Garrison
– Blanche M Garrison.
The main thrust in
Blanche's life was caring for others. She was blessed with five children that
she raised single handedly. At the same time Blanche served as President of
the Ladies Auxiliary to Woolwich Fire Company. When her children were on their
own she worked as a home health aide. She was caring for others again. On a
senior Citizen bus trip to Canada Blanche met a gentleman, Moore Garrison and
a love story began. They shared many wonderful times until his death in 1990.
Her surviving children are: Louisa Ponder, William Barber Jr., Alice Carson,
and Rose Brickner. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Karen Centenzo, Dawn
Barber, Edward Barber, Jr., David Barber, Michelle Athanasiou, Andrew Brickner,
Edward Carson, Jr., Elizabeth Carson and 16 great grandchildren. She was pre
deceased by her first husband, William Barber, Sr. and a son Edward H. Barber,
Sr. Blanche died on February 7. Donations to Woolwich Fire Co., 1519 Kings
Hwy., Swedesboro, NJ 08085 in memory of Blanche will be appreciated.
ORTIGA
– Thomas R.
Ortiga, Jr. who was born on Dec. 26, to Thomas R. Ortiga, Sr. and the late
Gladys B. Ortiga, passed away on Jan. 8 at the age of 56 at Crozer Chester
Medical Center.
He graduated from Saint James
High school 1971 and attended Cheyney University.
Beginning at the age of 8 he
started the journey into the professional realm through various employment
fields. He was able to adapt to the different occupations whether it be as a
child social worker, an orderly , a volunteer firefighter, an E.M.T. and
finally an employee at Kimberly Clark, formerly known as Scott Paper Company,
where he stayed for approximately 16 years. His employment there unfortunately
ended early due to medical complications. However, he chose to continue
advancing his abilities by becoming a certified locksmith. He used these
skills any time he was asked by family, friends, and church members.
Although disabled physically his emotional and mental capabilities were
never altered. He would always offer an ear and express words of encouragement
to all.
Thomas was a devoted member
of Living Hope Worship Center. He served as sound engineer for Sunday worship
and for various church theatrical productions. He also served on the Board of
Trustees with wisdom and distinction. Additionally, he was responsible for the
organizing and implementation of the Satellite Prayer Center - a phone in
prayer ministry that received calls from across America and Canada.
In his down time he could
always be found watching one of his DVDs whether it be at home or in his
vehicle while chauffeuring his beloved wife to any appointment.
His stern attitude made you
respect his opinion, but his papa bear interior always comforted you.
He was a loving husband,
great father, caring son, dependable brother, affectionate grandfather, loyal
friend and a dedicated man of God. For all of this and more he will be truly
missed but never forgotten.
He is survived by his wife of
30 years, Alberta C. Ortiga, daughters, Jena Dionne Nickerson, Jameca Danielle
Ortiga, and Jakea Deneen Ortiga, granddaughter Emaree Nickerson-Wright and
grandson Elijah Nickerson-Wright, Brothers William A. Ortiga, Sr. ( Hershella)
and Anthony B. Ortiga, Sr. (Natalie), and Sisters Constance A. Ortiga and Ava
Ortiga, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews.
He is predeceased by
Stepmother Theresa Ortiga, Sister Joanne V. Latoison and granddaughter Lila
Syan Ortiga Brown.
BRANCO
– Thomas Branco, 51, of Clarksboro died Jan. 2.
It's tough not
to love a guy whose truck is full of Butterscotch Krimpets and Peanut Butter
Kandy Kakes. Tom’s warm smile and easy going nature made it even tougher. He
was an asset around the house. He was a humble man who liked to cook and
maintain the yard. When not doing chores around the house you’d most likely
find him in his special spot with his remote in hand either yelling at a
football game or falling asleep. He used his lifelong athletic skills as a
coach with Tee Ball and Basketball. He believed the Godfather was the only
movie that needed to be watched more than once, and with marshmallows in his
mouth he did a spot on Brando. If near a body of water he’d have a pole in his
hand. He’d always share his catch and probably even cook it for you. He lived
his faith and was active at the Evangelical U.M. Church. A young woman named
Diane (nee Coles) would approach him while they both stocked shelves at
Thriftway. He tested her allegiances on their first date, an Eagles/Dallas
game: fitting for a 24-year ticket holder. Their marriage would be blessed by
children: Thomas, Nicholas and Adina. He is also survived by his brother,
Nicholas and sisters, Maryann Haberle and Judy Hozalski. Services were held at
the Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Donations to Evangelical U.M.
