Month: January 2009

Florence R. Scocca, of Voorhees, co-owner of Quicky Signs in Haddonfield

On January 17, 2009. (nee Smith) Age 72. Of Voorhees. Loving wife of 24 years\"Cross to the late Armand Scocca. Devoted daughter of the late S. Blaine Smith and Mary (nee Shugzdas). Cherised mother of Stephen Scocca, Marie (Tom) Draghi, Michael (Marian) Scocca and Anne (James) Luscombe. Beloved Sister of Edward M. Smith and his wife Maria. Loving grandmother of Donald, Joseph, Thomas, Matthew, Maria, Andrew, Isabella and Vincent. Dear Aunt of Kimberly (Arnold), Christine (Marc) and 2 grandnieces and 3 grandnephews.

Florence was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Philadelphia. She was a girl scout for many years and an accomplished ice skater. Florence was a graduate of Bartram High School in 1954 and was a member of Junior Achievement. She worked for Bell-Telephone Company and married Armand in 1958. She started a family in East Brunswick, NJ and relocated to Voorhees after her husband’s passing, where she was a devoted and active parishioner of Saint Andrew the Apostle R.C. Church in Gibbsboro. Florence was co-owner of Quicky Signs in Haddonfield. She loved the casinos and family owned race horses.’

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Thursday from 9 am to 11 am at Saint Andrew the Apostle R.C. Church: 120 United States Avenue, Gibbsboro. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am in the church. Interment Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. No Evening Viewing.

Family requests memorial donations in Florence’s memory to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Southern New Jersey Chapter: 528 Fellowship Road, Suite B, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054. Please write in memo: Florence Scocca. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Florence Scocca.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

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Sound Off Martin’s Lake – Lake or Dump?

(Dedicated on Sept. 7, 1940)

Will Martin’s Lake still exist in the year 2020? I’m beginning to have my doubts. The Lakes Committee and Gloucester’s \”clean up day\” can only do so m\"012608_2051_LettersToda1\" uch. If trash continues to be thrown into this lake at the current rate, it’s doubtful this lake will be around for long. The city has placed \”trash containers\” around the lake’s perimeter, but obviously it requires too much effort for people to deposit their empty bottles or plastic snack bags in them.

Just last week when temperatures dipped, the lake naturally began to freeze. What was once a favorite spot for winter sports, i.e., ice skating and ice hockey, now looked like a dump. Bottles and trash were strewn atop the thin ice. It certainly was not a \”Currier & Ives\” picture. What happens next, when temperatures go back up and the ice melts, all the trash sinks back under the water? How much trash can small lake absorb?

My wish for the New Year is that everyone who spends time at this pretty spot in town named Martin’s Lake, whether fishing, enjoying a picnic lunch, or just relaxing on a bench, remembers to deposit their trash in the containers provided. Let us take pride in this small park and lake so future generations can enjoy it.

Janet Bevan, Gloucester City NJ

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Barbara Robbin Wunder, of Gloucester City, Avid Pool Shooter, former WaWa employee

On January 16, 2009, (nee Stankiewicz) of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 55 years. She was predeceased by her loving parents Edward and Marie \"Cross Stankiewicz. Beloved mother of Jennifer Sorbello, Barbara Reed, Dawn and Wayne Wunder and devoted grandmother of 13. Loving sister of Carol Johnson, Donna Brasteter and Edward Stankiewicz, dear aunt to 3 nephews and darling girlfriend of Jimmy D.

Barbara was a former employee at the Gloucester City WaWa. She was also an avid pool shooter and was recently recognized by the Gloucester City Pool League for her over 25years of participation.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. A Funeral Service will be held 8:00pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions to the family to assist with expenses will be greatly appreciated.

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ATTENTION: Residents Heading for Foreclosure

Gloucester City Mayor William James urges residents heading for foreclosure to contact the CCRC of Delaware Valley, One Cherry Hill Park, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 phone 1-215-563-5665 which are partners of NJHMFA and have been trained in foreclosure prevention and asset preservation. James said another agency available is the NJ Counseling and Housing Development, 1840 S. Broadway Camden, NJ 08104, phone 856-541-1000

\”Early intervention is the key to avoiding foreclosure. With the help of trained counselors most residents can get mortgages restructured to avoid foreclosure\”, said Mayor James. \”I urge residents in need to reach out to these two agencies before it is too late.\”

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Today\’s Poem: I AM, by Miguel Orlina

Written by Miguel Orlina- 8th Grade St. Mary Grammar School, Gloucester City NJ

I am an artist who is creative and imaginative

I wonder what I should draw

I hear my mind thinking of ideas

I see what I create

I want to accomplish my idea

I am an artist who is creative and imaginative

I pretend to be the greatest artist

I feel like I can be a good artist

I touch the paint and paintbrush

I worry that no one will appreciate my creation

I cry because I mess up

I am an artist who is creative and imaginative

I understand that people might not like it

I say that I believe that I can make it better

I dream that my painting will be famous like the Mona Lisa

I try to make that happen

I hope I become a great artist

I am an artist who is creative and imaginative

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Film/ GLOUCESTER CITY: Ice Skating at the Minni Hole

