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Birdie Mae Black

Birdie Mae Black

Feb 21, 2021

Sunrise 3/27/31 - Sunset 2/21/2021 Birdie Mae Black On March 27,1931, Birdie Mae Martin was born to Annie Mae and Phil Martin in Greenwood, South Carolina. At an early age, Birdie Mae came to Philadelphia with her parents and attended the public school system. Birdie Mae became a great seamstress and worked for the Garment Workers Union, where she worked...

Frank V. Guido

Frank V. Guido

Feb 19, 2021

Frank V. Guido, 82, of Deptford, passed away on February 19, 2021. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York and has resided in the Lakebridge community for 17 years. He was a truck driver and plant manager for Roma Foodservice in Swedesboro, NJ. Frank is survived by his children George (Leslie) Guido, Frank Guido and Christine (Nick) DAmica and his...

David A. Hodson

David A. Hodson

Feb 19, 2021

David A. Hodson, 58, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on February 19, 2021. David was born in Philadelphia and resided in Gloucester City before moving to Delray Beach 9 years ago. David is survived by his mother Katherine Agnes Sauer Hodson; son Brian F. (Ashley) Hodson of Mt. Ephraim; fianc Sheryl Nocilla; brothers Thomas (Theresa) Hodson of Mantua, Michael...

Joyce Squire

Joyce Squire

Feb 17, 2021

Joyce Squire (nee Williams), 93, of Woodbury, passed away on February 17, 2021. Joyce was born in London England and has resided in Woodbury since 1960. She was a medical secretary at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Clifford Squire. She is survived by her sons Philip and his wife Cherie of Elizabethton, TN and...

Daniel C. Austin Sr.

Daniel C. Austin Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

Daniel C. Austin Sr., 67, of Woodbury, passed away on February 10, 2021. Dan was born in Philadelphia, he resided in West Deptford before moving to Woodbury in 1977. He worked in the Water & Sewer Department for West Deptford Township. Dan was a member of the Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church and he enjoyed playing softball and golf. Dan...

Kelly J. Beardsworth

Kelly J. Beardsworth

Feb 5, 2021

Kelly J. Beardsworth (nee Fritz), 50, of Camden, passed away on February 5, 2021. Kelly was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Camden for 30 years. Kelly loved her family and had a big heart; she was a very giving person. She loved to go to the boardwalk and beach in Wildwood and she loved camping. Kelly is predeceased...

Catherine A. De Pietro

Catherine A. De Pietro

Jan 30, 2021

Catherine A. De Pietro (nee Lucas), 92, a lifetime resident of West Deptford, passed away on January 30, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ, Catherine worked at her Aunt Lena Hallets Restaurant in Gloucester during WWII serving our Army and Navy service man. There after she worked for Bell Telephone for a brief time and then became a full-time homemaker. Catherine...

Dolores M. White

Dolores M. White

Jan 18, 2021

Dolores M. White (nee Nawn), 88, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on January 18, 2021. Dolores was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury Heights since 1955. She was the owner of Pilgrim Title Agency in Woodbury for 40 years. She was on the Board of Directors for the Woodbury Heights Board of Education, the Greater Woodbury Chamber of...

Shirley C. Pierson

Shirley C. Pierson

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley C. Pierson (Shoemaker), 71, of Cherry Hill, passed away on January 16, 2021. Shirley was born in Woodbury and has resided in Cherry Hill since 2002. She was a Cosmetologist in Deptford, NJ. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, but most of all she enjoyed watching and...

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton

Dec 29, 2020

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton (nee Leonard), 84, of Clarksboro, passed away on December 29, 2020. Joan was born in Thorofare and has resided in Clarksboro since 1960. She worked in Admissions for Gloucester County College. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and her cat Martin. Joan is predeceased by her husband Edwin. She is survived by her childrenSheryl A. (Russell) Zappala...

