SHIVELER --
Jay H. Shiveler, 63, of Naples, Florida passed away on October 24. Born February
11, 1948 he was the son of George and Mabel Shiveler, formerly of Mickleton.
Jay grew up in East Greenwich Twp. and graduated from Kingsway High School and
University of Wisconsin with honors.
Jay is survived by his wife Gloria Shiveler; his children Jason Shiveler of
Naples, Danielle Shiveler of Fort Lauderdale, his mother Mabel, a sister, a
brother, aunts, uncle and many cousins from both sides of his family.
Jay was a
kind and giving man throughout his life, truly being an advocate of those in
need. His lifelong passion for farming made him very active in the Agriculture
community. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Memorial
contributions in Jay's honor may be made to Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler
Street, Fort Myers FL 33901,
www.fighthunger@harrychapinfoodbank.org
ROTH
– Mark David Roth of Mullica Hill passed away May 1. A graduate of Abington
Heights High School, Clarks Summit, PA and Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA,
his passion for helping others started early in his teens through volunteer work
in local charities.
As owner
of Eden Rock, an assisted living facility, and President of Capital Consulting,
both in Delaware, he continued his personal dedication. He served on the
Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter for many years.
Mark was
a world traveler and acquaintances made on these adventures became lifelong
friends. Close companions were cherished and will miss him dearly. Memorial
contributions suggested to: Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399
Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
HANST
– William Rogers Hanst, age 89, of Mullica Hill, died Nov. 22.
An
innovative builder, carpenter and developer during the 1950’s – 1990’s, he
enjoyed teaching his skills to others and in doing so educated and motivated
many lives and careers during his 60+ years in construction. He built many
exclusive solar and contemporary homes throughout the Delaware Valley and he was
years ahead of his peers in the use of passive solar design.
Bill was
a decorated Army Air Force pilot with 490th Bomber Group during World
War II. He was activated on Oct. 1, 1943 and flew more than 140 missions during
his career of military service. He piloted both B-24’s and B-17’s and flew food
drops and POW Rescue missions from
Austria.
Following his military service he continued to fly and enjoyed sharing this
experience with anyone he could get to explore the skies with him.
Fond
memories of both Bill and his loving wife Audrey will be enjoyed by his family
and friends.
Husband
of the late Audrey Lillian (nee Sluseman), he is survived by his son David B.
Hanst of Newfield, grandchildren Sarah Danielle Hanst and Brian Daniel Hanst.
Brother John and sisters Margaret, Betty and Joan. He was predeceased by his
son, Roger Hanst, daughter-in-law Erica G. Daniels-Hanst and brothers Bob and
Phil.
Contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
LEAP
– Milton S. Leap. He was a quiet man. Maybe that’s why in 72 years of marriage
an unkind word was never said nor did an argument ever ensue. Milton’s daily
routine always included a morning and evening stroll and a car ride through the
Gloucester/Salem countryside. He was always ready to go for a ride but was
equally happy just tinkering on his car. He not only attended weekly services at
the First Presbyterian Church in Swedesboro but served as a Deacon and Sexton.
His meticulous nature made him a great handyman; he did the job right the first
time. Both his Church and DuPont Chambersworks benefited from that trait. He
spent 36 years at DuPont keeping their equipment in perfect running order.
Milt
wasn’t much for sitting around except if he was rooting for the Phil’s or
cheering Jeff Gordon.
When he
met his wife, Gladys, she wasn’t exactly thrilled with his work coveralls. When
he asked her out, he came dressed to the nines. He turned her head and they were
together ever since. Their first date was to Riverview Beach Park and the Tunnel
of Love. He was her first beau and she his first girl. They got engaged the day
of her graduation from Swedesboro High 1938 and married the next year. She
remained the highlight of his life until the end. They were blessed with two
sons, Milton Jr. and Jim.
Services
were held in the Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro with burial at Lake
Park Cemetery.
Donations
to
Friends
Village,
One Friends Dr., Woodstown, NJ 08098, Compassionate Care Hospice,
600 Highland Dr., Suite 624,
Westampton NJ 08060 or First Presbyterian Church,
1526 Kings Hwy.,
Swedesboro, NJ 08085 will be appreciated.
WELCH
– Edward L. Welch Jr. When he wasn’t supervising the control room at Phil.
Electric, Ed could be found reciting or writing poetry, hunting, or roofing. He
put in a lot of time at PECO so he could savor time off. Then he’d fit in
fishing with road trips to Canada and Alaska with buddies. Somehow he found time
to tee it up with his grandsons. By marrying an Italian (or because he cooked so
well), Ed became an honorary member of Sons of Italy in Paulsboro.
