MCCUEN, WILLIAM C., JR.
Of Collingswood, on September 10, 2007, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Age 54 years.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Nancy McCuen (nee Cardarelli); devoted sons, Owen and Patrick McCuen; two sisters, Catherine Slater and Theresa McCuen, and brother, Robert McCuen. Bill will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, as well as loving friends.
Through his career as a Salesman, Bill worked for Aisenstein and Gordon and Envirotrol. Must recently Bill worked for the Philip Rosenau Co. where the family extends a special Thank You to John for his unending generosity.
Bill played football at St. Joseph\’s High School, Camden, then coached with the Fairview Little League and the Oaklyn Cougars, as well as several area Catholic High Schools, including Bishop Eustace, Paul VI, and most recently Camden Catholic.
Bill enjoyed sailing with his friends, the company of his dogs, and the tradition of Notre Dame Football. Go Irish!
Viewing and Funeral Friday 9 AM in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Funeral Mass, 11 AM in Transfiguration RC Church, Collingswood. Interment in New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
The family suggests donations in Bill\’s memory to the Leukemia Society, 2 International Plaza, Phila., PA 19113.

MILLER, CLAYTON F.
On September 8, 2007, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 90 years.
Beloved husband of the late Janet Miller. Dear father of Clayton F., Jr. (Gail), William D. (Laurita), David R. (Gail) and the late Gregory J. Miller. Also survived by 8 grandchildren: Kimberly Costa, Jennifer Eger, Lynette Allen, Clayton Miller III, Christine Mueller, Wendy Stuber, David Miller, Jr. and Emily Miller and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr. Miller was born in Newark, NJ. Aside from being an avid sailor, Clayton was a member of the Audubon-Parkside Lodge #218 F&AM and a 60-year member of Steamfitters Local Union #420. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday 10:00 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Interment Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday Evening 7:00-8:30 PM.

SKIBBE, THERESA A.
(Nee Leon), of Blackwood and formerly of West Collingswood Hts., on September 5, 2007, age 58 years.
Beloved wife of Kurt Skibbe; devoted mother of Eric P. Skibbe; sister of Margaret A. Dramis, Jeanne C. (Dennis) Toal and George H. Leon, Jr.
A member of Camden High School Class of \’66, Theresa received a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Glassboro State College (Rowan). Mrs. Skibbe was awarded a Masters Degree from Rowan College. For 35 years, Mrs. Skibbe was a teacher for the Bellmawr Board of Education. For the last 13 years, Theresa and her family have resided in Blackwood.
Memorial Gathering Saturday, 10 AM, in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Memorial Services at Noon. Interment in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. The family suggests donations in Theresa\’s memory to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

TOWNSEND, MARIE E.

Age 80, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007 at her home. Born in Camden to the late Roy and Marie (Morris) Batchelor, she was raised in Audubon and moved to Cape May County 24 years ago from Haddon Heights. She was a secretary at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor for 20 years. A graduate of the Class of 1944, she was a member of the Audubon High School Alumni Association. She was a member of the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. She enjoyed collecting antique glassware and furniture.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, person, and a great cook. She will be missed by all.
Mrs. Townsend is survived by her husband of 56 years, George J. Townsend; her son, Michael Townsend and his wife, Patricia of Gloucester Township; her daughter, Michele Adams of Cape May Court House; her brother William Batchelor and his wife, Mary Lou of Palmyra; and her four grandchildren, Kathryn Adams, Dayna Townsend, Alyssa Townsend, and Kristin Wennesland of Oslo, Norway. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the RADZIETA FUNERAL HOME, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, where visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210.
Condolences at www.radzieta.com

BELFIORE, ROBERT ANTHONY

Suddenly on September 10, 2007 of Bellmawr. Age 50.
Loving son of the late Joseph and Doris. Former spouse of Tara Belfiore. Devoted father of Robert Anthony, Jr., Jason Michael and Troy Otto Belfiore and Wayne Joseph Harrison. Dear brother of Joseph (Lucille) and Joanne Verdecchio (William). Loving grandfather of Angelina Emma and Gabriella Italia Belfiore. Uncle of Tara, Jonelle, Joey, Janine and Bill. Also survived by his companion, Trish Manion. Robert was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Friday evening from 6 to 9pm and Saturday morning from 8 to 9am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass Saturday 10am at Annunciation BVM, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Dear Rider Community,

In an effort to keep the Rider community informed about the e-mailed bomb threat for September 11, I am pleased to report that there have been no incidents and all remains calm on both campuses. We continue to be vigilant in our effort to keep our community safe and ask everyone to maintain awareness of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity to Public Safety at extension 7777.

The increased security at Rider, which began at 8 p.m. last night and will continue throughout today and tonight, has thus far worked well. I appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to keep the main entrance closed and direct all traffic to the south entrance of the Lawrenceville campus through 6 a.m. tomorrow. Please make sure to keep your Rider ID with you so that the identification process at the gate moves as quickly as possible.

When the University first received reports of the threatening e-mail, the RiderAlert system was put into effect and worked well in creating awareness of the situation among all who had signed up for the program. In order to have even more members of our community covered, I would ask anyone who has not yet registered for RiderAlert to do so now by clicking here: http://www.rider.edu/rideralert. Links are also available on the faculty, staff and student portals on our Web site.

The higher education press has confirmed today that, in addition to Rider, numerous other universities nationwide and in New Jersey received similar threats, including several yesterday. Thus far, there have been no incidents reported at any of these institutions, and all classes are being held as scheduled.

Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation. I also thank our Public Safety officers and the Lawrence Township and Princeton Borough police for their assistance. I will continue to keep you informed about any new developments.

Mordechai Rozanski

 category When East Meets West

By Hank F. Miller Jr. 

A moon-viewing party is usually held in the middle of September when the air is clear and the moon is at its most beautiful. This traditional custom is said to have originated from farmers\’ religious observances to ensure a good harvest. 

People used to make offerings to the full moon, such as rice dumplings, a variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables with Japanese pampas grass and bush clovers, and pray for the realization of their wishes. More often than not, friends were invited to join in the pleasant event and admire the beautiful moon. Moon viewing also created a poetic atmosphere. 

Court nobles and men of letters often enjoyed composing short poems, while looking at the full moon. Moon viewing today is not as refined as before, but the Japanese still get together about this time of year and appreciate the beauty and serenity of the moon, while chatting, eating and drinking under the moon. 

Warm Regards from Kitakyushu City, Japan