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Wilma S. Birchmeier
Sep 16, 2015
On September 16, 2015, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 80 years. Beloved wife of 9 years to Howard "Had" T. Birchmeier. Dear sister of Lois Murray and Lottie (Bill) Herrmann. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.
Charles Hutchinson, Sr.
Sep 13, 2015
On September 13, 2015, of Haddon Township, NJ. Age 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Alma M. Hutchinson (nee Cunningham). Dear father of Charles Hutchinson, Jr. and Roxanne Courtney. Mr. Hutchinson was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. He continued his dedicated service to our country in the U.S. Army...
Betty Jane Behlau
Sep 11, 2015
(nee Whiting) On September 11, 2015, a lifelong resident of Collingswood, NJ. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of 69 years to William A. Behlau. Devoted mother of Carolyn Behlau, Janice (Charles) Gyurina and Nancy (Paul) McQuade. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mrs. Behlau worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad during World War II. She was...
John L. "Jack" Shuster
Sep 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015, of Westmont, NJ. Age 68 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Joan Shuster (nee Duda). Dear father of David (Nancy) Shuster and Stacy (Thomas) Kaminski. Loving PopPop of Jack, Caden, Chase, Carter, Andrew and Kacie. Devoted brother of Betty Shuster. Jack was commonly known as PopPop daycare. He was past president and coach of HTAA...
Deacon Emil A. Ralbusky
Sep 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015, Deacon Emil A. Ralbusky went home to be with the Lord. Of Collingswood, NJ; age 65 years. Deacon Emil was the beloved husband of Marie (nee Baldyga) for 42 years. Loving father of Heather (Kevin) Brown of Marlton, NJ and Amy (Dustin) Ritter of Baltimore, MD. His favorite job was grandfather to Katie, Jackie, Abbie, Torie...
Rodger E. Corson
Sep 7, 2015
On September 7, 2015, of Mickleton, NJ, former lifelong resident of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 70 years. Married to high school sweetheart and best friend for 47 years to Phyllis M. Corson (nee Cone). Dear father of Jill Constantine of Moorestown, NJ, Kristin (Michael) Ricci of Haddon Heights, NJ and Joy Corson-DeFilippo (John) of Manhattan, NY. Loving Yampop of Billy,...
Sandra L. Ward
Sep 1, 2015
(nee Baker) On September 1, 2015, of Mullica Hill, NJ. Age 61 years. Beloved wife of Wilmer G. Ward. Dear mother of Tara and Vincent Sorgentoni. Loving sister of Daniel E. (Catherine) Baker, Richard C. (Susan) Baker and Kimberly A. Baker. Sandy's passion was her children, husband, family and yoga. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on...
William F. "Bill" Pattison
Sep 1, 2015
On September 1, 2015, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly a 34 year resident of Westmont, NJ. Age 78 years. Beloved husband of 54 years to Judith Pattison (nee Fay). Dear father of Mark (Raquel) Pattison of Cherry Hill, NJ and Mary Kelly (Michael Nelson) of Audubon, NJ. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Ryan Pattison and Brielle and Damian Nelson. He is...
John M. Kemner, Sr.
Aug 24, 2015
Suddenly on August 24, 2015, of Audubon, NJ, formerly of the Fairview section of Camden. Age 67 years. Son of the late David and Frances Kemner. Loving husband of Michele (nee Jacquot). Dear father of John M., Jr. (Lauren), Mark (Jenny) and Brian (Dana). Adoring Pop-Pop of Luke, Natalie and Nicholas. Brother of David (Edna), Richard (Jill), Paul, Robert (Christine)...
Mark A. Meloni
Aug 21, 2015
Suddenly on August 21, 2015, Mark Anthony Meloni passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is lovingly survived by longtime soulmate, Laura Butrica, sons, Mark and Matthew Meloni and siblings, Michael and Donna Meloni. *CORRECTION* There will not be any services at the cemetery. Please join us for a family & friends luncheon from 12 Noon until 4 PM at...
Nancy Gearty
Aug 17, 2015
(nee Carle) On August 17, 2015, of Audubon, NJ. Age 77 years. Beloved wife of Ronald C. Gearty. Dear mother of Shannon Olmstead and Michael (Kristen) Gearty. Loving grandmother of Katelyn, Sarah, Erin, Michaela and Morgan. She is also lovingly survived by her niece, Hilary Bronder and nephew, William Gearty. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on...
Jane M. Mccall
Aug 15, 2015
(nee Seifert) On August 15, 2015, of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Fox Chase and Philadelphia, PA. Age 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas McCall. Dear mother of Jane (Jim) Adams. She is also survived by two grandsons, Daniel and Richard Adams and two great granddaughters, Adriana and Alyssa. Graveside Prayers will be private at the convenience of the...
Barbara H. Vane
Aug 15, 2015
On August 15, 2015, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 75 years. Beloved sister of Jack Vane and the late Joanne Gattone. Loving aunt of Michael Gattone (Laura Tisdale) and Lisa (David) Leonardi. She is also survived by a great niece, Arianna and great nephew, Joey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday 9:30 to 11 AM...
Edward B. Harding, Sr.
Aug 8, 2015
On August 8, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Faith C. Harding. Dear father of Edward B. Harding, Jr. Mr. Harding was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Funeral Service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.
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...
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