(West Deptford, NJ) – The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be hosting the 12^thAnnual presentation of the Gloucester County Military Service Medal on Saturday, September 22, 2012, 11 am, at RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford.

Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger said there will be 118 medals presented (13 posthumously) with approximately 300 people in attendance.

source Rutgers-Newark University

People who have fewer social resources, such as friends and family, literally see challenging objects and events in a more exaggerated way than do people who feel emotionally supported, according to research by Kent Harber, associate professor of psychology at Rutgers-Newark.

Carrol Y. Chase

AGE: 60 • Gloucester City

On September 18, 2012. Age 60. (nee White). Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 21 years to George Chase. Loving mother of Richard Baldwin, Jr. (Michelle) and Tracy Mahoney (Shawn). Cherished grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Zondra, Belinda, Gregory, Drew and Eric.

Carrol was a dedicated worker for 18 years at Acme in Berlin. Her greatest enjoyment was when she was playing bingo.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday morning from 9 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Funeral service will begin at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Carrol Y. Chase Memorial Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Carrol Y. Chase.

September 19, 2012

CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF GREEN ACRES PROJECTS

TRENTON – The Garden State Preservation Trust today approved the Christie Administration\’s recommended list of more than $123 million in Green Acres open space acquisition and recreational development projects, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced.

Marianne J. LaRosa; ( nee Ragone), 76, of Bellmawr, peacefully passed away on September 16, 2012 with her family by her side.

An outgoing woman with a warm smile that was loved by all who knew her is the legacy that Marianne leaves behind. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Marianne graduated from Southern High School for Girls. A short time later she met, fell in love and married a young man by the name of Salvatore \”Sam\” LaRosa and together they shared 52 years of marriage and raised three children that they loved very much. Marianne was a Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for many years with the McGrath Insurance agency in Haddonfield until her retirement in 1998. Away from her career, Marianne enjoyed singing and listening to music, especially Frank Sinatra; reading a good book , cheering on her beloved Phillies and she always enjoyed eating whatever Sam had prepared in the kitchen. Most of all, Marianne enjoyed being surrounded by her family making memories that they will cherish for years to come. Marianne is the beloved wife of Salvatore LaRosa; loving mother of Valerie (Gerard) Brannigan, Darin (Kimberly)LaRosa and Dr. Christopher M. (Jennifer) LaRosa, dear sister of Carmella Ragone, Frank Ragone, Lorainnne Litrenta, Carol O\’Hara and the late Theresa & Michael Ragone; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Erika, Jake, Samantha, Luke, Ryan, James and Noah.

Farewell Service

Relatives and friends are invited to join Marianne\’s family for her viewing Friday morning after 9:30 AM in Christ Our Light Parish at St. Peter Celestine Church, 402 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30AM. Interment will follow at New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Arrangements are under the direction of the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, Woodbury & Washington Twp. Tributes and memories may be shared by visitingwww.mcgfuneral.com

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