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- Camden man
charged with stabbing ex-girlfriend
August 19, 2004
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- A Camden man was arrested late Tuesday night on charges of
stabbing his ex-girlfriend and a neighbor who heard her screams
and came to her aid.
- Both victims, whose names police did not release, suffered
multiple stab wounds and were listed in critical but stable
condition yesterday at Cooper University Hospital, authorities
said.
- Oshain Lambert, 29, of the 1300 block of Merrimac Road, was
charged with two counts of attempted murder, making terroristic
threats, burglary, endangering the welfare of a child, resisting
arrest, and weapons offenses. Lambert is being held at the
Camden County jail after failing to post $500,000 cash bail. His
18-year-old ex-girlfriend was holding the couple's infant
daughter when Lambert began stabbing her, authorities said.
- The baby was not injured.
- Lambert went to his ex-girlfriend's home at the Woodmere
Apartments on the White Horse Pike in
Stratford around 11 p.m. Tuesday. He knocked on the door,
entered the apartment, and began stabbing the woman, according
to police. He stabbed the 24-year-old neighbor when he came to
help. Lambert fled, but he was arrested in Laurel Springs by
Stratford and Somerdale officers. Two knives and a machete were
recovered from the crime scene, authorities said.
- Diners can surf Internet at new Stratford
eatery
- Tuesday, June 22, 2004
By EILEEN SMITH
Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
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- At the month-old Burger King on the White Horse Pike, Eric
Wynn discovered something faster than the fries.
- "Wow, it's the Internet," he said, surveying a row of
flat-screen monitors.
- BK's cybercafe serves up free access to the Web, as well as
wireless fidelity, commonly known as Wi-Fi.
- "We wanted to offer our customers a special experience,
something that sets us apart from other fast-food places," said
Gregory R. Winans, vice president of U.S. Restaurants, the Blue
Bell, Pa.-based franchiser of 38 Burger Kings in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania.
- The new format also includes comfy club seating and carpeted
areas, more often found in quick-casual restaurants like Panera
Bread.
- "It's a softer environment, not a fast-food environment,"
Winans said.
- U.S. Restaurants rolled out its cybercafe prototype in Blue
Bell in 2000, the brainchild of CEO Steve Lewis. Stratford is the
second restaurant to go online; Glassboro will follow later this
year.
- Winans said the program is the first of its kind in the Burger
King organization and has the philosophical blessing of the
corporation, although the company isn't contributing financially
to the concept.
- It's an idea whose time has come, he said.
- "At the Blue Bell store, acceptance was slow," noted Winans,
42. "This one, from the day we opened, it took off - little kids,
old ladies, everybody."
- Today, sales at the Pennsylvania restaurant are 40 percent
higher than at comparable Burger Kings that aren't online. It's
too early to track sales on the Jersey side, but Winans notes
sit-down traffic is 15 percent higher than in typical BKs, and
salads are outpacing burgers.
- In addition to independents, other chains are introducing the
cybercafe. Starbucks already offers Wi-Fi at its stores in Cherry
Hill, Haddonfield and Marlton, as does Borders in Marlton, Mays
Landing and Mount Laurel.
- McDonald's is rolling out the concept gradually, starting in
metropolitan New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle. The
fast-food giant is considering payment methods ranging from
coupons-with-purchase to a flat $3-per-hour fee.
- In the Pennsylvania store, Burger King initially issued a
ticket for Internet access with the purchase of a value meal.
- "That was cumbersome," Winans recalled. "So we thought, why
not give it away?"
- Here, U.S. Restaurant retrofitted a Ponderosa restaurant,
because its size - 6,500 square feet, compared to the typical BK's
3,500 square feet - would accommodate the computer stations. Its
proximity to the PATCO Hi-Speedline also attracts commuters with
laptops.
- Online, patrons can surf the 'Net and send and receive e-mail.
Filters were installed to block pornography, Winans said.
- Sara Piscitelli, 14, of Gibbstown, stopped by for a Coke and
to chat with friends via AOL's Instant Message system.
- "I have a computer at home, but I think it's fun to come in
here," she said.
- Wynn, a 44-year-old medical transport technician from Camden,
dipped French toast sticks in syrup as he surveyed the screen.
- "I've almost got the hang of this," he said. "It's a lot more
fun than just sitting and eating." Reach Eileen Smith at (856)
486-2444 or
esmith@courierpostonline.com
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- SNELL,
JOHANNAH L. 'COOKIE'
(nee Redinger) Age 62 of
Stratford, NJ on June 7, 2004.
Born in Northfield, NJ. - She worked as a Register
Nurse at several area hospitals.
Beloved wife of George H. Snell. -
- Devoted mother of
- Deborah (Richard) DeCarlo,
of West Berlin;
- Catherine 'Cathy' Gilday,
of Glenolden, PA; and
- Beth Parrillo, of Erial;
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- Loving grandmother of
Stefanie Bellace; and Zachary Bellace;
- Sister of Louis (Lisa)
Radinger, Jr., of Bristol, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at
- 11am on Friday at
Haddonfield United Methodist Church, Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ.
- Burial Haddonfield United
Methodist Church Cemetery, Haddonfield, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for
Relatives and Friends Friday 9:30-10:30am prior to Funeral Service at:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
- 712 NO. WHITE HORSE PIKE
STRATFORD, NJ
PH 856-783-5100
-
www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to - Haddonfield United
Methodist Church Nursery School, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ
08033.
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- Activities cut from
Stratford school budget
By BERNIE MIXON
Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
- Many extracurricular activities - including Honor Society and Peer
Mediation - will end this school year after voters defeated the
2004-2005 Stratford School District budget.
- The Stratford School Board also cut nonessential busing, a
third-grade teacher, a Reading Recovery consultant and Yellin stage
band, and will charge community groups to use school buildings on
weekends.
- After the budget defeat in April - the fourth year in a row -
borough council set $150,000 as the amount to be cut from the budget,
leaving it up to the school board to decide what cuts to make.
- "We've never had anything like this," said Superintendent Albert K.
Brown. "This is unprecedented. It really has everybody fired up in this
town."
- Terri Raphelson, who has two children in the district - one in third
grade and the other in sixth - said parents were upset about the cut in
activities.
- "I think people think there are no rewards for the kids as far as
striving for good grades and behavior," said Raphelson who also is PTO
president.
- "It affects you even if you are not into sports but you are into
clubs," Raphelson said. "There are a lot of things on that list that are
for everybody."
- The Stratford school district has about 900 students in
pre-kindergarten to eighth grade.
- The district operates two schools Parkview School, which has
pre-kindergarten to third grade, and Samuel S. Yellin School, which has
fourth to eighth grade. Students in ninth through 12th attend Sterling
High School.
- In addition to the $150,000 in cuts ordered by borough council, the
budget situation worsened when the district was hit with an additional
$50,000 in unbudgeted student placement costs.
- That meant the school board needed to come up with $205,500 in cuts
from next year's school budget.
- Among the items on the list of cuts include: boys basketball, girls
basketball, field hockey, wrestling, softball and cheerleading.
- The arts also suffer losses in areas such as instrumental band,
chorus, the Yellin Stage Band, and Drama club.
- Other cuts include Honor Society, school newspaper, student council,
yearbook, chess club, Battle of the Books club and peer mediation.
- Parents and educators alike say the loss of the extra-curricular
activities will rob students of important experiences.
- "The socialization of being part of a team and being part of a group
effort is a positive and important experience for kids," Brown said. "It
would be a real sad loss for our kids not to have those experiences
without a doubt."
- Some feel the cuts are a way for the district to capture the
attention of parents.
- "They chose to take the extracurricular programs away as a way to
punish the parents," said Danielle Bailey, parent of two children in the
district. "I can afford to supplement that, it's the kids whose parents
can't afford it or don't have the time" who will suffer.
- Mayor Tom Angelucci said borough council feels the school board can
find $58,000 in cuts in other area's of the district's budget to save
the activities.
- "My opinion is these particular programs were cut to get exactly
what they wanted. The problem is I want these kids in the eighth grade
to have sports and honor society and all the things that they cut,"
Angelucci said.
- There are no plans by borough council to revisit the amount of cuts
the council required the school board to make, Angelucci said.
- Meanwhile, Brown said efforts are under way to try to find a way to
provide students with some sort of activities next year.
- "One of the problems is we don't know where this is going to end,"
Brown said. "We are going to look at other ways to raise the money."
- "We could do fund raising. We are looking at charging a student
activity fee. We are trying to see how we can pare down the costs and
run a basic program," he said.
- As it stands now, the district is operating under the assumption
that extracurricular activities will not be part of student life in the
fall.
- "There is a lot of shared blame here between the board of education,
the school administration, the town council and the voters of
Stratford," Brown said. "The only ones who are innocent are the kids."
- WHERE TO CALL
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- Stratford School District: (856) 783-2555.
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- CATHRALL,
GEORGE H.
Age 79, of
Stratford, NJ.
- Suddenly on May 29, 2004 at
Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Born in Stratford, NJ, he served in WW II in
the U.S. Navy and then
- worked as a Supervisor Captain
at New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Beloved husband of Jane (nee Homan) Cathrall.
-
- Devoted father of
- George (Adele) Cathrall III, of
Washington Twp., NJ and
- John 'Guy' (Cindy) Cathrall, of
Blackwood, NJ;
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- loving grandfather of Ryan and
Adam Cathrall.
- Brother of Jack M. (Bertha)
Cathrall of Stratford and
- twin brother Raymond (Carmine)
Cathrall, of Miami, FL.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 8:00pm on
Thursday at
- Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick
Road, Stratford, NJ.
Viewing and visitation for relatives and friends Thursday 6:30-8:00pm at
Saint Luke R.C. Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to
- Saint Luke R.C. Church c/o
Organ Fund, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ 08084.
Cremation and interment of ashes will take place privately with the
family.
Funeral under the direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD, NJ
PH - 856-783-5100
-
www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
- DISALVATORE,
LINDA L. RAMBO
Age 57 years of Stratford
- died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 in
Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia.
-
- Linda was born in Camden,
raised in Paulsboro and recently lived in Bellmawr and Stratford.
- She was the Bookkeeper for
Mitchell's Hardware, Hurffville with over 30 year's service.
- At one time she played guitar
and sang in a band called the 'Blue Jay's'.
- Linda was an avid HORSE lover
and enjoyed all animals.
- She was the daughter of the
late George and Caroline Rambo.
She is survived by her son Matthew M. DiSalvatore, Jr. - and her fiance Paul Anderson,
both of Stratford;
- her sister, Barbara R. and
Charles Marl of North Wildwood;
- her niece Keli Hanley of
Churchville, PA
- and her great nephews Keith and
Jack.
The funeral service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, May 8, 2004 in the
- McBRIDE-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 228
West Broad Street, Paulsboro.
-
- Friends may call Friday evening
from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday morning after 9 AM until service time.
- Interment Eglington Cemetery,
Clarksboro.
- In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the
- Camden County Humane Society,
125 Barnsboro/Salina Road, Lakeland Complex, Blackwood, NJ 08012
- FORD, DONALD
On May 3, 2004, of
Stratford, NJ.
- Age 46.
Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Gagliardi). -
- Devoted father of Donald Jr.,
Shane, and Stephanie.
-
- Loving son of the late Barbara
(nee Lohrmann) and Thomas Ford and his wife Elaine of Marlton.
- Dear brother of Dan and his wife
Elaine of Berlin and Patty Meyler of Irvington.
-
- Son-in-law of Doris Gagliardi of
Laurel Springs and the late George.
- Brother-in-law of Doris
Armbruster of PA, George Gagliardi, Jr. of Laurel Springs,
- Sharon Neborak of Erial, Carol
Cianci of PA, Joseph Gagliardi of Laurel Springs,
- Nicholas Gagliardi of Waterford
Works, and James Gagliardi of Stratford.
Don was active with the Stratford Youth Organization Baseball - and had worked for M. Parker Auto
Electrical Wiring.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing - Wednesday evening 7:00-9:00PM and
Thursday morning 8:30-9:30AM at the
Costantino Funeral Home
231 W. White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00AM at - St. Lawrence Church, White Horse
Pike, Lindenwold.
-
- Interment Gate of Heaven
Cemetery, Berlin.
-
- In lieu of flowers contributions
to the Ford Children's Fund c/o the funeral home are preferred.
-
- Additional information at:
www.costantinofuneralhome.com
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- MAZZEO, ROSE M.
(nee Giralo). Age 81, of
Stratford, NJ.
- On April 29, 2004, at Virtua-West
Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
Wife of the late Anthony A. Mazzeo.
-
- Mother of Michael L. Mazzeo of
Strathmere, NJ,
- Kathy (Leslie) Turinsky of
Stratford and
- Elaine (Joseph) Angelucci of
Stratford;
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- grandmother of Anthony & Joseph.
- Sister of Andrew Grant.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass
- at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday
- at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church,
35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery,
Berlin, NJ.
- Viewing and Visitation for
relatives and friends on Tuesday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
www.zalefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
- Alzheimer's Assoc. S.J. Chapter,
11000 Lincoln Dr. West, Suite 7, Marlton, NJ 08053.
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- PAIGE BARNARD O'CONNELL -- JAMES
TEESDALE
- Announcement has been made of the engagement of Paige
Barnard O'Connell to James Teesdale, both of
Stratford.
- She is the daughter of Mary O'Connell and John Robert O'Connell of
Camden, ME. He is the son of Mary Ann Teesdale of Sewell and the late
John Teesdale.
- A November 13 wedding is planned.
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- MULLEN, REV. MSGR.
EDWARD F.
Of Stratford,
NJ. On April 11, 2004, Easter Sunday,
- at the age of 75 years.
Msgr. Mullen is survived by several nieces and nephews. -
- Monsignor was born in
Philadelphia and attended St. Charles College, St. Mary's Seminary, and
Catholic University.
- Ordained in 1954 at the Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception in Camden,
- he would have celebrated his 50th
Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood in May.
- Retired in 2002, Monsignor served
as Pastor of
- Our Lady of the Angels, Cape May
Court House,
- Our Lady of Victories,
Landisville,
- St. Francis de Sales, Barrington,
-
Christ the
King, Haddonfield, and
- St. Augustine, Ocean City
- in addition to many other
positions in the Diocese.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday April 15,
2004 2:00-7:45PM at -
St. Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Rd. Stratford.
- At 8:00PM Rev. Msgr. Joseph
Pokusa, Chancellor of the Diocese of Camden
- will celebrate the Mass of Jesus
Christ, the High Priest.
- Homilist will be Rev. James J.
Durkin, Pastor of St. Luke Parish.
-
- There will also be a viewing
Friday April 16, 2004 8:30-10:45AM at St. Luke's.
- Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Morgan,
Diocesan Administrator will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at
11:00AM.
- Homilist will be Rev. Msgr. John
J. Clark.
- Interment will be in Holy Cross
Cemetery Mays Landing with Funeral Liturgy at 2:30PM in the main mausoleum.
-
- Memorials may be sent to
- St. Joseph Carpenter Society
- c/o St. Joseph's Pro Cathedral
- 2907 Federal St. Camden, NJ
08105.
- Inquiries concerning the funeral
arrangements may be made to:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME
712 N. White Horse Pike
STRATFORD, NJ 08084
856-783-5100
- WEIDMAN, HENRY JR.
'HARRY'
On April 12, 2004 of
Stratford, NJ.
- Age 80 years.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Bell).
-
- Devoted father of
- Diane Bannon and her husband
Joseph of Laurel Springs,
- Susan McElroy and her husband
Kevin of W. Berlin,
- Henry 'Harry' Weidman, III and
his wife Carole of Linwood, and
- Beth Fitzgerald and her husband
Doug of Skillman.
-
- Dear brother of Joan North wood
of Springfield, PA.
-
- Proud Grandfather of 18.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday evening
- 7:00-9:00 PM and Thursday morning
9:00-10:00AM at the
EUGENE R. ZALE FUNERAL HOME
712 N. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ 08084
www.zalefuneralhome.com
Harry was a patriot and dedicated WWII Navy Veteran.
- He was retired from General
Electric in Philadelphia.
-
- There will be a Celebration of
Life 10:45 AM at
- St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
Rt. 70 Cherry Hill, NJ.
- Interment Locustwood Cemetery.
- GATT, CAROL LOUISE
(Nee Lloyd) 58, of
Stratford, NJ
- on March 20, 2004 at Virtua-West
Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
-
- Born in Philadelphia, PA, she
worked as an Office Clerk at West Jersey Hospital, Camden, N.J.
Beloved Wife of Joseph T. Gatt.
-
- Devoted Mother of Michelle Gatt
of Voorhees and Amy Gatt of Westmont.
-
- Daughter of Earl & Claire Lloyd;
- Sister of Earl (Lourdes) Lloyd
Jr.,
- Sister in Law of Anthony (Ginny)
Gatt;
- also survived by 3 Nieces and 4
Nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass
- at 11am on Wednesday at Saint
Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Cremation and Burial of Ashes
will be held privately at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
- Viewing and Visitation for
Relatives & Friends Wednesday 9:30-11am
- at Saint Luke R.C. Church,
Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Funeral under Direction of:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ 08084
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- TRICIA A. FRANCHETTI --
CHRISTOPHER P. CONNELLY
- Announcement has been made of the engagement of Tricia A.
Franchetti of Stratford to
Christopher P. Connelly of Haddon Heights. She is the daughter
of Margaret and James Franchetti of Stratford.
He is the son of Joseph Connelly of Runnemede and the late Marie
Connelly. A May 15 wedding is planned.
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- ROI, BARBARA
E.
(nee Slack)
- On March 12, 2004 ,of
Williamstown,
- formerly of
Stratford.
Devoted wife of Louis A., Jr. -
- Loving mother of Lynn
S. Stites (Bob),
- Michele D. Tongate
(Perry) and
- David L. Roi.
-
- Dear daughter of Arthur
Slack and step-daughter of Otto Robinson and pre-deceased by her
mother Virginia Robinson.
-
- Grandmother of Krista,
Melissa, Julia & Lena.
- Sister of Dennis
Robinson (Maria), Karen Cesario and Audrey Romano.
