Jason A. Witte, of Bellmawr age 38

Jason A. Witte, on December 4, 2019, of Bellamwr. Age 38.

Beloved father of Jude. Devoted son of Joseph and Michelle. Loving brother of Joshua. Dear uncle of Joshua Jr. and Alexandra. Also survived by many loving family members and friends.

There will be a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday evening at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 8pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by visiting:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jay-wittes-funeral-fund-and-expenses

Helen M. D’Abbraccio (nee McGhee) of Bellmawr

Helen M. D’Abbraccio (nee McGhee), on December 3, 2019, of Bellmawr. Age 71.

Beloved wife of the late Mario D’Abbraccio. Devoted mother of Wayne MacManiman, Jr. (Catherine) and Elizabeth Colligan. Loving Nana of Caroline, Maura, Briget, Emily and Jessica. Dear sister of Robert McGhee (Patricia), Deborah DiVento (the late Mario), Karen Haralson (Tirrell) and Alfred Hindle (Loretta). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Helen was a choir member at Annunciation BVM Church and former choir director at Mary, Mother of the Church.

There will be a visitation from 8:45 to 9:45am Monday morning at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

Memorial Mass 10am in church.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Helen’s memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ATTN: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75266-0309.

Robert J. Hepner “Headcase” of Gloucester City NJ; Truckdriver

On December 3, 2019. Of Gloucester City. Age 65. Born in Fort Monmouth , he was the son of the late Mary Jane Hepner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Maryanne (Raube) Hepner; loving children Jessica McNair (Rob), Lisa St.Clair (Lee), Kelly Reed (John), Roy Bond, Jr. and 8 grandchildren.

Robert worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years before he joined

Double K Transportation in Gloucester City, 5 years ago. A true gear head, he loved to ride his Harley and will be missed by his riding buddies the “Wild Hogs”, Lee St.Clair, Joel Italian, Tony Elam and Robert Dolbow.

Funeral services will be celebrated at 1 pm on Saturday, December 7

at McCann-Healey Funeral Home, 851

Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, where family and friends may visit from 11 am to 1 pm. Burial will be held at a privately later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Ste. 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or the American Liver Foundation, Mid Atlantic Division, 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 2020, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Robert J. Hepner. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City: Phone 856-456-1142

Shirley M. Carter (nee Smith), – 84, of Ocean City, formerly of Westville

Passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at The Shores at Wesley Manor. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was formerly of Westville, NJ moving to Ocean City, NJ 10 years. Mrs. Carter worked as Executive Secretary for Pennsylvania Bell Telephone in Philadelphia, PA for 30 years. Surviving are a son, Charles E. Carter, Jr. (Leslie) of Somers Point, NJ, three grandchildren, Patricia Beck, Kristen Carter and Charles E. Carter, III, four great grandchildren, Kaydence Beck, Jeffrey Beck, Jr., Makenzie Beck and Addisyn Beck.

A Memorial Service will be offered Saturday, December 7th at 11 o\’clock from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th Street at Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ where friends may call from 10:30 am until the time of service. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Grace Hospice, 105 Fieldcrest Avenue, Ste. 402, Edison, NJ 08837. For condolences to the family, visit

www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

Stephen P. McNulty Sr., of Mt. Laurel; U.S. Navy Veteran

On December 1, 2019. Age 64. Of Mt. Laurel. Formerly of Northeast Philadelphia. Loving husband of Patricia Cunningham-McNulty (nee O’Donnell). Beloved father of Stephen P. “Skip” McNulty,

Jr., Ryan P. McNulty, Kenneth J. Cunningham, Jr., Samantha M. McNulty, Paige K. Cunningham and Chad T. Cunningham. Cherished son of John L. McNulty, Sr., (wife Linda) and the late Barbara Rush (nee Miller). Loving brother of John L. McNulty, Jr. and Geneane Yourl (Tim). Beloved uncle of Peter Yourl. Beloved son-in-law of Thomas O’Donnell, Jr. and the late Kathleen O’Donnell. Beloved brother-in-law of Deborah Mulgrew (Joseph), Kevin O\’Donnell (Vicki), Kelly Duffy (John), Michael O\’Donnell (Denise) and Thomas O\’Donnell (Ruth).

Steve was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and was a 1973 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy. Steve’s interest included trains and boating.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday evening, December 6, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service and celebration of life will take place from 7 to 8 PM. Interment will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen P. McNulty, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

David A. Baxter, Jr., of Bellmawr.

David A. Baxter, Jr., on December 2, 2019, of Bellmawr. Age 74.

