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Virden, Ralph J. On January 31, 2007. Age 84. Of Sewell. Formerly of Gloucester City and Paulsboro. Surrounded and cared for by his devoted family. Loving brother of Doris Homer of Gloucester City, Milton Virden of Paulsboro, Thomas Virden (wife Veronica) of Gloucester City and the late Grover “Skeets” Virden, Jr., Catherine Glover, William Virden, Robert Virden, Francis Virden and Helen Cheeseman. Ralph is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a longtime resident of Paulsboro and Gloucester City. Ralph always enjoyed the company of his friends and family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 10 am from the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. There will... Read more →

KELSEY, MARY C. (nee Egan), on January 29, 2007, of Audubon. Age 68. Wife of the late Henry Kelsey, Jr. Beloved mother of Henry Kelsey III and Maureen Hook and her husband Charles. Devoted grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Helen Dobrowolski. Loving companion of 17 years to Albert "Mike" Nuhn. Mrs. Kelsey was a member of Bellmawr VFW Post 7410 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, going to the casinos, visiting the Jersey Shore and spending time with family. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 7 to 9pm Friday eve and 9 to 10am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 10am Saturday at the funeral home. Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. Expressions of sympathy may be... Read more →

JONES, ELAINE C. (nee McCullough) on Jan. 28, 2007. Aged 85 years. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was a resident of West Deptford for over 60 years. Elaine devoted her life to her husband and family. Elaine enjoyed reading, oil and watercolor painting, camping and spending time with her family. She is the beloved wife of the late William H., devoted mother of William, Kenneth & Gary Jones and Eileen Kandle, loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of five. Visitation 1 PM andMemorial Service 2 PM, Saturday in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. John of God Community 1145 Delsea Dr., Westville Grove, NJ 08093. Tributes and memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com. McGuinness Funeral Home Read more →

FULLER, REBELL Of Westville, NJ, on January 25, 2007. Services: Thursday, 11am at Ferry Ave. U.M. Church, Camden. Carl Miller Funeral Home, 856-365-2966. Read more →

FILKINS, PAULINE G. Of Blackwood, NJ, formerly of Audubon, NJ on January 28, 2007 at Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ. Age 92. Pauline assisted her husband in his medical practice, homemaker, raised and showed purebred Silver Persian cats for many years and was the former President of the Cherry Hill Cat Club and Member of Collingswood Garden Club. Surviving Family: wife of the late Dr. Cedric E. Filkins. Lived for the last 24 years with niece Carol Minton & husband Andy, great niece Krista Pauline Ludvigsen and great nephews Eric Ludvigsen. Sister of John Bergh and his children Gary Bergh and Donna Davis. Sister of the late Charles G. Bergh & wife Eleanor Bergh. Sister in law of the late Mary Bergh. Aunt of Charles R. Bergh and wife Donna and the late Edward Bergh and his wife Mary Lou. Great aunt of Daniel Bergh, Denise Aldana, Leslie Voiro and... Read more →

BREWER, JACQUELINE 'JACKIE' (nee Murphy). On January 29, 2007 of Audubon, NJ, age 72 years. Beloved wife of Frederick W. Brewer, Jr; devoted mother of Frederick W. Brewer, III, Thomas J. Brewer (Patricia), Edward F. Brewer, Sr. (Mary), Jane Helmes (Russell), Bettyann Epley-Cloak (Frank); loving grandmother of Lynn, Jacqueline, Dorothy, Russell, Abigail, Nicole, Susan, Bud, Brian, Fred, Melissa, Amanda, Edward, Katelyn; great grandmother of Chet, Danny, Hanna, Jack, Eliza; dear friend Lorraine "Lorri" E. Brewer; sister of Charlotte Norman, Francis Murphy, Martha Jane Murphy, Audrey Murphy. Jackie was a member of the Audubon Democrat Club, Audubon Little League and a former Girl Scout Leader.She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday morning from9-11AM at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W.Atlantic Ave., Audubon. Funeral service will follow at 11AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions in Jackie's memory may be... Read more →

