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Dorothy I. Evans
Mar 31, 2009
Dorothy I. Evans (nee Biershing), 76, of Woodbury, died March 31st. Dot was born in Philadelphia and resided in N. Wildwood before moving to Woodbury in 1961. Dot was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Brooklawn United Methodist Church and the Mantua Bible Study Group. Dorothy was predeceased by her daughter Dale Elizabeth and her sister Virginia Musto....

Alfred J. Heery
Mar 26, 2009
Alfred J. Heery, 92, of Thorofare, NJ on March 26th. Al was born in Liverpool, England and came to Philadelphia, PA in 1948, and has resided in Thorofare for the past 10 years. Al worked as a steel fabricator for Cresswell Iron Works in Philadelphia, PA; he was a Professional Soccer Referee for 30 years; Head of the Eastern PA...

Mae E. Clemens
Mar 8, 2009
Mae E. Clemens, 96, of Woodbury, went home to be with the Lord on March 8. She was the wife of the late Arleigh A. Clemens. Mae was born in Camden and lived for over fifty-five years in Woodbury. Mrs. Clemens was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury where she taught the Ladies Berean Sunday School...

Harry Felty Iii
Mar 7, 2009
Harry R. Felty III, 78, of Mickleton died March 7 at home. Harry was born in Woodbury and resided in the area most of his life. Harry was a retired lithographer for E.I. DuPont in Boothwyn, PA. He was a devoted husband and father. Harry was loved very much and will be missed by his family and friends. He is...

John Pescatore
Mar 5, 2009
John S. Pescatore, 42, of Thorofare, NJ, on March 5th at home. Born in Philadelphia, John resided in Woodbury before moving to West Deptford 2 years ago. John was EMT in Voorhees, a Fire fighter at Colonial Manor Fire Co., a ER Technician at Atlanticare in Pomona, NJ and a Gloucester County EMT. John was survived by his wife Jeanine...

Jane F. Davis
Mar 1, 2009
Jane F. Davis (nee Hill) 76, of Woodbury, NJ peacefully passed on March 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Loved by all who knew her, Jane was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She lived a joyful life cherishing her family and taking care of those she loved. Survived by her loving husband of 49...

Priscilla J. Winter
Feb 24, 2009
PRISCILLA J. WINTER "PJ", 37, of Swedesboro, died Feb. 24th with her loving family at her side. PJ was born in Willingboro, she resided in Toms River and Glassboro before moving to Swedesboro. PJ was an avid Poker Player and had "Lots of Friends". PJ was predeceased by her grandparents Milford & Priscilla Winter and Harry & Jeanette Cullen. She...

Michael P. O'Hara
Feb 24, 2009
Michael P. O'Hara Sr., 57, of Woodbury, died on Feb. 24 at home. Michael was a carpenter for Hessert Construction Co. in Voorhees, NJ. Michael was very patriotic and a collector of WWII memorabilia; an avid Philadelphia Sports fan of the Flyers, Eagles & Phillies. Michael is survived by his wife Cindy (nee Gibbs); daughter Christine O'Hara of Woodbury; son...

Dorothy J. Thompson
Feb 18, 2009
Dorothy J. Thompson (nee Smalley), 82, of Woodbury, died on Feb. 18th at Manor Care of Cherry Hill. Dorothy was born in Bridgeton, she resided in Westville and Paulsboro before moving to Woodbury in 1979. She was a member of the Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed playing shuffle board at the...

Marion E. Humphreys
Feb 15, 2009
Marion E. Humphreys (nee Imfeld), 90, of Deptford, died on Feb. 15th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Marion was born in Rochester, NY and resided in Colonial Manor for over 50 years before moving to Deptford. She was a member of the Verga United Methodist Church and was a member of the Ladies Guild; a member of the Colonial Manor Fire...

John F. Cormaney
Feb 14, 2009
John F. Cormaney, 88, of Deptford, died on Feb.14th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. John was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Deptford since 1956. John was the owner of WN Leslie Paving Co. in Woodbury and formerly owned Jay Cee Sand & Stone. John was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Voorhees and Florence Lodge #87 F&AM of Woodbury....

Nora D. Ferkle
Feb 6, 2009
Nora D. Ferkle (nee Simonson), 81, of Deptford, died Feb. 6th at home. Nora was born Philadelphia. She lived most of her life in South Philadelphia before moving to Deptford 20 years ago. Survived by her son James D. Ferkle Jr. and daughter-in-law Linda of Woodbury; grandson James George Ferkle of Woodbury and grand daughter Elizabeth Alma Ferkle of Philadelphia....

John P. Doner
Feb 4, 2009
John P. Doner, 65, of Washington Township, NJ John Phillips Doner, husband of the late Faye (nee: Nelson), passed away on Wednesday, February 4th at the Samaritan Hospice unit of Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ. He is survived by son Everett Lawrence Doner of El Cerrito, CA; daughter Minda Luree Doner of Mickelton, NJ; & by brothers Michael...

