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Leonard Daniel Towers
Dec 14, 2009
Leonard Daniel Towers, 72, of Gloucester Twp., on Dec. 14th. Leonard was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Deptford for 48 years. He was an electrician ; a former member of the Woodbury Jaycees and served in the US Navy at Guantanamo Bay from 1954 to 1958. Leonard was predeceased by his wife Florence E. Hudson in 2002....
Elizabeth W. Anders
Nov 26, 2009
Elizabeth W. Anders, nee McKellar, age 85, of Mickleton, NJ, wife of late David V. Anders, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2009. A resident of Friends Village, Woodstown, she formally lived in Mickleton. A Scottish citizen, she was born in Glasgow, and attended St. Catherine's and St. Leonard's schools in St. Andrews, Scotland prior to graduation from the University...
Edgar 'Clay' Barcus
Nov 24, 2009
Edgar "Clay" Barcus IV, 50, of Sewell, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on Nov. 24th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Clay enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, & sports and spending time with his family. Clay is survived by his parents Helen & Edgar Barcus III; paternal grandmother Nell Barcus of Sewell; aunt Claudia Fleagane of Woolwich Twp.; and cousins...
Helen Mary Costello
Nov 22, 2009
Helen Mary Costello, 74, of West Deptford, on Nov. 22nd at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Helen was predeceased by her husband Edward; sister Geraldine Weatherby & brother David Applegate. She was the Devoted Mother of Edward of Brigantine, Georgeanna Costello of West Deptford, Bo of Hamilton Twp. & Frank of Moorestown; Loving Sister of Susan Muenzenburger; Beloved Grandmom & Mom...
Alfred P. West
Nov 19, 2009
Alfred P. West, 87, of West Deptford, on Nov. 19th at the SJH Regional Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. Alfred was a resident of the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, NJ. He served in the Air Force during WWII and was a Life Member of the National Park VFW. Alfred is survived by his niece Elaine Allen and other relatives...
Lawrence Bosco
Nov 17, 2009
Lawrence Bosco, 76, of Verga, on Nov. 17th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Lawrence worked as a payroll accountant for Penn Mutual Ins. Co. of Philadelphia, PA. Lawrence is survived by 2 brothers Granville Sharrard of Wilmington, NC & Ernest Bosco of Woodbury; sister Viola Jean Miller of Deptford & several nieces & nephews. Visitation Mon. 9am until the service at...
Marvel Henson
Nov 14, 2009
Marvel Henson, 92, of Somerdale, on Nov. 14th at Innova Health & Rehab at Deptford. He worked as a Quality Engineer for General Signal Co. In North Wales, PA, retiring 30 years ago. Marvel served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater Fighting 69th Division. He was a member of the VFW Post 713 Westmont & Post 7334...
Dorothy G. Gardiner
Nov 11, 2009
Davis & Wagner Funeral Home Dorothy K. Gardiner, 95, of Pitman Manor, formally of Woodbury, on Nov. 11th. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Elaine G. Taylor; son Richard C. Gardiner; sister Natalie Ferrara; 2 grandchildren David G. Andrew B. Taylor. A Memorial Service will be held 3pm Friday at the Kimble Memorial United Methodist Church 19 S. Broad St....
George E. Walper
Nov 5, 2009
George E. Walper, 90, died at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. He formerly lived in Woodbury, NJ and retired to Vero Beach in 1985. He was born in Fountain Hill and was a 1937 graduate of Fountain Hill High School. He was a pharmacist and an Army veteran of WWII. He had worked for SmithKlineBeckman in Philadelphia,...
John J. Sipple
Oct 28, 2009
John J. Sipple, 94, of Bellmawr Park, on Oct. 28th. John was born in Irvington and has resided in Bellmawr Park since 1934. He was a retired liquor salesman for Galsworthy Inc. of Camden. John was a former councilman of Bellmawr Park in the 1940's. He was ex-chief of the Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Co., where he was a member...
Richard L. Skinner
Oct 27, 2009
Richard L. Skinner, 83, of Woodbury, on Oct. 27th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Born in Westville, he has resided in Woodbury for the past 62 years. Richard was a 1943 graduate of Woodbury High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1946. He worked for Philco-Ford and CertainTeed as an engineer and manager until retiring in 1989....
Margaret M. Stone
Oct 19, 2009
Margaret M. Stone (nee Murray), 85, of Haddon Twp., on Oct. 19th. Margaret was born in Camden, she resided in Collingswood before moving to Haddon Twp. 5 years ago. She was a member of the West Jersey Auxiliary. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Lawrence and her son Thomas. She is survived by 2 sons Jeffrey (Carole) Stone & Kevin...
Pearl M. Marshall
Oct 19, 2009
Pearl M. Marshall (nee Skill), 92, formally of Westmont, on Oct. 19th at her home in S. Venice, FL. She was born in National Park and was a resident of Oaklyn, NJ from 1934 to 1958 before moving to Westmont. She was in the Hotel/Motel business in Wildwood from 1945 to 1983. She was a member of the Haddonfield United...