Writer says cost to operate fire department is high Just to enlighten people on approximately what it cost to have a full time paid company since that person thinks its only a couple dollars a month. Contact the City Administrator and find out what the true budget of the Fire Department is compared to what the Municipal budget is. The Fire Department budget would be close to if not more than $3 million a year, roughly $2 million spent on salaries. If you divide that with the number of homes in town (check with the tax people they have that number) is about 5,000 - which comes to roughly $600 a year of your property taxes going towards the Fire Department if they only spend $3 million; which is about 30% of your municipal budget. (Maybe the GCN should do a article about it to clarify figures and compare it... Read more →

Dooley's Bar Comes Tumbling Down; Cost to the taxpayer $34,400 The empty tavern/restaurant, owned by Gerald F. Dooley Inc., at the corner of Broadway and Cumberland Street , City, has been demolished. Hired to do the work was Franchi Demolition & Excavating, Inc. from Camden, the low bidder, at a cost of $34,400. The city purchased the building in October for $425,000. The intricate details of the purchase was never released to the public. Supposedly it is to be the future home of Reel Fish Seafood, now located in Bellmawr. Newly elected Mayor William James was asked today if he knows anything about the transaction? He said as of yet he hasn't looked at the arrangements made by former Mayor Kilcourse. And added there have been so many issues that this (Dooley transaction) wasn't at the top of the list. In fairness to Mayor James, Councilmen Brophy and Marchese they... Read more →

Photos by Bruce Darrow......see album in the left hand column Read more →

Jack on Jack: A Look at Coaching Legend Jack Pyrah BY JACK HEATH Near the shadow of the Walt Whitman Bridge in Gloucester City, NJ resides one of the best track coaches in the country. Jack Pyrah, now 87 years old, spent 26 years as Villanova assistant track coach under legendary Villanova coach Jumbo Elliott and 26 years as Villanova’s head cross-country coach. Elliott, considered by many to be the best American distance coach of all time, coached at Villanova for 47 years before passing away in March of 1981. Pictured- THE VICTORIOUS VILLANOVA 4 X ONE MILE RELAY TEAM WEARING BLACK RIBBONS AT THE 1981 PENN RELAYS. FROM LEFT: KEN LUCKS, MARCUS O’SULLIVAN (CURRENT VILLANOVA COACH), JACK PYRAH, JOHN HUNTER, AND SYDNEY MAREE. Jack joined Villanova as Jumbo Elliott’s assistant track coach and head cross-country coach in the fall of 1966 after meeting Elliott in spring of 1965 on... Read more →

The Gift of Coaching BY JACK HEATH We’re following in your footsteps. Cause that’s where your footsteps go. --Ian Hunter “Following in Your Footsteps” No book came closer to describing what it's like to coach a small high school cross-country team while not teaching in the school than Marc Bloom's God on the Starting Line. Still, as I finished his thoroughly enjoyable book I could no€™t help but think there was something missing. It occurred to me exactly what it was as I stopped to pick up a stray safety pin on the grass at a cross-country meet a few days later. Only a long-term cross-country coach would stop to pick up a stray safety pin on the grass. They know they'€™ll need the pin for race numbers eventually, while other coaches and runners probably never even notice the pins. Marc only coached for a couple of years. He overcame... Read more →

If what Mr. Gorman says is true then all receipts for the materials for the park and the reports from the testing should be on file with the city. It hasn't been that long ago that it was built. If the city doesn't have this information then the chairman of the committee to build the playground should have these records. These should be on hand at the meeting to help give intelligent answer to important questions asked at the meeting. Or do we have to have several meetings and a lawyer involved to get simple answers from documents that should be on hand. If they can't be found in time for the meeting, maybe it shouldbe rescheduled now instead wasting everyones time with answers like, "Idon't know" and "I'll have to get back to you on that". This seems to be the way every meeting in this town goes. What... Read more →

Blue Jersey Discussion For The Day Since property tax reform is going so well, I thought I'd bring attention to a Philadelphia Inquireruniversal health insurance will be considered next. As our discussion today indicates, that doesn't sound so promising. On the other hand, the current situation is bad, and reform in Washington is not likely in the short term. Senator Joseph Vitale has been working on the plan quietly for some time. Unfortunately, we're talking about over a billion dollars per year. Vitale says that if nothing is done: report that Governor Corzine says "We will have more uninsured, our costs will continue to spin out of control, employers will continue to drop coverage, people will get sicker, children will lose thousands of hours of school time, and the economy will suffer because adults have missed work because of preventable illness," said Vitale, chairman of the Senate Health Committee. "Hospitals... Read more →

