TRENTON –With the summer boating and tourism season kicking into high gear, the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding boaters to use caution while navigating ecologically sensitive areas of Barnegat Bay.

The reduction of impacts from boats and personal watercraft within Barnegat Bay’s critical ecosystems, including wetlands, aquatic vegetation, shellfish and fish habitats, is part of the Christie Administration’s comprehensive plan to protect and restore the bay.

Born: February 07, 1917
Died: June 07, 2015

(nee Finger) On June 7, 2015, formerly of West Collingswood, NJ. Age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late William T.S. Stauts, Jr. Dear mother of William T.S. (Lee) Stauts, III and Diane (Robert) Stewart. Loving grandmother of Jeff, Eric and Craig and great grandmother of Kyra, Dayna, Andrew, Nathan, Riley and Reagan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday 10 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Almost Home Animal Shelter, 9140 Pennsauken Hwy., Pennsauken, NJ 08109 (www.ahasnj.org).

WOODBURY NJ–Bail was reduced from $1 million to $750,000 today (6/19) for accused murderer Joseph Zambuto (DOB 3/13/81), of Williamstown NJ, after Zambuto’s lawyer called the fatal stabbing of Zambuto’s father a case of self-defense, a claim an assistant prosecutor disputed.

Defense attorney Jeffrey Zucker said during a bail hearing that his client had no prior contact with the criminal justice system and asked for bail to be reduced to $250,000. He called the 5/25/15 confrontation in Zambuto’s home between him and his father, also named Joseph, \”classic self-defense,\” occurring in his client’s bedroom while he had a broken foot.

Bob was a 1963 graduate of Haddon Heights High School, received his B.S., B.A. and M.A. at Central Missouri State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and earned his Ed.D. at Temple University. For 46 years, he taught marketing in the Division of Business Studies at Rowan College (formerly known as Gloucester County College). Dr. Powell formerly served as the Chairman of the Division of Business Studies and currently holds the title of Senior Professor. 

Bob was a tenor drummer with the Haddon Heights Vagabonds Drum and Bugle Corps from the age of 10 to 17 and with the Reilly Raiders Senior Drum and Bugle Corps. He was active in his community serving on the Haddon Heights Board of Education. In addition, he was a coach for the Haddon Heights Youth Association (HHYA) and an active parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. 

Bob loved gardening and spending summers on Long Beach Island. He was an exceptional watercolor artist and a longtime member of Gwynn Di Pilla\’s art class, participating in numerous art shows. As an alumnus, Bob was an avid Temple basketball and football fan. 

Beloved husband of 45 years to Trish Powell (nee Cullen). Dear father of Becky (Mike) Ford and Andy (Lauren) Powell. Loving Pop Pop of Julia, Lyla, Michael and Emily. Devoted brother of Carol (Peaches) Larro and brother-in-law to Jody Cullen and David Haggerty. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening 6 to 8:30 PM and Wednesday 9 to 10:30 AM at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. 

Donations may be made to the Robert L. Powell, Jr. Art Education Fund, Citizens Bank, 131 S. White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035.

Beloved husband of Johanna Broeker-Smith and the late Jennie R. Smith. Father of Keith, the late James and the late Harry O. Smith, Jr. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of Wayne Smith, Janet Burrows and the late Richard, Raymond and Harold Smith.

Mr. Smith was a retired longtime employee of RCA, Camden, NJ and a 65 year member of Collingswood Cloud Lodge #101 F&AM. He enjoyed time spent with family and traveling. He also volunteered with the American Red Cross Blood Program.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday 10 to 11 AM at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Logan Memorial Presbyterian Church, 18 W. Merchant St., Audubon, NJ 08106.