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Jane T. Kiniry

Jane T. Kiniry

Aug 9, 2015

Jane T. Kiniry (nee Mucchetti), 70, of Oak Valley, passed away on August 9, 2015. Jane was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Oak Valley for 43 years. She was a Registered Nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Church. Jane is survived by her husband of 45 years David...

Matilde 'Mati' Candelaria

Matilde 'Mati' Candelaria

Aug 5, 2015

Matilde "Mati" Candelaria, 32, of Mantua, passed away on August 5, 2015. Mati was born in Philadelphia and resided in Florida before moving to Mantua. Mati is survived by her mother Matilda Soto Cordero; children Israel Diaz, Emely Diaz, Alyna Diaz & Elis Baltodano; siblings Dorothy Tina Candelaria, Daniel Candelaria, Jose Candelaria, Ricardo Rivera, Angelique Martinez, Gabriel Candelaria & Nicholas...

Ronald R. Mc Nelia

Ronald R. Mc Nelia

Aug 4, 2015

Ronald R. McNelia , 71, of Gloucester City, born June 11th 1944 in Woodlynne, NJ to George and Lillian(Ross) McNelia. He is survived by his son Thomas (Lisa) McNelia and daughter Dana McNelia Jenkins. He passed his love of the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade to his six grandchildren; Madison, Mackenzie, Riley Anne, Stephen, Delaney and Jonathan. Brother of the late George...

Eileen M. Knight

Eileen M. Knight

Jul 28, 2015

Eileen M. Knight (nee Andreas), 71, of Westville, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Eileen is survived by 2 sons William Jr. (Addrienne) of West Deptford & Keith (Brooke) of Audubon; 3 grandchildren Brianna, Robert & Damien, as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters, many nieces...

Frank W. Helwig

Frank W. Helwig

Jul 27, 2015

Frank W. Helwig, 69, of Winslow Township, passed away on July 27, 2015. Frank was born in Woodbury. He was an owner of South Jersey Office Equipment in Westville. Frank and his best friend Herman Geseking were charter members of the Enchant Club in Cherry Hill. Frank is survived by his wife Ann C. Robinson Helwig; sons Tom (Bobbi) Helwig,...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Rose Bryant

Elizabeth 'Betty' Rose Bryant

Jul 24, 2015

Elizabeth Rose "Betty" Bryant, 80, beloved sister & aunt, of Sewell, formerly of Woodbury, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday July 24, 2015. Born in 1935 in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry O. Bryant and Catherine Whitney Bryant. She was also predeceased by her brother Harry R. Bryant. She is survived...

Gerald 'Toot' Yashinsky Sr

Gerald 'Toot' Yashinsky Sr

Jul 21, 2015

Gerald "Toot" Yashinsky Sr., 71, passed away on July 21, 2015. Jerry was born in Shenandoah, PA and resided in Deptford before moving to Thorofare 5 years ago. He was a maintenance man at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Margaret "Tootie" Austin and sister Patricia A. Hein. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Carpenter of...

Robert Douglas Fowler

Robert Douglas Fowler

Jul 13, 2015

Robert Douglas Fowler, 67, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, Passed away on July 13, 2015. Doug was a chef at the Barnsboro Hotel for 13 years, then was the corporate chef for International Paper in Thorofare. Doug is survived by his wife of 29 years Aprile Stine Fowler; step-son Scott Danfield; sister Barbara Mueller and brother David Fowler. Visitation Friday...

Christine O'Hara Bozarth

Christine O'Hara Bozarth

Jul 12, 2015

Christine O'Hara Bozarth, 43, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on July 12, 2015. She worked for Nine West for 10 years, and then Advanced Auto Part. She is survived by her husband Kevin Bozarth; daughter Janelle Resto and mother Cindy Gibbs O'Hara. Visitation Wednesday 6pm until the memorial service at 7pm at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME...

Michael P. O'Hara Jr

Michael P. O'Hara Jr

Jul 10, 2015

Michael P. O'Hara Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on July 10, 2015. Michael played baseball for Woodbury High School and was a Division III Jr. College Baseball All American at Salem County College, and then played baseball for Rutgers Camden. Michael was predeceased by his father Michael Sr. & sister Christine. He is survived by his...