PLUNKETT John M. Suddenly, On January 29, 2007. Age 59. Of the Turnersville section of Washington Township. Formerly of Collingswood and Haddon Township. Loving and caring devoted husband of Eileen M. (nee Morris). Devoted and cherished father of Teresa A. Scott and her husband of Ernie Jr. of Williamstown. Beloved son of Evelyn Plunkett (nee Wilfon) of Haddon Township. Dear Brother of Mary A. Plunkett of Haddon Township and Teresa M. Comstock and her husband Frank of Waldorf, Maryland. Loving Brother-In-Law of Edward F. Morris and his wife Evelyn of Oaklyn. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Collingswood and Haddon Township. He was a graduate of Haddon Township High School in 1965. John was a dedicated employee for 37 years for the Camden County Department of Public Works (CCDPW) in Lindenwold. He recently retired November 1, 2006 and was... Read more →

Judy, What a sad and distorted picture you paint of your local firefighters. For the record I am proud to say I am a career firefighter with the GCFD and the Vice President of Local 51 of the FMBA . There are several issues that you are attempting to bring light to that really need to be clarified. First yes we do only work 8 days a month. That works out to be 24 hour shifts every four days. Those three days off that we have are usually spent working 1 or more part time jobs. I don't claim that the money we make from this job is in any way bad but it won't be making any of us rich anytime soon. I myself work parttime as a Paramedic and I also teach several classes for various organizations. This leaves very little time for my wife and three children.... Read more →

RUGGIERI, ELIZABETH V. (Nee Dolente), age 99, on January 26, 2007, of Audubon, NJ, formerly of South Phila., PA Devoted wife of the late Angelo. Dearest mother of Robert (Maryann), Dorothy, Joseph (Anna), and the late Gerald; beloved sister of Rose Dolente; loving grandmother of Michael (Pam) Ruggieri, Maureen (Alfred) Lexow, Thomas Ruggieri, Elizabeth (Richard) Gore, Robert Ruggieri, Sarah Ruggieri, Gerald Ruggieri, Stephen (Lauren) Ruggieri, and Daniel Ruggier; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Mass Tuesday, from 9 to 10:30 AM, St. Rose of Lima Church, 4th Ave.& Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights, NJ. Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 AM. Ent. Holy Cross Cem., Yeadon, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 150 9th Ave., PO Box 250, Runnemede NJ 08078, or Interfaith Caregivers, PO Box 186, Haddonfield NJ 08033 or St.... Read more →

ROEHRIG, HERMAN L. On January 27, 2007, of Bellmawr, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Dolores E. (nee Woodruff). Devoted father of Ray Roehrig (Karen) and Dolores Anne Lubiejewski (Ray). Loving brother of Anne Maas and Matilda Bugglin. Dear grandfather of Lauren and Lisa. Mr. Roehrig was a WWII Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and a retired Carpenter from Local #359. There will be a viewing Thursday morning from 9:45am to 10:45am at Annunciation BVM Church, 601 West Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass Thursday 11am. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers the family requests Mass Cards or donations made to the charity of the donor's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to Condolences@ GardnerFuneralHome.com Read more →

PUSZCZYKOWSKI, AGNES B. On Jan. 26, 2007, Agnes B. (nee Trout), age 75, passed away at her home in Audubon. A graduate of St. Rose of Lima Grammar School and Camden Catholic High School, Agnes marched with the Audubon Bon-Bons sponsored by the Murray Trout American Legion Post. She founded and ran the Rifliers all-girl drill team and volunteered with the Fairview Little League running the concessions. She is the beloved wife of the late, Leon C. Sr. She is the devoted mother of Kenneth (Rosalind), Linda and the late Leon C. Jr. She is the loving grandmother of Andrea, Joseph and Melinda. She is the dear sister of the late, James Trout, Marie Pente and the late, Russell Trout. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 PM and again Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM at The HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse... Read more →

