All Obituaries are pulled directly from the Courier Post website, unless otherwise noted.
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MANSI, SALVATORE T.
Age 81, of
Stratford, NJ, on May 4, 2008 at
Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Mr. Mansi was the former Mayor of Stratford, NJ, also served on
Stratford Council, Planning & Zoning Boards and was a candidate
for US Congress. He was a lifelong member of the Camden County
Mayor's Association and a member of St. Luke's Church and their
men's club. As a youth he played championship football for
Southern High in Philadelphia and the 'Tasker Bears' and attended
Drexel University. He was retired from Dupont Co. Marshall
Laboratory.
***SURVIVING FAMILY- Husband of the late Evelyn M. (nee Robishaw)
Mansi. Father of Bettye (Pete) Tremper, Kathy (Mike) Cammarota and
Geri (Bob) Johnson; also survived by five Grandchildren, five Step
Grandchildren and four Step Great Grandchildren. Brother of Martin
Mansi, Kathleen Bottaro, the late Marie Mansi and many nieces and
nephews.
***VIEWING - Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing
and visitation with the family on Wednesday, 7:00-9:00pm and
Thursday, 9:00-10:00am at: EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712
N. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ
***FUNERAL MASS -Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Thursday at Saint Luke
RC Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
***BURIAL - Burial Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
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BEALIN, JOSEPH W. 'BUD'
Age 76, of
Stratford, NJ, on April 3, 2008 at Kennedy Memorial
Hospital-Hospice Unit, Stratford, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he worked
as a Pipefitter at DuPont Company, Deep Water, NJ for 33 years.
***SURVIVING FAMILY: - Husband of
Geraldine M. (nee Powers) Bealin.Father of John (Lisa) Bealin of
Blue Bell, PA, Daniel Bealin of Marlton, NJ and the late Joseph
Bealin. Grandfather of Jacob and Alex. Brother of Geraldine Morgan
of Drexel, PA. and the late Elizabeth Berner also many nieces,
nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews.
***VIEWING: - Family and friends
are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family
on Monday,9:00-10:30am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 712 N. White Horse Pike,
Stratford, NJ.
***FUNERAL MASS: - Funeral Mass at
11:00am on Monday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road,
Stratford, NJ.
***BURIAL: - Burial will be private.
***MEMORIAL DONATIONS: - In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer
Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
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KLINE, GERTRUDE IRIS (neeWaterfield) of
Stratford, NJ age 82, went to be with
the Lord in Paradise on March 25, 2008 following complications
from a major stroke that occurred on Christmas of 2007.
Iris was the only child of the late Mary and the late Alfred
Waterfield, and mother-in-law of the late Gerald Weiner.
She is survived by her adoring husband of 61 years, Charles Kline,
her devoted daughters Dale Carrara of
Stratford, NJ, and Dawn Weiner of Blackwood, NJ, her very
special and beloved granddaughter, Colleen Carrara of
Stratford, NJ, her dearly-loved
grandson Kevin Weiner and his girlfriend Carmela Angelucci of
Deptford, NJ, her dearly-loved grandson Ryan Weiner and his fiancé
Mandy Quenzel of Delran, NJ, and her most precious great-grandson,
Anthony Jerald Weiner of Deptford, NJ and many close friends.
Iris was born in Fairview, NJ, graduated from Collingswood High
School, worked for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company for two
years, then married the love of her life. She dedicated her life
to being a wonderful homemaker and dedicated wife, mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy came from
spending time with her family and dear friends, cooking,
decorating, and bringing joy to anyone who knew her. She was a
very kind, loving, good person who always saw the best in others.
Her sweet smile and kind personality will be greatly missed by
many. She was a true lady.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on
Thursday evening 7-9pm and Friday morning 9am to 9:30am with
funeral services starting at 9:30am at the: ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL
HOME
51 Park Boulevard
Clementon, NJ 08021
Interment NJ Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family
asks that you do something nice for your mother or send her a
heartfelt prayer. Memorial donations may be made in Iris Kline's
memory to the Stratford Adult Training Center, 109 N. Black Horse
Pike, Suite 6, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Share memories, Condolences at
www.oralwoosterfuneralhome.com
Publication date: 3/26/08
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EWAN, IRIS E. On March 2, 2008, of Stratford, formerly of Lindenwold, age 83.
Wife of the late Ellsworth. Beloved mother of Kenneth and Beverly Clark both of Pine Hill. Proud grandmother of Stephanie and Keith. Two great grandchildren Robbie and Duane. One brother George Kimberly of Barnegate, NJ.
Mrs. Ewan worked for the United Way for many years.
Funeral at the convenience of the famiy. Furneral under the direction of DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 125 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ 08021.
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COPPINGER, JOSEPH D. On March 1, 2008 of Stratford, age 70.
Loving husband of Patricia (nee Spingler). Beloved father of Paula of Stratford, Michelle and her husband, Tom Curtrera of Haddon Twp, Audrey of Stratford, the late Joseph Dennis Coppinger, Jr. and the late Denise Louise Villamore. Also many nieces, nephews and friends. Proud grandfather of 7.
Mr. Coppinger was a member of Local 98 IBEW of Philadelphia.
Former Volunteer Fireman for the Boro of Stratford, served in the U.S. Air Force.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the viewing on Wednesday evening between 7-9pm and again on Thursday 11:30am-12:30pm from THE DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME White Horse Pike at South Ave., Lindenwold.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1pm from St. Luke's RC Church in Stratford. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Luke's RC Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ 08084 would be appreciated.
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BIGHAM, ROBERT H. On February 23, 2008 of Stratford, NJ; age 92.
Survived by his family: Regina S. Bigham of Lindenwold, Loving children: Robert Jr. and his wife Helen of Medford, William and his wife Cindy of Medford, Patricia and her husband Carl Baron of Princeton Junction, Francis Edward of Ardmore, Pa. Proud Grandfather of 9 and 5 great grandchildren. Also survived by one sister, Fran Self of Wayne PA.
Mr. Bigham was a graduate of St. Joseph's College, class of 1939. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of the St. Joseph's College Alumni Board of Governors for 12 years. He was a Lector at St. Luke's Church in Stratford for many years and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at St. Lawrence Church, White Horse Pike at South Ave. in Lindenwold on Thursday between 9-10am; followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10am. Interment: Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. Funeral under the direction of DANKS-HINSKI of Lindenwold.
Donations in lieu of flowers for Robert H. J. Bigham Class of 1939 can be made to: St. Joseph's University C/O Development Office 5600 City Ave. Phila. Pa 19136.
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FURMAN, JILL M. (Nee-Baptiste).
Suddenly on February 6, 2008, of Stratford, NJ, formerly of Barrington, NJ. Age 42 years.
Beloved wife of Gerald J. Furman. Loving mother of Faith Marie and John John. Cherished daughter of the late Jack and Betty Baptiste and Betty Ann Smith and Harry Bleatler. Dear sister of Jack Baptiste, Sandy Gerhard and Terry Baptiste, all of Barrington, NJ and Kelly, Bill, Randy and Jeff Thompson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, father and mother-in-law, Gerald and Helen Furman and extended family from NC, FL and DE.
Jill lived life to the fullest and had great passion for all of life's endeavors. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Her loyalty for family and all that she did was limitless. Jill was a faithful member of Ascension Lutheran Church of Haddon Heights. She will be remembered as an animal lover, especially of her cats and a devoted Elvis fan.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday1 to 3 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Her Memorial service will follow at 3 PM. Interment private.
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GASCHNIG, DOLORES B. (Nee Aceto) On January 20, 2008 of Stratford, NJ, age 73yrs.
Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Gaschnig. Loving mother of Joseph P. Gaschnig, and Patricia M. Gaschnig both of Pitman, NJ. Dear sister of Marie Fioravanti of Waterford, NJ and Vince Aceto of El Paso, TX. Dolores is also survived by her "adopted grandsons," Jeffrey, David, and Bryan White, all of Stratford.
Dolores worked as a seamstress at Bally's Park Place Casino, and also taught classes in the art of creating porcelain dolls as well as making them herself.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday January 24th from 11am to 1pm, with services beginning at 1pm at the LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ 08004. (856) 767-0539.
Cremation will take place privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dolores may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 150 9th. Ave., PO Box 250, Runnemede, NJ 08078. For more info or to e-mail condolences, please visit: www.lpwooster funeralhome.com.
Publication date: 1/22/08
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Firetruck helps Seaville man live dream
Monday, January 14, 2008
By WILLIAM H. SOKOLIC
Courier-Post Staff
SEAVILLE, NJ
Like many children, Randy Leiser wanted to be a fireman when he grew up.
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Randy Leiser looks at the front of Truck 6414 with his son Paul, 3 1/2. Paul rode on the truck with his father and 23-month-old brother, Dan, in Stratford's Fourth of July parade last year. |
He wound up with the next best thing. He owns the firetruck once driven by his father and grandfather as volunteers with the Stratford Fire Company in the 1970s and 1980s.
"This was my dream when I was a little boy," the Cape May County resident said. "It came to life."
