Alyssa J. Godfrey, age 20 died suddenly due to injuries from a car accident


p>Alyssa J. Godfrey, age 20 years, of Gibbstown died suddenly on Dec. 10, 2007 due to injuries from a car accident. Alyssa was born and raised in Gibbstown. She was a 2005 graduate of Padua Academy, Wilmington, Del. Alyssa was currently enrolled as a junior at the University of Delaware. She also worked as a waitress at Botto¹s Restaurant in Swedesboro. Alyssa was a beautiful woman who loved unconditionally and enjoyed life. She possessed many talents and excelled in all she did. She was God¹s gift to her family and all those who knew her. She will be missed by all. Beloved daughter of Jeffrey and Beth Ann Godfrey and loving sister of Jason Godfrey, Gibbstown. Also survived and missed by her maternal grandmother Dolores Mooney, Gibbstown, great-grandmother Mabel Mooney, Swarthmore, Pa; her aunts and uncles William and Marselle Mooney, Woolwich; Jill and Brent Carbone, Gibbstown; Edward and Donna Godfrey, Woodbury Heights; Debbie and Richard Dell, Paulsboro; and many other family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 in St. Michael¹s Roman Catholic Church 313 Memorial Ave. Gibbstown, N.J. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday morning after 9:30 until time of Mass. Interment at New St. Joseph¹s Cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. Contributions can be made in Alyssa¹s memory to KIDS ALLEY, PMB 194, 283-B Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 or www.kidsalley.org. Arrangements under the direction of McBRIDE – FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com. Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/12/2007.

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Ella M Devoe, 89, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City

DEVOE, ELLA M.
On December 10, 2007 (nee Reichenbach) of the Lutheran Home of Moorestown, and formerly a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 89 years.
She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond E. DeVoe, Sr., the loving mother of Jere P. DeVoe, Sr. (Jane) of Audubon and the late Raymond, Jr. and Douglas DeVoe and dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mrs. DeVoe was a former member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Fairview (Camden), where she also taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a former employee of Cooper Hospital having worked in the Cardiac Unit.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 400 White Horse Pike in Oaklyn. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4th and Highland Ave., Haddon Heights, NJ. Interment to follow Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Home of Moorestown, 255 E. Main St Moorestown, NJ 08057.

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Virginia Holloway, 79, of Audubon

HOLLOWAY, VIRGINIA
(Nee-Shivers) On December 10, 2007, of Audubon, NJ. Age 79 years.
Beloved wife of the late William R. Holloway. Dear sister of Frank (Betty) Shivers and Anne Rentz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Shivers.
Mrs. Holloway was a member of the Haddonfield Chapter #140 OES and an employee of over 44 years with Campbell Soup Co. Camden, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Graveside Service Friday 2 PM at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Audubon, NJ

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Zigmund F. Biernacki Jr. of National Park, PSEG Employee


Zigmund F. Biernacki Jr., 72, of National Park, N.J., died Dec. 10, 2007 at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. He was born in Woodbury and lived his whole life in National Park. He retired after 42 years with Public Service Electric & Gas Co. He was a lifetime exempt fireman of the National Park Fire Company. He was an avid gardener. He was the beloved husband of Ruth S. (nee Ferris). He was survived by two sons, Zigmund H. (and his wife Catherine) of West Deptford, and Harry W. (and his wife Lisa) of Willistown Twp., Pa. Also six grandchildren, Alexis, Lauren, Carolyn, Paul, Crista, and Jenna. Also two sisters, Marjorie Sheridan of West Suffield, Ct., and Lillian Rodenbaugh of Verga, NJ. There will be a viewing on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 171 Delaware St., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Funeral service at 10:30AM.

