Francis W. Kelley of Audubon, WW II Veteran, Camden Catholic HS graduate

On February 21, 2009, Francis Warren Kelley, age 84, passed away. Born and raised in Camden, Francis had been a longtime resident of Audubon.

Francis was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School, a World War II Veteran and he loved to play golf. Francis is the beloved husband of 50 years to Marie (nee Lyons). He is the loving father of Catherine (John) Kelley, Ann (Timothy) Mitchell, Mary Laffleur and Michael Kelley. He is the devoted grandfather of Jacqueline, Kevin, Sean, Sarah, Katie and Emily. He is the dear brother of James Kelley and the late, Harry Kelley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday morning after 9:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Fourth Avenue and Kings Highway, Haddon Heights where His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, his family requests either Mass cards or donations to the Dominican Sisters of Hope, c/o the Deveopment Office, 320 Powell Ave., Newburg, NY 12550.

Arrangements HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Haddon Heights.

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Joseph H. Hagan Jr., age 38, of Gloucester City

Suddenly, On February 21, 2009. Age 38. Of Gloucester City. Cherished Son of the late Joseph H. Hagan, Sr. and Edith (nee Merrill). Loving Brother of Lisa Hagan of Gloucester City. Devoted nephew of Joan Gundle of Gloucester City. Special Friend of Janet Taunitas of Gloucester City.

At the request of the family, viewing and services are private. Inurnment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Gloucester City.

Expressions of sympathy e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Joseph H. Hagan, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.

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Anna Colavito, of Haddon Heights, St. Rose of Lima Parishioner

$\"Cross$ On February 21, 2009. (nee DiNubile) Of Haddon Heights. Loving wife of 61 years to the late Anthony Colavito. Loving mother of Loretta (John) McCord of Cherry Hill and Lynne (Daniel) Buckley of Arizona. Beloved sister of the late Rocco (late Clara) DiNubile and the late John V. (surviving Margaret) DiNubile. Loving grandmother of John (Colleen), Ronald (Stacie), Matthew (Sandra), Jennifer (William) and Devin. Loving great-grandmother of 8.

Anna was born in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Southern High School. She was a resident of Haddon Heights for 50 years where she was a longtime parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. Anna enjoyed her summers at the Jersey Shore and being with her family and friends.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Thursday from 10 to 11 am at Saint Pius X R.C. Church: 344 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am in the church. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. No evening viewing and no viewing at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Anna’s memory to Samaritan Hospice: 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053 or a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Anna Colavito. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

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Magic Sports

www.njbasebllmg.com.

The twin towns of Mays Landing and Millville in south Jersey might not signal much to the average reader of New Jersey Baseball Magazine, but to Ron Nametko they are places where dreams can come true. Located in Atlantic County and Cumberland County respectively, they provide a total of 346 acres of land where the sports tournament, hospitality, and entertainment industries may come together.

In addition to having outdoor fields for baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, and lacrosse, architectural plans call for indoor basketball and tennis courts, indoor and outdoor running tracks, an indoor, 50 thousand square-foot water park, urgent care medical facilities, a 480-room condo hotel,

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Betty Smith, of Mt. Ephraim, proud Grandmom of 16 and Great Grandmom of 12

Beatrice C. \”Betty\” Smith

(nee Comerford), age 84 of Mt. Ephraim, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 21, 2009.

Mrs. Smith was born in Camden, NJ and had been a resident of Mt. Ephraim for the past 60 years. Betty is the sister of Joan Comerford and dedicated mother of Frank (Dolores) Curry (Louise) Nancy, Ronald (Patricia) Gary (Louise) Wayne (Kathleen) Curtis (Peggy) Smith and the late Kevin Smith. She is the proud grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 12.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the Smith family to remember and pay tribute to Beatrice on Wednesday morning between 9 am and 11 am, where a funeral service will follow at 11 am at Henry Funeral Home 152 W. Atlantic Ave. Audubon, NJ 08106.

Entombment will follow at New St. Mary\’s Cemetery & Mausoleum, Bellmawr. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Samaritan Hospice 5 Eves Dr. Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053.

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Robert McGovern, St. Mary\’s Parishioner, former Jaycee Member

$\"Cross$ On February 21, 2009. Age 63. Of Blackwood. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving son of Mary McGovern (nee Bonhage) and the late Vincent D. McGovern. Loving brother of Kathleen \”Kass\” (Thomas) Reed, Vince (Dolores) McGovern, John (Jona) McGovern, Bernadette (James) Moore, the late Mary Ann (surviving John) Petroski and the late Ellen C. (surviving Michael) Horgan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a long time resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Camden County Vocational Technical High School. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church and a former member of the Gloucester City Jaycees.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 am at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am in the church. Cremation will be private. No evening viewing nor viewing at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Robert’s memory to the Saint Mary’s R.C. Church Special Fund: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.

Please write in memo: Robert F. McGovern. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Robert F. McGovern. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

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Military Fields 10,000th Mine-resistant Vehicle to Troops in Iraq

American Forces Press Service

BAGHDAD, Feb. 20, 2009 – The U.S. military fielded its 10,000th mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle in Iraq today during a ceremony on Camp Liberty, just 22 months after it was introduced into the theater of operations.

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Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles sit in a row on the Camp Liberty, Iraq, fielding site, Feb. 20, 2009. The day marked the introduction of the 10,000th vehicle into Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christopher Gaylord
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Servicemembers and civilians from across Victory Base Complex gathered among rows of MRAPs at the largest fielding site in Iraq to acknowledge the success the vehicle has had in protecting thousands of troops from blasts caused by roadside bombs.

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Investigation Confirms Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Strike

American Forces Press Service

KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2009 – An investigation into a Feb. 17 coalition air strike in Afghanistan\’s Heart province has confirmed that 13 noncombatants and three enemy fighters were killed, military officials reported.

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Army Brig. Gen. Michael A. Ryan of U.S. Forces Afghanistan offers his condolences Feb. 20, 2009, to families of those killed during an operation targeting insurgents three days earlier in Afghanistan\’s Herat province. U.S. Army photo

A combined Afghan National Army and coalition forces investigation team, accompanied by international observers, inspected the site this week to determine the identities of those killed.
Investigators found weapons and ammunition at the site, and Afghan army officers met with village leaders following the incident.

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\’Adopt a U.S. Soldier\’ Links Volunteers With Deployed Troops

By Sharon Foster
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2009 – A Colorado-based group is connecting deployed troops with volunteers eager to \”adopt\” them.

Since its inception four years ago, \”Adopt a U.S. Soldier\” has connected more than 100,000 servicemembers to 265,000 supportive Americans who have sent them regular care packages, wrote letters and, on occasion, run errands for family members.

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Snow Goose Conservation, Registration Open

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has opened registration for sportsmen and sportswomen to participate in the snow goose Conservation Order (CO). The CO will be held from March 11 – April 18, 2009.

A Conservation Order is a special management action authorized by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that is needed to control certain wildlife populations when traditional management programs are unsuccessful in preventing overabundance of that population. The CO allows for an extended time period outside of traditional hunting seasons, as well as additional methods, for taking snow geese without bag limits. This action is granted under the authority of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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