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January 1, 2025

Frank Keebler, age 98, , GHS Teacher, Head of Student Services, WWII NAVY Veteran

FRANK KEEBLER Gloucester City, NJ-- On December 28, 2024, at the age of 98. Frank was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 71 years to the late Darline Lee Keebler (nee Ternau). Loving father of Karen Hartman (late Robert), the late Lynda Keebler and the late Frankie Keebler. Beloved Poppy of grandsons Frankie Willerton (Dana) and Joseph Hartman and great-grandfather of Cowan. He was the beloved brother of Carole Wilson and Betty Englehart and was predeceased by his siblings, Doris, Alice, Eddie, and Tom. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, close friends, educators and students. Frank proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his service, he returned home to complete high school and graduate from Gloucester High School class of 1947. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Glassboro State. Frank was a teacher, football coach... Read more →


Olive "Olly" Osler, 93, of Haddon Township

Olive "Olly" Osler (nee Onofri) passed away at home in Haddon Township, NJ, surrounded by her loving family on December 29, 2024. She was 93 years old. Loving mother of Bridget Ann (Richard) Gottlob, John Hugh Osler, IV, Jeffrey Kurt Osler and Beth Ann Osler. Devoted grandmother of Jessica and Shelby and great grandmother to Kamryn. Dear sister of the late Diana (Mickey) McLaughlin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, January 2, 2025, 10 to 11 AM at ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH, ST. JOHN CHURCH, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ. Read more →


MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON - DERICK JOHNSON

The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing endangered person, 73-year-old Derick Johnson. On December 31, 2024, at 4:31 PM, Mr. Johnson was reported missing by his wife. He is living with cognitive impairment and was last seen earlier that day, at approximately 1:30 PM, at the Dollar Tree located at 2910 S. 70th Street. According to his wife, she left him asleep in her vehicle while she went into the store. When she returned, he was no longer there. Mr. Johnson is described as 5’7”, 160 pounds, and was last seen wearing a brown jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and black sneakers. Anyone with information about Mr. Johnson’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or dial 911. Read more →