Joan Spence, She Wanted to Serve the Lord, Marry & Have a Family

SPENCE, JOAN
(nee Chobert) of Woodbury Heights on October 8, 2007. Aged 76 years.
Joan was a humble individual with three simple life aspirations; she wanted to serve the Lord, marry and have a family.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Joan was a proud 1948 graduate of John W. Hallahan High. Joan and her family relocated to Woodbury Heights where she lived for 38 years. Prior to retirement in 1993, she worked for Sony Music, Pitman for nineteen years. A devout and faithful member of St. Margaret\’s Church, Joan served as a Eucharistic Minister and comfort minister.

Visiting nursing homes, making dinners for homeless shelters, donating food and clothing for the needy and visiting the sick were just some of the things Joan did unselfishly to help serve others. She was an active member of the Auxiliary of the Legion of Mary and Our Lady of Grace and Mercy rosary group.

Traveling with the members of Happy Tours and the Woodbury Heights Senior Citizen\’s group was something that Joan enjoyed very much.She loved to spend time in the kitchen baking and cooking and relaxing at the beach with her family.

She is the beloved wife of the late Robert Z.; devoted mother of Rita Youmans, Sandra Aumack-Maguire, Anita Tobin, Joan Mattson, Robert Z., Jr., Mary Beth Archer and Catherine Hawkins; dear sister of Clare Chobert; loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 2.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing 8-9:45 AM and Mass of Resurrection 10 AM, Saturday in St. Margaret RC Church, 3rd St. & Beech Ave., Woodbury Heights. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Swedesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Tributes and memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME

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Ronald McSherry, of Westville age 57

MCSHERRY, RONALD F.
Of Westville, NJ died on October 10, 2007 at home, age 57.
Mr. McSherry was born in Phila., Pa., and served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam war as a corpsman and received the purple heart. Ron also worked at the University of Penn Hospital.
Survived by his wife Jean (nee Mealey) a son Sean (Elena) of Westville; 2 daughters Kimberly (Pat) Hoehing, ESQ. of Wenonah & Teena (Bill) Vanore of Westville; 2 sisters Carolyn Dove of Westville & Eileen (Jimmy) of Pennsauken and 3 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday 11:00AM at the ELLIS-STIEFEL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Highland Ave., Westville, NJ, where friends may call 1hr. prior to service. Military honors and interment will be in Gloucester County Veterans Cem., Monroe Twp., NJ.

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Bill Dulin, owner of Casey Appraisers of Shamong

DULIN, WILLIAM F., JR.
Suddenly, on October 10, 2007 of Shamong, NJ. Age 42 years. Beloved husband of Vikki (nee Stout). Devoted father of Amanda, Alexis, and William, III. Dear brother of Jason Dulin of Collingswood. Bill, an avid pool player and member of the American Pool Players League was the owner of Casey Appraisers of Shamong.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday 2:00-4:00PM at the
CostantinoFuneral Home
231 W. White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ 08009
costantino funeralhome.com
Service 4:00PM. Cremation and Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the family c/o the funeral home at the above address.

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Rider University Professor Dies of a Sudden Heart Attack

Source http://www.nj.com by Star-Ledger Staff

Friday October 12, 2007, 4:20 PM

Photo Courtesy of Rider

David Rebovich

A Rider University professor who was well-known as a commentator on New Jersey politics died this morning of a heart attack.

David Rebovich, the managing director of the Rider University Institute for New Jersey Politics and frequent media commentator, was 58.

\”David suffered a massive heart attack this morning while teaching his Political Science 102 Class in the Fine Arts Building on the Lawrenceville campus,\” Rider President Mordechai Rozanski said in a statement released by the university. \”The Lawrence Township ambulance was called and administered CPR before taking him to Helene Fuld Hospital in Trenton, where he died a short time later.\”

Rebovich, who grew up in Perth Amboy and was a resident of Hamilton, earned a BA from Johns Hopkins Univeristy and an MA and PhD from Rutgers University in political science.

\”David Rebovich was a widely respected presence in New Jersey\’s political scene, offering insight that was universally acknowledged as nonpartisan, fair and vital to the public discourse,\” Gov. Jon Corzine said in a statement. \”During a lifetime in politics, David Rebovich\’s enthusiasm and idealism never waned.\”

Rebovich wrote a blog on politicsnj.com and was often quoted on TV, radio and newspapers, including The Star-Ledger.