- Also survived by
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing
- Monday evening from 7
to 9pm and
- Tuesday morning from 10
to 11am at
- GARDNER FUNERAL HOME,
BELLMAWR, 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr.
- Funeral Service 11am.
- Interment Hillcrest
Memorial Park Cemetery, Hurffville.
-
- In lieu of flowers the
family requests that donations be made in Barbara's memory to
- The Komen Foundation
for Breast Cancer, P O Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
- Expressions of sympathy
may be e-mailed to
-
Condolences@GardnerFuneralHome.com
- JOB, JOHANNA
M.
(nee Heijne). Age 63, of
Stratford, NJ.
- On March 10, 2004,
- after a brief illness at
Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
-
- She was born in
Amsterdam, Holland.
She worked as a Waitress at Dom's Restaurant, Lindenwold, NJ.
Wife of Walter S. Job. -
- Sister of Albertus
(Johanna) Heijne.
- Aunt of Sandra (August)
Wellner,
- grand aunt of Wesley and
Danny Wellner,
- sister-in law of Stella
(Noel) Stocker, and
- Charles (Susan) Job;
- also survived by many
nieces and nephews,
- and grand nieces and
grand nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday at - Saint Luke R.C. Church,
Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ.
Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends Friday 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ-
www.zalefuneralhome.com
Burial on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA
- MCGUIGAN,
FAITH M.
(nee Mooney), age 61, of
Stratford, NJ
- on March 5, 2004 at home.
Faith was a Member of Arch Bishop Prendergast Alumni, Altar & Rosary
Society of St. Luke and Red Hat (Cardinal).
Beloved wife of John 'JACK' C. McGuigan.
-
- Devoted mother of
- James (Beth) Walsh of
Cherry Hill;
- Mary Alice (Mark)
Kilpatrick of Stratford;
- Kevin (Michelle) Walsh of
Melrose, MA;
- Mary Alice McGuigan,
HiNella;
- Donna Dougherty of
Stratford;
-
Theresa (Craig) Leib of Laurel Springs and
- Anne Marie Peters of
Laurel Springs.
-
- Loving grandmother of
- Ryan, Kerri, Allison,
Jaclyn,
- Abigail, Elizabeth, Sean,
Ryan,
- J.R. (Craig), Chrisden,
Casey,
- Roy, Jack and Michelle.
-
- Sister of Ann Bryer;
Peter Mooney and the late Jane Meyers.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 11am
on
- Wednesday at Saint Luke
R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven
Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
Viewing and visitation for relatives and friends Tuesday evening
6-9pm and Wednesday morning 9:30-10:30am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD, NJ
PH 856-783-5100
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to
- American Cancer Society,
1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
- STEPHANIE L. HOEHING
-- KRISTIAN L. TORCHIA
- Announcement has been made of the engagement of
Stephanie L. Hoehing of Stratford
to Kristian L. Torchia of Mullica Hill. She is the
daughter of Ms. Doris Hoehing of
Stratford and Mr. James R. Hoehing of
Stratford. He is the son Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Olsen of Mullica Hill. A June 26 wedding is
planned.
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GUSTAFSON, SENJA MAE
Age 25, died suddenly in
Willingboro, NJ
- on February 26, 2004.
She and her family recently moved from
Stratford, NJ. -
- Surviving is her
Fiance, Jeff Pietrusko and her beloved daughter Dana Elise
Pietrusko,
- as well as her Father
Robert Gustafson of Michigan, her Stepfather Alan Kaiser of
British Virgin Island.
- Sister of Kersten
Kaiser of Virginia Beach, VA. Dennis Gustafson of Michigan and
Daniel Kaiser of Camden, NJ.
Relatives and Friends are invited to Senja's Life Celebration
- on Wednesday from
10-11AM at
- St. Matthews's
Lutheran Church 318 Chester Ave. Moorestown, NJ.
-
- In lieu of Flowers
Donations will be Accepted for the
- College Fund of Dana
Elise Pietrusko
- c/o INGLESBY/GIVNISH
- 600 E. Main St.
- Maple Shade, NJ
08052-1310
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TOWNSEND, RALPH F., JR.
66, died at his home
in Clearwater, Fla.,
-
February 12, 2004.
-
Before retiring to Florida, Mr. Townsend was a long-time
resident of Stratford, NJ.
-
He was
a teacher at Sterling
High School from 1960-1994.
-
His
love was coaching baseball and soccer.
-
Mr. Townsend graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 1956
and received his B.A. from Lafayette College in Easton, PA in
1960.
-
He
received his M.A. at Texas Tech University in 1973. He also
studied in Saltillo, Mexico and Tucaman, Argentina.
-
He was the founder of the
Tar-Kill Soccer Club
in Stratford, NJ.
-
He was
the Baseball Coach of the Week/Month at various times with the
Philadelphia
Inquirer and the
Courier-Post of Camden, NJ.
-
He
received the distinguished Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
1967.
-
He
received the Stratford
Mayor's Award of Citizenship in 1978.
-
He
received the Man of the Year Award 1993 from the Stratford
Lindenwold Rotary Club.
-
He
received the Founder's Award in 1995 for the Tar-Kill Youth
Soccer Club.
-
He was
inducted into the Sterling High School Athletic Hall of Fame May
23, 1997.
-
While in Florida, Mr. Townsend served as part-time Sports
Information Director at
Clearwater Christian College.
-
Mr. Townsend is survived by his father, Ralph F. Townsend, Sr.,
-
his
sister Marjorie Townsend Hall,
-
a niece
Kimberly Hall and a nephew Timothy Hall.
-
A memorial service was held in the college chapel on Wednesday
Feb. 18, 2004.
-
Memorials may be sent to the
-
Clearwater Christian College,
-
Director of Planned Giving,
-
3196
Gul-to-bay Boulevard,
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Clearwater, Fla. 33759.
- (above photo from the
CCC website)
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Funeral under the direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Stratford, NJ
PH: 856-783-5100
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PANCRAZIO, STEPHEN E.
On February 22, 2004, of
Stratford (formerly of Clementon).
- Age 43 years.
Survived by his wife Kimberly A. (nee Patterson), -
- children Daniel
attending Stockton College,
- Thomas at the
University of W. Virginia,
- Christina and Matthew
both of Stratford,
-
- his mother Darlene L.
(nee Magee) Pancrazio of Lindenwold,
- brothers Donald of
Lindenwold,
- Gregg of
Sicklerville,
- Michael of Albion,
- Scott of Blackwood,
- sisters Donna
D'Agostino of Somerdale, and
- Diane Pancrazio of
Lindenwold.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on
Thursday eve. 6:30-8pm - with funeral services
starting at 8:00pm at the
- ORA L. WOOSTER
FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021.
-
- Cremation will be
private following the services.
- In lieu of flowers,
the family would appreciate memorial donations be made directly
to the funeral home.
- Squeaky wheel getting the
grease at Laureba Park???
- Missing - hoops on the Basketball Courts
- Missing - lines on Tennis Courts
- Missing - lines on Basketball Courts
- Missing - lines on Volleyball Courts
- We have - bent volleyball posts (still wonder why we have
volleyball courts on asphalt??)
- We have - aggressive foliage (thorns, and trees) protruding from
and overgrowing the fence.
- We have - lights that do not work (2).
- We have - glass littered sport recreation courts.
- And all this for almost five thousand dollars in taxes per year.
(I know, I know, it doesn't all go to the boro)
-
UPDATE: Mayor Angelucci did, as he usually does, promptly respond
to my email. It seems some (or most?) of the folks back in that
area want only the playground equipment to stay (monkey bars,
swings, etc?). This topic has been brought up at the past few
Council Meetings with local residents in attendance, according to
the Mayor. I must add that it is quite an asset having Mayor
Angelucci's insight so readily available to the people of
Stratford. He always replies to my email inquiries, no matter how
off-the-wall. Finally, I would urge anyone with a question or a
problem to email the appropriate town official and relay that
problem to them. Email addresses for the various department heads
can be found on the
Official Boro site. Now, I just hope JK gets my email about
the potholes at Stratford and Wellington before I lose my frontend.
- UPDATE 02.23.04 Potholes have been fixed (next day). I'm
impressed, that was QUICK! Thank you.
- WEAVER,
RAYMOND A.
On Tuesday, February 10,
2004,
- Raymond, a resident of
Stratford for 58 years, died peacefully
at home with his family.
- He has moved on to be
with his wife of 59 years, Gladys,
- also his son Raymond and
his grandson Jimmy.
-
- He has left behind a
daughter, Laura Weaver (nurse) of Blackwood.
- Three sons, Jerry of
Collins Lakes, NJ, Dennis of Sicklerville, NJ, and
- Steven of Erial, NJ.
- Also 13 grandchildren, 13
great grandchildren,
- a brother Russ of
Florida, and a sister Cass of Delaware.
He had served in the Army from 1940-1945. - He worked as a welder for
Formigli Corp. for over 25 years, had retired in 1987.
- Then became a crossing
guard for the past 15 years for the Stratford school district,
- where he was honored by
the school children for his services of the past 2 years.
-
- Mr. Weaver was a happy,
friendly man who was loved by everyone, adults, children, and even
animals.
- (And we can't forget he
was very young looking for an 81 year old)
-
- He will be greatly
missed.
Services will be held 12PM from the - KNIGHT FUNERAL HOME, 14
Rich Ave., Berlin,
- where friends may call
after 11AM.
- Interment Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.
- Sheriff's officer kills
himself
- Monday, February 9, 2004
- By JASON LAUGHLIN
Courier-Post Staff
LOGAN
Stratford man dies after disturbance
in Logan
- A Camden County sheriff's officer who shot himself after
a weekend disturbance at a township hotel died Sunday morning,
authorities said.
- James P. McKeown, 60, of Stratford,
died from a self-inflicted stomach wound at Cooper University Hospital
in Camden, police said.
- McKeown, a sheriff's officer for more than 16 years, got
into an argument with a female about 11 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn
Select Bridgeport on Center Square Road in the Bridgeport section of the
township, police said.
- Officers responding to the disturbance call found
McKeown in the hotel parking lot.
- As they started to speak with him, McKeown pulled a
handgun from his waistband and shot himself once in the stomach, police
said.
- Officers rushed to his attention and provided medical
care until the Logan Township EMS arrived, police said.
- A South Star helicopter airlifted McKeown to Cooper,
where he died at 7:38 a.m. Sunday.
- No other details about the incident were available
Sunday
- Neither Camden County Sheriff Michael W. McLaughlin nor
other sheriff's department representatives could be reached for comment.
- McKeown was in the news almost exactly one year ago.
- He was working as a guard in Camden County Superior
Court when he was knocked to the floor and kicked repeatedly by a
defendant as he and other officers tried to handcuff him on Feb. 6,
2003.
- SOMMERS,
SOPHIE IRENE
On Feb. 2, 2004, (nee Schultz)
age 94 years, of Stratford.
Beloved wife of the late Leo Joseph Sommers. -
- Loving mother of
- Dorothy B. Wiederecht of
Blackwood,
- Leonard J. (Sonny) of
Stratford,
- Robert T. of Magnolia,
- Donald D. of Gibbsboro and
- Rev. Edward P. of
Stratford.
-
- Also survived by 1 brother
Edward Schultz of Toms River,
- 2 sisters Regina Sulkowski of
Boonton, Eleanor Cassidy of Toms River,
-
- 12 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family may call - Thursday evening
7:00-9:00p.m. and Friday morning 9:15-9:45a.m. at the
- EVOY-BANASZ FUNERAL HOME,
- 129 White Horse Pike, Haddon
Heights.
-
- A Mass Christian Burial will
be celebrated Friday, 10:30a.m at
- St. Lawrence R.C. Church,
South Ave. and No. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold.
-
- Interment St. Joseph's Cem.,
Chews Landing.
- MCCLAIN,
RICHARD
Age 41,
-
Sterling High
Class of 1980,
- passed away at his home in
St. Petersburg, FL
- on January 9, 2004.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Vanessa McClain of California,
- his life partner, Kyle Bult
of Florida,
- and many dear friends.
Richard will be missed greatly.
- CLARK, MARGARET
MARY
(nee McHale), 86, of Stratford,
NJ
- on January 17, 2004 at Camden
County Health Service, Blackwood, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Michael and Mary McHale; -
- wife of the late William T.
Clark,
- sister of the late James,
- Catherine,
- Anna and
- Marie.
-
- Devoted Mother of Denise
Schellhorn;
- Kevin (Paula) Clark; and
- Kathleen McGuirl;
-
- grandmother of Ryan, Lauren,
Kelly, Kevin, Meghan, Lisa and Tyler.
- Sister of Teresa McHale;
Elizabeth DiCiurcio; Thomas McHale; and Raymond McHale.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass at 10am on - Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C.
Church Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven
Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
- Viewing and Visitation for
relatives and friends
- Tuesday evenings 7-9PM and
Wednesday Morning 9-9:30AM at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Ph 856-783-1500
www.zalefuneralhome.com
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- FORD, JOSEPH P.
81, of Stratford, NJ,
- on January 16, 2004 at his
residence.
Husband of the late Bettie S (nee Stockman) Ford. -
- Father of Pattie (Howard)
Sofield of Sicklerville,
- Linda Ford-Shaw (Bob), of
Audubon,
- Denise (Scott) Scragg of
Cherry Hill, and
- Kelly (Marianne) Ford of
Stratford,
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- Brother to Sister M. Agnes
Loretta R.S.M. of Merion, PA,
- Grandfather of 9,
- Great Grandfather of 1,
- Cousin of Evelyn Murdock.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at - 10:30AM on Tuesday at Saint
Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven
Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
- Viewing and Visitation for
Relatives and Friends Tuesday, 9:30-10:30AM at
- Saint Luke R.C. Church,
Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to - Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves
Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
-
- Funeral under the direction
of
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME INC.
OF STRATFORD, NJ
PH: 856-783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
- RICCO, ANTHONY
70, of Berlin, NJ on January 14, 2004 at his
residence.
Born in Camden, NJ, - Anthony was the past Owner of Ricco's Cyclery Store Somerdale, NJ,
- also Past President & Member of Tansboro Fire
Company and
- Member of Lindenwold Moose Lodge.
Husband of Eleanor J. (nee Palecki) Ricco. -
- Father of Daniel Ricco of Clementon, and
- Michael Ricco of Pine Hill;
-
- Grandfather of Michael and Matthew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy Service at 12 noon on
Monday at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
STRATFORD, NJ
PH 856-783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.- Viewing and Visitation for relatives and friends
Monday 11am to 12 noon at
- THE FUNERAL HOME.
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to
- American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
- GRIFFIN, ANNA M.
(nee Hickey) 84 of South Cairo, NY
- formerly of Stratford,
NJ
- on January 9, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospice,
Hudson, NY.
Born in Derby, CT on Sept 24, 1919, - daughter of the late Christopher B. and Ruth
(Wheeler) Hickey.
- She was predeceased by her late husband Gilbert
'Rusty' Griffin.
-
- Anne served as a Councilwoman for the Boro of
Stratford, NJ from 1971-1987 during which time she assumed the duties as
- Director of Stratford Police Dept., Fire Dept.,
and Property, Parks and Public events.
- She also was founder and guardian of the Father
and Son Junior Auxiliary,
- Director of Miss Stratford Pageant and
- Stratford's Golden Anniversary Coordinator.
Mother of Robert (Louise) Fritz, of So. Cairo, NY; - Grandmother of Robert E. Fritze, of So. Cairo,
NY; and
- Suzanne Pires of Manassas, VA;
- Grandmother of 6.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11am on Friday at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Ph: 856-783-5100
Burial Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, NJ. Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
Friday 10-11am at THE FUNERAL HOME.
- ROBERTS, CHARLES
83, on December 29, 2003
- at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Formerly of LaFollette, TN, he moved to Stratford in 1959.
- He was the manager of the Stratford Esso Station
from 1959 to 1973.
- After the station was sold, he worked for Patco
and retired in 1986.
Beloved husband of Uldean (Deane) (nee Longmire) Roberts for 61 yrs. -
- Devoted father of Donald (Eileen) Roberts, of
Willow Grove, PA; and
- Kimberly (Dean) Simone, of Cherry Hill.
-
-
- Brother of Geneva Jordan of Jacksboro, TN.
- Loving grandfather of Melissa, Stephanie and
Matthew Roberts
- and Andrew, Brent, Eric and Nicole Simone.
-
- Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service - at 10am on Saturday at
- Burial Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends Friday 7-9pm at:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 N. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
PH: 856-783-5100
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to the
- CANTERMEN, MAE K.
(nee Kamman) On December 21, 2003 of Stratford, NJ
- age 74 years.
Loving wife of Kent for 56 years. -
- Dearest and loving mother of Charlotte Cantermen
of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Patricia A. Houchins of Stratford, NJ.
-
- Devoted and loving grandmother of
- Robert W. Alpaugh, Jr. of Mason, OH,
- Ryan W. Alpaugh of Phila.,
- Rodd W. Alpaugh of Elkton, MD,
- Shane M. Houchins and Kyle Houchins, both of Stratford, NJ.
-
- Great-Grandmother of Adriannah M. Alpaugh of
Elkton, MD.
- Sister of Irma Kandle of Paulsboro, NJ and
Phyllis L. Antonelli of Pennsauken, NJ.
-
- She is also survived by her former sons-in-law,
Bob and Mike
- and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces &
grand nephews.
Mrs. Cantermen was a member of the Eastern Star, Wildwood Chapter. -
- A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec.
26th at 11:00am
- at the St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 601 N.
Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Michael's Church at the above address.
Arrangements under the direction of the LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY,
Atco NJ 856-767-0539
- KIRSCHNER, WILLIAM JOSEPH
Age 83, of Stratford,
NJ.
- On December 22, 2003, at Kennedy Memorial
Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Born in Philadelphia, PA.
He served in the U.S. Marines Corp. in WWII in the South Pacific. - He also was a Master Mechanic at Northern
Contracting of Philadelphia, PA, for 50 years
- .
Loving husband of the late Casemere S. (nee Klevecka) Kirschner.