Elizabeth Hill

Elizabeth Hill

Dec 19, 2020

Elizabeth Hill, 52, of Mt. Laurel, passed away on December 19, 2020. Beth was born in Philadelphia; she resided in Deptford before moving to Mt. Laurel 2 years ago. She was an attorney for Weber Gallagher in Philadelphia. She received her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her JD from Ohio Northern University. Beth has been the selfless caretaker...

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule

Dec 18, 2020

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule of Woodbury Heights, NJ, was born in Philadelphia on September 11, 1923, to Emily M. Modzel Schuckert and Fred W. Schuckert, Sr. She was christened at St. Peters Church in Philadelphia. Before she started school, her family moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey. She graduated from Paulsboro High School. She was employed as a clerk by Patterson...

Stephen Ives Bruce

Stephen Ives Bruce

Dec 16, 2020

Senior Chief Dental Tech. (SW) USN Retired Stephen Ives Bruce, 71, of Woodbury, passed away on December 16, 2020. Steve was born in Somerville, NJ; he resided in Chesapeake, VA and Howell, NJ before moving to Woodbury, NJ. Steve was predeceased by his loving parents, Curtis Brown Bruce II and Lucy Gardner VI Meloney; his beloved aunt, Marjorie Iris Meloney;...

Timothy H. Jarrell

Timothy H. Jarrell

Nov 25, 2020

Timothy H. Jarrell, 57, of Thorofare, passed away on November 25, 2020. Tim was born at Lady of Lourdes Hospital and is a lifetime resident of Thorofare. Tim was a third-generation welder and an Ironworker for the Local #399 union in Westville. He was a member of the K.I.S.S. Club which brought him great joy and fulfillment over the past...

John Thomas Cronin

John Thomas Cronin

Nov 23, 2020

John Thomas (JT) Cronin, 93, of Deptford, passed away on November 23, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia and served in the Pacific Theater until he was honorably discharged as Seaman, 2nd Class in October 1946. Afterwards he moved to South Jersey and started a family. He retired from Philadelphia Gas Works where he worked in the Customer Service Department....

Lisa Marie Deforge

Lisa Marie Deforge

Nov 20, 2020

Lisa Marie Deforge, 41, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born on Staten Island and has resided in Little Egg Harbor since 1997. Lisa is survived by her mother Margery Perez of Little Egg Harbor; her companion Christian Santana of Little Egg Harbor; son Joseph Martinez of Little Egg Harbor and his father Larry...

Anthony J. Sankus

Anthony J. Sankus

Nov 19, 2020

Anthony J. Sankus, 90, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on November 19, 2020. He was born in Pringle, PA and has resided in Woodbury Heights since 1973. Tony served in the US Marines. He was a teacher and guidance counselor at Gateway Regional High School for 28 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 133 and the...

Grady Joe Sumner

Grady Joe Sumner

Nov 18, 2020

Grady Joe Sumner, 62, of Woolwich Township, passed away on November 18, 2020. Grady was born in Refugio, Texas and has resided in Woolwich for 22 years. He was a master plumber and owner of Fastrac Plumbing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and country music. Grady is survived by his loving companion Cynthia Kershaw; children Bryce (Stephanie) Kershaw of S. Harrison...

Barbara L. Turner

Barbara L. Turner

Nov 17, 2020

Barbara L. Turner (nee Dreier),81, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on November 17, 2020. Barbara was born and raised in Woodbury, NJ before moving to West Deptford, NJ in 1961. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Dreier. Native of Woodbury, she graduated from Woodbury High School, class of 1957....

James Raggio

James Raggio

Nov 10, 2020

James Raggio, 'Jimmy Raggs,' 67, of Woodbury, passed away on November 10, 2020. He was born and resided in Philadelphia before moving to Woodbury 5 years ago. Jimmy served in the US Navy. He was a truck driver for Major Oil Co. in South West Philadelphia. He played the guitar, enjoyed fishing and he was a devoted Eagles fan. Jimmy...

