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Margaret S. Bantle

Margaret S. Bantle

Jan 6, 2015

On January 6, 2015, in Lititz, PA; formerly of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. Bantle, Jr. Dear mother of the late H. Lee Bantle. Loving grandmother of Brad Bantle of Elizabethtown, PA and Bryan Bantle of Winslow Twp., NJ and great grandmother of Nathan, Jack, Amber and Benjamin. Funeral service and interment...

Nathan F. Ives

Nathan F. Ives

Jan 3, 2015

On January 3, 2015, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Ives. Dear father of Marjorie (Pete) Kellermann of Downington, PA, Judith (Douglas) Wilson of Barrington, NJ and David (Annette) Ives of West Chester, PA. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Debra, Laura, Blair, Kelsey, Sarah and Jessie. Great granfather of one great grandson, Nathaniel....

Frank E. Haarlander

Frank E. Haarlander

Jan 1, 2015

On January 1, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of 68 years to Wanda Haarlander. Loving father of Frank (Sharon) Haarlander and Wanda (Stephen) Busa. Devoted grandfather of Lisa (Mark) Shumaker, Bryan (Tara) Haarlander, Jennifer Busa and Carolyn Busa and great grandfather of Jacob Haarlander and Jennifer Shumaker. He is also survived by two sisters, Katherine Hartley...

James R. Johnson, Sr.

James R. Johnson, Sr.

Dec 31, 2014

On December 31, 2014, of Barrington, NJ, a former longtime resident of Audubon, NJ. Age 68 years. Beloved husband of Irene Johnson (nee Petroski). Loving father of J.R. and Greg Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Vietnam Conflict U.S. Army veteran. Most of his professional life was dedicated to public service, where he served as director of the Camden County Office...

John D. Pojawis, Sr.

John D. Pojawis, Sr.

Dec 30, 2014

On December 30, 2014, of Audubon, NJ. Age 81 years. Beloved husband of 54 years to Elizabeth Pojawis. Dear father of John D. Jr. (Nancy Cleveland) and Linda Grafton. Loving Grandpop of Timothy, Victoria, Christiana, Eric and Jessica. He is also survived by his brother, Paul of OK, his sister, Mary Marti of VA and several nieces and nephews. Mr....

John "Jack" J. Keating

John "Jack" J. Keating

Dec 29, 2014

Suddenly on December 29, 2014, of Haddon Twp., NJ. Age 61 years. Loving fiance of Dawn Roberts. Dear father of twins, Kimberly Keating and Kourtney Colangelo. Devoted grandfather of Davin, Gianna and Jase. Brother of two sisters, Sue Kuni and Peggy Dougherty and three brothers, Dan, Hank and Patrick Keating. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces...

Roxana S. Gitlin

Roxana S. Gitlin

Dec 29, 2014

Roxana S. Gitlin passed away on December 29, 2014 at her home in Haddon Township, NJ. She was 60 years old. Roxana lived a passionate life with diverse interests and accomplishments. She was a trained anthropologist, a skilled ballroom dancer, a gifted philosopher of science and a steadfast advocate for animal rights. At the time of her passing, she was...

Stephen J. Yakupchina

Stephen J. Yakupchina

Dec 29, 2014

On December 29, 2014, of Audubon, NJ. Age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette "Pat" Yakupchina and father of the late William, Stephen Jr., Scott and Stanley. He is survived by two grandchildren, Mitchell Yakupchina and Lisa Marie Yakupchina; a niece, Jane Jackson; family friend, Joan Docherty; numerous nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Gail Yakupchina and great grandchildren. Mr....

Moncure Logan

Moncure Logan

Dec 28, 2014

On December 28, 2014 at home in Cherry Hill, NJ surrounded by his family; age 79 years. Beloved husband of Carolyn Logan (nee East). Dear father of Kula Brown-Goodman. Loving grandfather of Monika and Marquis Goodman. Brother of June Logan-Gordon. He is also survived by a host of friends. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, December 31st, 11 AM at...

Tania Michelle Monroe-Lute

Tania Michelle Monroe-Lute

Dec 12, 2014

Suddenly on December 12, 2014, of West Collingswood Heights, NJ. Age 43 years. She is survived by her parents, James and Carol DiCanio, Jr. and her husband, Hal Lute. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.

