Mary Elizabeth Chandler (nee McGrory) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 89.
Mary was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on September 6, 1936, to the late Francis A. and Genevieve E. (nee Malloy) McGrory. The family crossed the bridge and became “the Jersey McGrorys,” and Mary grew up in Audubon with her big brother Frank, “Irish twin” Patsy and little sister Kathleen, as well as Aunts Ann and Marie. She attended St. Rose of Lima grammar school in Haddon Heights and later Camden Catholic High School.
During high school Mary met the love of her life, Roy Chandler, and they were married in 1957. They made their home in Pennsauken, N.J., where they welcomed their son, Michael, in 1964.
Over the years Mary worked at Bell Telephone as a phone switch operator, in the women’s clothing department at Strawbridge & Clothier in Cherry Hill, NJ, and the gift shop at Virtua Hospital in Marlton, NJ. Her final home was Spring Hills in Cherry Hill.
Mary was an honest, caring and strong woman with a sharp wit who enjoyed bird watching, caring for plants and going for scenic drives in Roy’s convertible. Her happiest moments were those spent with family, especially weeks at the Jersey shore or trips to Newport, Rhode Island.
TRASH BLOCKS SIDEWALK—Why would those responsible for blocking the sidewalk with trash think that this was acceptable? A week ago, on Monday, Sweetie and I were walking on South Broadway towards Brooklawn. We tried to get past the blockade of trash in the photo, but it was impossible. We were left with no other choice but to risk our lives and walk onto nearby Broadway. Fortunately, traffic was light. One has to wonder about the people who piled the trash on the sidewalk that way. Surely they had to see that they were blocking the pathway for pedestrians. Unfortunately, as we travel through our City we have come upon more incidents of people who have no consideration for their neighbors. Their grass needs to be cut, their trash cans are placed in their front yard, and derelict cars with no license plates or registration stickers are parked on their property.
Photo courtesy of Gloucester City Historical Society.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Following a heavy summer rainstorm, youngsters played in the contaminated water that overflowed from the sewers, flooding Market Street and nearby Broadway. Residents in that neighborhood told Cleary’s Notebook News that they saw feces floating on top of the water. The exact date of the photo is not known.
RAW SEWERAGE BACKS UP INTO HOMES IN CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER CITIES-The Courier Post reported recently that it would cost over $400 million to fix the flooding in Camden City and Gloucester City. In the meantime, raw sewage will continue to back up into homes and flows down city streets. The untreated wastewater spills into watersheds and seeps into popular recreation spots like Cooper River, which is regularly used by rowing teams but is too dirty to swim in. In Gloucester City the raw sewerage can be seen flowing into the Delaware River even on sunny days.
A heavy rainstorm on July 6, 2026, dumped almost four inches of rain in an hour and caused Camden County’s sewer system to back up, causing floods and over 150 calls for emergency help, officials said.
Camden County says it now has a plan to fix the longstanding issue, but it’s going to take more than a decade to complete and a huge sum of money to pull off. The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), a government agency located in South Camden, is responsible for wastewater treatment and regional sewage management. Since the 1970s, Camden County residents have paid that agency millions of dollars to fix the sewerage problem and flooding. When it was first proposed, the CCMUA was going to build its wastewater treatment plant in Gloucester City, where the Holt Marine Terminal is today. READ MORE
(nee Viglione) On July 25, 2026, formerly of Audubon Park, NJ. She was 91 years old.
Beloved wife of the late Dominick S. Mazzuca. Dear mother of Allen L. (Lorna) and Ralph S. (Nancy). Loving grandmother of Hayley, Matthew, Aubrie, Nicolette and Alexandria and great grandmother of Olivia, Hazel, Benny, Adaline, Shay and Maeve.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, August 3, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 4th Ave. and Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.
Arrangements by FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.
On July 13, 2026, of Audubon, NJ. She was 75 years old.
Beloved wife of 48 years to Jeffrey L. Oehlers. Dear mother of Adam Oehlers and Lindsay (Steven) Marshall. Loving grandmother of Olivia and Derek Marshall. She is also lovingly survived by her brothers, Mark (Jean) Rogerino and Gregory (Debbie) Rogerino and nieces and nephews.
Clare was a 1969 graduate of Audubon High School. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and child advocate.
Funeral and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.
In the loving care of her husband Mike, Debbie passed peacefully at home in Audubon, NJ on June 16, 2026, at the age of 70. (nee Durso). Of Audubon. Formerly of West Philadelphia. Loving and devoted wife of 41 years to Michael J. Bowe. Cherished daughter of the late Anthony “Whitey” and Madeline Durso (nee Palmerio). Beloved sister of Susan Leblang (Michael) and Anthony “Ace” Durso. Loving aunt of Debra Ann Leblang.
