Current and Recent Funerals
ROBERT J. KUNI
Age 74 * Calabash, NCOn Jan. 28, 2012, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Burger); loving father of Robert J., Jr. of Portland, ME, Dawn Kuni of Voorhees, NJ and Donna Davis (Joseph) of Sunset Beach, NC; devoted grandfather of 8, brother of Raymond, Herman, James, Sandy, Audrey, Sue and Dorothy and caring companion to his dog, Chico. Mr. Kuni’s family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb 4th, 10-10:45 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where his Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Arlington Cem., Pennsauken, NJ.
JANE T. HUNTER
Age 96 * MEDFORD LEAS, NJ(nee Thierolf) On Jan. 26, 2012, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ, wife of the late Honorable James Hunter III; beloved mother of Judith Ann Hunter (Charles Platt) of Newtown, CT, Jane Avis (Jill) Hunter Burrill of Westford, MA and Janet Margaret Hunter (William Budd) of Madison, CT; loving grandmother of Catharine Wickes Firenze and James Hunter Budd; great grandmother of Nicholas John Firenze. Mrs. Hunter’s Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
JANET G. BETLEY
AGE 78 * LONGTIME HADDONFIELD RESIDENT(nee Galvin) On Jan. 18, 2012, beloved wife of Frank W., loving mother of Maryanne Woytowicz (Tom) of Ocean City, NJ, Tom of Haddonfield and Joe (Brenda) of Mt. Laurel, devoted grandmother of Michael, Patrick, Kathleen, Madalyn, Christopher, Matthew and Brian Betley and Elizabeth and Robert Woytowicz and great grandmother of Michael.
Janet had been employed for 30 years as the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics for both the Borough of Haddonfield and Tavistock. She was past Pres. of the State and County Tax Collectors & Treasurers Assoc. as well as actively involved with Easter Seals, Audubon All Girls Drum & Bugle Corps and Haddonfield Little League.
Janet’s family will receive friends, Friday, Jan. 20th, 9-10:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield. Following at 11 AM, all are invited to her Funeral Mass at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield. Interment, Haddonfield Baptist Cem. Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed At., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
MARGARET “PEGGY” NOONE
On January 16, 2012. Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas A. Noone and mother of Kathleen Leonczyk (Kenneth) of Charlotte, NC; Ann Sieber of Haddonfield; Thomas A. Noone, Jr. of Newton, MA; James A. Noone II (Jennifer) of Deerfield, IL; Patrick Noone, MD (Manjula) of Monte Sereno, CA; Michael Noone, MD (Ann) of Glenview, IL; Maura Noone of Santa Fe, NM and Brian Noone of Arlington Hts., IL. Also survived by 12 grandchildren: Kenneth, Jr. (Ashley), Thomas and Michael Leonczyk; Matthew and Cameron Sieber; Kelsey and James A. Noone, III; Brendan Noone; Megan, Emily, Katherine and Abigail Noone.
Mrs. Noone grew up in Greenville, PA and graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Youngstown, Ohio. In the early1950’s, she joined the first Department of Nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ as an Operating Room Nurse. Peggy was a past President of the Lourdes Hospital Auxiliary and an active member of the Camden County Medical Society Auxiliary. She resided in Haddonfield for over 50 years and was a longtime member of Tavistock Country Club.
Peggy lived a life of dedication to her husband, Tom, and to her family. She was a boundless source of faith, energy and optimism. Her love and loyalty are a powerful legacy for her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Noone’s family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, 9:30-10:45 AM, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mrs. Noone’s name to the Thomas A. Noone M.D. Scholarship Fund, St. Joseph's Preparatory School, 1733 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130.RICHARD LYNN “Rick” “Choo Choo” Van Sciver
Age 56 * MASONVILLE, NJOn Jan. 15, 2012, beloved husband of Sherri Stewart-Van Sciver, loving father of Richard “Lug” L., Jr. (Angela Holt) and Christopher, both of Masonville, devoted grandfather of Richard L., III. Also survive by 2 brothers, Robert of Atco and Kevin of Masonville, 1 sister, Jane Coles of Lumberton, his mother-in-law, Janice Stewart of Haddon Twp., his special niece, Jane Gallagher, other nieces and nephews and his dog, Melvin. He was predeceased by his brother Warren.
Rick had been the Forman of Sanitation for Mt. Laurel Twp. for 37 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter for 40 years and was a Life Member of the Masonville Fire Co. No. 1 of the Mt. Laurel Fire Dept. He also served as a volunteer member of the Masonville Emergency Squad (Now Mt. Laurel EMS), where he held the rank of Lieutenant and was a Life Member as well.
Rick was a Life Member delegate to the NJ State Fireman’s Assoc.; Pres of the Mt. Laurel Twp. Relief Assoc., and Secretary of the Masonville Fire Co. Rick also chaired the fire company’s Parade and Antique Ladder Committees.
Additionally, he enjoyed hunting and was an avid fan of Nascar, football and drag racing. His favorite place was Chelsea, VT; where he had vacationed for the last 19 years and had hoped live after retirement.
Rick’s family will receive friends on Wed., Jan 18th, 6-9 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ and again on Thursday morning, 9-10:45 AM; where his Service will follow at 11 AM.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donates be made in Rick’s name to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or Hooved Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 258, Chelsea, VT 05038.
M. ROBERT ZELLMER
AGE 86 * HADDONFIELD, NJOn Dec. 27, 2011, resident of Haddonfield for 59 years, husband of Nancy (nee Bailey), father of Susan Zellmer Clarke (Thomas) of Eden Prairie, MN and J. Robert Zellmer (Ginny) of Hickory, NC. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, 3 step-children, and 9 step-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Esther Zellmer, and his sister, Phyllis Johnson, of Chicago, IL.
Enlisted at 17 in the Naval Air Corps, Mr. Zellmer received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and did his Master's work at Northwestern University. Bob enjoyed a distinguished career as a corporate executive with several organizations, including Firestone, Campbell's Soup, RCA, and Olin-Matheson. After retirement he became an Adjunct Professor in business and economics at Rutgers University, Glassboro State College, and Camden County Community College.
Mr. Zellmer’s memorial service will be held on Jan. 14th, 10 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield; where his family will receive friends following the service. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be given in Mr. Zellmer’s name to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
EMILY M. JOHNSON
Age 91 * Medford, NJ * formerly of Haddonfield, NJ
On December 5, 2011. Emily M. Johnson (nee McCornack) died on her 91st birthday surrounded by her family. The daughter of Mary Belle and Walter E. McCornack and the sister of Richard B. McCornack, Emily was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and resided in Haddonfield, NJ, for 40 years.
Beloved wife of 57 years of the late Howard W. Johnson, she is survived by her devoted family: children Cidnie J. Richards, Nancy J. Smith, Scott R. Johnson, and the late Craig W. Johnson; grandchildren Jana Richards Taylor, Barbara K. Richards, and Wilson Woods Smith; great-grandchildren Emily and Alexander Taylor and Alice, Katherine, Ella, Aubrey, and Emelia Smith; nieces Marjorie Brink and Patricia McDonnell; and nephews E. Bartram Johnson and Andrew Johnson. She is also survived by sister-in-law Marianna Johnson and brother-in-law Delvin Johnson.
Emily received a Bachelor of Arts from Denison University and was president and lifelong member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was an energetic community volunteer and was president of the Women's Board to Cooper Hospital.
Emily was a loyal friend, gracious hostess, enthusiastic tennis player, world traveler, and avid reader. She loved her family and friends and was loved and admired by all who knew her. She is greatly missed.
Services will be held privately under the auspices of Kain-Murphy Funeral Services at the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield. Memorial donations in Emily’s name may be sent to Planned Parenthood of Southern NJ, 317 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103.WIDELL, Wilbert E.
Age 95, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2011. With his Swedish immigrant father he founded a construction business, Carl E. Widell and Son, which, following World War II, thrived in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. From houses to water treatment plants, highways to bridges, he led his company to projects which included construction of portions of the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, an addition to the Haddonfield Presbyterian Church, Tavistock Country Club, and the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. Additionally he founded Nelco Hardware and Stackhouse Lumber and owned South Jersey’s oldest travel agency, Viking Travel.
Born and raised in the Woodlyn section of Camden, New Jersey, he was a lifetime member of the Camden Consistory of the Masonic Lodge where he achieved the level of 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite. He was a lifetime follower of Christ and was a member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife Mildred of 72 years, four daughters and one son, Gwendolyn of New York City, Marilyn (Pratt) of Manassas, VA., Nelson of Pennington, NJ, Cherilyn of Chestertown, Md., and Bethlyn (Miller) of Issaquah, WA, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church at 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033. All may call on the family starting at 10 AM in the Sayre Welcome Center at the Church. The funeral service will begin at 11 AM. A private interment will be held at Locustwood Memorial Park following the funeral service.MARY LUNDON
AGE 91 * CHERRY HILL, NJ(nee Stegura) On Dec. 26, 2011, formerly of Pittston, PA, wife of the late John J. and beloved aunt of Charles Cebula, Mary Ann Messina, Robert Cebula, Paul Stegura, Michael Stegura, Olga Perone, Barbara Sousa, Tommy Lundon, Carol Mulvaney and Billy Lundon. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Lundon had been an Assistant Buyer at Strawbridge & Clothier for 26 years.
Mrs. Lundon’s family will receive friends on Tues., Jan. 3rd, 9:30-10:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Her Funeral Mass will follow, 11 AM, at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Entombment, Calvary Cem., Cherry Hill NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Lundon’s name to the Church at the above address; where she had been a devoted member since 1953.
The Reverend J. Frederick Westermaier
Age 58 * Woodbury, New JerseyPassed away suddenly on Friday, December 23rd, 2011. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, and beloved wife of 36 years, Jo Ann, his devoted children Rebekah and Jason Sterlacci and Sarah Westermaier Deasy, his dear mother Dorothy, his loving sisters Betsy Westermaier and Vicky Malthaner (brother-in-law Jay Malthaner), and his loyal dog Tux.
Fred graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 1971, Muskingum College in Ohio in 1975, and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1980. He was a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor and served churches in Wolcott and Huron, New York for 4 years and most recently in Barrington, New Jersey for 24 years. Fred brought joy to all who knew him and could light up a room with his infectious personality and positive outlook on life. He had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke. He touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew him.
Fred’s family will receive friends, Friday, Dec. 30th, 8:30-9:15 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. A Memorial service will follow at 9:30 AM. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the memorial fund of the Church at the above address.
JOHN J.OAKES, JR.
Age 63 * Haddonfield, NJ
On Dec. 17, 2011, lifelong Haddonfield resident, beloved husband of Laura (nee Haley) and loving father of triplets Christina H., Brendan H. and Devin H. Oakes all of Haddonfield, brother of Patricia Milligan Swain, of Cape May, NJ, Mary Jo DeCoursey of Haddonfield and the late Dorothy Stallings and Joan Dawicki. Also survived by many devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Oakes graduated from Camden Catholic HS in 1967, Glassboro State College with a B.S. in Speech and Theater, Temple University with a Masters in Educational Media and finally from Rowan University with a Masters in Educational Administration. For over 40 years he had been an English teacher at Haddon Twp. HS and a teacher and supervisor in the Clayton School District and at Camden Catholic HS. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Haddonfield where he had served as a member of the Church Council and a participant and coach of the softball team. Additionally, he was a member of the Eastern Collegiate Football Officials Assoc. (1981-2006) and the NJ Football Officials Assoc. He coached Little League and Pigtail Softball and was a Cub Scout leader in Haddonfield.
