Writted By Daisy Daily CNB Gossip Columnist

May 8 issue of GCN

I was sad to hear this article was misconstrued by some readers. The story was simply written to entertain and my friend, Bill Cleary, a very gifted and talented writer, had no intention to defame the good name or reputation of The Dining Car Depot.

Couldn\’t the readers see by the pen name Daisy Daily the story was done as a satire?

Each month, a men\’s breakfast club enjoys the food and hospitality given them by The Dining Car Depot and fully intends to return. I for one was happy to open my local paper and thoroughly enjoyed reading such a humorous story and that\’s exactly what it was, a fictional story, even I knew that.

Janet Bevan, Gloucester City

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Barbara A. Lauria

 

Barbara (nee Hillman) Lauria of Fayetteville, Tenn., born in Gloucester City, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the age of 50. Mrs. Lauria was employed by Publix Supermarket.

Barb graduated from Gloucester City High School, class of \’76. She was a cheerleader from 7th grade through 12th grade. She played varsity hockey all four years of high school. She had the lead in the musicals for three years starting in 10th grade.

She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Hillman.

Mrs. Lauria is survived by her husband, Joseph Lauria of Fayetteville, a stepdaughter, Amber Lauria and a granddaughter Adrianna of Unionville, NY.

Also survived by her mother, Earlene Hillman; brothers, Gary, John and wife Eileen, and William and wife Kelly, Hillman; sisters, Eileen and husband Thomas Burman, Elaine Hillman, and Kathy Bricker; nephews, Paul, Joel, Scott and Drew Hillman, Brian Bricker (all from New Jersey).

And Michael Koutney from Fayetteville, Beau Schollian and Tanner Partee both from California; nieces, Deborah Stone (Godchild), Katie and Emilee Hillman, Jessica Bricker, Michelle and husband Ryan Osborn, also Christine Kratz of Fayetteville and Jade Partee of California; great-nephews, Rylee and Colin Osborn and Jacob Kratz; and great-niece, Callie Kratz of Fayetteville and many aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held from 10am on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at The Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ.( right off the Blackhorse Pike). A Memorial service will follow.

Memorial donations can be sent in Barbara\’s name to: Wings of Love 5 Prospect Road Fayetteville, Tenn. 37334.

 

Photos By Bill Bates PROUDLY POSING – From left MEGS Player & Dedication Originator Taylor Gavin, MEGS President Shawn Heslin, and the Corson Family and their children. Frank\’s wife Mary Corson is holding the basket of flowers (center) as each one of her children are holding their commemorative softball plaques behind her. By Bill Bates Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent  Saturday, April 19 the Mount Ephraim Girls Softball (MEGS) held their opening day activities. The day was also reserved to honor MEGS founder Mr. Frank Corson. Opening Day was dedicated to a man who not only lived in Mount Ephraim for 47 years, but was also very active in the community. He served as President of MEPRI for over 10 years, and Captain of the Mount Ephraim Ambulance Squad (MEPRI EMS) for over 20 years. SPECIAL PLAQUE – Each of Frank\’s children; Debra, Patricia, Barbara, Denise, and Kirk received a special commemorative Softball Plaque engraved with the dedication date as a keep-sake of this special day. Frank was remembered and honored as the Originator of the Mt. Ephraim Girls Softball League. Back in 1972, being the community minded person that Frank was and the father of four girls, his idea turned into and is still known today as a well ran softball league and organization that Frank was proud of. Not only was Frank the founder of MEGS, but was also President of the league for 14 years. Frank\’s idea, commitment, and dedication is alive today in each and every player and parent who are apart of the league. In remembrance of Frank, MEGS invited his family to thank them for allowing their father and husband for taking the time and the effort in starting the fine league of the Mount Ephraim Girls Softball some 36 years ago. Each of Frank\’s children; Debra, Patricia, Barbara, Denise, and Kirk received a special commemorative Softball Plaque engraved with the dedication date as a keep-sake of this special day. Frank\’s loving wife Mary received a special basket of flowers. The flowers and commemorative plaques were presented by MEGS players Gabrielle Crain, Julie OʼBriwn, Leah Bocchicchio, Holly Fitzgerald, Cassidy Chambers, and Mackenzie Seymour. The idea of dedicating the 2008 Season came about when MEGS player Taylor Gavin read an article in the NEWS on the passing of Frank Corson and found it heartwarming that Frank was the founder of the league she played on. Taylor wrote a letter to the President of MEGS asking if they could dedicate the season in honor and remembrance of Frank. Current MEGS President Shawn Heslin gladly accepted the idea and the planning started from there. When asked what the dedication day meant to him, MEGS President Shawn Heslin said \”It was a wonderful day to honor a man who started this league from the ground up.\” Shawn further added \”Taylor Gavin is a wonderful asset to our league and her idea and efforts will always be remembered.\” Taylor\’s father, Chris Gavin added \”Having the Corson family here today shows them we are grateful and not only means a lot to them, but to us as parents of these girls who are able to be a part of this league because of their father and husband\’s efforts for so many years.\”

 Funeral services were held for J.B. Vinson, 78, of Bellmawr, formerly of Lenior City, TN and Miami, FL, who passed away on April 27, 2008.

 Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving brother of Jolyn Norris of TN, Thomas (Marie) of LA and the late Dorothy, R.H., Jack and George. Dear brother-in-law of Roger and Barbara Bradley. Also survived by many dearly loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

 Interment was private at the request of the family.

 A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr, for William J. Mitchell, 90, of Bellmawr, who passed away on April 28, 2008.

 Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (nee O’Neill). Devoted father of William J. (Linda) and Kevin. Dear grandfather of Christine Schneier (Patrick) and Kathleen Mitchell. Great-grandfather of Olivia Rose. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 Mr. Mitchell retired from the Veteran’s Administration after 31 years.

 Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

 

 

 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Maternity Church, Audubon, for Michael G. Vakula, 87, of Audubon, who died April 25, 2008.

 Michael had been a resident of Audubon Park since 1945. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and on the Audubon Park School Board.

 He is survived by many nieces and nephews.