Christopher G. Decker

Christopher G. Decker

Jul 6, 2015

Christopher G. Decker, 29, of Brooklyn, NY passed away on July 6, 2015. Chris was born in Mt Holly, NJ and resided in West Deptford before moving to Brooklyn one year ago. He is a graduate of Rutgers University. Chris worked for ZocDoc in New York City as a Special Product Coordinator. Chris was predeceased by his father Andrew Thomas...

Ruthanne E. Michaels

Ruthanne E. Michaels

Jun 29, 2015

Ruthanne E. Michaels (nee Dandrea), 68, entered into rest Monday, June 29, 2015. Ms. Michaels was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a devoted grandmother and caregiver. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Stanley (nee Basher) and husband Daniel; grandchildren Emma Stanley and Ethan Stanley; brother Nicholas Dandrea; sister Eileen Dandrea Ayres and husband James; father...

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Zanes

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Zanes

Jun 16, 2015

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Zanes (nee Bonsack), of San Antonio, TX, passed away on June 16, 2015. Betty was born in Woodbury, NJ and has resided in San Antonio since 2012. She graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1941. Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Newton Harrison Zanes Jr.; son Newton H. Zanes III; daughter Pamela G. Zanes;...

Franklin D. Heiss Sr

Franklin D. Heiss Sr

Jun 15, 2015

Franklin D. Heiss, Sr., 85, of Thorofare, passed away on June 15, 2015. Frank was the owner of Franklin Auto Body in West Deptford since 1958. He was Past Master of Florence Lodge 87 F Past President of Masters & Wordens Assoc.; Excelsior Consistory AASR and a Charter Member of the SJ Region of AACA. Frank was predeceased by his...

Marion D. Gradwell

Marion D. Gradwell

Jun 14, 2015

Marion D. Gradwell, 91, of Cape May, passed away on June 14, 2015. Marion was born in Camden, she resided in Fairview and Mt. Ephraim before moving to Cape May. She retired from the Data Processing Dept. of Philadelphia National Bank (Wells Fargo). She loved to spend time with her family; gardening, cooking & shopping. Marion was predeceased by her...

Josephine A. Buttocolla

Josephine A. Buttocolla

Jun 12, 2015

Josephine A. Buttocolla, 73, of Cherry Hill, passed away on June 12, 2015. Josephine was born in Woodbury, she resided in Blackwood, Hi-Nella and Cherry Hill for 50 years. She was a legal secretary for Forkin & Mc Shane, Florio & Maloney and then Jeffrey Baron, Esq. of Voorhees. Josephine loved collecting antique's; sewing and crafting; cooking and baking. Josephine...

Katherine A. Barr

Katherine A. Barr

Jun 11, 2015

Katherine A. Barr (nee Clegg), 80, of Deptford, passed away on June 11, 2015. Katherine was born in Philadelphia and resided in Deptford. She is the daughter of the late William R. Clegg Sr. and Kathryn Anna Duss. She was predeceased by her brother William R. Clegg Jr. Visitation Monday 9 to 10am at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME...

Clara 'Dolly' E. Winter

Clara 'Dolly' E. Winter

Jun 8, 2015

Clara E. "Dolly" Winter (nee Hinman), 88, a life time resident of Woodbury, passed away on June 8, 2015 at the Masonic Home of New Jersey in Burlington. She was a homemaker. Clara was predeceased by her husband Raymond Jack Winter in 1995. She is survived by her 2 sons Dennis R. (Joan) Winter of Woodbury and Kenneth W. Winter...

Elaine D. Allen

Elaine D. Allen

Jun 2, 2015

Elaine D. Allen (nee West), 84, passed away on June 2, 2015. Elaine was born in National Park and has resided in Thorofare since 1970. She was a school bus driver for Gateway Regional High School; driver for Grove Florist and co-owner of Video Van of West Deptford. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star Woodbury...

Ross V. Speck

Ross V. Speck

May 23, 2015

Jean Barr was the chief social worker when Dr. Ross V. Speck was the director of the department of social psychiatry at Hahnemann Medical College from 1964 to 1970. "There weren't many that would tackle the kinds of things that he would," Barr recalled. "Who else would go into these communes," in college neighborhoods such as Powelton in West Philadelphia,...

