PENDERS
– Dennis J. Penders Jr., 79. Dennis
was a 1948 graduate of
Woodbury
High School. Husband of Edna (nee
Fish), father of Karen A. Rotondo, Pamela Penders, Patricia Lesko, and Dennis
3rd, grandfather of six.
Donations to Johns Hopkins
University Hospital, Memorial Donations, 600 N. Wolf St., Baltimore, MD 21287
will be appreciated.
SEEHOUSZ
-- Elizabeth Nan Seehousz. The
family is the cornerstone of civilization . If every family was cared for the
way Betty did hers, the world would be a perfect place. Although her façade
seemed stern, her heart was always soft. She signed note4s as “Big Bad Betty’
but she was really Big Soft Betty. And while there was no double that her word
was law, her law was always loving and with a purpose. Her time as an RN at
Salem County Nursing Home gave her yet another outlet to share her caring
ways. Never one to sit around the house, her adventurous spirit always kept
her on the go. When the children were young she and her late husband, Paul
would take them camping along the eastern seaboard and up into
Canada.
She kept on the go until November 2006 when she broke her hip in Ireland. And
although she made it home for Christmas, her kids made her promise to keep her
adventures stateside.
Betty is the wife of the late Paul
Sr., mother of Luann (George) Sammons of Buena, Paul Jr. (Susan) of Quinton,
Rick (Laurel) of Gibbstown, Carole Seehousz of Salem, sister of William (Ruth)
McGuire of Alden, PA and Nan to grandchildren Heather and Rick Jr.
Services were held in the Daley
Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro with burial in Lake Park Cemetery.
MELIS
– Adriano “Tony” Melis, 78, of Mt. Royal, passed away April 21 after a valiant
battle with cancer. He is the beloved husband of Edna (nee Sutherland), loving
father of Angela (Raymond) Gezzi, Thomas (Dawn) Melis, both of Paulsboro,
devoted grandfather of Nickolas and Sydney Melis and Raymond Gezzi.
Born in Venice, Italy, coming to
the U.S. at the age of 21, he has resided in Mt. Royal for the past 45 years.
He retired from the Bricklayer’s Union Local #5 out of Bordentown, after 27
years of service.
In “Tony’s” memory donations may be
made to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
SHEETS
– Carolyn Frances Sheets and
Thomas S. Sheets. A memorial services was held on April 25 in the
McBride-Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro, for Carolyn F. Sheets, age 71, who
passed away on Nov. 3, 2008 from complications of heart surgery and Thomas S.
Sheets, age 79, who passed away on Feb. 11, 2009, which would have been Mrs.
Sheets birthday.
Carolyn was born and raised in
Shelbyville, Kentucky. She moved to New Jersey in 1951 when she was 13, and
began dating Tommy a year later. Tommy was a sixth generation resident of
Bridgeport and he attended High School in Swedesboro. He was a veteran serving
in the Navy Reserve, before marrying Carolyn (nee Newton) in 1956 and they
settled in Bridgeport.
Tommy served on the Logan Twp.
Board of Education for several years and he was a member of the Scottish Rite
Freemasons. He loved the Jersey Shore, cars and model trains. Tom loved
entertaining his girls with Christmas lights, home movies and 4th
of July fireworks and all their friends in the neighborhood.
After Tommy’s retirement in 1991
from Mobil Oil Corporation, they retired to Edgewater, FL. Carolyn was an
active volunteer for Bert Fish Hospital and was a member of the New Smyrna
Beach Citizens on Patrol. Tommy enjoyed fixing things and doing odd jobs for
the neighbors.
They are survived by their
daughters, Karen and Vicki, both of Edgewater, FL and Lori of Mullica Hill;
and nieces Marty Collins of Gibbstown and Margaret Kemp of Ft Myers, FL.
Carolyn is survived by her sisters, Rosalynn McFall of Louisville, KY and
Suzanne Saunders of Jackson, MA. Carolyn was predeceased by her brother, Roy
Newton, Tommy was predeceased by his sister, Margie O’Donald.
Interment St. Paul’s Cemetery,
Bridgeport.
HAINES –
George G. Haines, age 83, of Mt.
Royal died on April 26.
Mr. Haines was born in Mt. Royal
and lived there all his life. He was a farmer and had also worked for Gulf Oil
for 17 years. Mr. Haines enjoyed hunting, dancing, playing cards, horseshoes,
trips to Lancaster County, and the Gloucester County 4-H Fair.
Husband of the late Geraldine M.
(Gerry), he is survived by one daughter, Dona L. Haines of Mt. Royal and two
grandchildren, Melanie and Noel Herring.
Interment in Eglington Cemetery.
Contributions in George’s memory may be made to Friends Meeting c/o Walter
Pierson, 892 Marion Rd., Woodbury, NJ 08096 or Gloucester County-4-H Fair
Association, PO Box 149, Clayton, NJ 08312.
