TROVARELLI, KAREN (SCULLY)

On Sunday, August 26th, Karen Trovarelli, of Pittsgrove, formerly of Pennsauken, wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed away suddenly at the age of 43 years old. Karen will be forever remembered by her husband, Vincent Trovarelli and their two precious children, Karly and Steven, by her parents John and Janice Scully of Williamstown, her brother John and his wife Trish Scully of Bedford, New Hampshire and her sister Trish & her husband Doug Chance of Sicklerville, NJ, by her mother-in-law, Ethel Trovarelli of Vineland, and her sister-in-law,Lisa Oleszewski of Vineland. Karen will also be forever remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews andextended family and her dear friends.
Karen will eternally remain in everyone\’s hearts as she was a \’rock\’ to so many. Her undaunting caring and generous nature meant so much to so many. She loved being a \’nurse\’ and taking care of everyone. Karen\’s love for getting everyone together and making sure everyone is happy will live on through her family and friends. She gave of herself and her time so freely, especially with helping her daughter, Karly, with her dance and helping out with her son, Steven, with the baseball team. Above all, she was the most amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend that ever was and if she touched your life you will never forget her. She will always be looked at as the prime example of what a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend should be.
Funeral Home Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30th, from 8 am to 11am at RONE FUNERAL SERVICE followed by the Funeral Liturgy at 12 Noon from St. Isidore The Farmer Church, 1655 Magnolia Road, Vineland. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland.
ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of RONE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
Donations: The family kindly request that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or to St. Mary\’s Church, PO Box 376, Morton Ave., Rosenhayn, NJ 08352
Karen\’s heart was so big that she didn\’t give of herself to just one cause, but to any cause she could help with.
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SZWAJKOWSKI, ERIC M.
Age 34 yrs. of Elk Twp. NJ, died Sun. Aug. 26, 2007 at home, with his loving family at his bedside, after a battle with cancer. Born in Camden, raised in Clayton, he was a long time resident of Elk Twp.
Eric was a graduate of Delsea Regional High School, Class of 1991, and attended Gloucester County Institute of Technology, with emphasis in Baking. He loved music, playing the drums, reading and bicycling.
Survived by his Loving Mother, Maureen Simmons, and her husband James Uritisof Elk Twp., and his loving Father, Joseph Szwajkowski of Washington Twp. His lovingMaternal Grandmother Kathleen Sabatini of Millville. His dear Uncle Brian Deitelbaum of Key West, FL. His dear Aunts, Delores Howlett of Mays Landing, NJ, and Margaret Miller of Glassboro.
Relatives & Friends are invited to his viewing on Wed., Aug. 29th. from 7 to 9 PM, and Thur., Aug. 30th., from 8 to 9 AM., at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, Broad & Maple Sts. Clayton, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial on Thur. at 10 AM., at St. Peter\’s R.C. Church, 43 W. Maple St. Merchantville, NJ.
Interment, St. Marys Cem. Williamstown.
To sign the Guest Book online and send condolences, visit our website, www.barclay funeralhome.net , under Recent Obituaries.

Bill\’s Point of View …………………category Bills Point of View

The old Sports Corner Bar, at 4^th and Jersey Avenue, Gloucester City is being demolished to make way for a restaurant. The bar has been closed for nearly 20 years and soon the building will be non-existent. JK Venture Enterprises, LLC, the current property owners, have been working diligently to demolish and clean up the site in order to get it ready for their newest endeavor. A family style restaurant.

JK Venture is a UEZ business trading as Tavern on the Edge.

Recently approved at the June Gloucester City Planning/Zoning Board meeting, JK Venture Enterprises, LLC t/a Tavern on the Edge plans to erect a two-story restaurant/bar with outdoor dining to be completed by winter 2008.  

Just the mention of the name brings back some fond memories about the guys who use to hang out at the Sports Corner as it was known back in the 50\’s, 60\’s and 70\’s. Remember when Jackie Schules owned it? Closing time would come at 2 AM the doors would be locked and anyone still inside would stay around and have a couple beers. Sometimes we watch the sun come up.