Truck 6414 -- known around the fire hall as Fourteen -- has always held a fascination for Leiser, a Realtor with Avalon Real Estate Agency. Maybe that's because he arrived in the world not long after the truck arrived in Stratford in 1971.
When he drove the truck in last summer's Fourth of July parade in Stratford, four generations sat aboard Fourteen, including Leiser's two sons, Paul, 3 1/2, and Dan, 23 months. "It was a nice homecoming. It was the first time since it left Stratford that it returned," Leiser said.
The fire company retired Fourteen in 1998, after 27 years of service.
"I wound up surfing the Internet and did a Google search on the truck and turned up a Web site of a collector in Missouri who owned antique firetrucks. On a whim, I e-mailed him. He e-mailed me back and said it was for sale. I knew I had to buy it."
Leiser's wife, Sheri, had a different opinion.
"She looked at me like I was crazy," he said. "It took the better part of three months to convince her. What swayed her was this wasn't like a car or boat or typical play toy. It's one of a kind, the only firetruck I ever loved. If I didn't take this opportunity, I'd regret it for the rest of my life. Sheri finally said, "Go for it.' "
He declined to disclose the price he paid.
Leiser and his father, Paul, an owner of Avalon Real Estate Agency, picked the truck up after its arrival in West Chester, Pa., from Missouri.
"I felt like I was 12 years old again as we rumbled down the road, en route to Seaville. Two blocks from home, I got my first driving lesson," Leiser said.
His father, who still has a home in Stratford, drove Fourteen from West Chester, but two blocks from Leiser's house, the pair switched seats.
"I've been having a ball ever since," Leiser said.
Paul Leiser, who joined the fire company in the early 1970s, first worked on the truck as a crew member. His father-in-law, Ed Irion, also of Stratford, taught him how to drive it, and when Irion retired, Paul Leiser, then a lieutenant, took over as driver.
"I took Randy and his brother Mark over to the fire house on Saturdays," Paul Leiser said. "They would help me wash the truck and blow-dry it by riding with me around Stratford. They'd wave to friends, blow the air horn. I never realized what an impact all that would have on Randy. They're among his fondest childhood memories."
As young boys, Randy and Mark Leiser watched their father and grandfather at drill nights on Tuesdays. Leiser still remembers listening to the scanner at home while fires were occurring. In warmer weather, he rode his bike to watch the firefighters.
"My dad would come home, his hair and clothes smelling like smoke," he said.
Paul Leiser got a reputation as the Lone Ranger. On one occasion, he responded to an early-morning fire at a strip center on the White Horse Pike in Stratford. A couple of pumpers had already responded, leaving him as the only crew member on Fourteen. He had to park, get the outriggers out, connect the hoses, let the ladder out, climb up and put water on the fire.
When Fourteen arrived in Seaville in 2004, Leiser had a mechanic from the truck's manufacturer, American LaFrance, inspect the major systems to make sure it was still roadworthy. The truck required some basic maintenance: an oil change and fuel filter and minor brake repairs.
"It was out of service since 1998," Leiser said. "But I was fortunate. I take it out once or twice a month for a ride. I do a couple of parades a year. The ladder and pumps still work."
Leiser even got the original bell back. When Stratford sold the truck, the fire company kept the bell. Leiser bought a replacement and swapped it for the original. The siren was stolen at a rest stop. But thanks to a member of the Laurel Springs Fire Company, Leiser acquired an old siren and found a man in Arizona to restore it.
On the way to the Fourth of July parade, Leiser rolled up in front of his grandfather's house. "He was in the doorway and said "I could hear you coming.' "
Irion, 89, was the first officer in charge of Fourteen.
"I broke it in," said Irion, who served with the fire company from 1952 to 1975. "I remember what a job it was to haul that big thing around. It was bigger than the rest of the trucks we had. But once I got used to it, it was a dream to drive. It's amazing how well it held up since 1971. It's still in excellent shape, like it came out of the factory."
Leiser built a garage to house the 40-foot truck.
"It's out of the weather and protected," said Leiser, who, in 2006, wrote a small book for his kids on the story of Fourteen. "At first, my neighbors thought I was nuts. but the kids thought I was a hero. Now they're all used to seeing firetrucks in the neighborhood now."
Truck has seen fires near and far
Truck 6414 has its share of battle scars from fires fought throughout Camden County.
Because it had a 100-foot aerial ladder, the truck was sent to out-of-town fires, including a condo fire across from the Echelon Mall. Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs did not have aerial trucks, so 6414 was the first-due aerial on any structure fire there as well, said Randy Leiser. It often went further, to Lindenwold, Clementon, Somerdale and Magnolia, he said.
In all, the truck put on 14,000 miles in 27 years of service.
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Stratford firefighters push the new truck into their fire hall at Laurel Road and the White Horse Pike on May 3, 1971. |
Some notable fires:
Stratford Plaza apartments, now known as Woodmere. "I have an audiotape of that one, which includes communications between the fire crews and Camden County radio dispatch. On that tape I can hear my dad's voice calling in "Truck 6414 responding,' then "Truck 6414 on location,' then calling for water once the aerial ladder and ladder pipe were ready. You can tell the adrenaline was pumping."
Multiple times to an apartment complex in Gloucester Township. Leiser believes it's the Lakeside Apartments. "A number of large fires occurred there, and my dad related the story to me of being at the tip of the aerial ladder while controlling the ladder pipe and directing it onto the roof, directly over top the flames."
Grossman's Lumber Yard fire, along the White Horse Pike. "This is one of the last "big ones' my truck fought, though it was well after my dad's time as a volunteer."
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EMMETT, CHRISTOPER MARK Age 50, of Stratford, NJ. Suddenly on January 10, 2008. Born in Camden, NJ, he worked as aSupervisor at U.S. Postal Service, Bellmawr, New Jersey for 25 years.
***SURVIVING FAMILY- husband of Deborah L. (nee Barone) Emmett. Father of Kristy Emmett; Michelle Emmett and the late ChristopherEmmett. Brother of Joan (Pat) Davies; Beverly Emmett; Sandra (Jerry) Macnamara; Dennis Emmett; Joyce (Allen) Stokes; Robert (Linda) Emmett; Jill (John) Padilla; Shawn Emmett and the late Ronald Emmett. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Emmett.
***VIEWING - Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesday, 9:00-10:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME INC. 712 N. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ PH: 856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS - Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ. ***BURIAL - Burial Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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DELANEY, ROBERT E. Age 69 of Pennsville and formerly of Stratford on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
Mr. Delany had worked for the US Postal Service for 38 years, retiring from the Penns-ville Post Office as Postmaster. He was an exempt member and past president of the Stratford Volunteer Fire Co.
Surviving are his children, John (Sunny), Dawn (Will) Venello, grandchildren, J.D., Victoria, Samantha, Brianna, his longtime companion, Judy Mahaffey, her children, Mark and Yvonne and her grandchildren, Kalen, Devlin and Brayan.
Viewing 9:30 to 11 AM Saturday, ASHCRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville.
Funeral Services 11 AM Saturday. Interment private at the convenience of the family.
Memorials to Salem County Humane Society, Game Creek Rd., Carneys Point, NJ 08069. www.ashcraftfuneral homes.com
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PECKHAM, WILLIAM E. On January 5, 2008, age 85, of Collingswood (formerly of Stratford).
Beloved husband of the late Vera (Vrooman) Peckham. Devoted father of Robert E. (Patricia) Peckham of Lecanto, FL, and Judith E. Parker of Haddon Heights. Loving grandfather of Matthew (Christine) Seder of Hogdon, ME andStephanie (Chris) Kemezis of Elkins Park, PA. Brother of Jeff Peckham of MO. Also survived by great grandchildren Matthew and Andrew Seder and Brayden Kemezis.
Mr. Peckham served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He and his late wife Vera resided in Stratford for almost 50 years. Mr. Peckham worked as a commercial artist and taught at the Philadelphia College of Art. Upon moving to Collingswood, he was a very active resident of Collingswood Manor.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Wednesday evening 6-8pm in the Chapel at Collingswood Manor, 460 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108. Funeral Service 8pm. Interment Thursday 11am Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, PA.
The family requests memorial contributions be made in William's name to Collingswood Manor Fellowship Fund.
Arrangements by BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, COLLINGSWOOD
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McMONAGLE, ROSEANN E. (nee Hamilton) of Stratford, NJ went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2008. Age 67 years.
Beloved wife of the late Cornelius. Devoted mother of Kathleen Ganiel and her husband Paul of Stratford, Mary O'Brien and her husband Frank of Erial, Elizabeth Serio and her husband Steve of Deptford and Ellen Little and her husband Don of Glendora. Dear sister of William Hamilton of FL. Proud grandmother of 14.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday evening 6:30PM to 7:30PM at St. Luke's RC Church 55 Warwick Rd. Stratford, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 7:30PM.
Cremation and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions to Samaritan Hospice, c/o The Funeral Home are preferred. Arr: under the direction of COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231W. WHITE HORSE PK BERLIN, NJ 08009
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KASPER, HENRY 'PAT' Age 91, of Stratford, NJ, on November 29, 2007 at Genesis Health Care, Voorhees, NJ.