A Sadie
Hawkins dance got him into the arms of his future bride, Dolores Rotella. Her
friends double dared her to ask him to the dance. It was years later when he was
a Merchant Marine that they got reunited and the sparks flew. Their 49 year
marriage brought about four children: Karen (John) Casella, Kelli-Ann (Roy)
Parkell, Kristen (Dexter) Grant, and Keith (Juanita), and then those special
grandchildren to spoil: Angelina and Austin Welch, Nicholas and Sophia Casella,
James and Robert Parkell, Jonathan and Lauren Grant. He is also survived by a
brother, Richard and a sister, Deborah DeBerardinis.
Services
were held in the Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro with burial in
Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery, West Chester, PA.
Donations
to Brain Injury Assoc. of NJ, 825 Georges Rd., 2nd Flr., North
Brunswick, NJ 08902 in memory of Ed will be appreciated.
REID
– Nancy L. Reid, age 63 of Mullica Hill passed away on Nov 29.
Born in
Woodbury, she had been a resident of Mullica Hill all her life. She was a
graduate of Clearview High School Class of 1966 and later worked for Owens
Illinois in Glassboro. Nancy also worked for CJ’s Bus Service in Elk Twp. She
lived traveling, adored her animals and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Nancy
is survived by her sister-in-law Suzan C. Reid of Salem, nephew and nieces,
Raymond S. Reid, Claudine Poole, Amee Weist and their families, best friends
Wayne and Bobbie Villanova.
Nancy
was predeceased by brother Raymond Reid.
Contribution in Nancy’s memory may be made to Gloucester County Animal Shelter,
1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312.
QUATTROCHI – Roberta J. Quattrochi (nee Compton), 72, formerly of
Bridgeport, passed away Dec. 2.
She is
the wife of the late Salvatore Quattrochi, beloved mother of Rita M. Weber,
Judith A. Schriner, David Quattrochi, sister of Betty Trader, survived by her
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her companion Dennis Blake of Clifton
Heights.
Interment
in Paul’s Cemetery,
Bridgeport.
SORBELLO – Samuel F. Sorbello, 78, of Mullica Hill died Dec. 7.
Sam
Sorbello lived the American dream. He married his high school sweetheart and
started a successful business which impacted the dinner table at every home in
our area.
Samuel F.
Sorbello was born in Mullica Hill in 1933 into a home where no English was
spoken. He attended public school through the 11th grade and then
went to work on the family vegetable farm. At 22, against all advice, he
ventured into farming on his own.
He and
his wife, Rose, used most of their cash wedding gifts to buy a used tractor and
to make ends meet. In 1960 he began planting fruit trees, all peaches. After
seven years he completed the transition from vegetables to fruit.
Growing
and selling peaches changed the family business in more ways than Sam could
imagine. In the era when Sam farmed, each picking was packed and shipped to
market immediately. This practice delivered wonderful products to Philadelphia
but, at the height of the peach harvest, glutted the market and greatly
depressed prices. Sam soon noticed that, only weeks after the New Jersey harvest
peaked and supply dwindled, the price of a bushel of peaches rose dramatically.
In 1964
Sam and Rose built their first cold storage building that could be chilled to 36
degrees F. With cold storage available, Sam could hold the last 6,000 bushels of
his harvest in reserve until other farms had picked and sold their fruit.
Delivering to merchants in Philadelphia a few weeks later, he tripled the value
of the peaches he had stored because he was the only grower with a supply. In
1973, Sam built a refrigerated warehouse for frozen food. Frozen seafood and
blueberries were among the first such products he stored.
In 1978
he responded to a customer’s request and built the first USDA inspection
facility in the
Philadelphia
area. This venture was in response to a meat importer dissatisfied with the
service available from New York City’s port. This facility attracted the
business of many beef importers who formerly relied on New York and shortly
thereafter Philadelphia dominated this business.
Sam and a
business partner expanded, buying frozen food facilities in Philadelphia and
Camden. One Camden warehouse, “Dockside” was the largest portside frozen foods
warehouse in the world. But, over time, the environment in which these
businesses operated chaffed on Sam. He was happiest in Mullica Hill and so, in
1981, sold his interest and returned to his roots.
As a
younger man, Sam enjoyed hunting in the rural area of Mullica Hill. When he
retired, he took up golf and loved it. Sam and his wife, Rose, enjoyed many
great years in Longboat Key, FL where he fished and boated. Sam served on the
South Harrison Township Committee and the School Board. He was never afraid of a
challenge and Sam’s brave determination will be with his family forever.
Sam is
survived by his wife of 55 years, Rose (nee Cristaufo). Beloved father of Fred
and his wife, Cheryl and Samuel J. and his wife Colleen.
Grandfather of Daniel A., Alexandra D., Jeffrey J. and Nathaniel A. Sorbello.
Great-grandfather of Alexander C. Sorbello. Brother of Bennie Sorbello, Joseph
Sorbello, Frances Passeri, Fina Rainwear and the late Anna Concove. Nephew of
Sam Bonaccorsi.