Mr. Oakes’s family will receive friends on Wed., Dec. 21st, 6-9 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ and again on Thurs., Dec. 22nd, 10-10:45 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. His service will follow at 11 AM in the sanctuary. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Oakes’s name to the church at the above address or to Camden Catholic High School Scholarship Fund, 300 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.Harold W. Roberts
On December 2, 2011, age 87, of Haddon Heights, Beloved husband of Jerry (nee Bennett), for over 65 years and Loving father of Stephen B. (Marcia), Brian W. (Rickie), and Gwen Staffiera. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Erin and Kathleen Roberts, Chelsea McDermott (Chris), Matthew and Trevor Roberts, and Meghan and Jillian Staffiera, and 1 sister, Edith Huglies. Mr. Roberts was a WWII veteran. He served with the 20th Air Force - US Army Air Corp.; where he received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon Victory Medal. Professionally, Mr. Roberts owned several businesses including, Volney-Bennett Lumber Co., Mr. Roberts Lumber Centers and Roberts Management Co. Additionally, he was a 32nd degree Mason belonging to the Excelsior Consistory in Collingswood. Services were private.
Davie, Mary
(nee MacKenzie) On Nov. 29, 2011, age 98 years, of Allentown, formerly of Chestnut House in Haddonfield and a longtime Cherry Hill resident, wife of the late James M. Beloved mother of Marylin D. McNulty (Anthony) of Allentown, NJ and loving grandmother of Anthony Davie McNulty of NYC, NY and Megan McNulty (Stuart Ambrose) and of N. Hollywood, CA; cherished great grandmother of Mackenzie Leigh Ambrose and much-loved aunt and great aunt of dozens of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Davie had been one of the oldest living members of the Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church, having joined in 1957 and where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and served as the Guild’s Secretary & Treasurer. In addition to being a homemaker who loved cooking and baking for her family, she worked at Bromley Lace Mills in Philadelphia and also did defense work during WWII.
Relatives and friends may call in the Kain-Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033, Sat., between 9 and 9:45 AM; service will follow in the same location at 10AM. Int. Greenmount Cem., Phila. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 33 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08043 or First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 320 N. Main St., Hightstown, NJ 08520.Harold E. Davis
On Nov. 28, 2011, age 89, of Haddon Hts., formerly a resident of Cherry Hill for 32 years and husband of the late Alma (nee Newton). Beloved father of Susan D. (R. Andrew Fletcher III) of Haddon Hts., NJ, Michael E. (Susan) Davis of Bernville, PA and Raymond N. (Gail) Davis of Manahawkin, NJ; Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Gary) Dixon, Rebecca (Ernest R. III) Holloway, Sarah (Matthew) Boghosian, Emily (Eric) Lukas, Nathaniel (Joanna) Fletcher, Steven Davis and David Fletcher; Great grandfather of Harley & Jesse Dixon and Addison, Davis & Genevie Holloway.
Mr. Davis served in the US Army Medical Corps during WWII. He began working at Atlantic Richfield Oil Co. and after 45 years retired as the head of the payroll dept. He had been a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Mr. Davis’s family will receive friends on Fri., Dec. 2, 2011, 10-10:45 AM, at Tenth Presbyterian Church, on the corner of 17th & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia, PA; his service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Chester Rural Cem. Memorial donations in Mr. Davis’s name may be made to Tenth Presbyterian Church, 1701 Delancey St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-6714.Jennifer Rebecca (nee Repkoe) Harper
Age 39 * Deptford, NJSuddenly on Nov. 23, 2011. Devoted mother of Joshua Harper of Easton, PA, and wife of Robert Harper. Jennifer's achievements include earning her Bachelor's of Nursing in three years from Liberty University in 1994, followed by a successful nursing career. She then went on to complete a five-year apprentice program and joined the Steamfitter's Local Union 420 in 2009, following in the footsteps of her loving father. Jennifer is survived by Joshua, her pride and joy; as well as Rob and loving parents Robert and Janet Repkoe of Deptford, NJ; sister Susan E. Cusanno (Matthew) of Bristol, PA; Brendan M. Repkoe (Melissa) of Glassboro, NJ; Bradley J. Repkoe of Deptford, NJ; and niece Sophie Repkoe. Jennifer’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 29th from 6-8 PM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; followed by a morning service on Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 11 AM. Interment at Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made for Joshua A. Harper to: 10 Devonshire Dr. Glassboro, NJ 08028. The Repkoe family will set up a memorial fund for Joshua's benefit.
L. JEAN DAY
On November 25, 2011, Jean Day (nee Bourn), age 95, a Haddonfield resident for 70 years and beloved wife of the late William E. Day, author of Haddonfield’s column “Day’s of Yore”. Loving mother of W. Alan (Janet) of Reston, VA, and Rob (Carol) of Medford, NJ. Also survived by 4 grandsons, Bill, Tim (Kiren), Scott and Peter (Lindsay) and a great-grandson, Jackson. She was predeceased by a devout longtime companion Frank Raible.
Jean was a volunteer at Bancroft School, and the Haddonfield Library for over 25 years. She was a volunteer at the American Cancer Society, a counselor for H.O.P.E., Town Watch captain and was actively involved in AARP. She received Haddonfield’s Senior Service Award for 2005.
She was employed by The Travelers Insurance Co. in Philadelphia and in the classified department of The Suburban Newspaper Group. She was a kind and gracious lady who was admired and well-liked by those who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a greeting at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 29th at The First Baptist Church, 124 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033. Interment will follow at The Baptist Cemetery in Haddonfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Baptist Church where she had been a member for almost 60 years or Interfaith Caregivers, P.O. Box 186, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.Reifsteck, Eleanor “Ellie” J.
(nee Harshman) On November 24, 2011, age 81, beloved wife of William E. and a Haddonfield resident for over 53 years. Loving mother of William E., 2nd (Cathy), of Newport Beach, CA, Carla J. Donegan, of Cherry Hill and Bruce (Carol), of Holland, PA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Nick, Shannon and Will Reifsteck, Jack, Charlie and Casey Donegan and Robert Reifsteck, and 1 brother, Robert Lee Harshman (Ann), of N. Palm Beach, FL.
Mrs. Reifsteck was a long time active member of the Haddonfield Celebrations Committee and Christ the King Church. Additionally, she was an energetic volunteer with her children’s school activities and really enjoyed her Sigma Kappa Sorority.
Ellie’s family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Nov. 30th, from 6-8 PM at Kain- Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Her Funeral Mass will follow Thursday, Dec. 1st, 11AM, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield. Memorial donations in Ellie’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Reed, Verna
(nee Rodman) On November 23, 2011, age 85, a Haddonfield resident for 56 years and the beloved wife, of Harry J. Reed. Loving mother of Nancy R. McIntyre (Thomas), of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Debra J. Reed, of Pawling, NY. Also survived by 2 grandsons, Thomas and Brian McIntyre, and 1 sister, Elaine Mitchell, of Haddonfield. Verna was predeceased by her brother, Harold Rodman. Mrs. Reed’s family will receive friends, Saturday, November 26, from 10 – 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, 20 E. Kings Hwy, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Her Memorial Service will follow at 11AM. Interment will be private at a later date. Memorial donations in Verna’s name may be made to the church at the above address, where she had been a member for over 50 years, or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ.
William E. Garwood, 92, chemist whose discoveries led to Mobil 1
William E. Garwood passed away peacefully at his home in Haddonfield NJ on November 14, 2011. He was 92.
Born in Kirkwood NJ on October 25, 1919, Bill Garwood grew up on a dairy farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse in Salem County NJ. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1942, he went to work at Socony-Vacuum in Paulsboro NJ as an organic chemist. Drafted into the Navy in 1944, he served as a radioman in the Philippines. He resumed his career at Socony after the war and undertook postgraduate study in chemistry at Temple University, Philadelphia PA, from 1947 to 1954. He retired from Mobil (the successor to Socony-Vacuum) in 1987, then continued as a consultant for Mobil Technical Co. from 1987-99 and for ExxonMobil from 2000-02.
His pioneering research in the field of organic catalytic chemistry was the basis for the development of Mobil 1 and other synthetic oils. He invented a process that transforms methane gas into gasoline, and held more than 100 patents related to organic chemistry. In retirement he researched the efficacy of zeolites in reducing ammonia in the bloodstream, as a potential means of preventing cancer.
Bill Garwood was a visiting scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1969, and a member of the American Chemical Society as well as the Philadelphia Catalysis Club. He contributed more than 30 articles to professional journals and was a co-author of Shape Selective Catalysis in Industrial Applications, published in 1989.
As a member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, Bill Garwood sang in the choir and helped rebuild the church in 1956, following a devastating fire. He was a longtime and devoted member of Haddon Grange No. 38, the Rotary Club of Haddonfield (Paul Harris Fellow), and a life member of the American Legion Post 38. His avocations ranged from building harpsichords to playing the violin, jogging, and swimming. In 2006, he published Compromise Road, a book about rural life in southern New Jersey during the 1930s.
Bill Garwood is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Betty, his son John E. of Portland OR, daughter Deborah A. of New York NY, and daughter-in-law Jacqueline Lydston, and grandson Thomas William Lydston Garwood, both of Portland OR. His daughter Christine predeceased him earlier this year.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on December 10, 2011 at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 129 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ; where friends may greet and share with the family following the service. The family asks those who wish to make contributions in Bill's memory to consider Fellowship House of South Camden (PO Box 261, Collingswood NJ 08108) and the Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation (PO Box 383, Haddonfield NJ 08033), for college scholarships in science.Clevenger, Ethel M.
(nee Ludwigsen) On November 10, 2011, age 89, of Moorestown, formerly a long time resident of Haddonfield, and the beloved wife of the late William E. Loving mother of Joanne Moore, (Ken, predeceased) of Urbanna, VA, W. John, (Virginia, predeceased) of Cincinnati, OH, Douglas E., (Ruth) of Chagrin Falls, OH, Deborah J. Clevenger, of Chesterfield, VA, Christine L. Nelson, (Bruce) of Haddon Township, and Curtis J., (Tricia) of Alexandria, VA. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and her brother, James Ludwigsen,(Joan) of Cape May, NJ.
Mrs. Clevenger's family will receive friends Monday, November 14th from 1- 2:45PM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Services will follow at 3PM. Interment will be private at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, NJ. Memorial donations in Mrs. Clevenger's name may be made to Haddon Fire Company No. 1, 15 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033.Lane, James F.
On November 3, 2011, age 83, of Westmont, formerly a longtime Haddonfield resident, husband of the late Rosemary (nee Dunn) and father of the late Mark D. Lane. Survived by his “Darlin’ ” and companion, Cathy Schofield; 1 son, James E. Lane, of Flemington, NJ, 3 daughters, Diane M. Kerr (Scott), of Collingswood, NJ, Ellen Wetmore (Geoffrey), of Mt. Ephraim, NJ and Nancy J. Gatley (Michael), of Linwood, NJ; 1 daughter-in-law, Denise Lane of Hamilton Square, NJ; 4 stepdaughters, Pamela Gallus, Christine Buscemi, Karen Weidner, and Jennifer Phifer; 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Mr. Lane was a veteran of the Korean War and served in both the Army and Navy. He was an avid sailor, golfer, gardener, bird watcher and enjoyed cooking.