James T. Norton
Oct 13, 2009
James T. Norton Sr., 79, of Barnsboro, on Oct. 13th at home. Jim was born in Westville and resided in Brooklawn before moving to Barnsboro in 1965. He was the former co-owner of Ray-Bets Liquor Store in Brooklawn. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion. Jim was Past President of...
Robert E. Watson
Oct 12, 2009
Robert Everett Watson Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, November 12, 1939 Survived by his dear wife of 49 years Sonja Watson, daughters; Robin and David Macken, April and John Smitheman, and son James and Maria Watson Born in a large family he was the youngest of 13 born to John and Julia. He was a member of the "notorious" Puddle...
Elizabeth Mary Chern
Oct 9, 2009
Elizabeth M. Chern, 34, of West Deptford, on Oct. 9, 2009. Lizzy was born in Tallahassee, FL and has resided in West Deptford for 21 years. Lizzy was predeceased by her son Joshua in 2002; she is survived by her mother Betty Chern; brother Michael Chern Jr. and her sister Suzee Chern. Visitation Thurs. 6 to 8pm at the DAVIS...
Richard D. Rosenberg
Oct 8, 2009
Richard D. Rosenberg, 81, of Woodbury, on Oct. 8th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury for over 50 years. Richard was the owner of Scottwood Autos in Gloucester, NJ. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Masons. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years Cissy...
Michael A. Karafyllakis
Oct 2, 2009
Michael A. Karafyllakis, 62, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday October 2, 2009. Born August 13, 1947 to Antonis & Niki Karafyllakis in Kalymnos Greece, he moved to the United States in the 1960's. He moved to West Deptford in 1971, where he has resided for the past 38 years. Upon graduating...
Ann Stanton Grant
Oct 1, 2009
Ann Stanton Grant. April 3rd, 1929 - October 1st, 2009. Born San Marino, California to Filmore and Dorothy Stanton. Raised in Clifton, Arizona, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona and member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Survived by her five children; Leslie Gates, Dianne Jennings, Lynn (Terry) Dennen, Robin (Kent) Coykendall and Robert Grant. Her six grandchildren...
Gary Bradly
Sep 30, 2009
Gary Bradly, 64, of Thorofare, on Sept. 30th at home. Gary was born in Philadelphia and resided in South West Philadelphia before moving to Thorofare 15 years ago. He was a SEPTA Driver for 28 years, retiring in 2005 and served in the Army during Viet Nam. Gary is survived by his wife Veronica, 3 sons Kenneth, Jason and Aaron;...
Leonard Daniel Towers
Dec 14, 2009
Leonard Daniel Towers, 72, of Gloucester Twp., on Dec. 14th. Leonard was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Deptford for 48 years. He was an electrician ; a former member of the Woodbury Jaycees and served in the US Navy at Guantanamo Bay from 1954 to 1958. Leonard was predeceased by his wife Florence E. Hudson in 2002....
Elizabeth W. Anders
Nov 26, 2009
Elizabeth W. Anders, nee McKellar, age 85, of Mickleton, NJ, wife of late David V. Anders, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2009. A resident of Friends Village, Woodstown, she formally lived in Mickleton. A Scottish citizen, she was born in Glasgow, and attended St. Catherine's and St. Leonard's schools in St. Andrews, Scotland prior to graduation from the University...
Edgar 'Clay' Barcus
Nov 24, 2009
Edgar "Clay" Barcus IV, 50, of Sewell, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on Nov. 24th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Clay enjoyed outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, & sports and spending time with his family. Clay is survived by his parents Helen & Edgar Barcus III; paternal grandmother Nell Barcus of Sewell; aunt Claudia Fleagane of Woolwich Twp.; and cousins...
Helen Mary Costello
Nov 22, 2009
Helen Mary Costello, 74, of West Deptford, on Nov. 22nd at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Helen was predeceased by her husband Edward; sister Geraldine Weatherby & brother David Applegate. She was the Devoted Mother of Edward of Brigantine, Georgeanna Costello of West Deptford, Bo of Hamilton Twp. & Frank of Moorestown; Loving Sister of Susan Muenzenburger; Beloved Grandmom & Mom...
Alfred P. West
Nov 19, 2009
Alfred P. West, 87, of West Deptford, on Nov. 19th at the SJH Regional Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. Alfred was a resident of the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, NJ. He served in the Air Force during WWII and was a Life Member of the National Park VFW. Alfred is survived by his niece Elaine Allen and other relatives...
Lawrence Bosco
Nov 17, 2009
Lawrence Bosco, 76, of Verga, on Nov. 17th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Lawrence worked as a payroll accountant for Penn Mutual Ins. Co. of Philadelphia, PA. Lawrence is survived by 2 brothers Granville Sharrard of Wilmington, NC & Ernest Bosco of Woodbury; sister Viola Jean Miller of Deptford & several nieces & nephews. Visitation Mon. 9am until the service at...
