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John J. Shirk

John J. Shirk

Dec 29, 2010

On December 29, 2010, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Betty Shirk. Dear father of William (Jeanne) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Stephen (Johanna) of Audubon, NJ, Gary of Naples, FL and the late John J., Jr. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Cynthia, Christine (John-Paul), Shephanie, Michael, Jennifer, Alexandra, John, Paige and...

Claire C. Adams

Claire C. Adams

Dec 27, 2010

(Nee-Tiedeken) On December 27, 2010, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 86 years. Wife of the late Randolph Callaway. Dear mother of Robert (Michele) Callaway of Audubon, NJ and William (Maureen) Callaway of Cherry Hill, NJ. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Erin (Vincent), Sean, Brian, R.J., Colin and Mackenzie; two great grandchildren: Brianna and Drayton and a brother, Charles...

Edith J. Lucas

Edith J. Lucas

Dec 22, 2010

On December 22, 2010, of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Westmont, NJ. Age 94 years. She is survived by a daughter, Janet M. (John) Bradley and four grandchildren: Judith, Kathleen, John Jr. and Mark. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.

Ellen M. Laxton

Ellen M. Laxton

Dec 18, 2010

On December 18, 2010, of Audubon, NJ. Age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Charles Laxton. She is survived by her children: Ellen (Tom) Donnelly, Audrey (Chick) Keenan, Melanie (John) Blagojevich and Deborah (Jim Myers) Laxton. Grandmother of: John (Priscilla), Kenneth, Kasie (Josh), Shana (Lee), Mary, Jane, Gary, Chas, Jimmy, Nicole, Michael, Annie, Renee and the late Thomas...

Eleanor S. Flood

Eleanor S. Flood

Dec 17, 2010

On December 17, 2010, of Laurel Springs, NJ. Age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Flood. She is survived by five children: JoEla Flood, Francis Flood, Julie Hoffman, Joseph Flood, Jr. and Janet Flood-Cole and seven grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, December 22nd, 9 to 10 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL...

Raymond C. Tanner

Raymond C. Tanner

Dec 14, 2010

On December 14, 2010, of Moorestown, NJ. Age 86 years. Beloved husband of Nancy J. Tanner (nee Rainey). Dear father of Jeff L. Tanner and Linda A. (Tom) Carpenter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and his beloved cat, Misty. Ray was a WWII U.S. Army veteran serving in Europe and receiving his honorable...

William R. Hagerty

William R. Hagerty

Dec 14, 2010

On December 14, 2010, of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Irma M. Hagerty. Dear father of Dorcas J. Hagerty, Carol A. (Michael) Learned and Peggy (John Fitzpatrick) Hagerty. Loving grandfather of Sarah (Gabriel) and Heather and great grandfather of Marcus, Alexia and Asa. Companion to Mary Blair. Also survived by 3 brothers, 3 sisters...

Freda E. Jackson (Hozey)

Freda E. Jackson (Hozey)

Dec 14, 2010

Suddenly on December 14, 2010, of Pennsauken, NJ. Age 85 years. Beloved wife of S. Thomas Jackson. Dear mother of Carol (Jim) Fenton of Overland Park, KS, Jill Adams of Pennsauken, NJ, Mark (Marie) Hozey of Washington Twp., NJ and Tim (Phyllis) Hozey of Berlin, NJ. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Mark, Jr., Brandon, Ashley and George and...

Anthony J. Buchan

Anthony J. Buchan

Dec 12, 2010

On December 12, 2010, of Audubon, NJ. Age 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen Buchan. Dear father of Joanne Buchan and Anthony J. Buchan, Jr. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Jenna; three sisters, Marie, Willma and Norma; a loving cousin, Frances and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Buchan was a World War...

Ray A. Beals

Ray A. Beals

Dec 8, 2010

Peacefully on December 8, 2010, of Lindenwold, NJ, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 60 years. Beloved son of Ray E. and the late Della Beals. Proud father of Scott (Beth) Beals. Loving grandfather of Alexander and Paige. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday Evening, December 13, 6 to 8 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME,...