Mr. Lane’s family will receive friends, Sunday, November 6, 2011, from 6 – 8PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. His Funeral Mass will follow on Monday morning, 10AM, at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish @ St. John’s R.C. Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood., NJ 08108. Interment, Calvary Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mr. Lane’s name to: CaringBridge, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 6032, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6632 or via their website http://www.caringbridge.org/donate
BOWEN, Eleanor “Ellen” H.
On Oct. 30, 2011, age 96, a resident of Ridgewood for 50 years, wife of the late Samuel Lipton Bowen, beloved mother of Judith E. Sheridan (Charles) of Haddonfield, NJ, Robert L. Bowen (Anthea C.) of Weston, MA and Gary P. Bowen (Susan H.) of Glastonbury, CT and devoted grandmother of Kristin Hoyt (Brian), Michael Sheridan, Caitlin Bowen, Craig Bowen, Tyler Bowen and Lisa Bowen. Mrs. Bowen’s family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 4th, after 11AM in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood, 722 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450; where her Service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment, Valleau Cem., Ridgewood, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Bowen’s name to the Church at the above address where she had been a member for 50 years.
Ware, Jeffrey Hart, Ph.D.
On Oct. 23, 2011, age 47, of Haddonfield, NJ, beloved husband of Barbara Boyer, loving father of Dorothy Elizabeth and Isabella Mae Ware, devoted son of Virginia (nee Hart) and the late Donald Ware of Stratford, CT and brother of David Ware of Stratford, CT and Christine Ware of Norristown, PA.
Jeff graduated from the Univ. of Pennsylvania with a Ph.D., specializing in neuroscience working for the Univ. as a Research Scientist. He focused on the effects of radiation on living organisms. His research included ways to protect astronauts from radiation in space. Additionally, Jeff was a triple black belt in Tae Kwon Do and an expert marksman, who had been on the rifle team in high school.
Jeff’s family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 28th, 4-7 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ and again on Saturday, Oct. 29th, 10-10:45 AM, in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 E. Kings Hwy. Haddonfield, NJ. Jeff’s Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, private. Memorial donations in Jeff’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
The Rev. Edwin E. Wisser Jr.
The Rev. Edwin E. Wisser, Jr., entered eternal rest on October 20, 2011. Beloved husband of 61 years of the late Ruth (nee Bridwell). Loving father of 3 daughters, Barbara Glass (Robert) of Greensboro, NC, Karen Sargent (Lee) of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Cynthia Murphy (the late Blair)of Haddonfield, NJ, grandfather of 5, Gavin, Darin, Arin, Amanda, and Allison, and great-grandfather of 1, Lily.
Salutatorian, Class of ’38, Allentown H.S., and then received his BA degree from Muhlenberg College ’42, Allentown, PA. He attended and earned his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from The Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia and was ordained into the ministry in Feb. 1945, retiring in Nov. 1985, after 41 years.
Devoted minister to three churches, The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Haddonfield, NJ, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westville, NJ, and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Active member in various churches and community affairs. Served as member/chaplain of the Lions Club and WBCCI. Served as President of Haddonfield Ministerial Assoc., Board of Managers of the Lutheran Home at Moorestown, and Lutheran Social Services of NJ. He also enjoyed traveling the world through tours he and his wife organized and traveled full time for 10 years across North America in their Airstream trailer.
The Rev. Wisser’s family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 28th, 5-7 PM and Saturday, Oct. 29th, 12:30-1:45 PM at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wayne Ave. & Wood La., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where his Funeral Service will follow on Saturday at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church at the above address or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.DALZELL, Daniel V.
Daniel V. Dalzell of Haddonfield, NJ and Mountaintop, Pa. died peacefully after a brief illness on October 9, at home surrounded by family and friends.
Beloved husband of Jolyne Rocereto Dalzell; loving father of David V. (Michelle), Los Angeles and Elizabeth C., Haddonfield; dedicated grandfather of Liesl , Haddonfield and Hattie, Imogen and Gustave, Los Angeles.
Born and reared in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a1957 graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology.
Member of Lambda Chi Alpha, Merchantville Masonic Lodge, Historical Society of Luzerne County, Suffolk Virginia Cultural Center, Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society, Suffolk Sister Cities, Markeim Art Center, Old St. Joseph’s Church, Philadelphia.
He was a Drexel University co-operative student at The Campbell Soup Company, Camden, from 1953 to 1957 in the canned food plant. He was then appointed a corporate planning analyst in 1961 and a senior corporate planning analyst in 1967. He became manager -corporate planning in 1969, and was later, assistant advertising manager- canned foods. Subsequently, he became Director of Operations for the Restaurant Division, Eastern Region, developing the Hanover Trail Steak House Restaurants.
After leaving Campbell Soup he managed operations for the Newstand Restaurants in Philadelphia. Later he was Director of Finance at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He then worked in the finance department at Archer & Greiner.
Dan was a committed volunteer. He served on the Commission of Social Justice for the Diocese of Camden; as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Mary H. Thomas Nursery Home Inc. in Camden, NJ, where he spearheaded a capital campaign for new facilities as well as procuring grants and donations for them; he was involved in United Way and committees at Old St. Joseph’s Church.
A man of many and varied interests, he held a pilot’s license, was a lover and supporter of the arts and was a loyal friend to many.
Friends may call at the Dalzell home Monday evening, October 17 from 6-8 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated at Old St. Joseph’s Church, 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to Larc School, a non-profit special education school, serving students with disabilities, 1089 Creek Road Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
Hilbert, “Larry” Evelyn Lorraine
Age 88 * Haddonfield, NJ(nee Olsen) On September 30, 2011, age 88, a longtime Haddonfield resident. She was the beloved wife of the late William E., loving mother of Christopher and his wife Claudia, of Rye, NY and grandmother to William and Mark.
She was a lover of life and a friend to everyone she met. Her glow lives on in the lives she touched and the memories we have. Born in Corning, NY, Mrs. Hilbert was for many years an active member of The Haddonfield Fortnightly. She was a former member of Tavistock Country Club, the Moorestown Field Club and The Union League of Phila.
The family will receive friends, Sat., Oct. 8th, 10-10:45 AM, in the Sayre Pavilion at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield. Mrs. Hilbert’s service will follow in the Sanctuary at 11 AM. Interment, Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery. Remembrances in Mrs. Hilbert’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.EVA H. CAVANAUGH
AGE 96 * HADDONFIELD, NJ(nee Mallon) On Sept. 29, 2011, wife of the late Raymond A., beloved mother of Eva Jankowski (the late Ronald B.) of Collingswood and Catharine Cobb (Richard R.) of Medford, loving grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 9 and sister of Robert Mallon of PA. Mrs. Cavanaugh had been a resident of Haddonfield and a member of Christ the King for 55 years. Mrs. Cavanaugh’s family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 8th, 10-10:45 AM, at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment, private.
Chew, Donald H., Sr.
On September 30, 2011, age 87, a longtime resident of Haddonfield and the beloved husband of Elsie W. (nee Weber). Loving father of Donald H., Jr. (Susan Emerson), of New York City, Richard W. (Deborah K.), of Vero Beach, FL and Kenneth R. (Susan W.), of Haddonfield. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Emily S., Michael E., Benjamin H., Brian W. (Brooks), Caitlin C. Capone (Austin), Carlie W. and Justine D. and 1 sister, Doris Headrick, of Stroudsburg, PA. He was predeceased by his brother Edgar. Mr. Chew flew 35 missions (WWII) as a Navigator on a B17 for the 92nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. Locally, he had been a member of the Haddonfield Y’s Men (Charter Member), Tavistock Country Club, the Haddon Field Club and the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Mr. Chew was a graduate of Lehigh Univ. and had worked for Smith Kline & French, National Waterproofing and Rohrer Amchem. Additionally, for 10 years had co-owned Somerdale Liquor Store. Mr. Chew’s family will receive friends, Monday morning Oct. 3rd, from 10:30 -11:15 at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood Lane, Haddonfield. Services will follow at 11:30. Interment, Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations in Mr. Chew’s name may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Home, 210 St. Mary's Dr., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.
Robert Donald Melson
Former Cherry Hill School Board President and Township Councilman, died Thursday, Sept. 29, at Shreveport LA. Born June 2, 1921, in Camden, Mr. Melson was a long-time South Jersey resident until his retirement from the Philadelphia Office of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company in 1984. He was a 1943 graduate of Ursinus College in Collegeville PA. A U.S. Navy pilot in World War II, Mr. Melson served Cherry Hill (formerly Delaware Township) as a member of the school board from 1955 to 1958, and then school board president from 1958 to 1962. During that time he oversaw the tremendous growth of the Cherry Hill Schools and the construction of many new school buildings. In 1963 he was elected to the Cherry Hill Township Council, serving two four-year terms as Councilman and Deputy Mayor. He also served as a member of the Township Planning Commission and Library Board. He was a Presbyterian Elder and was active at Haddonfield Presbyterian Church as a member of the Choir and the Session. Upon moving to Shreveport LA in 1985, Mr. Melson was active in the choir and governance of First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport and served as substitute organist for various churches in northwest Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Burns Melson; by five children, Robert D. Melson Jr. and wife Sharon, and Bruce S. Melson and wife Kathy, both of Cherry Hill; Mark A. Melson and wife Judy of Richardson TX; Carolyn Melson Loeber of Tampa FL; and Mary Melson Spreen of Palestine TX; by brother Stuart D. Melson and wife Anne of Woodstown NJ; by nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Gove S. Jr. and Marguerite Conley Melson; sister Ruth D. Melson; and brother Kenneth P. Melson; and by great-grandson Andrew Jentes.
Following private interment in Shreveport LA, a memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport LA. Burial will be at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport. Memorial gifts may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport LA 71103.KATHRYN B. REHOR
(nee Braddock) On Sept. 24, 2011, lifelong Haddonfield resident, wife of the late Carl P. and loving aunt of Kathleen Barbalace (Dominic) of Collingswood, NJ. Also survived by a great niece and a great nephew and their families. Mrs. Rehor had been a member of the Medford Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Rehor’s family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 29th, after 10:30 AM, at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where her Mass will follow promptly at 11 AM. Interment, Park View Cemetery (formerly Odd Fellows Cem.), Medford, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in Mrs. Rehor’s name be made to the Church at the above address.
Sweeney, Marion E.
Age 78 * of Tabernacle, NJ(nee Doughty) On Sept. 19, 2011, loving mother of Karen Gates (Michael K.) of Haddonfield, Sean M. Sweeney of Moorestown, NJ and the late Colleen P. Frey; beloved grandmother of Branson, Kevyn, Fletcher and Connor. Marion had been a Sales Associate at Wanamaker’s, Strawbridge’s and Macy’s in the Moorestown Mall for many years. Her Memorial Service will be held privately at the convenience of her family. Memorial donations in Mrs. Sweeney’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Edwin J. Pearson
On Sept. 19, 2011, age 94, of Haddonfield, NJ, Dorset, VT & Topsham, ME, husband of the late Ruth (nee Loud), beloved father of Patricia P. Ross (Sanford R.) and Edwin J. “Ted” Pearson, Jr. (Hollis C.), loving grandfather of Jennifer B. Gray, Mark F. Burns, Sarah P. Senno and Courtney R. Esposito and great grandfather of 9. Mr. Pearson attended Haddonfield schools, Mercersburg Academy and Princeton University. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army during WWII. He had been an investment banker for 27 years with Smith Barney & Co. in Philadelphia. Locally, Mr. Pearson served on the Haddonfield Zoning and Planning Boards, was involved as a Deacon, Trustee and former member at the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, was a member and former Vice President of the Haddonfield Historical Society and had been Haddonfield’s Commissioner of Public Finance. Additionally, he was a Trustee of the Southern Vermont Arts Center, member of the Philadelphia Union League, Ekwanok, Tavistock, Seaview and Tubac Country Clubs and Commodore of the Dorset Yacht Club. Mr. Pearson’s family will receive friends on Sat., Sept. 24th, 12 – 12:45 PM in the Parlor at the First Presbyterian Church, 20 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ; where his Service will follow at 1 PM in the Chapel. Interment, Harleigh Cem., Camden, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Assoc., Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Ste. 251, Denville, NJ 07834; or Masonic Charity Foundation of NJ, 902 Jacksonville, Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016-3896.