Ice Skating at the Minni Hole ……….
(Sunday, January 18, 2009) Memories-How many remember your days as a kid ice skating at the Minni Hole or Martins Lake, both within a block of each other on Johnson Blvd. We would spend the entire day, and rush back after supper to skate some more in the evening. To keep warm we would build a bonfire. The crowds, which included adults, would get so big some days we would bump into each other. Today as can see there is only handful of kids taking advantage of this fun activity. The same goes for Martins Lake, six kids is all that I saw there. Kids today don\’t know how to have fun it seems. They want nothing to do with any activity unless there is a computer or video game involved. I feel sorry for them.~BILL CLEARY

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Hero of Hudson River Crash Landing Got Start in Air Force

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2009 – The pilot who crash-landed a crippled airliner \"1\" in New York\’s Hudson River this afternoon, saving 155 lives on board, is an Air Force Academy graduate who received his pilot training in the Air Force. 

Chelsey B. \”Sully\” Sullenberger steered US Airways Flight 1549 toward the river when both engines failed less than five minutes after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport. All 150 passengers and five crew members survived the incident.

Sullenberger is an Air Force Academy graduate who served in the Air Force from 1973 to 1980, according to his resume posted on the homepage of his company, Safety Reliability Methods, Inc. 

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Smoke Detectors Credited with saving Bellmawr Family

Press release

Last night at 1:00am The Bellmawr Fire Department, Task Force 32, was dispatched \"091808_2303_1\" to 24 Apple Ave for a reported house fire. The First arriving crews had visible fire in walls running along side both sides of the brick chimney for the fireplace. Crews opened up the wall outside and inside and used a 1 ¾ waterline to quickly knock down the bulk of the fire. There were cracks within the fire box which allowed the heat from the fireplace to enter the wall cavity and ignite the structural members. SEE PHOTOS

Chief Jim Burleigh credited smoke detectors for providing early warning and the crews that did an outstanding job all while enduring the freezing temperatures.

Mutual aid from Runnemede, Barrington and Mt Ephraim Fire Departments assisted at the scene.

This fire occurred during the overnight hours when statistics show you are more likely to die from a fire. \”The home was equipped with working smoke detectors that operated properly providing early warning to the occupants, there is no doubt another tragedy was adverted, stated Chief Burleigh. Bellmawr’s last fatal fire was last August, were an 87 year old female perished in home that did not have working smoking detectors. The occupants’ from overnight, two adults and two infants were all sleeping when they were alerted by the smoke detectors and were able to safely escape.

The Bellmawr Fire Department wants to remind all residents that they provide FREE smoke detectors and batteries. You can obtain them by calling the Borough Hall at 856-933-1313 and leaving your information.

Check Your Detector Today!

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Bellmawr: EARLY MORNING CHIMNEY FIRE –

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PHOTOS BY BILL BATES, MT. Ephraim NEWS Correspondent

On January 16 at 12:57 am, Bellmawr Fire Department\’s Task Force 32 – consisting of Runnemede, Barrington and Mount Ephraim were dispatched to 24 Apple Avenue just off the Black Horse Pike for a reported dwelling fire. Police arrived to find visible fire to the exterior of the fire place and attempted to make a quick knock with a water can.

\"2009.1.16 Bellmawr Battalion 303, Scottie Kibler arrived with a 1 and a 1/2 story wood frame dwelling with light smoke from the front of the house. Firefighters found fire in the wall adjacent to the fireplace with medium smoke in the attic and were opening up to check for further extension. The fire was placed under control shortly before the 30 minute mark. Companies cleared the scene at 2:41 am.

No firefighter nor civilian injuries were reported and the blaze is being investigated by CFM 13, Jim Burleigh of the Camden County Fire Marshal\’s Office.

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Harry S. Brown, of Brooklawn, \”The Mayor of Horton Avenue\”

On January 13, 2009. Age 78. Of Brooklawn. Predeceased by his parents Isaac C. and Sarah F. Brown (nee Stanley). Devoted and loving husband of Helen Sarah Brown (nee Barr). Devoted father of Dr. Harry C. (Carolyn) Brown, Robert J. (Michele) Brown, Karen A. (Joseph) Clayton and Philip C. (Gabriella) Brown. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Kevin, Andrew, Harrison, Stephanie, Sarah and Philip. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Sturgeon and Shirley Fisher. Cousin of James Gallagher and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was voted \”handsomest\” of his Gloucester High School class of 1949. He worked 33 yrs as a Design/Construction Engineer for Campbell Soup in Camden, NJ. Prior to Campbell Soup, Harry worked for DiPaolo Clothing in Hammonton and Camden Shipyard. Harry enjoyed bowling, fixing things around the house and spending time with family, especially his \”Sweetie Pie\” Helen. Neighbors called Harry the \”Mayor of Horton Ave\”. Harry will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St. Gloucester City. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Harry S. Brown. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142

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