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Mildred W. Smith

Mildred W. Smith

Nov 5, 2017

On November 5, 2017, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 98 years. Beloved wife of 63 years to Lewis S. Smith.  She is also lovingly survived by her niece, Trudy Thompson, great nieces and a great nephew. Mrs. Smith was a 1936 graduate of Collingswood High School.  She was an employee of Campbell Soup Co., Camden, NJ for over 35 years and...

William A. Boozer

William A. Boozer

Nov 4, 2017

Passed away on November 4, 2017, of Philadelphia, PA; age 87 years. Dear father of William A. (Nancy) Boozer, Jr. and Gail (Richard) Anderson.  Loving grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 2.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Boozer was a Korean Conflict U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired employee of Campbell Soup...

Richard W. Buck

Richard W. Buck

Oct 28, 2017

Rich passed away peacefully on October 28, 2017, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.  Of Audubon, NJ; age 70 years. Beloved son of Grace M. (nee Oliveri) and the late William F. Buck, Jr.  Loving and devoted brother of Mary Lee (Jim) McCarthy, Cathy (Charlie) King and Janice (Jordan) Prince.  He is also survived by 7 nieces...

Jean Marie Ehret

Jean Marie Ehret

Oct 26, 2017

(nee Heipp) On October 26, 2017, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late John M. Ehret.  Dear mother of Mary Jean (James) Wilson, Julianne (Larry) Stout, Sr., Patricia (Rick) Ruppert, Thomas (Victoria), Robert, Bootsie Martin, John K. (Lisa), Peanut (Jed) Dalton, Sr., Stephen (Kathy) and the late Michael.  She is also lovingly survived by 21 grandchildren...

Jennie M. Talarico

Jennie M. Talarico

Oct 26, 2017

(nee Pezzillo) On October 26, 2017, formerly of Haddon Twp., NJ.  Age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Julius B. Talarico.  Dear mother of Jo-Ann (Kenneth) Myers, Tessjuliana (Joanne) Talarico, Judith (George) Briar, Jennifer Talarico, Jeffrey Talarico and Jared (Patricia) Talarico.  Loving grandmother and great grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  Devoted friend of Frank Carducci. Jennie...

Anne D. Augelli

Anne D. Augelli

Oct 26, 2017

The world lost a beautiful person much too soon.  Anne D. Augelli, age 40, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 26th. Anne was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.  She is predeceased by her father, Dennis, survived by her mother Stephanie and her five siblings: Jenifer, Michael, Matthew, Daniel and Kathryn....

Alma G. Gentry

Alma G. Gentry

Oct 24, 2017

On October 24, 2017, of Downingtown, PA; formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Dolphus "Dick" Gentry.  Dear mother of Richard E. (Linda) Gentry and Tammy M. (Brian) Cosgrove.  Loving grandmother of Todd, Brad and Maggie. Alma was a former longtime employee of J.C. Penney Co. in Audubon and Voorhees, NJ.  She was very...

Henry J. Budniak

Henry J. Budniak

Oct 20, 2017

On October 20, 2017, of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Budniak.  Dear father of Karen Budniak (Jim Bellew). Henry was born and raised in Camden and was a member of the first graduation class in 1949 from St. Joseph's High School, where he was a star athlete and captained the football, basketball and...

Anne W. Fravel

Anne W. Fravel

Oct 19, 2017

Anne W. Fravel (nee Hamil) passed away on October 19, 2017, of Audubon, NJ.  Age 99 years. Beloved wife of 74 years to Carl R. Fravel.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Madeline Hurd. Anne was formerly active with Plays and Players of Haddonfield and a former manager with Lillian Albus Shops. Funeral and interment will be private at...

Mary Rita Sheldon

Mary Rita Sheldon

Oct 16, 2017

On October 16, 2017, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 64 years. Beloved wife of Harry J. Sheldon.  Dear mother of Ian (Monica) Sheldon and Timothy (Corinne) Sheldon.  Loving sister of Joseph, Anthony and Francis Stinson. Mary Rita was a longtime teacher and administrator in the Philadelphia school system where she dedicated her expertise in special education.  She was a member of...