Birdie Mae Black

Birdie Mae Black

Feb 21, 2021

Sunrise 3/27/31 - Sunset 2/21/2021 Birdie Mae Black On March 27,1931, Birdie Mae Martin was born to Annie Mae and Phil Martin in Greenwood, South Carolina. At an early age, Birdie Mae came to Philadelphia with her parents and attended the public school system. Birdie Mae became a great seamstress and worked for the Garment Workers Union, where she worked...

Frank V. Guido

Frank V. Guido

Feb 19, 2021

Frank V. Guido, 82, of Deptford, passed away on February 19, 2021. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York and has resided in the Lakebridge community for 17 years. He was a truck driver and plant manager for Roma Foodservice in Swedesboro, NJ. Frank is survived by his children George (Leslie) Guido, Frank Guido and Christine (Nick) DAmica and his...

David A. Hodson

David A. Hodson

Feb 19, 2021

David A. Hodson, 58, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on February 19, 2021. David was born in Philadelphia and resided in Gloucester City before moving to Delray Beach 9 years ago. David is survived by his mother Katherine Agnes Sauer Hodson; son Brian F. (Ashley) Hodson of Mt. Ephraim; fianc Sheryl Nocilla; brothers Thomas (Theresa) Hodson of Mantua, Michael...

Joyce Squire

Joyce Squire

Feb 17, 2021

Joyce Squire (nee Williams), 93, of Woodbury, passed away on February 17, 2021. Joyce was born in London England and has resided in Woodbury since 1960. She was a medical secretary at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Clifford Squire. She is survived by her sons Philip and his wife Cherie of Elizabethton, TN and...

Daniel C. Austin Sr.

Daniel C. Austin Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

Daniel C. Austin Sr., 67, of Woodbury, passed away on February 10, 2021. Dan was born in Philadelphia, he resided in West Deptford before moving to Woodbury in 1977. He worked in the Water & Sewer Department for West Deptford Township. Dan was a member of the Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church and he enjoyed playing softball and golf. Dan...

Kelly J. Beardsworth

Kelly J. Beardsworth

Feb 5, 2021

Kelly J. Beardsworth (nee Fritz), 50, of Camden, passed away on February 5, 2021. Kelly was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Camden for 30 years. Kelly loved her family and had a big heart; she was a very giving person. She loved to go to the boardwalk and beach in Wildwood and she loved camping. Kelly is predeceased...

Catherine A. De Pietro

Catherine A. De Pietro

Jan 30, 2021

Catherine A. De Pietro (nee Lucas), 92, a lifetime resident of West Deptford, passed away on January 30, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ, Catherine worked at her Aunt Lena Hallets Restaurant in Gloucester during WWII serving our Army and Navy service man. There after she worked for Bell Telephone for a brief time and then became a full-time homemaker. Catherine...

Dolores M. White

Dolores M. White

Jan 18, 2021

Dolores M. White (nee Nawn), 88, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on January 18, 2021. Dolores was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury Heights since 1955. She was the owner of Pilgrim Title Agency in Woodbury for 40 years. She was on the Board of Directors for the Woodbury Heights Board of Education, the Greater Woodbury Chamber of...

Shirley C. Pierson

Shirley C. Pierson

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley C. Pierson (Shoemaker), 71, of Cherry Hill, passed away on January 16, 2021. Shirley was born in Woodbury and has resided in Cherry Hill since 2002. She was a Cosmetologist in Deptford, NJ. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, but most of all she enjoyed watching and...

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton

Dec 29, 2020

Dorothy 'Joan' Frampton (nee Leonard), 84, of Clarksboro, passed away on December 29, 2020. Joan was born in Thorofare and has resided in Clarksboro since 1960. She worked in Admissions for Gloucester County College. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and her cat Martin. Joan is predeceased by her husband Edwin. She is survived by her childrenSheryl A. (Russell) Zappala...

