Category: OBITUARIES

Bill Raroha, Vietnam War Army Veteran; Building Contractor; Audubon High Alum; Outdoorsman

The funny thing about the heart is a soft heart is a strong heart. Bill was a “sweet” heart. William G. Raroha was poignant, sensitive and thoughtful. He was just a big kid who loved spending time outdoors fishing and hunting. On Wednesday

January 1st, 2020 we all started something new. After 74 years, Bill had finished his life’s chores and headed out to sea. Along with his fishin’ pole he headed out to the ole fishin’ hole where every day is fishing for him.

Bill was born in Camden and spent his formative years in Audubon Park. He had graduated from Audubon High School, class of 1963 and had contributed to the manpower of our great nation, upholding the ideals of our American freedoms during Vietnam as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge Bill made a career in siding and windows. He worked for John Jefferies and for himself for a number of years. Mr. Raroha finished his career at Fox-Co Roofing & Siding in Maple Shade.

Bill was an active participant and member of the Oaklyn VFP Post 4463 and the Oaklyn American Legion Post 84. At home, Bill tried his hand at taxidermy and worked restoring old houses. Bill had an uncanny eye for color pallets and an insatiable sweet tooth, especially for M&M’s and the Reese’s peanut butter cups.

Mr. Raroha will fondly be remembered as a loving and softhearted husband, father and friend. He is the widower of his first wife Ethel Colston Neuffer and is the loving husband of Diana (nee Brown) Raroha. He is the father of Eric & his wife Diane Raroha, Bill & his wife Tiffany Raroha, David & his wife Marianne Raroha, Susan & her husband Richard Nicolella, Tina & her husband John Risley, Beth Heal & her fiance Jimmy and Karen Warner (Chris). He is the proud grandfather of Jake & Josh Raroha, Cole & Chloe Raroha, Grace & Abbey Raroha, TJ (Brie) Nicolella, Isabelle Nicolella, Madison Accardi (John), Jacqui Accardi, Tyler and Kira Correll, Lauren and Robert Warner. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his brothers; Duane (Denise), Steve Raroha and many other close family members, nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to gather with the Raroha family to laugh at fishing stories, enjoy some sweets and share our heartfelt memories of Bill on Saturday morning between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 400 White Horse Pike Oaklyn where a remembrance ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm. In honor of those who have sacrificed. In tribute to those who have fallen and in gratitude to those now serving, the United States Army will offer a military commemoration, immediately following, at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery 1640 Haddon Ave. Camden.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Redeemer Home Care 1801 Rt. 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210

www.holyredeemer.com

or To the Oaklyn VFW Post 4463 5 Manor Ave. Oaklyn, NJ 08107. To share a heartfelt memory, please visit

www.crerancelebration.com

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Anna Green of Gloucester City, age 78

Gloucester City – On January 6, 2020. Age 78. (nee DiCresenzo). Loving and devoted wife of 43 years to Walter E. Green. Loving mother of David E. Green. Beloved sister of Julio DiCresenzo (Joan), Mary Weigner, Frances Shone, Emma Malin (Elwood) and JoAnne Piontkowski (Robert). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday morning, January 13

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, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, at the above church address. Please memo, Anna Green.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of Anna Green. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

H. Mike Reed, of Gloucester City, age 66

Home is where your treasure is. There, your heart is also. Harry “Mike” Reed spent his entire life in Gloucester City, in fact… the same house. From home he emphatically cheered on the Ohio State Buckeyes, The Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

A single thread is weak but many threads woven together make a strong fabric. Over the years Mike had fought hard. Pain is like a heavy stone. It’s just too much to carry alone. The strength woven into the tapestry of his family allowed Mike to grow in grace and in age. He was a great guy, brother and true friend.

On Thursday January 2, 2020 Mike’s circle of days ended just as they had begun. At home, in Gloucester, surrounded by his family at the age of 66.

Mike had worked for the Gloucester City Department of Public Works for his entire career. He had been a member of the Sportsmen Athletic Club and played in the American Legion Shuffle Bowl.

Mike will never be too far gone for a memory. He is survived by his sisters Diane & her husband Glenn Thomas and Denise & her husband Jack Barron. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his nieces & nephews; Glenn & his wife Stacy Thomas, Harry & his wife Christine Thomas, Shannon & her husband Adam Carpenter, Brooke Barron and Katie & her husband Tim Miller as well as his many great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends, neighbors, Sportsmen AC members and the shuffle bowl league are invited to join the Reed family and yell OH—-I–O, OH—I–O! We’ll be sharing our heartfelt memories and gossiping about the Phillies, Eagles… and the Boston Bruins on Thursday morning, January 2, 2020, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City where a funeral ceremony will begin at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice 1385 Chews Landing Rd. Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

www.heartlandhospice.com

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Beatrice C. “Bea” Bobiak, of Gloucester City; Housekeeper for St. Mary\’s Church Rectory

Beatrice C. “Bea” Bobiak

Gloucester City – On January 6, 2020. Age 81. (nee Pennino). Loving and devoted wife of the late Raymond A. “Babe” Bobiak. Loving mother of Jeana Baumiester (William), Denise Hofmann (Roger), Lynn Barrett (Steve), Raymond Bobiak and Joseph Bobiak (Toni). Cherished mom-mom of Stephen Ulak (Kara), Eric Ulak (Jen), Keith Hofmann (Nicole), Joe Jr. and Jason Bobiak, Dana and Haley Barrett, Lauren Dutka (Bill) and Chris Hofmann (Heather); and great-grandmother of Lilly and Logan Dutka and McKenna and Dalton Hofmann.