ROBERTA T. “BOBBIE” VIGUERS
Age 86 * Northfield, NJOn Sept. 8, 2011, graduate of Collingswood HS, formerly of Haddon Twp. & Ocean City, NJ, wife of the late Thomas Lawrence, Jr. and mother of the late Thomas Lawrence, III. Survived by 2 sons, Donald (Nancy) of Medford Lakes, NJ and Mark T. of Ocean City, NJ, 1 daughter, Linda Goldstein (Richard) of Asheville, NC, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Viguers’ family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 10-10:45 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Viguers’ name to Meadowview Nursing Home, 235 Dolphin Ave., Northfield, NJ 08225.
GRABIAK,
Charles Francis, M.D.On August 30, 2011, age 91, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly a 45 year resident of Haddonfield, NJ, Beloved husband of the late L. Meredith (nee Logan). Loving father of Nancy G. (John) Sullivan of Yardley, PA, C. Lawrence (Nancy) of Ft. Myers, FL, Thomas A. (Susan), M.D. of Haddonfield and Charles (Tracy) M.D. of Jobstown, NJ, Devoted grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 3. Dr. Grabiak was a devoted family man and loved being with his 12 grandchildren. He enjoyed racing cars and was an avid golfer. Additionally, he was a dedicated surgeon for over 40 years at Our Lady of Lourdes and Cooper Hospitals in Camden. Dr. Grabiak’s family will receive friends, Friday, Sept 9th, 10:30 to 10:55 AM, at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield; where his eulogy will begin promptly at 10:55 AM. His Memorial Mass will follow at 11 AM. Inurnment, Calvary Cem., Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made in Dr. Grabiak’s name to the Alzheimer's Association, SJ Chapter, 3 Eves Dr., Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053.
JACK D. WILLINGMYRE
On August 21, 2011, beloved husband of Betty J. (nee Paulus), loving father of Cheryl Roberts (Andrew) of Moorestown, Stacy Willingmyre of Voorhees and Keith Willingmyre (Meryl) of Sicklerville, devoted grandfather of Meghan, Rebecca & Kaitlyn Roberts and Sophie & Samuel Willingmyre and brother of Dorothy "Dolly" Cameron of Lindenwold, NJ. Mr. Willingmyre had been raised in Haddonfield and was a member of the Artisans, Haddon 12. He had been a member and Past Pres. of the Elmer Rotary. He owned Colonial News in Elmer and McGroarty's New Agency in Gloucester, each for 21 years. Mr. Willingmyre's family will receive friends, on Friday, Aug. 26th, 10-10:45 AM, in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where his Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Haddonfield Baptist Cem. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Willingmyre's name to the Shine Forth Campaign at the Church at the above address; where he had been a lifelong member. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.
Age 68 * Voorhees, NJVOJIR, Linda Ann
Age 50 * Cherry Hill, NJOn Aug. 8, 2011, beloved daughter of Richard and Rachel (nee Boehme) Vojir of Cherry Hill, loving sister of Kenneth R (Jhung Won) Vojir of Huntingdon Valley, PA, devoted aunt of K.J, Winston, Emerson & Vivian. Also survived by her aunts Mary Alice (Thomas) Leather and Jo-Ann Massey (Dwight), her uncle Richard (Helen) Boehme and many cousins. Linda’s family and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Thursday, Sept.8, 2011, 11 AM, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 207 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Linda’s name to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Derham, Dorothy W.
(nee Warren) July 22rd of Haddonfield NJ. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Derham, Sr. Devoted mother of sons Joseph (deceased), Gregory and Thomas. Daughters-in-law Suzanne and Kimberly. Proud grandmother of Thomas Jackson, Jonathan Matthew, Jesse Kyle, Jeffrey, Brooke, and Mark. Great grandmother to Lucas and Luna. Born in Merchantville NJ, Dorothy was married to Joseph Derham for 64 years and was a long time resident of Haddonfield. She quietly supported and assisted her husband in his many efforts as a community leader and shared with him a passion for quality education in Haddonfield. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects this Thursday, July 28th after 10:00 AM at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. A memorial mass will follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Haddonfield Educational Trust, One Lincoln Ave, Haddonfield NJ, 08033, in memory of Dorothy Derham.
RUSSELL, Walter W. “Buck”On July 18, 2011, age 77, longtime Haddonfield resident, beloved husband of Margaret A. (nee Troutman), loving father of Diane (John) Long of Haddonfield, Walter E. (Eileen) of Williamstown and James R. (Jackie) of Haddonfield and devoted grandfather of Kimberly, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Hannah, Leah, Christian and Nathan. Also survived by 3 siblings Doris Reiner, May Trout and Art Russell, his sister-in-law Doris Plantier and many nieces and nephews. Buck served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a past member of the American Legion Post # 38. He had been a US Mail Carrier in Haddonfield for 35 years and a Football official for 20 years. Over the years, he had worked for Wrights Hardware, Bruno’s and Kress Liquors. Additionally, Buck volunteered as both a Little League and Midget Football coach for many years. Buck’s family will receive friends on Sunday, July 24th, 5-7 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to his Graveside Service, Monday, July 25th, 11 AM, at Locustwood Cem., 1500 Rt. 70 W., Cherry Hill, NJ. The family requests, in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made in Buck’s name to the Haddonfield Little League, P.O. Box 213, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or to the Haddonfield Youth Football, P.O. Box 672, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
GAMBLE, Cheryl L.
Age 48 * Medford , NJ(nee Mayer) on July 15, 2011, beloved wife of Douglass R., loving mother of Megan Gamble of Medford, Ashley (Joseph) McGuire of Bellmawr, NJ and Audrey (Steven) Koczela of Boston, MA and grandmother of Mary Margaret McGuire, Kathryn Elizabeth McGuire and soon to be born Baby Koczela. Also survived by her parents Barbara Joyce (Charles) Horchak and Charles (Joyce) Mayer and 6 siblings, Sharon Potter, Victoria Richards, David Hasenbein, Kirk Mayer, Kristin Sharber and Karen Brown.
Mrs. Gamble’s family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21st, 11-11:45 AM in the Sayre Pavilion of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church , 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Service will follow at 12 Noon in the Sanctuary. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Gamble’s name to the Megan Gamble Education Fund, c/o TD Bank, 180 N. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
James T. Leary
James T. Leary, 88, died on Thursday, July 14, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife and four daughters. Jim was a resident of Haddon Township for nearly 60 years, and loved his neighborhood of caring friends.
Born in Northeast Philadelphia on October 25, 1922, he was the son of James Thomas Leary and Nora Walsh Leary, who both predeceased him. He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School and LaSalle College, both in Philadelphia. During World War II, Jim was a radio operator and flew C46 military cargo planes over the China/Burma/India triangle. For his military service, he received the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the WW II Victory Medal. Jim had a successful career for many years as an investment advisor and financial planner for Butcher & Singer in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill.
He was an excellent golfer, playing at numerous golf courses in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area. He also was an avid contract bridge player, and was a member of the Merion Club in Philadelphia and The 65 Club in Haddonfield. He was an amateur thoroughbred race horse handicapper and enjoyed the Triple Crown races each Spring with his family. He also enjoyed frequent visits to Atlantic City and Sea Isle City. He was an amateur actor during the 1950s and 1960s in many local theater companies, including the Haddonfield Plays and Players.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Lorraine Berrigan Leary; his daughters: Judith of Deptford, New Jersey, Maureen (Michael Naughton) of Slingerlands, New York, Nora of Woodbury, New Jersey, and Amy (Laurent Bibonne) of Havertown, Pennsylvania; and his seven grandchildren: Meghan, Dylan Kelsey, Caitlin, James, Erin, Morgan and Celine. He is predeceased by his sister, Emma Hartman Leary.
Mr. Leary’s family will receive friends after 10AM on Tues., July 19th at St. Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ, where a memorial mass will follow at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Box 3387, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 www.trfinc.orgMcCOLL,
Mary "May"
(nee Morton) on July 13, 2011, May was reunited with her dear husband Davey and her beloved daughter Ann. She passed away peacefully having been in the loving care of her son-in-law Mike Dillon, her devoted cousin Jeanette Young, her caring nephew Johnny Shaw and her loyal friend Lilly Martin. She was preceded in death by her sister Ella (Donald Shaw), and brothers Billy, Tommy (Babs), and John (Chrissy) Dennis (Peggy). She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews and friends who will miss her very much. “Aunt May” will also be remembered for her skills as a baker including her famous “empire biscuits". She was also an active member of the British Legion. May immigrated to the US from her native home of Paisley, Scotland in 1957. She was a long-time resident of Pennsauken, and more recently Maple Shade. Mrs. McColl’s Family will receive friends on Mon. July 18th, from 10AM-11:15AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033, where a service will follow at 11:30AM. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. McColl’s name to the Ann M. Dillon Memorial Scholarship Fund, 404 Windsor Dr. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
BANN, Virginia A.
On July 11, 2011, of Nanicoke, PA, Survived by brother Dennis James and his partner Romulo Diaz; sister Mary Elaine Madonis; dearest friend Lila Shoup; cousins Ann, Pat, Mary and Mike Ryan; and many others. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass, Sat., July 23, 10 AM, at Holy Eucharist Catholic Church at St. Pius X, 344 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Medical Oncology Prescription Fund, 380 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704.
McHenry, Madeline L.
Age 2 * Gloucester City, NJ
On July 7, 2011, Cherished daughter of Daniel P. and Jenni L. (nee Helgren) McHenry; Beloved sister of Greggy, Christian, Kara and Danilynn; adored granddaughter of Laurie and Ed Rejc and Ted Helgren. Madeline’s family will receive friends on Sunday, July 10th, 2-3:45 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Memorial Service will follow at 4 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Madeline McHenry Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 315 N. Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
JOSS, Anna Elizabeth
(nee Anderson) on July 4, 2011, age 94 of Audubon, NJ, wife of the late James E. Joss. Beloved mother of Diana E. Joss of Audubon and James E. Joss and wife Karen of Nashua, NH. Cherished grandmother of Kelley Longval and husband Brian of Litchfield, NH and James B. Joss of Nashua, NH and loving partner Jaime Frank, dearest great-grandmother of Ty Edward Longval and her namesake, Anna Elizabeth Longval. Also survived by 2 brothers, Victor Anderson and wife Elsa, John Anderson and wife, Karin, and brother-in-law, Bertel Carlson, husband of her later sister, Ella Carlson, and many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Joss was a long time resident of Audubon, after moving from Quincy, MA. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, a gourmet cook, enjoyed gardening and traveling, mostly to New England several times a year to be with family and friends. Both she and her son, sailed with her husband at Cooper River and NJ shore races. Mrs. Joss' family will receive friends Tuesday, July 12, 2011, after 10:30am at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Her Memorial Service will follow at 11:00AM. Interment private. Memorial donations in Mrs. Joss' name may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053, who provided her with loving care during her illness.