Mount Ephraim Commissioners Make Personnel Appointments for 2007 By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent The Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners last week approved several contracts and personnel appointments for the coming year. George Coleman, who has served the Borough in the past, will continue as sewer operator, while Gary Koehler will remain water supply system operator. Joseph Ciano, Jr. was re-appointed to the post of Public Works Manager. The contract for gasoline and diesel fuel for Borough vehicles was awarded to Pedroni Fuel Company. The contract for auto parts went to NAPA Auto Parts. Commissioner Suzanne Gaglianone reported that the Borough “came into the 21st century” recently with the installation of a new computer system. Gaglianone said the new software would make record keeping and auditing in the Borough offices easier and more efficient. Police Chief Edward Dobleman announced that the police department would be taking over the DARE program in... Read more →

Gloucester City Planning Board Has A New Look By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent A new broom does indeed sweep clean. There were many new faces at last week’s Gloucester City Planning Board as members were sworn in to begin the new year. Returning board members were: Michael Smollock, Mayor’s Designee, term expiring December 2007; Edward Gorman, term expiring December 2007; and Ralph Randolph, term expiring December 2010. The following individuals were new appointees to the board: Nicholas Marchese, Jr., term expiring December 2007; Daniel Spencer, term expiring December 2010; alternate Ryan Murphy, term expiring December 2007; alternate Jack Brandt, term expiring December 2008; and alternate Frank Wunsch, term expiring December 2008. Board members unanimously elected John Bisconti to continue acting as Chairman, while two nominations were made for the post of vice chairman. The names of Jess Torres and newcomer Spencer were tossed up for consideration, however Torres declined the... Read more →

Brooklawn Council Honors Ray Staley For Community Service By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent Brooklawn Council last week approved a proclamation honoring former Councilman Ray Staley for his years of dedicated service to the community. After serving on Council for six years, Staley decided not to seek re-election last year. He attended his last official meeting in December. Mayor John Soubasis presented Staley with a plaque memorializing the proclamation. Staley thanked the governing body for their recognition, adding that he will probably still be on hand to help out. Council also approved a proclamation honoring former Camden County Freeholder Tom Gurick, who also stepped down from his position at the end of his term last year. Gurick was unavailable to receive his plaque. In other business, a bingo and raffle license was approved for the American Legion. Scott Smith of Kei Associates reported on several ongoing Borough projects, while Councilwoman Theresa... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High Basketball Contest In girls basketball the Rams won in overtime. The final, Rams- 52 Lions-51. As for the boys contest, Gloucester Catholic had three players score in double figures to top Gloucester, 47-31. Shumeek Scott led the way with 13, while Nick Schoppy added 12 and Ryan Cass chipped in with 11. The Rams outscored Gloucester, 30-14, in the second half. Liam James paced the Lions with 13. Photos by Bruce Darrow (see photo album in the left column) Read more →

One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he had on no scuba gear whatsoever. The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but minutes later, the same guy joined him. This confused the diver, so he took out a waterproof chalkboard set, and wrote, "How the heck are you able to stay under this deep without equipment?" The guy took the board and chalk, erased what the diver had written, and wrote, "I'm drowning, you moron!" Read more →

Wanted: Dead Or Alive An office exec was interviewing a blonde for an assistant position, and wanted to find out a little about her personality. "If you could have a conversation with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?" "I'd have to say the living one." Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY-The dilapidated Three Corner Park at the intersection of Burlington and Middlesex Streets, has recently been brightened up with brand new equipment. The old playground equipment at the former $100,000 park built in the 1980's wasn't maintained. Broken down swings, park benches unfit for anyone to sit on, and the rusted sliding boards were unsafe for the kids to use. The park was surrounded by weeds and debris. The run down condition of park was featured on ClearysNotebook in August and September 2006. It is nice to see the City paid attention to our remarks and fixed the problem. Now it is up to the people in the neighborhood to make sure that vandals don't destroy it. Read more →

Catholic needs OT to slip past hungry Lions Sunday, January 28, 2007 By Robert Edwards [email protected] GLOUCESTER CITY-The Gloucester Catholic High School girls basketball team earned its first win over crosstown rival Gloucester in three years on Saturday, defeating the Lady Lions, 52-51, in an overtime thriller. A five-point Gloucester lead was erased in the fourth quarter, as the Rams forced overtime. Gloucester was unable to register a field goal until 1:35 remained in regulation, finally ending a 10-1 Gloucester Catholic run.read more Read more →