-
- Devoted father of Janis L. (Weston) Egbert of Stratford, NJ,
-
- devoted grandfather of William R. McLaughlin of Stratford, NJ,
- brother of James Kirschner and John Kirschner,
- also many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday - at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road,
Stratford, NJ.
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to
- Saint John of God Community Services, 1145 Delsea
Drive, Westville, NJ,
-
- Funeral under the Direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD, NJ
PH 856-783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
- BOOTH, JOHN J.
Age 81, of Stratford,
NJ on December 17, 2003
- at Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia,PA.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a retired Manager at M.A.B. Paints of Philadelphia, Pa.
for 50 years - and a Professional Baseball Umpire for 35 yrs.
- He was also a member of the Baseball Umpire Hall
of Fame of Delaware County.
Husband of Mildred L. (nee Butler) Booth. -
- Father of Patricia Booth, of Stratford, NJ;
- John J. (Mary Jo) Booth, Jr., Gloucester Twp. NJ;
and
- Joseph T. Booth, of Stratford;
-
- Grandfather of Jeffrey & Zachary.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at - 10am on Saturday at Saint Luke R.C. Church,
- Warwichk Road, Stratford, NJ.
- Burial, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives &
Friends, Friday 7-9pm and Saturday 9-9:30am at
EUGENE J. ZALE, INC.
712 N. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Ph: 856-783-5100
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Luke Church, 55 Warwick
Road, Stratford, NJ 08084
www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
- GLADYS &
WILMER ANGEROTH
- Gladys Mae (Davidson) and Wilmer Charles Angeroth
- of Stratford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
- Dec. 5, 2003
-
- They have two children:
- Paula Melborne of Ringoes and
- Alexa Golub of Marlton.
-
- They also have four grandchildren.
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- IRWIN, ROBERT F.
Age 78, of Margate, NJ, formerly of Stratford, NJ,
- suddenly on November 25, 2003.
Husband of Margaret (nee Price), -
- father of John M. and Charles E. Irwin, Barbara M. Koci,
Patricia R. Daniels,
-
- also survived by 8 grandchildren.
Funeral Mass Saturday 11 am at the Church of the Epiphany, - 2801 Ventnor Ave., Longport, where friends may call
- beginning at 9:30am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays
Landing, NJ.
Contributions may be made to St. John of God, 1145 Delsea Drive, Westville, NJ 08094.
(GEORGE H. WIMBERG FUNERAL HOME, Ventnor, NJ, 609-822-1929).
- MARY
& DANIEL McCLEERY
- Mary Ellen (Dean) and Daniel V. McCleery of Stratford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 20.
- They have seven children: Kathy Jamison of
Voorhees; Debbie Iepson, Dan, Charlene Sims and Sandy Gogolin, all
of Stratford; Jeanie Lowden of Hilltop; and Deana of Cherry Hill. They also have 14
grandchildren.
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- November 19, 2003
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- ANDERSON, CHARLES F.
On November 18, 2003,
- Charles of Oswego, NY formerly of Stratford,
NJ
- age 83 years.
Beloved husband of the late Alva C. (nee Clay). -
- Survived by daughters Mary Mulgrew of Wytheville, VA and
- Charlene Gurney of Oswego, NY.
-
- Sister Marie Graf of Bellmawr,
- 14 grandchildren,
- 10 great grandchildren,
- cousin Rev. John Anderson of Moorestown, Caff Toscano of
Levittown, PA
- .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on
- Friday 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the
- ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME - 51 Park Blvd. - Clementon,
NJ 08021.
-
- The family will meet Sat. 9:45 at St. Lukes RC Church - 55
Warwick Rd., Stratford
- where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10:00am.
-
- Interment Gate of Heaven
Cemetery.
- TOLGAROGLOU, ALEXANDROS 'PAPOU'
On November 18, 2003 'Alex' of Stratford, NJ, age 63 years.
Beloved husband of the late Christina (nee Markellos). -
- Survived by son, Demetrios 'Jim' of Clementon,
- daughter Maria Macry of Stratford,
- two grandchildren Christopher and Victoria,
- and four sisters Penelope, Eftihia, Joanna, and
Despina, all of Greece.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing in church, - Monday 10-11am followed by funeral services
- at 11am
- 65 Mercer St., Cherry Hill.
-
- Internment: Locustwood Mem. Park, Cherry Hill,
NJ.
- Arr. by the ORAL L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park
Blvd., Clementon.
- SLADE, ROBERT CHARLES
69, of Stratford, NJ,
on November 13, 2003 at his residence.
Born in Camden, NJ. He served in the US Army. - He also worked as a Selector at Owens Corning
Fiberglass, Barrington, NJ.
Husband of Betty E. (nee Wachowiak) Slade. -
- Brother of Edward Slade, of Stratford;
and
- Marie Whitman, of Magnolia;
-
- also many Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Service and Cremation was held private with the Family. Cremation Service under
the Direction of:
- Seven area schools win statewide award
- Saturday, November 15, 2003
By LAVINIA DeCASTRO
Courier-Post Staff
- Seven schools in South Jersey are among 25 in the state that have
received the 2003 Governor's School of Excellence award.
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- "We're thrilled," said Carol Vita, principal of the Yellin School in Stratford.
"This has been a total team effort."
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- The George Washington School in Camden, Bordentown Regional High School,
Evergreen School in Woodbury, Harrison Township School as well as Joyce Kilmer and Thomas
Paine International elementary schools in Cherry Hill also received the $25,000 award.
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- They were picked because they demonstrated significant improvement in
academic achievement over at least two years as measured by standardized test scores or
other criteria.
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- "We are pleased with the recognition of Washington school as a
Governor's School of Excellence," said Bart Leff, spokesman for the Camden School
District. "It shows that the Camden school district provides an effective education
for children."
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- Each of the schools also demonstrated progress in at least five other
categories, such as increased parent involvement, improved student attendance, and
creative and increased community partnerships and use of technology.
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- The Yellin school, for instance, increased parental involvement by
installing software that allows parents to check their children's grades online.
Attendance at the Yellin School also went up after the school implemented a tougher
attendance policy, Vita said.
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- Yellin School will likely use the money to buy a mobile computer lab with
25 to 30 terminals.
- "That is on our wish list," Vita said.
-
- The award is part of Gov. James E. McGreevey's education reform agenda
and will be given for the first time this year.
-
- A reception honoring recipients will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at
Drumthwacket, the governor's residence in Princeton.
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- EGAN, FRANCIS 'JIM'
On November 13, 2003 of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 68 years.
-
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- Beloved husband of Shirley M. (nee Chludzin-ski).
-
- Devoted father of Christine Egan and her
companion Randy Abbot of Haddonfield,
- Jim Jr. of Pine Hill,
- Scott and his wife Geraldine of Laurel Springs,
- Kathleen Marlowe and her husband Charles of
Voorhees, and
- Dyan Egan and her Fiancé Keith Zalfino of
Lincoln Park.
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- Dear brother of Elaine Feaster of PA.
- Loving grandfather of seven.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing - Sunday afternoon 5:00-7:00PM and Monday morning
8:30-9:30AM
- at the COSTANTINO FUNERAL
HOME
- 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
10:00AM
- St. Lawrence Church Lindenwold.
-
- Cremation and interment private.
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the
- American Cancer Society or
- American Diabetes Society
- c/o the funeral home are preferred.
-
- The SYAA Knights Cheerleaders had their
first competition on November 2, 2003 and the results were as follows....
- 100's
were Co-champions with the Oaklyn Cougars
- Unlimited's
came in 3rd place
- Their Next Competition is this Sunday November 9, 2003 at Highland High
School
- Then they will be hosting the 3rd annual SYAA
Cheer Classic at Sterling High School....
- Visit the SYAA website at...www.syaaknights.com
- Thanks to Coach Michele DeBlasio for the heads-up.
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- ALICE & HARRY SIMPKINS JR.
- Alice G. (Beach) and Harry C. Simpkins Jr. of
Stratford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 27.
- They have two children: Alice Nancy Miller of Erial and Rosemary of Stratford. They
also have seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
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- ALICE & LOUIS VENELLA
- Alice Elizabeth (Kannengeiser) and Louis Martin
Venella of Stratford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 24.
- They have four children: Scott of Haddon Township; Jeff of Glassboro; Gwen of Polland,
Ohio; and the late Amy. They also have five grandchildren.
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- NICOLE &
EDWARD MAENNER
- Nicole
Marie Sexton and Edward M. Maenner were married Aug. 9 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church,
Lindenwold.
- The bride is the daughter of Tina M. and George V. Sexton of Stratford.
A graduate of Sterling High School,
Somerdale, with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and psychology from Rowan
University, Glassboro, she teaches third grade for LEAP
Academy, Camden.
- The bridegroom is the son of Gail and Edward J. Maenner of Philadelphia. A graduate of
North Catholic High School, Philadelphia, he is an electrician for Local 98-IBW, Philadelphia.
- The couple lives in Stratford.
- (Posted 10/23/03)
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- KAY, THOMAS R.
On October 10, 2003
- of Stratford, age 76.
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- Survived by his loving wife Fay (Elizabeth) Kay
(nee Monaghan).
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- Loving father of Thomas of Medford,
- David of Long View, Washington State,
- James of Collingswood,
- Barbara of Voorhees,
- Michael of Berlin Borough,
- John of Somerdale, and
- Christopher of Stratford.
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- Grandfather of 25 and 3 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday at 8:30AM - DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME, White Horse Pike at
South Ave., Lindenwold.
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- Mass of Christian Burial 10AM at St. Luke's RC
Church, Stratford.
- Interment private.
- A viewing will be held at the funeral home on
Monday evening from 7-9PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated, to - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St.
Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
- 1-800-822-6344.
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- SHANNON JOHNSON -- PETER MARINUCCI
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- Rita and Mark Johnson of Stratford announce the engagement
of their daughter, Shannon Lee Johnson,
- to Peter Marinucci of Stratford,
- son of Rita Marinucci of Laurel Springs and Albert Marinucci of Jacksonville, Fla.
- A July 30 wedding is planned.
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- HELEN & HARRY BERRY
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- Helen Anna (Kohout) and Harry Richard Berry
- of Stratford
- celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 26.
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- They have three children:
- Ronald B. and Diane H. Barrett, both of Stratford; and
David G. of Somerdale.
- They also have eight grandchildren.
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- DEL SIGNORE, PHILIP A.
60 of Stratford, NJ,
- formerly of Gloucester Twp., NJ
- on October 7, 2003 at Jefferson Hospital for
Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA he served in the Vietnam War in the US Navy. - He worked as a Retail Sales Consultant at
Cingular Wireless, Deptford, NJ.
Devoted husband of Rosina (nee Germana) Del Signore. -
- Nephew of Phyllis (Paul) Brook of Swarthmore, PA;
- Son-in-law of Vincent J. Germana of Stratford;
- Brother-in-law of Bennet (Joseph) Consalvi of
Valley Forge, PA;
- also survived by nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass - at 10:30am on Friday
- at Saint Luke R.C. Church Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
- Burial Holy Cross Cemetery Yeadon, PA.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
Friday 9-10am at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
- PARKER, GERALD L.
Of Stratford, on 9/28, age 45 yrs.
- Son of Elizabeth (nee Brown).
- Services were private & under
the direction of THE CRERAN FH of Oaklyn, NJ
- Publication date: 10/07/03
- DUNCAN, ELVA MAY
(nee Barnes) 87 of Stratford,
NJ
- on September 11, 2003.
Born in Phila., PA. She was a Homemaker.
Wife of the late Archibald Duncan. - Mother of Elizabeth M. Duncan, of
Hi-Nella, NJ;
- Grandmother of Holly M. Harris and
-
- Friend Anita Kalowy of Stratford;
- Noel & Bill Samosky of Newfield,
NJ;
- David J. Booth, of Collins Lake, NJ;
and
- Donald & Nancy Booth of Pennsauken;
-
- Great Grandmother of
- Brian D. Samosky, Shannon E. Booth; and
Julie M. Booth.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10am on Tuesday at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ ph 783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
Burial Locustwood Memorial Park Cherry
Hill, NJ.- Viewing and visitation for relatives
and friends Tuesday 9-10am at the funeral home.
-
- Publication date: 9/14/03
- ZANGER, WILLIAM B.
Age 52 of Stratford, NJ
- suddenly on September 5, 2003 at his residence.
Born in Woodbury, NJ, he worked as a pharmacist at Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, - and was a graduate of Philadelphia Pharmaceutical
College.
Son of William H. & Claire J. Zanger of Stratford, NJ; -
- Brother of Carol L. (Thomas) Besser of
Tabernacle, NJ;
-
- Uncle of
- Lisa Marie Besser of Tabernacle, NJ;
- Marlena Lynn Besser of Ewing, NJ and
- Thomas (Christine) Besser of Atco, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10am on Thursday at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
- Burial Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
Thursday 9-10AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
- American Diabetes Assoc., 1060 No. Kings Highway,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
- .
-
- Marcella (Wagner) and Earl Wayne Ryker
-
- of North Fort Meyers, Fla.,
- formerly of Stratford,
- celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
- on August 28, 2003.
-
- They have five children:
- Wayne of Florida;
- Carol Chojnacki and
- Dale, both of Berlin;
- Karen Grubbs of Erial; and
- Ken of Stratford.
-
- They also have 13 grandchildren and
- nine great-grandchildren.
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- DEICHERT, REV. WILLIAM R.
On August 26, 2003 in Collingswood, NJ,
- formerly of Stratford,
- at the age of 92.
Husband of the late Emma (nee Engle). -
- Also survived by three children,
- William R. III of Stratford,
- Marlowe Warner of VA,
- Ardie M. Midgett of Gibbsboro,
-
- also seven grandchildren,
- ten great grandchildren and
- two great, great grandchildren.
He was a retired cost control accountant of RCA of Camden. - He was a member of many of the area local
Methodist Churches.
A viewing will be held Saturday morning 9:30 to 10:30am at the - Winslow United Methodist Church, Hay St.,
Winslow.
-
- Interment in the Church Cemetery.
-
- No Friday evening viewing.
-
- It's been requested by the family in lieu of
flowers, kindly make contributions to the
- Diabetes Assoc. of Camden County.
-
- Arrangements by KNIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Berlin, NJ.
- LANCELOTTI, DANIEL J. 'LANCE'
Died Thursday, July 31, 2003
-
- Beloved husband to the late Carol Crush of
Allentown.
-
- Son of the late Helen Slaughter of Stratford.
-
- Brother of the late James of Vineland.
-
- He is survived by a sister Rose (Lancellotti)
Schlagle of Bellmawr,
- devoted nephews Robert Schlagle of Absecon, John
and Walter Felix of Allentown,
- god-child Steven McGouldrich, now serving in
Afghanistan,
- sisters-in-law Betty McGouldrich, Verna Crush,
and
- brother-in-law Kenneth Crush.
He was a resident of Stratford for over 50 years. - He was a member of St. Gregory's Church in
Magnolia and
- the South Jersey Silent Club.
-
- Lance was an avid bowler, he had been bowling in
numerous leagues for the last 60 years.
- Even in his 80's he bowled regularly at La Martinique Lanes in Stratford
and had been there since its inception.
- Also, Lance enjoyed camping and reading.
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm at the - DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME, White Horse Pike at
South Avenue, Lindenwold.
- Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St.
Gregory's Church in Magnolia at 10am on Thursday.
- Interment will follow at New St. Mary's Cemetery
in Bellmawr.
-
- In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
- Deaf Ministry c/o Father Brian O'Neill,
- St. Gregory's Church, 340 Evesham Ave. East,
Magnolia, NJ 08049.
-
-
- Publication date: 8/05/03
- The SAO Girl's 10-and-under tournament team, Stratford Storm, won
the State Championship in Bayshore on July 12th and then went to Ashley, Pa. where they
placed 5th in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship. They are the first girl's team in
the history of the league to make it to Regionals. They are managed by Head Coach
Don Mealey, Coach Kevin McGoldrick and Coach Jim Gallagher.
-
- MAGOLDA, ANN ROSE
(nee Marino) Age 79 of Stratford,
NJ
- on July 27, 2003 at her residence.
Born in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Magolda was a former school teacher at St. Luke School for 16
years and - an active member in Saint Luke's Church of
Stratford for 40 yrs. and also
- a member of Catholic Daughters of St. Luke's.
- She also worked in the Camden County Data
processing department.
Beloved wife of Charles A. Magolda. -
- Loving mother of
- Charles (Roseann) Magolda, Roanoke, VA;
- Peter (Marcia) Magolda of Oxford, OH; and
- Ann (Peter) Della Porta of Bryn Mawr, PA;
-
- Grandmother of 8;
- Sister of
- Peter Marino of Cincinnati, OH;
- Josephine Versaggi of No. Wildwood, NJ; and
- the late Ramona Dinon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10am on - Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick
Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Calvary Cemetery Conshohocken, PA.
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 9-9:30am (TODAY) at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100
www.zalefuneralhome.com
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Saint Luke Catholic School, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ 08084 in her name.
- Wednesday, July 30, 2003
- Stratford residents form nonprofit to educate people about porphyria
- By ANGELA RUCKER
Courier-Post Staff
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- AVI STEINHARDT/Courier-Post
Stratford residents Stephen Duff, who has the rare metabolic disorder porphyria,
and his wife, Diana Brooks, formed the Cure Porphyria Organization, hoping to educate
physicians about the disease, attract funding and spur research that aims to unravel the
disease.
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- Having leafed through the medical practice's entire waiting room library of magazines,
Stephen Duff and Diana Brooks set upon a better use of their time: composing, by hand, the
documents needed to create a charitable nonprofit corporation.
- New Jersey approved the application earlier this month for the Cure Porphyria
Organization, and, with time and luck, that just may make the Stratford couple's
waiting-room waits a thing of the past.
- It's a milestone for the e-mail group Duff started three years ago from his home
computer to connect with people who, like him, have porphyria, a rare metabolic disorder
that has no cure.
- "I'm glad to see it expand that much," Duff said earlier this week. "I
think now that we're a formal nonprofit and once we receive the federal nonprofit
designation, we'll be able to get the grants we need.
