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George Booth

George Booth

Aug 28, 2009

On August 28, 2009, of Oaklyn, NJ. Age 88 years. Dear brother of Mary W. Frye, Nancy Frye, Betty Oddi, Thelma Jean Anderson and the late Margaret Mangelli, Jimmy, Billy and Angus Booth. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Booth was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge under...

John R. Stull

John R. Stull

Aug 23, 2009

On August 23, 2009, of Voorhees, NJ. Age 57 years. Dear father of John R. Stull, Jr. of Voorhees, NJ and Michael Plefka of Columbus, NJ. He is also survived by three grandchildren, a sister, Carol Eggers, three brothers, George D. Stull, III, Michael J. Stull and Robert W. Stull, many nieces and nephews, his loving companion, Karen Fisher and...

Manuel R. Zaldivar

Manuel R. Zaldivar

Aug 9, 2009

Suddenly on August 9, 2009, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Silvia Zaldivar. Dear father of Manuel (Delia) Zaldivar, Carlos (Maryann) Zaldivar, Silvia (Jim) Hatzell and Elena (Jon) Paules. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Chelsea, Andrew, Matthew, Jimmy, Jack, Christina, Jane, Manny, Lucy, Mia and Grace. Brother of Ana Alonso and Miguel Zaldivar....

Elizabeth Diservio

Elizabeth Diservio

Aug 3, 2009

On August 3, 2009, of Camden, NJ. Age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Vito DiServio. Dear mother of Anthony (Helen) DiServio of Oaklyn, NJ, Rose (the late Robert) Green of Alabama and the late Claire (the late Chester) Gowell. Also survived by many grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren, her brother, Lawrence (Phyllis) Pepe and several nieces. Relatives...

Ruth L. Marks

Ruth L. Marks

Aug 3, 2009

(nee Lenthe) On August 3, 2009, of Oaklyn, NJ. Age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late William D. Marks. Dear mother of Elizabeth A. Marks. Sister of the late Herman H. Lenthe, Jr., Grace E. Martin and William T. Lenthe. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday 9...

Kimberly Ann Jones

Kimberly Ann Jones

Jul 18, 2009

Suddenly on July 18, 2009, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 23 years. Mother of Andre and Isaiah Simmons and Hailie Jones. Daughter of Cathy Jones of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Sister of P.J. Jones. Granddaughter of Raymond and Shirley Grube of Collingswood, NJ and Marie Jones of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and...

Leonard "Len" Martin

Leonard "Len" Martin

Jul 16, 2009

On July 16, 2009, of Westmont, NJ. Age 82 years. Beloved husband of Gloria Martin (Nee-Cimini). Dear father of Lenore (David) Stafford, Leonard Martin, Jr., Edward Martin, Steven (Sue) Martin and Vincent Martin. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Len was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He enjoyed fishing, boating, sitting in the...

William P. Shay

William P. Shay

Jul 13, 2009

On July 13, 2009, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 89 years. Beloved husband of Evelyn Shay. He is also survived by a brother, Nester (Teresa) Shay of Arizona, a sister-in-law, Joan (the late Hoyt) Jones and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shay was a former Vice President of manufacturing of Garlock, Inc., Camden, NJ. He was also a former...

Josephine Firestone

Josephine Firestone

Jul 12, 2009

(nee Martin) On July 12, 2009, formerly of Haddon Twp., NJ. Age 100 years. Beloved wife of the late George A. Firestone. Dear mother of Carole (Thomas) Tillman, Audrey (the late Leon) Rudinoff, Christine Fleming and the late Joanne McNally. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday 9:30...

Kathleen G. Schaffer

Kathleen G. Schaffer

Jul 9, 2009

(Nee-Grippi) On July 9, 2009, of Audubon, NJ, formerly of Jensen Beach, FL. Age 52 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Schaffer. Dear mother of Angelique R. Grippi. Mom Mom of Emma L. Powell. Loving daughter of Mary E. and the late Emmanuel Grippi. Sister of Eugene E. (Betsy) Grippi, Salvatore J. (Lorraine) Grippi, Joseph N. (Linda) Grippi and...

Steven S. Roop

Steven S. Roop

Jul 6, 2009

Suddenly on July 6, 2009, of Bellmawr, NJ. Age 45 years. He is survived by three daughters, two granddaughters, a sister, Karen (Dennis) Carbonaro, a brother, Albert M. Roop, a niece, Melissa Conroy, a niece-in-law, Nicole Burns and will be missed by his many friends. Steven loved his music, movies and fishing. Memorial Service Friday 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE...

Augusta Ruth Balliet

Augusta Ruth Balliet

Jul 4, 2009

On July 4, 2009, of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 96 years. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Augusta E. Balliet. Dear sister of Walter Balliet of West Collingswood, NJ. Ms. Balliet was a 1932 graduate of Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. She retired in 1959 after 31 years as a bookkeeper for Laventhol & Krekstein Law Firm, Philadelphia, PA. Friends...

Dolores M. Chittum

Dolores M. Chittum

Jul 2, 2009

On July 2, 2009, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Chittum. Dear mother of Darrell J. (Betsy) Chittum of Collingswood, NJ and Sharon Berkowitz of Williamstown, NJ. Also survived by a grandson, Ian Chittum and a stepbrother, Charles Edinger. Funeral and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The family...

Marian R. Labarr

Marian R. Labarr

Jul 2, 2009

On July 2, 2009, of Sunrise Assisted Living, Deptford, NJ. Formerly of Barrington, NJ and Oneida, PA. Age 97 years. A registered nurse, she retired as administrator at Lawndale Community Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She was a 1932 graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia. She was a charter member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators when it...

Patricia Bowman

Patricia Bowman

Jun 28, 2009

(Nee Horan) On June 28, 2009, of Voorhees, NJ. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Bowman. Dear mother of Lynne (Ben) Modano of Haddon Heights, NJ. Loving grandmother of Brian Bocchicchio and Bradley Bocchicchio. She is also survived by a brother, John Horan, a sister, Margaret Quasti, a nephew, Al Quasti, a niece, Kathleen Schmitz and...

Elsie M. Nichols

Elsie M. Nichols

Jun 26, 2009

(Nee-Miller) On June 26, 2009, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late David W. Nichols, Jr. and mother of the late David W. Nichols, III. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service on Wednesday 11 AM at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. Memorial contributions would be...

Kathryn M. Lickfield

Kathryn M. Lickfield

Jun 22, 2009

On June 22, 2009, formerly of Somerdale, NJ. Age 93 years. Beloved daughter of the late John and Violet Lickfield. Dear sister of Ruth D. Short of Malaga, NJ, Elaine V. Kaufholz of Morrow, OH and the late Rose Anderson, Eileen Lickfield, Edwin, Jack, E. Gilbert and William Lickfield. Ms. Lickfield was a former longtime elementary educator in the Franklin...

Ron F. Krwawecz

Ron F. Krwawecz

Jun 18, 2009

On June 18, 2009, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 61 years. Beloved son of the late Frank and Alice Krwawecz. He is survived by 2 aunts, Pat Tyler and Alice Hollingsworth and cousins; and his long time girfriend, Liz Heise. Ron was a successful CPA and college professor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday Evening 7:00...

Salvatore F. Bovio

Salvatore F. Bovio

Jun 17, 2009

Age 62 years on June 17, 2009, of Haddonfield, NJ. Beloved husband of 41 years to Marlene Bovio (nee Moore). Loving son of Katherine M. and the late Salvatore F. Bovio. Dear brother of Frederick (friend Linda), Ronald (Debbie) and the late Kathy Bovio. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Leonard (Helen) Moore and Glenn (Diane) Moore, a sister-in-law,...

Marion E. Hittorff

Marion E. Hittorff

Jun 15, 2009

On June 15, 2009, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 98 years. Dear sister of the late Joseph Hittorff, Jr. Miss Hittorff was the secretary of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Collingswood, NJ for over 40 years. She was a graduate of the Philadelphia Bible Institute and a world traveler with a thirst for knowledge. She also memorized many Bible scriptures and...

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