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Judith Reinhardt Diehlman, Gloucester City Community Activist

On September 29, 2007. (nee Wilgus) Age 66. Of Gloucester City. Devoted and Caring Mother of Tammy Sharp of Blackwood, Robyn Scott of Montclair, Virginia, Lisa Cook of Gloucester City and Susan Hurley of Westville. Beloved Daughter of Martin Connelly of Gloucester City and the late Kathryn Connelly. Dear Sister of Shirley Fox of Gloucester City, Wayne Connelly of Brooklawn and the late Jerome Wilgus. Caring grandmother of Jason Sharp, Adam Scott, William Sharp, Melissa McGinness, Megan Scott, Jesse Sharp, Joshua McGinness, Carolyn Scott, Khristian Cook, Amanda Dravecz, Ciara Hurley and Brandon Hurley. Beloved great-grandmother of Cheyenne McGinness, Kaley Scott, Thomas McGinness, Joshua McGinness, Jr. and Jesse Sharp. Survived by many nieces and nieces.

Judith was born in Philadelphia, PA and has been a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. She was a graduate of Gloucester City High School in 1958 and was very involved as a Band Parent for the High School. Judith was very civically minded and loved being involved in her community. She was one of the founding members of the Gloucester City Community Choir and an active member of the Gloucester City Celebrations Committee. Judith worked for over twenty years as a board worker for Camden County during each Election and was proud of this service. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church on Monmouth Street in Gloucester City where she was part of the Choir Council, Sunday School Teacher for over 30 years and Chairman of the Christian Education Committee. She worked as a clerk for the K-Mart in Pennsauken.

Relatives, friends and members of her organizations are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday Evening from 7 to 9 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. On Wednesday morning, the viewing will be from 10 to 11 am in the First Baptist Church of Gloucester City: Monmouth and Sussex Streets, Gloucester City. Baptist Service 11 am in the church officiated by Pastor John Hill. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City. Family requests memorial donations in Judith's memory to First Baptist Church: Sunday School Program: P.O. Box 47, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Judith Diehlman.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through: (McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME)

Gloucester County Locals in the Military

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PVT. PAUL J. GARNER has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

He is the son of Helen Garner of Thorofare.

CMDR. JAMES R. RAIMONDO, USN, recently assumed command of Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School, Atlantic. Cmdr. Raimondo relieved Cmdr. Herbert R. Race during an airborne ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. Cmdr. Race's next assignment is with OPNAV (N6) in Washington, D.C. The new executive officer is Cmdr. Charles Armin, USN.

RAIMONDO

Command was transferred in a ceremony held at and over Naval Station Mayport when the orders were read. A lead change was conducted signifying to all in attendance that Cmdr. Raimondo assumed the lead of the Weapons School.

Cmdr. Raimondo is a native of Woodbury. He was commissioned in December 1989 via the Hampton Roads NROTC program and graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., with a bachelor of art degree in English. In 2001, he was awarded a master of science in administration (information
resource management) from Central Michigan University.

Cmdr. Raimondo was designated an Unrestricted Naval Aviator and Helicopter Pilot in October 1991 and reported for FRS training at HSL-30. He reported to HSL-34 in October 1992. During his tour with the "Greencheckers" he flew the SH-2F Sea Sprite and completed deployments in USS NICHOLSON (DD 982), USS DEYO (DD 989), USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) and USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15).

In November 1993, after the disestablishment of HSL-34, Cmdr. Raimondo reported to the SH-60B FRS, HSL-40, in Mayport, Fla. After completing Seahawk training, he deployed with the HSL-42 "Proud Warriors" in USS HUE CITY (CG 66), USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), and USS SPRUANCE (DD 963).

In August 1996, Cmdr. Raimondo transferred to the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, White House Liaison Office, Washington, D.C., as a member of SECNAV's immediate staff. Cmdr. Raimondo departed the Pentagon in July 1999 and reported as Flag Lieutenant for RADM William Schmidt, President, Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), in Norfolk, Va.

Cmdr. Raimondo reported to the Swamp Foxes of HSL-44 in November 2001. He was assigned as Officer-in-Charge, Detachment TEN embarked in USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), and deployed to the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, and Western Atlantic for Counter-Narco Terrorist/UNITAS missions in 2002. He subsequently served as HSL-44 Training Officer and Maintenance Officer.

Cmdr. Raimondo was HSL-44's Officer of the Year for 2003 and was awarded the 2003 COMHSLWINGLANT Admiral Paulsen Award for Inspirational Leadership.

In May 2004, Cmdr. Raimondo returned to the Pentagon and served on the CNO's staff as Flag Aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Most recently, he served as the Helicopter Strike Maritime Weapons School, Atlantic's Executive Officer from June 2006 through August 2007.

Cmdr. Raimondo is married to the former Sherri Elizabeth Brown, and they have three children. He will report to OPNAV (N6) in Washington, D.C.

NAVY SEAMAN CHRISTOPHER M. PASTIN, son of Arleen K. and John R. Pastin of Glassboro, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Pastin completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Pastin is a 2000 graduate of Broadneck High School of Annapolis, Md.

Rider University 4, La Salle University 1

Men’s College Soccer

LAWRENCEVILLE--In the final non-conference game of the season, the Broncs look ready for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference portion of the schedule, having now won five of their last six games. “Yea, I think we’re ready for MAAC play,” said Rider head coach Russ Fager after the Broncs defeated La Salle Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore Nico Tramontana (Vineland/Sacred Heart) scored two goals, giving him a team-high four goals on the season. “Nico is quite a character,” Fager said. “He is one of the most comical guys we’ve had on the team in years. He has a flamboyant personality and is very gifted technically on the field. He has raised his level dramatically since last year.”

Tramontana received a corner kick from senior Lee Tomasso (Westfield) and scored just 3:27 into the game for a 1-0 lead. “I fanned on one shot earlier, and I did that a few times this year, so I really had to concentrate real hard on that shot,” Tramontana said.

Tramontana scored again with 16 minutes left in the second half to build a 4-0 lead. “I was just trying to get it on goal and maybe someone would deflect it in,” Tramontana said, “but I got under it more than I thought. I took a peak at the net and just flicked it toward the far post. The goalie just barley nipped it and luckily it went in.”

Tomasso had two assists for the Broncs. His cross hit sophomore Kevin Juska (Wall) in the chest, went off a defender and caromed to junior Anthony Gilbert (Jamison, Pa./Central Bucks South), who scored to give Rider a 2-0 lead in the 11^th minute of play.

Rider freshman Tom Antonucci (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) came in off the bench and scored his second goal in the last three games on an assist from freshman Andrew Cotes (Selden, N.Y./Newfield) just 41 seconds into the second half.

“Andrew Cotes has to be one of the biggest surprises we’ve had in a long time,” Fager said. “He has tremendous speed, he sees the game well. When I saw him in club ball last year I thought he’d be a nice player for us eventually but I didn’t think he was going to come into it this way and as fast. (Freshman Jim) Bradley (of Sewell/Washington Township) has been playing very solid for us up front. He scored some goals for us early on this year. Antonucci is a good, strong player. He’s playing up front now because that’s where we need him and (freshman Tom) Dunn (of Westampton/Rancocas Valley) missed last year with an injury and is now playing well. When you are playing four or five first-year players and getting these kinds of results, it just means there is more pressure on the upperclassmen to come out and perform.”

Rider junior goalkeeper Randall Zapolski (Lawrence) made eight saves, including six in the first half. Zapolski served as a back-up for two years behind All-MAAC goalkeeper Dan Riverso, who is now an assistant coach. “It’s a lot different for me this year,” Zapolski said. “You get a little shocked at first, used to sitting on the bench. It makes practice better, more excited. It makes life a little better, knowing you are going to play on game day. Dan (Riverso) is still keeping me on my toes.”

“Randy is in his third year and getting the chance to play and he has five wins already,” Fager said. “He’s been doing a good job for us. He’s learning game by game, he’s maturing nicely.”

La Salle (2-4-1) out-shot Rider 17-11 and ruined the shutout with a goal by Kevin Lydic with less than 14 minutes left to play. Rider defeated La Salle 2-1 in Philadelphia last season, and the Broncs are now 8-10-1 against the Explorers since the series began in 1966.

Rider began the season 0-3, but now heads into conference play with a winning record. “The difference between the first three games and the last six is now everyone is getting used to each other, getting used to the formation, and everyone is finding their own role,” Zapolski said. “We’re just starting to realize what is important and what is needed to win the game. We’re starting to mesh well.”

“I don’t think we’ve played a bad game all year,” Fager said. “We’re getting people into better spots now. We’re probably working a little harder. We’re a little bit closer knit as a team. Everybody is pulling for each other. Everyone realizes that somewhere along the way they are going to get their chance at glory.”

On Saturday Nico was in his glory. “We’re trying to change last year’s attitude and the first few games this year we hadn’t really done that,” Tramontana said. “But we’re obviously doing that now. The hustle, especially on defense, is the difference. Everyone is working for each other, listening to each other, and it is paying off big time.”

Rider travels to Marist Friday for the first of nine consecutive MAAC games. “I can not wait until the MAAC games start,” Tramontana said.

“That is what we’ve been working on all year,” Zapolski said. “This is all for getting ready for the MAAC season. We haven’t done anything in the MAAC yet this year.”

That all changes Friday.

September 29th 2007, Breakfast Club

The Gloucester City Breakfast Club met on Saturday, September 29 at the Dining Car Depot, Monmouth Street and railroad.

Winner of 50-50, Walt Hall, $72. September treasury report $216. Vote for moving:  Yes 13 N0 15 (the no's have it). Vote for charity donation: Yes 11, No 12 (the no's win). Five people didn't vote. Total members present, 28.

Photo: sitting, from left, Bob Sliwa, Ed Simila, Earl Kaighn, Bill Gross, Joe Miller, Pete Coppola, Frank "Reds" Grandizio, Jim Coppola, and Stu Reckard.

Standing from left, Ed Hubbs, Walt Hall, George Cleary, Butch Shaffer, Bob Bevan, Frank DiFelice, Bill "Wibby" Yeager, Jack "Oats" McDade, Mike Gurcik Sr., Ron Villanova, Ron Raube, Ron Middleton, Chal Tourtual, Joe Boulden, and Jack Persichetti.

Missing from photo: Ken MacAdams, Joe DiGiacomo, Harry Blymer, and Bill Cleary. Don't forget, Ray Ford's Old-timers Meeting, October 19th, doors open 7 PM, Gloucester Hts. Fire Hall, Nicholson Road.
Below: from left, Butch Shaffer, Joe Miller, Pete Coppola

 


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Jay Leno Show: the Tale that took the Prize, submitted by Jes

Jay Leno went into the audience to find the most embarrassing first date that a woman ever had. The winner described her worst first date experience. There was absolutely
no question as to why her tale took the prize!

She said it was midwinter...Snowing and quite cold...and the guy had taken her skiing in the mountains outside Salt Lake City, Utah ...It was a day trip (no overnight). They were
strangers, after all, and truly had never met before.

The outing was fun but relatively uneventful until they were headed home late that afternoon. They were driving back down the mountain, when she gradually began to
realize that she should not have had that extra latte. They were about an hour away from anywhere with a rest room and in the middle of nowhere!

Her companion suggested she try to hold it, which she did for a while. Unfortunately, because of the heavy snow and slow going, there came a point where she told him that
he had better stop and let her go beside the road, or it would be the front seat of his car. They stopped and she quickly crawled out beside the car, yanked her pants down and started.