Interment
St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Twp. Donations: Jefferson Foundation for Crohn’s
Disease Research, 925 Chestnut St., Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
KOSTICK – Anthony J. Kostick, age 55, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 10
after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Formerly of Upper Darby, he has lived
in Mt. Royal for the past 11 years. Tony attended
St. Joseph’s
University, was a graduate of the
University
of Pennsylvania and received his Master’s Degree from Wharton School of
Business. Tony worked for the University of Pennsylvania in Administration for
over 25 years. He served on the East Greenwich School Board and was actively
involved in community service. He was a devoted husband, father and loyal
friend.
He is
survived by his wife Tamara L. (nee Stull), children Amanda Bauer, Heather
Kostick and Alexander Kostick, sisters Barbara Spinosa, Louise Smith, brother
Francis and many nieces and nephews.
KADLECIK – Anna Kadlecik (nee Simek), age 87 years of Clarksboro died Dec.
14 in the Shores at Wesley Manor, Ocean City. Mrs. Kadlecik was born in Castkov,
Czechoslovakia and came to America when she was three years old. She lived in
Gloucester County most of her life and worked for many years in the cafeteria at
Kingsway High School. She was a member of St. Stephen’s
Lutheran
Church, Woodbury where she belonged to the Altar Guild and the WELCA Women’s
Group. In her free time, Mrs. Kadlecik enjoyed cross stitch, baking and cooking
for her family.
She is
survived by her children, Andrew and Joan Kadlecik of Somers Point, Ruth and
David Ferretti of Elkton, MD, Mary Jan and Donald Williams of Wilkes Barre, PA,
Anne Kadlecik of Clarksboro; 4 grandsons, 1 great-grandson and her brothers,
Edward Simek of Gibbstown and Joseph Simek of Florida. Mrs. Kadlecik was
predeceased by her husband, Michael Kadlecik.
Interment
Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to the
Memorial Fund of St. Stephen’s Church,
230 N. Evergreen Ave.,
Woodbury, NJ 08096.
BARBER
– Richard Barber. He could turn a wrench. For years Richie kept the fleet at
Bentley moving and later years found him keeping Racite farms in business.
Friend and family alike relied on his handyman skills. He’d always be available
to help out as long as your refrigerator was full of Coors. The empties would be
hidden around your house. Grandkids were taught at an early age that since “they
were up” they should get him beer and recycle it when he was done. He was the
quintessential Swedesboro resident. He was born, bred, lived and died within the
one square mile. He even quit a job once because it required he be out of the
boro eight hours a day. His family, home and pool were all he needed for
happiness. Throw in horseshoes and washers and he’d be in heaven.
He was
approached to teach a young lady how to drive. It wasn’t long until the guy with
the pink Ford had won over Barbara. Within a year they’d marry. Their 46 years
marriage was blessed with four children: Amy Morris (Ted), Rich, April Fazio
(John), and Deron (Robin) and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his
brother, Leon, and sisters Mary Mathias and Elaine Matteo. He was predeceased by
a sister, Bobbie Roberts.
GATTUSO – Vincent P. Gattuso, Sr., 86, of Mickleton passed away Dec. 15. He
is the beloved husband of Lucy A. (nee Sciamannetti), devoted father of Angela
(John) Lucas, Vincent Gattuso, loving grandfather of John, Michael (Jessie),
Joseph, great grandfather of Ashlyn, Samantha, Kristina, Deano, Elaina, and
brother-in-law of Pauline Gattuso. Predeceased by his siblings Andrew, Anthony,
Theresa, Catherine and Angelina.
Vince was
born in Paulsboro, and avid Yankees fan and Paulsboro High School sports fan. He
loved being with his family, especially enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren. He also looked forward to spending summers at the shore with his
great grandchildren and his family.
Entombment
Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s
choice.
LOIZEAUX – Suzanne A. Loizeaux (nee Antinucci), 48 years of Mullica Hill
died suddenly on Dec. 15.
A loving
and dedicated wife, mother and friend who selflessly devoted her time and
affections to the people she held dear. Suzanne enjoyed the comforts of being
home and taking care of her family. She was cherished at home for her skill in
the kitchen and loved seeing the Eagles win over the Giants. Suzanne’s true
passion was cheering on her children at every tournament, game and competition.
Suzanne and Steve spent the last few years traveling to college lacrosse games
and vacations in Hawaii, Paris and the Caribbean. A mother’s love, a wife’s
touch and a dear friend’s helpful hands will be missed by many.
Beloved
wife of 26 years to Stephen; devoted mother of Bradford A. and Jessica L.’
adoring daughter of Alfred and Claire (Roy) Tierney; dear sister of Mary Jane
Ferreri, Richard, James and Donald; loving owner of Gooch and the late Roxy.
