Joseph R. Manfredi, age 83, passed away on July 20, 2007. Age 83. Of the West Collingswood Heights Section of Haddon Township. Formerly of South Camden. Loving Son of the late Louis and Theresa Manfredi (nee Palese). Surrounded, cared for and cherished by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (nee Stone). Beloved father of Rox Anne Manfredi-Jones of Clarksboro. Beloved grandfather of Theresa Jones of Newfield. Dear Great-grandfather of Mark and Christopher Fiorella both of Newfield. Dear Brother of Frank Manfredi of Berlin. Loving Brother-In-Law of Gloria Beebe of Margate. Beloved Uncle of Tom Beebe.

Joseph was born and raised in South Camden and has lived in West Collingswood Heights for the last 45 years. He worked as a steamfitter for Union Local # 322: Plumbers and Pipefitters in Winslow Township. Joseph was a 54 year devoted member of this Union and was very proud of his service.

Relatives, friends and members of the Union are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday morning from 9 am to 10:30 am at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am in the church. Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no evening viewing and no viewing at the funeral home.

Memorial Donations be made in Joseph\’s memory to Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: Memorial Fund: at the above address. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Joseph R. Manfredi. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City, NJ.

ALCOTT, STANLEY C., SR.
On July 20, 2007, of Bellmawr, age 66. Beloved husband Joan D. (nee Carr). Loving father of Denise Theckston (Patrick), Sandra Sherlock (Gerald), Stanley Alcott, Jr. (Lisa Deoms) and Anthony Alcott (Jaclyn). Devoted grandfather of Patrick, Timothy, Lauren, Ryan, Drisa, Taylor, Zachary, Damian, Jessica and Camerine. Dear brother of Neal Alcott (Sue), Patricia Hagan (James) and thelate Rosalie Tiejien. Predeceased by his mother Pearl Alcott. Beloved son-in-law of William and Lillian Carr. Also survived by his brothers-in-law: Ralph Tiejien, David Carr, Robert Carr, William Carr, Jr. and Steven Carr (Carol) and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Alcott was a member of the Bellmawr Park Fire Co. and the Jersey Jaybirds Camping Club. There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 7 to 9pm and Monday morning from 9:15 to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Monday at Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stanley\’s memory to St. Jude\’s Children\’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to
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By Bruce Darrow

On Thursday evening the Gloucester City 11 year old All-Stars traveled to Blackwood to play neighboring Audubon and lost 8-6 in a District 14 Semi-Final game. Gloucester\’s pitcher Chris Walmsley was given the duty to carry this team to the next round against the other Semi-Final winner Erial. Gloucester took a one run lead in the first and then through the next four innings matched Audubon run for run.

In the fifth inning Gloucester\’s Ryan Zeigler entered to pitch in relief of Walmsley. Trailing 5-4, Zeigler worked a scoreless fifth inning and went to the mound in the sixth still down one run. Audubon in the sixth plated two runs after several Gloucester defensive miscues, when a line drive bounced off the glove of diving second baseman James Burkhardt and into rightfield Audubon scored two more to entered the last of the sixth with an 8 to 4 lead.

In the bottom half the locals battled back. After Zeigler reached base Billy Simila lined a single to right sending Zeigler to third. A bunt by Mario Russo and an attempt by Zeigler to score from third was stopped when Zeigler was tagged out trying to score. Still with one out and two runners on Gloucester\’s Ben Boyer singled up the middle scoring Simila and Russo and closing the gap to 8-6. Up to the plate was Burkhadt who hammered another one out single putting the tying runners on second and third. But the rally ended after consecutive strike outs and Audubon advanced to the finals on Saturday evening 7:00 pm at Mt. Ephriam.