Born in Camden, NJ. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Security Officer at Lakeland Hospital, Blackwood, New Jersey and also worked at Curtis Publishing Company. He loved to golf and Dance to Sweet Georgia Brown, avid Bible reader and very charitable.
***SURVIVING FAMILY Beloved husband of 62 years to Genevieve T. (nee Zaiko) Kasper. Devoted Father of Jessica (Peter) Karamitas, Patricia (George) Lee and Christine (Richard) Emore. Grandfather of Steven Karamitas, Peter Karamitas and Andrew Emore.
***VIEWING: - Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 N. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ
***FUNERAL MASS - Funeral Mass at 11:30am on Tuesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ. ***BURIAL PRIVATE - Burial will be private at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.
***MEMORIAL DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Philabundance, P.O. Box 37555, Philadelphia, PA 19148-7555.
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LONGMIRE, HENRY On Nov. 27, 2007 of Stratford, NJ, age 81 yrs.
Beloved husband of 57 years to Alice (nee Foust) Longmire. Survived by sons Marvin (Linda) of DE, Steven of Stratford, daughters Debra (Stephen) Burnett, Judy, Violet (Craig) Marley all of Stratford, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brother Jerry (Jean) Longmire and sister Deane (and the late Charles) Roberts both of Stratford, sister-in-law Barbara Longmire, brother-in-law Robert Davis. Henry was predeceased by his siblings Kyle (Judy), David, Jack and Dona Davis.
Henry was a WWII Navy Veteran. Henry was a retired mechanic. He belonged to Campbell County Lodge #778 F&AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday eve. 7-9pm (Masonic Services 8:00pm) and Saturday morning 9:30-10:00am with funeral services starting at 10:00am at the: ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021
Interment Berlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Laurel Springs Baptist Church, Madison & Arch Aves., Laurel Springs, NJ 08021.
Expressions of Sympathy/guestbook please visit www.OraL.Wooster FuneralHome.com
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KEELEY, JOSEPH MICHAEL Age 82, a Stratford NJ resident for over 40 years, died November 10, 2007 at the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland NJ.
He was born September 12, 1925 in Atlantic City.
He was married to Loretta (nee Whinna) for 44 years until her passing on March 21, 2007.
Joe served honorably in the Army Air Corp during WWII receiving three Bronze Stars and numerous citations. He retired from the Philadelphia Inquirer after 28 years of service in 1990.
Joe is survived by daughter & son-in-law Lori Ann and Brian Johnson, Landenberg, PA; son & daughter-in-law Chris and Heather Keeley, Stratford, NJ; three sisters and a brother, numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will take place 10:00 AM Saturday, December 1, 2007 at St. Luke's Church, 55 Warwick Road, Stratford
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REILLY, MICHAEL PATRICK Age 29, of Stratford, NJ. Suddenly on November 22, 2007 at Cooper Medical Center, Camden, NJ.
***SURVIVING FAMILY: Son of Rosemary (William Manson) Toner and Norman (Deborah Gaskill) Reilly. Brother of Norman (Amanda) T. Reilly, also many Aunts, Uncle and Nephews.
***VIEWING: Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 N. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ PH: 856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS: Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Friday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ. ***BURIAL: Burial New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.
***MEMORIAL DONATIONS: In lieu of all other expressions of sympathy, the family request contributions payable to the funeral home to assist them with funeral expenses
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McCLEERY, JAMES R., 'BOB' On November 11, 2007, of Stratford, NJ. Age 69 years.
Beloved husband of Edith C. McCleery (Nee-Fromknecht).
Dear father of Sean (Joanne) McCleery of Franklinville, NJ, Wayne (Carol) Grear of Haddon Heights, NJ and Maureen Seidelmann of Cherry Hill, NJ. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Tristan Patrick and Autumn Faith, five step grandchildren and a sister, Evelyn (Jack) Zaborowski.
Bob was a U.S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran. He retired after 26 years as a Cherry Hill Police Officer and 12 years with UMD of Stratford/Camden, NJ. Bob was also a member of AMICI Sons of Italy Lodge #2296.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday 9 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Haddon & Lees Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11:30 AM at the Church of Christ the King, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to A.W.A., 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.
Publication date: 11/14/07
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Michael Rourke, Sr. (September 28, 1953 - November 3, 2007)
Michael Rourke, Sr., 54, of Williamstown, NJ, on November 3, 2007.
Born in Fort Bragg, NC, he grew up in Stratford and has lived in Williamstown for 30 years.
Mike was an electrician for Union Local# 98 IBEW. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Beloved husband of Carol Rourke (nee Roberts). Devoted father of Nikole Ticcino and her husband Randy, Michael Rourke, Jr. and Meredith Bond. Loving son of John Rourke, Jr. and Jean Rourke (nee Maust). Dear brother of Wendi Rourke, Judy Kortum, Laurie Rourke and Bob Rourke.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday from 6:0-800 PM at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ, where a service will follow at 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 18 E. Laurel Road, 3rd Floor, Stratford, NJ 08084.
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PARENTE, ANTHONY V. Age 94, of Moorestown, NJ, Formerly of Stratford, NJ on September 21, 2007.
Born in New York City, NY. He worked as a Procurement Officer at U.S. Government for 30 years and a member of KOC- Holy Family- Stratford, NJ.
Beloved husband of the late Anne. R. (nee Lanzano) Parente. Devoted Father of Thomas (Donna) Parente; and the late Bernadette Endlein. Father-in-Law of Gary Endlein. Grandfather of 4. Brother of Rafael T. Parente.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Tuesday from 9:00-10:00am from McCHESNEY FUNERAL HOME 30 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ.
Entombment New St. Mary's Cemetery Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charity of Choice.
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MACINTIRE, RUBY JEAN On July 1, 2007 (nee Goehring) age 80 years,
Beloved wife of the late Gordon P. of Stratford.
Devoted mother of Louise Lustig (Loren) of Biglerville, PA, Donald MacIntire (Marilyn) of Silver Spring, MD., Robert MacIntire (Dianna) of Stratford, and Kenneth MacIntire of Quarryville, PA. Beloved grandmother of twelve grandchildren, and devoted great grandmother of four great grandchildren.
Mrs. MacIntire was a kindergarten teacher for over thirty- five years. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cherry Hill, where she taught Sunday School for over twenty five years.
Graveside services will be held on Friday July 6th, at 2:00 pm at the Berlin Cemetery , 40 Clementon Rd. and White Horse Pike , Berlin, NJ. Memorial Service will be held 11:00am on Saturday July 14th at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 520 S. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Contributions may be made in memory of Ruby Jean MacIntire to the church at the above address or to Abba Pregnancy Center, 257 W. Broad St. Palmyra, NJ.
Funeral Arrangements by the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 700 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106.
Publication date: 7/04/07
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BADAME, MARY (nee DeMarco), on June 16, 2007, of Stratford, age 84.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-:Beloved wife for over 64 years to the late Joseph Badame. Devoted mother of Theresa Korejko and her husband Joseph, Anna Hansen and her husband Martin and George Badame and his wife Mary. Dear grandmother of Theresa Wehrle (Mark), Edward Helmbold, Joseph Helmbold (Colleen), Martin Hansen, Jr., Melissa Palombo (Lou), Michael Hansen (JoAnn) and Maryeva Schmidt (Steve) and the late William Helmbold. Proud great grandmother of 17. Also survived by her granddaughter- in- law Christine Helmbold.
Mary loved to bake cookies and cupcakes for every occasion for her family and friends.
***FUNERAL SERVICE-:Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm and Thursday morning from 9am to 10am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at St. Agnes RC Church, Coles and Little Gloucester Roads, Blackwood. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.
***MEMORIAL DONATIONS-:Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com
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EICHFELD, TIMOTHY J. Age 60 of Stratford, NJ passed away at home while in the company of family after a heroic battle with cancer on Sunday June 10, 2007.
Mr. Eichfeld was born in Camden and is the son of the late Loretta (nee Henwood) Eichfeld. Timothy faithfully defended his country during Viet Nam and was a decorated veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He attended Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and was a self employed, small business entrepreneur. Mr. Eichfeld had been an avid fisherman and Charter Boat Captain of Panacea Charters out of Atlantic City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Child Council # 3532 in Blackwood and Stetser-Lamartine American Legion Post #281, Chews Landing.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-:Tim is survived by his wife Pamela Eichfeld (nee Myers) and his loving friends Kathy & Roland Saeger. He is the dear father of T.J. (Bridget) of Seattle, WA, Joseph (Tara) of GA, Damian (Julie) and David (Jessica) Eichfeld both of Deptford. Tim is the proud Grandfather of Kayleigh, Adele and Serenity. He is the brother of Paul of Pennsauken, Joan (George) Fish of Westville, Loretta Pandolfia of St. Augustine, FL, William "Billy" of Pine Hill, Judy (Bryan) Gibson of Point Pleasant, MI and the late Richard, Bobby and Sandra. Tim is also survived by his sister-in-law Donia Eichfeld of Haddonfield and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and his loyal companion Pecaness.
***FUNERAL SERVICE-: A Memorial Service of Remembrance will be celebrated on Thursday 2:30 PM at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W. Atlantic Ave. Audubon. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 1:30 PM. Interment will beheld privately. A reception will follow at 4 pm at the Knights of Columbus, Holy Child Council #3532, Empire Ave, Blackwood. (856)228-2771.