Donations
may be made in her name to the Cooper Foundation – Palliative Care Program, 1
Cooper Plaza,
Camden,
NJ 08103.
PANDORF – Glenn V. Pandorf, Sr., age 50 of
South Harrison,
died Dec. 15.
Born in
Passaic, NJ he had been a resident of the South Jersey area for over 16 years.
Glenn worked for his family business, Pandorf Realty and enjoyed hunting,
fishing, working with his hands and spending time down the shore, fishing and
going to the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ. He had a great love for his
girlfriend, children, family and friends.
He is
survived by his children, Kristina L. Pandorf of Swedesboro, Glenn V. Pandorf
and his wife Ashley of Swedesboro, and their mother Maureen E. Pandorf, Kevin
and Michael Pandorf of South Harrison and their mother Donna Seig-DeSantis, his
mother, Dorothy J. Pandorf (nee Tuting) of South Harrison, grandchildren,
Alexander, Andrew and Alyssa, his sister, Luann Pandorf of East Rutherford,
brothers Michael Pandorf of Saylorsburg, PA and Anthony Pandorf Jr. of South
Harrison. Glenn was predeceased by his father Anthony F. Pandorf Sr., his
brother Kevin and his sister Kathleen.
Interment
in St. Joseph’s Cemetery,
Woolwich
Township.
CAVALLARO – Nancy Cavallaro. She was a strong woman in motion. She never ate
a meal sitting down and her days weren’t over till all her family’s needs were
met. Nancy lived an organic lifestyle long before it was trendy. The farm was
practically self-sufficient. They raised everything they ate and Nancy tended to
a 6 acre garden. Nothing ever went to waste. Sunday started with her making
gravy (using canned tomatoes from her garden) and gathering her family for
dinner.
She
worked shoulder to shoulder with her husband on the Repaupo farm where you’d
regularly hear her singing “Sweet Caroline” in the fields. Most would view her
life as hard: for her it was pure joy. Later years found her snatching up her
grandkids to give them hugs and kisses, caring for her cats, crocheting afghans
and dollies and tending to her flowers.
Nancy
married the man of her drams, the late Fred. Their 46 year marriage was blessed
with 7 children: the late Tom, Lucy (Frank) Pennell, Nancy Ann Cavallaro, Fred
Jr., Mary Leonardi, John, and Tina (Sal) Leonardi; 17 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Godfrey and was
pre-deceased by three brothers, Tom, Joe and Dan Coco.
Services
were held at the Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Interment St.
Joseph’s Cemetery.
GARGIULO – Andrew E. Gargiulo, age 84, of Mickleton passed away at home on
Dec. 20. Born in Philadelphia, he has resided in Mickleton since 1956. A
graduate of Central High School, Philadelphia and the Hussian School of Fine
Arts, Philadelphia. He entered the army at the age of 18 near the end of WWII
and became a Commercial Artist, retiring from Quality Lithograph in
Philadelphia.
Andy was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish,
St. Joseph
site, a charter member of St. Francis Council #7526, Knights of Columbus, member
of the St. Joseph Feast Day Committee and for many years a Lector in the church.
In giving of his talents, Andy painted a landscape depicting the history of St.
Joseph’s Parish for its 125th anniversary which hung in the Church
for many years, designed the drawing of St. Joseph, used for the memorial plates
of the parish and the cover of the parish bulletin. He also painted the Head of
Christ which hung in the sanctuary of St. Joseph’s Church for many years. He was
also a member of the Board of Education for the East Greenwich Township
Elementary Schools.
Andy is
survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Frances (nee Ricca), his twin sons,
Andrew and wife Nancy, Russell M. and Philomena. His grandchildren, Drs. Andrew
M. Jr. and his wife Katherine, Aaron Matthew, ToniMarie and husband Joseph
Schaffer, and Christopher. His great-grandson, Matthew James. Also 5 siblings.
Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Stella Gargiulo.
Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Woolwich Twp. Services were held in
the Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro.
MANN-STEWART – Doris Mann-Stewart (nee
Cairns)
age 79 of Mt. Royal died on Dec. 23 at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Clarksboro with
her family at her side.
Doris was
born in West Deptford, was an East Greenwich Township crossing guard and retired
from the
East
Greenwich School in 1997 as a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed bingo; shopping and
going to the casino’s. She loved and lived for her grandchildren.
Wife of
the late Jack Mann and Frank Stewart and longtime companion of the late James
Schubert. Survived by 3 sons, Fred (Jackie) of Paulsboro; John (Diane) of West
Deptford, Robert (Stephanie) of
Mt.
Royal; a daughter Jaclyn (Calvin) Hommer of
Blandburg,
PA; a brother Francis of Paulsboro; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Interment
Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