Reunited for Eternity with his beloved wife, the late Helen (nee Buckholdt). Devoted father of Natalie Hartey and David A. Baxter III. Loving Pop-Pop of Caitlin, Shane, Erin, David IV, Steven, Matthew, and Morgan. Dear brother of Joan Bozarth. Loving uncle of Scott, Brian, and Susan.

There will be a viewing from 9am to 10:30am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR, 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

Funeral service 10:30am Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment Arlington Cemetery at Pennsauken.

Stephen T. Pratt of Gloucester City

Gloucester City – On November 30, 2019. Age 64. Loving father of Stephen J. Pratt and Stephanie Pratt (fiancé Brandon Croker).

Beloved brother of Edward Pratt, Donald Pratt and Iva DePoder. Predeceased by his parents John and Doris (Speyerer) Pratt; and his siblings, John Pratt Jr., Doris Korkowski, Robert Pratt and Valentine Pratt. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his faithful grandpups Tiny, Tank and Suki.

Stephen was employed for over 30 years as a machinist for M&R Spring in Palmyra, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Friday morning, December 6, 2019 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St #301, Robbinsville Twp., NJ 08691

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen T. Pratt. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Helen M. Lewis, of Bellmawr, age 94

Helen M. Lewis (nee Nardone), on November 29, 2019, of Bellmawr, NJ; formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Age 94.

Beloved wife of the late John F. Lewis, Sr. Devoted mother of Helen Marie Lewis (LeRoy Spurgeon), John F. Lewis, Mary Theresa Jablonski (Frank), and Jean Boyer (the late Chuck). Loving grandmother of Mary Theresa, Robert Francis, John Paul, Monique Danielle, Matthew Bryce, and the late William Daniel and great-grandmother of Mina Marie and Xavier William. Dear sister of Mary Grace Adamo, and the late William Nardone and Jean Pierog. Also survived by close friends James and Helen Miller, many nieces and nephews, and her faithful companion Herman.

Helen worked for the LARC School and St. John of God. She loved to cook, shop, and travel but most of all, enjoyed spending time with her family.

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

Funeral Mass 10am at the Church.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Special Olympics NJ, 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

Obituary: Warren A. Theckston “Tex”, of Gloucester City

On November 26, 2019. Of Gloucester City. Age 82. Born in Camden, he is the son of the late Howard and Caroline (Wiedeman) Theckston. Tex is survived by his loving children; Dorothy Passini (Dennis), Teresa Theckston, Jacqueline Sherriton (Brian), James Theckston; step-children, Gerald Sheridan, Eileen Nemeroff (Dave) and Kathleen Chiodi (John); grandchildren, Nichole, Nicholas, and Edward Sheridan, Daniel Theckston, Matt Nemeroff, Katherine Bradley, Olivia, Joshua, Jenna and Philip Sherriton: brother, Howard Theckston, Jr.; sister, Carol Monforte. He was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Theckston; step-children, Margaret Sheridan, Edward Sheridan, granddaughter, Heather Nemeroff and his brother, Norman Theckston.

Tex was an entrepreneur in Florida and Gloucester City, NJ

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 7

at 10:30 am in St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, where family and friends may visit from 10 to 10:30 am. Burial will be held at a privately later date in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Tex to help with his daughters needs thru:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/diggers-for-teresa

or sent to Mr. Frank Lopergolo, Detect America, 144 East Arbor Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360, Attn: Diggers for Teresa Theckston, or to her sister: Jacqueline Sherriton, 820 NW 120 Avenue, Plantation, FL 33325.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Warren A. Theckston. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

, Gloucester City.

Ph: 856-456-1142

Steve Flinn, of Gloucester City; Member of Iron Workers Local 502; Central Metals Employee

Stephen W. Flinn

Gloucester City – On November 25, 2019. Age 65. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of the late Fay D. Flinn (nee Martin). Beloved son of the late Raymond and Joan Flinn. Beloved brother of Dennis Flinn, Liz Dykie, Kevin Flinn, Joan Bohrer, Joyce Ann Buzby and Meg Boice. Cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Also survived by loving members of the Martin family and his dear friend, Ruth Ferry.

Steve was a quiet kid and quiet man with a passion for the outdoors!

An environmentalist who had a love for kayaking in the pines, camping, hiking and his dogs; Wimpy, Major and Stewart. Steve also enjoyed traveling the USA by train to enjoy the beauty of this country. He brought joy to many kids as Santa. Steve had a deep love for his Fay, the love of his life, whom he missed each and every day. They are together again preparing to celebrate Fay\’s birthday on 11/30.

Steve was a member of Iron Workers Union 502 for over 40 years and was previously employed by Central Metals in Camden, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the New Jersey Sierra Club, PO Box 269, Garwood, NJ

07027 or online at www.sierraclub.org/new-jersey

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen W. Flinn. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.