Betty Lou Agee

Betty Lou Agee

Oct 12, 2017

Betty Lou Agee, 90 passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services in Pottstown, PA.  Born on July 16, 1927 in Lima, OH, she was the fifth of six children to the late John Francis Agee and Gertrude Ethel Agee (nee Franks).  After spending time in Dedham, MA, Collingswood, NJ and Schenectady, NY her family settled...

Grace Brensinger

Grace Brensinger

Oct 6, 2017

Grace Brensinger, 80, passed away at her home in Collingswood, NJ on October 6, 2017. Funeral and interment will be private at the family's request. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood & Audubon, NJ.

Lena Costanzo

Lena Costanzo

Oct 5, 2017

(nee Concordia) On October 5, 2017, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ.  Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Costanzo.  Dear mother of Elaine Costanzo and Linda (Jim) Garrett.  Loving grandmother of Dianna Adkins, Michael Garrett and Christopher Garrett and great grandmother of Eric, Jamie, Zack, Micah, Ellie and Audrey.  Devoted sister of Gilda Campagna. Relatives and friends are invited...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mcgraw

Geraldine "Gerry" Mcgraw

Oct 5, 2017

(nee Fanelli) Suddenly on October 5, 2017, of Collingswood, NJ; formerly of Philadelphia, PA.  Age 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. McGraw, Sr.  Loving mother of Sharon (David) McClaskey, Debra (Richard) Kane, John McGraw and the late Francis J. McGraw, Jr.  Devoted grandmother of David, Jeanette and Samantha and great grandmother of 4.  Dear sister of Anita,...

Betty Myles

Betty Myles

Oct 2, 2017

(nee Connor) On October 2, 2017, of Voorhees, NJ; formerly of Runnemede, NJ.  Age 89 years. Dear mother of Carol Whalley-Beahm (Ben Beahm).  Loving grandmother of Brenden (Nancy) Whalley, Ben Beahm and Greg Beahm and great grandmother to Claire. Mrs. Myles retired as a longtime employee of RCA, Camden, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on...

Frank J. Woodward

Frank J. Woodward

Oct 1, 2017

Peacefully on October 1, 2017, of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Marie Woodward and dear companion of the late Patricia Bennett.  Loving father of Carl Woodward, Mark Woodward, Lisa Mead and the late Lynn Nelson.  Devoted grandfather of Dana, Frank, Stacy, Katie and Krista and great grandfather of 4.  Dear brother of Helen, Mary,...

Albert J. "A.J." Vacca

Albert J. "A.J." Vacca

Sep 25, 2017

Suddenly on September 25, 2017, of Collingswood, NJ.  Age 41 years. Loving son of Deborah (Kevin) Chambers (nee Lewis) of Sicklerville, NJ.  Dear brother of Kimberly (Randy) Ruediger.  Beloved uncle of Gabriel and Olivia.  He is also survived by his grandparents, Marcella Chambers and Harry and Nancy Lewis, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends...

Gerald P. Pellegrino

Gerald P. Pellegrino

Sep 24, 2017

On September 24, 2017, of Fairview, Camden, NJ.  Age 62 years. Beloved husband of Maryann Pellegrino (nee Gentile).  Dear father of Christopher (Olivia) Pellegrino, Samantha Dunson and Mark Anthony Pellegrino.  Loving grandfather of Zion Minko. Gerald was a retired U.S. Navy veteran with 21 years of service and member of Post #1000 American Legion, Trenton, NJ.  He was also a...

Leslie T. Githens

Leslie T. Githens

Sep 23, 2017

On September 23, 2017, of Haddon Heights, NJ.  Age 87 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lorraine P. Githens (nee Abbott) and brother, Russell Githens.  Dear father of Kenneth S. (Carolyn M.) Githens, Barbara Ann (the late Michael) Cusick and Carolyn J. Githens.  Loving grandfather of Rachel Cusick and great grandfather of Samuel, Edward and Jacqueline.  He...

Francis J. "Buddy" Mcgraw, Jr.

Francis J. "Buddy" Mcgraw, Jr.

Sep 19, 2017

Buddy passed away on September 19, 2017 at the age of 53.  He was a resident of Collingswood, NJ and formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Beloved son of Geraldine and the late Francis J. McGraw, Sr.  Loving companion of Jorge.  Dear brother of Sharon (David) McClaskey, Debra (Richard) Kane and John McGraw.  He is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews,...

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