**MEMORIAL DONATIONS-: In lieu of flowers contributions in Tim's memory may be made to: Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
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TYSON, CHARLES BURTIS
Charles B. Tyson, Age 78, of Stratford, NJ on May 2, 2007 at Virtua- West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA. A resident of Stratford since 1962.
He worked as a Estimator at Du Pont Plant in Newark, DE for 25 yrs.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-: husband of Betty (nee Sandt) Tyson. Father of C. Scott Tyson, of Mays Landing and Susan (John) Stevenson, of Stratford. Grandfather of Matthew; Christopher; and Jason. Brother of Eleanore Walton and the late Marion Jaeger.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on
Wednesday 10:00-11:00am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME,
STRATFORD, NJ
***FUNERAL SERVICE-: Following the Viewing Funeral Service at 11:00am on Wednesday at the funeral home.
***BURIAL-: Following Funeral Service Burial will take place at 12noon at Berlin Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
**MEMORIAL DONATIONS-:
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Charity of Choice.
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GIBISON, ANGELA Age 72, of Stratford, NJ on May 23, 2007 at Stratford Nursing Center, Stratford, NJ.
***SURVIVING FAMILY: Mother of Michele (Joseph) Anicola Jr.; William (Elizabeth) Gibison and the lateDeborah Lynn Gibison. Grandmother of Carlynna (Chris) Golas; Roy Van Artsdalen, Joseph Anicola III, Alexa Anicola; Harley Gibison and Giannah Gibison. Great Grandmother of Presley Golas, Zachary Golas and Isabella Golas. Sister of Tom Daley and Ronnie Marcus, also survived by many Nieces, Nephews and Dear Friends.
***VIEWING: Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation with the family on Tuesday 9:00-10:00AM at Eugene J. Zale Funeral Home, Inc, 712 N. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ.
***FUNERAL MASS: Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church Warwick, Rd, Stratford, NJ
***BURIAL: Burial will follow the Funeral Mass at 12 NOON at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin,NJ.
***MEMORIAL DONNATIONS: In lieu of flowers, memoral contributions may be made to the online Alzheimers Association.
***SPECIAL NOTE: The family of Angela would like to thank everyone at the Stratford Nursing Home for the years of care and support of their mother.
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PAULI, THERESA A. 'TERRI'
Age 78, of Stratford, NJ on April 21, 2007 at home.
**SURVIVING FAMILY-: Loving Sister of Joseph Pauli.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation with the family on Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm and Thursday 9:00-9:30am at EUGENE J. ZALEERAL HOME - Stratford, NJ PH-856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS-:Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Thursday at Saint Lawrence R.C. Church White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ. ***BURIAL-: Following the Funeral Mass Burial will take place at 11:30 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.
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CARSWELL, GEORGE D.
Age 79, formally of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Innova Care in Hammonton.
Beloved father of Doris Paladino, son-in-law, Bob Paladino, and grandson Daniel Paladino of Malaga, NJ. Predeceased by his daughter Diane Carswell, sister Effie Cullen, and his brother Bobby Carswell. He is also survived by his sister Eileen Bowen, nephew Ernie Barnett and niece Gail Barnett of Audubon Park, NJ and devoted friend, Mike Rudolph of Franklinville, NJ.
Originally from West Collingswood Heights, George was retired from the YMCA in Voorhees, NJ and was an Air Force Veteran. He was a car enthusiast and an avid coin collector.
Private graveside services were held at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were by DeMARCO-LUISI FUNERAL HOME, 1019 E Landis Ave., Vineland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053. Condolences may be sent to www.dlfuneral.com
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SASSA, ROBERT JOSEPH Age 77, of Stratford, New Jersey, died suddenly on April 2, 2007.
Devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan (Van Blarcom); a daughter, Robin Petty (Robert) of Marlton; a son, Michael Sassa (Cheryl Piehota) of Philadelphia. He is also survived by three grandchildren, John Petty, Avery Sassa and Lydia Sassa; a brother, J. Lawrence Sassa of Jacksonville, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sassa was an employee of DeSimone Cadillac for 35 years, and retired in 1998 from J. E. Berkowitz in Bellmawr. He loved motorcycles, riding until the past two years, and was a member of the Silver Wings Motorcycle Club.
A visitation with immediate family and friends will be held on Friday, April 6th, from 4pm to 5pm at the LeROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco (856)767-0539.
A Memorial Service will begin at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Literacy Volunteers of America, Camden County, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, would be appreciated.
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DELANEY, JOHN JAMES, SR. Of Stratford, NJ, on March 10, 2007 at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Age 72. Born in Philadelphia, PA. He was a Disable American Veteran, member since 1970 Chapter A F Walters #4, American Legion Post 370 of Magnolia, V.F.W. Post 7019, Oak Valley, NJ, AMVets Life Member Post 77 of Gloucester; Square Circle Sportmen Club Life Member, NRA Life Member since 1979 and member of Knights of Columbus.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-: Husband of the late Lillian Anna (nee Yearicks) Delaney. Father of Lee-Ann (Scott) Dinardo-Surprenant; Elizabeth M. Gaylord; John (Barbara) J. Delaney Jr. and Charles (Karmina) Delaney; Grandfather of Jason R. Daigle; Jessica L. O'Neill; JoAnn Gaylord; Victoria Gaylord; John J. Delaney III; Sarah E. Delaney; and Carrie Mae Delaney; Ryan M. Delaney; Step Grandfather of Hydie M. Surprenant and Hollie E. Surprenant. Brother of Elizabeth Slane and Mary (Tony) Benedetto. Also survived by several Nieces, Nephews and Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Thursday 7:00-9:00pm and Friday 8:30-9:30am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 No. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ PH-856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS-: Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Friday at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ.
***BURIAL-: Burial will follow at 11:30am at Saint Joseph Cemetery Chewslanding, NJ.
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MCGAHEY, WILLIAM D. Went home to be with Jesus on March 8, 2007, age 76, of Stratford, NJ.
Mr. McGahey was an Air Force Veteran; serving during the Korean War, a retired warehouseman at Thriftway Foods of Oaks, PA and a member of the Stratford Father and Sons Association for over 25 years; serving as president and as manager for the Dodgers baseball team for over 16 years.
He was the beloved husband of 54 years of Ruth (nee Rendzak) McGahey, loving father of Barbara L. McGahey, Maureen C. (Steven) Carson, Kevin W. (Patricia) McGahey, Michele D. McGahey, dear grandfather of Colleen Carson (Shawn) Holmes, Meghan McGahey, Kevin W. McGahey II, Sean McGahey, Danny McGahey, great grandfather of Hailey and Ryan Holmes, brother of Patricia Kraus and the late Charles Timony, Anna Becroft, Robert McGahey and Peggy McGahey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend William's Life Celebration Friday, 9 AM - 11 AM at
INGLESBY/GIVNISH OF MAPLE SHADE, 600 East Main Street, followed by his Funeral Service 11 AM.
Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Inc. 706 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
www.lifecelebration.com
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FRANCHUK, MICHAEL G., JR. Age 56, of Boonsboro, MD, formerly Stratford, NJ.
Went to be with the Lord March 6, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut.
Survived by is mother, Alice Bailey Franchk and his father the late Michael Franchuk. He is also survived by one son, Jason Franchuk, of Salt Lake City, Utah; three sisters, Cynthia Cardia and Kathleen Franchuk, both of Baton Rouge, LA, and Barbara Plante of Alpharetta, GA, and two brothers Timothy Franchuk of Columbia, SC, and Thomas Franchuk of Marietta, OH.
He was preceded by one brother, Robert William Franchuk.
Memorial services will held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
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BUCCELLI, SARAH (nee Constantino) Age 78, of Stratford, NJ
on March 9, 2007 at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-: Beloved Wife of Anthony Buccelli. Loving Sister of John Constantino and the late Nancy Rose and Carmela Spadaro. Devoted Aunt of John Rose, Linda Carmichael, John Constantino, Brian Constantino. Great Aunt of Christopher, Jimmy, Jason, Brian, Sam, Julia, Keith and Angelina.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend hew viewing and visitation with the family on Tuesday 7:00-9:00PM and Wednesday 9:00-10:00AM at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 No. White Horse Pike Stratford, NJ PH-856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS-: Funeral Mass at 10:30AM on Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
***BURIAL-: Burial will follow at 12Noon at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ.***MEMORIAL DONATIONS-: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Luke Church Building Fund 55 Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ 08084.
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REGAN, JOSEPHINE MARIE (nee Tribbitt), of Stratford, NJ
Died peacefully at home on Friday, February 16, 2007. Age 94/95.
Josephine was born at home in Port Norris, NJ, the youngest of seven children of Italian immigrant parents. She grew up in South Philadelphia, PA. As a young woman she was a seamstress and a union activist. She loved to dance and listen to Big Band music. She also designed her own clothes. She was a great cook who loved to fish, crab and play pinochle. In 1940 she married the late James Joseph Regan. They raised their five children in Barrington, NJ.