Jane T. Kiniry

Jane T. Kiniry

Aug 9, 2015

Jane T. Kiniry (nee Mucchetti), 70, of Oak Valley, passed away on August 9, 2015. Jane was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Oak Valley for 43 years. She was a Registered Nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Church. Jane is survived by her husband of 45 years David...

Matilde 'Mati' Candelaria

Matilde 'Mati' Candelaria

Aug 5, 2015

Matilde "Mati" Candelaria, 32, of Mantua, passed away on August 5, 2015. Mati was born in Philadelphia and resided in Florida before moving to Mantua. Mati is survived by her mother Matilda Soto Cordero; children Israel Diaz, Emely Diaz, Alyna Diaz & Elis Baltodano; siblings Dorothy Tina Candelaria, Daniel Candelaria, Jose Candelaria, Ricardo Rivera, Angelique Martinez, Gabriel Candelaria & Nicholas...

Ronald R. Mc Nelia

Ronald R. Mc Nelia

Aug 4, 2015

Ronald R. McNelia , 71, of Gloucester City, born June 11th 1944 in Woodlynne, NJ to George and Lillian(Ross) McNelia. He is survived by his son Thomas (Lisa) McNelia and daughter Dana McNelia Jenkins. He passed his love of the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade to his six grandchildren; Madison, Mackenzie, Riley Anne, Stephen, Delaney and Jonathan. Brother of the late George...

Eileen M. Knight

Eileen M. Knight

Jul 28, 2015

Eileen M. Knight (nee Andreas), 71, of Westville, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Eileen is survived by 2 sons William Jr. (Addrienne) of West Deptford & Keith (Brooke) of Audubon; 3 grandchildren Brianna, Robert & Damien, as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters, many nieces...

Frank W. Helwig

Frank W. Helwig

Jul 27, 2015

Frank W. Helwig, 69, of Winslow Township, passed away on July 27, 2015. Frank was born in Woodbury. He was an owner of South Jersey Office Equipment in Westville. Frank and his best friend Herman Geseking were charter members of the Enchant Club in Cherry Hill. Frank is survived by his wife Ann C. Robinson Helwig; sons Tom (Bobbi) Helwig,...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Rose Bryant

Elizabeth 'Betty' Rose Bryant

Jul 24, 2015

Elizabeth Rose "Betty" Bryant, 80, beloved sister & aunt, of Sewell, formerly of Woodbury, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Friday July 24, 2015. Born in 1935 in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry O. Bryant and Catherine Whitney Bryant. She was also predeceased by her brother Harry R. Bryant. She is survived...

Gerald 'Toot' Yashinsky Sr

Gerald 'Toot' Yashinsky Sr

Jul 21, 2015

Gerald "Toot" Yashinsky Sr., 71, passed away on July 21, 2015. Jerry was born in Shenandoah, PA and resided in Deptford before moving to Thorofare 5 years ago. He was a maintenance man at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Margaret "Tootie" Austin and sister Patricia A. Hein. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Carpenter of...

Robert Douglas Fowler

Robert Douglas Fowler

Jul 13, 2015

Robert Douglas Fowler, 67, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, Passed away on July 13, 2015. Doug was a chef at the Barnsboro Hotel for 13 years, then was the corporate chef for International Paper in Thorofare. Doug is survived by his wife of 29 years Aprile Stine Fowler; step-son Scott Danfield; sister Barbara Mueller and brother David Fowler. Visitation Friday...

Christine O'Hara Bozarth

Christine O'Hara Bozarth

Jul 12, 2015

Christine O'Hara Bozarth, 43, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on July 12, 2015. She worked for Nine West for 10 years, and then Advanced Auto Part. She is survived by her husband Kevin Bozarth; daughter Janelle Resto and mother Cindy Gibbs O'Hara. Visitation Wednesday 6pm until the memorial service at 7pm at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME...

Michael P. O'Hara Jr

Michael P. O'Hara Jr

Jul 10, 2015

Michael P. O'Hara Jr., 38, a lifetime resident of Woodbury, passed away on July 10, 2015. Michael played baseball for Woodbury High School and was a Division III Jr. College Baseball All American at Salem County College, and then played baseball for Rutgers Camden. Michael was predeceased by his father Michael Sr. & sister Christine. He is survived by his...