In the deep snow she didn't have good footing, so she let her butt rest against the rear fender to steady her. Her date stood on the side of the car watching for traffic and indeed was a real gentleman and refrained from peeking. All she could think about was the relief she felt despite the rather embarrassing nature of the situation.

Upon finishing however, she soon became aware of another sensation. As she bent to pull up her pants, the young lady discovered her buttocks were firmly glued against
the car's fender. Thoughts of tongues frozen to poles immediately came to mind as she attempted to disengage her flesh from the icy metal. It was quickly apparent that she had a brand
new problem due to the extreme cold.

Horrified by her plight and yet aware of the humor of the moment, she answered her date's concerns about "what is taking so long" with a reply that indeed, she was "freezing her butt off" and in need of some assistance!

He came around the car as she tried to cover herself with her sweater and then, as she looked imploringly into his eyes, he burst out laughing. She too, got the giggles and when they finally managed to compose themselves, they assessed her dilemma.

Obviously, as hysterical as the situation was, they also were faced with a real problem. Both agreed it would take something hot to free her chilly cheeks from the grip of the icy metal! Upon thinking about what had gotten her into the predicament in the first place, both quickly realized that there was only one way to get her free. So, as she looked the other
way, her first-time date proceeded to unzip his pants and pee her butt off the fender. As the laughter, she took the Tonight Show prize hands down. Or perhaps that should be "pants down." And you thought your first date was embarrassing.

Oh and how did the first date turn out? He became her husband and was sitting next to her on the Leno show.

Father Chuck Leaving Sacred Heart Church for St. Francis de Sales

Bishop Galante announces the following priest personnel assignment change:

Father Charles J. Colozzi from Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart, Mt. Ephraim, to Weekend Parochial Vicar, St. Francis de Sales, Barrington, and chaplain, Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, with continuation as chaplain at Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester, effective Sept. 28.

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Edward Fithian Sr., of Florida, formerly of Gloucester City

FITHIAN, EDWARD A., SR.

66, Of Palm Bay, Florida, died Monday, September 24, 2007. A long time employee of Bill Cosgrove Pest Control Of Palm Bay. He resided in Florida for the past twenty years .
Formerly of Gloucester City, Mr. Fithian is survived by his wife of forty three years Mary F. Fithian, a Son Edward A. Fithian, Jr. of Palm Bay, Florida two daughters Marie D. (Paul) Plummer of Woodlynn, New Jersey, Janene L. Fithian of Palm Bay, Florida, a daughter in law Deeanna Browning of Melbourne, Florida, a brother David A. Fithian of Gloucester City, a sister Anna W. Smith of Lady Lake, Florida, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Memorial Service will be conducted Thursday, September  27,  2007 at 2:00 pm  at
FOUNTAINHEAD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Palm Bay, Florida.

Publication date: 9/26/07

KATHY LOVELL Still, of Camden; employee by Camden Public School District

Of Camden, NJ, on September 26, 2007, at the Silver Care Nursing Home in Cherry Hill, NJ after a courageous battle with an illness. Age 53.
Beloved daughter of the late Gardner D. Still, Sr. and the late Doris I. Still (nee Armstrong). She was also predeceased by one brother and friend Gardner D. Still, Jr.
Kathy was employed by the Camden City Public Schools prior to her illness, first as an Instructional Assistant at Charles Sumner School, and then as a Special Education Teacher at McGraw Elementary School.
She leaves to cherish her memories four children, Sherron D. Still, Latoya K. Still, Jasmine C. Still and Chanel B. Still; three sisters, Donna M. (Nelson), McMahon, Jane W. Still and Crete (Bonnie) Still. Four brothers, Michael D. (Pamela) Still, Nathaniel B. Still, Kenneth E. (Joyce) Still and Steven D. (Elizabeth) Still. One special great-niece Kiara Kabir-Still. Four Aunts. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Monday, October 1, 2007, 9-11 a.m. at the Harris Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 926 Florence Street, Camden, NJ. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment: Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.

Richard Brown, of Bellmawr age 73

BROWN, RICHARD J.

On September 27, 2007, age 73, of Bellmawr, formerly of Pennsauken NJ. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Scharr) and dear father of Terri (Louis) Evans of Magnolia, Karen (Joseph) Williamson of Wenonah and Vicki (Thomas) Stegemerten of Deptford. Loving grandfather of Louis, Amanda, Zachary, Eric, Samantha and Erin and great-grandfather of Ethan. Dear brother of Burd Brown, the late Frank, Thomas, Robert, Bobby, Norman, Butch, Ruth, Mabel, and Mildred. Also survived by a very special extended family and dear friends.
Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend his Visitation Saturday 9-11AM at the FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY & SONS, 2426 Cove Road. Pennsauken NJ 08109. Funeral Service 11AM. Entombment Arlington Mausoleum.
Donations in his memory to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill NJ 08034 preferred.
Information,  condolences and directions @www.inglesbyfuneral
home.com

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST: I Am A Thousand Winds!

Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

  I am the diamond glitz on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

  I am the gentle autumn's rain.
 
When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.

  I am the soft stars that shin at night.

 Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

 
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 Warm Regards From Kitakyushu City, Japan,

 Hank F. Miller Jr.

Marist College 3, Rider University 0

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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Match

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.--The Broncs were swept by Marist in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match Thursday night. “Marist came out very fast and ready to play,” said head coach Emily Ahlquist. “We started slow and had to fight back.”

The Red Foxes defeated Rider (1-13, 0-5 MAAC) 30-23, 31-29, 30-27.

For the Broncs, senior Katrina Stehle (Greensburg, Pa./Hempfield) had nine kills and a .286 hitting percentage with freshman Elyse Grassmuck (Seguin, Texas/La Vernia) adding 15 assists.

“We played a strong second game but could not finish,” Ahlquist added. “We’ve been playing well in spots but have been unable to finish those games without giving up the lead. We just have to continue to battle through and get better. It is a testament to our competitiveness that we are still battling.”

Freshman Kristy Love (Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Sutherland) had five blocks, four kills and three aces with sophomore Amy Jeary (Depew, N.Y./St. Mary’s) adding nine digs.

The Poughkeepsie trip on the conference schedule will always have special meaning to Ahlquist who came to Rider from Marist, where she was the head volleyball coach and Assistant Academic Athletic Advisor from 1995 to 1998. Ahlquist led Marist to a best-ever fourth place post-season finish in the MAAC in 1998.

“Playing the Red Foxes is almost like coming home a little bit,” said the Minnesota native Ahlquist. “My in-laws are from the area and I also got to see the club coaches that I used to coach with. So the trip does have some special meaning having spent four seasons at Marist.”

Rider has lost seven straight and travels to Fairfield for a MAAC match against the Stags Friday night.

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Mother Misses Son;Offers Big Reward

 

Joanne Humerick of Gloucester City has issued the following statement to the Gloucester City News:

"My son, Robert Dornbach, has been missing now for 21 months. On November 27, 2005, he had left his home around 7 p.m. Robert asked his sister-in-law Rachael to order pizza and he would be back in 20 minutes.

  "His last phone call was to his girlfriend asking her over for dinner. The pizza arrived, Jessica (his girlfriend) came, but no Bobby.

  "My son was born September 5, 1988. Happy birthday Baby. I'll never forget your first cry when you were born, and how I had such a difficult time carrying you.

 

"I didn't lose you then. I can't bear to lose you now. I've been searching water and woods. I sought help through Psychics and mediums. It's all been a wild goose chase. No one can pinpoint where you are.

 

"I know my son has not just vanished off the face of the earth. I believe he went to meet with someone.

  "Somebody knows something about my son. I beg of you to come forward. I am offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to my son's return.

 

"I will never stop looking for him. I'll never be at peace. If you could only feel the emptiness in my heart, then you'll know how desperate I am to find him.

 

"If anyone has any information about my son Bobby, please call the Gloucester City Police at 856-456-0900."

 

Thank you, Joanne Humerick

 

Rocker/Philanthropist Bono of U-2 Fame arrives in Philadelphia

photo by Frank  Messenger

Rocker/Philanthropist Bono of U-2 Fame arrives in  Philadelphia to receive Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center.

Bono is being interviewed by NBC 10 in front of the Philadelphia Inquirer building.

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New Businesses Moving To Bellmawr

The Bellmawr Shopping Plaza at Browning and Bell Roads is getting two new tenants.

Moving into one  end of the old Super Fresh Market is Retro Fitness and at the other end will be The Stardust Ballroom, formerly located in Pennsauken. Joyce Hanley, owner of The Stardust, said in an interview with the  Courier Post, she expects to spend nearly $400,000 renovating the property.

On Wednesday, September 26, workers were installing the  sign for Retro Fitness. That business is expected to open sometime in October.

Grace Reynolds of Gloucester City; member of VFW Auxiliary

REYNOLDS, GRACE ADELE
(nee Cibotti), of Gloucester City, NJ,    died on September 22,  2007.   Age  80. 
Beloved wife of the late John T. (Jack), devoted mother of John of Sicklerville, Joyce Reynolds and Georgette (Joe) Maiale of Gwynedd Valley, PA, four grandchildren Nicholas Reynolds, Joseph Maiale, Matthew Maiale and Gianne Grace Maiale, a sister Mary Capozzoli.
Grace retired from SEPTA in 1992 with 42 years of service and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Bellmawr, NJ. Her kind heart and selfless nature will be missed by many.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, 11:00 AM at the Holy Maternity RC Church, 431 Nicholson Rd., Audubon, NJ, where friends may call after 10:00. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. Arrangements by the ELLIS-STIEFEL FUNERAL HOME, Westville, NJ.

Marlene Pollander of Gloucester City

POLLANDER, MARLENE A.
On September 26, 2007. (nee Huber) Age 67. Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 35 years to the late David F. Pollander, Sr. Beloved mother of David F. Pollander, Jr. of Gloucester City and Ron C. Pollander (Fran) of Gloucester City. Dear Sister of Charles F. Huber (Gloria) of Morrisville, PA and the late Lillian (surviving husband Dick) Carroll. Cherished grandmother of Leah Christine Pollander, Francesca Pollander and Julianna Pollander.
Marlene was a 1959 graduate of Merchantville High School. She was a resident of Gloucester City since 1963. Marlene worked as an assembly worker for Gilbert Surgical Company in Bellmawr for 20 years and retired in 2002.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am at Saint Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no evening viewing.
Family requests memorial donations in Marlene's memory to Saint Mary's Tuition Fund: c/o Saint Mary's R.C. Church at the above address.
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.comunder online obituaries of Marlene A. Pollander.
Funeral  Arrangements and Inquires may be made through:

George M Giacinto Contento, of Bellmawr

CONTENTO, GIACINTO 'GEORGE' M.
On September 25, 2007 of Bellmawr, NJ, age 64 years. Beloved son of Rosaria of Bellmawr, NJ and the late Ludovico. Loving brother of Connie Siciliano and her husband Joseph of Bellmawr, NJ and the late Antonio and his wife Dina of Bellmawr, NJ, and the late Salvatore. Uncle to Salvatore Siciliano and his wife Nancy of Haddonfield, NJ, Pamela Matzinger and her husband Bruce of Devon PA. Rosanna Contento of Conshohock en, PA. Lou Contentoof Medford, NJ, Erica Siciliano of New York City, Annamaria Contento of Conshohock-en, PA.
He was the co-owner with Jim Phillips of La Barberia of Cherry Hill, NJ for 40 yrs. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to his customers for their support and friendship through the years.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation Friday Eve after7 PM at the HINSKI-TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME, 81 Haddon Ave. Haddonfield, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM (please meet directly at church) at Mary Mother of the Church, 20 Braisington Ave., Bellmawr, NJ. Ento mbment, New St. Mary's Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Lung Association of NJ, 1600 Rt. 22, East Union, NJ 07083 or to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill NJ. 08034.

