Elaine H. Baum

(nee Collins)

Elaine went home to be with the Lord, with her family by her side, on March 10, 2026, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, formerly of Berlin, NJ, at the age of 88.

Preceded in death by her parents William Collins & Harriet (nee Dietz) and her late husband Steve Harduk. Beloved wife of Benjamin W. Baum. Loving mother Terry Pickard (Bill) of Eastampton, NJ, Steven Harduk (Anne) of Ormond Beach, FL, Sandra Harduk of the Florida Keys, Ken Baum (Wendy) of Haddon Twp., NJ and Glenn Baum (Rosie) of Florence, SC. Dear sister of Richard Collins (Yvonne) of Monroe Twp., NJ and the late William Collins (Barbara). Proud grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 6. Also survived by several nieces & nephews.

Elaine was talented musically; she had a beautiful voice and also enjoyed playing the piano. She and her husband Ben loved to travel and have been on many cruises. Elaine, in her free time, found peace in her coloring projects. She loved the Lord, and was a longtime member of Harbor Baptist Church. Elaine will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation Monday, March 16th from 10 to 11 AM at Harbor Baptist Church, 2131 Marne Hwy., Hainesport, NJ 08036, where her funeral service will begin at 11 AM.

Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Church.

Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home, Haddon Township, NJ www.jacksonfh.net