Day: December 31, 2008

Shayla Llanos, Salem High School graduate and basketball star, died Monday

– NJ.com.

Llanos, last year\’s Player of the Year for basketball, graduated from Salem in June. While playing for Broward Community College, located in Florida, Llanos collapsed to her knees at a tournament game held that afternoon. After being revived by medics on scene, she died later that night in the hospital.

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Robert H. Johnson Sr. of Gloucester City, WWII Army Air Corp Veteran

JOHNSON,Robert H., Sr. On December 29, 2008, age 86, of Gloucester City, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle P. (Justeson). Devoted father of Robert H. Jr. (Lina) Johnson of AZ, and Roger (Marie) Johnson of Gloucester City. Loving grandfather of four, Christine, Cynthia, Robert, Charlene and spouses. Loving great grandfather of nine.

Mr. Johnson was a retired employee from Bell Atlantic in Phila. and a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME 11 E. Kings Hwy. Mt. Ephraim, N.J. 856-931-1628 Funeral service Friday 11:00 AM at the funeral home. interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053, in Robert\’s memory. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be sent to: www.milanofuneral home.com

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TROOP SUPPORT 08059 BRIGHTENS SPIRITS OF SOLDIERS OVERSEAS

Bill Bates

Mount Ephraim NEWS Correspondent

The following letter was received from Marcus Wild, a Mount Ephraim resident and an Army soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.

\”My name is Marcus Wild from Mount Ephraim and I would like to thank you guys very much for everything that I have received! I would like to go ahead and say thank you very much for all of the support over here in Iraq! It puts a smile on my face everyday to see the things that people back home do for us.\”

SENDING ITEMS TO OUR TROOPS – Members of the Tro\"Wrapping%20gifts%20for%20troops\"op Support 08059 recently met to pack up new donated items to send over seas to local troops. The items were placed in gift bags and sent to arrive right before Christmas to brighten the spirits of the troops and to remind them that their service is appreciated. (PHOTO PROVIDED)

The above letter is just one of the many reasons why people like Karen Popelak are doing what they do. Karen is the Chairperson of Troop Support 08059, a not-for-profit group that raises funds and items to send to local troops currently serving over seas.

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Gloucester City Fire / Video

Gloucester City Fire/row homes
Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 12:40PM
I arrived after the fire was under control and cleanup work had begun. Incident occurred in the 200 unit block of Middlesex Street, two homes were damaged, cause is under investigation,no injuries reported. Volunteer fire departments from Bellmawr, Mt. Ephraim, Collingswood and Westville, were on hand to assist. ~Bill Cleary See photos

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Christine Helen Peck, of Gloucester City, member of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church

PECK, Christine Helen On December 28, 2008, (nee Whalen), of Gloucester City, NJ, age 92.\"Cross5\" She was the beloved wife of the late William G. Peck, loving mother of Christine H. Greenwald and the late Brian T. Peck, and dear sister of the late Martha Kuhn and William Whalen.

Her dear grandchildren David A. (Marianne) and Karen L. Greenwald, great grandchildren Brian and Colin Greenwald and nephews William and Gregory Kuhn also survive her.

Mrs. Peck was a long time member of the former Christ Lutheran Church in Fairview and the Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mt. Ephraim. She was very devoted to her family and was the caretaker to many.

Mrs. Peck\’s funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Assoc., 706 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the ETHERINGTON- CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. (www.ethingtonfh.com)

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