(December 5, 2014)

HARRISBURG PA– Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of a father and son for the Thanksgiving Eve murder of Lucas Coons of Chambersburg, following a rapid, joint investigation with the Pennsylvania State Police and Chambersburg Police Department.

\”This was a fast-moving investigation between our three agencies and the next phase of the case will be to seek justice for the victim and his family,\” Attorney General Kane said. 

\”I applaud the investigative team who worked diligently to arrest those responsible for this heinous act – this is a reminder that good police work and a firm commitment to public safety goes a long way,\” said Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Jonathan Mays, Troop H — Criminal Investigation Section Commander. 

Yesterday, by order of the president of the United States, U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted a mission in Yemen to rescue a U.S. citizen, Luke Somers, and any other foreign nationals held hostage with him by Al-Qa\’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) terrorists. There were compelling reasons to believe Somers\’ life was in imminent danger.

Vol. I No. 24 (December 7, 2014)

Editors Note: Every Sunday evening at 7 pm we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 14. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3^rd grade. (click on the image to enlarge)

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Marie D. Hewitt

July 10, 1917 – December 5, 2014

On December 5, 2014. Age 97 (nee Mahoney) . Of Mount Ephraim. Loving wife of 53 years to the late Bertram \”Bert\” Hewitt. Cherished mother of M. Diane Heins of National Park and the late Brian Hewitt (surviving wife Marsha) of Alabama. Beloved grandmother of 7 great-grandmother of 9 and devoted great-great grandmom of 1. Predeceased by her granddaughter, Linda McDermott. Dear Sister of the late Thomas and his late wife Ann Chamberlin . Beloved aunt of Thomas B. (Suzanne) Chamberlin and Allen R. (Edie) Chamberlin.

Marie was a 25 year volunteer with the Nature Coast Regional Hospital Auxiliary in Williston, Florida. 

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Thursday from 10 Am to 11 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Catholic Service 11 am in the funeral home. Inurnment New Camden Cemetery, Camden City. 

Memorial Donations requested to Saint John of God Community Services Archbishop Damiano School: 1145 Delsea Drive, Westville Grove, New Jersey 08093. Please write in memo: Marie D. Hewitt. 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Marie D. Hewitt . 

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. 
PH: 856-456-1142 

 

SCHAFER

KERRY R. Jr.

On November 17, 2014 of Gloucester City, NJ, age 28. He is the beloved son of Colleen McDonnell and the late Kerry R. Schafer, Sr. and loving father of Zachary A. and McKenzie Schafer. He is also survived by Brittnee Sumner, the mother of his children, his brothers Will and Russell Schafer and many dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ.  Kerry’s Funeral Service will be held 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the request of his family.

 

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William J. Dermond, Jr., on December 5, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 85. 

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Houck) for 60 years. Devoted father of Deborah Holden, William Dermond (Marie), Michael Dermond (Charlene), Linda Lolli, and Kimberly Ricciardelli. Loving grandpop of 9 and great grandpop of 3. Dear brother of Bud Dermond and Joyce Root (Lou). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Dermond proudly served in the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy. He retired in 1989 from the Civil Service at Naval Air Station in Willow Grove. He was also the former Chief of Runnemede Fire Company. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 9:30 to 11:30am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service at 11:30am. Internment private. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bill’s name to Holy Redeemer Homecare and Hospice, 150 9th Avenue, Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Volume XIX No.49: December 5, 2014

As the 113^th Congress limps towards its ignominious end, lawmakers in the House and the Senate continue a slow dance to decide their legislative death spiral. High hopes of grandiose deals on highway funding or putting a down payment on tax reform have been dashed. Now the question is what if any of the supposedly must-pass to-dos will actually get done.

English: Black bear in the Canadian Rockies (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

COINCIDES WITH OPENING OF THE STATE\’S DEER HUNTING SEASON STATEWIDE

TRENTON -The state\’s weeklong black bear hunting season will begin just prior to sunrise on Monday morning, December 8, and continue just past sunset on Saturday, December 13, in portions of six North Jersey counties. The season runs concurrently with the six-day firearm deer hunting season.

Department of Environmental Protection wildlife biologists anticipate the outcome of this year\’s hunt to be similar to 2013, when 251

REYNOLDS

BRIAN P.

On November 18, 2014, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 30. He is the beloved son of Paul Catlett and Patricia Reynolds, loving fiancé of Jennifer Aquilante and dear father of Brian, Jessica and Brianna. He is also survived by his three brothers Robert, Michael and Zach. Brian’s funeral services were private at the request of his family and were entrusted to the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ

 

 

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