, and a great-nephew. He will be deeply missed by his loving girlfriend, Nicole, and, of course, his beloved “son,” Cow.

Buddy had a love for the things that made life enjoyable. He loved fast cars, motorcycles, fishing, fancy dinners, and cats. He was working toward building a career and a future that would bring him a sense of purpose and fulfillment. At just 28, he was at a point in his life where so much was still waiting for him. He had plans to pursue, goals to accomplish, and experiences he had yet to discover. He looked forward to one day starting a family of his own, a future that held so much promise.

Above all, Buddy had a heart of gold. He loved his family and cherished the friendships that meant so much to him, especially his best friends, Shawn and Trevor. He was loved by so many, and his absence will be felt in countless ways by those whose lives he touched.

Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for their care and compassion throughout Buddy’s time there.

Though his time with us was far too short, Buddy will forever remain a part of the lives and hearts of those who loved him.