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Richard Stark
Aug 7, 2015
On August 7, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Monroe Twp., NJ. Age 38 years. Beloved husband of Laura Stark. Dear father of Bennett Robert Stark. Loving son of Douglas and the late Rose Marie Stark. Devoted brother of Douglas Jr. and Michelle Wind. He is also lovingly survived by his nieces, nephews and in-laws, Bob and Jean Poplasky. Relatives...
Ronald R. Simonds, Jr.
Aug 4, 2015
On August 4, 2015, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Age 56 years. Dear father of Scott, Brooke and Royce Simonds. He is also lovingly survived by his granddaughter, Serenity Simonds, mother, Evelyn Simonds, brother, Donald Simonds and sister, Phyllis Stoffer. Ronald enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Monday 10 to 11:30...
Joanne M. Gattone
Aug 4, 2015
(nee Vane) On August 4, 2015, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 65 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Gattone. Dear mother of Michael J. Gattone and Lisa A. (David) Leonardi. Loving grandmother of Arianna and Joey. She is also lovingly survived by her sister, Barbara H. Vane and brother, Jack Vane. Relatives and friends are invited to her...
Richard S. Snyder, Sr.
Aug 1, 2015
Went to be with Jesus on August 1, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 67 years. Beloved husband of 46 years to Karen J. Snyder (nee Kaye). Dear father of Carrie (Rob) Shourds of Haddon Twp., NJ, Valarie (Tim) McAteer of Collingswood, NJ and Richard S. (Andrea) Snyder, Jr of Collingswood, NJ. He is also lovingly survived by 9 grandchildren: Alex,...
Audrey E. Laxton-Keenan
Jul 28, 2015
Suddenly on July 28, 2015, of National Park, NJ. Age 55 years. Beloved wife of Charles "Chick" Keenan. Dear mother of Shana (Lee) Keenan and Charles "Chaz" P. Keenan, Jr. Loving G-Mom to Mariah and Ashton Barnes. Devoted sister of Ellen (Tom) Donnelly, Melanie (John) Blagojevich and Deborah (Jim Myers) Laxton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Rita B. Flood
Jul 25, 2015
(nee Marziani) Wife of the late James J. Flood left this world to be with her God on July 25, 2015. Rita lived a long and blessed life, gathering many friends along the way. Collingswood had been her home for 72 years. Her family was her life's blood and she beamed over each time she was in their presence. She...
Esther V. Woolford
Jul 21, 2015
(nee Gilbert) On July 21, 2015, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 89 years. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Charles E. Woolford, Jr. Dear mother of Robert (Peggy) Woolford and Carol R. (Boyd) Burrows, both of Haddon Twp., NJ. She is also lovingly survived by five grandchildren: Matt (Kaitlyn), Christine (Dan), Michael (Kate), Lauren and Jennifer; two great...
Marlene M. Breakstone
Jul 15, 2015
Marlene M. Breakstone (nee Kaplan) passed away on June 15, 2015 at Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit, Kennedy Hospital, Stratford, NJ. A resident of Collingswood, NJ, Marlene was 82 years old. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Jack Breakstone. Devoted mother of Alan C. Breakstone of Collingswood, NJ and Carole D. Breakstone of Greenbelt, MD. Dear...
Richard C. Goos, M.D.
Jul 12, 2015
On July 12, 2015, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Columbus and Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of Norma M. Goos. Dear father of Dorothy (Bruce) Diehm, Robert (Patricia) Goos and Barbara Goos. Loving grandfather of Michael Goos. Dr. Goos was a 1942 graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia. He attended Penn State University for two years...
Anna Marie Weeks
Jul 5, 2015
Anna Marie Weeks, age 33, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2015. Currently a resident of Haddon Township, NJ, Anna was born and lived most of her life in Michigan. Daughter of the late Gary and Shirley (nee Crank) Weeks, Sr. Loving sister of Gary L. (Megan) Weeks, Jr. of Haddon Township, NJ. Anna is also survived by many loving...