CHEESEMAN, ELIZABETH M. On January 26, 2007. (nee Fox) Age 93. A long time resident of Brooklawn. Loving wife of the late Robert H. Cheeseman. Devoted and caring mother of Patricia Purnell and her husband Harry. Beloved grandmother of Kristen L. Alfano and her husband Donald and Matthew Purnell. Cherished great-grandmother of Steven Alfano. She was also predeceased in death by her daughter Lois Ann Cheeseman whom she lovingly nursed and cared for during a long illness. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Her funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Pastor Daniel Amey of Brooklawn United Methodist Church. Cremation is private at the request of the family. There will be no evening viewing. Memorial Donations may be... Read more →

A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Bear's game. As he sits down, a man comes down and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No," he says, "the seat is empty." "This is incredible," said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Bears game, the biggest sporting event in the world, and not use it?" He says, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come With my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Bears game we haven't been to together since we got married in 1967." "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. That's terrible. But couldn't you find someone else - - a friend or relative, or even a neighbor to take the seat?" The man shakes his head. "No, they're all at her funeral." (submitted by Ed... Read more →

12 Camden City Residents Displaced by Fire Camden City - Jan 27, 2007 Firefighters from Camden Fire Department was dispatched to 17 North 22nd Street this morning at approximate 0415 hours for a reported dwelling fire. Battalion 2 arrived to find a 3 story row of 3 dwellings with heavy fire showing from the first floor and 2nd floor with reports of victims trapped. Fire companies went into operation with multiple handlines and crews performed primary searches for the reported occupants. It was reported that all occupants were all accounted for and a total of 12 residents at this time are displaced. Battalion 2 placed all hands working and requested a 2nd alarm due to the fire spread to both exposures. Firefighters were now using master streams and ladder pipes. The Chief reported possible collapse with the interior of the dwelling and requested the 3rd alarm along with the Emergency... Read more →

Gloucester City Business Association Honors Deceased Member The Gloucester City Business Association presented Kay Ferry, the widow of James E. Ferry Sr., an award recently in honor of her late husband who was chosen as Business Person of the Year by the members of the association. Making the presentation is Dave Stallwood, president of the Business Association. Photo by Ken Mac Jim Ferry (photo on right) was an active member of the Gloucester City Business Association serving as a Board of Director and Sergeant-At-Arms. Jim was formerly a longtime member of the Gloucester City Chamber of Commerce. He was also active in the Gloucester City Democrat Club, member of the Sportsmen A.C. in Gloucester City and a former member of the Gloucester City Jaycees. He was a retired member for 45 years of Teamsters Local 676 in Collingswood serving as vice-president. Mr. Ferry was a member of the Deptford Elks... Read more →

When East Meets West With Foreign Friendly Japanese Food! Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. A Current campaign for foreigners to visit Japan, with a slogan of, “eat Japanese friendly food in hopes, “to promote foreign tourist traffic to Japan." I would like to do my part in the campaign by suggesting changes to the country to make it more attractive to foreigners. More foreigners would come to Japan if, for example, the food were a little more international-friendly. After the Americans invented the California roll-a sushi roll made more palatable to their taste by adding avocado. Every country changes international food to some extent to fit their people's tastes. The U.S.has done the same with Tex-Mex (Texas influenced Mexican food), and in Japan, you're likely to find raw fish among your Italian food. This is called "fusion" food, where seemingly incompatible foods are fused together, creating an explosion that... Read more →

Boulden Rider’s Coca-Cola Community All-American LAWRENCEVILLE—Ashley Boulden of Brooklawn, (pictured with student) a senior on the Rider University field hockey and softball teams, is Rider’s nominee for the Coca-Cola Community All-American award. An Elementary Education/Special Education major, Boulden has been an active member of the Rider Council for Exceptional Children, a volunteer organization that plans activities for local students with disabilities, and works with the ARC Mercer Adult Program. She is also a member of the National Council for Exceptional Children, representing Rider at the State Conference, and has also participated in Rider’s Toys for Tots program, the Thanksgiving Basket program for the Needy and the Easter Basket program for the Needy. The 2003 South Jersey Athlete of the Year at Gloucester High School, Boulden was a four-year starter on the Rider field hockey team, helping the Broncs win two Northeast Conference regular season titles and one NEC Championship Tournament.... Read more →