Rutgers-Camden ready to induct second Athletic Hall of Fame class

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CAMDEN – The two all-time scoring leaders in the history of Rutgers University-Camden's basketball programs, the first brother-sister combination and one of the school's all-time great baseball players will be enshrined as the 2007 inductees of the Rutgers-Camden Athletic Hall of Fame at the induction dinner on campus Saturday, Oct. 6.

    The second class of the Hall of Fame features baseball star John "Rocky" Gianvito, basketball all-time leading scorers Terry Cole and Bill Bramble and the sibling duo of basketball stars Cetshwayo and Kamilah Byrd. The 2007 class will be the second group to be inducted into Rutgers-Camden's Athletic Hall of Fame. The inaugural class was honored in 2005 and the school did not have an induction ceremony in 2006.

    The first Hall of Fame class featured three-sport star Tara Harris (basketball, softball, tennis), baseball and basketball player Gar Miller, former Rutgers-Camden Dean of Students, Associate Provost and golf coach Barry Millett, basketball stars Ray Pace and Karla Robinson, former Athletic Director and basketball coach Wilbur "Pony" Wilson and the 1977 men's soccer team which played in the NAIA national tournament and finished sixth in the country.

    The Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies will begin with a 6:30 p.m. reception at the Rutgers-Camden gymnasium, followed by a 7:30 p.m. dinner and induction ceremony in the Campus Center. Tickets to the event, at $25 apiece, can be purchased by calling the Rutgers-Camden Athletic Department at 856-225-6197.

 

2007 RUTGERS-CAMDEN ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

 

    BRAMBLE, BILL (1964-68 basketball) – The all-time leading scorer in Rutgers-Camden men's basketball history with 2,110 points and a 24.3 average, Bill Bramble also holds school records for field goals (839), field goal attempts (2,012), free throws (432) and free throw attempts (580). His 602 points and 136 free throws during the 1967-68 season both rank second on the school's single-season lists, while his 81.0 free throw percentage that season ranks third. He also set the single-season mark with a 28.7 scoring average that year, helping him earn honors as the 1968 Basketball Club of South Jersey Player of the Year.

    In addition to the highest single-season scoring average of 28.7, Bramble's 26.2 average during the 1966-67 season is third among the all-time records and helped Rutgers capture the 1967 Delaware Valley Conference championship. The team also won a DVC title during his freshman season in 1964-65.

    Among his other single-season accomplishments, Bramble has the top three seasons for field goal attempts (549 in 1967-68, 512 in 1966-67 and 490 in 1965-66), the fifth-, sixth- and seventh-highest totals of field goals (233 in 1967-68, 223 in 1966-67 and 204 in 1965-66) and the second- and third-highest number of free throws (136 in 1967-68 and 130 in 1966-67).

    Bramble scored 30 or more points 16 times in his four-year career. On two occasions he scored 45 points in a game (Feb. 17, 1966 against Salisbury State and Dec. 1, 1966 against Philadelphia Bible), a record that stood until Dan Rucker scored 46 in 1978. Bramble added a 44-point game against Philadelphia Bible on Jan. 4, 1968, giving him three of the top four single-game point totals in program history. In his 45-point effort against Salisbury State, Bramble had 20 field goals, the second-highest total in program history.

    Bramble, who attended Camden Catholic High School, captured four All-Delaware Valley Conference honors and was a four-time All-Philadelphia Area Small College player at Rutgers. The team went 62-25 during his four years, the best four-year run in program history.

 

Rutgers-Camden 2007 Athletic Hall of Fame Class                        

    BYRD, CETSHWAYO (1990-1994 basketball; 1991-94 baseball) A two-sport standout at Rutgers-Camden, Cetshwayo Byrd was a four-year letterman in basketball who is a member of Rutgers-Camden's exclusive 1,000-point scoring club. His 1,300 career points rank sixth on the school's all-time list.

    Byrd also played three seasons of baseball from 1991-94 as a shortstop, first baseman and designated hitter. Despite missing his sophomore year due to injury, he was a .297 career hitter in 63 games, adding six doubles, two triples, five home runs, 35 RBIs and a .432 career slugging percentage.

    Cetshwayo, who joins his sister Kamilah as a 2007 Hall of Fame inductee, was a force on the basketball court. In addition to his 1,300 career points, he collected 590 rebounds (sixth all-time) for a 13.3 rebounding average (18th). He also added 40 career blocked shots (seventh).

    Byrd's 98 games played is the second-highest total in program history, and he is third with 545 career field goals. His single-game high of 36 points against Jersey City State (Dec. 4, 1993) produced 18 field goals, tied for the third-highest single-game mark in program history.

    A two-time basketball team co-captain, Byrd earned All-New Jersey Athletic Conference Honorable Mention as a junior. That accomplishment set the stage for a huge finish to his collegiate career.

    During his senior year in 1993-94, Byrd was honored as both the basketball team's MVP and the Samuel Strauss Award as the club's Most Dedicated Player. As the team captain, he averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds that season, when he earned All-NJAC Second Team honors. He capped the school year by hitting .333 with 27 RBIs and three home runs in 31 baseball games. Those back-to-back banner seasons helped him earn Rutgers-Camden's honor as the 1993-94 Male Athlete of the Year.

    A 1994 graduate of Rutgers-Camden with a BA in Sociology, Byrd is a Special Education teacher and a coach at Pennsauken High School. He serves as an assistant varsity football coach at Pennsauken, has been named as the Indians' new head varsity basketball coach and also is the junior varsity baseball coach.

 

    BYRD HINSON, KAMILAH (1993-97 basketball) One of the top shot-blockers and rebounders in Rutgers-Camden women's basketball history, Kamilah Byrd Hinson finished her career with 291 blocked shots (second on the all-time list, but first when she graduated), 874 rebounds (fourth) and 9.1 rebounds per game (seventh) in 96 career games (sixth).

    She also collected 624 career points during her four-year career, averaging 6.5 points per game.

    The sister of fellow 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Cetshwayo Byrd, Kamilah is tied for the program's single-game record with 11 blocks, set against Rutgers-Newark Feb. 20, 1996. She also had four 10-block games during her illustrious career.

    Among her single-season accomplishments, Byrd Hinson collected 341 rebounds (third all-time) during 1996-97 and 322 (sixth) in 1995-96. She averaged 14.0 rebounds during the 1995-96 campaign, the second-highest single-season mark in program history, and 13.1 per game in 1996-97 (seventh). She also had the second- and third-highest totals for blocks in a season (134 in 1996-97 and 119 in 1995-96). Her field goal percentage of 50.5 in 1996-97 ranks third on the all-time charts.

    During her junior year in 1995-96, Byrd Hinson was named the team Most Valuable Player, and she won the Samuel Strauss Award as the program's Most Dedicated Player the next season. Her senior year also saw her earn All-New Jersey Athletic Conference Second Team honors, get recognized as the NJAIAW Woman of the Year from Rutgers-Camden and earn one of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Women's Basketball Sports Scholars Awards for her outstanding academic and athletic achievements. She capped the 1996-97 school year at the annual athletic awards banquet by earning Rutgers-Camden Female Athlete of the Year and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors.

    Byrd Hinson graduated from Rutgers-Camden in 1997 with a BA in Spanish, then received her Masters of Education degree in School Leadership from Wilmington College (Delaware) in August, 2001. She currently teaches Spanish at Collingswood High School.

 

    COLE, TERRY (1979-83 basketball) – A four-time MVP of the women's basketball program out of Pemberton High School, Terry Cole owns Rutgers-Camden career records for points (2,240), scoring average (25.5), field goals (921) and free throws (398), is fourth in free throw percentage (65.8) and ninth in games played (88). She produced the top four games for both points and field goals in program history, including the high of 26 field goals and 53 points against Ramapo (Feb. 26, 1983). She also had 10 of the top 14 single-game scoring totals in program history and compiled an amazing 26 games with 30 or more points.

    The only female in school history to score over 2,000 points, and the school's overall all-time leading basketball scorer, Cole owns the top three single-season scoring averages (including a record 27.1 in 1980-81), the second and third-best single-season point totals (671 in 1981-82 and 614 in 1982-83), the second-best season free throw percentage (78.4 in 1982-83), the second and third-highest number of field goals in a season (283 in 1981-82 and 247 the next year) and the fourth-highest free throw total (120 in 1982-83). She shot 120-for-153 from the foul line that year, an accuracy rate of 78.4 percent (second all-time for a single season).

 

Rutgers-Camden 2007 Athletic Hall of Fame Class                        

    Cole was named the Rutgers-Camden Female Athlete of the Year twice (1981 and 1982), and was a two-time All-Regional and All-Conference performer during the 1981-82 and 1982-83 seasons. She also was the MVP of the 1981 Rutgers-Camden Holiday Tournament and was named to the NJAIAW All-Star Team during the 1981-82 season.

    As a senior, Cole nabbed numerous honors, including New Jersey Sports Writers College Division Player of the Year and the Philadelphia Sports Writers Player of the Week. She was named to the Philadelphia College Division All-Area Team and the New Jersey Sports Writers All-Star Team, and also was a member of the Kodak All-District team. She finished fourth in scoring and 12th in rebounding among all NCAA Division III players.

    Cole graduated from Rutgers-Camden in a 1985 with  BA in Sociology. Following graduation, she played for two teams (Sandwell and Sheffield) in the European Basketball League in England.

    Cole works as a Behavior Modification Therapist at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and is a Lumberton resident. 

 

    GIANVITO, JOHN "ROCKY" (1957-58 soccer, 1957-58 and 1958-59 basketball, 1958-61 baseball) – One of the greatest baseball players in program history, John "Rocky Gianvito compiled statistics that still rank among the all-time career records despite the fact that his team never played more than 17 games in a season. Over four years, Gianvito played in 58 career games, a total reached in 1½  seasons by the current schedule. A hard-hitting centerfielder who also saw time on the mound, Gianvito compiled a .337 career batting average and ranks among the all-time leaders in home runs (8, tied for fifth place), triples (6, tied for eighth) and saves (2, tied for ninth). His totals for stolen bases (22, tied for 10th) and sacrifice flies (5, tied for eighth) also rank among the career leaders despite two seasons where those categories weren't even recorded. Gianvito is tied for the program single-game record with two triples (against LaSalle University, April 14, 1958) and still holds the mark with five walks in a game against Philadelphia Textile, May 2, 1961. His single-season stats include an amazing three seasons with a slugging percentage .545 or higher, including .646 in 1959 (seventh all-time) and .609 in 1960 (12th). He had a .413 batting average in 1960 (sixth all-time) on-base percentages of .552 and .509 (third and seventh) in 1961 and 1960, respectively, and 1961 totals of 22 walks (tied for 14th), 15 stolen bases (tied for 8th) and three sacrifice flies (tied for seventh).

