Category: OBITUARIES

Dawn DiGiacomo, 51, of Gloucester City; GCHS Alumnus

Dawn DiGiacomo

Gloucester City – On December 25, 2019. Age 51. (nee Fowler). Loving and devoted wife of Vincent J. DiGiacomo. Loving mother of Derick and Ashley Fowler, Amber DiGiacomo, Vincent DiGiacomo, Jr. and Dominick DiGiacomo. Cherished grandmother of Brianna, C.J., Maximus and Derick, Jr. Cherished daughter of Earl T. Fowler, Sr. and the late Louise A. Fowler. Beloved sister of Michelle and Thomas Quinn, Stephanie and John Bryszewski, Kimberly and Michael Morrell and Earl Jr. and Kelliann Fowler. Beloved daughter in law of Amelia Fountain and sister in law of Aldy and Tina DiGiacomo, Georgeanne and John Fagan and Nicole and Doug Rathbone. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and her beloved dog, Opie.

Dawn was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High school class of 1987. She enjoyed her time down the shore, especially being on the beach.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Sunday evening, December 29

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from 4 to 6 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday morning, December 30

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a viewing will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in the church. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hurffville.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Animal Welfare Assoc., 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Please memo, Dawn M. DiGiacomo.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dawn Marie DiGiacomo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:  McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.  Ph: 856-456-1142.

Michael J. Gillen, Volunteer Member of Brooklawn Fire Dept/EMS; Past Member of Brooklawn Board of Ed

Michael J. Gillen

BROOKLAWN NJ–On December 23, 2019. Age 54. Of Brooklawn. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Margaret “Peg” Gillen (nee Spates). Loving father of Andrew and Mikaila Gillen. Cherished son of Elsie Gillen and the late George J. Gillen. Beloved brother of Cheryl Graham (Dave), Robin Sobieski (John), Kathy Bairstow (Rich) and George “Skip” Gillen (Ann). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Mike was born in Philadelphia and formerly resided in West Collingswood Heights. He was a graduate of Haddon Township High School class of 1985. Mike was a 20-year life member of the Brooklawn Fire Company, having served as past president and former captain. Mike was a member of the Brooklawn EMS and a former member of the Brooklawn Board of Education for over 10 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday morning, December 30

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from 10 to 11:45 AM at the Brooklawn United Methodist Church,

213 Maude Ave., Brooklawn,

where his funeral service will be held at 12 Noon. Committal prayers and last call service will take place immediately following in front of the Brooklawn Fire Company. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brooklawn Fire Company, 100 S. Wilson Ave., Brooklawn, NJ 08030. Please memo, Michael J. Gillen.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

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

Obituary: Charles C. Beswick Sr., Gloucester City

Charles C. Beswick Sr., of Gloucester City passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at the age of 76. Born in Camden, Charles was a longtime South Jersey resident and retired Union Pressman. He was a dedicated member of the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620 for many years. Charles was also a member of the Gloucester City Sportsmen Athletic Club, American Legion, and the Free and Accepted Masons.

He is survived by his previous spouses, Sara Beswick, Kathy Bagley; four loving children, Charles Beswick Jr. (Mary Ann), Janice Steeg, Michael Beswick (Chrissy), Nicole Beswick; eleven cherished grandchildren; twelve beloved great-grandchildren; two caring brothers; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Charles was predeceased by one brother and his loving companion, Mary.

A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2-6 pm at the Gloucester City VFW Post 3620, 27 N. Burlington St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the VFW. For condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com

Obituary: Eleanor Jablonski of Audubon

Eleanor Jablonski (nee Bartoszek), went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019, of Audubon. Age 89.

Beloved wife of the late Henry B. Jablonski. Devoted mother of Henry Robert Jablonski (Patricia) and Jane Jablonski. Loving grandmother of Gregory, Christopher and Kimberly and great grandmother of Brayden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 9:45 to 10:45am Saturday morning at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Vincent Palliotti RC Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ 08033.

Funeral Mass 11am in church.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Jablonski’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Obituary: Deborah A. Bartley, of Gloucester City

Be bright, sunny and positive. Spread seeds of happiness. Rise, shine and hold your head high. She was a wildflower in love with sunshine. Deborah A. Bartley was a devoted; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose spirit lead her where love is

without borders.

All journeys have secret destinations in which the traveler is unaware. On Monday November 25, 2019, we let our balloon go, from Cooper Hospital in Camden, to touch the sky and forever fly in a place full of beauty, whimsy and wonder.

A mother’s love remains infinite transcending from generation to generation. Debbie is survived by her mother Betty Baker (nee Hagan) and is the daughter of the late George Laute.

Debbie is the mother of; Robert & his wife Jamie, Richard & his wife Veronica, Brooke & her husband Jason, Tara & her husband Stephen Vance and Devan Thomas. She is the proud grandmother of; Rick, Mason, Destiny, Jason, Riley, Jordyn, Nevaeh, Stephen, Kyle, Haley, Jasper, Robert, Ronnie, Ryan, Ryder, Rebecca, River, Richard, Alex, Jarid and Nash. She is also survived and will be sadly missed by her brother Harry & his late wife Denise Laute, Lisa & her husband Chris Mauser and the late Georgeann Laute.

Debbie spent all of her 57 years in Gloucester City buying a lifetime supply of Avon products. She enjoyed crafts and passed her time knitting.

Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to join the Bartley family and share their heartfelt memories on Monday afternoon between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City where a remembrance ceremony will begin at 1:00 pm. The time honored tradition of reuniting those we love with nature was held privately. Our hearts journey will touch the sky in a balloon release immediately following our time together at the funeral home.

#crerancelebration #heartfelt

Shari M. Piriz of  Voorhees, formerly of Marlton

On December 16, 2019.

Age 58 of

Voorhees, formerly of Marlton. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and Arlene Lefkowitz (nee Smith). Cherished brother of Steve Lefkowitz (Beth). Devoted aunt of Matt Lefkowitz.

Honoring her wishes, there will be no viewing or services. Burial will held privately at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ph: 856-456-1142

Dianne E. DeMore, of Brooklawn, formerly of Gloucester City

On December 18, 2019. Age 68, of Brooklawn, Formerly of Gloucester City. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of James William Hilliard. Dianne is survived by her beloved mother, Catherine (Sturgis) Hilliard; loving children, Edward DeMore, John DeMore, James DeMore (Margaret), Elizabeth Scargle (Bill), David DeMore (Dawn), Charles DeMore (Jennifer), Jessica Cutuli (Carmen) and Tammi Brewer (John). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and her sisters, Rosemary Davis, Isabella Hilliard, and Mildred Wallace. Dianne was predeceased by her husband, Edward DeMore on July 31, 1984, and her brothers, William Hilliard, Jr., and John Hilliard.

Dianne worked for many years as a sorter with Evergreen Post Press in Bellmawr.

Funeral Services will be celebrated on Saturday, December 28

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at 11 AM at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, where family and friends may visit from 10 to 11 AM. Her urn will be buried on Thursday, January 2

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at 9 AM in Union Cemetery, Gloucester City.

Condolences and memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Dianne E. DeMore. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME

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Ph: 856-456-1142

Frank Keith, Active in Brooklawn American Legion; Football, Baseball and Softball Coach; GCHS Alum

Francis “Frank” J. Keith

Brooklawn – On December 16, 2019. Age 57. Loving and devoted husband of 27 years to Joan Keith (nee Murphy). Loving father of Michael J. Keith and Emily E. Keith. Cherished son of the late John and Rita Keith. Beloved brother of Michael J. Keith (Addie) and the late Delores Ward (surviving Tom). Dear brother-in-law of Debbie Mason, Michael Murphy (Marie), Jerry Murphy (Sherle) and the late Peggy Ribchinsky (late Mike). Cherished son in law of Anna Murphy and the late Gerald Murphy. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Frank was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. He worked over 25 years in transportation for Virtua Hospital of Voorhees. Frank was a proud member for over 30 years in the Sons of American Legion Squadron 72 in Brooklawn. He was a Past Squadron Commander in the Sons of the American Legion for 11 years and Squadron Adjutant for 30 years. He volunteered many years as a coach for the Gloucester City Mustangs and baseball and softball in Brooklawn.

Relatives, friends and members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 72 are invited to his viewing on Sunday evening December 22

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, from 7 to 9 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. On Monday December 23

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, a morning viewing will be held from 8:45 to 9:45 AM at St. Joachim

Parish, Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM in the church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to The Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. Please memo, Francis J. Keith.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Francis J. Keith. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

Rocco V. D\’Aversa, 95, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ

Rocco V. D\’Aversa, 95, of Mt. Ephraim, NJ  passed away December 13, 2019 with his children by his side at  Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center in Blackwood, NJ after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer\’s disease.

Husband of the late Marie D\’Aversa (nee Scarduzio). Beloved father of Leon D\’Aversa of Mt. Ephraim and Darlene (Carl Jr.) Capasso of West Deptford. Beloved grandfather to Joseph (Lauren) Capasso Cape Coral, Fl. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Rocco was an Army veteran and retired from Campbell Soup company after 25 years of service, a job he loved to go to every day. He enjoyed raising and racing homing pigeons with his best friend Joe. He enjoyed fishing every summer, golfing, the casino, gardening and spending a shore vacation with his daughter and grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday December 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary Church 426 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Viewing from 9:15-10:15 AM prior to mass at the church. Interment New St. Mary Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. Contributions in Rocco\’s name may be made to Alzheimer\’s Association South Jersey regional office 3 Eves Dr., Suite 310 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Phone: 856-797-1212.

Eleanor Jablonski (nee Bartoszek) of Audubon

Eleanor Jablonski (nee Bartoszek), went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019, of Audubon. Age 89.

Beloved wife of the late Henry B. Jablonski. Devoted mother of Henry Robert Jablonski (Patricia) and Jane Jablonski. Loving grandmother of Gregory, Christopher and Kimberly and great grandmother of Brayden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 9:45 to 10:45am Saturday morning at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Vincent Palliotti RC Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ 08033.

Funeral Mass 11am in church.

Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Jablonski’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.