Ferdinand G. Thoma Iii
Jan 24, 2009
Ferdinand G. Thoma III, 87, of Wenonah, died on Jan. 24th at home. Funeral services and interment are private and held at the convenience of his family. . .

Anthony Schiavo
Jan 22, 2009
Anthony J. Schiavo, 62, of West Deptford, on Jan. 22nd at Underwood Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Son of the late Anthony & Marie (nee Lofft) Schiavo, Anthony is survived by his wife of 40 years Christina (nee Capone); three sons Anthony of Mt. Ephraim, Daniel (Laura) of West Deptford & Christopher of National Park; three grandchildren Jagar, Alicia...

Lorraine P. Steers
Jan 5, 2009
Lorraine P. Steers (nee Kirk), 79, of Woodbury, died Jan. 5th at home. She was born in Liverpool, PA and has resided in Woodbury since August of 1950. She was a homemaker. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard G. Steers; 2 daughters Linda J. Steers of Woodbury & Patricia A. Hofknecht of Washington Twp.; 2 sons...

William Lafferty Jr
Dec 25, 2008
Davis and Wagner F.H. 856-845-0043 Contact: Mark Growney Thank you William Lafferty Jr., 90, of New Sharon, Deptford Twp., passed away on Dec. 25, 2008. Son of the late William Lafferty Sr. & Bertha Welsh Lafferty. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Victoria Land Lafferty; 5 children Dorothy L. Bryant of Manheim, PA, JoAnn Andersen of New Sharon, William...

Charles A. Cornog
Dec 18, 2008
Charles A. Cornog, of Felton, PA died on December 18th at his niece's home in Woodbury. Charles was born in Camden. Charles served his country in the US Airforce. He worked as a pressman for WR Grace in Baltimore, Maryland. Cremation private. . .

Rene I. Torres
Dec 16, 2008
Rene I. Torres, 81, of Deptford, on Dec. 16th. Rene served in the US Marine Corp. for 28 years, retiring in 1970; he then worked in sales for Cherry Hill Dodge for 8 years. Rene was an avid sports fan who loved the Phillies & Eagles. Rene is survived by his wife of 55 years Casilda Delores Diaz Torres; son...

Horace W. Jewiss Ii
Dec 14, 2008
Horace W. Jewiss II, 68, a life long resident of Verga died Dec 14 th. Harry loved his pets and lived for his family. He won his battle with cancer because now he is free, free to finish his projects, free of pain, free to live eternal life in comfort with his heavenly father. Predeceased by his brother John Neveling,...

Dorothy I. Evans
Mar 31, 2009
Dorothy I. Evans (nee Biershing), 76, of Woodbury, died March 31st. Dot was born in Philadelphia and resided in N. Wildwood before moving to Woodbury in 1961. Dot was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Brooklawn United Methodist Church and the Mantua Bible Study Group. Dorothy was predeceased by her daughter Dale Elizabeth and her sister Virginia Musto....

Alfred J. Heery
Mar 26, 2009
Alfred J. Heery, 92, of Thorofare, NJ on March 26th. Al was born in Liverpool, England and came to Philadelphia, PA in 1948, and has resided in Thorofare for the past 10 years. Al worked as a steel fabricator for Cresswell Iron Works in Philadelphia, PA; he was a Professional Soccer Referee for 30 years; Head of the Eastern PA...

Mae E. Clemens
Mar 8, 2009
Mae E. Clemens, 96, of Woodbury, went home to be with the Lord on March 8. She was the wife of the late Arleigh A. Clemens. Mae was born in Camden and lived for over fifty-five years in Woodbury. Mrs. Clemens was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbury where she taught the Ladies Berean Sunday School...

Harry Felty Iii
Mar 7, 2009
Harry R. Felty III, 78, of Mickleton died March 7 at home. Harry was born in Woodbury and resided in the area most of his life. Harry was a retired lithographer for E.I. DuPont in Boothwyn, PA. He was a devoted husband and father. Harry was loved very much and will be missed by his family and friends. He is...

John Pescatore
Mar 5, 2009
John S. Pescatore, 42, of Thorofare, NJ, on March 5th at home. Born in Philadelphia, John resided in Woodbury before moving to West Deptford 2 years ago. John was EMT in Voorhees, a Fire fighter at Colonial Manor Fire Co., a ER Technician at Atlanticare in Pomona, NJ and a Gloucester County EMT. John was survived by his wife Jeanine...

Jane F. Davis
Mar 1, 2009
Jane F. Davis (nee Hill) 76, of Woodbury, NJ peacefully passed on March 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Loved by all who knew her, Jane was the quintessential wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She lived a joyful life cherishing her family and taking care of those she loved. Survived by her loving husband of 49...

Priscilla J. Winter
Feb 24, 2009
PRISCILLA J. WINTER "PJ", 37, of Swedesboro, died Feb. 24th with her loving family at her side. PJ was born in Willingboro, she resided in Toms River and Glassboro before moving to Swedesboro. PJ was an avid Poker Player and had "Lots of Friends". PJ was predeceased by her grandparents Milford & Priscilla Winter and Harry & Jeanette Cullen. She...

