On June 29, 2007, (nee Bess) of Thorofare, formerly long time resident of Gloucester City NJ. Age 83 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Howard H. Baile. Loving mother of Ronald Baile and his wife Gwenne of Westmont, Melissa Baile of Rock Hall, MD, and Dayl Baile and his wife Linda of Gloucester City. She was the devoted grandmother of Christopher Baile, Kenneth Flowers, Lorna Thompson and Samantha Baile. She is also survived by her dear sister in law Beatrice Hannold and nephew Wayne Hannold. She was predeceased by all 5 of her brothers and sisters, but still has many loving nieces and nephews in Australia.

Mrs. Baile was born in Queensland Australia June 25, 1924. She was a dress maker by trade and had worked as a riveter on an Army base in Australia during WW II. She met and married Howard H. Baile of Gloucester City and traveled to NJ in 1946. She became a proud US Citizen in 1949. Mrs. Baile lived the majority of her life in Gloucester City, and worked for Midgley Pneumatic Tools, Inc. of Phila. She was a long time and devoted member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Gloucester City and was a member of the Haddonfield Chapter #140 OES.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension 110 Sussex Street, Gloucester City. Memorial Mass of Resurrection and Burial Office will be celebrated 11:00am. Interment to follow Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. There will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Church at the above address.

Arrangements entrusted to the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Donald A. Roeder on June 30, 2007. Age 70. Of Stone Harbor. Formerly of Haddon Heights. Loving husband of 39 years to Marie R. Devoted father of Donald (Rose) of West Chester, PA, Carl of Philadelphia, PA and James (Carol) of Swedesboro. Dear Brother of James, Stanley and Barbara Lewis. Beloved grandfather of Andria, Miriam and Regina. Donald worked as a surveyor at the American Dredging Company in Camden where he rose through the ranks and became President of the company.

In 1992, he formed Roeder Associated Inc., a consulting firm to dredging companies. Relatives, friends and all former co-workers are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday from 10 am to 12:15 pm at Saint Rose of Lima R.C. Church: 4^th Avenue at Kings Highway, Haddon Heights. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:30 pm in the church. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

There will be no evening viewing and no viewing in the funeral home. At the request of the family, please no flowers. Memorial Donations are preferred to Saint Joseph\’s Pro-Cathedral School: 2907 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105. Please write in the memo of the check, Donald A. Roeder.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Donald A. Roeder.

After reading the news story \”Pickets Demonstrate at Soldier\’s Funeral\”, I am compelled to write a letter of condemnation to all those who would desecrate the burial service of and American service member. The family of PFC David Bentz deserves much more than a trio of ranting and mean-spirited religious thugs spewing out their personal hatred. The Westwood Baptist Church and its Pastor, Rev. Fred Phelps have made it their personal mission to destroy the dignity and solemnity of funerals services for our fallen heroes and they are, indeed, shameful and un-scriptural. see story

Regardless of one\’s position on the war, when America embarks upon a course of action, it behooves ALL Americans to get behind the cause. The brave men and women of our Armed Services honor our country by obeying the orders given them by the Commander-In-Chief. When a soldier or sailor pays the ultimate sacrifice for our country, they deserve our deepest respect and compassion. The harm inflicted upon the innocent family of PFC Bentz is reprehensible and repugnant.

As a Baptist Pastor, as well as a 20 year Navy Veteran, I publicly condemn the actions of the Westwood Baptist Church protesters and offer my most sincere condolences to the Bentz family. Please know that not all Baptists think or behave the way that these cold-hearted people have behaved. May God bless you always, and in all ways.

 

Dr. Jim Doster- Pastor,

Lighthouse

Baptist

Church

Gloucester City

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I ENJOY READING THE NOTEBOOK EVERY DAY. AS I WAS READING THE ALUMNI NEWS SPORT SECTION I NOTICED BASEBALL NEWS OF THE PAST.

THE BASEBALL TEAM FROM OLD ST. MARY\’S GRAMMaR SCHOOL \”1948\” MANAGED BY FR. LUCITT WON THE NATIONAL BASEBALL TITLE.