Christopher G. Decker

Christopher G. Decker

Jul 6, 2015

Christopher G. Decker, 29, of Brooklyn, NY passed away on July 6, 2015. Chris was born in Mt Holly, NJ and resided in West Deptford before moving to Brooklyn one year ago. He is a graduate of Rutgers University. Chris worked for ZocDoc in New York City as a Special Product Coordinator. Chris was predeceased by his father Andrew Thomas...

Ruthanne E. Michaels

Ruthanne E. Michaels

Jun 29, 2015

Ruthanne E. Michaels (nee Dandrea), 68, entered into rest Monday, June 29, 2015. Ms. Michaels was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She was a devoted grandmother and caregiver. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Stanley (nee Basher) and husband Daniel; grandchildren Emma Stanley and Ethan Stanley; brother Nicholas Dandrea; sister Eileen Dandrea Ayres and husband James; father...

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Zanes

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Zanes

Jun 16, 2015

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Zanes (nee Bonsack), of San Antonio, TX, passed away on June 16, 2015. Betty was born in Woodbury, NJ and has resided in San Antonio since 2012. She graduated from Paulsboro High School in 1941. Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Newton Harrison Zanes Jr.; son Newton H. Zanes III; daughter Pamela G. Zanes;...

Franklin D. Heiss Sr

Franklin D. Heiss Sr

Jun 15, 2015

Franklin D. Heiss, Sr., 85, of Thorofare, passed away on June 15, 2015. Frank was the owner of Franklin Auto Body in West Deptford since 1958. He was Past Master of Florence Lodge 87 F Past President of Masters & Wordens Assoc.; Excelsior Consistory AASR and a Charter Member of the SJ Region of AACA. Frank was predeceased by his...

Marion D. Gradwell

Marion D. Gradwell

Jun 14, 2015

Marion D. Gradwell, 91, of Cape May, passed away on June 14, 2015. Marion was born in Camden, she resided in Fairview and Mt. Ephraim before moving to Cape May. She retired from the Data Processing Dept. of Philadelphia National Bank (Wells Fargo). She loved to spend time with her family; gardening, cooking & shopping. Marion was predeceased by her...

Josephine A. Buttocolla

Josephine A. Buttocolla

Jun 12, 2015

Josephine A. Buttocolla, 73, of Cherry Hill, passed away on June 12, 2015. Josephine was born in Woodbury, she resided in Blackwood, Hi-Nella and Cherry Hill for 50 years. She was a legal secretary for Forkin & Mc Shane, Florio & Maloney and then Jeffrey Baron, Esq. of Voorhees. Josephine loved collecting antique's; sewing and crafting; cooking and baking. Josephine...

Katherine A. Barr

Katherine A. Barr

Jun 11, 2015

Katherine A. Barr (nee Clegg), 80, of Deptford, passed away on June 11, 2015. Katherine was born in Philadelphia and resided in Deptford. She is the daughter of the late William R. Clegg Sr. and Kathryn Anna Duss. She was predeceased by her brother William R. Clegg Jr. Visitation Monday 9 to 10am at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME...

Clara 'Dolly' E. Winter

Clara 'Dolly' E. Winter

Jun 8, 2015

Clara E. "Dolly" Winter (nee Hinman), 88, a life time resident of Woodbury, passed away on June 8, 2015 at the Masonic Home of New Jersey in Burlington. She was a homemaker. Clara was predeceased by her husband Raymond Jack Winter in 1995. She is survived by her 2 sons Dennis R. (Joan) Winter of Woodbury and Kenneth W. Winter...

Elaine D. Allen

Elaine D. Allen

Jun 2, 2015

Elaine D. Allen (nee West), 84, passed away on June 2, 2015. Elaine was born in National Park and has resided in Thorofare since 1970. She was a school bus driver for Gateway Regional High School; driver for Grove Florist and co-owner of Video Van of West Deptford. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star Woodbury...

Ross V. Speck

Ross V. Speck

May 23, 2015

Jean Barr was the chief social worker when Dr. Ross V. Speck was the director of the department of social psychiatry at Hahnemann Medical College from 1964 to 1970. "There weren't many that would tackle the kinds of things that he would," Barr recalled. "Who else would go into these communes," in college neighborhoods such as Powelton in West Philadelphia,...

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