\”David Rebovich\’s passing leaves a major void in New Jersey politics,\” state Republican Chairman Tom Wilson said in a statement. \”He was an honest, perceptive and passionate observer of politics here and his opinion was deservedly sought after. David was the rare academic whose insights reflected the complex realities of politics. His level of understanding, insight and knowledge made him the undisputed Dean of political observers in New Jersey.\”

\”David Rebovich was one of a kind,\” said Joe Cryan, chairman of the Democratic State Committee. \”He was an academic who understood the real world of New Jersey politics and he was a political scientist who knew that politics is much more than science.

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Jeanette Butrymowicz, 59 of Camden

BUTRYMOWICZ, JEANETTE
On October 10, 2007 (nee Shank) age 59.
Dear wife of Ronald of Camden, NJ. Mother of Ronald Jr. of Mullica Hill, Eric of Lindenwold and Melissa at home. She is also survived by 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Services are private. Jeanette had worked for Woolworth Department Stores.
In lieu of flowers donations to A.S.P.C.A. or Animal Welfare association of your choice in her name would be appreciated. Arrangements by THE PREDPELSKI FUNERAL HOME www.predpelski.com

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Brooklawn’s \”TRAIL OF HORROR\”

Friday and Saturday, October 26 and October 27, the ghosts of the \”OLD TIMBER CREEK CEMETERY\” rise from the depths of Timber Creek to capture the souls of any on who dares enter the \”TRAIL OF HORROR\”…..

LOCATION: Major League Field (Pershing Rd. & Paris Ave.), Brooklawn

TIMES: Friday 7pm-11pm
Saturday 5pm-11pm

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Marie J. \”Honey\” Williams, long-time Gloucester City Resident, Active in Many Organizations

On October 11, 2007 Marie \”Honey\” Williams (nee Scheifele), age 86 of Gloucester City went to be with the Lord. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Williams, III. Devoted mother of nine children; the late Henry \”Harry\” J. Williams, IV, Janet Davies and her husband Jim of Glens Falls, NY, Rita Moffitt and her husband Gordon of Stratford, Mary Berard of Mays Landing, Michael \”Onyx\” Williams and his wife Anahid of San Francisco, CA, Doris Rebstock and her husband James of Washington Twp., Ralph Williams of Gloucester City, Amy Williams of Bainbridge Island, WA, Eve Caballero and her husband Carlos.

She is survived by her brother Clifford Scheifele, Grandmother of 20 and Great-Grandmother of 5.

Honey was a long-time resident of Gloucester City. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Mt. Ephraim. She enjoyed participating in the Scrabble Club, Stamp Club, Historical Society, Toastmasters and Audubon Poets Society. Honey was a longtime worker for the Election Board for Camden County and a judge for the Gloucester Catholic Forensic Club.

Relatives and Friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Monday evening from 7 – 9 pm and again Tuesday morning from 9 – 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street , Gloucester City. Religious Service officiated by Pastor Bill Brindell of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God will take place starting at 10 am Tuesday in the funeral home. Entombment in Harleigh Mausoleum, Camden .

Family requests memorial donations in Honey\’s name to Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 407 N. Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim NJ 08059 . Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through the funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Marie J. Williams.

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Virus Killing Deer in New Jersey

By Tina Kelley

source http://www.nytimes.com

State wildlife officials are tracking a virus, carried by tiny biting insects, that is killing white-tailed deer in parts of New Jersey.

Signs of the virus, called epizootic hemorrhagic disease, have been found in the carcasses of nearly 200 deer in New Jersey, state officials said. The virus can kill an animal in 5 to 10 days.

The disease is not expected to significantly reduce the state’s deer population. According to the Department of Environmental Protection, there are about 150,000 wild deer in the state.

Carried by midges that hatch on mud flats, the virus causes high fevers and bleeding from the mouth, nose and eyes. The carcasses of deer that die of the disease are often found near water, where they have gone to drink. Outbreaks of the virus have also been confirmed this year in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, according to the department.

Larry Herrighty, assistant director of the department’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, said that so far, the virus has not spread to livestock in the state. It is not fatal to cows, but can reduce their milk production. The virus spreads mostly in the warmer months and is contained after the first frost, which kills the midges, wildlife officials said.

A hunter in Somerset County found the first evidence of the disease in New Jersey about six weeks ago, discovering 15 dead deer on property belonging to a hunting club.