    Gianvito earned MVP and Co-MVP awards for Rutgers baseball, hit a pair of career grand slams (including one measured at 450 feet against St. Joseph's University in 1958), stole second, third and home consecutively against Drexel University (1960) and won a pair of games in relief in 1961. His accomplishments helped the Raptors win three consecutive Delaware Valley Conference championships from 1959-61.

    During his freshman and sophomore years, Gianvito also earned two varsity letters in both soccer (goaltender) and basketball (guard).

    A 1961 graduate of Rutgers College of South Jersey, Gianvito was an Economics major. He received his Master's of Education in Educational Administration (Business) from Glassboro State College in 1980.

    The owner of his own marketing consultant business, Gianvito Consulting Services, he is a Medford resident.

Formerly of Brooklawn, Gianvito graduated from Gloucester City High School.

 

 

Hi from Iraq!

Hi Bill and Connie,

Well this is SSG Joseph Farley of the 127th MPCO stationed out of Hanau, Germany and currently deployed to Iraq Since Nov 2, 2006. You may also remember me as your neighbor and grandson of the Bernard and Louise Farley of  Thompson Avenue, Gloucester City, New Jersey. I also am very good friends of your nephew Gary Walker, who I grew up playing ball and going to school with.

Photo: Sgt. Farley giving ice pops to a child at the Hamiya IP Station 

I'd like to say thanks for the NEWS.  I get to catch up online by reading ClearysNotebook about what is going on in Gloucester City and South Jersey.  I think it's very excellent way of keeping up with the town even though I'm a couple thousand miles apart. 

I am very lucky to have family and friends who send me the Gloucester City News every month. My Aunt Cass and POP POP Farley and Ron and Kathy Hall.  My wonderful wife Renata also sends my GCN also since I get it sent to Germany. I don't know if any of my fellow soldiers (via Gloucester City) have ever mentioned keeping you guys informed of what's going on in our respective areas here in Iraq. I'm sure you see on TV or read in the newspapers all the negative events such as deaths and injuries.

There are also a lot of positive things going on here in Iraq like Iraqi Police Training, Concerned Citizen Programs, and school supply drives which I try to help personally with thanks to all the people who have been sending me stuff to help the local Iraqi kids.

We all know we have our own problems in our own back yard but just imagine your kids or grand kids growing up in this hell hole.  Could you imagine worrying about IED's/ EFP's and VBIED's (Car Bombs) and mortar and rocket attacks, small arms fire on a daily basis throughout Iraq?

This is what the children and teenagers have to deal with each day.  Violence has been slowing down but it's always a day away here. 

PHOTO: Sgt. Farley

greets two children in Iskandaryick

I know with us working with the Iraqi Police it's helped them learn and develop but it's very hard for them in other perspectives. Could you take a job knowing it will put food in your children's mouths but also could wind up getting your whole entire family killed not just yourself. These are some of the moral dilemmas an IP must choose.  Some IP's are good and want what's best for their country and some are shady and take bribes and allow insurgents to do their business in fear of what will happen to their families if they try to fight or resist. 

Since my first deployment to Iraq from 2004-2005 the Iraqi Police have come a long way. Their better trained and more disciplined which helps us transition out of as much HANDS on training and more less supervising them on a daily schedule. So, if there's anything I can do far as giving you and whoever some feedback from down range Id be more then glad to send you some POSITIVE information and stories and of course photos of what's going on in my area of operations.

I've been meaning to write you for a while now and I apologize for such a delay.

PHOTO: Sgt. Farley and Sgt. West with children  at Al  Haswah

I wish everyone in Gloucester the best and I hope our town continues to strive to improve.  From what I see in the paper (GCN) were slowly changing things in a positive direction day by day. That's all you can hope and ask for. This town has too much PRIDE to let it fall to the way side and I know since I left in 1995 and joined the US Army Military Police Corps, Gloucester City has changed a lot. The town needs to pull together and weed out the trouble and drugs which I see the Gloucester City Police are doing a great job. Maybe I was blind to the fact when I was in school but damn I didn't see all the drug problems then which I've been reading about for years thru the GCN.

Its time Gloucester City cleans up and kicks out the dirt bags. We know we have Camden next to us and I'm not saying anything BAD but it's a nasty neighboring city. Enough said. Sorry for rambling on about Gloucester City, I'm just sad and disappointed in some of the stuff I read about that's going on.

Well I must get to bed its 0240am here and I have an afternoon mission.

So, I hope to hear from you sometime soon.

Go LIONS and GO EAGLES

SSG Joseph Farley
127th MPCO / 2nd PLT
FOB ISKAN
APO AE 09312

Photo below Joe with his Pop Pop Farley taken when he was on leave.

So Is It Woods or Water

Source South Jersey Outdoors Blog Spot

Monday, September 24, 2007

Doug Skinner, South Jersey Outdoors

Bow season in my area opened the first Saturday of September. I've been out in the woods just two times since then. The reason is that the weather has been so ideal for fishing that climbing a tree to get eaten alive by bugs has seemed less intriguing.

Have no fear, I haven't given up on the woods totally. I went scouting my favorite spots last Sunday and am pleased to report that deer activity seems to be up from last year. In my area the harvest was relatively small, especially in terms of the buck harvest. I found some heavily traveled deer trails that lead to a farm field behind my house.

The situation is almost perfect. Before the deer can chow down on the clover at the edge of the field they walk through a stretch of white oaks and the acorns have been pouring off the trees in this cooler weather. I think this is my year. I just have to get myself to put down the fishing rod and pick up the bow.

On my first excursion I saw two bucks, neither came within a comfortable range, but even if they had I wouldn't be able to take a shot legally. Part of the stipulation for this early bow season is that in order to take a buck I must harvest a doe first. Once the regular season starts in October, everything will be fair game.

I get so excited for bow season. There are few things better than sitting in the tree when the weather is cool, but not cold, and the woods are still. The anticipation of a good hunt is enough to keep me warm when things start to get even colder, but until then I will enjoy the mild evenings and my chance at packed freezer.

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Letters: MANY GREAT MEMORIES

    Regarding Bill's Point of View on August 30, Building May Be Gone, But the Memories Linger On;

    Before it was Sports Corner Bar, 4^th and Jersey Avenue, this tavern was "Funk's Café" that opened in the 1920's.

    It used to have free sandwiches on the bar, served lunches and soup was .05 cents. Do you remember?

    People from Philadelphia used to come down every Sunday to play shuffleboard (the first in the area) and enjoy a chicken platter cooked by my dad for 50 cents. They also played darts.

    I recognized a lot of the names in the article because I remember a lot of their dads coming in during the 40's. They also had one of the first televisions. I used to go over on Tuesday night to watch Milton Beryl.

    Yes, there are memories on that corner. I will be eager to see the new restaurant and wish them good luck.

An Old Gloucesterite,

May (Funk) Cunningham, Pitman

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Welcome to Gloucester City

  

One of seven new signs placed throughout Gloucester City that has been installed in recent weeks.This sign is located at Martins Lake, Johnson Blvd and Baynes Avenue.

The sponsor is Gormley's Auto Center and the organization that is caring for it is the Gloucester City Lakes Association.  As you can the work on the sign is not finished.

The signs are funded by various local businesses and maintained by local organizations. "We are very happy to say this program will not cost taxpayers a penny," said Mayor Bill James.

College Field Hockey Temple University 3, Rider University 1

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.--The Broncs had a two-game winning streak snapped at Temple, falling in a non-conference game Tuesday night. “We had chances to clear the ball on all three goals and didn’t and Temple able to capitalize on the mistakes,” said head coach Lori Hussong.

For Rider (4-4), senior goalie Jen LoCastro (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic) made eight saves as the Owls out-shot Rider 16-6 and held an 11-5 corner advantage.

Temple got on the board 11 minutes into the game on a one-timer by Dannah Brehm and scored nine minutes later off a penalty corner with Jamie Adams hitting the back of the cage.

Adams scored again 17 minutes into the second half before Rider freshman Lindsay Rajeski (New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt) scored her first collegiate goal as time expired off a penalty corner. Fellow rookie and former high school teammate Margaret Ecke (New Egypt, N.J./New Egypt) along with junior Julie Vaccarelli (Oceanport, N.J./Shore Regional) added assists on the Bronc goal.

“I was excited to hit the ball on the final play,” said Rajeski. “I’ve been playing with Margaret [Ecke] since the sixth grade and we play really well together. I have a lot of confidence in her, especially when she is feeding me the ball.”

“It was good to score,” Hussong said. “The players never gave up and even though the goal as time expired made it three to one, you may be in a one-goal game or a tie game and that final play may matter more so it was important that we were able to execute the play. Three to one is a lot better than three to nothing.”

The Owls, who defeated Rider 1-0 last season and have defeated the Broncs all six times in the series, improved to 9-3 and may crack the national top 20 rankings having received votes in the national poll this past week.

“It was awesome for the kids to see and experience this level of play,” Hussong added. “Every player on Temple’s roster is strong and that’s where we want to be as we head into the conference season. That is why we schedule them because they are a solid program.”

“Temple is a very good team with a lot of great players,” Rajeski added. “It was good to play against them because they are a great challenge and we gave them all we could to challenge back and playing teams like Temple can only make us better.”

Rider travels to Moon Township, Pa., for a Northeast Conference (NEC) matchup against Robert Morris Friday night.

“The score was a little misleading,” Hussong said. “We had some opportunities on the offensive end, when their goalie was down and we couldn’t tip it in. You get a goal or two there and it is a different ball game.”

-RU-

John Manning, of National Park, age 60; member of Union Local 454 for over 40 years

MANNING, JOHN M.
Of National Park, NJ passed away on  September 23, 2007.    Aged  60  years.
John was a great brother and was good to his family and friends. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved to spend time outdoors, especially fishing and boating. He also loved to read and watch TV. He will beremembered for his wonderful cooking, especially his spaghetti dinners and his great barbeques.
Born in Philadelphia, John was a resident of National Park for the past 5 years and a longtime resident of West Deptford prior to that. He was a carpenter and dock builder and member of the Union Local 454 in Philadelphia for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Boat Club of National Park, Masonic Lodge in Woodbury and the Moose Lodge in Mt. Holly.
Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, and his former wife, Rose Ann (nee Hardish); Father ofPatrick and Shannon; Dear brother of Barbara Hanna, Mary Mahaney, Patricia Manning and the late Kathleen Manning; Loving grandfather; Also survived by nieces, nephews, hisbeloved companions, his cats, Zeus and Angel and his dog, Jake.
Visitation on Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 PM and Thursday, 9-9:45 AM at the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 573 Egg Harbor Road, Washington Township. Mass at 11 AM Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any children's charity or animal welfare charity in John's memory. Tributes & memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com.