GRUBER
-- Carl W. Gruber, Jr. (Bill), age 55 of Mickleton, went home on April 27.
Bill was born in Woodbury and had been a resident of Gloucester County all his
life.
He had worked for Mobil Oil in
Paulsboro and presently was a Service Center Manager for Hagemeyer in Logan
Township. He was a Master Model Railroader and a member and former president
of the Mid-East Region of the National Model Railroad Association. Bill was a
faithful part of the Fellowship Bible Church family and was a sponsor of a
child for Children’s’ Fellowship of India.
Much-loved husband of Sarah (Sandy,
nee Sexauer), he is also survived by son Albert of Indianapolis, IN, daughter
Tara of West Deptford, his mother Jean Gruber of Mickleton, three brothers
Barry Gruber (Stella) of Mickleton, Paul Gruber (Joyce) of Paulsboro, John
Gruber (Pat) of Clayton, and his faithful friends “Boomer” & “Casey”.
Interment will be in Eglington
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Focus on the
Family, 8655 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920 or Children’s’
Fellowship of India, 151 Plum Creek Rd., North East, MD 21901.
MENDEN
– Warren F. Menden. Always a Marine, Warren’s soul belonged to Jesus, and the
rest of him belonged to the Corps. It was there he acquired the skills to help
him succeed in life. A die hard Buffalo Bills fan, he wouldn’t back down even
in the heart of Eagles Country. So regimented that he had a perfect attendance
record with his bowling league, even if that meant playing through a heart
attack and immediately after a stroke.
Church was more than a Sunday
affair. Warren was always willing to volunteer for the Lord and help a church
grow.
Warren, an MP, met Susie Smith at
the bowling alley in Quantico and shortly after purchased a ring. Somehow the
ring got lost but that did not thwart them from spending 52 years together.
Warren is survived by his fellow
Marine and wife, Susie, and sons: Harvey, Steven, and Kevin, and his “sweet
thing” daughter, Janeen Bruynell, 11 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by the Daley Life
Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Donations to Bethel Bible Church, 20 S.
Elmwood Ave, Carneys Point would be appreciated.
DOERRMANN
– James F. Doerrmann. Jim wore a perpetual smile and was quick with a chuckle.
He was reliable and determined to do good and necessary things. That license
plate “SHS 42” always produced a smile and wave. After serving in WWII as a
sergeant in the Army he returned home to farm with family. Later he became the
Municipal Clerk for Woolwich Twp. and retired after 27 years. Retirement
brought more time to golf (with Myrtle Beach trips), fish, hunt and bowl.
Septembers found him in Townsend’s Inlet on his boat “Good Grief”. It was
there that he taught his daughter and grandkids the fine art of pulling in the
big one. Jim was active with the Paulsboro-Swedesboro Masonic Lodge F&AM #157.
Jim married his high school
sweetheart, Marion Rainey and they spent the last 62 years together. He is
also survived by daughter, Susan Osborn, grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) Osborn,
Shannon (Barry) Gandy, and great grandchildren Rylee and Colin Osborn and
Savanna Gandy; his sister Mary Urion.
Services were held in Daley Life
Celebration Studio, Swedesboro with burial in Lake Park Cemetery.
Donations to Bethesda UM Church,
1433 Kings Highway,
Swedesboro 08085 will be appreciated.
FRANK
– Edith had a nurturing spirit: when there was a need she was there to fill
it. An unkind word never passed her lips: she lived her Christian Faith. “I’ll
say a prayer for you” was her mantra. Hallmark will see a downturn in earning:
Edith remembered every birthday and holiday and made get well cards a top
priority. Butterflies and plants were her constant reminders that life springs
eternal: this week she filled pots outside her home with spring flowers.
Volunteering was a lifelong commitment: during WWII she was a hostess at USO
dances, as a young mother she volunteered with both the Girl and Boy Scouts
and she as always active in her church.
She celebrated a 60 year
anniversary with husband Jim and was mother of James, Fredric, Charles, Susan
Forsythe and Jeremy; sister of Emily Bunten; grandmother of 11 and
great-grandmother of 2.
Services were held at the Daley
Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro.
EACHUS
– Ella V. Eachus (nee Lyons) age 90, longtime resident of Mullica Hill, passed
away May 3 at home.
Mrs. Eachus and her late husband
started Wellacrest Farms in Mullica Hill and were dairy farmers for many
years. She did the bookkeeping and many other tasks associated with running
the farm. She enjoyed taking care of her family and her garden, both of which
flourished under her care.