Elizabeth Hill

Elizabeth Hill

Dec 19, 2020

Elizabeth Hill, 52, of Mt. Laurel, passed away on December 19, 2020. Beth was born in Philadelphia; she resided in Deptford before moving to Mt. Laurel 2 years ago. She was an attorney for Weber Gallagher in Philadelphia. She received her undergraduate degree from Penn State University and her JD from Ohio Northern University. Beth has been the selfless caretaker...

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule

Dec 18, 2020

Dorothy Frances Schuckert Rule of Woodbury Heights, NJ, was born in Philadelphia on September 11, 1923, to Emily M. Modzel Schuckert and Fred W. Schuckert, Sr. She was christened at St. Peters Church in Philadelphia. Before she started school, her family moved to Paulsboro, New Jersey. She graduated from Paulsboro High School. She was employed as a clerk by Patterson...

Stephen Ives Bruce

Stephen Ives Bruce

Dec 16, 2020

Senior Chief Dental Tech. (SW) USN Retired Stephen Ives Bruce, 71, of Woodbury, passed away on December 16, 2020. Steve was born in Somerville, NJ; he resided in Chesapeake, VA and Howell, NJ before moving to Woodbury, NJ. Steve was predeceased by his loving parents, Curtis Brown Bruce II and Lucy Gardner VI Meloney; his beloved aunt, Marjorie Iris Meloney;...

Timothy H. Jarrell

Timothy H. Jarrell

Nov 25, 2020

Timothy H. Jarrell, 57, of Thorofare, passed away on November 25, 2020. Tim was born at Lady of Lourdes Hospital and is a lifetime resident of Thorofare. Tim was a third-generation welder and an Ironworker for the Local #399 union in Westville. He was a member of the K.I.S.S. Club which brought him great joy and fulfillment over the past...

John Thomas Cronin

John Thomas Cronin

Nov 23, 2020

John Thomas (JT) Cronin, 93, of Deptford, passed away on November 23, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia and served in the Pacific Theater until he was honorably discharged as Seaman, 2nd Class in October 1946. Afterwards he moved to South Jersey and started a family. He retired from Philadelphia Gas Works where he worked in the Customer Service Department....

Lisa Marie Deforge

Lisa Marie Deforge

Nov 20, 2020

Lisa Marie Deforge, 41, of Little Egg Harbor, passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born on Staten Island and has resided in Little Egg Harbor since 1997. Lisa is survived by her mother Margery Perez of Little Egg Harbor; her companion Christian Santana of Little Egg Harbor; son Joseph Martinez of Little Egg Harbor and his father Larry...

Anthony J. Sankus

Anthony J. Sankus

Nov 19, 2020

Anthony J. Sankus, 90, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on November 19, 2020. He was born in Pringle, PA and has resided in Woodbury Heights since 1973. Tony served in the US Marines. He was a teacher and guidance counselor at Gateway Regional High School for 28 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 133 and the...

Grady Joe Sumner

Grady Joe Sumner

Nov 18, 2020

Grady Joe Sumner, 62, of Woolwich Township, passed away on November 18, 2020. Grady was born in Refugio, Texas and has resided in Woolwich for 22 years. He was a master plumber and owner of Fastrac Plumbing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and country music. Grady is survived by his loving companion Cynthia Kershaw; children Bryce (Stephanie) Kershaw of S. Harrison...

Barbara L. Turner

Barbara L. Turner

Nov 17, 2020

Barbara L. Turner (nee Dreier),81, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on November 17, 2020. Barbara was born and raised in Woodbury, NJ before moving to West Deptford, NJ in 1961. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Dreier. Native of Woodbury, she graduated from Woodbury High School, class of 1957....

James Raggio

James Raggio

Nov 10, 2020

James Raggio, 'Jimmy Raggs,' 67, of Woodbury, passed away on November 10, 2020. He was born and resided in Philadelphia before moving to Woodbury 5 years ago. Jimmy served in the US Navy. He was a truck driver for Major Oil Co. in South West Philadelphia. He played the guitar, enjoyed fishing and he was a devoted Eagles fan. Jimmy...

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