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Jeanne Duus

Jeanne Duus

Apr 4, 2013

(nee Gleeson) On April 4, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 87 years. Wife of the late Charles M. Duus. Mother of Nancy (Arthur) Watson, Charles "Randy" Duus, Steven (Barbara) Duus, the late Scott (Denise) Duus and the late Keith Duus. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Jeanne lived her life side by side with her...

Caroline G. Gerelus

Caroline G. Gerelus

Apr 4, 2013

On April 4, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Gerelus. Dear mother of Charles W. of Collingswood, NJ, John D. (Bonnie) of Haddon Twp., NJ and Mark G. (Anne) of Langhorne, PA. Loving grandmother of four: Megan, Jonathan, Leanne and Mark Jr. and great grandmother of two; Madison and Morgan. Dear sister of...

Robert "Bob" A. Hendry

Robert "Bob" A. Hendry

Mar 31, 2013

On March 31, 2013, of Cinnaminson, NJ. Age 64 years. Beloved husband of 42 years to Donna Hendry (nee Duffield). Dear father of Cheryl (Andy Marshall) Hendry of Bozeman, MT. He is also survived by three brothers: Paul (Carole), Dave and John. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday 9 to 10:30 AM at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL...

Joseph A. Dwyer

Joseph A. Dwyer

Mar 30, 2013

On March 30, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 82 years. Beloved husband of Diane R. Dwyer. Dear father of Mary Caswell of Collingswood, NJ and Kathryn Tassi of Audubon, NJ. He is also survived by four grandsons, two great granddaughters and a great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April...

Robert W. Anderson

Robert W. Anderson

Mar 26, 2013

On March 26, 2013, of Deptford, NJ. Age 77 years. Beloved husband of 56 years to Rhoda D. Anderson (nee Lane). Devoted father of Rob (Patty), Karen Read (Chris) and Darlene. He is also survived by five grandchildren, a great granddaughter, a brother-in-law, Stanley W. Lane (Christine) and several nieces and nephews. Bob was originally from Audubon, NJ and was...

Norman R. Taylor

Norman R. Taylor

Mar 20, 2013

On March 20, 2013, of Barrington, NJ. Age 80 years. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Sharon K. Taylor. Dear father of Terri (Michael) Pietsch of Morristown, NJ, Kelly (Carl) Pitcherello of Runnemede, NJ and David (Stacey) Taylor of Haddon Heights, NJ. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Michael and Kevin Pietsch, Bryan (Dennae), Daniel, Kimberly and...

Margaret "Peggy" E. Mcdonnell

Margaret "Peggy" E. Mcdonnell

Mar 17, 2013

On March 17, 2013, of Oaklyn, NJ. Age 65 years. Beloved wife of the late T. Michael McDonnell. Dear mother of Thomas Busch, Stephen Busch and Christina (Valentine) Soltys. Loving grandmother of Emily, Valentine and Gwendolyn. Daughter of Margaret Friberg. Sister of Cindy (Scott) Heckler and the late Ed Friberg. She is also survived by two nieces, Kimberly Friberg and...

Therese C. Heipp

Therese C. Heipp

Mar 13, 2013

On March 13, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 79 years. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Jeanette Heipp. Dear sister of Jean Marie Ehret. Predeceased by three sisters: Margaret Ann Huesser, Carolyn DeSantis and Mary Louise Heipp and two brothers: Paul and Joel Heipp. Loved by many nieces and nephews. In the 1960s, Ms. Heipp participated in the Peace...

John A. Franzini

John A. Franzini

Mar 10, 2013

Suddenly on March 10, 2013, of Audubon, NJ. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Anna E. Franzini (nee Vogel). Dear father of John J. (Caren), Diana (Al) Doman, Carol (Robert) Whitekettle and Richard (Linda). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Michael, Ajay, Shannon, Julia, Ronnie, Robert, Jessica, Rachel, Diana, Anna, Sam and Sarah; 12 great grandchildren; a...

Frederick "Freddie" P. Govito, Jr.

Frederick "Freddie" P. Govito, Jr.