Virginia Duffey, age 68 of Pennsauken

On September 22, 2007 of Pennsauken, formerly of Mt. Holly, age 68
Beloved wife of Edward "John". Devoted mother of Brad Sherman, Marie Sherman McCurley and Jennifer Sherman and step mother of Rosemarie Straccialini, Wayne "Pete" Duffey, Linda McKay and the late Edward S. Duffey, Jr. Loving grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 20. Also survived by three sisters, Josephine, Mary and Ethel.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday evening from 6-7 PM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 N. Browning Rd, where a Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053. Info, condolences and guestbook at: www.carusocare.com

Betty Giglio, of Mt Ephraim, member of Sacred Heart Church

Betty Giglio, nee DiLorenzo, age 84 of Mt. Ephraim died September 22, while a resident of the Haddonfield Home, surrounded by her loving brothers and sisters. Devoted wife of the late John Giglio to whom she was married for 50 years.
Betty was born in Camden, NJ, where she resided until her marriage in 1948, and moved to Mt. Ephraim, where she lived for over 50 years. She was a member of Sacred
Heart Church, member and former officer of the Mt. Ephraim Sons of Italy Lodge #2362, the J&R Young at Heart Club, and an avid ballroom dancer with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Betty worked as a seamstress for many years and was a member of the Ladies Garment Union L.I.G.W.U. She loved entertaining in her home with her husband, traveling to many wonderful places, and enjoying many family holidays and functions with her brothers, sisters, and their families.
She is survived by her sisters, Nettie Staszak of Westmont, Eva Colalillo (Alex) of Haddonfield, brothers Angelo DiLor-enzo of Mt. Ephraim, Frank (Maryann) DiLor-enzo of Longport and Anthony (Dolores) DiLor-enzo, also of Longport, and the late Marco & Joseph DiLorenzo, Sisters-in-law Nell (Giglio) Papacik, Laura (Sam) Giglio, & Betty (Carmen) Giglio along with many nieces, nephews, also great nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
11 E. Kings Highway
Mt. Ephraim, NJ
856-931-1628
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10AM at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Highway, Mt. Ephraim, NJ., entombment, Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sacred Heart Church, 11 N. Black Hor-se Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 in Betty's memory.

Conditions of RR Tracks in Gloucester City Deplorable

  Henry Hill wrote an informative letter about the condition of the railroad tracks that go through Gloucester City.  Cutting the grass is not the only thing that CSX Transportation Inc. should be required to do by the city government.

    Recently I had a good breakfast at the Dining Car Depot.  After leaving, I paused a few moments to look at the tracks.  The condition of the railroad ties is abominable. They look like they have not been replaced since I was in high school in the 1950's.    

  These tracks are carrying tanker cars containing vinyl chloride, liquefied petroleum gas, and ammonium chloride to mention just a few of the ingredients.  Some of the cars are printed with the words "chlorine inhalation hazard". 

  In view of the fact that one of the freight trains derailed in Camden on September 2nd, shouldn't everyone in Gloucester City be seriously concerned?  After all, if one or more of the tank cars derails in the city and the chemical escapes, it could render catastrophic damage.

  So I beg the citizens of Gloucester City to start writing letters to CSX, and to make a strong effort to keep City Council vigilent.  Otherwise, one might need to go the hardware store, and buy some duct tape so you can seal yourself in the house in case of a serious derailment.

                                                Mary Ziegler, Glassboro

 

 

Philadelphia Officer Shot in Face Recovers

Source http://www.officer.com

A rookie Philadelphia police officer who chased a suspect for several blocks after being shot in the face during a traffic stop underwent several hours of reconstructive surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania yesterday, police said.

Officer Richard Decoatsworth, 21, was seriously wounded by a close-range shotgun blast after he approached a motorist who was driving a battered blue Buick suspiciously at 9:05 a.m. in West Philadelphia, Commissioner Sylvester M. Johnson said.

The shooting happened on a particularly violent day in West Philadelphia. Less than two miles away and a few hours later, a toddler was struck by stray bullets at a playground near 60th Street and Lancaster Avenue in Overbrook.

   

After he was shot on North Farson Street near Market Street, Decoatsworth, bleeding heavily from his wounds, pursued the culprit on foot while returning fire. Several blocks later, he collapsed on the 100 block of Paxon Street and radioed for assistance, Johnson said.

Squadrons of police and SWAT teams quickly responded, flooding the neighborhood - some of the officers searched on rooftops. They arrested Antonio Coulter, 20, whom neighbors had identified.

Coulter was found in a brushy alley between Paxon and 52d. Police identified him as the shooter and recovered a sawed-off shotgun hidden in the weeds about 25 feet away.

Coulter, who lives on the block where the shooting happened, was to be charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and other offenses.

Witnesses said three young men wearing high school uniforms were also in the Buick when it was stopped and that they fled after the officer was shot.

One was arrested in the neighborhood. The two others turned themselves in to police. Authorities said the teenagers would not be charged if the investigation showed they were simply passengers in Coulter's car.

Johnson said that Decoatsworth, who graduated from the Police Academy in March and who was assigned to the 16th Police District, was shot at close range with birdshot - smaller, less-deadly pellets than those contained in buckshot - and was fortunate to survive the blast.

Decoatsworth was shot on the left side of the face and suffered severe injuries to his jawbone and tongue. The injuries were not life-threatening, and his vision was not believed to have been impaired.

He was listed in critical but stable condition last night after surgery.

Authorities said Decoatsworth went after the Buick when he saw the driver backing up on Farson Street. As he approached the vehicle, the three teenagers, who police said attended University City High School, got out and began walking away.

Decoatsworth ordered them back to the car.

That's when the driver "reached into the automobile . . . got on the hood of the car, and shot the officer one time in the face with a sawed-off shotgun," Johnson said.

Decoatsworth returned fire as he chased the gunman, getting off seven shots.

Jeffery Dansette, 24, of Port Richmond, said he was just arriving in the area to work on a sewer project when he saw the three young men carrying school bags get out of the car and start walking down the street.

The driver, who was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, got out of the car and fired at the officer, he said. The young men then ran south toward Market Street while the officer chased the shooter north, out of Dansette's view.

"After that I heard four more shots," Dansette said. "I'm not sure who fired them."

An officer responding to Decoatsworth's radio call rushed him to the hospital in his patrol car.

"The officer, even after being shot, chased this male for approximately three blocks," Johnson said, calling Decoatsworth "an active officer," which means he was known for spotting suspicious activity and making arrests.

One officer who worked with Decoatsworth described the rookie as a "ball of fire" in a posting in an online police forum.

"He wanted to be in the mix," the officer wrote. "It was hard for him to stay in the car."

Until recently, Decoatsworth lived in Northern Liberties with his mother, Evelyn, a technical support specialist in the Temple University payroll office. His father, Mark J. Decoatsworth, lives in Florida but flew to Philadelphia yesterday to join the family in a vigil at the hospital.

A special room was set up for them.

Mayor Street, top commanders, and dozens of other officers rushed to the hospital after learning of the shooting.

"There was some consolation for her to see her son," Sgt. Joe Cella, a chaplain with the Fraternal Order of Police, said of Decoatsworth's mother. He said doctors were optimistic about his recovery.

Johnson commended residents for cooperating with police and helping to identify the suspect. Their actions yesterday stood in stark contrast to the "no snitching" mentality that has frequently thwarted investigators.

Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Street talked about the easy availability of guns.

"This is a classic example of the problem associated with the proliferation of weapons on our streets," he said.

"It is sad that the level of civility in this community and other communities around the county has been reduced to this point," Street said.

Homicide Inspector Joseph Mooney called Decoatsworth heroic for pursuing the shooter under remarkable conditions.

"Because of that, that's what led to the quick apprehension of this person," Mooney said.

Coulter, a former reform-school football quarterback, has had other brushes with the law.

He was arrested at 16 for possession with intent to deliver drugs and committed to the Glen Mills School, a Delaware County juvenile detention facility, according to a law enforcement official. During the 2004-05 school year at Glen Mills, Coulter was quarterback of the school football team, the Battling Bulls. His photograph appeared in a 2004 Inquirer story about suburban high school football.

As an adult, Coulter was charged with simple assault and recklessly endangering another person in November. The charges were withdrawn in April.

Police said yesterday that Coulter resisted arrest and that they used pepper spray to force him to surrender. He was treated briefly at Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia before being taken to Police Headquarters.

Contact staff writer Andrew Maykuth at 215-854-2947 or amaykuth@phillynews.com.

Inquirer staff writers Larry Eichel, Joseph A. Gambardello and Michael Matza contributed to this article.

Chuckles submitted by Maryan: My Favorite Things…..Now sing along!

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To commemorate her 69th birthday  actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall. One of the musical numbers she performed was

"My Favorite Things" from the legendary movie, "Sound Of Music".

Here are the lyrics she used:

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillac's and cataracts, and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crump ets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache,
When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.

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Vada is a 4-5-year-old black lab mix who is very active and would love a home with a large yard or a family who would take her on long walks. She is a great dog who loves toys and going for long walks.

She just likes everybody and is excited about life in general. She listens well and would make a great addition to any family.

Please stop in and meet Vada soon.

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The Breakfast Club Meeting Saturday, Sept. 29th

Meeting Saturday

 Sept.29^th at 9

Dining Car Depot

Monmouth & Railroad, Gloucester City

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Ada B. SANDERS, longtime resident of Division Street, Gloucester City

On September 23, 2007. (nee Murphy) Age 82. Longtime resident of Division Street in Gloucester City. She retired from Campbell Soup Company in 1984. Wife of the late George Sanders. Daughter of the late Harry and Georgeanna (nee Bates ) Murphy of Camden, NJ

 Also Survived by 16 Children:Barbara North ( Franklinville, NJ ), Patricia Gates ( TN. ), Frank Sanders ( Seminole, FL ), Bonita Werz ( Seminole FL ), the late Veronica DeCasanova ( FL ), Theodore Sanders ( Camden, NJ ), Baron Sanders ( SC ), George Sanders ( Hephzibah, GA ), Nancy McCullough ( Williamstown, NJ ), Peter Sanders ( Mantua, NJ ), Joan Jones ( Unknown ), Rose Sanders ( West Deptford , NJ ), Brenda Ellis ( Mullica Hill, NJ ), Robert Sanders ( Seminole, FL ), Sandy Greenan ( Palm Harbor, FL ), Richard Sanders ( Gloucester City, NJ ) and the late Veronica DeCasanova.

 Also survived by 42 Grandchildren and 100 Great Grandchildren.

From all of your surviving family, We Love you Mom ( & Grandmom )

Your Legacy will live on…

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Thursday Evening from 7 pm to 9 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

Celebration of Ada's Life 8 pm in the funeral home. Cremation private at the request of the family.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Ada B. Sanders. 

Track: Rams Cross Country off to a 3-0 Start

The Gloucester Catholic girls cross country team is off to a 3-0 start. 

Above frosh Taylor Mickle winning the race and setting a  course record at Woodstown of 24:07.

Gloucester Catholic girls took the first four places as Taylor was followed by Shannon McGowan, Rachel Busarello and Liz Glassman.

 

Why Are My Brothers Dying--NEEDLESSLY?

JIM DONAHUE
Process Problem Solving Contributor
SOURCE HTTP://www.Officer.com

Recent press releases from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. (NLEOMF) tell the horrifying story. This country is on track for 2007 to have more cops killed than at any other time in the last thirty years. Yeah--even more than after the attacks on 9/11.

More perplexing is that more of my brothers are dying in or around their patrol vehicles than those who are being shot by the bad guys. What? How can that be?

A cop funeral is the worst experience in life. I've been to too many. I went to Broward County (FL) Sheriff's Deputy Reyka's funeral just a few days ago. I'm new to Florida, but I'm not new to this Brotherhood and I know that I'm duty-bound to do whatever I can to ease the pain of those who feel this loss the most.

These deaths are not statistics. They are my brothers. They likely would have gone to Police Week, cried at the Vigil, and slapped me on the back as they bought me a beer after the service was over. They are my family. Everyone seems to be searching for the cause of these deaths. How can they happen? What can we do to stop them?