- "Without the formal process, you can't get corporate donations, you don't qualify
for grants."
- Duff, his wife, and the more than 300 people from throughout the world who have signed
on to his e-mail support group over the years are hoping that completing mountains of
paperwork does more than give an official endorsement to their group and Web site, www.cureporphyria.org.
- They want to educate physicians about the disease, attract funding and spur research
that aims to unravel the disease, not simply manage the symptoms.
- "Ultimately we would like to find a cure," says Duff, who is 51 and was
diagnosed with porphyria in 1999.
- Admittedly, starting a nonprofit group is not easy work. Duff lucked out when he
married Brooks one year ago. She had grant-writing experience from a job with the federal
government in Alaska.
- James Fruscione, assistant director of the New Jersey Division of Revenue's Business
Services branch, often will recommend do-it-yourselfers consider hiring an attorney or an
accountant.
- Once someone decides to form a nonprofit, there are the decisions about mission,
structure, trustees. And that is only the beginning. There are gaggle of state and federal
forms with number and letter designations to complete. Their Web sites
(www.state.nj.us/treasury and www.irs.gov)
offer guidance.
- As onerous as the task is, however, Fruscione says: "It gives you
credibility."
- "We have thousands of people go through this. They do succeed. They do raise
money," he said.
- In New Jersey, the fees to file as a nonprofit start at $75.
- A member of the Cure Porphyria Organization's e-mail list donated the cost in memory of
a relative who died of the disease, said Brooks, who encourages others inspired to form a
nonprofit to go for it.
- "People who make money off of this make it seem like it's terribly
difficult," she said. "You can do it yourself. It's not impossible."
- There is at least one other national group devoted to porphyria, but Duff said he and
many on his e-mail list were turned off by the annual fee to gain full access to the Web
site. Duff, who retired much earlier than he had planned from his job as a chemical
engineer, receives disability payments. Though he had no problems qualifying for
assistance, he can cite several instances when others in the group did.
- Porphyria is often misdiagnosed as anything from multiple sclerosis to lupus to a
psychiatric disorder. In fact, it is a group that includes at least eight disorders.
- What they have in common is this: an excess of porphyrins build up in the body.
Normally cells convert porphyrins to heme, a compound that combines with the protein
globin to form hemoglobin. It is essential to normal body functioning.
- When that process goes awry, symptoms include abdominal pain, weakness, nausea, nerve
damage, fatigue, seizures, depression, forgetfulness and painful, swollen skin.
- The most unusual symptom is red urine, described on the American Liver Foundation's Web
site as a "spectacular port wine color." And though it is rare, there are
pronounced pockets of the disease in South Africa and Sweden, where a number of the
organization's e-mailers live.
- The only way most people have even heard of the disease is if they've seen The Madness
of King George, a movie that showed efforts of multiple physicians to diagnose King George
III's malady, which historians now know was porphyria.
- Dr. Eric Deppert, Graduate Hospital's vice chairman of the Department of Medicine, is
Duff's physician and a medical consultant for the organization. He said between five and
10 people in 100,000 have porphyria, but that it is often misdiagnosed.
- "In clinical practice, I take care of about 10 patients with porphyria, and most
doctors don't believe I have one because they've never seen one," he said.
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- `Are we there yet?'
- Tuesday,
July 22, 2003
Family vacations can be tolerable with a little help from a friend
- By KIMBERLY WEHRLE
(Courier Post) Static Writer
-
- The warm days of summer are upon us and teens,
- as well as families, have planned out how they will
- spend their summer vacation.
-
- To most teens, this is an exciting time, but to others,
- it can mean a trip they would rather not take.
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- Spending a week with the family could make some teens long for a boring math class while
others look forward to spending quality time with Mom and Dad even if it requires looking
at the back of their heads for hours on end wondering aloud, "Are we there yet?"
-
- Is it cool to go on vacation with your family, or is vacation only fun if it's with your
friends?
-
- The answer may surprise you.
-
- When asked which vacations were most enjoyable, the total numbers were very close.
-
- In a recent survey of South Jersey teens ages 13 to 19, 55 percent agreed that
vacationing with the family is not a big deal, while the other 45 percent said vacations
with friends are much cooler.
-
- "Vacations were originally intended for families, and they should be spent building
family memories whether they be good, bad or painfully annoying," said Elizabeth
Licorish, a junior at Paul VI High School.
-
- Others said that going with your friends is a lot better than spending your free summer
days with family members. Most agreed that you can be yourself and not have to worry about
doing things that only your parents want to do.
-
- "I would rather go with my friends," said Steve Sefchick, a junior at Sterling
High School. "You are more likely to do something that's fun. Friends definitely know
how to have a good time."
-
- Yet, some teens claim that taking a trip, regardless of who it is with, can be fun,
depending on the vacation destination.
-
- If you vacation with friends, the activities may be more enjoyable, but you will
probably have to pay for the time you are away. Going with your family may leave you with
some boring activities, but more money in your pocket for future spending.
-
- One easy way to solve the problem when going on a family vacation is to nicely ask your
parents if you can bring a friend along.
- This way, you will have both relatives and a good friend to spend your time with.
-
- If your parents decide to plan the day doing something that you and your pal are not
interested in, ask if you can join them for some of the day, and then go off and do your
own thing afterward.
-
- Whether you're vacationing this summer with family or friends, make the most of your
trip, because before you know it, you will be heading back to school.
-
- Kimberly Wehrle is a junior at Paul VI High School. E-mail Static at Static@courierpostonline.com
- Click
here to find more Courier Post <<Static>> articles by Kimberly Wehrle
- age 79, of
Elkton, MD, formerly of
Stratford, NJ,
- died Thursday, July 17, 2003.
- Born on May 6, 1924 in Camden, NJ,
-
- Mrs. Wehrle was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years,
Charles J. Wehrle, Sr., -
- her children,
- Christine M. Trout, Buena, NJ,
- Charles J. Wehrle, Jr., and
- Mark H. Wehrle, both of Stratford, NJ,
- Janis Phillips, Elkton, MD, and
- David W. Wehrle, Hainesport, NJ,
-
- a brother,
Charles Trobich, Burlington, NJ,
- and eight grandchildren,
- Cheryl, Andrea, Edward, Matthew,
Rev.
Joseph Piekarski will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial - at 11AM on Monday, July 21,
- Immaculate
Conception Church, Bow Street, Elkton
- with visitation in the
church chapel from 9-10:45AM.
-
- Entombment in New
St. Mary's Cemetery,
Bellmawr, NJ.
-
- Contributions may be
made to
- the American Cancer
Society,
- HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS,
-
103 W. Stockton St., Elkton, MD, 21921
- This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in the Courier Post.
the full article can be found here.
- Stress of war takes toll on soldiers, kin
- Monday, July 21, 2003
By RICHARD PEARSALL
Courier-Post Staff
- Some relatives watch the news from Iraq compulsively, drawn by a need to know their
loved one is OK, if only for another day.
- Others find it too painful to be reminded that another American soldier has been killed
in what has come to seem like a daily event.
- Some believe the war was justified; others that it was a mistake.
- Some want to know precisely when their son or daughter is coming home; others fear that
would only add to their already excruciating anxiety.
- But all of the half-dozen South Jersey parents interviewed for this article agreed on
one thing: This phase of the war is more difficult to cope with than the one that preceded
it.
- ...
- Lynn Parker of Stratford hasn't seen her husband in five
months and won't for at least seven more. That is, unless the military higher-ups decide
to keep his National Guard unit in Kuwait for another year, a distinct possibility.
- Parker, who talks to her husband, Spc. Robert Parker, by text messaging three times a
week and once a month by phone for 15 minutes, is more worried about him now than she was
during the actual war.
- His company enters southern Iraq on missions every day.
- "When a car pulls up outside, I wake up and just wait for the knock on the
door," Lynn Parker said. "That's the fear. . . . It's every day, every
minute."
- Lynn Parker said recently her husband's morale has gone down.
- "It's not the fear, I just think it's the depression," Parker said. "The
whole thing is starting to wear on them. They've already been there five months and they
know it's still going to be at least seven months until they get home."
- Parker said her husband had asked to come home when their youngest son William, 2, who
is terminally ill, was in the hospital. But the Army hasn't allowed it, she said.
- This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in the Courier Post.
the full article can be found here.
- PAPARO, HELEN
(nee Shugallo) 85, of Stratford, NJ
- on July 8, 2003.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. She worked as a Assembler at Taylor Lock Company, Philadelphia,
PA for 20 years.
Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Paparo. -
- Loving mother of
- Janice H. Cavanaugh, of Stratford and
- Frances M. (Walter) Kider of Voorhees;
-
- Devoted grandmother of
- Michael Cavanaugh, Charles Cavanaugh,
- Joanne Cavanaugh and Lisa (Michael) Parkhill;
-
- Great Grandmother of Gregory and Christopher Parkhill;
-
- Sister of Rose Cullen.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at - 10am on Friday at
- Saint Lawrence R.C. Church, White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends Friday 8:30-9:30am at:
- MC BRIDE, FRANCIS X.
84, of Stratford, NJ, on July 7, 2003,
- at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army. - He worked as a System Analyst at Navy Aviation Supply Philadelphia,
Penna. for over 30 yrs.
Husband of the late Margaret A. (nee Clark) McBride. -
- Father of
- Patricia McBride of Stratford and
- James McBride of Stratford.
-
- Brother in-law of
- Alma McBride of CA; and
- Alice McBride of Westmont, NJ.
Relatives are friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at - 10am on Thursday at
- Saint Luke R.C. Church Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
- There will be no evening viewing.
-
- Funeral under the Direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pk
Stratford, NJ Ph 783-5100
-
- Publication date: 7/08/03
- By DANIEL WALSH
Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
- Friday, June 20, 2003 - A Haddonfield builder wants to transform the Stratford School
into senior housing while maintaining the 1921 school's architecture.
- Franklin Clapp placed the high bid of $250,000 during the Stratford Board of
Education's auction of the Princeton Avenue school Thursday. The school board meets
Tuesday to decide whether to accept the bid and sell the building, which residents called
the Princeton School.
- "The inside of that place is just gorgeous," Clapp said Thursday.
"You've still got the old chestnut trim. You've got the ceilings that are 15 to 20
feet high."
- Clapp's initial proposal calls for transforming the school's interior into about eight
condominiums. He would maintain the building's facade and probably the baseball field next
to the school.
- "We have a lot of people, including myself, who want to save the
architecture," Mayor Tom Angelucci said. "These two high bidders sound like they
want to save the architecture."
- Clapp and South Jersey developer Daniel Vecchio submitted the two high bids. Vecchio
proposed renovating the school for office space.
- "I think people will be pleased about what this will be for," school
Superintendent Al Brown said. "It's a ratable, it'll pay taxes and preserve the
building."
- Local residents had been concerned the school district would sell the building for too
low a price to a developer who would then demolish the school. Many believed the auction
wasn't well advertised, and borough officials asked Brown last week to delay the auction.
Brown refused.
- Clapp entered the picture almost literally at the last minute. He met with Borough
Administrator John Keenan before Thursday's 11 a.m. auction, drove over to look at the
school, and arrived at the auction just in time to bid before even inspecting the school.
- His plans give some hope to opponents of the school's sale. Julie Galezniak, the
treasurer of Stratford's historic commission, is still nervous about the school's fate.
- "I really was hoping we could've kept (the school) within the town, but the school
board wouldn't cooperate," Galezniak said.
- Virginia Colangelo of Delran grew up on Vassar Avenue and was one of seven Fitzpatrick
siblings to attend the Princeton School. She said she was sad the building was being sold
but hoped its buyer would maintain the structure.
- "If I can just ride by it and show my children," Colangelo said. "This
is the person I became because of this school."
- Colangelo, 53, can still describe the school from top to bottom and recalls learning to
read there while in the first grade in 1957.
- "I still have a `Dick, Jane and Sally' book from that school," Colangelo
said. "They taught us to read from that book."
- If the school board votes Tuesday to sell the building, it must sell it to Clapp, the
highest bidder, Brown said. Clapp would pay 10 percent up front and have 60 days to close
a deal, Brown said.
- FLYNN, MARY
(nee Roach) Age 73 of Stratford,
NJ on June 30, 2003
- at
Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, NJ.
- Wife of the late
Stephen A. Flynn Sr.
-
- Mother of
- Stephen A. Flynn
Jr., of Las Vegas;
- Kevin Flynn of
Woodbury;
- Brian T. Flynn of
Gibbsboro;
- and the late John
Flynn;
-
- Grandmother of
Stephen B. Flynn.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass - at 10am on Monday
- at Our Lady of Grace
R.C. Church, White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ.
-
- Burial New Saint Mary's Cemetery,
Bellmawr, NJ.
-
- Viewing and
Visitation for Relatives and Friends
- Sunday 7-9pm and
- Monday 9-9:30am at:
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to - St. Vincent De Paul
Society c/o Our Lady of Grace Church,
- 35 No. White Horse
Pike, Somerdale, NJ 08083.
- KELLEY, CLYDE W.
Age 74, of
Stratford, NJ on July 1, 2003
- at his residence.
- Born in
Kurthwood, LA.
- He worked as a
Senior Designer at Day and Zimmermann, Inc., Philadelphia, Penna. for 35 yrs. and retired in 1993.
- Husband of
Elizabeth J. (Betty) (nee Johnstone) Kelley.
-
- Loving Father of
- Jeanine Cyphert,
wife of William Cyphert, of Erial;
- Linda Kelly, wife of
Erik Wilke, of Austell, GA; and
- Cathi Lorey, wife of
David Lorey, of Stratford.
-
- Beloved P-Pop of
- Daniel Cyphert,
- Matthew Cyphert,
- Rachel Lorey,
- Julianna Lorey, and
- Colin Lorey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service - at 1pm on Saturday at
Visitation for Relatives & Friends Saturday, 12 noon - 1pm at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. -
- In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to
- Samaritan Hospice, 5
Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
- OPPERMAN, JOHN HADDON
Age 88 of
Stratford, NJ on July 2, 2003 at his residence.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. - He worked as a
Tool & Die Marker at J. JEB MFG HiNella, NJ for 35 years.
- Member of Knights
of Columbus Bishop Eustace General Assembly.
Husband of Anastasia (nee Kulka) Opperman. -
- Father of
- Anastasia (Greg)
Jaremenko of Lansdale, PA;
- John H. Opperman Jr.
of Stratford;
- Andrew (Jana)
Opperman of Willingboro and
- Ronald (Barbara)
Opperman of Stratford.
-
- Grandfather of
- Matthew,
- Alex,
- Rachel,
- Cory
- and the late
Lisa.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at - 11am on Monday at
- Saint Luke R.C.
Church Warwick Road,
Stratford, NJ.
- Burial Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and
Visitation for Relatives and Friends
- Sunday 7-9pm and Monday 10-10:30am at:
- Publication date: 6/05/03
- GALLAGHER, VIVIAN BEATRICE
(nee Hill) Age 86, of Stratford,
NJ
- passed away on June 4, 2003
- at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ
after a short illness.
Mrs. Gallagher was the widow of the late James J. Gallagher. -
- Mrs. Gallagher was born in Philadelphia, the
daughter of the late Wyndam H. Hill and Catherine Ferry.
- She Attended Philadelphia schools, married James
in 1935 and over the course of years lived in Stratford, NJ, Findley, OH and Largo, FL.
- Mrs. Gallagher was in the retail business for a
number of years, employed by Gimbels in Philadelphia and Strawbridge & Clothier in
Cherry Hill, NJ.
-
- In her last years prior to retirement, Mrs.
Gallagher was employed in the service industry by the Travel Lodge Hotel Chain.
-
- After her husband passed away in 1996, she left
her home in Strawberry Village, Tansboro, NJ
- and returned to Stratford to live with her son
and his wife.
Mrs. Gallagher is survived by four sons - James J. Gallagher, of Arcadia, FL;
- Charles R. Gallagher, Sr., of North Ft. Myers;
- Joseph Gallagher, of Springfield, MO;
- and Paul Gallagher, Sr., of Stratford,
NJ.
-
- Grandmother of 16;
- Great Grandmother of 25;
- and Great Great Grandmother of 3.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11am on Saturday at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives &
Friends Saturday 9-11am at the funeral home.
- www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
- surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2003
- at Kennedy Memorial hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Tessie Jaskolski was the former owner & operator of White Lantern Tavern of Somerdale
from 1960 to 1985.
Devoted wife of the late Edward Jaskolski and the late James Hutchinson. -
- Loving mother of Joan A. (son-Jim) Fuller, of
Stratford.
-
- Beloved grandmother of Jeffrey Fuller, Kimberly
Fuller,
- Edward Fuller, Kristin Fuller, and Jamie Fuller.
-
- Great grandmother of 5.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her Funeral Mass - at 10am on Saturday at St. Luke R.C. Church,
Warwick Rd., Stratford.
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.
- Viewing and visitation for Relatives and Friends
Saturday 8:30-9:30am at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 N. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ 783-5100
- In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to St. Luke R.C. Church Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ in her name.
www.Zalefuneralhome.com
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003
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- MICHAEL SCHWARTZ/Courier-Post
Residents and the Stratford Historical Preservation Commission hope to save the Stratford
School. Built in 1921, it has been empty since a ceiling collapsed three years ago. A
church suggests turning it into a community center.
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- By DANIEL WALSH
Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
The signs on the White Horse Pike say "Welcome to Historic Stratford." -
- But school officials on Thursday plan to auction off one of the town's two remaining
nonresidential structures of historic significance - the Stratford School on Princeton
Avenue.
-
- A movement is under way to stop the sale of the building, built in 1921.
-
- United Methodist Church wants to transform the building into a community center, while
local historians and members of borough council want to save what little remains of the
borough's history.
-
- "You can't really put a price tag on the value this could lend to our kids and
residents," said Julie Galezniak, treasurer of Stratford's historical commission.
"Without an appreciation of our past, we lose track of where things will go in the
future."
- Several generations of Stratford children attended the grammar school before the board
of education moved most classes to other facilities.
