DONATO, GERALD A. \’JERRY\’
On October 29, 2007, age 87 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Daisy E. (nee Rizzo). Devoted father of Diane Marie Donato of Mt. Ephraim, Gerald A. Donato Jr. of Virginia and Ronald A. Donato Sr of Mt. Laurel. Loving grandfather of Anna Marie, Nicole, Joseph, Deean, Ronald Jr., Julia and the late Anthony. Loving great grandfather of Karila, Becca, Brandon, and Madeline. Dear brother of Alida, Eleanor, Vivian, Norita, Arthur, Richard and Carl.
Mr. Donato was a World War II Navy Veteran. He also was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Mt. Ephraim and very active with running Bingo atSacred Heart Church for over 50 years.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Thursday evening 7-9pm and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the:
MAHAFFEY-MILANO
FUNERAL HOME
11 East Kings Hwy.
Mt. Ephraim, NJ
856-931-1628Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Hwy, Mt.Ephraim, NJ. Entombment New St. Mary\’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr, NJ. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the above named church(Rectory Address) 11 North Blackhorse, Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 in Gerald\’s memory.

 

WILDLIFE BEING SQUEEZED OUT OF ITS NATURAL HABITAT-

Years ago a bunch of us would drive 16 hours each fall to Moosehead Lake in Maine to spend a week hunting deer. Most times we came back empty handed. Now that I don\’t hunt the deer are coming to me. Life it seems is always that way.

Brian Cohan took this photo recently of a doe just taking a leisurely walk in the parking lot of Gloucester City High School, Market Street and Route 130.

And just a few weeks ago, during the day, I saw a fox. It was just walking along the tree line out in the open by the high school football practice field. And we can’t forget the wild turkey that use to prance around near the high school. And just today Bill Bates sent in a photo of a beautiful hawk perched in a tree in Mount Ephraim.

No doubt we will continue to see more deer, fox, hawks and turkey as their habitat gets overrun by new housing and shopping malls.

Progress? Who needs it? Not the wildlife that is for sure.

BROOKLAWN, N.J.-An Alice Costello school student was removed from the school after he told another student he made up a list of names of classmates he wanted to harm. Included on the list was the name of a teacher. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 25.

Dr. John Kellmayer, School Superintendent, said after he was informed of the incident by a teacher he called law enforcement authorities.

Kellmayer said the student was interviewed by a member of the Camden County Prosecutors Office and local police. It was determined by authorities that it was not a credible threat but he did need mental help. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment where he remains.

Following the incident Dr. Kellmayer notified sixth grade parents about it via a letter he sent home with the students of that class. A copy of the letter appears below.

 

Brooklawn Public School District
301 Haakon Road
Brooklawn NJ 08030

October 26, 2007

Dear Parents:

On late Thursday afternoon, (October 25^th) a Grade 6 student in your child\’s class created a list of students whom this student would like to harm. Another student reported this list to a staff member, who in turn, reported it to me.

On Friday morning, Mr. Lee and I met with this student and his mother and confirmed that such a list did exist. The student has been suspended, placed on indefinite home instruction, and is receiving appropriate medical care. The police and county prosecutor were notified.

Should you have questions about this matter, please be sure to contact me.

Sincerely,

John Kellmayer Ed.D.

Superintendent

Author Bill Cleary

 

 

\”We will have police officers on patrol in unmarked cars and on bicycles in the parks and near the gazebos,\” Mayor John Soubasis said at last week\’s Borough Council meeting.

\”I feel sorry for the parents when we catch those responsible for graffiti in those areas,\” he said.

\”We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,\” Soubasis emphasized.

At a previous meeting, the mayor had said he regretted that many of the vandals were local youths. Lights have also been ordered for the gazebo areas and near the Little League field.

Chuck Riebel Jr., borough engineer, said the DEP still has not given an answer for the go ahead on the stream bank improvement project.

The state-ordered study, costing $19,000 and paid for by the state, has indicated that the remains of a building from the 1700s were found in the waterfront bank area.

Soubasis said, \”Finding hypodermic needles washing up on the bank is a major issue.\”

Council hopes to move forward soon on the project once the study is done.

Two ordinances that had raised some controversy at an earlier meeting were okayed on second reading.