Francis J. Weston
Jul 4, 2015
Francis J. Weston, of Haddon Heights, NJ, passed away on July 4, 2015 at the age of 94. Longtime companion of the late Sarah Skinner. Son of the late Robert and Irene Weston. Brother of the late Robert, Jack, Mickey, Jim and Rich Weston, Helen Williams, Irene Prasch and Jane Stearn. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great...
Pauline T. Bartsch
Jun 29, 2015
(nee Fritz) On June 29, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Bartsch and the late S. Sgt. Albert T. Thompson (killed in action at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II). Dear mother of twin daughters, Karin B. (John H., M.D.) Read and Carolyn M. Bartsch and son, Albert T....
Grace E. Olson
Jun 26, 2015
Grace E. Olson (nee Smith) of Tavares, FL passed away on June 26, 2015 in Ormond, FL. Grace was born to Howard G. and Kathryn Smith in Camden, NJ on November 17, 1932. She was raised in Westmont, NJ and was a 1950 graduate of Collingswood High School. Grace was predeceased by her husband, George E. Olson and two daughters,...
William H. Dotts
Jun 24, 2015
On June 24, 2015, of Mays Landing, NJ. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Pearl E. Dotts (nee Faunce). Dear father of William W. (Roseann) Dotts of Dennisville, NJ, Ronald R. (Carol) Dotts of Fawn Grove, PA, Carol E. Dotts and Linda J. Dotts, both of Mays Landing, NJ. Loving grandfather of Tina J. (Jason),...
J. Kenneth Davis
Jun 21, 2015
On June 21, 2015, formerly of Audubon, NJ and Salem County, NJ. Age 81 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary O. Davis (nee Chipman). Dear father of Rosemarie (Michael) Ball, Michael (Silvia) Murphy and James Davis. Loving grandfather of Emma Ball and Mandy Murphy. Brother of Edna (Winfred) Richie and brother-in-law to Herbert (Doris) Chipman and the late...
Dr. Robert L. Powell, Jr.
Jun 19, 2015
On June 19, 2015, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 69 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Trish Powell (nee Cullen). Dear father of Becky (Mike) Ford and Andy (Lauren) Powell. Loving Pop Pop of Julia, Lyla, Michael and Emily. Devoted brother of Carol (Peaches) Larro and brother-in-law to Jody Cullen and David Haggerty. Bob was a 1963 graduate of...
Harry O. Smith, Sr.
Jun 17, 2015
On June 17, 2015, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ. Beloved husband of Johanna Broeker-Smith and the late Jennie R. Smith. Father of Keith, the late James and the late Harry O. Smith, Jr. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of Wayne Smith, Janet Burrows and the late Richard, Raymond and Harold Smith. Mr. Smith was...
Marianna J. Emanuele
Jun 16, 2015
Marianna J. Emanuele, age 73, of Camden, NJ passed away on June 16, 2015. She is survived by sisters, Angela of Philadelphia, PA, Loretta of Western PA; brothers, John of Camden, NJ and Joe of Florida. Marianna was a former member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a volunteer missionary in Kenya and later in the United...
Ronald M. Harrison
Jun 15, 2015
Ronald Mark Harrison "Ron" passed away on June 15, 2015, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 56 years. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Edith Harrison, Jr. Dear brother of Joan E. Toanone and the late Thomas Harrison. He is also survived by four nephews: Jack, Tom, Sam and Hank. Ron was a U.S. Navy veteran. Relatives and friends are...
C. William Steckley
Jun 7, 2015
On June 7, 2015, of Westmont, NJ. Age 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Steckley (nee O'Connor). Loving father of C. William Steckley, Jr. and the late Robert H. Steckley. Dear brother, uncle and friend. Mr. Steckley was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and dual member of Covenant Lodge #161, Palmyra F&AM and Collingswood Cloud...
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