On Saturday night before heading out to \”crash\” a wedding reception you meet there to kill sometime. Thinking back to that period I can see some of the familiar faces. After all the laughter how can you forget hanging out at \”The Corner\” with guys like Nipper Nazar, Frank McCully, Ron Raube, Jim Quinn, Sam Long, Sprinkle and Walt Ashe, Jack the Rat, Joe Murphy, John Azzari, Gary Belfiglio, Warren Theckston, Rocky Icavone, Bozo Sharp, Bill Rettig, Budgie O\’Hara, Jack Persichette, Chris Gallagher, Koz, Mongo, Buddy Myers, JukeBox Joe DiGiacomo, Jim Hubbard. 

Also, Harry Ferry, Joe Stiles, Aldie DiGiacomo, Marty Sherry, Bill Ozark Underwood, brother Geo, Bill and Gary Gross, Dempsey, Ron Henefer, Billy McFredericks, Bob Bevan, John Newcome, Choo Choo Murphy, Albie Brandt, John Hindsley, Bill Tourtual, Jan Ferry, Joe Brandt, Joe Battersby, Earl Kaighn, Butch Shaeffer, Corkie McNutt, Reds and Skippy Grandizio, OneEye Sharp are just some of the names that come to mind when thinking about this once popular watering hole.

Well the building may be gone but the memories can never be erased. Gloucester City continues to make progress. I for one can\’t wait for the new restaurant to open, the plans for it look great. It certainly will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. To view the site plan of the restaurant, click here.  

When the Camden County park was built in 1929, it was dedicated to the six soldiers killed in World War I.

They planted cherry blossom trees, and a small stone marker with each soldiers name on it.

On Memorial Day, the veterans marched to the park and placed a floral float in the Delaware River.

The Park Commission deeded the ground back to the City in 1979 for $1. Because of the significance of a few men of the West Jersey Proprietors meeting under a Buttonwood tree for 299 years, City Council changed the name to \”Proprietor\’s Park.\” How many people knew what the Proprietors were for?

It is up to Gloucester City Council to decide to make the change, not the Historical Society.

Why doesn\’t Council stand up and dedicate the park to all of our veterans, and return it to what it was?

John A. Berry, Gloucester City

Paul Spaventa, short in stature, faced an awesome dilemma.

He had to search his soul and answer the following question: Do I dance with the devil or serve the people?

Spaventa, the superintendent of Mount Holly schools, chose the latter, knowing there would be hell to pay.

He persevered and within the span of two short years proved his worth by:

1. Mandating that all who serve the taxpayers of Mount Holly adopt the necessary mindset to ensure educational growth.

2. Establishing a bond — not superficial link — between home, school and community.

3. Functioning as a superintendent with a vision and driven purpose.

Spaventa\’s resolve created discord among leaders of the Mount Holly Educational Association and some community representatives who traditionally ruled supreme. Mean-spirited tactics ate away at his soul.

The Gloucester City Board of Education realized he was a godsend and provided him with an offer he couldn\’t refuse.

He agonized over the opportunity to serve the people without dancing with the devil.

Unfortunately, Spaventa will be leaving Mount Holly in mid-November. Journey onward those that put the children first — we\’ll miss you.

Paul Bracy

Mount Holly

First off, I agree with Stephen Roche about changing the names of the streets. There is nothing wrong with the names they have. Are these people looking at all the work and tax dollars it will take to make such a \”stupid\” move?

Gloucester has had many heroes, so how come all at once we have a few important ones?

My husband about lost his life in the \”real\” war in the 1940s. That war was declared on the United States – it was not one man\’s war because someone took a pot shot at his dad.

My dad served in the Navy, too. He also is a hero – he raised seven girls in Gloucester. They all turned out good and have good husbands. That took some doing, too.

Maybe we could at least get the 400 block of Powell Street named John B. Spence.

I do feel for these moms, dads and families that lost a loved one in Bush\’s war. It is really bad, but for the life of us – we cannot bring them back. This is sad.

I wonder how these other families feel that lost their kids in the 40s. No one seems to remember \”that\” war and those heroes. So, I say no to my hometown to change street names. It is a big mistake.

