Sept. 25, 2014

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission today imposed stricter standards to safeguard equine athletes from direct contact with whips during harness racing at the state’s tracks.

\”Harness racing is a timeless sport that relies on quality horses, so protecting our equine athletes is a top priority,\” said Greig. \”We have worked with horsemen, judges and industry leaders to develop these standards for the safety of the animal without sacrificing the quality of Pennsylvania racing.\” 

The latest natural-gas pipeline project proposed to skirt through parts of New Jersey is uniting conservationists because they fear the route will cut a swath through the Sourland Mountain region, 41 percent of which has been preserved as open space or farmland. The $1 billion project by PennEast LLC calls for a 100-mile pipeline that would’85

Beloved husband of Rose (nee Autuori). Devoted father of Lorraine Frett (Frederick) and Marie Gramenzi. Loving grandmother of Michael Frett (McKenzie) and Steven Frett. Dear brother of Anna Doganiero, Yolanda Stephens, Mary Malesich, Raymond Gramenzi and the late Joseph, Frank and Anthony Gramenzi and Jeanne Hornbaker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 8:15 to 10:15am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11am Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church, Runnemede.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

 

Charles Perkins, 82, of Chester, IL, formerly of Bellmawr, NJ, passed away at 11:05am Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Coulterville Care Center in Coulterville, IL.

Charles was born on October 3, 1931 in Campbell, MO to Charley and Mary Mae Perkins (nee Goldsmith). He married Joan Sainato in May of 1957. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2007. Mr. Perkins served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was employed at Penn Mutual Insurance. He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include one sister Nell Brandon of Chester, IL; one brother Jimmie Perkins (Alice) of Sparta, IL; sisters-in-law Dolores Farina (John) and Marie Frattali; and brother-in-law Anthony Sainato (Sandi). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother Wendall Thomas and one sister, Frankie Sue Thomas Rodgers.

There will be a viewing from 8:45 to 9:45am Saturday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr.

Funeral Mass 10am Saturday in the Church.

Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Perkins’ memory to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Randolph County IL Chapter, 4503 W. Deyoung St. #200, Marion, IL 62959.