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John \”Jack\” D. Pyrah (photo) died on July 19, 2007 at the age of 88. A Gloucester City resident, he was cared for in his home by his loving wife of 50 years, Regina M. (nee Gorman). Loving father of Jack Pyrah of Belmar, William Van Tassel (late Venise) of Turner, Maine, John Van Tassel (Sue) of Richmond, Virginia and Patricia Johnson (James) of Haddonfield. Devoted grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 2. Survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Pyrah was born in Germantown, PA, on August 11, 1918 to John and Jane Pyrah. He graduated from Germantown High School in 1937. He began a lifelong interest in Track and Field in 1934 after being taken to the Penn Relay Carnival by a favorite uncle. After falling in love with the aura surrounding the Relays he nurtured that interest in Track and Field. He received his first coaching/managing position with the Shanahan Catholic Club in 1942. He began his 26 year career as Assistant Track and Field Coach and Head Cross Country Coach at Villanova University in 1966.

Pyrah\’s association with Villanova lasted until his death though his formal retirement occurred in 1991. He helped lead Villanova to 4 NCAA Championships and 8 IC4A Championships. During his tenure there, the track and field team developed many world-class athletes including 17 Olympians.

Pyrah\’s accolades include his recent admission into the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the placement of his name on the Wall of Fame at Villanova University, and the naming of the Jack Pyrah Invitational Indoor Meet at the University.

Jack and his wife, Regina, recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary.

Relatives, friends, Villanova University and members of the Track and Field Community are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday Evening from 6 to 8 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 am to 10:30 am at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am in the church.

Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no viewing at the funeral home.

Memorial Donations in Jack\’s memory to the VCLUB: Jack Pyrah Memorial Fund: c/o Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085-1674 or Saint Vincent DePaul Society: c/o Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through the funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

A South Jersey legislator, who in January praised an increased quota for summer flounder, on Thursday said a federal agency now wants to slash the allowed catch.

U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., demanded an explanation from the National Marine Fisheries Service, saying the change would hurt the recreational-fishing industry along the Jersey Shore.

Saxton said the agency in December proposed a 2008 quota of 19.6 million pounds, but now is projecting a range of 11.6 million to 15.7 million pounds.

\”How is it possible for the scientific recommendation to change so significantly in seven months?\” asked Saxton. \”These are not good numbers, and they threaten our fishing industry.\”

PLASKET, EDNA R.
On July 18, 2007, at her home in Barrington. Born in Gloucester City, she lived in Barrington for 45 years.
Survived by her husband George, her son, Joseph of AZ, and son George, Jr. of Philadelphia; also survived by seven grandchildren and her sister, Ethel C. Hodson of Wenonah, NJ.
A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, July 21, 2007, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church Barrington at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to the National Organization of Rare Diseases, 55 Knosia Ave., Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968.

 

Viewing on Monday Evening from 6 to 8 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 am to 10:30 am at Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am in the church.

 

Interment New Saint Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

 

Donations to VCLUB: Jack Pyrah Memorial Fund: c/o Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085-1674 Or Saint Vincent DePaul Society: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in the memo of the check, Jack Pyrah.

Online obituaries may be sent to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of John \”Jack\” Pyrah.

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Ryan Payne of the Villanova Cross Country and Track andField Alumni Association announced that Jack Pyrah, of Gloucester City, has passed away. Payne said,\”It is with great sadness that we announce today the passing of Jack Pyrah. Please keep his family in your prayers over the next few days. We will provide the funeral arrangements as soon as we receive them.\"

Jack, spent 26 years as Villanova assistant track coach under legendary Villanova coach Jumbo Elliott. And 26 years as Villanova\’s head cross-country coach. 1981.  

Pyrah retired from Villanova in 1991 and is now considered Villanova \”coach emeritus.\” Upon his retirement Villanova presented Jack a unique gift, the offer to accompany the Villanova track or cross-country teams to any meet in the country.

Pyrah was honored on March 4 at the Villanova Syracuse basketball game. Jack , (picture), was inducted into the National Coaches Hall of Fame in December in San Antonio. 