Debbie was born in Philadelphia, PA to Anthony and Madeline Durso. She was a graduate of Haverford High School. Debbie worked many years in sales. She was a longtime member of Calvary Chapel of South Jersey and devoted fan of the Phillies.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Tuesday evening, June 30th at 7 PM at Calvary Chapel of South Jersey, 1210 Hessian Ave, West Deptford, NJ. Debbie’s family welcomes all to arrive starting at 6 PM at the church. Interment will be held at a later date in Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Hanover Twp., NJ
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Deborah Ann Bowe. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.
Peacefully on April 29, 2026, of Audubon, NJ. She was 62 years old.
Beloved wife of 29 years to Gary S. Lentz. Dear mother of Emily and Stephen. She is also lovingly survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda (nee Lentz) and Dieter Splinter, nieces and nephews, her cousins, Liz Lavin, Laurie Geiger, Michael and Ted Jadick and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Eleanor Achtermann and her brother, James.
Liz was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and Millersville University. Liz was a dedicated and respected accounting professional who worked for the Vanguard Group, The American Red Cross, Harrisburg Area Community College and the Hershey Park organization.
Doris “Dee” Freni (nee Roner), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Pitman Manor United Methodist Home in Pitman, NJ. Devoted mother of Thomas Fadio, Jeffrey Fadio, Barry Fadio (Robin), Jason Freni (Tamah), and Lori-Ann Freni-Holzman. Cherished grandmother to Ryan, Jessica, Chelsea, Blaze, Joshua, Seth, Brooke, Austin, Mickalina (Tyler), Joseph, Vincenzo and Sofia; also 5 great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, sisters Lillian & Violet, brother Joseph, & grandson Zachary Fadio. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Born on May 13, 1935 Dee spent most of her life in Audubon Park where she enjoyed sewing and tending to her beautiful gardens. Dee cherished her Christian faith and adored Bible study. She was an active member of Kingsway Assembly of God Church in Cherry Hill and later The Lord’s Church of Audubon for many years. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed going out with her friends. Dee’s family was everything to her, and she spent countless hours caring for and loving on her beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whether babysitting or cheering them on at sporting events, concerts, and celebrations.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 25, 2026)(CNBNews)—In 2007, Gus Danks—Gloucester Catholic Class of 1963 and a classmate of mine—reached out to tell me about a film he had just seen, We Are Marshall. The movie recounts the devastating 1970 plane crash that claimed the lives of 75 people connected to the Marshall University football program. Among those lost was Al Carelli, (photo) Gloucester Catholic Class of 1961.
According to Wikipedia, We Are Marshall (2006), directed by McG, dramatizes the aftermath of the crash of Southern Airways Flight 932, which killed 37 Marshall football players, five coaches, two athletic trainers, the athletic director, 25 boosters, and the five‑member flight crew.
On the night of November 14, 1970, the chartered DC‑9 was returning the team to Huntington, West Virginia, after a 17–14 loss to East Carolina University. Just one mile short of the Tri-State Airport runway, the aircraft clipped trees on a ridge and crashed into a gully, killing everyone on board.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 25, 2026)(CNBNews)–Doing research we found a treasurer trove of Gloucester Catholic yearbooks posted on the Gloucester City Historical Society’s website. The first known yearbook begins with 1936. The Historical Society has every yearbook except 1937, 1938 & 1943. The Gloucester City Library may have those which the Historical Society does not have.
(photo property of George F. Cleary Jr., 1959 GCHS graduate)
The very first person in the front row is my brother George F. Cleary Jr., next to him is Vernon “Buddy” Myers. The photo is of members of the typing class that graduated in 1959, which was copied from George’s personal yearbook. Our mother, Mazie, insisted that George and I learn how to type. Those lessons paid off throughout my life, as it was a necessary skill for a reporter. George became a Morse code expert in the Army. He was stationed in Frankfort, Germany, during the time the Berlin Wall was being built by the Communists in East Germany. He and the pilot of a small airplane would fly over the Wall; George’s job was to decipher the Morse code messages being transmitted between the enemy. He would type those conversations and submit the information to his superior officer.
The Historical Society released the following remarks about the use of the data: “Below are links to yearbooks that have been digitized to date. The copyright status of these books is unknown. Access is provided for personal use only. These yearbooks may contain personal messages. Should you find anything that may be too personal or hurtful, please let us know, and we will attempt to edit out or omit those pages.