Beloved wife of the late V. Willard
Eachus; loving mother of Virgil (Patsy) of Sewell, Milton (Margery) of
Pilesgrove, T. Glenn (Ella Mae) of Deerfield, Leslie (Vicky) of Mo., Karen
(Clifford) Taylor of Gouveneur, NY, Brian (Kathy) of Mullica Hill, Ward
(Marianne) of Mullica Hill, and the late D. Wayne Eachus; devoted grandmother
of 20; great-grandmother of 23; dear sister of Doris Chester, and
sister-in-law of Rose Lyons.
Pre-deceased also by her parents
Chalkey and Emma (Eldridge) Lyons, brothers C. Duell, Ralph J., George B., and
J. Arthur Lyons, and sisters Ruth Dawson, Thelma Norton and Naomi Dennis.
Contributions can be made to
Gloucester County 4-H Livestock Scholarship Fund, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton,
NJ 08312.
KNORR
– Dorothy M. Knorr (nee Deakin), age 87 of Mickleton, and a former long time
resident of Pennsville, passed away on May 5 at her residence.
Survived by daughters, Bobbie K.
Jones and her husband Robert, Marilyn Doerrmann and her husband Richard, and
Linda Morgan all of Gibbstown, Stepson, Robert Knorr and his wife Kim of West
Chester, PA, sister Marjorie Atkins of Washington, VA, seven grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren, also survived by special friends, Margaret Hogan of
Carney’s Point, and Maxine Drew of CT.
Dorothy retired from DuPont
Chambers Works, Deepwater, and taught dancing for many years.
Please make contributions to the
charity of the donor’s choice.
KNIGHT
– Arabella “Belle” Knight of Swedesboro/Paulsboro, age 72, passed away on May
9. She is survived by her six children.
BALDWIN –
H. Wilson Baldwin age 88 years of
Mickleton died May 15 in his home. Mr. Baldwin was born in Philadelphia,
raised in Gloucester City and lived in East Greenwich for the last 35 years.
He worked for New York Ship and later retired from Mobil Oil. Co., Paulsboro
after 37 years service as a Storeroom Clerk. Mr. Baldwin was a past member of
the Kiwanis Club of Brooklawn. He was an avid gardener and fisherman and he
enjoyed following the stock market.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of 65 years, M. Gwendolyn Baldwin (nee Wilson) of Mickleton; his children,
Jack and Mariann Baldwin of West Deptford, Jean and Philip Gerberick II of
Seven Valleys, PA; 10 grandchildren, his sister, Helen Rodney of Deptford and
several nieces and nephews. Mr. Baldwin was predeceased by his daughter, Mary
Baldwin Watson.
Services were held in the
McBride-Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Interment Eglington Cemetery,
Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5
Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
HILDITCH
– John J. Hilditch Sr., age 67, of
Swedesboro, died suddenly on May 17. Born in Gibbstown, he was a life long
resident of the area. John attended Swedesboro High School, a former member of
the Swedesboro Lions Club and a member of the Swedesboro-Paulsboro Masonic
Lodge #157 F&AM, Paulsboro. John retired in 1993 from the Boro of Swedesboro
where he worked in the water-sewer Department. He continued working in the
maintenance department for Walt’s Bus Service in Pedricktown for 15 years.
John and his wife Gale would have been married 40 years at the end of May.
Besides his wife Gale (nee
Thomson), John is survived by a son John Jr. and wife Theresa (Lulu), devoted
grandfather of John III, Zachary and Lukas, a brother Alan F., his
mother-in-law Rose Thomson, sister-in-law Doris Sexton, several nieces and
nephews, and his best friend Walt Leibfarth.
Services were held in the Cheega
Funeral Home, Swedesboro with interment Lake Park Cemetery, Woolwich Twp.
Contributions in his memory to the Woolwich Fire Company, 1517 Kings Hwy.,
Swedesboro, NJ 08085, would be appreciated.
HILES
– Betty M. Hiles, age 74 of Harrisonville, died May 19 in Underwood-Memorial
Hospital, Woodbury.
Born in Woodbury, daughter of the
late Dwight and Kathleen (nee Allen) McCracken, she had been a lifelong area
resident.
A homemaker, Mrs. Hiles enjoyed the
beach and singing, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and
great grandchildren over the years.
Betty was the loving wife of J.
Robert Hiles for over 58 years. She is also survived by her son and
daughter-in-law, Rodney D. and LouAnne Hiles of Woodstown; her daughter,
Bonnie L. Hiles of Elmer, her grandchildren, Nathan and Tracy Hiles, Jill and
Hal Fisher, Timothy Ferguson, Stacey and Sonny Sprague, Judith Ferguson, and
Christine and Joey Blandino; her great grandchildren, Kiera, Zachary, Breanna,
Ben, Cole, Josh, Jarrett and Aydean, plus two more “in the ovens”. She is also
survived by her brother, Jack McCracken and her sisters, Jean Foster and Nancy
Thomas.
In addition to her parents, Betty
was predeceased by her sister, Paulette Hickman and her infant brothers, Jimmy
and Benjamin.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