The shirt on his back Thursday, January 25, 2007 By Scott Chappelear [email protected] The staff working home basketball games at Gloucester Catholic High School is easily visible, marked by their matching T-shirts with "Sidoti's Staff" on the breast. The depiction of athletic director Tony Sidoti in a Rams basketball uniform on the back doesn't hurt either.read more Read more →

GEIBEL Eleanor B. On January 26, 2007. (nee Goldschmidt) Age 68. Of Gloucester City. Loving daughter of the late Bernard J. “Reds” and Eleanor Elizabeth (nee Cuneo) Goldschmidt. Beloved mother of Carl P. (George) of Tarpon Springs, Florida, John P. (Kara) of Gloucester City, Lisa of Gloucester City, Mariellen of Haddon Township and Matthew M. of Edison. Devoted grandmother of Dana, Tyler, Kassidy, Jordan, Julian and Dayne. Dear Sister of Thomas (Mary) of Cherry Hill, James (Rosaire) of Gloucester City, Patricia (Joseph) of Little Egg Harbor Twp and Theresa (Ken) of Deptford. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Saint Mary’s Grammar School in Gloucester City. She was a 1956 graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. Eleanor was a teacher aide for the Gloucester City Public Schools: Mary Ethel Costello School and Cold Springs School. She was a parishioner... Read more →

MARANO Robert M., III On January 24, 2007, of Haddon Twp., formerly of Audubon Park and N. Wildwood. Age 21. Beloved son of Maureen Preston (Michael) and Robert Marano, Jr. Devoted boyfriend of Dena LoCastro. Loving brother of Nicole Stasulli, Brandi Stasulli, Cortney Marano and Ryan Marano. Dear grandson of Robert and Joyce Marano, Michael and Maureen Stasulli and Miller and Lynn Preston. Great grandson of Dorothy Wallace. Uncle of Nicholas and Mariyah Williams. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert enjoyed sports, fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar and spending time at the beach. He was a quarterback for the Haddon Twp. High School football team. He also represented the school's baseball and track & field teams. Robert played basketball for Haddon Twp. Junior High, soccer for Audubon, baseball for Mt. Ephraim Little League and Midget football for both the Oaklyn Cougars and Haddon Twp.... Read more →

GOEBEL, MILDRED E. On January 24, 2007 of Bellmawr. Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Robert Goebel. Loving mother of Doris and her husband Robert Knowles, Dorothea and her husband Edward Filachek and the late Robert Goebel. Proud grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 19, and great-great grandmother of 3. Mildred was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished the company of her family and friends. She enjoyed going to the Seniors Center of Barrington and spending time with her cat, Tammy. She was an active member of Barrington Methodist Church for over 50 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Monday morning 9 to 11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected] . Read more →

Patti wanted a dog. I didn't ; so we compromised and decided to get a dog!............................................. She wanted a little dog, I wanted a big dog!........................ She wanted a female, I wanted a male!................................ She wanted a white dog, I wanted a black dog!.................... She wanted to name it CoCo, I wanted to name it Sea Biscuit! So much for compromise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say hello to CoCo........................Ken Mac Read more →

PURVIS, JOAN E. On January 23, 2007. (nee Collins). Of Mickleton, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ.Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Purvis. Surrounded and loved by her devoted family. Loving mother of Ellen and Mike Barrett, Eunice Creamer and the late Gerald and Joan and Jack Kilpatrick. Dear grandmother of Matthew and Sam Creamer, Kathryn and Peach Barrett and Elizabeth Kilpatrick. Dear Sister of Bess Patterson and Paul and Janet Collins. Loving Sister-In-Law of Jane Collins, Lorraine Purvis, Lois Simpson and Marjorie Simpson. Devoted sister of the late Jack Collins, Bernard Collins and Helen Mick. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and her special friends Jim and Marge Carter. Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA, and was a graduate of Woodbury High School. She was a longtime resident of Gloucester City. Joan was a longtime devoted parishioner of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Gloucester, where she served... Read more →