-
- The school board kept its offices on the first floor and an alternative school operated
on the second floor until three years ago.
- That's when a drop ceiling caved in during a thunderstorm, prompting school officials to
close the building, Borough Administrator John Keenan said.
-
- The structure still retains signs of life. Air conditioners remain in windows.
- And a flier posted in the window of the front door advertises for teaching assistants -
with an application deadline of June 23, 2000.
-
- After the drop ceiling fell, school officials estimated building renovations would cost
$1 million. That price tag, which included installing an elevator, proved way off the
mark, Keenan said. The only real problem was a "shoddy renovation" done more
than 10 years ago when the drop ceilings were installed, Keenan said.
-
- "They scared us with a high figure," Keenan said. "The roof is fine. The
windows are fine. The bricks are fine, though someone did a second coat of mortar, and
they did a shoddy job. Margaret (Westfield) said it was the best shape of any school she'd
seen." Westfield is a Haddon Heights architect whose niche is historic buildings.
-
- "It definitely could be rehabilitated, and it definitely has historic value,"
Westfield said. "I remember feeling very enthusiastic about the building and its
potential. Generations have gone to school there, and it's a landmark on the street,"
Westfield added. "It's a shame it could be sold and demolished."
-
- School Superintendent Al Brown and Business Administrator Denise DiGiandomenico did not
return phone calls seeking comment. School officials originally had been willing to give
the structure to the borough government. But the borough's historical commission was tied
up with the restoration of the nearby Quaker Store, the other remaining historically
significant nonresidential structure in town. The borough also had just bought three new
land tracts and was building a firehouse.
-
- "We couldn't find any outside organization to take (the school) and run with
it," Keenan said. "Of course, we didn't want to be the ones to take the wrecking
ball to it. So we gave it back to the school board, not knowing what to do with it."
-
- Two months later, the Rev. Terrie Prescott of United Methodist Church approached borough
officials about transforming the building into a community center. Prescott later met with
school officials but didn't have the funding at the time.
- She now hopes to seek grants for the community center project. Although the Stratford
School is the "perfect" site, Prescott hopes to build one regardless of what
happens to the building.
-
- Galezniak insists grants are available to pay for the school's renovation.
-
- "The New Jersey Historic Preservation Trust is highlighting old schools now,"
Galezniak said. "Many communities are doing the same thing."
- One of those communities is Collingswood, where the downtown Zane School on Haddon
Avenue was restored as an office building in 2000. The $1.8 million price tag was far
higher than what's been estimated for the Stratford School.
-
- Walt Baxter, president of Stratford's historical commission, said historic areas are
proven to have higher values.
-
- "For some reason, people are looking at this as a burden instead of a
positive," Baxter said. "Collingswood turned their school into a great
situation."
-
- Stratford's borough council threw its support behind saving the school, even asking
school officials to delay the auction.
- But Brown, Stratford's superintendent, responded Friday with a letter saying the auction
would go on as scheduled.
- The starting bid will be $150,000. The school board doesn't meet again until Tuesday, at
which time it could decide whether to accept a bid.
-
- Galezniak and Baxter are concerned Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford may buy the
property, which would make it tax-exempt.
-
- More than anything, they don't want to lose another symbol of Stratford's history.
-
- Baxter tells the story of how the old White Horse Tavern once sat just a few blocks away
off the White Horse Pike.
- Built in 1740, the tavern was where Camden County actually was formed, Baxter said.
-
- In 1964, a local mayor sought President Lyndon Johnson's help to secure funding to
restore the building and create a park around it.
-
- He didn't get it.
-
- A shopping center now sits where the tavern once did.
- On June 16, 2003. Of Stratford,
NJ. Age 56 years.
-
- Beloved wife of Anthony J. Lupinacci.
-
- Loving mother of
- Michael Lupinacci and his wife Donata of
Stratford, NJ,
- Lisa Oster and her husband Bill of Stratford, NJ,
- and Anthony Lupinacci also of Stratford, NJ.
-
- Dear sister of
- Robert Pearlman and his wife Maria,
- Jeffrey Pearlman and his wife Linda all of
Phila., PA.
-
- Proud grandmother of
- Ashley Lupinacci, Billy Oster, Christopher
Lupinacci, Danielle Oster and Andrew Lupinacci.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, 9:00 to 11:00AM at - LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME,
- 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ
- (856) 767-0539.
-
- Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM.
- Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family
would be greatly appreciated.
- MCGOVERN, WILLIAM P.
Of Stratford, formerly
of Laurel Springs.
- On June 16, 2003. Age 79.
-
- Beloved husband of Mary (nee Denby) .
-
- Loving father of
- William P. of Mt. Laurel,
- Nancy Bates of Thousand Oaks, CA,
- James M. of New Milford, PA,
- John D. of Medford,
- Dennis J. of Clementon,
- Paul T. of Stratford,
-
- also grandfather of
- Heather, Lindsey, Meghan, Maureen, Brian, Jon,
- Jaime, Lisa, Jimmy, Julianne, Ashley, Gwyneth,
Patrick and Thomas.
-
- One sister, Catherine Jelonek of Westmont,
- three brothers, Vincent of Audubon, Joseph of
Laurel Springs and James of West Deptford.
Mr. McGovern was a member of the N.J. Bookmens Assoc., - past member of Laurel Springs Fire Dept.,
- past member of the Town Council,
- and the School Board of Laurel Springs,
- and the American Legion.
-
- He served in the US Navy, Third Special Battalion
SeaBee's .
-
- Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral on Friday at 9:00 a.m.
- from the DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME, White Horse
Pike at South Avenue, Lindenwold.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. from St.
Lawrence R.C. Church, Lindenwold.
-
- Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.
- A viewing will be held Thursday evening at the
funeral home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
-
- The family requests in lieu of flowers donations
made to St. Lawrence Church in Mr. McGovern's name would be appreciated.
- MARTINELLI, SYLVIA J.
On Jun. 15, 2003 (nee Franke) of Marlton, NJ.
- Formerly of Stratford,
NJ. Age 63.
- Daughter of Bernardine Green of Marlton.
- Beloved mother of Mark A. Martinelli, also of
Marlton.
- Sylvia is also survived by her brother Karl
Franke.
Funeral services will be private & at the convenience of the family. - Memorial donations may be made in Sylvia's name
- to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste 300,
Marlton, NJ 08053.
-
- ROSE MARIE & GABRIEL DIMURO
-
-
- Rose Marie (DiMaso) and Gabriel A. DiMuro
- of Stratford and New Smyrna Beach, Fla.,
- celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 31.
-
- They have one child:
- Dr. Dawn DiMuro of Midland Park.
-
- They also have one grandchild.
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 - 50 Years Ago
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- Today
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- WHITAKER, ANNA L.
Age 90, of Stratford,
NJ
- formerly of Collingswood, NJ
- on June 10, 2003 at Virtua - West Jersey
Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
-
- Born in Bar Harbor, ME. She was a homemaker.
-
- Wife of the late Edger S. Whitaker.
-
- Beloved mother of
- Scott S. (Alma) Whitaker of Valparaiso, Ind.;
- Elizabeth A. (Hank) Worrell of Stratford, NJ;
- and the late Anne L. Zepke;
-
- Sister of Thomas J. (Diane) Guthrie, Ellsworth,
ME;
- Grandmother of Stacy Grabert, Michele Roagina,
Mark Worrell, Laura Whitaker, Ryan Whitaker, Chad Zepke, Hollie Zepka and Grant Zepke;
- Great Grandmother of Matthew Grabert, Nicholas
Grabert, Jenna Grabert, Cameron Grabert and Thomas Rogina.
-
- Funeral Service and Interment will be held
private with the family under the directions of:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100
www.Zalefuneralhome.com
- Publication date: 6/11/03
- SCHWAB, HARRIET
On June 6, 2003
- Harriet (nee Ullrich) of the Masonic Home in Burlington,
- formerly of Stratford, NJ, age 85 years.
-
- Beloved wife of the late William F. Schwab Sr.
Survived by two sons Bill & his wife Joyce, Ralph & his wife Donna all of Atco. -
- Four grandchildren Kaylynn, Nicole, Rachel & Amy.
- Brother Otto Ullrich Jr. of New Port Richie, FL.
Relatives & friends also members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church & O.E.S. Chapter
#227 are invited to attend - funeral services Thursday 11am at the
- ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd, Clementon, NJ.
-
- Viewing Thurs. 10am-11am.
- O.E.S. services 10:30am.
- Interment Eglington Cemetery.
-
- In lieu of flowers, family requests Memorial Contributions be made to
the
- N.J. Masonic Home, 902 Jacksonville Rd. Burlington, NJ 08016
- or
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church, faith & development fund, 1 Winchester
Ct. Tabernacle, NJ 08088.
- BATEMAN, ROSE M.
Age 91, of Manahawkin, N.J.
- Died June 4, 2003, at the Southern Ocean County Hospital.
- She was formerly of Stratford, N.J.
Mrs. Bateman was born in Phila., Pa. - She was lovingly cared for by her family and the staff at the Manahawkin
Nursing and Rehab Center.
Predeceased in death by her husband Edward, - her brothers, Joseph and John Kirchmann,
- her sister, Elvira Shimp and
- her son-in law, Clifford Ellis, Jr.
-
- She is survived by her son and daughter-in law Greg and Bobbie Bateman
of Lindenwold, N.J.,
- her daughter and son-in law, Rosemary and Bill Figley of Manahawkin,
- her sisters, Jeanette Brett of New Cumberland, Pa. and Marion Peterson
of Hampton, Iowa,
- six grandchildren, Gregory, Jr., Michael, Joseph, Patrick and Kolby
Bateman, and Theresa Ellis.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday, June 9th at 10:00 a.m. - at St. Mary's RC Church, W. Bay Ave., Barnegat,
- where viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m.
-
- Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Phila., Pa.
- Arrangements under direction of the
- MAXWELL FUNERAL HOME, Manahawkin, NJ.
-
- Donations being requested to St. Mary's Church, or by floral tributes.
- Publication date: 6/07/03
- of Stratford, NJ age 68yrs.
- Beloved ex husband of Gloria R. (nee Simone) of Hammonton, NJ.
- He is also survived by his long time loving friend and companion of Joan
Mitchell of Stratford.
Father of William and his wife Patricia Pelaschier of Gloucester Twp. - and Linda and her husband Robert Mihlebach of Woodbury Hts.
-
- Son of Valeria Pelaschier of Westville.
- Brother of Raymond and his wife Florence of Pitman.
-
- Four Grandchildren, Robbie and Jamie Lynne Mihlebach, Nicole and Alexis
Pelaschier.
- Three nieces, Jo Ann, Amy, and Mary.
Bill Immigrated to the United States at the age of 17. - He was employed by the GAF Corporation for 26 years and was the
President of URW local 183 for 15 years.
-
- One of his favorite pastimes was enjoying the sunny beaches of Florida
and the Jersey shore.
- A private Service will be held.
- In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
- Compassionate Care Hospice, 516 High St. Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.
- Arrangements under the direction of
- LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME,
- Atco NJ 856-767-0539
-
- KELLY, STATHOULA 'STACI'
(Nee Birbilis), 40, of Stratford, NJ,
- formerly of Edgewater Park, NJ,
- on May 30, 2003, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA.
-
- Born in Passaic, NJ. She worked as a Marketing Executive at Laurel
Rehabilitation, Blackwood, NJ for 9 yrs.
- Wife of James T. Kelly.
- Mother of Meghan, Nicole and James.
-
- Daughter of Elias and Ethel Birbilis of Edgewater Park, NJ.
- Sister of Tom (Sharon) Birbilis, Nikolaos Birbilis and George Birbilis.
-
-
- Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service
- at 12 Noon on Tuesday
- at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, 615 Mercer St., Cherry Hill, NJ.
-
-
- Burial Odd Fellow Cemetery, Burlington, NJ.
-
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends Monday 7-9pm at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
-
-
- and also a Viewing Tuesday 10am to 12 Noon at Saint Thomas Greek
Orthodox Church.
- In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
- Staci Kelly Children College Fund, c/o Zale Funeral Home,
- PO Box 223, Stratford, NJ 08084
- and/or
- St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church,
- 615 Mercer St., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
-
-
- www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
Publication date: 6/02/03
- GECKLE, LEWIS F.
Died peacefully on May 22, 2003 at his residence in Pine Hill. Age 74.
Beloved husband of 52 years to Lois E. (nee Engel) -
- Devoted father of
- Ellen J. of Pine Hill,
- Jeffery (Denise) of West Berlin,
- Wendy L. Angelastro of Mt. Laurel,
- Craig S. (Cathy) of Helena, MT,
- Dawn M. (Mark) Pringle of Williamstown.
-
- Dear brother of Mary Alice Hall of Magnolia.
- Loving grandfather of
- Michael J. Angelastro Jr., Jeffery C. Geckle, Cara Angelastro,
- Daniel R. Geckle, Rebecca H. Angelastro and Adam H. Pringle.
-
- Proud great grandfather of Nathan X. and Naomi G. Angelastro.
Lew was born in Yeadon, PA, his family moved to Magnolia in the early 1950's. - He served in the US Army and was an active member of the American Legion
Post #149, Haddon Heights and a member of their color guard.
- He was a member of Letter Carriers Union Local #908 of Woodbury
- and was employed for 30 years with the Magnolia Post Office retiring in
1989.
- He also worked for Rickels, Mr. Good Buys and Sears Hardware Stores.
- He was a member of the Magnolia School Board for 6 years.
- Member of the Magnolia Little League Assoc. where he also coached.
- Founding member and coach of Magnolia girls softball league
- and former coach of Somerdale father and son girl's softball league.
- He was a Cubscout and Weeblo leader for Pack #97 of Magnolia.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Wednesday morning 9-10:15am - at the GIOSA FUNERAL HOME, 171 Haddon Ave., West Berlin.
-
- Funeral Mass 11am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 35 N. White Horse Pike,
Somerdale.
- Cremation and Interment will be private.
-
- Viewing Tue. Eve. after 7pm at the funeral home.
-
- In lieu of flowers the family request donations in Lew's memory to the
- Make A Wish Foundation of NJ, 221 Laurel Rd., II Echelon Plaza, Suite
240, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- or
- Compassionate Care Hospice, 516 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.
- Karen Milideo: National Scholarship Winner
- From the Principal's Newsletter ( http://www.sterling.k12.nj.us/Principal/PNL-05-14.htm
)
- On March 18, Sterling High School was notified that senior, Karen
Milideo has been awarded the GalaxoSmith Kline National Merit Scholarship. The National
Merit Scholarship Corporation issued a Nation-wide press release on April 16 announcing
Karen and approximately 8,000 other winners. The award process starts with every student
who takes the PSAT Exam in the entire country and ends with the awarding of these
prestigious scholarships to the very best of the best. One of whom is Karen.
- We have been researching Sterling’s records to find if there have
been any other students who have won this award during the course of our forty-year
history. So far, Karen is the only one. What an honor for her parents, teachers and
Sterling High School.
- A member of the Class of 2003, Karen is completing four years of
distinguished accomplishments. She has been a member of both the National Honor Society
and the Foreign Language Honor Society since eleventh grade. She participated on the
Academic Challenge Team in the eleventh and twelfth grades. She received the Camden County
High School Music Award for each of the last four years and an Honorable Mention Award at
the 2001 Inter-district Art Show. Karen was also named a Sterling Student of the Month for
April 2003.
- Karen has participated in the whole gamut of instrumental music
activities available at Sterling High School. She has participated in the Marching Band,
Concert Band and Orchestra for four years. She was named to the All Colonial Conference
Band in tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. She has played in the Jazz Band in eleventh
and twelfth grades and the Woodwind Ensemble in twelfth grade.
- Karen acted in the Fall Drama and played in the Spring Musical Ensemble
in the eleventh and twelfth grades. She has participated in the Clay/Ceramics Club for
four years. She has also run Track in both her junior and senior years.
- HOPPE, ARNO JR.
75, of Stratford, NJ
- on May 17, 2003 at Kennedy Memorial Hospital,
Cherry Hill, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. - He was employed as an Assembler at Ford Motor
Company Lansdale, PA for 42 years.
Husband of the late Dorothy J. (nee Jamieson) Hoppe. -
- Father of Jane D. (Bob) Moffett, of Gloucester
Twp.; and
- Arno W. Hoppe, of Stratford;
-
- Grandfather of Nicole & Sarah.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service - at 11am on Thursday at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ Ph 783-5100
Burial Woodbury Memorial Park West Deptford, NJ. - Viewing and Visitation for relatives and friends
Thursday 10-11am at the funeral home.
- Sunday, May 4, 2003
By JASON NARK
Courier-Post Staff
SOMERDALE
- Dave LaGrange began teaching his most valuable lessons when he left his classroom last
spring.
- A science teacher and football coach at Sterling High School, LaGrange died at home in
Glassboro on April 19 - succumbing to a year-long fight against leukemia. He was 30.
- He left behind a wife, Suzanne; his 4-year-old daughter, Corrine; and hundreds of
students and colleagues who passed through his life.
- The year away from work before his death allowed LaGrange to spend a lot of time with
his young daughter. Before he passed away, he wrote birthday and wedding cards for Corrine
to read as she grows - all wishing her his best and offering his love.
- "She's all he talked about. He adored her," said 18-year-old Jenna Simone, a
Sterling senior who took LaGrange's Global Science class as a sophomore. "I think the
family tried to explain it to her as best they could."
- LaGrange was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2002 and left his post at
the school later that spring. After a stem cell transplant, his disease progressed to a
rare form of leukemia. He continued chemotherapy, but to no avail.
- Dave's lesson
- According to Sterling Vice Principal Reno Domenico, LaGrange's death has profoundly
affected students and faculty alike.
- "There's an emptiness in the school. A feeling of emptiness since he's been
gone," Domenico said. "Everybody knew of his struggle."
- How the students responded to LaGrange's illness is extraordinary, Domenico said.
- While LaGrange grappled with his disease at home, his students and players rallied
behind him, learning and maturing all the way.