Christine A. Thoden (Friel)

Christine A. Thoden (Friel)

Dec 6, 2010

On December 6, 2010, formerly of Audubon, NJ. Age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late John Thoden, Sr. Dear mother of Brigitte Christine (Jeff) Low, Rita Friel and step-son, John Thoden, Jr. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Jennifer Daily and 7 great grandchildren: Joshua, Ryan, Marissa, Ciera, Aidan, Brandan and Amelia. Mrs. Thoden was a former member...

Helen G. Hogan

Helen G. Hogan

Dec 5, 2010

On December 5, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska; formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Age 88 years. Wife of the late Norman F. Hogan. Mother of David Hogan. Graveside service and interment will take place Friday, December 17th, 1 PM at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ.

Jill M. Durham

Jill M. Durham

Nov 29, 2010

Suddenly on November 29, 2010, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 52 years. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Jean Durham. Dear sister of John (Judy) Durham of Barrington, NJ and Tom (Virginia) Durham of Gloucester Twp., NJ. Loving aunt to six nieces and nephews and great aunt to seven great nieces and nephews. Jill was a very active life...

Mary Ann Naulty

Mary Ann Naulty

Nov 28, 2010

(Nee-Hackett) On November 28, 2010, of Audubon, NJ. Age 77 years. Born July 26, 1933 in Audubon, NJ, home of her parents and grandparents. Daughter of William J. and Emily V. (Matousch) Hackett. Lived her entire wonderful life in Audubon. Apple of her father's eye. Family matriarch. Audubon High School graduate 1951. The most beautiful blue eyes, the most engaging...

Beryl Poake

Beryl Poake

Nov 25, 2010

On November 25, 2010 at Cooper River West, Pennsauken, NJ. Age 85 years. Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon, NJ.

Maria D. Tanealian

Maria D. Tanealian

Nov 20, 2010

(Nee-Archut) On November 20, 2010, of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John K. Tanealian. Dear mother of Penny (Stephen) Ryan, John (Mary) Tanealian, Regina (Robert) Haney and Robert (Karla) Tanealian. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Tanealian. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 10...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Powell

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Powell

Nov 15, 2010

(Nee-Morris) On November 15, 2010 of Collingswood, NJ. Age 86 years. Beloved wife of 64 years to George E. Powell. Loving mother of Thomas A. (Susan) of Madbury, NH, Mark C. (Susi) of Elkton, MD and Mary C. (Mitchell Trivanovich) Powell of Huntington Beach, CA. Devoted grandmother of Rachael, Catherine and Christopher Powell. She is also survived by two sisters,...

Ernest Lewis Pardee

Ernest Lewis Pardee

Nov 14, 2010

On November 14, 2010, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 90 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Pardee (Nee-Chong). Born on October 13, 1920 in Collingswood, a son of E. Browne and Lyda J. Pardee (Nee-Gibson). In 1939 he joined the Internal Revenue Service where he worked for 30 years. During World War II he was loaned to the Navy...

Valerie E. Yahn

Valerie E. Yahn

Nov 7, 2010

(Nee-Curry) On November 7, 2010, of Westmont, NJ. Age 62 years. Beloved wife of Charles M. Yahn. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend. She engaged life to the fullest. Born in Freeport, Long Island, NY, Valerie was a resident of Westmont for 32 years. She graduated from Springfield Hospital as a RN and was a...

Louis S. Desimone, Jr.

Louis S. Desimone, Jr.

Nov 6, 2010

On November 6, 2010, of West Chester, PA. Age 57 years. Loving husband of Lauray Cammarato. Father of Diana Farina, Sharon Desimone, Ross Desimone, Andrea Desimone, Victoria Clow and Francesca Desimone. He is also survived by his parents, Louis and Beatrice Desimone, Sr.; a sister, Carol Pepe and three brothers, David, John and Joseph Desimone. Louis worked for Prudential Financial...

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