Michael P. O'Hara
Feb 24, 2009
Michael P. O'Hara Sr., 57, of Woodbury, died on Feb. 24 at home. Michael was a carpenter for Hessert Construction Co. in Voorhees, NJ. Michael was very patriotic and a collector of WWII memorabilia; an avid Philadelphia Sports fan of the Flyers, Eagles & Phillies. Michael is survived by his wife Cindy (nee Gibbs); daughter Christine O'Hara of Woodbury; son...

Dorothy J. Thompson
Feb 18, 2009
Dorothy J. Thompson (nee Smalley), 82, of Woodbury, died on Feb. 18th at Manor Care of Cherry Hill. Dorothy was born in Bridgeton, she resided in Westville and Paulsboro before moving to Woodbury in 1979. She was a member of the Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed playing shuffle board at the...

Marion E. Humphreys
Feb 15, 2009
Marion E. Humphreys (nee Imfeld), 90, of Deptford, died on Feb. 15th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Marion was born in Rochester, NY and resided in Colonial Manor for over 50 years before moving to Deptford. She was a member of the Verga United Methodist Church and was a member of the Ladies Guild; a member of the Colonial Manor Fire...

John F. Cormaney
Feb 14, 2009
John F. Cormaney, 88, of Deptford, died on Feb.14th at Underwood Memorial Hospital. John was born in Philadelphia and has resided in Deptford since 1956. John was the owner of WN Leslie Paving Co. in Woodbury and formerly owned Jay Cee Sand & Stone. John was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Voorhees and Florence Lodge #87 F&AM of Woodbury....

Nora D. Ferkle
Feb 6, 2009
Nora D. Ferkle (nee Simonson), 81, of Deptford, died Feb. 6th at home. Nora was born Philadelphia. She lived most of her life in South Philadelphia before moving to Deptford 20 years ago. Survived by her son James D. Ferkle Jr. and daughter-in-law Linda of Woodbury; grandson James George Ferkle of Woodbury and grand daughter Elizabeth Alma Ferkle of Philadelphia....

John P. Doner
Feb 4, 2009
John P. Doner, 65, of Washington Township, NJ John Phillips Doner, husband of the late Faye (nee: Nelson), passed away on Wednesday, February 4th at the Samaritan Hospice unit of Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ. He is survived by son Everett Lawrence Doner of El Cerrito, CA; daughter Minda Luree Doner of Mickelton, NJ; & by brothers Michael...

Ferdinand G. Thoma Iii
Jan 24, 2009
Ferdinand G. Thoma III, 87, of Wenonah, died on Jan. 24th at home. Funeral services and interment are private and held at the convenience of his family. . .

Anthony Schiavo
Jan 22, 2009
Anthony J. Schiavo, 62, of West Deptford, on Jan. 22nd at Underwood Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Son of the late Anthony & Marie (nee Lofft) Schiavo, Anthony is survived by his wife of 40 years Christina (nee Capone); three sons Anthony of Mt. Ephraim, Daniel (Laura) of West Deptford & Christopher of National Park; three grandchildren Jagar, Alicia...

Lorraine P. Steers
Jan 5, 2009
Lorraine P. Steers (nee Kirk), 79, of Woodbury, died Jan. 5th at home. She was born in Liverpool, PA and has resided in Woodbury since August of 1950. She was a homemaker. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard G. Steers; 2 daughters Linda J. Steers of Woodbury & Patricia A. Hofknecht of Washington Twp.; 2 sons...

William Lafferty Jr
Dec 25, 2008
Davis and Wagner F.H. 856-845-0043 Contact: Mark Growney Thank you William Lafferty Jr., 90, of New Sharon, Deptford Twp., passed away on Dec. 25, 2008. Son of the late William Lafferty Sr. & Bertha Welsh Lafferty. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Victoria Land Lafferty; 5 children Dorothy L. Bryant of Manheim, PA, JoAnn Andersen of New Sharon, William...

Charles A. Cornog
Dec 18, 2008
Charles A. Cornog, of Felton, PA died on December 18th at his niece's home in Woodbury. Charles was born in Camden. Charles served his country in the US Airforce. He worked as a pressman for WR Grace in Baltimore, Maryland. Cremation private. . .

Rene I. Torres
Dec 16, 2008
Rene I. Torres, 81, of Deptford, on Dec. 16th. Rene served in the US Marine Corp. for 28 years, retiring in 1970; he then worked in sales for Cherry Hill Dodge for 8 years. Rene was an avid sports fan who loved the Phillies & Eagles. Rene is survived by his wife of 55 years Casilda Delores Diaz Torres; son...

Horace W. Jewiss Ii
Dec 14, 2008
Horace W. Jewiss II, 68, a life long resident of Verga died Dec 14 th. Harry loved his pets and lived for his family. He won his battle with cancer because now he is free, free to finish his projects, free of pain, free to live eternal life in comfort with his heavenly father. Predeceased by his brother John Neveling,...
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