There has been a bunch of articles in law enforcement publications almost every month bemoaning the loss. Every one of them seems to end up without any clear cause. In our business, when we don't have a clue about how to "fix" a problem, we give the universal answer: more training is the solution.

Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVO) training is expensive. It's time-consuming. Rarely, can it be done locally. Cops have to travel to some distant spot to attend. The reality is that most cops get EVO training in the academy and little (if any) thereafter. Unless somehow, EVO training gets cheap, or it is mandated by a government edict, don't expect things to change anytime soon.

What's causing the problem?

There are all kinds of theories. We need safer roads. We need better vehicles. We need more training. We need...you fill in the blank; the list goes on.

Roads haven't turned suddenly ugly in just the past five years.

Most of us have been driving Ford's Crown Vic since the Chevy went out of production nearly a decade ago.  No change there.

Training--has the current group of instructors suddenly become bad?  Are the students strikingly more stupid?  I think not.

Next roll call, get there a couple of minutes early (well, at least try). As the guys walk in, take a look at what they're doing. Pay special attention to the newer guys--5 years or less on the job. I bet you'll start to recognize the problem before leaving the station.

How many are talking on their cell phone? How many are texting? Just count 'em up and the source of much of the problem will be obvious--even to the untrained eye.

Part of what I do to earn a living involves riding along with officers. I analyze what is going on in their environment--all of it. Usually, I work the calls and incidents with the host officer. It's just the polite thing to do (Politeness is my middle name, eh? Yeah--right). But, I'm paying close attention and making mental notes of everything that affects that cop and his ability to work safely and effectively.

Let's step through a scenario. While it is not an exact replica of any single event, it embodies what I'm witnessing and the changes I'm seeing compared to five years ago. Stay with me here.

COP: sees a vehicle that gives rise to his decision for a stop. The vehicle plate/tag is run on the car computer. The initial response indicates that the plate is improper and should be on a different car that was reported stolen. The driver we see is a very close match to the physical description in the computer return. Cop concludes it is probably the same guy.

COP: calls to dispatch. He advises of the reported stolen plate, location, vehicle occupants, etc. After picking a good spot for the stop, we light him up. After a few moments, it's clear that the driver of the subject vehicle will not stop and increases his speed. COP advises dispatch. Our speed is now escalating. Windows go up. Things get serious. COP notifies dispatch by radio of location and updates situation.

CELL PHONE: a text message is received from one of the other cops on the crew.  He wants to know what we've got.

VIDEO CAMERA: COP makes sure the camera is on and the microphone is working.

COMPUTER: added information comes back on the subject from NCIC. He has a felony warrant out of a nearby state. Message read and cleared.

CELL PHONE:  another text message is received from yet another cop, asking if we need backup.

COP: advise dispatch of status and location.

COMPUTER: instant message received from a neighboring jurisdiction. Another officer heard us on the radio. He offers help and wants to know if we are headed his way.

COMPUTER: dispatch has now officially put us on a pursuit and the CAD information is updated on our computer. Message acknowledged.

CELL PHONE CHIRPS (Nextel): sergeant calling wants detail.  Done.

COMPUTER: more information coming, now from the state penitentiary system, advising that our subject has spent time in the state pen.

CELL PHONE CHIRPS (Nextel): The sergeant back again advising that we can continue but are to break it off at the city limits.

RADIO: dispatch calling to check status and location.

COMPUTER: message received from another car.  They are ahead of us on a crossing street and will soon join the pursuit. 

CELL PHONE: it rings.  It's the cop's wife/girlfriend.  She is listening to the scanner and wants to make sure that he is OK.

And so it goes.

It's reasonably apparent to me. The problem has nothing to do with deteriorating roads, trainers, or cars. It has everything to do with an increased barrage of electronic stimulation that draws the cop's attention away from his driving.

It's commonly labeled: distracted driving.

What should I do?

First, I believe that getting an EVO training update is well worth the price of admission--even if you pay the cost yourself.

Next, consider and list the priorities for stress driving. It doesn't matter if you're the lead car in a vehicle pursuit or you're racing to back another officer who may have called "officer down" on the radio. It is stress driving.

Consider the priorities. First and foremost, you must pay attention to the road and vehicles immediately ahead. If you're in a pursuit, you've got one more high priority item to track: the dirtbag.

Second, you must scan the distance for road conditions, other cars, and pedestrians who may come directly into your path.

At that point, you must consider department policies. Most require that you maintain radio contact with dispatch or command to advise of your status--if you're in a pursuit. If not, then this item might not be on your list of "must do items."

It's then time to tune out on the other stuff that is not directly in your path. The cell phone will wait, as will the text messages. If you don't respond to the Nextel chirp, the caller will get the picture. Tell those who are in your home and work life that you will not be attending to the cell phone when the driving gets tough. And, then stick by your guns (so to speak).

Many agencies are concerned enough with officer safety that they have provided mobile computers in the car that "talk" to the cop. If there's a warrant, the computer will say so--out loud--even saying what the warrant is for. If your computer does not talk to you, well then you probably would be best to leave it alone when the going gets tough.

Consider asking dispatch to rerun the vehicle and registered owner. They can review the results and tell you the important stuff over the air.

Now I understand that what I'm saying is not some earth-shaking revolution.  It's common sense.

What has happened is that all of this technology has become wired into our daily lives on a minute-by-minute basis? Remember what it was like before cell phones? I do. Text messages? They were not even dreamt about when I was a kid (note: I'm only 10 years old, now--wink). Today, I'd be lost if I couldn't drop a dime on someone almost 24x7 no matter where they are or what they're doing.

It's critical to remember that there are times when technology just doesn't fit the situation. I wouldn't dream of running the plate on a car if the driver was shooting out the window at me. There are more important things to accomplish--like taking out the scumbag that's doing the shooting.

So it is with stressed driving. Those situations don't have beginnings and endings that are a clearly defined and identifiable as when I'm coming under fire. But the risk is every bit as great.

An officer in a neighboring town was slaughtered in cold blood in part because he was too focused on the computer screen rather than his surroundings.

We get reports--almost daily--about cops involved in single car accidents where the cop lost control of the car. It rolled. It hit a tree. It ran off a bridge. He's dead. We've got a funeral to attend that could have been prevented.

Our Brotherhood will suffer another crushing loss. We will vow to learn from the death and improve. Those words need to be real and come alive in action.

This is the time to use the "when/then" line of thinking. Next time, when the driving gets tough--as it certainly will--will you have a plan of action for how to handle the radio, the video camera, the cell phone, the computer, the stereo, the mic on your belt, and the list goes on.

Prepare a list now. What is my on my list of IN and OUT. DO: drive, stay on the radio, as required, watch the bad guy. DON'T: use the cell phone, acknowledge instant computer messages, turn off the stereo, roll up the windows. You get the picture. "When/Then" thinking. You will work as you train. Practice it. Go through it mentally. Stay on task, and focus on the threat.

Vehicle crash deaths are up this year, a staggering 36% increase from last year. Will I hear your name read at the final roll call during the Candlelight Vigil next year? I hope and pray that I won't. But, the person who can most affect the outcome is YOU.

Please be safe, my brothers.

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Pet Tips by Allan: What is safe for humans can kill your dog within hours

Hey Bill ,

Dog Quote: A dog is like an eternal Peter Pan, a child who never grows old and who therefore is always available to love and be loved.
....Aaron Katcher

Doggy Model: Darby Tussey

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Many people are unaware that some of the foods  that we eat on regular basis can be deadly to your dog.

A piece of chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death.

Even a small piece of chocolate is dangerous.

Anything containing caffeine can have a similar effect and be as dangerous as chocolate, and that  includes coffee grounds, tea, and tea bags.

Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and even a single serving of raisins can kill your dog.

Excessive salt intake can also cause kidney problems.

Onions can cause anemia by destroying red blood cells while tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arrhythmias.

Tomato plants are particularly toxic to dogs.

Avocados are also highly toxic and can cause breathing difficulty and fluid accumulation around the abdomen chest and heart.

More Information:
http://AboutDogs.info/recommends/dogfood.html

When giving your dog bones ensure that they are raw as cooked bones can splinter and damage their internal organs.

Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis, so it is not wise to feed your dog a diet of fatty foods.

Fried foods also fall into this category and are not good to retain maximum health in your dog.

Certain nuts, such as Macadamia nuts and walnuts can cause weakness and muscle tremors.

Peanut butter however is generally okay provided you use the salt and sugar free peanut butter as sugar can encourage cancer growth.

The core and pits of fruits such as Apple's cherries and peaches contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs and can kill them within 24-hours without warning.

If in doubt, always refrain from feeding your dog foods that we are eating assuming that they will be okay.

What is safe for humans can kill your dog within hours.


More Information:
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Thanks,

Allan
http://AboutDogs.info

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Rutgers Returns to Top 10 in National Rankings

PISCATAWAY, N.J.  – For the second time in school history, Rutgers will play a college football game ranked in the Top 10 as the 10^th-ranked Scarlet Knights host Maryland Saturday, Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. The Scarlet Knights vaulted into the nation's top 10 in both major polls – No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 10 in the USA Today/Coaches Top 25, after yesterday's play in college football. The Scarlet Knights were idle this past weekend and moved up one spot in both polls from No. 11.

The No. 10 ranking in both polls is the second-best in school history, just behind last season's ranking of No. 7 in the Nov. 12 AP Top 25 and the No. 8 selection in the Nov. 12 USA Today/Coaches Poll Top 25.

Dating back to last season, Rutgers has been ranked in 17 consecutive polls, the longest stretch in school history.

Rutgers is one of four BIG EAST teams ranked in this week's AP Top 25, joining West Virginia, South Florida and Cincinnati.

Rider University 2, Quinnipiac University 1 (ot)

Northeast Conference Game

LAWRENCEVILLE--Junior Tricia Crotty (Lewistown, Pa./Indian Valley) scored 3:18 into overtime to give Rider a Northeast Conference win over Quinnipiac Sunday. “This was a good way to start the conference play,” said Rider head coach Lori Hussong. “I thought the whole game we played really tough, tougher than we’ve played all season.  It was a good game.”

Rider (4-3, 1-0 NEC) took a 1-0 lead with 12 minutes left in the second half on a goal by senior Steph Walker (Lyman, Maine/Massabesic), her third of the season and the 32^nd of her career. “Someone (junior Diana Celebre of Lake Grove, N.Y./Sachem High) shot and it was saved and the rebound came out to me,” Walker said.

In overtime, the Bobcats had a chance to win the game when a shot went past Rider senior goalie Jen LoCastro (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic) but was saved by junior defender Julie Vaccarelli (Oceanport, N.J./Shore Regional). “Julie made a terrific play on that ball,” Hussong said. ‘She had a great game today.”

“I was playing down low and the girl came in and I just swept it out,” Vaccarelli said..

Quinnipiac (1-6, 0-0 NEC) tied the scored with just 28 seconds left in regulation on a goal by Megan McCreedy off of a penalty corner. “It was disappointing (when Quinnipiac scored), but we knew we couldn’t give up,” Vaccarelli said. “Everyone worked so hard. We all knew how important the conference games are so I think we had a lot more intensity today.”

“When they scored it really fired us up,” Walker said. “We knew when we came out in overtime we were going to win.”

In overtime, teams play seven on seven, opposed to 11 on 11 during regulation, to create more scoring chances. “Crotty’s style of game is made for overtime,” Hussong said. “She is so fast and is tough as nails in pressure situations. She’s mentally tough and able to get the job done for us.”

