Day: February 16, 2011

Obituaries: Lutfu Balbay, of Camden; Robert Wilson, of Gloucester City

Lutfu Balbay… On February 15, 2011. Age 75. Of Camden. Formerly of Millville. Loving husband of the late Anna Balbay (nee Kalkan). Cherished father of Levon Balbay and Kennedy Balbay. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday from 9 am to 10 am at the Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church: 333 Weymouth Road, Buena. Mass 10 am in the church. Interment New Kuban Cemetery, Buena. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Lutfu Balbay. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142

 

 Robert J. Wilson On February 15, 2011. Age 79. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of South Camden. Loving son of the late Francis H. Wilson, Sr and the late Elizabeth V. (nee Jennings). Predeceased by his siblings Francis \”Reds\” Wilson, James Wilson, Jacob Ambruster and Elizabeth Teresa. Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1949 to 1952. He served with the First Calvary Div. 7th Calvary Regiment from South Korea to North Korea. Robert was a Bronze Star Medal recipient for Valor Purple Heart, received three Battle stars, Korean Infantry Combat Badge and the New Jersey Distinctive Service Medal. He was a life member of the VFW Post and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Robert retired from Philadelphia Naval Shipyard as a pipefitter and plumber.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment with U.S. Army Honors, Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Adoption Center: 501 North Berlin Road, Lindenwold, NJ 08021 or Mass Cards are appreciated. In the memo please write: Robert J. Wilson. 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Robert J. Wilson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. PH: 856-456-1142

 

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Obituaries: Robert Roy Kanady of Deptford; Joanne M. Norman of Gloucester City

 

Robert Roy Kanady 

KANADY, Robert Roy (Bob) \”Keet\” on February 12, 2011 of Deptford, formerly of Gloucester City and Tuckerton. Age 68. Husband of Patricia A. Kanady (nee Heitzmann). Father of Jacqueline Harris (Howard) of San Diego, CA and Patricia \”Trish\” Robinson of National Park. Grandfather of Samantha and Brooke. Also survived by his pet Skeeter. Bob was employed for over 35 years at Eagle Point Plant in Westville. He was a member of the NRA, enjoyed target shooting and loved working on his many projects and helping friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family Saturday 10am to 11am at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Dr., Deptford. Memorial service 11am at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1415 Rt. 70 East, Suite 311, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 

Joanne M. Norman

 

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Bellmawr Mayor Continues Discussion on Employee Layoffs

By Chris Concannon

Gloucester City News


Recent layoff notices issued by Bellmawr Mayor Frank Filipek to all Borough employees was the subject of an animated Council Meeting January 31.

Filipek was adamant about certain elements of these layoffs, in stating that he and members of Council are going to do everything they can to avoid them as they did last year.

The Mayor went on to say that with regard to the municipal budget, the Police Department actually comprises 42 percent of the total annual budget.

A previously-published Gloucester City News article listed that figure at 50 percent.

Filipek also said he met with all department heads, as well as Municipal Judge Nicholas Trabosh, about the layoffs, adding that some of the longer-tenured staff have already agreed not to take pay raises this year.

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THE SHAMELESS NEW YORK TIMES

 

February 15, 2011

Catholic League president Bill Donohue responds to today\’s New York Times editorial, \"Image_200905294527-1\" \”More Shame\”:
 
The editorial says, \”The Roman Catholic Church in this country has promised accountability and justice for children sexually abused by priests. We fear it has a long way to go.\” Wrong: no religious or secular institution in the U.S. today has a better record than the Catholic Church. To wit: from 2005 to 2009 (the last year data are available), the average number of credibleaccusations made against a priest for the sexual abuse of a minor is 8.6; in 2009, the number was six (out of more than 40,000).

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