 

A FEW OF US MEMBERS ARE STILL AROUND. WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF \”THE GOOD OLD DAYS\” WE WERE ALSO THE FIRST CLASS IN THE THEN NEW HIGH SCHOOL.

I KNOW SOME OF THE ALUMNI OF 1953 [INCLUDING MYSELF] ENJOY YOUR NOTEBOOK.

 

SINCERELY, JOE FARRELL

A Memorial Mass was held in Saint Patrick\’s Church, Woodbury, for Mary McGroarty, 80, of Deptford, who died June 23.

Mrs. McGroarty was a long time resident of Gloucester City and Deptford. She was schooled in Ireland and graduated from Saint Mary\’s and Gloucester Catholic High School, and Saint Francis School of Nursing, Trenton and was a surgical nurse.

Mary and John founded and owned McGroarty\’s News Agency and Auto & Truck Center, Gloucester City, for over 30 years.

Beloved wife of the late John; mother of the late Jim. Survived by her two sons Robert (Amy) of Pitman; Gerald (Lisa) of Glassboro; two daughters, Joan of Blackwood and Peggy (Joe) of Deptford; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also her brother Joseph Murphy and sister Fran Murphy Lafferty.

A Funeral Mass was held at Holy Maternity RC Church, Audubon, for Anna T. O\’Brien, 79, of W. Collingswood Heights, formerly of Laurel Springs, who died June 23.

Devoted mother of Michael (Karen), Carol Robeson (Joe Jones), Dennis (Donna), Janet Kern (Mark), Jean Valleley (Scott), Jim (Lisa), Kelly Welsh (Mike), and Dan. Beloved sister of Thomas Lauer. Dear friend of Bunny and Charlie Corson. Loving grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 9 and 2 step grandchildren.

Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.

Bill,

I see that Bobby Bevan and the boys seem to make on your site quite a bit. I hope that you can squeeze this in as well. Post the pictures if you would like, I sent you a few to get pop\’s best side….oh he doesn\’t have one, it is the Tedesco curse!!

boat: \”TOMMY T\”
place: Little Torch Key, Florida
Captain: Tom Tedesco
first mate/ co-captain: Tim Tedesco
Mate: Donna Tedesco (Tim\’s wife)
Fishing for the day: Dr. Tommy \”Murt\” and Elaine Murtaugh of Manahawkin, NJ

It was a friendly trip so the fishing order was quite loose.

The day was flat and hot, which allowed Capt. Tom to get the boat on the fish. After driving for a little over an hour we got to the grounds. We were 45 mile off the coast of Little Torch and 45 mile off the coast of Cuba. The water was 81 degrees and we were in about 2100 feet of it. Tim started rigging (frozen bally hoo on Williamson lures) the baits and Donna was putting them out.

When the last bait was let half way out a bill fish came in and hit it immediately. At first look Tom and Tim thought it was a sailfish. Tim grabbed the rod out of the holder and let it free spool, the fish came and took the bait without a second look. As soon as it hit the second time Tom and Tim knew it was a much larger fish, and it looked to be a marlin. Well after about 30 seconds and two hundred yards of line the fish surfaced and did a beautiful tail walk.

The Marlin had the hefty Penn 50 screaming, after it dropped down and swam back to leave another two hundred yards the fish came up and did another tail walk for the anglers. Tim fought the fish for a good 45 minutes. He jump a few more times and dove several times as well just to let them know he could still fight.

When the fish finally got to the boat you could see that he was exhausted Captain Tom quickly got on a pair of gloves and attempted to get the hook out and put the fish in position to revive him. The hook was out and Tom had a hold of the bill. Tim put the boat in gear and started to revive him. 40 minutes later and the marlin kicked loose and descended for a well deserved rest.

The blue marlin was 9 feet long and had a girth of 42 inches around. It was Tom\’s first marlin and Tim\’s first as well.
With a clean release the fishing resumed. Almost immediately a chick dolphin was caught and released. A little later Murt caught a nice 25 pound Dolphin to finish the day.