Marvel Henson
Nov 14, 2009
Marvel Henson, 92, of Somerdale, on Nov. 14th at Innova Health & Rehab at Deptford. He worked as a Quality Engineer for General Signal Co. In North Wales, PA, retiring 30 years ago. Marvel served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater Fighting 69th Division. He was a member of the VFW Post 713 Westmont & Post 7334...
Dorothy G. Gardiner
Nov 11, 2009
Davis & Wagner Funeral Home Dorothy K. Gardiner, 95, of Pitman Manor, formally of Woodbury, on Nov. 11th. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Elaine G. Taylor; son Richard C. Gardiner; sister Natalie Ferrara; 2 grandchildren David G. Andrew B. Taylor. A Memorial Service will be held 3pm Friday at the Kimble Memorial United Methodist Church 19 S. Broad St....
George E. Walper
Nov 5, 2009
George E. Walper, 90, died at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. He formerly lived in Woodbury, NJ and retired to Vero Beach in 1985. He was born in Fountain Hill and was a 1937 graduate of Fountain Hill High School. He was a pharmacist and an Army veteran of WWII. He had worked for SmithKlineBeckman in Philadelphia,...
John J. Sipple
Oct 28, 2009
John J. Sipple, 94, of Bellmawr Park, on Oct. 28th. John was born in Irvington and has resided in Bellmawr Park since 1934. He was a retired liquor salesman for Galsworthy Inc. of Camden. John was a former councilman of Bellmawr Park in the 1940's. He was ex-chief of the Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Co., where he was a member...
Richard L. Skinner
Oct 27, 2009
Richard L. Skinner, 83, of Woodbury, on Oct. 27th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Born in Westville, he has resided in Woodbury for the past 62 years. Richard was a 1943 graduate of Woodbury High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1946. He worked for Philco-Ford and CertainTeed as an engineer and manager until retiring in 1989....
Margaret M. Stone
Oct 19, 2009
Margaret M. Stone (nee Murray), 85, of Haddon Twp., on Oct. 19th. Margaret was born in Camden, she resided in Collingswood before moving to Haddon Twp. 5 years ago. She was a member of the West Jersey Auxiliary. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Lawrence and her son Thomas. She is survived by 2 sons Jeffrey (Carole) Stone & Kevin...
Pearl M. Marshall
Oct 19, 2009
Pearl M. Marshall (nee Skill), 92, formally of Westmont, on Oct. 19th at her home in S. Venice, FL. She was born in National Park and was a resident of Oaklyn, NJ from 1934 to 1958 before moving to Westmont. She was in the Hotel/Motel business in Wildwood from 1945 to 1983. She was a member of the Haddonfield United...
James T. Norton
Oct 13, 2009
James T. Norton Sr., 79, of Barnsboro, on Oct. 13th at home. Jim was born in Westville and resided in Brooklawn before moving to Barnsboro in 1965. He was the former co-owner of Ray-Bets Liquor Store in Brooklawn. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion. Jim was Past President of...
Robert E. Watson
Oct 12, 2009
Robert Everett Watson Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, November 12, 1939 Survived by his dear wife of 49 years Sonja Watson, daughters; Robin and David Macken, April and John Smitheman, and son James and Maria Watson Born in a large family he was the youngest of 13 born to John and Julia. He was a member of the "notorious" Puddle...
Elizabeth Mary Chern
Oct 9, 2009
Elizabeth M. Chern, 34, of West Deptford, on Oct. 9, 2009. Lizzy was born in Tallahassee, FL and has resided in West Deptford for 21 years. Lizzy was predeceased by her son Joshua in 2002; she is survived by her mother Betty Chern; brother Michael Chern Jr. and her sister Suzee Chern. Visitation Thurs. 6 to 8pm at the DAVIS...
Richard D. Rosenberg
Oct 8, 2009
Richard D. Rosenberg, 81, of Woodbury, on Oct. 8th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Camden and has resided in Woodbury for over 50 years. Richard was the owner of Scottwood Autos in Gloucester, NJ. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Masons. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years Cissy...
Michael A. Karafyllakis
Oct 2, 2009
Michael A. Karafyllakis, 62, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday October 2, 2009. Born August 13, 1947 to Antonis & Niki Karafyllakis in Kalymnos Greece, he moved to the United States in the 1960's. He moved to West Deptford in 1971, where he has resided for the past 38 years. Upon graduating...
Ann Stanton Grant
Oct 1, 2009
Ann Stanton Grant. April 3rd, 1929 - October 1st, 2009. Born San Marino, California to Filmore and Dorothy Stanton. Raised in Clifton, Arizona, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona and member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Survived by her five children; Leslie Gates, Dianne Jennings, Lynn (Terry) Dennen, Robin (Kent) Coykendall and Robert Grant. Her six grandchildren...
Gary Bradly
Sep 30, 2009
Gary Bradly, 64, of Thorofare, on Sept. 30th at home. Gary was born in Philadelphia and resided in South West Philadelphia before moving to Thorofare 15 years ago. He was a SEPTA Driver for 28 years, retiring in 2005 and served in the Army during Viet Nam. Gary is survived by his wife Veronica, 3 sons Kenneth, Jason and Aaron;...
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