- Last year, the school raised more than $10,000 for LaGrange and his family through a
five-kilometer run - the Run for Life.
- Students expect more participants for the second annual race on May 18.
- Besides the 5K run, students are planning a memorial in the school's courtyard and have
contributed to a scholarship fund for LaGrange's daughter.
- Senior Stephanie Okeson, in her eulogy for LaGrange titled "My Hero," quoted
writer Henry Brook Adams:
- A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops.
- Domenico had been concerned when LaGrange died over spring break, thinking students
might be lost without the structure of school to support them.
- He was wrong.
- "I have never been more proud of a group of students than I have been in the last
week," he said, perched on a desk in LaGrange's science lab.
- Many of the students were together during the week, finding solace in their memories of
LaGrange. Everlasting memories
- Okeson relayed a moment that stuck with her - when LaGrange happened upon her in the
library studying. He stayed with her for hours and "refused to leave until I could
correctly label the layers of the ocean floor," she said.
- Students and former players described LaGrange as tough but fair, perhaps a little
tougher on the field.
- "From the classroom to the field - he was all business," said 17-year-old
J.P. Larmore.
- As his freshmen rose to the ranks of varsity football, LaGrange followed them, even
when his sickness made it difficult.
- "He would write us letters before games," said 18-year-old Harold Barton,
sitting in LaGrange's powder-blue science lab.
- "If he couldn't make it to the game, he would analyze the tapes from home,"
said senior Ken Parker.
- Many students thought LaGrange's mental and physical toughness - he was a standout
football player at Glassboro State College - would have carried him through his illness.
But it was not to be.
- "He was tough and fun at the same time," said Ivan Wiggins, a senior who is
president of the student council. "If I had to pick one person in this school I
thought this would happen to, it never would have been him.
- "We figured if anyone would have made it through it would have been him."
- Here are excerpts from a letter sent by Dave LaGrange to his students, two days
before his death:
- For myself, my disease is progressing as my doctors had predicted. I have already
received the best and most advanced chemo drugs and my cancer has become resistant to all
of them. My doctors are putting me on some oral form of chemotherapy w/the hope I can do
it (at) home, and not have to in the hospital every other week. . . .
- My wife and I have come to terms that this may not end the way we had hoped and have
started to make plans for the worst scenario. I still have a positive attitude. My
intention is to fight for as long as I can and hope the "Big Guy" delivers it on
time. I also would ask continued prayers for my family - the mental and emotional strain
on them is great, and hopefully your prayers and intercessions will be received and
answered. I hope to make it up for a visit to Sterling after spring break.
- I hope you all have a great Easter and spring break.
- Take care,
- Dave
- Where to callVolunteers for the Saturday Fun program can call the Arc
Gloucester's Brenda Powell-Homan at (856) 848-8648.
- CARSWELL, DIANE L.
Suddenly on March 12, 2003,
- age 51 of Stratford, NJ.
-
- Beloved fiancee of Joseph Salamone of Stratford.
Loving sister of Doris (Bob) Paladino of Malaga. -
- Dear Aunt of Daniel Paladino of Malaga &
- Nicole Salamone of Mt. Ephraim.
-
- Also survived by her father George Carswell of Stratford,
- 2 aunts Leona & Eileen both of Audubon.
Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing - Saturday from 9am-10:15am at
- St. Luke's R.C . Church, 55 Warwick Ave, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am at the church.
- Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.
-
- Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to
- the American Cancer Society,
- 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
-
- Arr. by
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
Mt Ephraim, NJ
(856)931-1628
- ATKINSON, ELAINE N.
On February 28, 2003,
- of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 51 yrs.
Beloved wife of Thomas E. Atkinson. -
- Loving mother of
- Thomas E., Jr. and Michael J. Atkinson.
Funeral Services and interment will be private & held at the convenience of the
family.
The family has requested that memorial donations in Elaine's name be made to the - National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Valley Chapter, 1 Reed St.,
Phila., PA.
- Stratford police seek help in finding
man’s attackers
- Sunday, February 9, 2003
- from the Courier Post
- STRATFORD Police are seeking the public’s help in
identifying five people who attacked a motorist with a tire iron Friday in the first block
of Harvard Ave near Atlantic Avenue.
- The 40-year-old borough man was apparently the victim of road rage, borough police
said.
- He suffered head and other injuries and was listed in guarded condition Saturday in an
area hospital, police said. His name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
- The victim was approached about 2 p.m. by the driver of a green, four door Ford
Explorer, who assaulted him with a tire iron, police said. Two other men, who were
passengers in the Explorer, began to kick and punch the victim as he lay on the ground.
- During the assault, a red pickup truck stopped by and two men from that vehicle joined
in the attack. The attackers later left in their vehicles.
- Police said the driver of the Ford Explorer was described as a white male, about 20
years old. He was about 6 feet tall and had sandy blond hair. His two passengers were
described as black males about 6 feet tall and also about 18 to 20 years old. The
occupants of the pickup truck were described as Hispanic, with thin builds, also about 18
to 20 years old.
- Anyone with information is asked to call the Stratford Police Detective Bureau at (856)
783-8616. All information will be held in confidence
- COTTER, MARGARET M.
On January 26, 2003
- of Stratford, NJ
- age 83 years.
Survived by her sister Virginia Mayer of Laurel Springs, - niece Robertine Mayer of Laurel Springs,
- and great niece Susan Mayer of Laurel Springs.
Margaret was a secretary for CIGNA in Philadelphia. - She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian
Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on - Saturday 11:00am
- at St. Paul's Presbyterian Chu-rch.
- Cremation was private.
- In lieu of flowers the family request Memorial
Contributions to
- St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 433 Park Ave.,
Laurel Springs, NJ 08021.
-
- Arrangements by the ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME,
51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ.
- Publication date: 1/29/03
- TALLANT, ANN T.
(nee McCall) Age 84,
- of Stratford, NJ, on
January 25, 2003
- at Kresson View Center, Voorhees, NJ.
-
- Born in Philadelphia, PA.
- She worked as a Telephone Operator at W.T.
Grants Clementon, NJ for 10 years.
-
- Member of the St. Luke R.C. Church and Catholic
Daughers of St. Luke's.
-
- Wife of the late Joseph L. Tallant, Jr.,
-
- Mother of Joseph (Josh) (Gail) L. Tallant, III,
of Berlin;
- Mark (Bette) Tallant, of Williamstown;
- and Timothy (Sandy) Tallant;
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- Grandmother of Shannan, Joal, Josh IV, Kelly,
Sean, Timothy, and Leah;
- Great Grandmother of Mackenzie Grayce;
- Sister in Law of Rita McCall
- and the Sister of the late Charles McCall.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass - at 10am on Wednesday
- at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Rd, Stratford,
NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
- Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 9-9:30am
- at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME
- 712 N. WHITE HORSE PIKE, STRATFORD, NJ.
- PH: 856 783-5100
- CHRISTINE GLIELMI -- JOSEPH ZULLO
- Catherine and James Glielmi of Stratford
announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Marie Glielmi, to Joseph John
Zullo of Newark, Del., son of Dianna Zullo of San Diego and Salvatore Zullo of Ocean View,
Del. An Oct. 11 wedding is planned.
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- BIWALD, JULIAN F.
Age 80, of Stratford,
NJ
- on January 22, 2003
- at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
Born in Camden, NJ. - He served in WWII in the U.S. Army.
- He worked as a Tool Marker at Cherry Hill
Precision Metal Cherry Hill, NJ for 10 years.
Husband of the late Rose M. (nee Hayes) Biwald. -
- Father of
- Margaret (Walter) Fazler, of Pennsauken; and
- James Biwald of Stratford;
-
- Grandfather of 3
- Great Grandfather of 1
-
- Brother of Henry Biwald, of Mt. Laurel;
- Edmund Smiechowski , of Magnolia.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday at - Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church 35 White Horse
Pike, Somerdale, NJ 08083.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and visitation for relatives and friends
Saturday 8-9:30am at:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME
712 N. White Horse Pike
Stratford,NJ
- Ph 856-783-5100
- ROSIER, EARL
Age 78, of Stratford, NJ.
-
- Suddenly on January 19, 2003
- at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Born in Grafton, WV, he served in the US Navy in WWII.
- He worked as a Salesman at General Foods Company, White Plains, NY for
over 30 years.
-
- Husband of Gloria M. (nee Leonardo) Rosier.
-
- Father of Noelle and Husband Sam Delfino, of Cedarbrook;
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- Beloved Grandfather of Marissa & Jenna;
-
- Brother of
- Robert, Jim, Larry, Mary Mosetti, all of Grafton, WV;
- Harold, of Egg Harbor Twp.;
- Sanford, of Avon, OH;
- and Dick, of Huntington, WV.
-
- Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass
- 10:00 a.m. on Thursday
- at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends
- Wednesday 7 - 9pm and Thursday 9 - 9:30am at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
- KECK, LEO W.
Age 88, of Stratford, NJ,
- on January 15, 2003,
- at Virtua Health & Rehab. Center, Berlin, NJ.
Born in Chicago, IL. He worked as a Welder at S.W. Downer, Inc., Glassboro, New Jersey for
19 years.
Husband of the late Helen M. (nee Mesmer). -
- Father of Martin L. and Daughter-in-law Carol Keck of Stratford;
-
- Grandfather of Matthew and Melissa.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass - 10:30 am on Tuesday
- at Saint Luke R.C. Church,
- Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
-
- Burial New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.
Viewing and Visitation for relatives and friends Tuesday morning 8:30-10 am at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Luke R.C. Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford,
NJ 08084.
- of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 91 years.
- Beloved wife of the late Melvin R.
-
- Devoted mother of
- Arlene Powers and her husband Paul of Marlton,
- Melvin Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Hawley, PA,
- and Sharon Barrett of Stratford.
-
- Dear grandmother of
- Paul Jr., Cheri, Patrick, Lori, Phillip, David, Parrish, Billy, and
Lucia.
-
- Great grandmother of nine.
-
- Also survived by four sisters and one brother.
In addition to being a devoted homemaker, Mary was active in the operation of the family
business; - the former owners of the McDonald's Restaurants
- in Magnolia, Moorestown, Lindenwold, Voorhees Eagle Plaza, and Echelon
& Cherry Hill Malls.
-
- A member of St. Luke's Parish in Stratford, she was a member of the Altar
and Rosary Society,
- and belonged to the Interboro Lions Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing - Monday morning 8:30-10:30AM at
- the COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME
- 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00AM at
- St. Luke's Church Warwick Rd. Stratford, NJ.
- Entombment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
The family requests memorial contributions to - the Ronald McDonald House 550 Mickle Blvd. Camden, NJ 08102
- in lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy.
- of Stratford, NJ
- on January 11, 2003
- at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, - he worked as a Machinist at Campbell Soup Company, Moorestown, NJ.
- He also served in WWII in the US Army
- and also a member of the 60 Plus Club of Gloucester Twp.
Husband of Eleanor D. (nee Dennis) McKendry. -
- Father of
- Dennis (Karen) McKendry, Mechanicsburg, PA;
- Carolyn (Howard Rann) McKendry, Maple Shade;
-
- Grandfather of
- Ian, Patrick, and Megan;
-
- Brother of Irene Kreibick, Warminster, PA;
- Oliver (Diane) McKendry, Lewes, DE;
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- and many Nieces & Nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service - at 10am on Thursday at:
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Burial White Marsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA. -
- Viewing and Visitation
- Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 9:30 - 10am
- at the funeral home.
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
- American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
- DEVARO, JOSEPH ROCCO
Of Stratford, NJ,
- died Dec. 29, 2002,
- in J.F. Kennedy Hosp., Stratford
- at the age of 82.
He is survived by his devoted wife Mary (nee Forte)
-
- also two daughters,
- Nora Sauers (Henry), of Blue Anchor,
- Elaine Beggs (Lee) of Leesburg, NJ
-
- and 6 Grandchildren
- and 12 Great Grandchildren
- and several nieces and nephews.
He was a WWII veteran from which he was honorably discharged - and Dist. Medal of Honor
- and the Sharpshooter
- and Combat Medal.
A viewing will be held Thursday Morning - from 9 - 11 at
- 14 Rich Ave., Berlin, NJ.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial,
- 12:00 Noon from
- Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
- FLEXON, SHIRLEY
(nee Nicholson) Age 70,
- a lifelong resident of Stratford,
-
- wife of C. Richard.
Also survived by - a son,
- C. Richard, Jr. and his wife, Catherine of Sewell,
- 2 daughters,
- Susan M. Vennell and her husband Frank R., of Somerdale and
- Sheri M. Hoerst and her husband, Steve, of Gibbsboro
-
- and 4 grandchildren,
- Chad & Chase Flexon and Frank R., Jr. & Brett Vennell.
Family and friends are invited to Mrs. Flexon's Service, - Fri., 11:30 AM, at
- HOLL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME,
- West End Ave. at Kings Hwy., Haddonfield;
- where friends may call after 10 AM.
-
- Interment, Berlin Cem.
-
- Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Flexon's name to either
- the Building Fund or
- at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church,
- 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ 08033
- COTTONE, ADELINE R.
(nee Principato), 76,
- of Stratford, NJ
- on Dec. 7, 2002
- at KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STRATFORD, NJ.
Born in Phila, PA. - She worked as a Purchasing Director at Kennedy Memorial Hospital,
Stratford, NJ.
Wife of the late Anthony Cottone. -
- Mother of John (Lisa) of Laurel Spring;
- Anthony (Loretta) of Lumberton;
- Paul (Michelle) of Erial;
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- Grandmother of 6;
- Great Grandmother of 1;
-
- Sister of Rose Scirrotto;
- Julia Hall;
- Frank Principato;
- Louis Principato;
- Robert Principato.
Relatives & friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at - 10am on Wednesday at
- Saint Luke R.C. Church, Stratford.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for relatives & friends
- Tuesday 7-9pm
- and
- Wednesday 9-9:30am
- at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, Inc.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD PH 783-5100
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
- Saint Luke Church,
- 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ
- in her name.
- CUNANE, PETER J.
61 of Stratford
- on Dec. 7, 2002.
-
-
- Beloved husband of Marie A. (nee Spena).
-
-
- Funeral arr. will be published in Tues. & Wed. paper.
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- Update...
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-
- Age 61, of Stratford NJ
- on December 7, 2002 at this home.
Born in Lindenwold, NJ. -
- He worked as a Vice President at Core States Bank Phila, PA for 39 yrs.
-
- Beloved husband of Marie A. (nee Spena) Cunane.
-
- Loving Father of Gina (Brian) Fagan;
- Michele (Stephen) Shapley;
- and late Peter James;
-
- Proud Pop Pop of Casey, Colin and Marisa;
-
- Brother of William (Annabelle);
- Charles (Peg);
- Frank (Barbara),
- Elizabeth Cunane
- and the late George;
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- Brother in Law of Louis (Diane) Spena; and
- Sr. Jean Spena O.P.;
-
- also survived many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attended his Funeral Mass - at 11am on Friday
- at Our Lady of Grace R. C. Church, Somerdale.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for Relatives & Friends,
- Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 10-10:30am at:
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ Ph-783-5100
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
- DANFIELD, JOSEPH HENRY
On November 27, 2002 of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 76.
Beloved husband for 54 years to Grace (nee Del Sordo).-
- Loving father of Joseph H. Danfield, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Cherry
Hill, and
- Diane Danfield of Cherry Hill.
-
- Devoted grandfather of
- Joseph H. Danfield III,
- Marissa Lynn Danfield, and
- Justin E. Danfield.
- Grand-dog Muffy.
-
- Dear brother of
- James of Rancocas,
- Robert of Stratford,
- Raymond of San Diego,
- Mary O'Neill of Reno,
- Emily of Indiana,
- Margaret of Philadelphia and
- Elizabeth of Glendora.
-
- Many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial - Monday 10am in St. Lawrence RC Church,
- 100 South Avenue, Lindenwold, NJ.
-
- Interment private.
- The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in his memory
be made to
- St. Luke School, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ 08084.
-
- Arrangements by the SCHETTER FUNERAL HOME of Cherry Hill.
- Publication date: 11/30/02
- on November 29, 2002.
- Husband of the late Millie.
-
- Due notice of funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday
-
- Update...
- Age 87 years, of Stratford, NJ.
- On Nov. 29, 2002.
- Born in Boston, MA.
He worked as a Tool & Die Maker at SKF Roller Bearings Phila., Pa., for 35 years.
Husband of the late Millie T. (nee Bracilli) Del Signore. -
- Father of Philip A. and daughter-in law Rosina Del Signore of Clementon,
- brother-in law of Phyllis Brook.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. - on Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church,
- 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, N.J.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, N.J.
Viewing and Visitation for Relatives and Friends - Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at
- St. Luke R.C. Church.
-
- Funeral arrangements under the direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC., Stratford, NJ Ph 783-5100
- Publication date: 12/03/02
- HIGBEE, MILDRED R.
On November 24, 2002,
- Mildred R. (nee Withers) of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 92 yrs.
Beloved wife of the late Horace. -
- Survived by daughters Millie (Herb) Maurer of Phila. and Carole (John)
Mallough of Somerdale.
-
- Four Grandchildren,
- Joe Sullivan, Dawn (Bob) Gravins, Sharon (Matt) Bruce, and John (Dawn)
Mallough.
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- Five Great Grandchildren
- Barbara, Melissa, Christine, Joe and Maggie Sullivan, Lauren Gravins,
Ryan Bruce.
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- One Great Great Granddaughter Jasmyn Dobson.
-
- Brother Harry Withers.
- Niece Betty Jane (Walt) Barteit
- and many other nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Viewing - Friday 9-10am and the Funeral Service 10am at
- the ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME,
- 51 Park Blvd
- Clementon, NJ.
-
- Int. West Laurel Hill Cem., Phila.
- Thursday, November 21, 2002
- Man falls to death at Stratford store
By TOM LOUNSBERRYand JASON NARK
Courier-Post Staff
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- Tina Markoe Kinslow/Courier-Post
- The body of an apparent burglar is covered by a
sheet at Rite Aid in Stratford on Wednesday as police investigate
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- A man who police said attempted to break through the roof of
the Rite Aid Pharmacy overnight Tuesday, apparently slipped and fell to his death.