MURPHY, JAMES M. On Jan. 23, 2007, of Woodbury, formerly of Brooklawn. Age 76. Beloved husband of the late Marie Ethel (nee Knedison). Devoted father of Denise and her husband David Bello and Jamie Fania. Loving grandfather of Sean and Cory Winkles, Emily Fania and Robert Murphy Brocato. Dear brother of Katherine Skill, Mary Romania and her husband Sam, Tom Murphy, Sr. and his wife Ruth, Ronnie White, Pat White and Joan Murphy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72 and the VFW Post #3620 in Gloucester City. Mr. Murphy was retired from the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard, and was a proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. He served for the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Saturday morning from... Read more →

DOBBINS, MARIE J. On January 21, 2007 (nee Ezzi) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 41. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael E. and loving mother of Erica Dobbins. She is also survived by her dear mother Marie, father Joseph and his wife Terrilee Sanders and brothers Joseph, Eric, Michael, Kevin, Robert and Patric. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday morning from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, NJ. Marie's funeral service and interment will follow at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle NJ Veteran Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ at 2:30PM. There is no evening viewing. Read more →

DIBARTOLOMEO, MARIE (nee Woshnak). On January 22, 2007, of Bellmawr, NJ. Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Dominic J. DiBartolomeo. Dear mother of Diane (Michael) Daly of Medford, NJ and Paul DiBartolomeo of Bellmawr, NJ. Loving grandmother of Angel (Jason) Romeo, and Alex Nuzzi and the light of her life her great granddaughter Lela Romeo, all of Medford, NJ. Beloved sister of Lorraine Weaver and the late Veronica Powell. Dear sister-in law of Arthur and Dottie DiBartolomeo, Marian DiBartolomeo, Rita and Louis Gribaudo. Also surviving are her many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends of the family will meet for her viewings on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 AM in the BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM in Mary, Mother Of The Church, Curtis... Read more →

1 hurt in Mt. Ephraim crash Courier Post One motorist was injured and two cars had to be towed away after a collision on Black Horse Pike on Tuesday night in Mount Ephraim, police said today. The crash occurred about 8:51 p.m., police said, when a man was driving a Jeep in the right lane and a woman driving a Hyundai drove in front of him. The man struck the passenger side of the Hyundai, authorities said. One injury was reported following the accident. The victim's condition was not immediately available. Read more →

New Jersey NEWS Round-Up Wednesday, January 24 Rep. Donald Payne was named subcommittee chair for Africa and Global Health. The latest Quinnipiac University poll on property taxes finds that 67% think meaningful property tax reductions this year are unlikely. They oppose selling (or leasing) the Turnpike 53-34 and are split 46-46 on public worker benefit cuts. The governor is down to 42% approval, which is better than the state legislature at 27%, but it seems to me that the numbers actually have not changed much for the last year. More interesting numbers in the post below. In the same poll, voters support civil unions 54-41. The poll also finds a majority against eliminating the death penalty, but also a majority preferring life without parole for murderers. Senator Frank Lautenberg turned 83 yesterday. Imagine having to spend your birthday listening to George W. Bush! Reps. Steve Rothman and Rush Holt posted... Read more →

Re: Bill's Cheers and Jeers Column Airing the monthly Council Meetings should only be the first step in this process. The Caucus and the Worksession meetings (public portion) should also be taped, as well as the Planning Board and Historic Meetings. If we are going to be informed than why not fully? Most of the real work is decided in Worksession and Caucus Meetings. During the Worksession meetings, the department heads are present as well as the engineer. Council also gives an overview of the Committee happenings. Both are public meetings and the public has a few minutes in the opening of the meeting to ask questions or address the council. It does have a time limit on it. The GCN attended a few of these meetings and then stopped. As far as Dooley's goes, I think the whole thing of buying it and the price to be paid/paid was... Read more →