Beloved sister of Daniel Pennino (Edwina) and Joseph Pennino. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Bea was the housekeeper of St. Mary’s Church rectory in Gloucester City for over 40 years. She was a former gym teacher for St. Mary’s school and previously worked at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Bea loved trips to the beach and to the casinos.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday evening, January 10th from 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday morning, January 11th from 9 to 10:15 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, at the above church address. Please memo, Beatrice C. Bobiak.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of Beatrice C. Bobiak. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Theresa Rose Paradiso, age 79, formerly of Bellmawr

North Ft. Myers, FL – Theresa Rose Paradiso, 79, of North Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Bellmawr, NJ) passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Born March 28, 1940 in Camden, NJ, Theresa is

survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, John Anthony Paradiso, Sr.; 2 loving sons Frank (Dina) Paradiso and John (Joy) Paradiso, Jr. and 2 cherished grandsons Joseph and Dominick Paradiso. A memorial service will be held at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, N. Ft. Myers, on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in the name of Theresa Rose Paradiso to Hope Hospice. Online condolences can be made at

www.coralridgefuneralhome.com

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Thomas C. Epley of Runnemede age 62

Thomas C. Epley, suddenly on January 3, 2020, of Runnemede. Age 62.

Beloved husband to Eleanor (nee Guenette). Devoted father to Lisa Ramtahal (Antonio). Loving grandfather to Hanna, Elisabeth, and Juliet. Cherished son of Margaret (nee Todd) and the late Millard B. Epley Jr. Dear brother to the late Millard B. Epley III “Bud”.

There will be a viewing from 9am to 11am Wednesday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home.

Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hurffville.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Thomas’s memory to Trinity Lutheran Church 200 E Clements Bridge Road Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Gerald W. Farrow, age 55 of National Park; Master Carpenter, Worked at Phillies Stadium

National Park – On January 2, 2020. Age 55. Beloved father of John Farrow (Sarah), Ashley Farrow, Taylor Farrow and Nicole Farrow. Cherished grand-pop of Mya and Zeppelin. Son of the late Gerald and Martha Farrow. Also survived by his girlfriend, Mary Blackman.

Gerald W. Farrow

Gerald was a graduate of Cinnaminson High School class of 1982. He was a master carpenter for Local Union 255 in Philadelphia. Gerald was a beloved Philadelphia Sports fan. He played baseball in college and continued with men’s softball. The Phillies were his heart and soul. Gerald worked in the Phillies Stadium for 10 years and cherished his Philly Family. Known to his bowling friends as Reverend because of his skill lanes.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday evening, January 7

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from 6 to 8 PM and again on Wednesday morning, January 8

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from 10 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, 125 County House Road, P.O. Box 475, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Attention: Development Staff. Please memo, Gerald W. Farrow.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Gerald W. Farrow. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

Helen G. Boehner Elliott (nee Shaffer) of Runnemede

Helen G. Boehner Elliott (nee Shaffer), on December 31, 2019, of Runnemede. Age 92.

Beloved mother of Roland Boehner (Karen), Carol Boehner and Barry Boehner (Christine). Loving grandmother of Kevin Boehner (Laura). Great grandmother of Joshua and Hannah. Dear sister of the late Evelyn, Rayetta, Greta and Clarence. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Helen was a member of TMA Laurel Springs, the Red Hatters, the Lindenwold Moose Lodge and Stetser Lamartine American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Chews Landing.

There will be a visitation from 3 to 4pm Monday afternoon at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Memorial Service 4pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Helen’s memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 575 Route 28, Bldg. 2, Suite 2107, Raritan, NJ 08869.

Obituary: Peter \”Pete\” Feyas Race Car Driver, Fisherman, Tae Kwon Do School Owner

Pete passed away peacefully on the evening of December 27th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Rodgers, his father Peter J. Feyas Jr., and brothers-in-law Guy Ludlam and Jerry Dow. He is survived by his children Sarah and Nicholas, his grandson Elijah, and his sisters Beverly Dow, Chrissy Ludlam, and Sandy Flynn.

Pete was and adventurer and an entrepreneur. He was a race car driver, a fisherman, and owner operator of several Tae Kwon Do schools, where he was lead instructor and a 7

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degree Black Belt. Through his schools, Pete impacted and uplifted the communities around him for 22 years.

Funeral Services will be private.

Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers are requested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or online at alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME,

Gloucester City, NJ Ph: 856-456-1142

Franny Ferry, Teamsters Local 676 BA; Co-Owner of Rolferrys; Founding Member of CC Emerald Society

Francis W. Ferry (Franny)

Francis W. Ferry 73, of Sewell passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020 with loving family by his side. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was retired with Teamsters Local 676 as a Business Agent and co-owner of Rolferry\’s Imprint & Award Specialties, Inc. in Brooklawn. Francis enjoyed spending his time watching football, boating, spending time with family, and going to the shore. Well known in Paulsboro in 1970\’s and 80\’s as a Football Coach of 65 lbs. known as the Junk Yard Dogs.

A former resident of Gloucester City, he was inducted into Paulsboro and Gloucester High School Hall of Fame for football. Francis was also a founding member of the Camden County Emerald Society of Pipes and Drums.

Francis is survived by his beloved wife, Diana F. Ferry (nee Spencer); daughters, Sheryl Casey and Amy Reuter (Drew); son, Jeff Ferry (Carla); PopPop to The Six Pack: Connor, Evan, Hailey, Ryan, Griffin and Madison; sisters, Mary Forman and Peg Ferry; and brothers John and Jay Ferry.

Family and Friends are invited to visit from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051 and Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:45 am at St. Mary\’s Catholic Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at St. Mary\’s Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ 08020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Discovery Ministries Inc., PO Box 76, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, Phone 215-901-7159.

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