A poster advertising The Grateful Dead\’s 1973 shows at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. The four living original members of the Grateful Dead – Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart – play their last show together tonight, in Chicago. The band of course, performed frequently in New Jersey from the 1970s until Jerry…

Marianna J. Emanuele

Born: February 16, 1942
Died: June 16, 2015

Marianna J. Emanuele, age 73, of Camden, NJ passed away on June 16, 2015. She is survived by sisters, Angela of Philadelphia, PA, Loretta of Western PA; brothers, John of Camden, NJ and Joe of Florida.

Marianna was a former member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a volunteer missionary in Kenya and later in the United States as an activist for the Camden community.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 10th, 10:30 AM from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National Office, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood, NJ. www.fosterwarnefuneralhome.com

The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, is active in five New Jersey towns, state Department of Agriculture officials announced Monday. Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Westampton, Ewing and West Windsor have seen reported cases, the agency said. \”Emerald ash borer is a fast-moving, highly destructive invasive pest, which could lead to the…

NORTH WILDWOOD — A Philadelphia couple faces charges of theft and child endangerment for allegedly stealing from beachgoers on July 4 with three children in tow. Officers were called to the beach at 17th Avenue around 2:12 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a man and woman stealing items from bags on the beach. Kelly Costanzo,…

press release July 6th, 2015

Baker Will Be Public Address Announcer Throughout Game

CAMDEN City, NJ—Philadelphia Phillies Public Address Announcer Dan Baker will appear at Campbell’s Field for the Riversharks Friday, August 14^th game at 7:05pm, where he will be the guest public address announcer throughout the game.
 

The Philadelphia Philles PA Announcer for the past 43 years will lend his vocals to the Riversharks for the entire game for the first time ever during this special event. Baker will lead the on-field pregame show, announce the starting lineups and first pitches, and then announce the game once it begins.

Pauline T. Bartsch

Born: March 20, 1921
Died: June 29, 2015

 

(nee Fritz) On June 29, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Bartsch and the late S. Sgt. Albert T. Thompson (killed in action at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II). Dear mother of twin daughters, Karin B. (John H., M.D.) Read and Carolyn M. Bartsch and son, Albert T. (Mary Kay) Thompson. Loving grandmother of John VII, Ashley and Robert and great grandmother of Allison and Henry.

Mrs. Bartsch was instrumental in forming the National Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., where she served as Past President and in many other capacities. She fought hard to establish benefits for widows and children of deceased military. She was also an active member of the Collingswood Women\’s Club, Evening Division.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM at Most Precious Blood Parish, Transfiguration RC Church, 445 White Horse Pike, W. Collingswood, NJ. Interment Garden of Honor, Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. www.fosterwarnefuneralhome.com

After a decade in the doldrums, last year’s Tour de France brought renewed hope to French cycling after two of the country’s riders finished on the podium. But in a field packed with talent, is it a feat they can repeat at this year’s edition? It had been a dark time for French cycling, with just…

Anna M. Buscio

Born: March 30, 1925
Died: July 05, 2015

 

Anna M. Buscio (nee McGuire), on July 5, 2015, of Blackwood formerly of Runnemede. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Patricia Jombe (James), Catherine Darnell (Wayne), Frank (Charlotte), Mike (Laura), Thomas, and the late Joseph. Loving Grandmother of 13, Great Grandmother of 15, and Great Great Grandmother of 2. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Anna was a member of the Runnemede Seniors. www.gardnerfuneralhome.com

TRENTON — New Jersey, home to some of the country\’s largest manufacturers of asbestos products, ranks eighth in the nation for the number of people who died from lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, according to a new report. From 1999 to 2013, between 128,000 to 160,000 people in the nation died from asbestos exposure, including…