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Kathy Rose Cellucci, 52, of Haddon Twp

CELLUCCI, KATHY ROSE

(nee Vena), of Haddon Twp., peacefully on Dec. 9, 2007, age 52 years.
Beloved wife of Lawrence D. Cellucci; devoted mother of Cory D. Cellucci; daughter of Anthony Vena & his wife, Mary of Marlton and Patricia Finley of Collingswood; daughter-in-law of Mary C. Cellucci of Erial & the late John D. Cellucci, Sr.; sister of Wayne Vena, Robert (Donna) Symons, Keith (Jackie) Symons, Shawn (Robin) Vena, Donna (Steven) Bursell & Antionette (Ron) Obermeier; sister-in-law of Barbara (Wayne) Ryan, Bernadette(Lloyd Humphrey) Cellucci, Karen (Brian) Waters, Diane (Donald) Reckeweg & Michelle (James) Kennedy.
Kathy was a member of Collingswood High School Class of \’73 and was awarded a B.A. in Education from Temple Uv. Mrs. Cellucci taught 6th Grade at the Tatem School in Collingswood.
Viewing & Funeral Friday at 5PM in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERALHOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Funeral Service at 8 PM.
The family suggests donation in Kathy\’s memory to: Kathy Cellucci Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Tatem School, 265 Lincoln Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.

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John W. Yates, 85, of Mt. Ephraim

YATES, JOHN W.
On December 10, 2007, of Mt. Ephraim. Age 85.
Beloved husband of Elia T. (nee Corda). Devoted father of Arlene (Tom) Murphy, Shirley (Stephen) LeBano and Andrea (Timothy) Andrews. Loving grandfather of Christine, Lauren, Richard,Stephanie and Rachel.
There will be a viewing from 8:45 to 9:45am Friday morning at Sacred Heart RC Church, 11 N. Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim. Funeral Mass 10am in church. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mr. Yates\’ memory to Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Failure Center, C/O The Lourdes Health Foundation, 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 08103. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences @GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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ClearysNoteBook: Yo Bill! Have you heard This One?

One of the points discussed this month by the Gloucester City Board of Education meeting is the practice of sending students from the Highland Park \”Program for Success School\”, (Alternative School) on bus trips to various outings which are labeled as Physical Education Trips.

Why can\’t these 40 plus students take physical education at one of the district\’s four gymnasiums like other students enrolled in our public school system?

Just recently we learned the Gloucester City School District is facing an unexpected $1.3 million budget deficit. Now we find out that instead of the School Board/ School Administrators\’ trying to find ways to cutback spending they are looking for ways to increase the deficit.

Some of the trips taken so far this year by the Highland Park students and staff was a Physical Education Trip on October 26 to the Holly Dell Complex in Sewell for \”Whirley Ball\”. Definition of Whirley Ball, a good team building activity that is like lacrosse in bumper cars. Students work together in groups of five to try to throw a ball into a goal.

And on November 16, students and staff traveled by bus to the Funplex in Mt. Laurel.

This month a bus trip to Blue Mountain, Palmenton, PA for skiing . In January the students will go back to Blue Mountain for Snow Tubing.

I don\’t think it is unreasonable to ask the School Board members and the Administration for some restraint in spending our tax dollars at a time when we are facing a budget deficit, possible cutbacks in staff and programs because of the state\’s financial problems. I also believe these students shouldn\’t be receiving special treatment just because they attend the district\’s Alternative School.

As stated the district has four gymnasiums that could be used for physical education. One just cost $20 million to build. Let the students walk from the Highland Park School to the High School and back. They will get much more exercise then they are getting riding around in a bumper car to play Whirley Ball.

As for those who might say that is too far for the kids walk. Ask anyone who attended the Mary Ethel Costello School when it was the high school where they had gym classes, weather permitting. They walked in their gym uniform at a fast pace from Cumberland Street to the Charles Street stadium on a weekly basis.

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5-year-old kills 445 pound bear

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by ck_rish 11 hours 41 minutes ago (sports.espn.go.com)

A 5-year-old Arkansas County boy killed a black bear Sunday weighing more than 400 pounds.

Tre Merritt, a descendant of Davy Crockett, was hunting with his grandfather Mike Merritt when a black bear happened upon their stand.

\”His 10th great-grandfather was Davy Crockett,\” Mike Merritt said. \”And Davy supposedly killed him a bear when he was three. And Tre is five and really killed a bear. I really doubt if Davy killed one when he was three.\”

Mike Merritt was in the stand at the time but said Tre did it all by himself.

source www.indianpad.com

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