Josephine is survived by her five children: Peggy Weir (husband Steve) of Medford Lakes, Michael Regan (wife JoAnn Payne) of Bellmawr, Carol Jo Smith (husband Rickie) of Stratford, Kathy Eckert (husband Bob) of Warwick, RI and James Regan (wife Karen Rowan) of Miami, FL. She is also survived by 11 grand children and 11 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 7 to 9pm Wednesday eve and 9 to 10am Thursday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Thursday at Sacred Heart RC Church, 1739 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104.
Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoluem, Bellmawr.
Donations may be made in Josephine's memory to Sacred Heart RC Church. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to: Condolences@ GardnerFuneralHome.com.
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CLARK, CHARLES L. 'RUSTY', JR. Age 62 of Stratford, NJ.
On February 15, 2007 at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
*****Surviving family-: Loving husband of Carole (nee Totoro), beloved father of Christopher J. of Stratford, NJ, Craig J. of Bloomington, Ind. and Charles J. and his wife Rochelle of Atco, NJ, his beloved granddaughter Riley Marie, his loving sisters Patricia and her husband James Rodi, Susan Clark, Deborah and her husband Dan Kille, brother-in-law John and Lynn Totoro, sister-in-law Erna Totoro. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles, Charlie, Rusty, Coach, Brother, Dad, Pops, Poppy, Hubby, Hun.
He went by many names because he was so many things to so many people. He coached all three of his sons throughout their lives - in sports and in life. Golf trips, soccer, baseball, softball, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, movies, Flyers games - he always had time for his family and friends. He was there with a toolbox for anyone, anytime, and any place. He loved working on cars and was known for this 'Clark's AAA' service, whether you needed a jump, an oil change or any kind of repair, major or minor. His rates were very reasonable; he charged $5 a nick. Charles L. Clark Jr. had a long and fulfilling life of service to his community. He spent four years in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wasp. He worked for 38 years for the phone company, working his way up from being a lineman to an engineer, until he retired in 2001. He was honored as a good citizen in 1987 by The New Jersey Bell. He was Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 111, even staying on after his sons moved on, and was honored for his dedication in 1997. He was active in The First Presbyterian Church of Somerdale in various capacities as a Deacon, an Elder and Financial Recording Secretary. He volunteered for the Special Olympics in Track and Field and coached his sons softball team for several years. He was a strong, compassionate man who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
*****Viewing-: Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation with the family on Monday 7:00-9:00PM and Tuesday 9:30-10:30AM at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME INC. 712 No. White Horse Pike Stratford, New Jersey PH: 856-783-5100
*****Funeral Service-: Funeral services to begin Tuesday at 10:30AM at the funeral home. The services will be conducted by Rev. Patrick Orazi of The First Presbyterian Church of Somerdale, NJ.
*****Entombment-: Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. *****Memorial Donation-: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Occupational Training Center Parents Group, 215 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ or Easter Seals New Jersey, 1 Kimberly Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
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ROSSI, HENRY M. Age 85, of Stratford, NJ also formerly of Lindenwold, NJ on February 12, 2007 at home.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa. he served in WWII in the US Marines as a Corporal. He worked as a Truck Driver at T. Rossi Inc., Stratford, New Jersey.
***SURVIVING FAMILY: Beloved husband of Theresa D. 'Tessie' (nee Porto) Rossi. Loving father of Mark A. Rossi and the late Patricia A. Rossi. Brother of Mary Lou Foglietta and also survived by Nieces and Nephews.
***VIEWING: Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation with the family on Saturday 9:00-10:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 N. WHITE HORSE PK STRATFORD, NJ PH: 856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS: Following the viewing and visitation a Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30am on Saturday at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ.
***BURIAL: Following the Funeral Mass, Burial and Military Honors with the US Marine Corp will take place at 12:30 pm Saturday Holy Cross, Cemetery Baily Road, Yeadon, PA.
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BALOG, LOUIS FRANK
Age 78, of Stratford, NJ, on January 2, 2007, at his home surrounded
by loving family.
Worked for Bethlehem Steel as a Machinist for 15 years in Johnstown,
PA and retired from Boeing Helicopter as a Machinist after 27
years of service. Member of U.A.W # 1069 and member of Square
Circle Gun Club. Louis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,
fishing, crabbing, hiking, golfing, gardening and especially
enjoyed cooking Sunday meals for his family.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-: Survived by his wife of 57 years Evelyn
(Nee Fabo) Balog. Father of Michael (Gail); Christine Spera;
Marian Szabo; Kathleen (Jacek) Skryzalin; Louis (Sherri);
Michele (John) Szachewicz; David (Kathy); and Gary (Lisa);
Grandfather of 15; Great Grandfather of 3; Brother of John;
Emery; Geza; Thomas; Margaret Blough and the late Bobby,
Bernie and Steve.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing
and visitation with the family on Friday 9:30-11:30am at Our
Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale,
NJ.
***FUNERAL MASS-: Funeral Mass at 11:30am on Friday at the
Church.
***BURIAL-: Interment will take place privately at St. Joseph
Cemetery.
***MEMORIAL DONAT-IONS-: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to
Our Lady of Grace Church 35 No. White Horse
Pike, Somerdale, NJ, 08083 or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr.,
Suite 300, Marlton, NJ, 08053. Funeral under the direction
of EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Publication date: 1/05/07
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MERULLA,
ANGELINA
On December 26, 2006, of Stratford,
NJ age 72.
Survived by her loving brother
Tony (Sheila ) Merulla of Magnolia; beloved sister Phillis
(Joseph) Slobozian of Berlin. Proud aunt of JoAnn Sokolowski
and Sheila Ann Heim; beloved nephews, Michael, Christopher,
Anthony, John, Joseph and James;. and many great nieces and
nephews and loving friends.
Miss Merulla worked at Cooper Hospital for 42 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday eve
between 7-8:30 PM followed by a Service at 8:30 PM at the DANKS-HINSKI
FUNERAL HOME, 125 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold. Interment
private. Donations to Lighthouse
Hospice, 1040 N. Kings Hwy.,
Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 would be appreciated.
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Teen killed, 2 critically
hurt in Stratford crash
Friday, December 22, 2006
By LEO STRUPCZEWSKI Courier-Post Staff
STRATFORD
A 16-year-old Clementon boy was killed in a car accident
early this morning while leading Stratford police on a car
chase, officials said.
Eric Keeny lost control of a stolen SUV along a bend in
Longwood Drive near Overhill Road, said Acting Camden County
Prosecutor Joshua M. Ottenberg.
Keeny, accompanied in the car by a 15-year-old Gloucester
City boy and 16-year-old Sewell boy, fled Stratford police
officer Robert Kelly around 1:45 a.m., officials said. Kelly
had attempted to pull over Keeny when he saw the SUV, described
as an older model Ford Bronco, traveling westbound on the
White Horse Pike near Vassar Avenue. Keeny fled south on
Vassar Avenue at a high rate of speed and Kelly lost sight
of his vehicle near Vassar Avenue and Grand Avenue, officials
said.
Police then began searching for the vehicle and discovered
the vehicle had been involved in a crash at Longwood Drive
and Overhill Road. A preliminary investigation showed Keeny
hit two trees and came to rest on the front lawn of a Longwood
Drive home. The two other passengers were ejected from the
SUV, Ottenberg said. They were transported by helicopter
to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and were in critical
but stable condition this afternoon, Ottenberg said. Their
names were not released.
Police later determined the vehicle had been stolen overnight
after a commercial burglary at a Williamstown Auto Shop,
officials said. The auto repair shop was unaware the business
had been burglarized, Ottenberg said.
Agents from the Camden County Fatal and Serious Accident
Investigation Team and Stratford Police Department are investigating
the collision. The criminal investigation is being conducted
by the Stratford Police Department. Police are investigating
the possibility that alcohol played a part in the accident.
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WHITE,
THEODORE JOHN, SR. Age 63, of Stratford,
NJ.
Suddenly on Decemer 17, 2006 at home.
Ted was born in Camden, NJ, member of Teamster Local Union
#107 and was known for his love for his family, home and friends.
***SURVIVING FAMILY: Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee
Rupertus) White. Beloved
Father of Theodore (Heather ) White; Christine (Kevin) Larsen;
Theresa (Dominic) Principato; James (Robyn) White; Veronica
(Daniel)Kelly; Rachel White; Ann Marie (Mark) Bansky.
Loving Grandfather of Karen, Dan, Ryan, David, T J, Eddie,
Kaitlyn, Jennifer, Katie, Stephanie, Sarah, Hunter, Paige and
the late Kevin Jr. 'Brothers' John McKeown and Frank Jess.
Son in Law of Hildred Rupertus. Son of the late Elizabeth
Bialobrzeski, also survived by many in Laws, Nieces and Nephews.
***VIEWING: Family and friends are invited to attend his
viewing and visitation with the family on Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm
and Thursday 9:00-10:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PIKE STRATFORD, NJ PH-856-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS: Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Thursday at Saint
Luke R.C. Church Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
***BURIAL: Following funeral mass Burial will take place at
Gate of Heaven Cemetery,Berlin, NJ.