Church, 14 West Cohawkin Rd., Clarksboro 08020 will be appreciated.
MONAHON
– Mary A. (nee Minnitti) Monahon passed away on Jan. 8 in Coppehill,
Tennessee.
Formerly of
Swedesboro, she is survived by 12 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. She is predeceased by three sons, James W. Monahon Jr., Robert
E. Monahon, and Lawrence Monahon.
WAGNER
– Jennifer T. Wagner (nee Furlan), of Swedesboro, age 41, died suddenly on
Jan. 18. Beloved wife of Frank J. Wagner; devoted mother of Gavin and Juanito;
loving daughter of Louis and Fran Furlan; loving sister of Dr. Louis Furlan
(Jeannie), Denis Coyle (John); Aunt of Alicia and Rachel Furlan, Ella, Natalie
and Julia Coyle; daughter-in-law of Erhardt and Siggie Wagner; sister-in-law
of Tom Wagner (Antoinette) and Julie Wagner.
JOHNSON --
Charles
Perry.
A graveside
service celebrating his 85 great years was held for Charles on Jan. 26. He
died in Chattanooga, TN where he was residing but had definite roots in
Gloucester County. He resided in Gibbstown with his late wife, Verna . He
retired from the DuPont plant in Deepwater and moved to FL after meeting and
marrying his second wife, Ellenora. They later relocated to Chattanooga.
Charles was a Past Master of the Swedesboro-Paulsboro Masonic Lodge in the
late sixties. His survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Sue Barber and
grandsons, Edward, Jr. and David Barber, and 7 great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Daley Life Celebration Studio.
HINKLE – Daniel M. Hinkle Sr., age 59
years, of Bridgeport died Jan. 28 in Crozer Medical Center, Chester, PA. Mr.
Hinkle was born in Woodbury, raised in Pitman and lived in Woodbury until
2005. He recently lived in Bridgeport. Mr. Hinkle worked as an Equipment
Manager for Eagle Point Refinery in Westville for nearly 40 years. He was an
avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time on the water. Mr. Hinkle also liked
camping and car racing.
He is
survived by his children, Amy Thum and her fiancé Ed Barber of Swedesboro
Daniel M. Jr. and Jen Hinkle of National Park; his grandchildren, Mikaela,
Casey, Daniel III, Alexis and Edward; his parents, Jack and Miriam Hinkle of
Laurel, DE; his brothers, John and Donna Hinkle of Lauren, DE, David and Joann
Hinkle of Lansdale, PA; his extended family, Mart, Myrna and Marty Shurr of
Bridgeport, Florence Cossaboon of Cape May Courthouse, Jim and Janalee Riley
of Gibbstown and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangement by McBride-Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. The family would prefer
contributions be made in his memory to The Gift of Life Program, 401 N. 3rd
St., Phila., PA 19123-4101.
CUTHBERT – Corbin Eric Cuthbert,
affectionately known as “Corbie”, age 10, of Mullica Hill, died suddenly and
tragically on Jan. 31.
Corbie,
a fourth grade student at Pleasant Valley School, was a nice boy who was loved
by all and enjoyed having fun, especially skateboarding, playing basketball
and riding dirt bikes.
Beloved
son of Lorraine Emma and Harold Cuthbert, both of Mullica Hill. Loving brother
of Ashley, Courtney, Rusty, and Kylie Cuthbert. Dear grandson of Nancy
Cuthbert and William Walters of Mullica Hill, Anne and Dick Rhoads of
Georgetown, DE, Walt and Sandy Tyldesley of Voorhees; and great-grandson of
Walter Tyldesley Sr. Corbie is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles,
cousins, close friends and his best friend, Andre.
Contributions in Corbie’s memory made to Harrison Twp. Youth Basketball (HTYB),
PO Box 765, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 would be greatly appreciated.
JOHNSON -- Howard "Jody" J. Johnson, Jr.
57 of Carneys Point passed away peacefully at home on Monday February 1, 2010
surrounded by his family.
Born in
Salem, NJ, son of the late Howard J. and Doris M. Johnson of Carneys Point,
Jody was a lifelong resident of Carneys Point.
Jody
was an electrician. He loved watching sports, playing softball and most of all
his family.
He was
a member of the Carneys Point Servicemen’s Club.