Fishing in the keys has been good, two days prior a large bull dolphin was lost.
The pictures of the marlin don\’t do it justice but we forgot the good camera. If you want to catch fish just forget the camera! Any questions let me know.

Thanks,
Tim Tedesco ([email protected])

Note: The Tedesco\’s are from Gloucester City NJ. Send us your fishing stories and pictures to post so we can share with our readers: email the information to [email protected]

Hunting does not usually make news unless there is an accident or a protest. It is important to note that millions of hunters go out into the woods or fields of their favorite stomping ground and come home at the end of each day with nary a scratch. Accidents do occur while hunting, and will occur so long as those participating in the activity are human.

In an effort to reduce these accidents New Jersey requires prospective hunters to take part in an extensive hunter education course. The course is free, informative, and can be taken in three main categories: Shotgun, Rifle/Muzzleloader, and Archery.

In New Jersey, The hunter education program is completed in two parts. There is a home study portion that is to be completed in full before you can move to the second part of the education. This home study portion includes watching a video, reading the training booklet, and completing the accompanying workbook. Once this is done, you can register for daylong exam/field session.

The field session lasts most of the day. During this part of the hunter education program, participants must demonstrate the knowledge they obtained from the video and information booklet. This is followed by a shooting test. For archery this means you must shoot at least 3 arrows into the vital zone of a 3-D deer target. During the shotgun and rifle/muzzleloader test, participants are required to demonstrate safe handling of the firearm, as well as proper loading and firing.

As mentioned previously, the hunter education course is free. This is a thanks in part to the Wildlife Restoration Act. In 2003, a total of 2.65 million dollars was designated for New Jersey alone portions of that money are used every year to fund the hunter education programs.

There are few activities that you can participate in that provide as much for the conservation and support of our environment as hunting and fishing. The hunter education courses teach safety, but they also teach awareness for those around you and the environment. Sitting quietly in a tree stand, hunters witness natural events that are rarely seen by most people. In my stand not only have I seen deer but I have also witnessed a Red-Tailed hawk take a squirrel right off the ground, a couple of foxes chasing each around a dead tree, a family of raccoons digging in a tree looking for a meal, and much more.

source South Jersey Outdoors

On June 28, 2007. Age 70. (nee Stauffer) Of Barrington, Formerly of Gloucester City and National Park. Loving and devoted wife of 49 years to William H. Clements. Beloved mother of David Clements of Lindenwold, Kathleen Clements of Shamong Township, Colleen Roque (Jaime) of Lindenwold and the late John W. Clements. Survived by 6 sisters, 1 brother and predeceased by one brother. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth was raised in National Park where she met her husband at the Red Bank Battlefield. She was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and was a very active member of the (former First United Methodist Church of Gloucester City) presently Trinity United Methodist Church in Gloucester City. Ruth and William have lived in Barrington for the last 2 years.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday from 10 am to 12 Noon at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Methodist Religious Service 12 Noon in the funeral home officiated by Pastor Joyce Mooney of Trinity United Methodist and Pastor Gary Brennan of Westville United Methodist Church. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. There will be no evening viewing.

Family requests that memorial donations be made in Ruth\’s memory to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: 216 Haddon Avenue, Suite 328, Westmont, New Jersey 08108 or the American Cancer Society: South Jersey Region: 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Please write in the memo of the check Ruth J. Clements. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Ruth J. Clements.

 

PRIEST, THOMAS G., SR.
On June 27, 2007, Thomas G., Sr., age 92, passed away at his home in Audubon. Born and raised in Stratford and Magnolia, Mr. Priest had been a resident of Audubon for the past 67 years.
Mr. Priest was a 1934 graduate of Haddon Heights High School and a longtime parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish. He worked for Curtis Publishing Company in Philadelphia and he retired as the head of the maintenance department for the Audubon School System.
Thomas was prede-ceased by his beloved wife, Helen Bernice (nee Olsen). He is lovingly survived by his son, Thomas G. Priest, Jr. of Houston, TX; his daughter, Marilyn P. Senior-Gartmann of Manahawkin; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services and interment will be held privately at the request of his family. Arrangements by: HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights.