Obituary: Harry Wiltsey, of Gloucester City

Gloucester City – Surrounded by his loving family. On November 25, 2019. Age 77. Loving husband of the late Kathleen Wiltsey. Cherished father of Harry Wiltsey, Jr., Christian Wiltsey (Lisa) and Jason Wiltsey (Jennifer). Devoted grandfather of Jason Wiltsey, Jr. Dear Brother of Thomas Wiltsey and Matilda Meloni.

Honoring the wishes of Harry, all services and burial will be held privately at a later date.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Harry Wiltsey.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

Gloucester City

Ph: 856-456-1142

Hugo H. Stein of Audubon Park; USMC Veteran; Navy Shipyard Employee

July 26, 1927 – November 22, 2019

Hugo H. Stein, on November 22, 2019, of Audubon Park, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 92.

Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Dailey). Devoted father of Hugo Stein, Jr. (Patty), Suzanne Slotterback (Jerry), Kathleen Egbert (Wes), Michael

Gaffney and Erich Stein. Dear grandfather of Karyann Slotterback and Marie Gaffney. Loving son of the late Harry and Marie Stein. Brother of Monika Garagon and the late Ida Desch.

Mr. Stein proudly served in the USMC for 20 years where he served as a drill instructor. He was a master machinist at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

In his free time, Mr. Stein enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.

There will be a viewing from 11am to 1pm Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service 1pm at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mr. Stein’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Obituary: Frank Serio, of Runnemede

Frank Serio, on November 23, 2019, of Runnemede. Age 81.

Beloved son of the late Vincent and Angelina (nee DiTullio) Serio. Devoted brother of Michael Serio and the late Rose Klose. Loving brother in law of John Klose. Dear uncle of John Klose Jr. (Valerie) and Angela Gkonos (James). Great uncle of Haley, Abigail, Brittany and Andrew.

Frank proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. Frank retired from the Philadelphia Police Department after 20 years of service and he was a member of the FOP.

There will be a viewing on Saturday from 8:15am to 9:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral mass 10am at, Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa Church, 13 E. Evesham Road, Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Obituary: Lloyd C. Watkins, of Gloucester City

Suddenly, On November 22, 2019. Age 78. Of Gloucester City. Born in Staten Island, NY, he is the son of the late, George and Martha (Domas) Watkins. Lloyd is also survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Mary J. Watkins (Nee Farley). His children Michael Watkins,

Barbara and the late Devon Lopez, David and Myra Watkins, Step son Jason and Christina Jerome. Sister Catherine and husband Jim Keichline. Brother George Jr., Watkins, Joan Mazzella, Isabell Mckinney, Edna May, Lucy, William, Joseph, Mary Ellen Watkins all predeceased. His In-laws are Bill and Louise Donley, Tim and Liz Jackson, Bob and Terry Force, Tom and late wife Sue, Grandchildren Ashley Di Leonardo, Joseph and Leann Bush, Sarah Bush, Steven Bush, Zita Watkins, David Watkins the second, Andrew Jerome. Numerous nieces and nephews and family in West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, PA. and all his friends from Bob’s Little Sports Shop.

Butch worked for many years as a pressman with Lehigh Press in Pennsauken, NJ.

Funeral Services will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 26th at 12:00 noon at the McCann- Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, where family and friends may visit from 10 am to 12 noon. Burial will be held privately at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Butch to the Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children Christmas Fund: P.O. Box 87, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Lloyd C. Watkins.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

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under the obituary of Lloyd C. Watkins. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

Gloucester City

Ph: 856 – 456 – 1142

Obituary: Frank D\’Ancona, of Mystic Island, NJ

Age 100, of Mystic Island, NJ, born and raised in South Philly, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019. Beloved husband and dance partner of the late Mary Jane (nee Van Doren) for 47 years. Loving father of

Lorraine (Gary) Bellotti, and Gary (Diane) D\’Ancona. Also, survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, his adoring niece and goddaughter Gail (Paul) Gangi, devoted niece Denise (Tom) Durkin, and his caring nephew Dr. Richard Costa (Maria). Predeceased by his parents, Maria and Adamo D\’Ancona, his brothers Antonio, Vincenzo, Thomas, and Orlando, and his grateful sister-in-law, Nancy Costa.

He was an

Army

veteran and served in England and France during WW II. Years after his discharge, he proudly worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance for 33 yrs. An avid fisherman, dancer, cook, great storyteller, passionate listener of Jazz Music, Philly sports fan, Frank and Jane loved wintering in Sunny Isles, Fl for 33 years. He will also be sadly missed by many dear nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, other relatives, and treasured friends and neighbors. Interment was private.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Luke Church, 55 Warwick Rd. Stratford, NJ 08084. Donations in his memory may be made to the Veterans Assoc. of your choice. Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ

www.mccannhealey.com

Obituary: Dolores Budesa (nee Devine) of Deptford, formerly of Gloucester City

Dolores Budesa Deptford, N.J. Dolores Budesa (nee Devine) on November 14, 2019 of Deptford. Age 90.

Wife of the late Samuel Budesa. Predeceased by her parents Mark and Frances Devine and grandson Sean Bunting. Loving mother of Elaine Hill (Ray) of Deptford, Dolores Bunting of Glendora, Sam Budesa (Debbie) of Gloucester, Trisha Flynn (Pat) of Gloucester, Theresa Murphy (Pat) of Gloucester, Christine DiGiacomo (Joe) of Brooklawn and Michael Budesa (the late Sally) of Deptford. Beloved sister of Paul Devine of Deptford, Tom Devine of Washington Township and the late Mark Devine. Devoted grandmother of twenty and great-grandmother of thirty-four.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dolores was so proud of having an extremely large family. Her day wasn\’t complete without spending time with one of her children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was celebrating holidays and family events. During these times, she enjoyed sharing family conversations and entertaining by playing the piano. Her favorite stories to tell were about fond memories with her husband, and the perfect life that they shared together.

Funeral services under the direction of the BOUCHER FUNERALHOME, 1757 Delsea Dr., Deptford, NJ 08096. Entombment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery & Mausoleum, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John of God Community Services, 11545 Delsea Dr., Westville, NJ 08093.

Dennis M. Brandt Jr., Gloucester City Fireman, GCHS Alumni

Dennis M. Brandt, Jr.\’s dedication shaped him into a loving father, son, decorated

firefighter

, a loyal friend and ball-busting brother. Unknowingly and unexpectedly, during the early morning of Tuesday November 12th, Dennis had been called home at the age of 42.

Dennis had spent his formative years, as a youngster, around the firehouse and started firefighting as a volunteer just after graduating Gloucester Catholic High School in 1995. Dennis was quickly promoted as a career fireman with the department at age 20. He spent 15 years serving his Gloucester City neighbors and had also worked as a career EMT in Bellmawr.

At home, Dennis knew his way around the kitchen and was fanatical about his lawn and his truck. But, nothing was better than summers with family at The campground and on the Boardwalk with his daughter and family as well his friends.

Dennis is survived by his daughter Lily Madison and ex-wife Christina Garrison. He is the son of Harriett (nee Schrider) & Jess Torres, grandson of Lucila Torres, and brother of Timothy Torres (Amber), Andrew Brandt (Eileen) and Jenna Brandt. Dennis was predeceased by his father Dennis Brandt, Sr., maternal grandparents George & Josephine Schrider, and paternal grandparents Wesley & Florence Brandt, and Jesus Gee Torres.

Services were under the direction of the Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Tom Goldschmidt – Teacher Extraordinare

by Gus Danks | GCHS Alumnus Class of ’63

Tom was my English teacher at Gloucester Catholic High School in South Jersey fifty-five years ago. He died last week at the age of eighty-one. He graduated first in his class at Villanova many years ago and came back for a few years to his former high school to teach us and to serve as an excellent role model.

I told Tom on a few occasions that he was the best teacher I ever had – in high school or in college. He was an excellent lecturer and an elevating presence to students like me, who surely were in need of some elevation. He continued in teaching for many years at Moorestown High School before moving into the real estate industry.

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Joseph R. Peterson, of Gloucester City; WW II Navy Veteran; Philadelphia Shipyard Machinist

Gloucester City – On November 7, 2018. Age 92. Born in Gloucester City, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Sara (Alloway) Peterson. Beloved father of Debra A. Peterson and Barbara Brown; grandfather of Neonta Peterson-Sittinghawk; great-grandfather of Eliyah, Elliott, Seth, Asa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joseph honorably served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy, serving 36 months at sea during the American Area Campaign, European Mid-E Campaign and the Asiatic Pacific Area on the USS Osage (LSV-3). He was Coxswain of a LCM 77 in the 5^th wave making 11 trips to Omaha Beach and was one of the lucky men who survived D-Day. He later worked as a Marine Machinist for the Philadelphia Shipyard in Philadelphia. Joseph was a longtime member of Southwood Baptist Church in Woodbury.

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Kathleen (nee Woodworth) Sisco, GCHS Alum, Class of 1963

Kathleen M. Sisco (nee Woodworth) ….On July 12, 2007 went Home to Heaven one day after her 62 Birthday of Gloucester City. Formerly of Bellmawr. Loving daughter of the late Sarah \”Sadie\” Woodworth (nee Wall). Beloved mother of Jill R. Ruggieri and husband John of Bellmawr and Ted F. Sisco and his wife Loretta of Westville. Cherished mom-mom of Jack and Jason Ruggieri. Dear Sister of Stan Woodworth and his wife Beverly of Moorestown.

Kathleen was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and was a 1963 Graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. She lived many years in Bellmawr and worked as a claims processor at CIGNA Insurance in Voorhees until 1993. Kathleen was very devoted to her family and had many wonderful friendships throughout her entire life.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Monday Evening from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 am to 10 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Saint Mary\’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment with her mother, Sarah in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

Family requests memorial donations in Kathleen\’s memory to Saint Mary\’s Catholic School: Tuition Fund: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Kathleen M. Sisco.