- Police were attempting to identify the man
from fingerprint files. He is believed to be about 45 years old.
- Police said an employee arriving at the store at Warwick Road
and Longwood Drive about 8:05 a.m. found the body near the drive-through area of the
pharmacy.
- The man had used a ladder and storage
crates to scale the drive-through wall and roof, authorities said. Pry marks also were
found on the roof. Police believe he lost his balance and slid down the steel-covered
roof, landing on the sidewalk 14 feet below. He suffered severe head trauma, police said.
- The man had a cordless hand drill, drill
bits, screw drivers, gloves and a ski hat when he was found.
- The store in the Laurel Mill Shopping Center had closed at 9
p.m. Tuesday.
- Todd Reichard, owner of Reichard's Stratford Mobil across the
street, said police and customers asked him questions for much of the morning.
- ``From what I gathered, someone was up
on the roof and apparently didn't negotiate the descent,'' said Reichard while working on
a pickup truck.
- Reichard said police asked him if he saw suspicious cars in
the lot or a ladder.
- ``I caught wind of it around 8:30 a.m., but I didn't see
anything. I don't even know if it was a male or female,'' he said. ``One customer of ours
said he saw the body and that there was blood.''
- Several police cars and a ladder truck were at the store in
the morning, he said.
- Jody Cook, a Rite Aid spokeswoman, said the company was
cooperating with police. The Stratford store opened in 1997 and is one of 175 in New
Jersey, Cook said.
- BLYTHE, WILLIAM JAMES
Age 43. Of Stratford, NJ.
- Suddenly on November 20, 2002.
Born in Audubon, NJ. - He was a Sleep Lab Coordinator at Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA for 3 yrs.
Husband of Patricia S. (nee Soper) Blythe. -
- Father of Sean William and Derek James;
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- Step Son of Martin Hart;
- Brother of Joseph Blythe.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service - 12 Noon on Tuesday at
- EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC
- 712 No. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ
- 856-783-5100.
-
- Burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Visitation for Relatives & Friends,
- Tuesday 11am-12noon at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the - Blythe Children Education Fund
- C/O Zale Funeral Home
- P.O. Box 223
- Stratford, NJ 08084
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- Publication date: 11/24/02
- Thursday, November 21, 2002
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- AL SCHELL/Courier-Post
- Local resident Walter Baxter was part of a crew that
recently installed a furnace for free in the old Quaker Store (above), which dates back to
1840.
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- The old Quaker Store doesn't look remarkable yet. But wait
just a bit.
- Someday soon, restoration efforts of the 160-year-old building
on the White Horse Pike may result in a little bit of South Jersey history coming back to
life.
- Perhaps you'll walk in the front door and see an old candy
counter to the left, where each piece cost just a penny. Or maybe you'll turn to the right
where the ice cream bin used to be. Straight ahead, the original meat counter will be just
like it was 70 years ago.
- And out in front, in clear, bold letters, there'll be a
vintage Quaker Store sign on this building, the last of the grocery store chain to close
its doors about 15 years ago.
- For now, the wait is on, but there's finally something
tangible to see. Local preservationists have already installed a new cedar shake roof.
Carpenters from Collingswood Hardware are installing vintage 1850s double- hung wood
windows and restoring the building's second floor.
- Some local visionaries have a vision of the past that might be
realized once again. They're saving a historic building that nearly ended up on a
demolition pile four years ago.
- "All of us, we just had good memories of coming here, and
we just thought it would be a shame to lose it," said Julie Galezniak, a member of
the Stratford Historical Society who grew up in nearby Somerdale and helped spearhead the
preservation movement.
- Galezniak can recall riding her bicycle down the White Horse
Pike in the 1960s to buy candy for a penny and "those little sandwiches" the
late Elizabeth Strippoli used to make there. Images like that clearly bring her back to
those days, for as she remembers, a placid gaze and a girlish smile slip over her face.
- "I think the past can direct us to the future,"
Galezniak said. "Perhaps it will give (town leaders) a clear vision of where to go in
the future."
- The vision isn't just hers though. Numerous Stratford
residents took part in protests that led Exxon, which has a gas station next to the store,
to nix demolition plans and leave the building in preservationists' hands for $1 a year.
- Those numerous hands have also pitched in on restoration work.
For example, Galezniak's husband, John, Walter Baxter, and Joe Gazzara recently installed
a furnace for free.
- Several fund-raisers have netted $13,000, and a Camden County
grant put $98,000 in the coffers. The money will go toward restoring a building that dates
back to 1740, when the original village of White Horse was settled.
- The Quaker Store's foundation was laid around 1740, but the
fate of the original building there isn't completely known. Baxter said part of the
structure was attached to the White Horse Tavern, which was torn down in the 1960s. The
Quaker Store was placed upon the foundation around 1840.
- It's not clear exactly when the Quaker Store began operations,
but it was in operation in the late 19th century and closed in the 1980s. Elizabeth
Strippoli, the last store owner, lived above the store until her death in 1997.
- Walk around the store today and remnants of that history can
be seen. The original shelves are still up. On one shelf, there's a stack of old
newspapers. An edition of the Courier-Post sits on top. A large photo of President Kennedy
and his wife adorns the front page. The caption indicates Jackie Kennedy is addressing a
Houston group in Spanish. She is smiling. The photo, like the store within which it sits,
is quite innocent.
- The newspaper's date is Nov. 22, 1963, the day President
Kennedy was assassinated.
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- Jocelyn Joyce Morales and Kevin Michael Baker were married
Oct. 19 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Somerville.
- The bride is the daughter of Jesusa M. and Jose C. Morales of Somerville.
A graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre,
Pa., she is an assistant director for Scotch Plains Academy, Scotch Plains.
- The bridegroom is the son of Dorothy and Victor A. Baker of Stratford. A graduate with a bachelor's degree in business
administration from Wilkes University, he is a health services manager for Concentra
Medical Center, South Plainfield.
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- The couple resides in Hillsborough.
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- Shimp
- 50 Years Ago
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- Today
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- FLORENCE & HOWARD SHIMP
- Florence E. (Shackelford) and Howard S. Shimp of Magnolia
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 15.
- They have two children: Carol of Stratford
and Kate Ballard of Rochester, N.Y. They also have three grandchildren.
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- Friday, November 15, 2002
- Woman charged after raid on massage parlor
- Courier-Post Staff
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- STRATFORD - A borough woman was charged with prostitution after police
raided a massage parlor here Thursday.
-
- Myung Park. 51 of Brookview Manor apartments. was arrested about 7:30
p.m. at Accupressure Massage Parlor, White Horse Pike and Yale Avenue. police said.
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- She also is accused of promoting prostitution.
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- Authorities seized $900 from the business, which it was a- target of a
similar raid in January. Charges are pending against a patron at the business,
said Police Chief Ron Morello.
-
- The raid followed a month long investigation by Police Detective Bret
Johnson.
- Publication date: 11/14/02
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- TOMASTIK, ILSE I.
(nee Lascawy) of Stratford, NJ.
- Age 76 years.
Beloved wife of Paul. -
- Devoted mother of Anita Rosinola of Westmont,
- Christine Whitman and her husband Phil of NH,
- step mother of David Tomastik and his wife Courtney of OR,
- Timothy Tomastik and his wife Nina of VA,
- Dawn McKinley of CA, and
- Karen Ingegneri and her husband Gabe of Somerdale.
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- Sister of Gunther of Germany.
-
- Grandmother of
- Sarah, Katie, Ben, Jeffrey, Annie, Summer, Madelline, Jared, &
Zachary.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing - Saturday 9:00-11:00AM at the
- COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME,
- 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE, BERLIN.
-
- Funeral service 11:00AM.
- Interment 2:00PM in Adelphia Cemetery, Freehold.
-
- At the request of the family,
- contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to
- the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.
- MONTGOMERY, BRUCE H.
Of Williamstown, formerly of Stratford,
-
- age 56 years.
Bruce was born in Medford, MA, raised in Stratford - and has been a resident of Williamstown since 1990.
-
- Bruce was a former New Jersey State Trooper and Stratford
Police Officer.
- He was a Compliance Director for the State Department of Insurance Fraud.
- He presently was the Vice President of Corporate Security for Ohio
Casualty Insurance Group in Voorhees.
-
Beloved husband of Lisa Montgomery (nee Libretti). - Devoted father of Zachary and Carter, both of Williamstown,
- Mark of Burlington, and
- Michael of San Diego, CA;
-
- grandfather of Dylan, Alexa and Collin.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing - Sunday evening 5-8 PM and Monday morning 8:30-9:30 AM
- at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME,
- 420 South Main St., Williamstown.
-
- Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM
- at St. Mary's Church,
- Main St. and Carroll Ave.,
- Williamstown.
-
- Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
Publication date: 11/09/02
- Saturday, November 9, 2002
- Williamstown man killed in apparent fall from
truck
Courier-Post Staff
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- WASHINGTON TWP. - A Williamstown man died when he apparently fell from
his pickup truck and struck his head on a guard rail.
-
- Police said Bruce H. Montgomery, 56, of
Williamstown, was traveling on the Cross Keys bypass near Route 42 when the accident
occurred about 5:20 p.m. Thursday.
- They said it appeared newly purchased building supplies shifted in the
bed of his truck and he slipped and fell while trying to redistribute them.
-
- An autopsy will be performed by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner's
Office to determine the cause of death.
- PHILLIPS, MARION H.
(Nee Sadusky), 83, of Stratford, NJ,
- on October 26, 2002.
Born & raised in Mt. Carmel, PA. - Graduated from Pottsville Hospital Nursing School with R.N.
- Spent two years at Brooklyn Hosp. NY,
- went to Glassboro College received her teaching certificate and continued
on towards her BA in nursing.
- where she served as a Sunday School Teacher
- and member of Vocational Bible School,
- member of Women's Missionary Society and
- member of Stratford Women's Club.
Wife of Earl E. Phillips, Sr. -
- Mother of Earl E. Jr. (Patricia) Phillips, Williamstown;
- John A. (Ann) Phillips, Somerdale;
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- Grandmother of 4;
- Great Grandmother of 4;
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- Sister of Midred, Gladys, Harriet and Russell.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing & Visitation Tuesday 7-9pm at
EUGENE
J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ Ph 783-5100
Funeral Service & Burial at Berlin Cem. will be Private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to - Stratford Orthodox Presbyterian Church
- Special Fund 41
- Warwick Road Stratford, NJ.
- ACQUAROLO, ELVIRA R. 'VERA'
(nee Principato), 88 of Stratford, NJ
- on October 20, 2002 at KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
-
- Born in Philadelphia, PA, she worked as a Seamstress at Botany 500,
Philadelphia, PA for 50 years.
-
- Beloved wife of the late Dante A. Acquarolo.
-
- Loving mother of Dorothy (Joseph) Fileccia, of Blue Anchor;
- Dennis (Elizabeth), Stratford;
- Robert (Donna), St. Petersburg, FL;
- Mary Ann Acquarolo, Stratford;
-
- Former daughter-in-law Nancy Stites, Somerdale.
- Loving & Caring sister of Rose Scirrotto;
- Julia Hall; Robert Principato;
- Adeline Cottone;
- Frank Principato;
- Louis Principato.
-
- Will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and
many neices and nephews.
-
- Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass
- at 10am on Thursday at
- Saint Luke R.C. Church, Stratford.
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and Visitation for relatives and friends
- Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 9-9:30am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ.
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral Soup
Kitchen 642 Market St., Camden, NJ 08102.
- GAGLIARDI, JOSEPH A. SR.
71, of Stratford, NJ
- on October 21, 2002 at Kennedy Hosp. Stratford.
-
- Born in Philadelphia, PA, He served in WWII as a PVT in the US Army and
- member of VFW Post #6253 of Berlin.
- He worked as an Office Accountant at Buckley & Company Philadelphia,
PA for 36 yrs.
- Former Council member of Boro of Stratford.
Husband of the late Dolores A. (nee Rosmini) Gagliardi. -
- Father of Frank (Karen) Gagliardi;
- Joseph (Patricia) Gagliardi;
- Stephen (Jill) Gagliardi;
- Anne (Scott) Maulo;
- David Gagliardi.
-
- Grandfather of 9.
-
- Brother of Vincent Gagliardi;
- Catherine Macolino;
- and the late Frank.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass - at 10am on Friday at
- Saint Lawrence R.C. Church Lindenwold.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing and visitation for Relatives and friends
- Thursday 7-9PM and Friday 9-9:30AM at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ Ph 783-5100
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Assoc. 1060 No. Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
- A labor of love for Stratford:
- Saving its last icon on White Horse Pike
By Edward Colimore
Inquirer Staff Writer
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- Photo from boro site
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- STRATFORD - For 140 years, the white clapboard building on
the White Horse Pike has been the eye in a storm of change.
- Buildings around it disappeared one by one. Gone is the White Horse Tavern.
Gone the blacksmith shop, the wheelwright shop, and nine original houses that made up the
tiny village of White Horse.
- In their place is an Exxon gas station, a Pep Boys auto-repair shop, a
PNC Bank - and traffic, lots of traffic along the pike.
- But the old general store, better known in recent decades as the Quaker
Store, survived. And with help from Stratford residents, borough officials, Exxon, and a
Camden County grant, it is being lovingly restored to its 19th-century appearance.
- "This is the last link to the past - the remaining icon of White
Horse - and we can't lose it," said Julie Galezniak, treasurer of the Stratford Historic Preservation Commission.
"We've been working to preserve what's left."
- A $26,000 cedar-shingle roof was put on in the summer, a new heating
system is being installed, period windows will be replaced, and a back wall will be
repaired, Galezniak said. The borough hopes to restore the distinctive two-story porch by
next summer.
- In the end, the store that once provided the necessities to travelers
taking stagecoaches or trains between the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore may still
seem forlorn, a refugee from another time. But it will survive, borough residents and
officials said.
- "We've been talking about using it as a history center of the White
Horse Pike," Galezniak said. "It can be used as a community center where small
Stratford groups can hold meetings. It can be our cultural center where we can have art
shows and quilt shows."
- Walt Baxter, president of the preservation commission, said the borough
must hold on to its past for future generations.
- "Our area is so different from the way it was," he said.
"It was a country town. The kids can come to the Quaker Store and learn."
- For John
Gentless, warm memories from his youth come flooding back every time he opens the door
of the Quaker Store.
- He remembers seeing the gracious storekeeper, Elizabeth Strippoli, who
often ran tabs for local families until the store closed in the 1980s.
- "The first thing you saw when you walked through the door was a big
Coca-Cola cooler," said Gentless, a
podiatrist and a member of the Borough Council and preservation commission. "The best
thing was watching her get the cereal off the top shelf.
- "She couldn't reach up to grab it and didn't have a ladder, so she
had this wooden grabber, and she would bring it to the edge of the shelf, let it drop and
catch it. She was a very, very hardworking lady - and very pleasant."
- Galezniak, who also recalled childhood visits to the store, pointed out
the shelves once stocked with food and a long groove worn in the wooden floor where
Strippoli once walked behind a counter. The floor dipped lower behind the spot where she
had kept the cash register.
- "I used to ride my bike up here," Galezniak said as she looked
around at the store, where photos on walls and in albums are all that's left of White
Horse. "The penny candy was all on these counters here."
- Strippoli lived above the store and was in the building from the 1940s
into the 1990s. But the store began much further back in time.
- When stagecoach service between Camden and Atlantic City began in 1773,
the White Horse Inn became a regular stopover on the journey.
- The Quaker Store building probably dates to about 1860 and served
visitors who saw Kirkwood Lake about a half-mile away as a resort. The area took on the
name Stratford, after Stratford-on-Avon, in 1889 and continued to attract visitors.
- The general store was purchased in 1910 by George Cathrull and turned
into a seafood restaurant and ice cream parlor. In 1925, the community was incorporated as
Stratford. And shortly before World War II, the Cathrulls sold the building to the
Strippoli family, who opened the Quaker Store.
- When Strippoli died in 1997, her daughter-in-law, Maryann Strippoli,
inherited the property, becoming a shareholder in Mason Holdings Inc.,
which owned the land on which the Quaker Store sits and the neighboring lot that has been
leased to Exxon.
- Exxon wanted to demolish the building and erect a sign with its name at
the site until residents began picketing. The corporation agreed to sublease the building
to the borough for $1 a year, and restoration has been under way since then, Galezniak
said. Instead of "Exxon," the sign in front of the building reads "Historic
Stratford."
- The Quaker Store "is a throwback to past days," said Paul
Schopp, historian of the Camden County
Historical Society. Restoring it "is a way for people to remember," he said.
- "If it serves as a rallying cry of historic preservation and local
history, I think that's great."
- Note: The Historic Preservation Commission
meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. at the Quaker Store.
- Monday, October 21, 2002
- Repeat drunk driver accused of fleeing
- Courier Post Staff
-
- A man guilty of 19 prior drunken driving offenses tried to
escape police attempting to serve him warrants, authorities said.
- Patrolman John Beasley found John Toole, 54, in the front yard
of the man's Sleepy Hollow Road home about 4 p. m. Saturday, police said. Toole fled into
the house, police said.
- Beasley, along with Patrolman Robert Kelly, searched the home
and found Toole hiding in an upstairs bathroom, police said.
- The officers also arrested Toole's brother Dennis P. Toole,
51, for helping his brother hide, they said.
- Toole was arrested on outstanding warrants for unpaid fines
for DWI and driving with a suspended license, as well as a warrant for failure to appeal
in court for harassment charges.
- Police also charged him with resisting arrest and bail
jumping. He was taken to the Camden County Jail in lieu of $ 5,894 bail.
- Dennis P. Toole was charged with hindering apprehension. His
hearing will be Oct. 23.
- Note: The following article is a follow-up to the one
above...
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002
- No
place like home for DWI suspect's latest arrest
By Kristen A. Graham
Inquirer Suburban Staff
-
- This time, police say, John J. Toole led them
on a chase through a house before they caught him.
