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Obituaries: Joseph F. Yager, Jr. Of Westville; Winifred C. Hapsmith, of Gloucester City

Joe F. Yager Jr.,  Old Style Craftsman and Wood Worker Known as a Mr Fix It

 
Born in Westville, NJ on Nov. 9, 1937.
Departed on Jan. 28, 2011. Resided in Westville, NJ.
Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
Service: Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
Cemetery: Woodbury Memorial Park

448036 LEGACY


The most fun father and devoted companion who adored his grandchildren and was a great neighbor and friend. Known as a "Mr. Fix-It", Joe was an old style craftsman and wood worker extraordinaire who loved to build, fix and tinker with antique clocks, stained glass, cars and anything he could get his hands on. Joe also enjoyed camping, cheering on his grandchildren's games and spending time with his family.

FAMILY


Beloved companion to Anita Fritz; Devoted father of Kim Mounce, Wendy Baxter (Brian), Jennifer Yager, Scott Chaput (Bonnie) and Ron Chaput; Loving grandfather of Jessica, Corey, Joshua, Lindsey, Ryan, Nicholas and Kyle; Dear brother of Nancy Hudson (Al), George and the late Peg Harris.

FAREWELL SERVICE


Viewing Thursday 12:30-2:00pm in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME 34 Hunter St, Woodbury, NJ; Funeral service 2pm; Interment Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Thomas Champion Smokey Bear Program, County Rte 550, PO Box 450, Woodbine, NJ 08270

 

 Winifred C. HAPSMITH Faithful Parishioner of Saint Mary Parish

On January 30, 2011. Age 99. (nee Cogan) Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted wife of 53 R2 years to the late Peter S. Hapsmith. Loving mother of Lois Dabek (Richard), Cathy Wilke and Michael Hapsmith (Linda). Loving grandmother of Michael, Douglas (Heather), Suzanne (Albert), Pam (Ray), Stephanie, Monica, Marli, Anthony and Jamie. Loving great grandmother of Ryan. Predeceased by her brother Charles C. Cogan her sister Eleanor O’Connell. Winifred was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School and Camden Catholic High School class of 1929. Winifred was a faithful and devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Giese #439. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ. Interment  New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church Special Fund: at the above church address or to Lighthouse Hospice: 1040 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please write in the memo: Winifred C. Hapsmith. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.  Ph: 856-456-1142 

 

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