Beloved wife of Robert Sr., to whom she was married for 53 years. Loving mother of Kathi Koons (Albert), Debbie Errera (Don), Peggy Hannon (Lou), Robert, Jr. (Garnett), Terry Raiczyk (Stan), and Gregory (Penny). Devoted grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Pat (Bob) Nicktern, Marie Walch, Joseph Steigerwald, and the late Betty Ritter and John Toth. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Eckerle was an avid boater and fisherman, who enjoyed crabbing, camping in his trailer and playing cards. He was formerly self employed as a paper hanger, was the Manager of Dick Crean Men\’s Apparel Store, worked at the Evening and Sunday Bulletin newspaper and retired from the Borough of Bellmawr.

Bertha was an active member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Bellmawr. In her free time she enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her loving family.

Beloved wife of Charles for 56 years. Loving mother of Charles, Jr., David and Mark (Holly). Devoted grandmother of Amanda, Jonathan, Alison, Ashley, and Ryan. Dear sister-in-law of Elsie Murray (Raymond), Howard (Margaret) and Arthur (Elizabeth).

After having a huge fight with my girlfriend one night, I decided to go out with some friends to have a good time and forget my problems. I was very drunk and high on Methamphetamine when I foolishly climbed up a tree and fell about 40 feet to the ground.

It has been 20 years since the stupid act I committed in a severe drug-induced state changed my life forever. But I can tell you it has been hell on earth — an existence filled with enough misery to last a lifetime.

quiet kid and part of a nice middle-class family.

When I was in sixth grade, I convinced myself that drinking beer wasn’t a big deal. \”I’ll only drink on the weekends,\” I thought, \”anyway it’s only beer, and everybody else drinks.\” My friends were all the \”jocks\” in the school and playing football and other sports was what we lived for. But yes, a lot of them were drinking beer and I wanted to do what they were doing to fit in. I didn’t want to feel left out or be the only kid who wasn’t cool. Not surprisingly, I graduated from beer to harder liquor and I continued to drink more frequently once I entered high school. The heavy drinking led me to experiment with drugs and I put my life on a direct crash course with disaster.

I started smoking Marijuana (or \”dope\” as we used call it) in 10th grade and I began losing interest in all the activities I was involved in. I even lost interest in practicing

By the time I was a senior in high school I was using heavily. Somehow, I still felt like I had everything under control. In my own mind, my freedom was rooted in the notion that I did what I wanted, when I wanted. Going out with my friends and getting wasted became more important to me then going to school. Nothing else mattered and I didn’t care about anybody or anything, except getting high.

After his leaving the district about three and one half years ago, Bell was succeeded by Deborah Monahan, who was shortly succeeded by current Superintendent Annette Castiglione.

Former Board Secretary/Business Administrator Bruce B. Finkle left for another position and was succeeded by Dr. Ann Garcia, who resigned and was succeeded by the interim John Amato.

Meanwhile, Bellmawr BOE replaced former Solicitor John D. Wade with Ronald W. Sahli. In addition to Lescota\’s resignation, the BOE had previously accepted the resignations of Linee Getzinger and Maria Fasulo.

This week the BOE will convene to discuss and vote upon Lescota, replacement. Those being considered are Mr. Andre, Mr. Britner, and former BOE member appointed by the County Superintendent, Mrs. Shankerow.

Another requirement is that Pre-school for 3 and 4 year olds be a full day. \”Seven superintendents in the area are meeting as a show of good faith effort, and as a means of maintaining the integrity of district services as best we can,\” Castiglione said.

Additionally, Castiglione reported that the district\’s Quality Single Assessment Continuum QSAC is underway and that the State of New Jersey is expected to visit the school system before the holidays.

Copies of the 40-page report are available to the public via the principals\’ offices. \”I have not printed many copies in an effort to go green,\” Castiglione said.

A bulleted list of BOE actions should be posted on the website along with the report and the next specially scheduled meeting for the board to discuss and to vote on a new member to replace Darlene Lescota. The superintendent hopes that that date will also be available to the public on the school sign.

Survived by his wife Barbara, two daughters, Deborah Emended (Randy) of South Plainfield and Kimberly Ballard of South Plainfield; two grandchildren Jaclyn LaMotte (Michael) of Hillsborough and Randy Emended of South Plainfield; two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Alexa LaMotte.

Beloved wife of Robert Sr., to whom she was married for 53 years. Loving mother of Kathi Koons (Albert), Debbie Errera (Don), Peggy Hannon (Lou), Robert Jr. (Garnett), Terry Raiczyk (Stan), and Gregory (Penny). Devoted grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Pat (Bob) Nicktern, Marie Walch, Joseph Steigerwald, and the late Betty Ritter and John Toth. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Husband of the late Barbara (nee Baget). He is survived by his son Ernest J. Philipona, Jr. of Audubon.