***MEMORIAL DONATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Charity of Choice.
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MAUGERI,
MARIE L. (Nee Lemmo), age 79, of Stratford,
NJ,
on December 18, 2006, at Kennedy Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
Loving mother and wife who was devoted to her husband and
children, and doted on her 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
For many years a volunteer at St. Luke School in Stratford;
a den mother who was awarded the Elizabeth Maguire Scouting
Award; member of the Catholic Daughters of America and an active
member of St. Luke's Parish; worked as a medical assistant
for a family practitioner for 17 years.
***SURVIVING FAMILY-: Beloved wife of James V. Maugeri. Devoted
Mother of Carl (Kathleen) Maugeri, of Haddonfield, James (Robbie)
Maugeri of Fayetteville, GA and Joseph (Brigid) Maugeri of
Berwyn, PA.
Loving Grandmother of Jenn Maugeri, Laura Maugeri, Kate Maugeri,
Stephen Maugeri, Caroline Maugeri, Chris Mauger and David Mauger.
Loving Great Grandmother of Alexis Turner and Sofia Mauger.
***VIEWING-: Family and friends are invited to attend her
viewing and visitation with the family on Thursday 7:00-9:00pm
and Friday 9:00-10:00am at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PK STRATFORD, NU PH- 956-783-5100
***FUNERAL MASS-: Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Friday at Saint
Luke R.C. Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ.
***CEMETERY-: Following the Funeral Mass, Entombment will
take place at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
***MEMORIAL DONATIONS-: In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions
may be made to Vitas Hospice Foundation-In Patient Unit, c/o
Kennedy Hospital, 18 East Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ 08084 |
STRATFORD, N.J. - In an age of
multimillion-dollar high-tech weapons systems, sometimes it's
the simplest ideas that can save lives. Which is why a New
Jersey mother is organizing a drive to send cans of Silly String
to Iraq.
American troops use the stuff to detect trip wires around bombs, as Marcelle
Shriver learned from her son, a soldier in Iraq.
Before entering a building, troops squ
irt the plastic goo, which can shoot strands about 10 to
12 feet, across the room. If it falls to the ground, no trip
wires. If it hangs in the air, they know they have a problem.
The wires are otherwise nearly invisible.
Now, 1,000 cans of the neon-colored plastic goop are packed
into Shriver's one-car garage in this town outside Philadelphia,
ready to be shipped to the Middle East thanks to two churches
and a pilot who heard about the drive.
"If I turn on the TV and see a soldier with a can of
this on his vest, that would make this all worth it," said
Shriver, 57, an office manager.
The maker of the Silly String brand, Just for Kicks Inc. of
Watertown, N.Y., has contacted the Shrivers about donating
some. Other manufacturers make the stuff, too, and call their
products "party string" or "crazy string."
"Everyone in the entire corporation is very pleased
that we can be involved in something like this," said
Rob Oram, Just for Kicks product marketing manager. He called
the troops' use of Silly String innovative.
The military is reluctant to talk about the use of Silly
String, saying that discussing specific tactics will tip off
insurgents.
But Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a U.S. military spokesman
in Baghdad, said Army soldiers and Marines are not forbidden
to come up with new ways to do their jobs, especially in Iraq's
ever-evolving battlefield. And he said commanders are given
money to buy nonstandard supplies as needed.
In other cases of battlefield improvisation in Iraq, U.S.
soldiers have bolted scrap metal to Humvees in what has come
to be known as "Hillybilly Armor." Medics use tampons
to plug bullet holes in the wounded until they can be patched
up.
Also, soldiers put condoms and rubber bands around their
rifle muzzles to keep out sand. And troops have welded old
bulletproof windshields to the tops of Humvees to give gunners
extra protection. They have dubbed it "Pope's glass" — a
reference to the barriers that protect the pontiff.
In an October call to his mother, Army Spc. Todd Shriver
explained how his unit in the insurgent hotbed of Ramadi learned
from Marines to use Silly String on patrol to detect boobytraps.
After sending some cans to her 28-year-old son, Shriver enlisted
the help of two priests and posted notices in her church and
its newsletter. From there, the effort took off, with money
and Silly String flowing in. Parishioners have been dropping
cans into donation baskets.
"There's so much that they can't do, and they're frustrated,
but this is something they can do," said the Rev. Joseph
Capella of St. Luke's Church in Stratford.
The Shrivers said they would not mind seeing the string as
standard-issue equipment, but they don't blame the military
for not supplying it.
"I don't think that they can think of everything," said
Ronald Shriver, 59, a retired salesman. "They're taught
to improvise, and this is something that they've thought of."
Marcelle Shriver said that since the string comes in an aerosol
can, it is considered a hazardous material, meaning the Postal
Service will not ship it by air. But a private pilot who heard
about her campaign has agreed to fly the cans to Kuwait — most
likely in January — where they will then be taken to
Iraq.
Shriver said she will continue her campaign as long as her
son is overseas and she has Silly String to send.
"I know that he's going come through this. I hope they
all do," she said.
COWIN,
EDITH C. (nee
MacGuire) on Dec. 2, 2006. Longtime resident of Stratford.
Age 80.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Cowin, Jr. Devoted mother
of Joseph D., III of West Deptford; Barry of Newark, DE; Carl
of West Virginia; Keith of Glennwood, MD and Mark of Atco.
Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Edith was a graduate of Collingswood High School class of
1945. She was a member of the Monday Night Stratford Pinochle
Club and was an avid Bingo player.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday
6-8 PM, followed by her Funeral Service at 8 PM, TERRANOVA
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. Interment
of ashes Saturday 11 AM, Locustwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
the family requests memorial contributions to a charity of
the donor's choice.
To express condolences and share memories visit: terranovafuneralhome.com
Publication date: 12/05/06
HAMMOND,
CHARLES JOHN
Age 83, of Stratford, NJ. On October
17, 2006 at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ.
Husband of the late Rita M. (nee Califano) Hammond.
Father of Chuck (Diana) Hammond of Gloucester Twp., Ritajean
(Ted) Wioncek of Gloucester Twp.
Grandfather of Chuck (Ryan), Chrissy (Marlon) Martinez, Genevieve
(P.J.) Naccarelli and Ted.
Great Grandfather of Taylor Ryan. Brother of Lee Califano.
Born in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was a Veteran of WWII US
Army serving in the South Pacific receiving a Bronze Star.
Member of VFW Post #10116 of Voorhees, NJ.
Former employee of General Electric Missile and Space Vehicle
Division and Frankfort Arsenal of Philadelphia, PA.
Mr. Hammond graduated from Orstein Conservatory of Music,
proceeded teaching and composing music and copyrighted over
30 musical compositions. His love and passion for his family
was reflected in his music.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation
with the family on Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 am at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 N. WHITE HORSE PIKE
STRATFORD, NJ
Funeral Service at 11:30 am on Saturday at the Funeral Home.
Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
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MCCLURKEN,
DOROTHY F.
Age 90, of Stratford, NJ, on October 15, 2006 at Kennedy Memorial
Hospital, Stratford, N.J.
Dear friend of Anna Tzap of Stratford, and many loving Nieces,
Nephews and Friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation
with the family on Friday, 9:00-10:00 am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 N. White Horse Pike
Stratford, N.J.
Funeral Service at 10:00 am on Friday at the Funeral Home.
Burial Forest Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Penn Wynne Presbyterian Church, 130 Haverford Road, Wynnewood,
PA 19096
O'NEILL,
SHELLEY ANN
(nee Galati) Beautiful, loving and caring wife and mother
for 13 years of husband Joe O'Neill (Porky) daughters Courtney
(Kiki), Caelin (Boo) and Carina (Beans) O'Neill.
Shelley was born June 20, 1966 in Camden and was raised in
Maple Shade, NJ. She has been a ten year resident of the
greatest small town in America Stratford, NJ.
She passed on October 4th with family and friends by her
side. This was the second battle she had with cancer.
Junior, honey you are everything I could have ever wanted
in a wife, mother and buddy. I loved you from the day we met!
My heart will never again pump the way it did when I was with
you.
Surviving are her parents George and Winifred Galati; Grandmother
Mary Baxter; Aunts Shelley Clark and Diane Baxter; uncle
Rob Clark; Brothers George and Jimmy Galati and her nieces
and nephews.
I am sorry King Arthur could not protect you.
Relatives and friends can call on Saturday October 7th from
9:00 to 11:00AM at Saint Luke's Roman Catholic Church, 55
Warwick Avenue, Stratford, NJ. The funeral liturgy will be
celebrated following the viewing at 11:00AM. Interment will
be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Berlin, NJ.
Memorial contributions in memory of Shelley, for the Inpatient
Unit of Samaritan Hospice at Mount Holly may be made to Samaritan
Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Arrangements
are by the MOUNT LAUREL HOME for FUNERALS, Mount Laurel, NJ.
Crash kills Somerdale
teen
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
BELLMAWR
A sport-utility vehicle crash on Interstate 295 early Saturday
took the life of a recent Sterling Regional High School.
Shortly before 1 a.m. Justin Williams, 18, of Sunset Drive
in Somerdale, was driving a 1999 Ford Explorer in the left
lane of I-295 North. State police said the highway was wet
and it was raining.