“I think the seven on seven in overtime suits my style because it gives me more room to just go,” said Crotty, who last spring as a sprinter won a silver and two bronze medals at the MAAC Track & Field Championships. “I like overtime, but I would rather win in regulation. I like the intensity of overtime, and I like the feeling that when you score the game ends and you win.”

Just three minutes into the extra period, Crotty scooped up a loose ball in her own circle and literally went end to end, scoring her team-high fourth goal of the season and the 26^th of her career. “I was just trying to get to the cage as fast as I could and get it past the goalie,” Crotty said. “I knew it was a fast break and all I saw was field. I knew that people were behind me so I tried to go to the goal and get a shot off and if it was saved there would be someone there for the rebound.”

There was no rebound.

Crotty enjoys overtime, as most offensive players do. It is different for a defender. “Overtime is nerve-racking,” Vaccarelli said. “There are a lot more fast breaks and it is harder to get organized on defense. Thankfully the overtime wasn’t too long today. The shorter the better.”

The Broncs are 2-0 in 2007 in overtime games having defeated Appalachian State 4-3 four minutes into the extra period on September 8.

Rider out-shot Quinnipiac 13-8. LoCastro made three saves, while Jenna Grossman made nine saves for the Bobcats.

Rider and Quinnipiac were both NEC semi-finalists last season. The two teams have now met 20 times since the series began in 1997, with both teams winning ten. Quinnipiac won 3-1 in Connecticut last year. Rider won 2-0 in 2005 at home. Rider beat Quinnipiac 2-0 in the 2002 NEC Title Game.

“Every game is important because we want to have a good record but we had to show who we are in the conference,” Walker said.

Rider plays at Temple Tuesday evening.

Lions Win It for Marc; Final 22-21

PHOTOS BY Bruce Darrow/Penns Grove's Jon Coppage #8 avoids being tackle by #1 Michael Becker  before being brought down by Ian Hart #33.  Running to assist is #25 Jeremy Collins.

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GLOUCESTER CITY (September 23)- Gloucester City  High's QB Steve Goad threw two touchdown passes and a pair of conversion passes in the final 70 seconds for an amazing comeback win over Penns Grove on Saturday.

With 6:48 left in the fourth quarter, Penns Grove scored to go ahead 21-6. With 1:10 left Lions Robert Filer #84 caught a 15-yard TD pass from Goad. Filer also caught the conversion pass from Goad.

On the ensuing kickoff, Michael Becker recovered the on side kick. Fourth and five from the 31, Goad found Filer for a TD to bring the Lions within a point.

Lions Coach Leon Harris sent in the signal to go for the two- point conversion setting up  Goad throwing a  pass to Michael Becker #1 for the final  22-21.

Note: NBC 10 will feature Gloucester City High School this Friday at 6:15 PM. School.

Photo by Bruce Darrow/Lions Kyle Stewart #9 breaks through the defense as  Penns Grove's Kenneth Jefferson trys to grab him.   

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Sumo A Traditional Japanese Sport

 

 More When East meets West

Continued Park Three: 

 

Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. 

 

 

Due to sumo's popularity, many of these non-tournament events that were previously mentioned end up on TV. 

In recent years viewers have been treated to the sight of rikishi buying souvenirs in Honolulu, New York or London crooning with professional singers at the Kokugikan (the National Sumo Arena in Ryogoky Tokyo) But the Sumo Association hierarchs discourages kikishi from becoming TV and recording celebrities or commercial pitchmen. 

 

They feel that these activities can be only demeaning but morally dangerous. Once rikishi realize that they can make easy yen off the dohyo (Sumo Ring) they will be less eager to perform well on it. Despite the frequent appearances of off-duty rikishi on the tube, most fans still see them during the tournaments. The easiest broadcast to catch these days is that of NHK"s general channel; even in English translation. Every Chinese noodle joint and sushi shop in the country tunes it in, especially on weekends. Beginning at 3:00 p.m.  

On most days, it gives viewers a three-hour slice of the someday, ending with the last bout at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Viewers who want a larger slice can watch the NHK satellite#1 broadcast, which begins at 1:00 p.m. 

And those who want their dose of sumo while driving can tune into NHK-FM, beginning at 4:05 p.m.NHK also offers bout highlights during its news and sports broadcasts. 

Finally, viewers with satellite TV tuners can listen to English play-by-play on the sub-channel of NHK Satellite Channel1, starting with the makunouchi (top-division) bouts. 

 

Sumo is a sport that I have really learned to enjoy these years I've spent here in Japan.  

 

In the next article I'll explain how to watch and understand sumo in its entirety. 

 

Warm Regards from kitakyushu City, Japan  

 

GHS Retires No.19; Lions Win Game With 19 Seconds on The Clock

The Number 19

By Bruce Darrow

 

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Saturday’s weather called for early fog giving way to perfect late morning sunshine, the playing field was decorated in honor of Marc Ryan as a Marine Flag flew beneath the American flag. This true story of an American Hero was beginning to unfold in the City of Gloucester. As the family, of Gloucester’s Fallen Hero Marc Ryan, Mother Linda, Father Tom, Sister Lauren and Brother Chris gathered in the GHS gymnasium for the retirement of Marc Ryan’s football number 19 the early clouds gave way to an unsuspected down pour outside.

As the GHS Families and friends surrounded the local media outlets covering the dedication, Principal Jack Don presented the Ryan Family to the public. A composed Linda Ryan spoke of her son Marc Ryan’s tenure at GHS. As Linda spoke the quietness was only overcome by both the patter of the falling rain and the tears from those in attendance.

 photo by Bruce Darrow-

Coach Leon Harris, Linda Ryan and Principal Jack Don.

One by one member’s of the Ryan Family spoke, then Gloucester’s Coach Leon Harris took the stage and gave a terrific speech filled with memories and love of Marc Ryan.  Coach Harris finished his speech by referring to the rain that this is Marc’s kind of weather and you know he is watching. As the Ryan Family unveiled the shining white #19 dedicated jersey, magically the rain stopped.

The Lions opening kickoff was recovered and returned by Penns Grove’s #19 Jay Brown. Both Gloucester and Penns Grove fought in the trenches Marc Ryan during a scoreless first quarter.

In the second quarter Penns Grove took the first lead 7 – 0 on Aaron Haywards 55 yard touchdown run. Both teams traded field position throughout much of the first half until Gloucester’s Kyle Stewart rushed 33 yards for the touchdown to close the score 7 – 6 under the Marine Flag SEMPER Fi #19 flag. Penns Grove’s responded immediately as Darien Surrency scored on a 43 yard touchdown pass from Jon Coppage to give the Grove a 13 – 6 with 1:16 remaining in the first halftime. As the clocked ticked to 0:00 Penns Grove left for the halftime with a 13 – 6 lead.

After an emotional halftime presentation of a #19 jersey to the Ryan family, the Lions looked to extend the honor on the field. After a scoreless third quarter, the Lions hopes of a win would go through the SEMPER Fi endzone. 

In the fourth Penns Grove took a punt return by Aaron Hayward 60 yards then he handed the ball to #19 Jay Brown where he was tackled at the Lions 16 yardline. But after a lost fumble by Penns Grove the Lions returned the favor on the next play at their own 16 yard line when they fumbled.

With 6:50 remaining Jon Coppage threw a 12 yard touchdown pass to give Penns Grove a seemingly winnable 21 – 6 lead. Slowly the solid Lions fan base headed towards the gates.

Quickly time passed and after the snap to the Penns Grove punter was mishandled the Lions took over at the Penns Grove 12 yardline with 1:26 remaining. With the Lion’s trailing 21 – 6 the sun suddenly burst through and shined down on the GHS field.

As the intensity grew, a sudden rebirth of the “Old Gloucester Pride” began to filter throughout the entire stadium. The Lions used this solar power from the sun as a guiding light. The Lions used 60 seconds to score on a 16 yard touchdown pass and two point conversion from Steve Goad to Robert Filer to close the gap to 21 -14 with 1:26 remaining in the game.

Faced with the need to recover an on-side kick, the Marc Ryan pride filtered through each player and coach.. This air of confidence spilled onto the field as Gloucester’s Mike Becker recovered the on sides kick giving the Lions hope.

With :26 remaining and looking into the SEMPER Fi endzone Goad connected with Filer again and Filer fell into the endzone to close the gap 21 – 20. The two point conversion to Mike Becker gave the Lions a hard fought 22 – 21 lead.

As the crowd went wild knowing they were witnessing something special Penns Grove had one last chance. With :19 remaining the Lions pass rush sacked Penns Grove’s QB Jon Coppage and ended the day as predicted “PERFECT”

As players and fans exited the Stadium it was announce that today’s game would be televised on channel 19.

Thank you Marc Ryan as shown you will always be a part of Lions Football.

Note: The feature High School on NBC 10 this Friday at 6:15 PM will be Gloucester City High School

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Chuckles submitted by Tony Thornton: Senior Driver by Grandmom

The other day I went up to a local Christian bookstore and saw a "Honk if you love Jesus" bumper sticker. I was feeling particularly sassy that day, because I had just come from a thrilling choir practice followed by a powerful prayer meeting, so I bought the sticker and put it on my bumper. I was stopped at a red light at a busy intersection just lost in thought about the Lord and how good He is, and I didn't notice that the light had changed. It is a good thing someone else loves Jesus; because if he hadn't honked, I'd never have noticed. I found that LOTS of people love Jesus. Why,  while I was sitting there, the nice man behind started honking like crazy,  and he leaned out of his window and screamed, "for the love of God, GO!  GO!" What an exuberant cheerleader he was for the Lord.    Everyone started honking! I just leaned out of my window and started waving and smiling at all these loving people. I even honked my horn a few times to share in the love. There must have been a man from Florida back there, because I heard him yelling something about a sunny beach. I saw another man waving in a funny way with only his middle finger stuck up in the air. When I asked my teenage grandson in the back seat what that meant, he said that it was a Hawaiian good luck sign or something.    Well, I've never met anyone from Hawaii, so I leaned out the window and gave him the good luck sign back.    My grandson burst out laughing; why even he was enjoying this religious experience. A couple of the people were so caught up in the joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started walking towards me. I bet they wanted to pray or ask what church I attended, but this is when I noticed the light had changed. So I waved to all my sisters and brothers, smiled at them all, and drove on through the intersection.    I noticed I was the only car that got through the intersection before the light changed again, and I felt kind of sad that I had to leave them after all the love we had shared, so I slowed the car down, leaned out of the window, and gave them all the Hawaiian good luck sign one last time as I drove away. Praise the Lord for such wonderful folks!

Gloucester Catholic Grad died in plane crash/We Are Marshall is about that Tradegy

Note: The movie We Are Marshall has been released this week on DVD. For those who are unaware Al Carelli, Gloucester Catholic High School Class of '61 was one of coaches who died in the plane crash that killed the Marshall football team. Below is a letter received about Al from Gus Danks. It was first posted in December 2006.

Bill,

 

Best wishes to you and your family for great holidays. Your notebook is great. I look at it all the time. It's wonderful to have a reliable way to stay up on Gloucester City news no matter where you are. To have experienced Gloucester City in any way is to love it. One of the most fortunate things that ever happened to me in my life was to have played for the "little Mustangs" when I was a kid and to be coached by Bill Flynn and Johhnie Powell, and to have gone to Gloucester Catholic, thanks to Al Carelli and Ed Hlopak.