BUTCOSK, Richard A
On July 1, 2011, age 96, of The Evergreens in Moorestown, formerly of Westmont, NJ and beloved husband of Gloria E. (nee Matthews). Loving father of Penny Judson (Tom) of Burnsville, MN and Richard G. (Kathleen) of Wayne, PA. He will be dearly missed by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Butcosk received his Masters in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University and had been a Research Chemist at the Mobil Oil Research & Development Laboratory in Paulsboro for over 35 years. Mr. Butcosk’s family will receive friends on Saturday, July 9th, 10:00-10:45 AM at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wayne Ave & Wood Lane, Haddonfield, NJ; where his Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Butcosk’s name to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org).
MacFEETERS, June
(nee Weldy) On June 30, 2011, age 77, of Haddonfield and Surf City, NJ. Wife of the late Richard. Beloved mother of Richard J. MacFeeters, DMD (Lorri) of Haddonfield, Cathy J. Behar (Saul) of Wynnewood, PA and Karen J. McGrory (William) of Haddonfield. Loving grandmother of John, Lyndsay, Robert, Elena, Brian, Dena and Erica. Mrs. MacFeeters’ family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 6th, after 9:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, where her Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Harleigh Cem., Camden, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. MacFeeters’ name to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA 23509 or via www.operationsmile.org
O'NEIL, Edward "Jon"
On June 24, 2011, age 78, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Mt. Laurel, and beloved husband of 42 years, the late Dolores (nee Balara). Loving father of Marti Gustafson (Chris) of Haddonfield and Lindsay Hamilton (Brian) of Oreland, PA. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Ellen, Jack and Owen Gustafson and Lucas and Gavin Hamilton. Also survived by his brother, Frank O'Neil (Barbara). Mr. O'Neil was a US Marine Corp Veteran who served in the Korean War. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 10-10:45 AM at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ, where his Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM. Interment, New St. Mary's Cem., Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. O'Neil's name to the Alzheimer's Association SJ Chapter, 3 Eves Dr., Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053.
WILLIAMS, Horace "Skip"
On June 17, 2011, age 78, a Haddonfield resident for 45 years, Beloved husband for 51 years of Bonnie (nee Crowther), Loving father of Beverly McNamee (Brian) of Tuftonboro, NH, Edwin Rae Williams, M.D. (Susan) of Moorestown, NJ and Donna "D.J." Wakefield (Randy) of Tabernacle, NJ, Devoted grandfather of 11 grandchildren, Great grandfather of 1 and Brother of Sarah McGhee (Tommy) of Henderson, NC. Mr. Williams had been a Real Estate Broker at Bellevue Home and a longtime member of Tavistock Country Club. Mr. Williams' family will receive friends on Thursday, June 23rd, 3-3:45 PM, in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, 20 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ; where his Memorial Service will follow at 4 PM. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Williams' name to Families Fighting Autism, PO Box 1410, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.
LANDGRAF, Ruth E.
(nee Snyder) On June 9, 2011, age 96, of Sanibel, FL, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ, wife of the late John J., Loving Mother of Kenneth J. (Dolores) of Haddonfield, James E. (Margi) of Sanibel, FL and Donna M. Curran (David) of Chestertown, MD, Beloved Grandmother of Daryl Baldwin, Steven Landgraf, Linda Pierce, Lisa Mitchell and Leah Curran, Great Grandmother of Liam Baldwin, Dylan, Reed and Paige Mitchell. Mrs. Landgraf’s family will receive friends on Saturday, June 18th, 9:30-10:15 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield; where Services will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment, Locustwood Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ.
GRABIAK, L. Meredith
(nee Logan) On June 7, 2011, age 89, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly a 60 year resident of Haddonfield, NJ, Beloved wife of Charles F., M.D., Loving mother of Nancy G. (John) Sullivan of Yardley, PA, C. Lawrence (Nancy) of Ft. Myers, FL, Thomas A. (Susan), M.D. of Haddonfield and Charles (Tracy) M.D. of Jobstown, NJ, Devoted grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 2. Mrs. Grabiak devoted her life to her family and loved being with her 12 grandchildren and attending their activities. Additionally, she enjoyed playing bridge, gardening and being with her good friends. Mrs. Grabiak’s family will receive friends, Tuesday, June 14th, 10-10:45 AM, at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield; where her Memorial Mass will follow at 11 AM. Inurnment, Calvary Cem., Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Grabiak’s name to St. John Of God Community Service, 1145 Delsea Dr., Westville Grove, NJ 08093-2252.
Christine Louise Garwood
Passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 5, 2011. After graduation from the University of Washington, Christine returned to her hometown of Haddonfield, New Jersey, to pursue additional education at Rutgers University in the fields of urban planning and nursing. She became a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, where she received nursing education and was licensed as an LPN. She served as an American Red Cross nursing volunteer and considered her Hurricane Andrew volunteer service one of the highlights of her life. Christine valued her family and advocated for justice in her own way. She will be remembered with great emotion. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Garwood, her sister, Ms. Deborah A. Garwood, her brother, John E. Garwood, Ph.D., and his family. Christine’s family will receive friends on Friday, 4-7 PM, in the Felten Parlor of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield. Religious services were held privately. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.
CONSOLE, Gabriel J.
On June 8, 2011 age 84, of Barrington NJ, formerly of Philadelphia and the husband of the late Helen (nee McGuigan). Loving father of Raymond G. Console (Ellen) of Haddonfield, NJ and Stephen G. Console (Lisa Caselton) of Moorestown, NJ. Beloved grandfather of Christopher, Andrew, Eric, Gregory, Kevin and Keith Console. Brother of Eleanor D’Antonio of PA and Philip Console of DE.
Mr. Console’s services will be held privately. Memorial Donations may be made in his name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of SJ, 1415 Rt. 70 E., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, www.jdrf.org/southjersey or to the Support Center for Child Advocates, 1900 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or www.advokid.org
von Uffel, Martha Flynn
Age 93, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Wife of the late George Charles von Uffel, Sr. Survived by her niece and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service, Friday, June 10th, 11 AM, at Grace Episcopal Church, 19 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield. Burial was held privately. Donations may be made in Martha’s name to Samaritan Hospices, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
PRETE, Anthony T.
On May 25, 2011, age 73, of Haddonfield, beloved husband of Patricia “Trish” (nee Biedka), loving father of Jonathan of Gloucester City and Kristin of Lawrenceville, grandfather of Anthony W. M. and brother of Ann Holland and Richard Prete. Mr. Prete was a member of the Central Philadelphia Meeting and associated with the Haddonfield Friends Meeting. He was a teacher of Biblical Studies, specializing in the Old Testament. Mr. Prete’s funeral was held on May 27, 2011. Interment, Haddonfield Friends Cem. Memorial donations in Mr. Prete’s name may be made to Amyloid Research Fund, Boston Univ. School of Medicine, 72 East Concord Street, K-503, Boston, MA 02118 or via www.bu.edu/amyloid/donate/
KANZLER, Kathryn J. "Kay"
On May 23, 2011, age 89, a longtime Haddonfield resident and beloved Aunt of Marie & Harold Jennings, Kimberly A. Jennings, Patrick J. Jennings and Benjamin F. Jennings. Ms. Kanzler retired from RCA in Camden after 25 years as an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, she was a longtime member of St. Vincent Pallotti. Ms. Kanzler’s family will receive friends on Friday, May 27th, after 10:30 AM, at St. Vincent Pallotti R.C. Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp.; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM. Interment, New St. Mary’s Cem., Bellmawr, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Ms. Kanzler’s name to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036 or via www.fallenheroesfund.org
CASPER, Stephen R.
On May 18, 2011, age 48, of Haddonfield, Beloved husband of Lynn M. (nee Snarponis), Devoted father of Clare and Thomas, Loving son of Patricia (nee Hedge) and the late Thomas N. Also survived by his brothers, James V. of Mullica Hill, NJ and Lt. Col. John H. of TX and his grandmother, Freda Hedge of Belpre, OH. Stephen grew up in Pennsville, NJ and graduated from Pennsville HS and Salem University in Salem, WV. He was employed by Northrop Grumman as an aviation software analyst. Stephen’s family will receive friends on Sunday, May 22nd, 3-6 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to the Funeral Mass, Monday, 11 AM, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield. Interment, Baptist Cem., Haddonfield, NJ.
FESSLER, William T.
On May 17, 2011, age 87, of Haddonfield for over 45 years and beloved husband of the late Irene (nee McDonough) Fessler. Loving father of Christine (Jack) Gallagher, Michael (Jackie) Fessler, Stephen (Sally) Fessler, Colleen (Chris) Corey and Charlene Fessler. Beloved grandfather and “Big Dad” to Christine, John III, Mickelle, Jackie, the late Michael, Sarah, Stephen, Ryan, Colleen, Christopher, Sean, Thomas, Kelly and 17 great-grandchildren.
William served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Haddonfield Legion Post #38. He was President of Frostie Enterprises, Co-owner of Stewart’s Root Beer, Entrepreneur, and author of 2 Ancestor’s Books that are in the library of Congress. He was a Judge for many years of the Miss USA Pageant. Our Dad touched so many lives. He was generous with his love. His smile and laughter will forever be in our hearts. You’re home at last Dad, with your beautiful bride and the Father in Heaven.
The family will receive friends Friday morning, May 20th, from 9:30-10:45am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Funeral mass will follow promptly at 11am. Interment, Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery.CARR, Joyce
(nee Tucker) On May 14, 2011, age 81, of Cherry Hill, NJ, Loving wife of 58 years to William M. Carr, Sr. of Cherry Hill; Beloved mother of William M., Jr. (Patty) of Maple Shade, Deborah C. (Richard) Pappas of Richland, WA and Anne (John) Picking of Haddonfield and Devoted grandmother of Jessica, Erica, John, Veronica, and Ian Picking, Jason Carr, Pamela Mossbrucker, and Alex and Morgan Pappas. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Monica Picking, her brother Clyde Tucker and her sister Lorraine Burns.
Joyce was a 1947 graduate of Spaulding HS in Barre, VT; where she grew up, still summered and enjoyed many friendships. She had been a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield. She sang in the choir, was a member of the Women’s Union, served on numerous boards and was a member of the Baptist Home Auxiliary in Riverton. Joyce also served as a driver for Interfaith Caregivers and was a member of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. Additionally, she loved traveling with her husband and had worked as a legal secretary for many years.
Family and friends are invited to Rejoice and Celebrate Joyce’s Life on Friday, May 20th, 7:30 PM, at the First Baptist Church, 124 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield. Interment, private. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Joyce’s name to Interfaith Caregivers, P.O. Box 186, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or to the Baptist Home Auxiliary, Riverview Estates, 303 Bank Ave., Riverton, NJ 08077.ANDERSON, Beatrice K.
(nee Miller) On May 5, 2011, of Cherry Hill Senior Living Center, formerly a 30 year resident of Haddonfield, Secretary at the Cherry Hill Public Library for almost 20 years and wife of the late Fred H. Survived by 2 daughters, Jill (Bruce) Mulford of Cherry Hill and Faye (Martin) Strawn of Holiday, FL and 6 grandchildren. Services, private. Memorial donations in Mrs. Anderson’s name may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 N. Kings Hwy., Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.