Williams, who was wearing his seat belt, lost control, struck
a curb and then hit a tree on the vehicle's driver's side some
50 feet off the road, state police said.
The crash into the tree sent the Explorer back onto the highway,
where it came to rest in the right lane, police said.
An ambulance transported Williams to Cooper University Hospital
in Camden, where he was pronounced dead about 4 a.m., police
said.
Two passengers in Williams' car survived with minor injuries:
Matthew Levenchuck, 16, and David Serten, 18, both of Stratford,
police said.
Alcohol was not involved in the accident, police said.
Williams, who graduated from high school in June, completed
the school's Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program,
said Jack McCulley, superintendent of the Sterling district.
He also played on the school volleyball team, worked as a
video technician and volunteered with Sterling's blood drive,
McCulley said.
"He was a likable young man. He was very cooperative, very
happy, always with a smile on his face," the superintendent
said.
Outside of school, Williams served as a junior member of
the all-volunteer Magnolia Fire Company from July 2003 through
March of this year, said Magnolia Fire Chief Gary Riebel.
"He was pretty active," Riebel said. "He used to ride his
bike to the calls. He was a good kid."
ROBINS, BARBARA
P.
(nee Noone), age 68, of Stratford, NJ on August 12, 2006.
Beloved wife of John J. Robins.
Mother of John (Diana), Helen (Hugh) Lynch, Lorie (Mike)
Henry, William (Stephanie) and Joseph.
Grandmother of Michael, Devin, Dan, Kiera, Brian, Jack, Samantha,
Genevieve, John and Joe.
Sister of Martin (Carol) Noone, Patricia (Knute) Bonner,
Bernadette (James) Remley.
Sister-in-law of Blanche Noone,
Aunt of Barbara Malloy.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation
with the family on
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm and Thursday, 8:30-9:30 am at
EUGENE J. ZALE
FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
PH: 856-783-5100
Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Thursday at Saint Luke R.C. Church,
Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery,
Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 642 Market
Street, Camden, NJ 08102. Information, Directions, Condolences
and Guestbook at www.ZaleFuneral
Home.com.
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CARMACK,
MARK K.
On August 10, 2006, of Stratford, NJ. Age 74 years.
Youngest son of the late Helen K. and Mark M. Carmack.
Born and raised in Margate City, NJ. Mr. Carmack was a Special
Agent for the Glens Falls Insurance Company
and retired as a Head Office Manager of the Reliance Insurance
Company, Philadelphia, PA.
Beloved husband and best friend for 49 years
of Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Carmack.
Dear father of Kathleen A. Carmack of Laurel Springs, NJ;
Kevin K. (Laura) Carmack of Poolesville, MD;
Karen M. (Dana) Shupp of Magnolia, NJ; Kristine M. (Joseph)
Reardon of Gloucester Township, NJ;
Kenneth E. (LuAnne) Carmack of Barrington, NJ, and Keith
A. Carmack of Mays Landing, NJ.
Loving grandfather of Kelly, Kirby; Whitney, Coleman; Corey,
Chelsea, Cody; Joseph, Kyle; Keri and Taylor.
Also survived by a brother, James K. (Catherine) Carmack of
Virginia Beach, VA
and a sister, Celeste C. Smith of Fayetteville, NY.
Mark was a 1950 graduate of Atlantic City
High School and a 1954 graduate of Villanova University.
He served in the US Navy Reserve for eight years, with two
years of active duty as a Petty Officer aboard the Destroyer
USS Wm. W. Hank, DD-702,home port of Norfolk, VA.
He served three terms (nine years) as an elected Councilman
of the Borough of Stratford, NJ from 1964 through
1972.
He taught numerous courses in Fire, Casualty and Automobile
Insurance for the New Jersey Insurance Agents Association and
the Insurance Society of Philadelphia. Mark was past President
of the South Jersey Fieldmen's Association and Treasurer of
St. Luke Cub Pack 289 for seven years. He was a six year Commissioner
of Minor League Baseball for the Stratford Father & Son
Association and Independent Umpire Association Umpire for the
Minor, Major, Pony and Babe Ruth Leagues; as well as local
Williamsport and Regional Tournament Games.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation with
the family on Wednesday, 9:00-10:30 am at Saint Luke R.C.
Church, Warwick Road, Stratford, NJ. Memorial Funeral Mass
at 10:30am on Wednesday at Saint Luke R.C. Church, Warwick
Road, Stratford, NJ. Burial of Ashes to follow at Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Berlin, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Information, Directions, Condolences, and Guestbook at www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
Funeral under the Direction of
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME
STRATFORD, NJ
PH-856-783-5100
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TOMKINSON,
REGINA M. 'JEAN'
(nee Ehrlich) of Stratford,
- died on July 9, 2006,
at the age of 77.
Born on Dec. 15, 1928 in Philadelphia.
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- Beloved wife for 59
yrs. of Elwood L. 'Woody', former owner of Tomkinson's Service
Station in Stratford.
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- Devoted mother of
- Terry of Audubon,
- Sandra Tallant of
Sicklerville,
- Judith and husband
Fred Berger of Sarasota, FL,
- Jeffrey and wife
Donna, of Stratford,
- Stephen and wife
Renee of Sebastian, FL and
- Susan Specht and Ron
Benson of Lawnside.
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- Loving Mom-Mom to
15 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.
- Dear sister of Paul
and wife Marsha Ehrlich of Kalispell, MT, the late Joseph
Ehrlich and the late Selma Greim.
- She is also survived
by many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews
- and special friends
James Specht and Eamon Daly.
A career homemaker, after raising her 6th child, she attended
nursing school and received her LPN degree.
- She worked for West
Jersey Hosp. Voorhees and New Era Nursing prior to retiring.
- She especially loved
her garden and wildlife.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday
morning 9:30 to 11am at
- The GIOSA FUNERAL
HOME, 171 Haddon Avenue, West Berlin where her funeral services
will be held at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, Jean's family requests donations in her
memory to
- The Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research Grand Central Station
P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163.
- For information and
condolences please visit
www.giosafuneralhome.com
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- ROSSI,
MARIE A.
On June 28, 2006, Marie
A. (nee Heine) Rossi of Stratford,
- age 78 years.
Beloved wife of Fred Rossi.
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- Survived by her
children
- Fred (Donna) Rossi
of Winslow Twp.,
- Thomas (Melanie)
Rossi of Stratford,
- Steven (Patricia)
Rossi of Audubon,
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- 6 grandchildren,
Steven Jr., Christian, Jeanmarie, Catherine, Nickolas, and
Daniel.
Marie was a kind and caring person.
- She was loved by
everyone who knew her.
- She was a member of
the Catholic Daughters of America, and
- St. Luke's Parish
where she enjoyed volunteering at Bingo.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on
Saturday Morning 10am to 11am
- followed by Mass of
Christian Burial 11am at St. Luke's Church, 55 Warwick Road,
Stratford, NJ 08084.
Arrangements by the ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME - Clementon,
NJ.
- Interment Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.
Publication date:
7/01/06
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- NEILD,
ARTHUR W., SR. LT CDR
Age 83, of
Stratford, NJ on May 9, 2006
- at Kennedy Memorial
Hospital, Stratford, NJ.
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- Beloved husband of
Jean E. (nee Cummings) Neild.
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- Devoted father of
- David (Marge Broglin)
Neild, Bridgeton, NJ;
- Lisa (David) Spencer,
of Washington Twp, NJ;
- William (Deborah)
Neild, of Laurel Springs and
- Arthur W. Jr.(Sherry)
Neild, of Palm Coast, FL.
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- Loving Grandfather
of Emily, Eric, Billy Jr., Anna and Karlee.
- Brother of Mary
Pollock.
Born in Philadelphia, PA.
- He was a LT CDR with
United States Navy for 27 years where he served on several
ships including the USS Forrestal, USS Wasp and USS Augusta.
- He was also employed
with Ingersold-Rand Corp of CT for 10 years.
- Member of American
Legion Post #281 of Chews Landing, NJ,
- Member of Military
Officers Assoc. of America,
- Member of Mechanical
Engineers and
- Member of the Navy
League.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and
visitation with the family
- on Monday 7:00-9:00pm
and Tuesday 11:00am-12:00 noon at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 NO. WHITE HORSE PIKE
STRATFORD, NJ PH- 856-783-5100
Funeral Service at 12:00 noon on Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
- Burial Gen. Wm. C.
Doyle Veterans Cemetery Arneytown, NJ, at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
- American Cancer
Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034,
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- Information,
Directions, Condolences, and Guestbook at
www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
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PATRICIA & JOHN JOYCE JR.
Patricia (Hetherington) and John J. Joyce Jr.
of
Stratford celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary Jan. 28.
They have six children: John III of Cherry Hill,
Patricia Johnstone of Medford Lakes, Clare Kenney of Gloucester
Township, Daniel of Stratford, Colleen Marchinek of Marlton
and Maureen Reiss of Audubon. They have 15 grandchildren.
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- RIZZO,
JAMES B. 'POPPY'
On April 9, 2006, of
Stratford, NJ.
- Age 59 years.
Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Samler) of 24 years.
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- Son of Martha S.
Rizzo of Pitman and the late Benjamin S. Rizzo.
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- Son-in-law of
Valentine Samler and the late Peggy.
- Step-father of Kelly
Troccoli and her husband Michael of Gibbsboro and
- Shannon Sommeling
and his fiancé Kim Grant of Cedar Brook.
- Brother of Alyce
'Susie' Taylor, Maurice Rizzo, and the late Marsha Rizzo.
- Proud grandfather
of Alisha, Alex, Antonio, Sophia, and Angelina.
- Predeceased by his
nephew Christopher Rizzo.
Jim was counselor for
Lighthouse of Mays Landing, owner of
JBR
Painting, and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday
afternoon 4:30-6:15PM at
COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME
231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE
BERLIN, NJ 08009
www.costantinofuneralhome.com
Military Honors 6:15 PM at the funeral home. Cremation and
interment will be private.
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- EDWARDS,
TIMOTHY V.
On 3-31-2006 of Stratford,
- age 51 yrs.
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- Memorial Service Saturday
10am at the
- Ora L. Wooster Funeral
Home,
- 51 Park Blvd., Clementon,
NJ.
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- MAIDEN,
EARL B.
CORRECTED
NOTICE
On March 17, 2006, Earl of Stratford,
age 96 years.
Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Ogg) Maiden.
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- Survived by many loving
nieces and nephews.
Earl was employed as an Administrative Assistant for over 30
years at W.B. Saunders located in Merchantville.
- He was a member of
First Presbyterian Church in Somerdale.
- Earl was a Distinguished
Brother of Laurel Lodge #237 F&AM.
- He was a member of
Excelsior Consistory, Crescent Shrine Temple, Black Horse
Square Club,
- High Twelve, Order
of the Eastern Star Chapter # 227 and a life time member
of Order of De Molay.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on
Tuesday eve, 7-9 pm with OES Services at 8:00pm and Masonic
Services at 8:30pm at the ORA L. WOOSTERFUNERAL HOME, 51
Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021.
- There will also be
a viewing Wednesday morning 9:30-10:00am with Funeral Services
starting at 10:00am at the Funeral Home.
- Interment, Harleigh
Cemetery.
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- CORRY,
RAYMOND H., SR.
A long time resident
of Stratford,
NJ, on March 18, 2006, at home.
Devoted husband of 51 years to Nellie H. (nee Henion) Corry.
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- Loving father of Raymond
H. Corry, Jr., Patricia L. (Leonard) Gatt, Bruce D. (Lori)
Corry and Kevin Corry. B
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- eloved grandfather
of Alana E. Corry, Jonathan P. Corry and Chase D. Corry.
Born in Paterson, NJ. He was a USMC Staff Sgt., Korean War
Veterans - Honorably Discharged June 1954.
- He worked as a long
time salesman and business owner.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing and visitation
with the family on Thursday 9:30-11:00am at
EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC.
712 No. White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ
Ph - 856-783-5100
Funeral Service at 11:00am on Thursday at Funeral Home.
- Burial will follow
at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gibbsboro, NJ.
- Information, Directions,
Condolences, and Guestbook: www.ZaleFuneralHome.com
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- KASPRZAK,
JOSEPHINE
(nee Gasier) on March
20th, 2006 of Stratford, age 92.
Beloved wife of the late Jess.
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- Dear mother of Robert
Kasprzak of Pittsgrove, Raymond Kasprzak of Bellmawr and
Henry Kasprzak of Caldwell, ID.
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- Loving grandmother
of 9. Great grandmother of many.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the
family under the direction of the
- LEROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL
HOME, Atco, NJ.
-
- In lieu of flowers
donations in memory of Mrs. Kasprzak may be made to the
- Stratford Nursing
Home, 18 West Laurel Rd. Stratford, NJ 08084.
- For more info or to
email condolences, please visit: www.lpwoosterfuneralhome.com
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- CILONA,
ROSLYN HELEN
(nee Tochterman) of Stratford,
NJ.
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- Beloved wife of the
late George J. Cilona.
-
- Loving mother of Susan
(Eugene, Jr.) Melfi, David J. (Judith) Cilona and Cindy B.
(Leo, Jr.) Baiocco.
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- Dear sister of Florence
Margolis, the late Gabriel, and the late Leonard Tochterman.
- Adored grandmother
of Jake, Alexis, Mara and Daria.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday from
7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at
PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc.
2001 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill
-
- Relatives and friends
are invited to the funeral home Wednesday beginning at 9:00
am where services will begin promptly at 10:00 am.
- Interment will follow
at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill.
The family will return to the home of Cindy and Leo Baiocco
and respectfully request, in lieu of flowers, contributions
in her memory be made to the American Lung Association,
527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
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- Publication date:
3/06/06
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Sterling coach,
joy and grief on and off court Friday, March 3,
2006
By PHIL ANASTASIA
Courier-Post Staff
- Standing at midcourt after her basketball team's thrilling
tournament victory, Sterling High School's Cassi Bryant said
one of the saddest, strangest sentences in South Jersey sports
history.
- "We wanted to win," Bryant said, "for
her daughter who was about to be born and for her father
who had just passed away."
- This was Wednesday night, moments after Sterling beat
Glassboro 54-50 in double-overtime in the quarterfinals of
the South Jersey Group 2 tournament.
- The Silver Knights dedicated the victory to their
absent coach, Kate McDonald, who on Wednesday night gave
birth to her first child, a daughter named MacKenzie.
- On Tuesday night, McDonald lost her father, Kurt Schmid,
who died unexpectedly at age 52. Schmid was one of the Silver
Knights' biggest supporters, a regular at their games.
- "I don't remember a game when he wasn't here," Sterling
senior Kate Brennan said.
- Said Bryant: "He always supported us. Win or
lose, he always would tell us,
"Good game.' "
- Responsible adults always preach to young athletes
that winning and losing isn't everything, that such trivial
matters pale in comparison to life and death.
- At this critical stage of their season, the Sterling
girls are seeing the contrast in bold relief, as their popular
coach experiences the joy of becoming a parent in conjunction
with the heartbreak of losing one.
- Still, there's another game to be played. The Silver
Knights are determined to honor their coach, as well as one
of the biggest fans, with their best possible effort.
- "We know it would be important to her for us
to focus on playing as good as we can," Sterling senior
Nicole Mancini said.
- Under the direction of acting coach Joe LaRubbio,
who has guided the team in McDonald's absence, the Silver
Knights have reached the semifinals of the sectional tournament.
They will play at rival Haddonfield tonight.
- The team's senior captains said the Silver Knights
have rallied around McDonald, who was one of the best players
in South Jersey during her career at Sterling in the early
1990s.
- "She's so much more than a coach to us," Mancini
said.
- Added Bryant: "She treats us like we're already
her children."
- Former Sterling coaches Bill Ulrich and Jackie Mulligan,
both of whom are close with McDonald and her family, said
they saw Schmid at Sterling's final regular-season game Friday
night. That was McDonald's last game before she left the
team to attend to her pregnancy.
- "All he could talk about was how excited he was
to be a grandfather,"
Mulligan said of Schmid.
- Ulrich, who was McDonald's coach when she was known
as Kate Schmid and was named South Jersey Player of the Year
by the Courier-Post in 1994, said Kurt Schmid and his wife
Jill were two of the program's biggest supporters.
- "They supported all the girls, not just Kate," Ulrich
said. "Just
great, great people. In all my years of coaching, I don't think
I ever met a more close-knit family."
- Mulligan resigned after last season to devote more
time to her family. McDonald was her assistant coach the
last few seasons and moved up to become head coach before
this season.
- "I just can't even imagine this," Mulligan
said. "To be so excited
about having your first baby, and have this happen."
- For the Sterling players, the experience has led to
a difficult balancing act.
- "In her sadness, we know she can look to her
baby for happiness,"
Brennan said. "Maybe we can give her something else to
be happy about."
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- TIMBERLAKE,
CHARLES W.
On February 14, 2006
of Stratford,
NJ
- (formerly of Braddock)
age 88yrs.
Beloved husband of Caroline E. (nee Burhenne) and the late
Vera F. Timberlake (nee Niedjko).
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- Loving father of
- Joyce J. Tonigan of
Bowie, MD,
- Kenneth J. Timberlake
of Braddock and
- Kim V. Timberlake
of Atlanta, GA.
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- Dear brother of Alice
Jo Yocum of NC, John Timberlake of Des Moines, IA and the
late Betty Davis.
- Devoted grandfather
of Corey A. Timberlake and Garrett L. Timberlake.
- Mr. Timberlake is
also survived by his step-daughters; Johanna Trowbridge,
Carol Arovone and Joyce Downs.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on
Saturday 10:00am to 12:00noon
- at the LeROY P. WOOSTER
FUNERAL HOME, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco (856)767-0539.
- Funeral services will
begin at 12:00noon. Interment will be private.
Memorial Donations in memory of Mr. Timberlake can be made
to the
- Compassionate Care
Hospice Foundation, 66 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.
For more info and to e-mail condolences, please visit: lpwoosterfuneralhome.com
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