On January 20, 2007, Christopher L. Roberts of Audubon, age 38 years. Survived by his parents Raymond and Stella Patricia (nee Keen) Roberts of Audubon, brother Raymond Roberts Jr. of Pennsauken, Mark Roberts of Woodlyn, sister Nicole Roberts of Gloucester City, grandmother Sophie Karge of Florida. Chris was a Cook at the Olive Garden in Cherry Hill. Funeral Services and cremation were held privately under the direction of the ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME 51 Park Blvd. Clementon, NJ 08021 Related articles Alan David Hollins, of Audubon, Past Master of Atheistan Lodge and Member of Harrowgate String Band Walter R. Cheesman, of Audubon Park, Supt. at NJ American Water, Avid Hunter/Fisherman Anthony "Tony" Jervas, age 41, of Audubon Park Obituary: Bernard J. Farley, of Gloucester City, WWII Air Force Veteran, Audubon HS Alumni, Retired Campbell Soup Employee Taresa A. Wachter of Audubon Park, Devoted Parishioner of Holy Maternity Church Joseph... Read more →

Editor's Note: Dianne Nolan is one of the inductees in this year's South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame. The affair will be held Feb. 12, 2007. A graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Dianne is the daughter of Andy and Bert Nolan, formerly of Gloucester City who now reside in Connecticut. She has coached the Fairfield University Girls Basketball team for 28 years. Last year she won her 500th game. Following the win the university's newspaper The Mirror, interviewed her. For Nolan, a long basketball journey led to history Joe Serzan Reprinted From The Mirror February 2006 Not even Bruce Springsteen could have come up with a story this special. Fairfield women's basketball Head Coach Dianne Nolan accomplished something Sunday that was 27 years in the making: she became just the 28th coach in NCAA history to win her 500th game. "It was very special. It was especially great to... Read more →

SULLIVAN Daniel J. Jr. On January 22, 2007. Age 81. Of North Port, Florida. Formerly of Clayton. Loving husband of 60 years to Peggy A. (nee Shields). Devoted father of Margaret A. Sorbello of Sewell and Daniel J. Sullivan, III of Clayton. Beloved grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 4. Daniel proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Cremation and Memorial Mass are private at the request of the family. Family requests that memorial donations be made in Daniel’s memory to San Pedro’s R.C. Church Building Fund: 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida, 34287 or to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of the McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City NJ Read more →

VOLPE, DOMENIC On January 19, 2007 of Ocean City, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 93. Beloved husband of the late Jennie (nee DiGiacomo). Devoted father of Della Sargent (the late Frank), John and his wife Helena Volpe and Lucille and her husband Edward Riding. Dear grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 12. After November 11, 2006 Domenic started his new life in Ocean City with his son. He was and avid bingo player and loved to go to the casinos. He also enjoyed dancing. His favorite pastime was spending time with his great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Tuesday morning 9:45 to 10:45am in the Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Funeral Mass 11am Tuesday. Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Domenic's memory to the Annunciation BVM Church, 601... Read more →

LAWRENCE, BAYARD J. 'LARRY' On January 20, 2007 of Audubon, NJ age 86yrs. Father of the late Wayne Lawrence. Survived by his beloved wife Mary E. (nee Scharpf); cousin Gail McFadden and her daughter Heather (Tom) Cunningham of Cinnaminson; brother-in-law William Scharpf and his wife Eileen of Marlton; also several nieces and nephews: William, Karen, Mary Jo, Patricia, Pamela and John. Larry retired from the Phila. Naval Ship Yard after 38yrs as a welder. A veteran of WWII, he served in the US Navy. Larry was an usher at Holy Maternity Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was an active member and President of the Audubon Young at Heart. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday morning from 9-10:45AM at Holy Maternity Church, 431 W. Nicholson Rd., Audubon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Memorial... Read more →

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST AND THEN SOME Commentary By Hank F. Miller Jr. (Hank is a former resident of Gloucester City who now lives in Japan where he operates an English language school.) Me talk eigo (English) some day ,I hope. Back in the good old days,say up until 15 or 20 years ago, English conversation was mainly studied here at THE MILLER ENGLISH SCHOOL,by college students, international travelers, researchers and employees about to be transfered overseas. These days,however,the keenest English language learners are middle aged salerymen (white collar worker). This may come as a suprise to many, as salerymen have long been assumed to be among the most nationalistic and insular type of Japanese around,not to mention the most linguistically challenged. But for these salerymen,learning to speak English is no hobby: It's a matter of survival in the workplace, according to Shukan Asahi. For one,it's a workplace that,as Japan's... Read more →