- Usually it's on
the road. And they usually find him in his car.
- But Stratford police said Toole, who has been convicted of 19
drunken-driving offenses, was in the bathroom this time.
- "That's a new one," said Ronald M. Morello, chief of police in
this Camden County borough.
- Toole, 54, was collared Saturday on warrants for numerous charges,
including driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, failure to pay
fines, and two criminal harassment charges.
- The DWI dated to 1994. The harassment charges, which stemmed from
domestic disputes reported to Mount Laurel police, were from 1994 and 1995, and the fines
were from as far back as 1998, Morello said.
- Toole, who Morello said is not employed, is something of a legend in
these parts.
- "He's back in, but he'll be out again," the chief said
wearily. "These warrants continue to surface."
- Thanks to Toole's driving past - he owes New Jersey $88,000 for
drunken-driving offenses - his license is suspended for decades. He has said he still
drives in Pennsylvania.
- Generally, police said, Toole lies low during the day, then conducts any
outside business when most people sleep.
- "He's nocturnal," Morello said. "He's out in the middle
of the night or not at all."
- But Toole made a rare daytime appearance Saturday, and officers on
patrol spotted him outside the Sleepy Hollow Road house where he lives with his brother.
- Officer John Beasley made a beeline for Toole, who police said ran first
into his backyard, then into the home. Beasley followed, chasing him upstairs before Toole
slammed a bathroom door.
- Morello described the capture this way:
- "The officer tries to open the door. Mr. Toole is trying to hold
the door closed. They wrestle with the door. Finally the officer gets him, and they arrest
him."
- In addition to the warrants, Toole was charged with one count of
resisting arrest and bail jumping. He was being held yesterday in the Camden County
Correctional Facility after failing to post $5,894 bail.
- Also arrested was Dennis P. Toole, 51, who was charged with hindering
the arrest of his brother.
- Morello said Dennis Toole had fibbed about the identity of the man who
stormed into his house the moment a police uniform came in sight.
- "He said, 'That wasn't him. That was the neighbor who ran in my
house,' " Morello said.
- Dennis Toole was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in
municipal court tomorrow.
- He could not be reached for comment yesterday.
- Stratford’s most notorious driver disappeared from its Police
Department’s radar screen for a few years while he was in state prison on
drunken-driving charges.
- He did show up briefly two years ago when he escaped from prison and
returned to Stratford, but “we got him going into a taxicab one night,” Morello
said. “It’s a vicious circle with him.”
-
- Monday, October 21, 2002
Instructor dedicated to fitness
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- Photo from Femme Physique website
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Dani Merlino has devoted her career to the pursuit of health and physical fitness for both
herself and her clients.- A fitness instructor and personal trainer, she owns Femme Physique, a fitness and
wellness center for women in Clementon.
- "It's always been my goal to open a gym for women,"
said Merlino, 48, of Stratford. "I want to help women
get involved with proper weight training. It's good for osteoporosis and their self
esteem."
- Merlino, who claims to leg-press 1,100 pounds, has owned the
center for two years. In that time, she has built up her clientele to 1,200 members and
employs 32 people. One of the challenging aspects of her work as a personal trainer is
helping those with health and physical problems reach their fitness goals.
- She said she's seen a number of results from her personal
training that have made a huge difference in her clients' lives. One client has
osteoporosis that caused her back pain. After working with Merlino for three months, she
went from below average bone density to above average, said Merlino.
- But the real benefit was seen when the client was involved in
a serious car accident. Although she hit a pole, she only broke part of her kneecap and
elbow.
- "Her doctor said her bones had become so strong that the
weight resistance training saved her life," said Merlino.
- In addition to running the gym, Merlino also teaches health
and science courses at Camden County College in Blackwood. She developed both a weight-loss
program and her own eight-week course designed to train people to become personal trainers
in her gym. Merlino holds a bachelor of arts degree in science and health and is working
toward a graduate degree from Rowan
University. She is also writing two books on fitness.
- According to Kathie Davis, executive director for IDEA Health & Fitness Association,
the field of fitness instructors and personal trainers is a growing one.
- "Group instruction and personal training are both growing
fields. Group fitness had its roots in the 1970s. The difference now is it has expanded to
include things such as indoor cycling and kick boxing," said Davis. "Personal
training had its beginnings in the 1990s and came on strong. It became so popular because
people really need that personal training and motivation that a personal trainer can
provide."
- For Merlino, her career is a labor of love.
- "It's important for women to recognize it's a lifetime
commitment to keep their bodies and minds healthy," she said.
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- JACQUELYNN DONOVAN -- JOHN MULLIGAN JR.
-
- Announcement has been made of the engagement of
- Jacquelynn Elaine Donovan of Stratford
to John Francis Mulligan Jr. of Haddonfield.
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- She is the daughter of Janet Donovan of Ocean City, Cape May County, and
John Donovan of Stratford.
- He is the son of Theresa and John Mulligan of Collingswood.
- An Aug. 8 wedding is planned.
- CourierPost 10.10.02
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- Age 55.
-
- Beloved son of the late Norma and Pasquale.
- Devoted brother of Peter Sr., Maryanne Tully and Patricia DiGiambattista.
- Also survived by 5 nieces & nephews and 5 grand nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing - Tuesday eve from 7 to 9pm and Wednesday morning from 8:15 to 9:15am
- at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE,
- 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ.
-
- Funeral Mass
- Wednesday 10am
- Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
-
- Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
- Gregory promoted to `C-P'
circulation director
Courier-Post
October 1, 2002
- Jim Gregory, the Courier-Post's circulation manager for 10
years, has been named circulation director.
- He replaces Roger Keegan, who has accepted a position at USA
Today, which, like the Courier-Post, is a Gannett newspaper.
- "This appointment recognizes Jim's hard work, dedication
and commitment to the Courier-Post," said Mark J. Frisby, the paper's president and
publisher. "Jim has 20 years' experience in circulation at this newspaper and is the
perfect choice to lead this circulation department into the future. Jim's `can do'
attitude will certainly help him succeed in his new position."
- Gregory, 41, of Stratford,
started his career at the paper as a district manager, advancing to zone manager, home
delivery manager and circulation manager.
- He said his priorities include keeping the newspaper's pledge
to have the paper on subscribers' doorsteps before 6 a.m. and "to keep customer
service alive and kicking."
- A customer service improvement on the horizon is expansion of
the role of courierpostonline.com, the paper's Web site, in subscription issues, Gregory
said.
- "By the end of the year, you will be able to subscribe
online, pay your bill online, order back issues online and stop and start your
subscription around vacations online," he said.
- KOHOUT, HERMAN H.
Age 78, of Ocean City, NJ
- on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at his home.
Born in Stratford, NJ - he had summered in Ocean City before moving here permanently in 1998.
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- Mr. Kohout had owned Kohout's Service Station in Stratford,
NJ from 1955 until his retirement in 1975.
- He was a member of Union Chapel By the Sea in Ocean City, NJ.
Surviving are his wife: Betty (nee Stuebing) Kohout, - four sons:
- Kenneth of Ocean City, NJ,
- Edward and his wife Kathy of Haddon Heights, NJ,
- Barry and his wife Angie of Gloucester Township, NJ and
- Wayne of Glendora, NJ.
-
- Also surviving are three sisters:
- Marguerite Arentzen and Helen Berry, both of Stratford, NJ
- and Dorothy Judd of Anaheim, CA
-
- and five grandchildren:
- Brian, Christina, Lauren, Danyelle and Kelly.
His funeral service will be offered Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock - from The GODFREY FUNERAL HOME OF PALERMO,
- 644 South Shore Road,
- Palermo, NJ
- where friends may call from ten o'clock until time of service.
Burial will be private at his family's convenience.
The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to either - The Atlantic City Medical Center Hospice,
- 1406 Doughty Road, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
- or
- The Kohout Family Bible Fund,
- please contact Barry at 856-227-7561.
To e-mail condolences visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com
- Publication date: 9/22/02
-
- CHERNISH, NELLIE S.
(nee Skiotis) 78, of Stratford, NJ
- on Sept. 19, 2002 at home.
-
- Born in Phila, PA. She was a homemaker.
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- Wife of the late John A. Chernish.
-
- Sister of Mary Setkowsky of Phila, PA
- and many nieces & nephews.
Relatives & friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass - at 10am on Tuesday at
- Saint Luke RC Church,
- Warwick Rd, Stratford.
-
- Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.
-
- Viewing & Visitation for relatives & friends
- Tuesday 9-10am at Saint Luke RC Church.
-
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
- Animal Adoption Center, 501 No. Berlin Rd, Lindenwold, NJ 08021.
-
- Funeral arrangements by
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, Inc
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD Ph 783-5100
- Publication date: 9/22/02
- Friday, September 20, 2002
Brook is Sterling's coach on field
- By WALT BURROWS
Courier-Post Staff
- CARLOS J. ORTIZ/Courier-Post
- Sterling High School's Blayne Brook, who plays on both the offensive and
defensive lines, will do whatever it takes to help his team win.
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The only thing Sterling High School coach Todd Green isn' t sure about two-way tackle
Blayne Brook is his height.- ``Blayne says he's 6-foot-3 and I say he's 6-2,'' said Green,
introducing Brook earlier this week at the first meeting of the Brooks-Irvine Memorial
Football Club. `'What I do know about him is that he's a model offensive and defensive
lineman.
- ``He loves talking to the coaches, letting us know what' s
going on out on the field. That's always a big plus, having a player with smarts enough to
read the situations and make suggestions.
- ``Brook is a very dedicated kid with a great work ethic in the
offseason. He helped our young players tremendously in preparing for the season, working
in the weight room.''
- Brook was All-Colonial Conference and All-Group 2 first team
last year and is considered a solid Division I-AA prospect with a 3.2 grade-point average
and 1,140 on his SATs.
- ``I'm not sure where I'll attend college yet, or what I might
pursue for a career,'' Brook said.
- Sterling opened with a 12-0 victory over a spunky Gateway team
last Friday and plays at Audubon in a noon game Saturday. Prior to the game, the Green
Wave will name its football field the Bendorf-Narducci Memorial Field.
- Expectations are high at Sterling this fall and the narrow
victory against Gateway was a little disappointing, according to Brook.
- ``We didn't play up to our expectations,'' Brook said. `` We
played down to them. I thought Gateway played very well defensively. It wasn't anything
like last year's game when we scored 50 points in the first half.
- ``I hope it was a wake-up game for us. We have some big games
ahead and we'll need to play better if we want to contend for the championship.''
- Green is contemplating moving Brook to tight end to utilize
his blocking on Sterling's sweeps.
- ``Blayne has good agility and is quick off the ball,'' the
coach said. ``Anytime we are facing a third-and-1 situation, we run behind him.''
- Brook likes it that way, preferring to play offense over
defense in the Silver Knights' Wing T.
- ``I've never had any difficulty blocking people,'' Brook said.
``I'm just beginning to feel comfortable on defense.
- ``The players take a lot of pride in our defense. Mike Smith
is the other tackle, and Craig Johnson and Zakee Cook are the ends in our four-man front.
Defense has been big in our success. I still prefer offense, but it's fun playing any
position in helping us win.''
- Brook never played organized football until his freshman year.
He was a member of the special teams as a sophomore, then began his tour as a two-way
tackle during his junior year.
- While Green loves to talk about his 260-pound senior, the
coach also believes Sterling has the horses to do well.
- ``This is a new position for us, playing as a favorite,''
Green said. ``We can run and pass but keeping the emotional side in order - making sure
the heads fit into the helmets at the end of the day - is always a concern.
- ``Having 18 of the starting 22 back from last year can make
that part of the job a bit difficult, but with a player like Blayne Brook on the field we
don't lack for senior leadership and commitment.''
- And it doesn't matter whether he's 6-2 or 6-3.
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- HAMMOND, RITA M.
(nee Califano), 78, of Stratford, NJ
- on Sept. 7, 2002
- at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
- Born in Phila, PA.
-
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- She was a homemaker & loved to work with flowers.
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- Devoted wife of Charles J. 'Bud' Hammond.
-
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- Beloved mother of Chuck (Diann) Hammond of Gloucester Twp,
- Ritajean (Ted) Wioncek of Gloucester Twp,
-
- loving grandmother of Chuck, Chrissy, Genevieve & Teddy.
-
- Loving sister of
- Violet Hammersly of Kirkwood,
- Tess Geiger of Kirkwood.
Funeral Mass at - 10:30am on Wed. at
- Our Lady of Grace RC Church, Somerdale, NJ.
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cem, Berlin, NJ.
-
- Viewing & Visitation for Relatives & Friends
- Wednesday 9-10am at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK
STRATFORD NJ ph783-5100
- Stratford woman, 19, seriously hurt in wreck
Thursday, August 29, 2002
- Courier-Post Staff
GLOUCESTER TWP. A 19-year-old Stratford woman was seriously
injured Wednesday morning in a two-car accident that also injured two others.- Police said the crash occurred at 8:33 a.m. at College and
Broadacre drives. A sport utility vehicle, driven by Christopher Adair, 28, of
Sicklerville, and a Mercury Capri, driven by Christine Marchetti, 19, of Stratford,
collided at the intersection.
- Marchetti, who was charged with careless driving and having
unsafe tires, and a 19-year-old passenger, whose name was withheld pending notification of
her family, were trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by rescue workers.
- Adair and Marchetti were taken to Kennedy Memorial Hospital,
Stratford, for treatment of their injuries. The passenger in Marchetti's car was listed in
critical but stable condition at the trauma unit at Cooper Hospital/ University Medical
Center in Camden, where she was admitted with multiple injuries.
- Published August 14, 2002
- COLBRIDGE, KATHLEEN M.
(nee Mulholland) of Stratford, NJ
- age 60.
- Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Colbridge.
-
- Survived by
- son Robert Colbridge of Voorhees,
- daughter Colleen Green of Stratford,
-
- 5 grandchildren, Christopher, Zachary, Jared, Kayla, & Jackson.
-
- Loving friend Leo Bridgeman of Stratford.
-
- Brother Thomas of IL.
- Sisters Patricia Reidy of Arkansas,
- Judith Froelich of IL,
- Nancy Kirn of Arizona, and
- Linda Kukla, of IL.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on - 55 Warwick Rd. Stratford.
-
- Cremation was held privately at the convenience of the family.
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- SHIRLEY & RICHARD
OSINSKI
- Shirley D. (Salber) and Richard J. Osinski of Stratford
- celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 30.
-
- They have three children:
- Rosemary Bennett and Anthony, both of Stratford,
and the late Richard J. Jr.
- They also have two grandchildren.
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- Police car, speed sign damaged in
Stratford
Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
- Vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage to police
department property early Sunday morning, authorities said.
- In one case, a Stratford police cruiser was doused with an
unknown solvent while in the Parkwood development.
- In the other incident, a solvent was sprayed on an electronic
device set up in the Laurel Mill Farms development to notify motorists of their speed.
- The crimes occurred between midnight and 1:45 a.m., police
said.
- Damage estimates exceed $4,000. Authorities are sending
evidence to a state police laboratory for more analysis, and warn the vandals could face
up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine, if caught.
- Anyone with information about the crimes is urged to call the
Detective Bureau at (856) 783-8621.
- KELLY, ANNE F. 'NANCY'
Age 84 of Stratford, NJ
- on July 24, 2002 at Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
- Born in Phila, PA.
Mother of Barbara 'Bonnie' (Robert) Hopkins of Stratford, NJ;
- grandmother of Kelly (Christopher) Gaffney of Fair Haven, NJ;
- great grandmother of Erin & Matthew;
- also survived by many nieces, nephews & cousins.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday at - Warwick Rd, Stratford.
-
- Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
Viewing & Visitation for relatives & friends - Saturday 10-11am at Saint Luke RC Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to - Alzheimer's Assoc- SJ Chapter,
- 11000 Lincoln Dr West, Suite 7,
- Marlton, NJ 08053.
-
- Stratford, NJ PH 783-5100
- HOUGH, DONALD E.
On July 24, 2002, age 73, of Laurel Springs,
- formerly of Stratford.
Dearly beloved husband of Shirley (nee Robbins) -
- and be loved father of
- Cynthia Caffery and her husband Matt of Stratford,
- Melissa Jarvis and her husband Mike of Laurel Springs and
- Rebecca Tait and her husband.
-
- He is also survived by a sister Shirley Held and her husband Norman of
Colmar, PA.,
- a sister-in-law Janet String of Willingboro
-
- and seven grandchildren
- Ryan, Zachary, Logan, Riley, McKenna, Sam and Dylan.
Don was a self-employed mechanical engineer, retired from Stone and Webster, - and formerly a long time member of the Somerdale Presbyterian Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate a Christian Memorial Service, - 3:00 PM Sunday, August 4, at
- St. Paul's Presbyterian Church,
- 433 Park Ave., Laurel Springs.
The family request, donation be given in Don Hough's name to - 5 Eves Drive
- Marlton, NJ 08053
Services are under the direction of Addison G. Bradley.
- BRITT, JOHN F.
On July 12, 2002,
- of Altoona, PA, formerly of Stratford, NJ
- age 53.
-
- Survived by his children
- Annemarie Britt of Somerdale, NJ,
- Patti Anne Kusch (and her husband Paul) of Somerdale, and
- Eric M. Britt of Camden;
-
-
- and his grandson Joseph.
-
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- Brother of
- William Britt (and his wife Dottie) of Stratford,
- Christine Mohan (and her husband Michael) of Marlton,
- Joseph Britt (and his wife Donna) of Lindenwold, and
- Robert Britt (and his wife Donna) of Delaware.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews and - his special loved ones:
- Mary Kay Boyle, Phyllis Blankenship, and Shirley Volpe.
- Veteran of the Air
Force during the Vietnam Era.
- He was also a member of the Burlington VFW.
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- Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing
- 7-9pm Tuesday and 9-10am Wednesday at the
- Rt 73 & Evesham Rd, Marlton.
- Mass of Christian Burial
- 11am Wed. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Somerdale.
- Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.
SHRIVER, WILLIAM 'BILL' U.
Age 84
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