JOHNSON, Beatrice
(nee Carey) On April 26, 2011, age 93, a lifelong Haddonfield resident, loving mother of Anne Boyce (Dennis) of TX and daughter of the late Frances Carey, a Haddonfield antiques dealer and James Carey, an attorney and local judge. Mrs. Johnson, a registered nurse, was employed by Children’s Hospital in Phila., Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Doctors Hospital in Washington DC and served as an officer in the US Navy Nursing Corps during WWII. Additionally, she had been a member of the Haddonfield Historical Society, the Preservation Society and served on the Board of Trustees at the Haddonfield Commons in the 80’s. She also delivered the Philadelphia Inquirer to Commons’ residents from 1981-2005, as their “paper girl”. Services, private. Memorial donations in Mrs. Johnson’s name may be made to Interfaith Caregivers, P.O. Box 186, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
SCHAUB, Dolores M.
(nee Brocious) On April 23, 2011, age 76, of Westmont, formerly a longtime Haddonfield resident and loving wife of the late Willard. Loving mother of Willard E. (Jean) of Haddonfield, Douglas G. (Julia) of Haddon Twp. and Patricia L. Harris of Haddon Hts., beloved grandmother of Melissa, Michael, Matthew, Cathleen, Lindsy and the late Douglas, Jr. sister of David and Joe Brocious, Joan Egan, Evelyn Fritche, Sarah Goebel and the late Charles Brocious. Mrs. Schaub had been a Teacher’s Aide at Beechwood School and a Secretary for the Haddonfield School System. Mrs. Schaub’s family will receive friends on Tuesday Evening, 7-9 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to her Funeral Service, Wed., 11 AM, at Grace Episcopal Church, 19 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ; where she had been a longtime member. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Schaub’s name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 216 Haddon Ave. Westmont, NJ 08108.
WIDMANN, Frances DeMaris
Age 85, died Oct. 27, 2010, a Haddonfield resident since 1946 and wife of the late Frank W. Survived by a daughter, Elizabeth W. Spona, RN, BA, BSN and her husband Michael, a son, Franklin L. Widmann, BA, J.D. and her brother, Furman A. DeMaris, IV. She was predeceased by her grandfather, The Rev. Furman A. DeMaris, a minister at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church in the 1940’s and her father, Furman A. DeMaris, a prominent attorney in Camden for more than 50 years. Mrs. Widmann had been a member of the Pre-Columbian Society at the Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum, the SJ Radio Assoc. and for over 50 years of The Fortnightly. Additionally, she was a FCC licensed Ham Radio Operator. Mrs. Widmann’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 5th, 10-11 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Widmann’s name to The Haddon Fortnightly, P.O. Box 321, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
HUNSBERGER, Marie C.
(nee Ferguson) On March 26, 2011, age 98, of Rohrer Towers in Haddon Twp., NJ, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia, where she had worked for Progress Lighting. She was predeceased by her husbands, Andrew Ebner, Jr. and Ainsworth Hunsberger and her daughter, Kathleen Ebner. Mrs. Hunsberger is survived by her daughter, Marguerite (John) Van Buren of Cherry Hill, NJ, 3 grandchildren, Cheryl (Steven) Schaffner (Van Buren) of Haddon Twp., David (Margaret) Van Buren of Jefferson, GA and Nancy (Stephen) Considine of Elk Twp, NJ and 5 great grandchildren, Erin and Laura Schaffner, Savannah Van Buren, and Samantha and Danielle Considine. Mrs. Hunsberger’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31st, 9:30-10:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield. All are invited to her Funeral Mass, 11 AM, at St. Vincent Pallotti R.C. Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ. Interment, St. Dominic’s Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation,
LACATENA, Frank A.
On March 18, 2011, age 84, longtime Ashland & Haddonfield resident, beloved husband for 62 years of Antoinette (nee Veneziani), loving father of Louis S. (Marian of Atco, Michael D. (Doreen) of Haddonfield and Frank A., Jr. (June) of Atco, devoted grandfather of Louis Jr., Lisa Ann (Dan) Hindley, Anthony M., Joseph M., Michael L., Nicole (fiancée, Brian Matteo) and Kevin and great grandfather of Shane Kevin Hindley. He was predeceased by his brother, Steven.
Frank was proud of his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his military service he turned his boyhood love of auto mechanics into his career. He obtained his teaching certification at Rutgers University in his mid-thirties and thereafter taught for 25 years at Camden County Vocational High School and in semi-retirement, at Camden County College. He also served as President of the Camden County Vocational School Teacher’s Association. Frank was a skilled craftsman at many trades and always offered his assistance to family and friends. Frank was also an active member of the Ashland Volunteer Fire Co., and was both an avid gardener and golfer.
Mr. Lacatena’s family will receive friends, Saturday, March 26th, 9:30-11:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to his Funeral Mass, 12:15 PM, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Entombment, New St. Mary’s Cem., Bellmawr, NJ. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) or to the Church at the above address; where Mr. Lacatena had been a longtime parishioner.
COTY, Rose Katherine
(nee Flanagan) On March 15, 2011, age 85, of Scranton, PA, formerly of Freehold, NJ and wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Paul (& Janet) of Haddonfield, NJ and Patricia Riker of Sturtevant, WI, beloved grandmother of Victoria, Alexander and Amelia Coty and Robert and Kevin Riker, great grandmother of Robert and Jack Riker. Also survived by her brothers Edward and Leo Flanagan and her sister Margaret Corcoran, all of Warwick, RI. Mrs. Coty’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 18th, 9-9:45 AM, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 10 AM. Interment, private. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.
LAWLOR, Jeanne M.
(nee O’Connor) On March 10, 2011, age 83, of Collingswood Manor, formerly of Philadelphia and wife of the late William J., Sr. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Douglas) Robertson of Wellsley, MA, William J., Jr. (Jill) of Haddonfield, NJ and Richard J. (Annette) of Washington’s Crossing, PA, grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Maura, Melissa, Sarah, William III, Grant, Pierce and Luke, great grandmother of Olivia Grace and sister-in-law of Mildred H. Lawlor of Flourtown, PA. Mrs. Lawlor’s family will receive friends Monday, March 14th, 9-10:30 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to her Funeral Mass, 11 AM, at St. John Church of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Park & Lees Aves., Collingswood, NJ. Interment, Calvary Cem., Conshohocken, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Lawlor’s name to Brookfield Schools, 1009 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
HUNTER, Ruth L.
(nee Huntley) On March 5, 2011, age 87, a 70 year resident of Haddonfield and wife of the late Robert E., Sr. Loving mother of Robert E., Jr. (Bernadette) and Ruth L. (Fred) Matthews, both of Haddonfield, beloved grandmother of Robert E., III (Genevieve), Beth E. Sobus (Micah), R. Julia Jones (Scott) and Lauren E. Matthews (Ralph Barnes) and great grandmother of Rebecca Jones and Hunter and Anne Sobus. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hunter had worked at Morton’s Jewelers in Cherry Hill for 15 years and had been the dining room Hostess at the Garden State Race Track. She summered in Avalon for many years and was noted amongst family and friends as a great story teller. Service will be private. Memorial donations in Mrs. Hunter’s name may be made to Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103.
RUNNE, Juta
(nee Reier) On Feb. 28, 2011, age 97, a Haddonfield resident for over 20 years and wife of the late Hendrik. Loving mother of Juhan (Jeanne) of Haddonfield, NJ and Andres of Kearny, NJ, beloved grandmother of Andres, John and Carrie and great grandmother of A.J. and Jack. Mrs. Runne’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 3rd, 10-10:45 AM, at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where Services will follow at 11 AM. Interment, private.
PFEUFFER, Robert John
On Feb. 27, 2011, age 85, of Cherry Hill, husband of the late Betty June (nee Weller), loving father of Barbara (Steven) Mosley of Trenton, NJ, Jeanne Pfeuffer of Berkley, CA, Susan Pettijohn of Marlton and Catherine (Thomas III) Patton of Grahamsville, NY, beloved grandfather of James, Brian, Dylan, William Robert, Kevin, Patrick, Sean Robert and Kathleen Marie. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren, Fiona Kathleen, Gwendolyn, Allen and Alexander. Mr. Pfeuffer received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from the Univ. of Michigan. He played the Contrabassoon and Bassoon in the Detroit and Philadelphia Orchestras. He also served in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Pfeuffer’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 3rd, 10-10:45 AM, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 61 Route 70 East, Marlton, NJ; where his Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, private. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Pfeuffer’s name to The Philadelphia Orchestra for the Billy Joel Fund for Music Education, 260 S. Broad St., 16th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
GALLAGHER, Richard E.
On Feb. 26, 2011, age 90, longtime Haddonfield resident, husband of the late Margaret (nee Jones) and loving father of Margaret “Peggy” Scarano (Steven) of Barnegat, NJ. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins, and his longtime companion, Muriel Duncan and her children, Ariel, James and David and their families.
Mr. Gallagher, a 2001 Haddonfield Athletic Hall of Fame inductee* for lettering in Football, Basketball & Baseball, graduated from Haddonfield Memorial HS, Class of 1940. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and went on to attend the Univ. of Pennsylvania and graduated with a degree in Accounts & Finance from The Wharton School in 1950. Locally, he was a Charter President of the Haddonfield Y’s Men, a past president of the Haddonfield Rotary, a member of Tavistock Country Club, where he had served on the Board of Governors, and had been very active with Little League.
Mr. Gallagher’s family will receive friends Tuesday Evening, 7-7:45 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave, Haddonfield, NJ; where Services will follow at 8 PM. All are invited to his Graveside Service, Wed., 11 AM, at Locustwood Cem., 1500 Rt. 70 W., Cherry Hill, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Gallagher’s name to the J. Wood Platt Scholarship Fund, c/o the Golf Assn. of Phila., 1974 Sproul Rd., Suite 400, Broomall, PA 19008.
*RICHARD GALLAGHER - Class of 1940
HMHS Athletic Hall of Fame Bio from his induction in 2001
Richard won two varsity letters in football, two in basketball and three in baseball. Punky, as he was called, played guard in basketball and was the leading hitter as a third baseman on the baseball team. On the gridiron, Punky received his greatest fame and earned the honor of being named outstanding player for his feats as the quarterback on the 1939 squad. During his senior year he also played in the Group III vs. Group IV All-Star Game. After graduation Richard played Cy Marter semi-professional football, as well as semi-professional baseball. Richard joined the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from The Wharton School in 1950. Richard currently resides in Haddonfield, where he is active in many civic and community activities, including Little League, Haddonfield Y’s Men’s Club, and the Geographical Society of Haddonfield.KANZLER, Vincent F.
On Feb. 17, 2011, age 90, a longtime Haddonfield resident, husband of the late Zett, father of Cheryl Kanzler of Paris, France. Brother of Kathryn J. Kanzler of Haddonfield and beloved uncle of Marie & Harold Jennings, Kimberly A. Jennings, Patrick J. Jennings and Benjamin F. Jennings. Mr. Kanzler served in the US Army during WWII and received the Bronze Star Medal. He graduated from Temple Univ. with an Engineering degree. He was employed for many years by RCA in Moorestown and later by Lockheed Martin. Mr. Kanzler's family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 24th, after 9 AM, at St. Vincent Pallotti R.C. Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp.; where his Funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 AM. Interment, New St. Mary's Cem., Bellmawr, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Kanzler's name to Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036 or viawww.fallenheroesfund.org Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ.
WAMSLEY, Wilbur E.