 

Just a note that may interest you and your readers, the "We Are Marshall" movie opens this weekend, I think. Most of the Marshall football team, coaches, and fans were killed in a plane crash on November 14,1970. As you may remember, Al Carelli was killed in that crash. He was married and had two small sons. His parents and sister Linda were devastated.

 

Al ( in photo from GCHS 1961 yearbook) was raised in Lindenwold,  NJ. An outstanding athlete, he graduated from Gloucester Catholic  in 1961. He was Senior Class president, was on the track team, and  played football for the Rams. In his senior year he was named "All South Jersey" at center.

I went to grade school wth Al. He lived two blocks from me, as did Ed. We played basketball on our school playground all the time. He was also an excellent piano player. "Canadian Sunset" was one of his specialities, as was singing out "Little Darlin'" at the top of his lungs, particularly the beginning part. Anyone who knew Al in grade school or high school couldn't forget it.

Al was a great guy, had a great sense of humor and was a person of real character. There wasn't anyone who knew him who didn't like him. He was the best of the best.

 

Best wishes,

Gus (Danks)  GCHS Class of 1963    Read review

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Hundreds pay final respects to NJ Marine who died in Iraq

source http://www.nj.com

by Allison Steele

Saturday September 22, 2007,  3:33 PM


Frank Conlon/The Star-Ledger
Pall bearers carry the casket out of the church after the funeral today for Marine Cpl. Terrence Allen of Pennsauken.

Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects today to Marine Cpl. Terrence Allen, filling a church in his hometown of Pennsauken to say good-bye to the 21-year-old who was supposed to have returned home from Iraq this week.

Family and friends filed slowly into St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, yards from the elementary school Allen attended as a child. Tattooed bikers lined the walkway to the church, their heads lowered, holding American flags beneath a heavy rain.

       

Allen, who died in Iraq a week ago under what military officials describe as "non-hostile" circumstances, was laid at the head of the church, dressed in full uniform, his white-gloved hands crossed atop his body, his high school football jersey tucked beside him. His parents, John and Connie Allen, embraced well-wishers. His wife, Katie, stood by their side, wearing the dog tags that belonged to her husband of less than a year.

The Rev. Anthony Manuppella, pastor at St. Peter's, spoke of Allen as a loyal friend with a good sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He indicated that Allen had become more involved with Catholicism in recent years.

"The bitterness and sadness of death stings us," Manuppella said.

Military officials have not yet completed their inquest into Allen's death. The military classification of "non-hostile" death covers illness, suicide, vehicle crashes or accidental weapons discharges.

Frank Conlon/The Star-LedgerJohn Allen(holding flag), father of slain Marine Terrence Allen of Pennsauken, is hugged by a friend after burial service at Fairview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson.

Allen was finishing his second combat tour in Iraq and preparing to return to the United States when he died. His father said Allen had re-enlisted and was expecting a promotion to sergeant.

Earlier today, the Department of Defense announced that another New Jerseyan, Army Pfc. Luigi Marciante Jr. of Elizabeth, had been killed in Iraq.

Marciante, 25, died Thursday in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

Mens Soccer: Rider University 2, George Washington 1

WASHINGTON, D.C.--It isn't how you start, it is how you finish that counts. Despite giving up a goal in the first minute of play, the Broncs came back to upset George Washington Saturday afternoon. "This was a great win," said Rider head coach Russ Fager.  "They have a good team so this was a great day."

Rider freshman Tom Antonucci (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) scored his first collegiate goal on a header from six yards out to give Rider (3-4) a 2-1 lead with 5:32 left in the first half.

The goal came off of a pass from senior Lee Tomasso (Westfield) on a free kick. "We played a serve in from Lee, it was a set piece, one of their players deflected it and Tom Antonucci ran back and headed the ball into the net," Fager said. "It was a timely place to be and a good place to finish."

"Lee hit the ball to the back post and I was being marked around the 'pk' area," Antonucci said.  "I jumped backwards and headed it in while I was falling down. It was just a great ball by Lee."

Junior Colin Jennings (Wall) scored his first goal as a Bronc to tie the score at 1-1 14 minutes into the game. Jennings had two of Rider's four shots for the game. "I don't think Colin actually scored that goal, although they gave it to him," Fager said.  "It was about a 50 yard serve from Colin that went in off of a defender's head. They didn't call it an 'own goal' so Colin was credited with a long one."

"Everybody has been working real hard and that goal rewarded everybody for the hard work," Jennings said. "They got one early so I felt we deserved a lucky one too. GW has a very good squad, fully funded with the full amount of scholarships, so coming down here and stealing one from them is a good win."

Reminiscent of last season, GW (3-3) scored just 13 seconds into the game. "They came out playing long ball and that quick goal was very reminiscent of last year," Fager said. Last season GW took a 1-0 lead over Rider just 18 seconds into the game and won 2-1 at Rider. In that game, Rider came back and tied the score just 18 seconds later, and the Colonials scored the game-winner late in the contest.

Senior co-captain Mark Ockenhouse (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks East) was named the Player of the Game by Fager.  "The first thing that went through my head was 'not again'," Ockenhouse said of the early GW goal.  "I think they actually scored quicker this year, which I didn't think was possible. They hit a long ball down the left side, a quick ball to the right and we had a miss-communication between the backs."

The Colonials out-shot Rider 18-4, including 10-0 in the second half. GW out-shot Rider 8-4 in the first half, but both teams had three shots on goal in the first 45 minutes, when all of the scoring took place. "They put a lot of pressure on our backs," Antonucci said, "and it seemed like they were attacking with a lot of guys."

Rider junior goalkeeper Randall Zapolski (Lawrence) made three saves. "Randy played extremely well," Fager said.  "Randy played incredible," Ockenhouse said.  "That's the best I've seen him play all season. He was coming off his lines, organizing from the back, making great saves. I can't say enough about him."

Greg Yahr made one save for GW.  GW had 12 corner kicks to Rider's one.

Rider travels to NJIT Tuesday evening. The Broncs will again try to finish strong, even if they get off to a slow start.

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Harry Lee Walker, formerly of Gloucester City, member of Plumber & Pipefitters Union

On September 20, 2007. Of Blackwood. Formerly of Gloucester City. Age 50. Devoted husband of 11 years to Barbara Ann Walker (nee Thesing). Loving father of Jasen Walker of Blackwood and Adon Walker of Brooklawn. Beloved caregiver of Joseph and Dylan Thesing. Son of Emily Walker (nee Valentine) and the late Hugh Walker. Dear brother of Hugh Walker of Gloucester City. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Harry resided in Gloucester City for 41 years before moving to Blackwood.

He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 1987. He was a 12 year member of the Plumber and Pipefitter's Union Local #322 of Winslow Twp. Relatives, friends and members of Local # 322 are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

Religious Service 11 am in the funeral home officiated by Rev. Lillian Joyce, Retired Pastor from Church of the Eternal Life in Westville. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hurffville. Family requests that memorial donations in Harry's memory to the Jasen Walker Trust Fund: c/o Barbara Ann Walker: Commerce Bank: 180 North Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031 or through any Commerce Bank Branch. Please write in the memo of the check, Harry Lee Walker.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Harry Lee Walker. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

ABC to televise Rutgers / Maryland Game

PISCATAWAY, N.J.  – The BIG EAST Conference and ABC Sports announced Monday that ABC will televise the Sept. 29 football game between No. 11 Rutgers and Maryland. Kickoff will be either 3:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., with ABC choosing to execute a six-day window to decide on the kickoff time. The official kickoff time for the game will be released Sunday.

It marks the first ABC broadcast from Rutgers Stadium since 2004 when the Scarlet Knights defeated Michigan State 19-14 on Sept. 4. In all, it will mark the fourth time in Rutgers history ABC will televise a game from Rutgers Stadium.

The Scarlet Knights made one appearance on ABC last season with a 21-16 season-opening victory at North Carolina.

Dick Middleton, formerly of Brooklawn & Westville; WWII Navy Vet

MIDDLETON, RICHARD A. 'DICK'
Age 81 years, of Franklinville, died September 18 surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklawn, NJ he was a long time resident of Westville, NJ and had lived in Franklinville for 30 years.
He was a graduate of Woodbury High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Navy as an Electrician Mate 1st Class during WWII. He was employed by PSE&G as a Chief Lineman for 43 years, retiring in 1991.
Dick was very active in the Masonic Lodge, joining the Florence Lodge #87 F & AM in 1968 and served as the Past Master of the Pitman Lodge #197 in 1997. He was currently serving as Secretary, starting his term in 1998. He was an advisor for DeMolay, Franklin W. Homer Chapter in Woodbury. For 20years, he served as the Glouc. Co. Director for Safety Services of the American Red Cross. Dick was also involved in the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, then serving as Scout Master for Troop 50 in Runnemede and was a Scout Commissioner for Camden County.
Survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary E. (nee Sayers) daughter Cynthia L. Sweeney of Glassboro, and son Gary J. (Kelly) of Florida, grandchildren Michaela J. Middleton of Florida, Daniel A. and John R. Sweeney of Pittsgrove Twp., and sister Elizabeth J. Snoke of Woodbury.
Friends are invited to call on Monday evening from 6:30-9PM at the KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 125 Pitman Ave., Pitman, NJ. Masonic Service at 8PM. Funeral service will be at the Apostle Lutheran Church, 4401 Rte 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012, at 10am on Tuesday, where friends may call after 9AM. Interment Lakeview Mem. Park, Cinnaminson, NJ. Those desiring may make a contribution to Pitman Lodge #197, 512 Albert Ave., Pitman, NJ 08071 or the Apostle Lutheran church. Memorials may be shared www.kelley
fhpitman.com

John Pratt, of Barrington, formerly of Bellmawr...........age 35

PRATT, JOHN H.

On September 18, 2007 of Barrington, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 35. Beloved son of Jacqueline and Edward Pratt. Loving father of Alexis and Melinda. Dear brother of Michael, Sammy, Denise, Kelly, Eddie and Ryan. Also survived by his favorite cousin Beth and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
John enjoyed race   car driving at Bridgeport Speedway and he was known as the Best Truck Driver.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Saturday morning from 9 to 12 noon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Liturgy Saturday 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner FuneralHome.com

Stavros Iliadis, Chef at the Stratford Diner

ILIADIS, STAVROS SR.
Age 54, of Wenonah, NJ., died suddenly on Sept. 18, 2007 at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford, NJ. He was a Chef at the Stratford Diner.
Born and raised in Greece, he came to Gloucester County in 1971. He lived in the Wenonah section of Deptford Twp. for 24yrs. He previously had worked at Peters Diner in Williamstown, and the Malaga Diner.
He is survived by his wife Sharon, four sons, Christopher of National Park, Stavros Jr., of Wenonah, Nicholas of Deptford, and Adam of Wenonah. Also four grandsons, Christopher Jr., Alexander, Stavros III, and Jason. His mother Agape Iliadis of Upper Darby, two brothers, Takis of Greece and Sofronios of Upper Darby, and his sister Evangalia of Upper Darby, two nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by his father Haralambos Iliadis.
There will be a viewing on Mon. Sept. 24, from 5:00 to 6:30PM at DAVIS AND WAGNER FUNERAL AND CREAMATION SERVICES, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Services will start at 6:30PM. Interment priv.