Mar 8, 2013

On March 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Of Barrington, NJ; age 37 years. Beloved fiance of Krista Lipsi. Loving father of Olivia and Chloe. Devoted and loving son of Frederick and Barbara Govito. Dear brother of Matthew (Gina), Jeffrey (Jamie) and Kristin (Eric) Cuffari. Sweet uncle to Ryan, Giuliana and Kaitlyn....

Ruth W. Smith

Ruth W. Smith

Mar 7, 2013

On March 7, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Alden T. Smith. Dear mother of Alden "Denny" T. (Theresa) Smith, Jr., Virginia M. (Jon) Egbert, Bonnie L. (Robert) Harley. Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Rev. Ira Wheatley and a sister, Mary Virginia Damonte....

Eugene Joseph Keyek

Eugene Joseph Keyek

Mar 6, 2013

On March 6, 2013, Eugene Joseph Keyek of Haddon Township, NJ. Age 79 years. Beloved husband of Sue Keyek (nee Downey) for 54 years. Loving father of Deborah Keyek-Franssen (Dean) of Lafayette, CO; David Cavanaugh-Keyek (Carrie) of Boulder, CO and Andrew Ransom-Keyek (Julie) of Steamboat Springs, CO. Adored Grandpa of Nathaniel, Jonathan, Liam, Maggie, Makenna, Nikolas and Isabel. Predeceased by...

Ruth J. Houck

Ruth J. Houck

Mar 5, 2013

On March 5, 2013, of Barrington, NJ. Age 84 years. Dear mother of Joanne (Jack) Murtha, Jay (Charlene) Houck and Jill Houck. Loving grandmother of Dawn (Phil) Fisher, John (Jamie), Jason (Theresa), Zachary (Laura) and Timothy. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Logan and Kylee. Predeceased by former husband, Charles Houck. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

John Hare, Jr.

John Hare, Jr.

Mar 2, 2013

On March 2, 2013, of Audubon, NJ. Age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Hare (nee Levett). Dear father of Elizabeth "Bunnie" (Dennis) Cox. Mr. Hare was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He retired as an assistant manager with Sears, Roebuck Co., Pennsauken, NJ. Graveside Service and interment will be private at the convenience of the...

Constance M. Swalla

Constance M. Swalla

Feb 26, 2013

(nee Stocker) On February 26, 2013, of Audubon, NJ. Age 72 years. Beloved wife of Henry E. Swalla. Dear mother of Kristin Swalla of Florida and Andrew (Kim) Swalla of Texas. Loving sister of Barbara (Charles) Stocker-Lynch of North Carolina. Connie was a 1958 graduate of Audubon High School. She was a former executive secretary for PSFS, Philadelphia, PA, past...

Harold B. Small

Harold B. Small

Feb 25, 2013

On February 25, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 77 years. Beloved husband of Mary K. Small. Dear father of Harold B. Small, Jr. of Ohio and the late Susan A. Costello. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Loving brother of Dorothy, Kathleen and the late Mary Paxson and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Small was a Korean Conflict U.S....

Edward C. Martyn

Edward C. Martyn

Feb 25, 2013

Suddenly on February 25, 2013; age 33 years. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.

Lewis J. Truhan

Lewis J. Truhan

Feb 15, 2013

On February 15, 2013, of Bellmawr, NJ. Age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Marie Truhan. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Truhan was a World War II veteran and former Captain with the U.S. Merchant Marines. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon,...

Anne M. Walker

Anne M. Walker

Feb 15, 2013

On February 15, 2013, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ. Age 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Howard S. Walker, Jr. She is survived by a niece. Mrs. Walker was a longtime member of Ascension Lutheran Church, Haddon Heights. She was the past Grand Officer of Athene-Audubon Chapter O.E.S. and a longtime employee of Esterbrook Pen Company and later Graphic Controls....

Marion M. Roberts

Marion M. Roberts

Feb 11, 2013

On February 11, 2013, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 96 years. Daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Roberts, Sr. and also predeacesed by her brothers, Harry C. Roberts, Jr. and Marvin L. Roberts. She is survived by her beloved nephew and niece, Kenneth W. and Kathleen Roberts. Also survived by three grand nieces: Pamela Malmgren, Eileen Frueh and Jacqueline Olsen;...

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