This money would be \”better spent\” just cleaning up all the trashy yards and homes these outsider\’s cause.

Jackie Sorensen, Odebolt, IA

Three freshman and two transfers highlight late signees

Aug. 21, 2007

PHILADELPHIA – Temple baseball head coach Rob Valli is pleased to announce the addition of five student-athletes for the 2008 season. The quintet is comprised of three incoming freshman and a pair of transfers, including a high school All-American. 1B Ben Flanary, LHP Mike Mongiardini, RHP Steve Nikorak, INF Mark Ortega and C Zach Pettis will make their debut in the Cherry and White in 2008.

\”We\’re very proud of our entire recruiting class,\” Valli said. \”A lack of depth was our Achilles heel in 2007 and now we\’ve added depth at every position.\”

Flanary (Marlton, NJ / Cherokee) was a second team all-New Jersey Group IV pick by the Newark Star-Ledger after leading South Jersey with 11 home runs. He batted .319 and set a school record with 49 RBI to earn first team All-South Jersey honors from the Camden Courier-Post and second team All-South Jersey from the Philadelphia Inquirer. A 6-6 first baseman, Flanary led the Chiefs to a 24-5 record and the Olympic Conference American Division title. He was also 4-2 with a 1.34 ERA on the mound.

\”Ben is a potent offensive player who has the potential to be a productive hitter in the middle of our lineup in the years to come,\” Valli said.

Mongiardini (Toms River, NJ / Toms River East / Yale), whose brother Matt will be a junior pitcher at Temple next season, missed his senior year at Yale due to Tommy John surgery. In 2006, the southpaw went 1-3 with a 3.82 ERA in eight starts for the Bulldogs. Mongiardini fanned 32 batters in 37.1 innings and held opponents to a .254 batting average, tops among Yale starters. A two-time all-state pick at Toms River East HS, he will enroll in Temple\’s graduate school.

\”Mike is just what our pitching staff needs,\” Valli said. \”He is an experienced starter who does all the things a pitcher needs to do in order to win games.\”

Nikorak (Stroudsburg, PA / Stroudsburg) was a two-time Player of the Year by the Pocono Record. This past season, the right-hander went 5-3 with a 3.47 ERA and batted .406 with 30 RBI to help Stroudsburg HS to the Mountain Valley Conference championship. A two-time Carpenter Cup selection, Nikorak was a three-year starter in football and a two-year starter in basketball.

\”Steve is an outstanding athlete who will benefit from being a baseball player year round,\” Valli said.

Ortega (Palm Beach Gardens, FL / Palm Beach Gardens / Boston College) arrives in Owl Country after two seasons at Boston College. An AFLAC High School All-American at Palm Beach Gardens High School (Florida), Ortega was also a member of the US Under-16 National Team as an infielder. He appeared in seven games for Boston College this season and batted .300 (3-for-10).

\”Mark\’s resume is as good as it gets,\” Valli said. \”He has all the tools to be a special player and we expect him to make an impact.\”

Pettis (Camp Hill, PA / Cedar Cliff) rounds out the newcomers. A third-team all-area selection at catcher by the Harrisburg Patriot News, Pettis batted .415 for Cedar Cliff High School. He also lettered in football and wrestling.

\”Zach is a good catch and throw guy who will add depth to the catching position,\” Valli said.

The quintet joins five players who committed during the fall signing period: LHP Jordan Cannon (Reading, PA / Exeter Twp.), SS Rafael Cordero (Colonia, NJ / JFK-Iselin), OF Byron McKoy (Charlotte, NC / Independence), RHP Ben White (Coatesville, PA / Coatesville) and INF Steve Young (Spring City, PA / Spring-Ford).

PHOTOS BY KEN MAC

Bike Patrol Police Officer Bob Lee stops traffic as the big anchor is hauled down King Street…..watch out for the car behind you!

Spags is ready to do his part……\”This is my backhoe and you can\’t have it.\”

Someone said the guy in the checker shirt is Jack the Rat……he was overheard saying …….DO you have a permit? see more on Anchor