Mr. Herrighty said that about 65 deer had died in Hillsborough Township in Somerset County, and 104 in or around Wharton State Forest in Burlington County.

\”It’s a relatively small number compared to prior outbreaks,\” he said.

About 4,000 deer statewide died of the disease in 1999, and about 1,000 in Morris County in the mid 1970s, he said.

Suspected incidences of the disease have also been found this year in parts of Morris, Middlesex, Camden, Cumberland and Salem Counties. The disease has not been shown to spread to humans, but hunters are advised not to eat the meat of deer that appear sick, wildlife officials said.

Ed Markowski, president of the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, said he had heard about outbreaks of the disease in the upper regions of the Mullica River, and near Hammonton in Atlantic County, Tuckahoe in Cape May County, and Lake Atsion in Burlington County.

\”Locally it can decimate a population, but over all New Jersey’s deer herd is healthy enough,\” he said. Hunters observing deer acting abnormally are asked to report their findings to Dr. Douglas Roscoe, at the Fish and Wildlife Division, by calling (908) 735-6398.

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John Estell, of Woodbury, former Respiratory Therapist; softball player

ESTELL, JOHN ROBERT
of Woodbury, NJ on October 9, 2007. Aged 65 years.
Before retiring, John was a Respiratory Therapist. He actively played softball in an over 60 league. John loved entertaining his family and friends with his sense of humor. He enjoyed trips to the shore, going on family vacations and playing and watching sports.
Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Foley) of 37 years. Devoted father of Kim (John) Underwood and son John (Lisa) Estell, Jr. Loving son of Florence (nee Puckett) and the late John Estell , son-in-law of Ruth Foley. Dear brother of Joann (Richard) Vogel, Terry (Joe) Worrell and Kathleen (the late Michael) Schroeder. Loving grandfather of Morgan and Jack Underwood.
All services are private. Arrangements are under the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, Woodbury, NJ. Tributes & memories may be shared at:www.mcgfuneral. com

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Bertha \”Bert\” Nolan, Retired Gloucester Catholic Teacher & Coach; All American Field Hockey Player

Bertha \”Raskis\” Nolan, age 82, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, with her loving family at her side. Bertha, currently of Trumbull, Connecticut, was born and raised in Gloucester City, NJ.

A prominent athlete in her youth she was an All American and Olympic Alternate Field Hockey player and went on to a long and rewarding career as a high school teacher and celebrated girls basketball coach at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester City, NJ.

PHOTO: Bert Nolan, 1963 Gloucester Catholic High School year book

A graduate of Gloucester City High School and Glassboro State University, Bertha\’s career as a high school basketball coach earned her and her teams numerous state championship titles and coaching awards. A plaque in tribute to her contribution to girls and women\’s basketball hangs in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.

She is scheduled to be inducted next week into the South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame.

Bertha is survived by her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 62 years Andrew Nolan, their two children Drew Nolan and his wife Beverly of Merchantville, NJ and Dianne Nolan and her husband Mark Breslin of Fairfield CT, and Bert\’s grandchildren Julie, Ryan and Coe Nolan , Zachary, Andrew and John Breslin.

Relatives, friends, former educators and students are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Sunday Evening from 6 to 9 pm and Monday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations in Bert\’s name be made to the Bert Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund: c/o Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association: 333 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo of check: Bert Nolan. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through the funeral home website McCann-Healey Funeral Home under online obituaries of Bertha \”Bertha\” Nolan.

From the Courier-Post (October 11)

Bert Nolan, who helped to revolutionalize girls\’ basketball in South Jersey as a highly successful coach at Gloucester Catholic High School, has died.

Nolan helped bring girls\’ basketball into the modern era when the sport changed from 6-on-6 to 5-on-5 play in 1960s. Her powerful Gloucester Catholic teams helped establish the sport\’s legitimacy.

Nolan\’s 1973 Gloucester Catholic team won the first state title in girls\’ basketball in New Jersey. The Rams won a state tournament that was opened to all programs at every gorup level.

Gloucester Catholic also won the all-groups state title in 1974.

In 1976, the state began to sponsor state tournaments in various groups for girls\’ basketball.

Nolan was a 1944 graduate of Gloucester High School and an accomplished field hockey player. She also graduated from Glassboro State Colege (now Rowan University).

Although records are incomplete, Nolan is believed to have won more than 500 games in 24 years of coaching basketball, field hockey and softball at Gloucester Catholic.Read more

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