FORD, ROSE A.
On September 14, 2007, (nee Keane), age 88, of Westmont.
Beloved mother of John \’Jack\’ Ford of Mt. Ephraim, Patricia Goebel of Collingswood, and Lorraine Fritsch of Villas. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Brandi), Raymond, Kathleen \’Kate\’, and Gregory; great grandmother of Madison, Morgan, Gavin, Aidan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Rose worked at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for over 30 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Tuesday Eve 7-9pm at The BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood and Wednesday 8:30-9:30am. Funeral Mass 10am Church of the Holy Saviour, Westmont, where Rose was a parishioner for over 50 years. Interment Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken.
The family requests memorial contributions in Rose\’s name to Our Lady of Lourdes Assoc. Foundation, 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 08103.

SHERIDAN, CLAIRE A.
On September 14, 2007, (nee Karn) a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Age 80 yrs. Beloved wife of the late John P. Sheridan. Loving mother of John Phil Sheridan (Catherine) of Sewell, Pamela Sheridan of Woodstown, and Patricia Sheridan (Mark Herzberg) of Metuchen. Devoted grandmother of Anne, Alexis, Meredith, Colin, Katie, Stan, Alina and great granddaughter Taylor. Dear sister of Ruth Lees of Delran and Harry Karn of Las Vegas and predeceased brother and sister Frank and Helen Karn. She is also survived by her sister in law Dorothy Karn of Gloucester, and cousin Dolores Schaub of FL.
Over the years Mrs. Sheridan was very active in many organizations. She was a member of the Sacred Heart School and Gloucester High School PTA. She enjoyed the Gloucester City Lions Ladies Aux., the Women\’s Club of Mt. Ephraim and the Gloucester City Sr. Citizens Club. Mrs. Sheridan was also very involved with the Helping Hand of Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Memorial service will be held 7:00pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Gloucester Helping Hand c/o Rev. Alfred Connor 331 Greenwood Ave., Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

One day an Irishman, who had been stranded on a deserted island for more than 10 years, saw a speck on the horizon. He thought to himself, \”It\’s certainly not a ship. \” As the speck got closer and closer, he began to rule out the possibilities of a small boat and even a raft.

 

Suddenly there emerged from the surf a wet-suited black clad figure. Putting aside the scuba gear and the top of the wet suit, there stood a drop-dead gorgeous blonde!

 

The glamorous blonde strode up to the stunned Irishman and said to him, \”How long has it been since you had a good cigar.\”

 

\”Ten years,\” replied the amazed Irishman.

 

With that, she reached over and unzipped a waterproof pocket on the left sleeve of her wetsuit and pulled out a fresh package of cigars. He takes one, lights it, and takes a long drag. \”Faith and b\’gorrah,\” said the man, \”that is so good I\’d almost forgotten how great a smoke can be!\”

 

And how long has it been since you\’ve had a drop of good Powers Irish Whiskey?\” asked the blonde.

 

Trembling, the castaway replied, \”Ten years.\”

 

Hearing that, the blonde reaches over to her right sleeve, unzips a pocket – removes a flask and hands it to him. He opened the flask and took a long drink.

 

\”\’Tis the nectar of the Gods!\” stated the Irishman – truly fantastic\”.

 

At this point the gorgeous blonde started to slowly unzip the long front of her wet suit, right down the middle. She looked at the trembling man and asked, \”And how long has it been since you played around?\”

 

With tears in his eyes, the Irishman fell to his knees and sobbed –

 

\”Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Don\’t tell me you\’ve got golf clubs in there,

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REIER, CHARLES G.
On Sept. 14, 2007, age 69, a resident of Haddon Twp. for 47 years, and beloved husband for 51 years of Miriam (nee Williams). Also survived by his daughter, Kimberly Burnum (Winfield Charles) of Voorhees, his son, Charles H. (Kerri) of Burlington, NC, his grandson Charles H., Jr., his brother, John D. (Marsha) of Memphis, TN, sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Carol and William Stotzner of Amelia Island, FL, sister-in-law, Sandra Smith of Hampton, VA and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Reier graduated from Collingswood H.S. in 1955 and Camden County Vocational School in 1958. He was a member of the Collingswood Masonic Lodge #210. Additionally, he loved cars and woodworking and was an avid bowler. His family expresses their many thanks for the excellent care Caring Hospice provided. Mr. Reier\’s family will receive friends on Monday Evening, 7-9 PM, at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End Ave., Haddon-field; where his Service will follow on Tuesday, 10 AM. Int. Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

OBECK, ELEANOR M.
On September 14, 2007, of Hanover, PA (formerly of Haddonfield, NJ) (nee Koch). Age 96 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand J. Loving father of Gary F. and his wife Johanna of Richmond, VA, Douglas K. and his wife Katherine of San Antonio, TX and Craig A. and his wife Nancy of Hanover, PA. 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Obeck was a longtime parishioner at Christ the King Church. She worked for Chevron Chemical Co., The Ortho Division for 19 years, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Obeck enjoyed golf, bridge and bowling, but cherished being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a caring friend to those around her.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation Wednesday 9 AM at Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM. Int. Gate of Heaven Cem., Berlin, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Christ the King Church or to Interfaith Caregivers, PO Box 186, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
HINSKI-TOMLINSON
FUNERAL HOME
Haddonfield, NJ

SCHARD, FRED C.
Suddenly on September 5, 2007, Fred C., age 84 of Audubon Park passed away.
Born in Camden, Fred had been a resident of Collingswood for over 37 years before moving to Audubon Park. Fred first worked as a fireman at Camden City Hall and then for Federal Oil Company in Camden from where he retired.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Emma Kerr Schard. He is survived by many family and friends.
At Mr. Schard\’s request, funeral services and inurnment at the columbarium at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden were held privately.
Arrangements HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights.

KRAUSS Herbert A.
On Sept. 15, 2007, of Haddonfield. Age 92.
Beloved husband of Genevieve (nee David). Devoted father of Michelle (Vincent) Siderio of Mullica Hill. Brother of Lillian Crane of Haddon Twp. Uncle of William Crane.
Herbert served in the Army during WWII and participated in the Normandy invasion of France. He worked for Acme Markets for 48 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wed. 9-10 AM TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 402 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, followed by his Funeral Service at 10 AM. Int. Locustwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to either the Disabled American Veterans of NJ, 135 W. Hanover St., 4th Fl., Trenton, NJ 08618 or the NJ State SPCA, 1119 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901. To express condolences and share memories visit: terranovafuneralhome.com