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Linda Vena

Linda Vena

Apr 19, 2018

Born September 21, 1962.  Died on April 19, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of the late John and Jean Vena.  She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Vena (Barbara).  She is lovingly survived by her brother, John Vena, Jr. (Cynthia); nephews, Joseph (Lucy), Daniel (Mary Stewart) and Brian (Natasha) Vena; nieces, Lauren Barker (Matt) and Emily...

Edward J. Ward

Edward J. Ward

Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, of Oaklyn, NJ, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 76 years young. Beloved husband of Marge Ward.  Dear father of Mark (Bonnie), Brian (Jeanine), E.J. (Kristin), the late Jim Ward, step son, George (Melanie) Plotts and step daughter, Lisa (Andy) Frosh.  Loving grandfather of 21 grandchildren.  Brother of the late Sr. Jane Maureen Ward.  He is...

Ella K. Hofknecht

Ella K. Hofknecht

Apr 16, 2018

On April 16, 2018, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 92 years. Ella and her husband, Ray, who predeceased her in 2016, were married for almost 74 years and were together for over 78 years.  Ella is lovingly survived by two children, six grandchildren along with their spouses and 8 great grandchildren. Ella was an exceptional woman who epitomized the love she...

Francis J. Tagmire

Francis J. Tagmire

Apr 13, 2018

Peacefully on April 13, 2018; formerly of Westmont, NJ.  Age 90 years.  Beloved husband of 43 years to the late Angeline R. Tagmire (nee Forziati).  Dear father of Elaine Steelman, George (Charmaine) Tagmire and Christine (George) Gabuzda.  Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren: Jason (Carolyn), Francis (Amanda), George, Jeffrey, Jack, Brian, Colin and Angelina and 5 great grandchildren: Elle, Leon, Beatrix,...

Marilyn Jane Harris

Marilyn Jane Harris

Apr 8, 2018

Marilyn Jane Harris (nee Baker), age 72, passed away in Naples, FL of complications from rheumatic heart disease on April 8, 2018, surrounded by family.  Marilyn was born in Collingswood, NJ to the late Francis and Muriel Baker.  After graduating from Rutgers Camden, she spent many years working at Bell Labs/AT&T in NJ, followed by a second career working in...

Sara B. Pfeffer

Sara B. Pfeffer

Apr 6, 2018

(nee Quigley) On April 6, 2018, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late William J. Pfeffer.  Dear mother of the late William (the late Maureen), Thomas R. (Donna), Marian K. Pfeffer, Joan M. (Curt) Byerley and Robert T. (Emilia).  Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Patrick, Kenny, Katie, Kristen, Tommy and Kyle and six great grandchildren.  Sara is...

Louis C. "Dink" Batchelor, Jr.

Louis C. "Dink" Batchelor, Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

On April 3, 2018, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 69 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen Batchelor (nee Fetzko).  Dear father of Dan (Lisa), Jared (Grace) and Molly (Bill).  Loving Pops to six grandchildren.  Brother of Brenda.  He is also lovingly survived by many close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday 9 to 11 AM at...

Donna Jean Quick

Donna Jean Quick

Apr 2, 2018

On April 2, 2018, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry W. Quick.  Dear mother of Michael M. (Doreen) Quick, Jonathan D. (Alice) Quick and the late Peter D. Quick.  Loving grandmother "Dink" to Matthew, Megan, Rebecca, Micah, Sarah, Rachael and six great grandchildren.  Devoted sister of Delores Sheely. Mrs. Quick was born in Philadelphia,...

James "Binky" Meier

James "Binky" Meier

Apr 2, 2018

Suddenly on April 2, 2018, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Oaklyn, NJ.  Age 64 years. Beloved husband to his high school sweetheart, Mary Anne Meier (nee McGovern).  Dear father of Adam Kandle.  Loving son of the late Josef and Eileen "Betty" Meier.  Devoted brother of Joe (Barbara), John (Amy), Tom (Kelley) and his favorite sister, Eileen (Tim).  Brother-in-law of...

John T. "Jack" Shannon

John T. "Jack" Shannon

Apr 1, 2018

On April 1, 2018, formerly of Oaklyn and Fairview, Camden, NJ.  Age 79 years. Husband of Wilhelmina "Mina" Shannon.  Dear father of Jack (Denise), Kevin, Debbie Carter and Brian (Shannan).  Loving grandfather of Kyle, Colin, Keanan, Moira, Emma and Keira.  Devoted brother of Dorothy Shannon and the late Thomas Shannon. Jack was born in Philadelphia, PA and a graduate of...

Thomas J. Quackenbush

Thomas J. Quackenbush

Mar 22, 2018

Suddenly on March 22, 2018, of Barrington, NJ.  Age 66 years. Beloved husband of 44 years to Patricia A. Quackenbush (nee Cattell).  Dear father of Thomas J. Jr. and Patrice L. Quackenbush (Richard Carey, Jr).  Loving PopPop of two grandsons, Benjamin and Richard.  Brother of Charles (Valerie) Quackenbush and Merle Pilivjian.  He is also lovingly survived by many nieces and...

Marian H. Haiges

Marian H. Haiges

Mar 19, 2018

Marian died peacefully on March 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family; age 74 years. Beloved daughter of the late A. Conrad and Hilma Haiges.  Dear sister of Donald Haiges of South Hamilton, MA and Karen (Gary) Hotham of Laurel, MD.  Loving aunt of Kimberly (Rodger) Hamrick of West Chester, PA. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Marian was a 1961 graduate...

Dorothy J. Ingels

Dorothy J. Ingels

Mar 12, 2018

Peacefully on March 12, 2018, of Pennsauken, NJ.  Age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Ingels.  Loving mother of Laurel J. (Raymond) Garrison and Mark W. (Peggy) Ingels.  She is also survived by four grandchildren: Kevin, Jennifer and Andrew Garrison and Ned Ingels, and a sister, Ruth (Bob) McCloskey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her...

William J. "Bill" Darpino, Sr.

William J. "Bill" Darpino, Sr.

Mar 12, 2018

Suddenly on March 12, 2018, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 69 years. Beloved husband of 48 years to Kay F. Darpino (nee Stirman).  Dear father of B.J. (Alicia) and Jon (Jaclyn).  Loving PopPop of Jameson Ryan.  Devoted son of Emma and the late Joseph Darpino.  He is also lovingly survived by his beloved dog, Gizzy, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was...

Doris Ann Ackerson

Doris Ann Ackerson

Mar 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Doris Ann Ackerson, age 79, of Philadelphia, PA announces her passing. She was predeceased by her mother, Doris Leone, her father, John W. Ackerson and a niece, Amber Harrison. Doris is survived by her siblings: Dorothy Harrison, John L. Ackerson, Maria Ackerson, James D. Ackerson, Jennifer W. Ackerson-Nola and Philip Nola....

Mary C. Deisher

Mary C. Deisher

Mar 11, 2018

Mary Deisher died at home in Pennsauken, NJ on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Mary, the daughter of the late John Deisher and Margaret P. Deisher (nee Wilson) was born in Philadelphia, PA.  She was predeceased by her brothers, John, Sam and Frank.  She is survived by 8 nieces and nephews and their spouses; her great nieces and nephews: Mitchell, Mark,...

Barbara Slater

Barbara Slater

Feb 18, 2018

Born on April 27, 1931 in Newcastle, England, Barbara was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Eleanor Cooper (nee Goodwin).  Beloved wife of the late William Alexander Slater and sister of the late Thomas Cooper and Doris Straughan.  She is survived by her three children: Chrissie Chevis (Eddie), Annie Slater (Jimmy) and Jim Slater (Cindy); four grandchildren: Kelly,...

Gary D. Campbell

Gary D. Campbell

Feb 18, 2018

Peacefully on February 18, 2018, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 72 years. Beloved husband of June F. Campbell (nee Anderson).  Dear father of Colleen Campbell, Gary D. (Kristin) Campbell II, Stacy Bernotas (Campbell) and the late Keith Campbell.  Loving PopPop of 9 grandchildren and a great grandson.  Brother of Al, Joe, Millie, Merry, Marcel and many nieces and nephews. Gary was...

Jean M. Medio

Jean M. Medio

Feb 13, 2018

Jean M. Medio (nee McAndrew), age 89, passed away peacefully at Arden Courts in Cherry Hill, NJ on February 13, 2018. Jean is survived by her husband, Joe; daughters, Diane (Dennis) Merlino, Joan (John) Oliver; and a son, Daniel (Kim) Medio.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: Joseph Merlino, Rita Oliver, Danielle and Zachary Medio, Matthew and Amber Cluff-Lees...

Thomas E. Noe, Sr.

Thomas E. Noe, Sr.

Feb 8, 2018

Thomas E. Noe, Sr., age 75, of Audubon, NJ passed away on February 8, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Noe (nee Monahan). Funeral service and interment are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon and Collingswood, NJ.

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