Loretta M. Kandies

Loretta M. Kandies

Dec 7, 2014

Loretta M. Kandies passed away on December 7, 2014 at home in Audubon, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Carney Kandies. Dear mother of Jerry Kandies and Deborah Kelley. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon, NJ.

Catherine H. Bowen

Catherine H. Bowen

Dec 5, 2014

(nee Graser) Suddenly on December 5, 2014, a lifelong resident of Westmont, NJ. Age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William E. Bowen, Sr. Dear mother of Cathy (Ronald) Blonski, William E. (Karen) Bowen, Jr. and Barbara Bowen. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Rebecca, Steven and Emily; a great granddaughter, Brooklyn and a brother, Charles (Judy) Graser....

Robert H. "Pat" Appleby

Robert H. "Pat" Appleby

Dec 3, 2014

On December 3, 2014, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 97 years. Pat lived in Haddon Heights since 1964 and had many friends in the South Jersey area; they all knew him as "Bob" or "Robert". He grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Philadelphia High School. Pat was an outstanding athlete and played halfback for the Elmwood Cadets...

Sara V. "Sally" Harbeson

Sara V. "Sally" Harbeson

Dec 2, 2014

(nee Corvino) On December 2, 2014, of Audubon Park, NJ. Age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Warren "Pud" Harbeson. Dear mother of Ronnie (Al) Wilson and Edward (Sheryl) Harbeson. Loving grandmother of Sharon and Stephen Wilson and great grandmother to Shane and Ryan. She is also survived by four brothers: Bill, Fran, Jack and Ron; two sisters: Mildred...

Thomas P. Kelly, Jr.

Thomas P. Kelly, Jr.

Nov 30, 2014

On November 30, 2014, after a long illness; of Collingswood, NJ. Age 58 years. Beloved husband of 34 years to Patricia A. Kelly (nee Tavares). Dear father of Thomas, Bridget and Caitlin (David Rossi) Kelly. Loving grandfather of Rebecca Reinas. He is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Claire Kelly, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA, five brothers and sisters and...

Thomas G. Christensen

Thomas G. Christensen

Nov 27, 2014

Thomas Gash Christensen passed away peacefully on November 27, 2014 at the age of 95. Recently predeceased by Carolyn, his beloved wife of 72 years. Dear father of Joy (Craig) Evans of Westmont, NJ and Thomas Jr. (Lora Lou) of Arlington, MA. Loving grandfather of Neil Evans, Claire Evans, Wendy Berkeley and David Christensen; several great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,...

Dorothy E. Strunce

Dorothy E. Strunce

Nov 23, 2014

(nee Miller) On November 23, 2014, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Strunce, Sr. Dear mother of Robert R. Jr. (Lois) and Jane (Stan) Howard. Loving grandmother of Audrey Howard, Tiffany Edwards and Todd Strunce. She was also blessed with five great grandchildren. Mrs. Strunce was a 66 year member and past...

Sophie H. Smolka

Sophie H. Smolka

Nov 18, 2014

Sophie H. Smolka, age 94, formerly of Collingswood, NJ passed away on November 18, 2014 at Bala Nursing & Retirement Center, Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Edward Smolka. Dear mother of Cassandra D. Smolka. Funeral service and interment were held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.

Stephen B. Landis

Stephen B. Landis

Nov 18, 2014

Suddenly on November 18, 2014, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 58 years. Beloved husband of 25 years to Sandra (nee Watkins). Loving father of Donald and Nichole, both of Haddon Heights, NJ. Son of the late Donald and Verna Landis. Dear brother of Sandra (Gary) Grigioni and the late Donald Landis. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....

William H. Steinmetz

William H. Steinmetz

Nov 16, 2014

On November 16, 2014, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Steinmetz. Dear father of Judith (the late Dominic) DiCarlo and Nancy Steinmetz, both of Woodbury, NJ. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Brian, Julie and Andrea. Mr. Steinmetz was a WWII U.S. Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater of Operations (1942-1945). He graduated from...

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