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FOSTER, EDWIN J. SR.
On July 17, 2007, age 87 of Mt. Ephraim NJ.
Beloved husband of the late Marie A. (nee Norton) and the late Dorothy (nee Nowinski). Devoted father of Edwin J., Jr. and Daughter-in law Susan Foster of Tabernacle NJ. Loving grand father of Dr. Dennis and (Jacky) Foster of Fairfield, VA. Beloved brother of Patricia (Jerry) McCreery of Audubon Park, Cyrene (Frank) Slegona of Camden, Maine and John Foster of Bellmawr Park. Also many loving neices and newphews. Also dearest neighbors Bill and Judy Evers, and Joann Gavin.
Mr. Foster was a World War II Army Veteran who took part on D-Day. He was also a member of the Runnemede V.F.W. Post # 3324. He was an avid Phillies Fan and enjoyed working with model trains.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing Friday evening 7pm-9pm and Saturday from 9am-10am at the
MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME
11 E, Kings Hwy
Mt. Ephraim, N.J.
(856)931-1628
Funeral service Saturday 10am at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Expressioins of sympathy & condolences may be sent to www. milanofuneralhome.com

By DON BENEVENTO

GLOUCESTER CITY-It\’s already been a magical season for the Mt. Ephraim Senior Little League team which, for the first time in the 55-year history of participation, has won the town\’s first district championship.

However, the District 14 champion Hawks now face an uphill battle in a bid to win the South Jersey Section 4 championship following their 5-1 loss Wednesday to North Cumberland, a setback that has thrown Mt. Ephraim into the losers\’ bracket.

\”The big bats didn\’t come through for us,\” said Mt. Ephraim coach George Gies, whose team will now move on to South Vineland Saturday to play the winner of tonight\’s game between Stratford and Monroe Township. \”But we gutted it out, and we were in there for a little while.\”

The winner of Saturday\’s game will play North Cumberland on Monday at Franklin Township, hoping to win and force a deciding game for the sectional title. North Cumberland, the District 3 champion, now needs only one win to wrap up the crown.

Gies believes his players will get another look at North Cumberland, which used solid pitching from Chet Godfrey and a three-run homer from Barry Larro in the second inning, to secure the win.

\”We\’re a small town and this is a big step for everybody in this town,\” he said. \”I think our kids were starting to feel the pressure. But after about the fourth inning, I think we started to believe we could win. I think we\’ll probably get another shot at them on Monday.\”

On Wednesday, Mt. Ephraim fell out of contention early, even though it seemed North Cumberland could never apply the knockout blow.

North Cumberland jumped on top against starter and loser Mike McHugh with a run in the first inning when Godfrey singled, moved to second and third on wild pitches and scored on an RBI single by Larro.

In the second inning, North Cumberland loaded the bases on a single by Gary Fischer, a double by Daren Overstreet and a walk to Jimmy Pattitucci.

At that point, Gies changed pitchers, bringing in left-hander Don Eaise, who got an out without a run scoring on a fielder\’s choice. But Godfrey hit a long sacrifice fly, and Larro hit a home run to left to extend the lead to 5-0.

\”He threw a fast ball outside, and whatever he threw, I was looking to drive the ball and hit it hard,\” Larro said. \”I was trying to do my job and bring in runs.\”

However, Eaise gave up nothing after that, in giving his team a chance to come back.

For his part, Godfrey was rarely in trouble, and he gave up no earned runs.

Mt. Ephraim got its only run in the fourth inning with the help of three of errors.

The Hawks had their best chance in the top of the second, while still trailing only 1-0. With one out, they had runners on second and third following a Scott Simonds double and a single and stolen base by Wil Hamilton. But Godfrey got a strikeout and a ground out to get out of that jam.

\”I was working my spots, and when a couple of kids hit the ball we had great defense to back us up, Godfrey said. \”The infield and outfield did great, and I just tried to pitch my best.\”

Godfrey eventually gave way to Fischer, who pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning.