Category: OBITUARIES

Louise A. Fowler, of Gloucester City, age 73

Louise A. Fowler

(Gloucester City, NJ)(Dec.13, 2019)—Surrounded by her family at home, on December 11, 2019 at the age of 73. Of Gloucester City (nee Hickson). Loving and devoted wife of 24years to Earl T. Fowler, Sr. Loving mother of Michelle and Thomas Quinn, Dawn and Vincent Digiacomo, Stephanie and John Bryszewski, Kimberly and Michael Morrell and Earl Jr. and Kelliann Fowler. Cherished grandmother of Megan Cairns (Mike), Erin Boyle (Kevin), Thomas Quinn III (Jordan), Derick Fowler (Ashley), Amber Digiacomo, Vincent Digiacomo Jr., Dominick Digiacomo, Samantha Bryszewski, John Bryszewski, Jr.,

Hannah Bryszewski, Michael Morrell, Colin Morrell, Earl Fowler III, Abigail Fowler and Wyatt Fowler. Cherished great grandmother of Olivia, Sophia, Anastasia,

Ethan, Delaney, Thomas IV, Blake, Brianna, CJ, Max and Junior. Beloved sister of Susan Allcott, Lynn Verlander and sister-in-law of Jerry. Predeceased by her sister, Joyce Conover and her brother, Louis Hickson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing

on Sunday evening

,

December 15

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from 4 to 6

PMand again

on Monday morning

,

December 16

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from

10 to 11 AM

at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME,

851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City

, where her funeral service will be held

at 11AM

. Interment will follow in Hillcrest

Memorial Park

, Hurffville.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to SCUCS,

537 W. Nicholson Rd, Audubon, NJ 08106

. Please memo, Louise A. Fowler

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Louise A. Fowler. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:  McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.  Ph:

856-456-1142

.

Theodore S. Wypych of Bellmawr age 76

Theodore S. Wypych, on December 10, 2019, from Bellmawr; formerly of Camden. Age 76.

Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Olesiewicz). Devoted father of Marie-Ellen (Greg), Lisa (Paul), Suzanne (Michael), Deborah (Michael), and Nancy (Richard). Loving Dziadzi of Alexandria (Nick), Corinne (Julio), Kelsey, Samantha (Alex), Theodore John, and Camryn and great grandfather “Big D” of Gavin. Brother of the late Nicholas. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends and acquaintances.

Theodore was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was co-owner of Specialty Wire Works in Camden and retired from Rapid Forms. His friends knew him as “Teddy Crocker” for his love of baking. Theodore loved his family fishing trips, scratch offs, and enjoyed his happy hour at Benedict’s Place. He loved to talk on the phone and particularly enjoyed weekly conversations with Paul.

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

Funeral service 1pm at the funeral home.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theodore’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Virginia G. “Ginny” Giacobbe) of Mt. Ephraim

Virginia G. “Ginny” Giacobbe (nee Vernamonti), on December 9, 2019, of Mt. Ephraim. Age 86.

Beloved wife of 66 years of Dominic Giacobbe. Devoted mother of Charles (Linda), Christopher (Pamela), Thomas (Margaret), James (Lisa), Dominic (Jackie) and Elaine Colton (Paul). Loving grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of four. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Giacobbe was a member of the PTA in the Mt. Ephraim schools. She was also a volunteer for Mt. Ephraim midget football and little league.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 8pm Sunday eve and 9:45 to 10:45am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11:30am Monday at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, Haddon Hts.

Entombment New St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

Mark R. Gosewisch; Worked at Dominic Tavern, Barrington Rod & Reel Member

Mark R. Gosewisch “Gozzie”, on December 8, 2019, of Somerdale, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 62.

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Harder) for 41 years. Devoted father of Jason Gosewisch (Julie) and Ashley Sanderson (David Jr.). Loving pop-pop of Paige, Jason, Nathan, Angelina, Kolton and Chase. Dear brother of Louis Gosewisch (Phyllis), Ronald Gosewisch (Janet) and Beverly Wall (Dennis). Brother in law of Greg Kyler and the late Elizabeth Kyler. Mark leaves behind man’s best friends, Gus and Wally. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mark was a member of Barrington Rod and Reel Club. He also worked at Dominic’s Tavern in Bellmawr.

There will be a visitation on Friday from 6pm to 8pm at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Memorial service at 8pm also at the funeral home.

Interment private.

Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053

OFFICER DOWN: Houston PD Sgt. Christopher Brewster, Shot and Killed

Sergeant Christopher Brewster

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch

Saturday, December 7, 2019

HOUSTON TEXAS–Sergeant Christopher Brewster, age 32  was shot and killed while responding to a domestic assault at about 6:00 pm.

A woman had called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that he was armed with two firearms. When officers arrived at the scene both subjects had already left. Sergeant Brewster was checking the area when he saw the couple walking in the 7400 block of Avenue L.

Sergeant Brewster attempted to contact them but was fired upon as he exited his patrol car. Despite being struck in the chest above his vest, he was able to give dispatchers and other officers a description of his wounds and a direction of travel.

The man was arrested moments later by other officers.

Sergeant Brewster was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Sergeant Brewster had served with the Houston Police Department for nine years.

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Kathleen C. Del Vecchio of Sewell formerly of Fairview

On December 6, 2019, Kathleen C. Del Vecchio (nee Duffy) of Sewell, NJ (formerly of the Fairview section of Camden) passed away surrounded by her loving family.  Kathy or “Kath IRISH” (as she was known by all of her family & friends) is survived by

Kathleen C. Del Vecchio

the “love of her life”, her husband, Robert “Bach” Del Vecchio. Kathy & Bach were married on September 14, 1968 and recently celebrated their 51

st

Anniversary. In addition, Kathy is survived by her children, Anthony (Tatiana) Del Vecchio, Christopher (Kellie) Del Vecchio and Michelle (Scott) Frampton; her grandchildren: Christopher Del Vecchio, Jr., Emily Del Vecchio, Nicholas Del Vecchio, Joelle Del Vecchio, Tyler Frampton and Ava Del Vecchio; her sisters: Rosemarie Stanton, Peggy Carty & Mary Bocchino. Kathy is pre-deceased by her mother & father: Joseph M. Duffy & Mary Higgins Duffy Gallagher, her step-father, John Gallagher and her brother, Joseph Duffy.  Aunt “Kassie/Aunt Kaffy” is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy Del Vecchio grew up in Collingswood & Fairview and graduated from Camden High School in 1966. She loved being part of Camden High Avalanche Majorette Team. A few years later, Kathy worked as part of the secretarial pool at Penn Mutual in Philadelphia, PA and Cooper Hospital, in Camden, NJ. Upon starting a family with Bach, they resided in Oaklyn, NJ and planted strong roots in Fairview, from 1973-1999.  In that time, Kathy was a member of the St. Joan of Arc PTA & SJOA Carnival Committee and for many years, the Office Secretary at St. Joan of Arc School, in Fairview. In addition, Kathy was a big part of the Fairview Athletic Association, Organizations of Fairview and the Fairview Little League Ladies Auxiliary, serving as President for several years. It goes without saying that all of the “Fairview Kids” were a big part of her life… and everybody called her “Mom or Mrs. D.”  Whether it was coaching basketball or softball, working the refreshment stand and SJOA Carnival… Kathy loved every minute. And, of course, Kathy loved attending the many Camden High Reunions, Fundraising Socials (dancing to 60’s & 70s music), and the many Fairview Reunions and luncheons.

Kathy was very proud of the life she built with “her Bach” and equally proud of the lives her children have created. In addition, Kathy never missed an opportunity to boast about her grandchildren. Ranging in ages from Nineteen (19) to four (4) years old, Kathy loved attending her grandkids’ school events and athletics. Kathy was always one to a send a little note or card (a.k.a. her “smiles from across the miles”) to her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The messages always seemed to come at just the right time. Kathy Del Vecchio was loved by many and touched the lives of so many more. She will be missed.

Relatives & Friends are welcomed to attend a visitation on December 14, 2019 at 9AM to 12PM at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service at 12PM also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s honor are encouraged to a choice of your favorite charity.

Steve James of Gloucester City; Volunteer Fireman, City Worker, Youth Coach, GHS Alum

Steven Thomas James “Worm”

Gloucester City – On December 4, 2019, Age 56. Cherished Son of the late William F. James and

Rosemary James

(nee Keoghan).

Cherished Brother of Therese (Mike) Smollock,

late William P. James

(surviving Virginia), Michael (Jo-Ann) James, Kathy James, Patrick James, Maria (Tom) Kerchersky,  David James, Christopher James and Marybeth (Scott) Jeffries. Survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Steven was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and a 1982 graduate of Gloucester City High School. He worked as a laborer for the Gloucester City Water Department from 2013-2019. Steven was a

former

coach for youth baseball and midget football in Gloucester City.

He was a former volunteer firefighter in Gloucester City. Steve was a former member of the Broomall String Band.

Most importantly, Steven was a kind and gentle soul with a super huge heart. He was always generous to his family and friends. Steven is now reunited with his beloved brother Bill, his dad and mom.

Relatives, friends and

the Gloucester City Water Department are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday, December 10 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at McCANN – HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 noon at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Interment New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Steven’s memory to the Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Christmas Fund: P.O. Box 87, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Steven Thomas James.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of

Steven Thomas

Ja

mes

. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-

HEALEY FUNERAL HOME:

Gloucester

City

Ph

: 856-456-1142.

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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

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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