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 Updated: 03/03/2010



GarrisonBlanche 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.


ORTIGAThomas 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.


 

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