Chapter 141 of the Municipal Code was amended to say that fines would be levied for parking violations on streets that are posted as one side only parking, no parking in alleyways and entrances, restricted hours of parking, parking in bus or school lanes, handicapped spots, no parking between curb and sidewalk and in fire zones.

Chapter 124 in the Municipal Code was amended to place restrictions on the placement of basketball standards and other equipment or apparatus on public streets for children to use as recreation.

Nothing should be placed in any public street, right of way or sidewalk. There will be a penalty for any violations.

\”We hate to make rules and put up signs, but for safety sakes it has to be done,\” Soubasis said.

The removal of the eq-uipment also opened up more parking spaces for residents, he said.

Out of 37 known violations of the basketball equipment placement, there was only one hold out on the removal, and two residents came before a judge to explain why they did not remove the equipment.

Author Sara Martino

 

MORRONE, THOMAS \’TOMMY\’

Suddenly on October 26, 2007 of Blackwood Age 38. Treasured and Beloved son of Frances A. (nee Micali) and the late Michael Morrone. Loving brother of Teresa Morrone. Devoted nephew of Gina DeJesse. Loving cousin of Chalie DeJesse. Reunited with his grandparents the late Charles \’Teet\’ and Theresa Micali. Many loving Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, God Children and Loyal friends.
Tommy had a deep love for his family and lived for them, as they did for him. He was incredibly loyal, almost to a fault. He was one in a million, and there will never be another person in the world like him. Tommy had the biggest heart. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be missed every second of the day. He was golden and will stay \’forever gold\’.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday eve. 6:00-9:00pm and Friday 8:15-9:15am at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am at the Church of the Holy Family,Washington Twp. Interment St. Joseph\’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

 

On October 29, 2007 age 79 of Gloucester City. Charlotte was the wife of the late William T. Mailley. Several years after his untimely death she married William Husted (now deceased).

 

Survived by daughter Carol Ann (Bob) sons William (Tracy), Paul, Ken (Joan) and Steve (Colleen). She cherished her grand children Kimberly, Kelly, Lisa, Colin, Allison, Ryan, Lauren and Lindsay. Charlotte has sisters Joan (Jim) Almond and Pat (late Ray) Gerard.

 

Charlotte was born in National Park and grew up in Westville. She graduated from Woodbury High School and went to work as a telephone operator. She was a talented artist and loved to draw and paint. She married Bill at the age of 18. Charlotte mourned the loss of her second son (Bobby) but was blessed with more sons. Her family and friends gave her many happy years. Recently she enjoyed going out to eat and spending time with her senior friends from Gloucester City. Her family and friends will sorely miss her kind and unassuming personality.

 

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday morning from 9 am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Catholic Service will be at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment with her late husband, William Mailley in New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery at Bellmawr directly after the service.

 

There will be no evening visitation. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Charlotte Theresa Mailley- Husted.

LOWERS, MARVIN
Age 73, of Deptford went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2007 at the Nova Health and Rehabilitation Center, Dept ford, NJ after an extended illness.
Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Godfrey and Anna Marie (Freeman) Lowers, he was a Postal Worker from the Cherry Hill Branch where he retired from in 1992. Marvin was also an avid golfer.
Marvin leaves to cherish his memories 1 son Eric Lowers, 1 sister Helen Talton, 3 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the EDWARDS & SON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 208 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton, NJ at 10:00 am where friends may view 1 hour prior to services. Rev. Hyram Adams of Union Baptist Temple will be eulogizing. Interment will be held at the Sunset Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ immediately following services.

LEONARD, DOROTHY A. H.
(nee Harvey) on Oct. 28, 2007, age 82, of Gloucester City. Beloved mother of Diana Fell Leonard Brose (Thomas E.) of Gloucester City. Also survived by 2 grandsons, Patrick L. Brose of Gloucester City and J. Mark Gladney of MD, one great grandson, Dezmon P. Gladney, one sister, Ruth T. H. Mavronikolas (Christopher G.) of Haddonfield and one brother, Cyril H. Harvey, II (Judith W.) of Greensboro, NC.
Mrs. Leonard\’s family will receive friends on Thursday, after 10 AM, at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End. Ave., Haddonfield; where her Quaker Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment, Springfield Friends\’ Burial Grounds, Springfield, PA.
Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Leonard\’s name to The Children\’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790