On Feb. 12, 2011, age 57, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Loving husband of Hirono Oka. Beloved son of Wilbur and Alice Wamsley residing in Lancaster, PA. Dear brother of David and Brian, and their families. Also survived by his beloved Golden Retriever, Sammy. Wilbur attended Eastern College as a music major. He later joined the firm of William Moennig and Son as an apprentice violinmaker where he learned the art of fine string instrument restoration. Mr. Wamsley was a luthier and owned his own business in Haddonfield, where he specialized in the restoration, repair and sale of rare string instruments. Mr. Wamsley's family will receive friends on Mon. Feb. 21st after 10 AM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033, where a service will follow at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, 230 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or go to www.pennmedicine.org/karnell.
CUMMINGS, Rosalie
On Feb. 7, 2011, age 69, dedicated wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Colleen Boyle of Haddonfield and Kelley DiGuglielmo (Silvio) of Philadelphia, beloved "Gammy" of Shannon, Leah and Quinn Boyle and Madeline and Alex DiGuglielmo. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and also her brother John Mangler. Rosalie, formerly of Philadelphia, lived in Bensalem until recently retiring after 20+ years as an administrative assistant at District Council No. 21 in Philadelphia, which then happily brought her to her new residence in Cherry Hill. Friends and Family are invited to Rosalie's viewing on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, 10:00-11:00 AM, at St. Anselm RC Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia; where her Funeral Mass will immediately follow. Interment, Resurrection Cem., Bensalem, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Rosalie Cummings' name to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
STICHLER, Jane E.
(nee Clark) on February 5, 2011 of Park Place in Sewell, NJ, formerly of Runnemede, NJ and wife of the late Mark E. Loving mother of Barbara Cavallaro (Thomas) of Barrington, NJ and Steven (Liz) of Sunnyvale, CA. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer Earl (Brian) of Moorestown, NJ, Melissa Martinac (Greg) of Glendora, NJ, Steven-Paul and Sarah Stichler of Sunnyvale, CA. Dear sister of Maryanne Ruppel (Kal) of FL. Also survived by her loving nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Stichler was a secretary at Haddon Heights HS for 17 years. Her family will receive friends on Friday Feb.11th, after 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 161 Pitman Ave., Pitman, NJ, where her Memorial Mass will follow at 11AM. Inurnment will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Food Bank Of South Jersey, 1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
NOONE, Thomas A., M.D.
On Feb. 4, 2011, age 86, of Haddonfield, NJ. Beloved husband of Peggy and father of Kathleen Leonczyk (Kenneth) of Charlotte, NC; Ann Sieber of Haddonfield; Thomas A. Noone, Jr. of Newton, MA; James A. Noone II (Jennifer) of Deerfield, IL; Patrick Noone, MD (Manjula) of Los Gatos, CA; , Michael Noone, MD (Ann) of Glenview, Il; Maura Noone of Portland, OR and Brian Noone of Arlington Hts., IL. Also survived by 12 grandchildren: Kenneth, Jr. (Ashley), Thomas and Michael Leonczyk; Matthew and Cameron Sieber; Kelsey and James A. Noone, III; Brendan Noone; Megan, Emily, Katherine and Abigail Noone and 4 sisters: Katherine Hickey of Collingswood; Margaret McNamara and Dolores Wilson, both of Pawley’s Island, SC and Patricia Traynor (John) of Westmont.
Dr. Noone was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania where he was a member of the Mask and Wig Club and elected to the Kite and Key Society. After completing medical school at Marquette University, he returned to NJ as an intern at Cooper Hospital followed by residencies in Obstetrics at the renowned Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital-Columbia University and in Gynecology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Noone was a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. He practiced OB-GYN at Cooper Health System and served as the Director of the High Risk Pregnancy Clinic. He was a member of the original attending physician staff at Lourdes Medical Center where he served terms as the President of the Medical Staff and Chief of Obstetrics and he was an active member of the OB-GYN staff at Virtua Health Systems. Dr. Noone was a Chairman of the NJ State Maternal and Child Welfare Committee including the sub committees on Maternal Mortality and Teen Pregnancy. He was active in many medical societies, including: the American College of OB-GYN, Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Philadelphia Obstetrical Society, the NJ and Camden County Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. Dr. Noone served his country in both WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of the Diocese of Camden Family Life Bureau upon its formation. Pope John Paul II declared him a Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great. He was a longtime member of Tavistock Country Club. Dr. Noone practiced medicine with unwavering dedication for over 54 years until his retirement in 2002.
Dr. Noone’s family will receive friends on Fri., Feb 11th, 10-11:45 AM, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield; where his Funeral Mass will follow at 12 o’clock. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Dr. Noone’s name to St. Joseph Preparatory School, 1733 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130.
WILSON, Jack W.
On Feb. 4, 2011, Jack Wilson of Haddonfield, age 56, beloved wife Kathlenn A. (nee Harvey) and loving father of Heather A. and Jack R. Wilson passed from this world. He is survived by two sisters, Joyce A. Miller (George) of Gibbsboro and Debbie C. Wilson of Williamstown and a brother Donald E. Wilson (Shelly) of Magnolia. He was the owner of Wilson Overhead Door Co. for over 30 years and remodeled and built numerous homes. Jack’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, 6-8 PM, at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield. A Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, Feb. 9th at 10 AM. Interment, Locustwood Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Jack’s name to Jefferson University Hospital’s The Jefferson Foundation, 925 Chestnut St., Ste. 110, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Keller, Marion
(nee Davies), 91, died January 26, 2011 at the Evergreens in Moorestown, NJ of heart complications. Mrs. Keller was the wife of the late Fred Dickerson Keller to whom she was married 64 years. She had lived in The Evergreens for 15 years after moving from Haddon Township, NJ.
Mrs. Keller was born in New Brunswick, NJ and was the oldest of five children. She received her education in Wilkes Barre, PA. She had been the Advertising Manager of The Isaac Long Store in Wilkes-Barre and left to become a copywriter for BBD&O in New York City. Upon marriage, she transferred to BBD&O and Ruthruff and Ryan in Chicago. Mrs. Keller also became the first employee of the newly created Cherry Hill Shoppers Guide and was a volunteer member of the Women’s Board for the Cooper Health System for twenty years where she continued as a sustaining member.
Mrs. Keller is survived by her 2 daughters, Christine Travis Durham (Mark) of Montclair, NJ and Anne Keller Roorbach of Charlottesville, VA, her 5 grandchildren, Courtney Effinger (Kirk), Brooke Travis, Scott Travis, Kristen Jamison (Bingham) and Elisabeth Rapp (Charles), 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Nancy Davies Billet (William) of Falls Church, Va., and Joan Davies Michael (John) of Wilkes Barre, PA and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5th at 1:00 P.M. in the Evergreens Chapel, 309 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown, NJ 08057. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Delaware Valley Chapter, 2004 Sproul Rd., Suite 208, Broomall, PA 19008.Godlewski, Statia
( nee Kunsky) On January 25, 2011, age 94, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Great Neck, NY, beloved wife of the late Francis (Frank). Dear mother of Richard Z. (Diane), of Haddonfield, and the late Frank (Slugger). Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Sarah and the late Christopher. Loving sister of Jane Cosgrove, of Spencer, MA. Mrs. Godlewski’s family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 28th from 9 to 10:30AM at Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 11 AM in St. Brigid’s RC Church, Westbury. Interment will follow in Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mrs. Godlewski’s name to the L.I. Alzheimer’s Fouindation, 5 Channel Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050.
BUTLER, John M.
On January 24, 2011, age 89, a resident Collingswood, NJ for 15 years and former resident of Cherry Hill and Somerdale, NJ. Loving husband of the late Ellen (nee Morton). Mr. Butler was a World War II Army Veteran in the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion. Following the war, he worked as a machine operator at Owens Corning Fiberglass in Barrington, NJ. A Graveside Service will be held on Thurs. Jan. 27th, 11AM, at Arlington Cemetery, 1620 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Bean, Judith Marie
(nee Hubbs) of Haddonfield, New Jersey and Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away January 20th, 2011 due to complications from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Judy was born Judith Marie Hubbs on Wednesday, May 15th, 1935. She attended Merchantville High School and graduated from Beaver College in 1957. As a young girl, she received special honors for twelve years of perfect attendance at Trinity Methodist Church’s Sunday School.
She was a music supervisor for Pennsauken School District and 1st grade teacher at Cinnaminson School District until settling down in Haddonfield to raise her family.
Energetic and family oriented, Judy was very involved with the Haddonfield community, including the Home School Association, Newcomers Group, and Questers. As a basket weaver, she also initiated the Holiday Sampler Arts Show with friends from town. Recently, she was passionate about playing MAHJONG with friends. She adored all things English and antique.
An enthusiast of the arts and music, Judy was an accomplished pianist and proud contributor to the Haddonfield United Methodist Church Music Program, among other charities that were important to her and her children.
Her friends and family will remember her as kind, honest and devoted to her children and grandchildren. Judy Bean is survived by her husband Henry, 6 children: Scott Gaylert; Lisa Bean Alberts; Henry Bean III; Holly Bean; Linda Bean Alibrando and Sandra Bean Lewis, 18 grandchildren and sister, Gail Cundiff.
A memorial service is planned for Sunday, January 23nd, 2011, 4:00, PM at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church. Family will receive guests from 2 to 3:45pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in her memory to either the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Avenue, Suite 303, Chicago, Illinois 60642-2642. Haddonfield United Methodist Church Music Program, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.RUTH, John W.
On Jan 18, 2011 age 81, of Haddonfield, NJ and the beloved husband of Jean (nee Hoffman). Loving father of Wendy Cowan (Charles) of Haddonfield, NJ and David Ruth (Cathy) of Corbin City, NJ. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rebecca, Christopher, Emily, Sara, Christine and James, 3 great-grandchildren and his sister, Betsy Kreidler (Paul) of Findlay, OH. Mr. Ruth, a graduate of Drexel University, was a chemical engineer for Sun Oil Company in Philadelphia for over 30 years. He served for many years as an officer of the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield and was an active member of the Haddonfield 65 Club, the Delaware Valley Sunoco Alumni and the Sunoco Clamdiggers retiree groups.
Mr. Ruth's family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, after 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where a Memorial Service will follow at 11 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Ruth's name to the Building Fund at the First Presbyterian Church at the above address. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.STOW, Mildred "Sis"
(nee Metzler) On Jan. 17, 2011, age 84, of Collingswood Manor, formerly a longtime Haddonfield resident, wife of the late Paul Markley Stow, loving mother of Frederick Markley Stow (Patsy) of Franklin, TN, John Redman Stow (Carol) of Milford, NJ and Patricia Lee Stow of Memphis, TN. Also survived by 4 granddaughters and her sister, Margaret Siefert of Chapel Hill, NC. Mrs. Stow taught at the Haddonfield Methodist Nursery School for over 20 years. Additionally, she had been very active in the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post # 38 in Haddonfield. Mrs. Stow's family and friends are invited to her Memorial Service, Monday, Jan. 24th, 11 AM, at Grace Episcopal Church, 19 E. Kings Hwy., Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Her family will receive friends following the service. Interment, Grace Episcopal Memorial Garden, Haddonfield. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Mrs. Stow's name to the church at the above address; where she had been a longtime member. Arrangements by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services of Haddonfield, NJ.
Finch, Patricia
Patricia O'Brien Finch was born in Rochester, New York, the second of four children of James C. and Norwena O'Brien. Her father, James, was a disinguished Rochester lawyer and Supreme Court Justice for the State of New York.
Patricia attended the Sacred Heart Convent primary school in Rochester, Brighton High School and the University of Rochester from which she graduated in 1943. For the following three years she was employed by IBM in Rochester.
During her school years Pat was very active in the Girl Scouts of America and most summers were spent at the family residence on Wellesley Island, located in upstate New York's Thousand Island region. Pat loved fresh water swimming and diving and excelled at both sports.
In June of 1946 Patricia and Stuart C. Finch, MD were married. At that time, Dr. Finch was a First Lt. in the U.S. Army Medical Corp with a two year assignment for the army of occupation in Japan. Pat joined him there and together they traveled extensively in the Far East and developed a strong attachment to the culture and many civilian friends in Japan. From 1948 to 1953 they were in Boston where Stuart received additional medical training and the three of their four children were born. They spent the next thirty years in New Haven, Connecticut where Stuart was a professor at Yale Medical School and their fourth child was born. During this time, Stuart became involved in medical follow-up studies of the atomic bomb survivors and the family spent six years residing in Hiroshima, Japan. Their final move was in 1980 to Haddondfield, New Jersey where Dr. Finch was involved in the development of the new New Jersey State medical school program at Cooper Hospital in Camden.
Over the sixty four years of marriage, Patricia has been Girl Scout troop leaders and has worked as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. She also studied the Japanese language and crafts, taught her many Japanese friends ballroom dancing and supervised the teaching of English to Japanese schoolchilren. However she is most proud of her strong and loving relationships with her husband and children. Throughout her lifetime she has been an avid reader and extensive communicator with her many friends and relatives.
Patricia is survived by her devoted husband, Stuart, their four children and six grandchildren. Son Jim, his wife Debbie and son Alexander live in Hua Hin, Thailand. Daughter Ellen and her daughter Victoria live in Belmont, California. Son Sheldon, his wife Laurel and their two children, Jack and Polly, live in San Mateo, California. Daughter Polly, her husband Bill and two children, Ellen and Charlotte, live in London, England. Patricia is also survived by her sister Ann Redmond of Philadelphia.
A memorial service in Mrs. Finch’s honor will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in the spring. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Finch’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or via their website: www.cancer.org
KECK, Ellen
(nee Ayers) On Jan. 10, 2011, age 94, of Dallas, PA and Bonita Springs, FL, formerly a long time Haddonfield resident and wife of the late H. Robert. Loving mother of Robert A. (Barbara) Keck of Bonita Springs, FL and Carolyn A. (Timothy F.) Foran of Dallas, PA; grandmother of William D. Keck, Sandra A. Sharp, Wesley M. Carroccio and Emily L. Foran; great grandmother of William R. and Sara E. Sharp, Claire M., Andrew J. and Charles T. Carroccio. Also survived by many nieces & nephews including Margaret VanNatta (Patrick) Schoen of Woodbury Hts., NJ. Mrs. Keck, a registered nurse, had been a member of the Cooper Medical Center Nurses Alumnae Assoc. Also, she had been a long time member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Haddonfield. Mrs. Keck’s family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 15th, after 10:30 AM at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Her Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Locustwood Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Keck’s name to Interfaith Caregivers, P.O. Box 186, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
Loftus, Julia E.
(nee Lapergola) On January 5, 2011, age 92, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Bustleton, Phila., PA, beloved wife of the late James P. Loving mother of James M., of Phila., and Anne Loftus Felten (Barry), of Haddonfield, NJ. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kimberly Loftus Wagner, Amanda L. Loftus, and Elizabeth A. Felten, 1 great grandchild, William James Franklin and 1 brother, John McCullough, of Flint, MI. Mrs.Loftus’ family will receive friends, Sunday, 5-7 PM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Home, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield. Her Funeral Mass will follow Monday morning, 10 AM, at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ 08108. Interment, St. Dominic’s Cemetery, Phila. Memorial donations in Mrs. Loftus’ name may be made to the American Heart Assn., 1 Union St., Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
LOUCKS, James H., M.D.
On Jan. 4, 2011, age 82, a longtime Haddonfield resident, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Mark) and loving father of James M. (Francine) of Cherry Hill, NJ, Linda L. Roberts (Bob) of Barrington and the late Kim Marie Loucks. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dr. Loucks graduated from Muhlenberg College and then Jefferson Medical College in 1961. He served in the United States Navy Medical Corps. He joined Crozer-Chester Medical Center as its Director of Medical Education. After 18 years and many improvements he resigned as the President-Administrator. He was instrumental in developing a network of Burn Centers at many hospitals including Crozer-Chester and St. Agnes Medical Centers. Dr. Loucks’ Services will be held privately. Memorial Donations may be made in his name to the Food Bank of South Jersey, 1501 John Tipton Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110 or www. Foodbanksj.org
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Theodore W. Sery, Ph.D. February 5, 1924 – January 2, 2011
“I just wanted to tell you it was an honor to meet you, shake your hand, and thank you for what you did.” Vietnam Veteran on meeting Dr. Sery at the memorial, summer 2004, Washington, D.C.
- WWII Veteran, Research Scientist, Poet, Author, Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather
On Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, age 86, of Haddonfield, beloved husband of Doris A. (nee Dragner); loving father of Paul G. (Lidia) of Albuquerque, NM, James (Nancy) of Clarksboro, NJ, Elizabeth A. Tuleja of South Bend, IN and Katherine E. Sery of Haddonfield; grandfather of Abigail and Alec Sery and brother of Robert of Silver Springs, MD and Ethel Trimmer of Santa Fe, NM.
Dr. Theodore Wilson Sery served in the Military of the Army of the United States, 1943-1946, 104th Infantry Division, Co. C 329th Combat Engineer Battalion, and was responsible for removing land mines. He was stationed in the European Theater of Operations, France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany until meeting with the Soviets at the Mulde branch of the Elbe River. He has written a book, “War Has a Stillness All Its Own,” (2010) about his experience as a young man during World War II, excerpts of which were published throughout 2004-2005 as a series in the Haddon Herald. He has also written an epic poem on the Gulag of the former Soviet Union. In addition, he was an active member of the American Legion Post 38, Haddonfield, NJ.
Dr. Sery earned his doctorate in Bacteriology and Immunology from Cornell University in 1954. He then joined the Will’s Eye Hospital research staff in 1955 as the director of the newly formed Department of Microbiology where he would serve for over 40 years until 1997 as the Chairman of the Basic Science Research Department. His research centered around corneal disease with an emphasis on herpes virus. By developing an animal model of chronic herpetic infection, Dr. Sery received the Zentmeyer award in 1960 from the Philadelphia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a prolific author, having published over 30 journal articles, and was a prodigious sharer of information. For example, he collected scores of specimens of viable retinoblastoma tissue, of which he successfully established several different cell lines of the disease. These cells were distributed to numerous laboratories worldwide, including laboratories which subsequently went on to identify and isolate the retinoblastoma gene.
In addition to his numerous scientific accomplishments, Dr. Sery served as the secretary for the Eastern Section of ARVO, as an NIH study section member, and as founder of the Eye Research Institute. He has most recently been the first to receive the Bower Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Dr. Larry Donoso (of Wills Eye Hospital - they were colleagues and research partners for many years) who is the Director of the Bower Laboratory of the Philadelphia Retina Endowment Fund http://www.vision-research.org/.
As an active member of the community of Haddonfield, Dr. Sery, with his wife, Doris, were the founders of HOMH (Home Town Opportunities for the Mentally Handicapped) where they have created an arts program for adults with Down’s syndrome and other mental challenges, like his daughter, Kathy, which includes a theater troupe (Possibility Players) and an arts-centered day program (Pegasus Program). Most recently, he and his wife have been involved with the L’Arche Foundation, an organization that creates independent living communities for people with developmental disabilities http://friendsoflarchenj.org/index.html . Dr. Sery is known as a kind, generous and dedicated person – he is dedicated to his family, his church, his community, his profession, and his country.
Dr. Sery’s family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 7th, 10-10:45 AM, at the First United Methodist Church of Collingswood, 201 Dayton Ave., Collingswood, NJ; where his Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment: Methodist Cemetery, Haddonfield, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to either of these two causes:
Hometown Opportunities for the Mentally Handicapped (HOMH)
PO Box 353
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Please make the check payable to “HOMH” and put “Possibility Players” in the “for” line.
May 1945 meeting the Soviets
at end of warL'Arche Greater Washington DC
P.O. Box 21471
Washington D.C. 20009
Please make the check payable to "L'Arche Greater Washington DC" and put "L'Arche NJ Project" in the "for" line.
2005 at Wills Eye Hospital Research Lab
Dr. Sery, while passionate about his scientific endeavors, also had a great sense of humor. Here he is pictured with his colleague, Dr. Donoso, during a playful moment at their Wills Eye Institute lab.
Condolences can be sent to the Kain-Murphy Funeral Home of Haddonfield, NJ at: http://www.kainmurphy.com/condolences.htm or to Doris Sery at 309 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Additionally, other emails may be sent to Elizabeth (Sery) Tuleja at etuleja@nd.edu . We welcome hearing from family near and far, friends old and new, and acquaintances who were touched by his kindness and compassion as we celebrate the life of our beloved husband, father, brother, colleague and friend.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of Dr. Sery’s forthcoming book, “War Has A Stillness All Its Own” please contact Paul G. Sery at pgsery@swcp.com .
MONSHAW, Valdemar Russell
Of Haddonfield, NJ died on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at the age of 84. Mr. Monshaw graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City. He interrupted College to serve in the United States Army Air Corp from 1945-1947. He received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from The College of the City of New York (CCNY) in 1949 and a Master of Electrical Engineering degree from CCNY in 1954. Upon graduation he was employed by the Signal Corps Engineering Laboratories. In 1956 he joined RCA Government Systems in Camden, NJ working on a number of military and classified programs.
In 1962 he transferred to the newly formed RCA Astro Electronics Division in Hightstown, NJ, working as an engineer and manager on a number of government, commercial and classified satellite programs. In 1979, as Director of Product Assurance he was responsible for the development and implementation of design analysis and assembly techniques to assure the reliability, quality and in-orbit functional lifetime of the RCA Astro observation, navigation, communication scientific and classified satellite systems. In 1986 he was included in Who’s Who in America for his contributions to the aerospace industry, in particular, satellites. In 1989 he joined GE Government systems Division in Moorestown, NJ with responsibilities for Radar and Sonar Systems in Moorestown, NJ and Syracuse, NY. He retired in 1991 to pursue private consulting.
Elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers in 1983 with the citation “for contributions to the reliability of space electronic systems” he was a recipient of the IEEE Centennial Medal in 1984 and the IEEE Third Millennium Medal in 2001. A member of the Philadelphia Section Executive Committee since 1984, he has also served as President of the IEEE Reliability Society, as General Chairman of the Reliability and Maintainability Symposium and as a member of the Hoover Medal Board of Award.
As the United States Representatives to the International Electrotechnical Committee for 12 years, he was Chairman of the committee responsible for the preparation of International Standards on Reliability analysis techniques that are now widely used in international commerce.
He is survived by his second wife Harriet Gotchel Weldon Monshaw, a brother Walter of West New York, NJ, two sons David of Huntington Beach, CA and Andrew of New Fairfield, CT, a stepdaughter Daria Barber of Austin, TX, four grandchildren, Alexander, Russell, Sydney and Stella. His first wife Margaret Collins died in 1998.
Mr. Monshaw’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 4th, 10-10:45 AM at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 1989 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ; where his Funeral Service will follow 11 AM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Monshaw’s name may be made to St. Bartholomew Church at the above address or to The Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128 or to The City College of New York, Office of Development and Institutional Advancement (Dept. of Electrical Engineering), 160 Convent Avenue, Shepard 154, New York, NY 10031 (payable to “City College 21st Century Foundation”).
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