He is
survived by his devoted and loving wife of 38 years, Jodee M. (nee Ford)
Johnson, daughter Alisha L. Hunt and her husband David of Logan Twp., sons,
Calim J. Johnson of Carneys Point and Kyle J. Johnson and his wife Dana of
Carneys Point, his grandchildren, Savannah Marie Johnson, Cooper Johnson Hunt
and Parker David Hunt, and his step grandchildren, Rebekah, Charlotte and
Foster Hunt, all of Logan Twp.
Jody is
also survived by his brother and sister in law Jeffrey and Janice Johnson of
Vineland, NJ, nephew and niece, Andrew and Bethany Johnson, other nieces,
Loretta, Christine (Kevin) and Michelle (Glen).
Memorials may be made to S.J. HospiceCare, PO Box 160, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
NEWMAN – Edna Gertrude Newman, age 73 of Woolwich Township died Feb.
4 in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Lucasville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edison Willard and
Mary Gertrude (Minford) Kuhn. She was a graduate of Goldey Beacom College and
was a member of the First Edition Bowling League at the Glassboro Playdrome
Bowling Alley.
Edna was a kind and caring person all her life. She was a wonderful,
loving, and much loved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and
great grandmother. She was a dedicated Christian woman, strong in her faith,
who lived a quite life. She loved nature and the outdoors, spent much time
working in her yard and garden, and enjoyed bird watching in her favorite
spot. She was an avid football fan and loved her Buckeyes of Ohio State
University. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling with her
league, and playing handbells at her church. Edna’s legacy as a soft-spoken,
kind, and gentle soul is a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, Edna was predeceased by her husband, Vernon T.
Newman, in March of 1990; her brothers, John Franklin Kuhn and Harold David
Kuhn; her infant sister, Carol Irene Kuhn; and her sister, Mary Agnes Warner.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Carol Lynn and Tracy
Swank and Beverly Ann and John Bonsall; her granddaughters Jessica Lynn
Pruette and Macayla Marie Redrow; and her great grandson Trevor L. Waddington,
her sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth and William Evans and Judy and Edmond
Meyer. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial in Lake Park Cemetery, Swedesboro.
Memorial contributions in Edna’s memory may be made to the American Cancer
Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or to Holy Redeemer
Hospice, 150 East Ninth Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078.
AZZARI -- Rosanne Azzari Bennett of Escondido, CA, passed away on
Friday, February 5, 2010. A native of Swedesboro, NJ she was born October 3,
1951 to her parents Edavide (Dave) and Silia Azzari, who preceded her in
death. She married the love of her life, Paul Bennett, on July 9, 1983.Their
career paths led them to happy years in New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio
and California. She was a devoted member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in
Escondido, and was very active for the past several years in the Big Sisters
Program. She was known as “The Italian Martha Stewart” who loved dancing,
playing Scrabble, and the beach at Ocean City, NJ. Rosanne couldn’t have
enough shoes, clothes, and jewelry. She was beloved by a global circle of
friends for her laughing, loving spirit and her beautiful smile.
Rosanne gave so much of herself by volunteering at numerous church
organizations-she was so very charitable, she was a true example of what God
calls us to be.
She is survived by her husband Paul, her brother John Azzari and his wife
Leeann, nieces Natalie and Gabrielle of Mullica Hill, as well as a large
extended family of dear aunts, uncles, and cousins. Big Sister to Alyssa.
Interment will be in St. Josephs Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be
directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters memorial contribution for Rosanne Bennett
at
www.bbbs.org/rosannebennett .
MARKS –
Francis H. “Frank” Marks, 88, died on Feb. 8, formerly of Barrington and a
teacher and coach at Kingsway Regional High School.
Beloved son of the late William K. and Mary T.
Marks. Dear brother of Anne Walker and the late William D. Marks and Alma
Marks. He is also survived by a niece.
Mr. Marks was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, seeing
action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was also a member and past commander of
the Barrington VFW Post #7247. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Rider
College and a Master’s degree from Rutgers. Mr. Marks started teaching at
Swedesboro High School in 1951 and continued teaching at Kingsway Regional
High School, where he also coached track, cross county and was yearbook
advisor, retiring in 1985. He was elected to the South Jersey Coaches Hall of
Fame in 1980.
The family requests contributions be made to
Kingsway Regional High School, 201 Kings Highway, Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 for
the Frank Marks Most Courageous Athlete Award, given annually to a deserving
senior athlete.
CARTER –
Trumella Carter, age 75, died Feb. 9. She was a
resident of Logan Township for 50 years, daughter of the late George and Nanny
Little. She was a member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Woolwich Township.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children
Cornell, Brandy, Greg, Mark and Kim Carter, and a host of relatives and
friends.
