Radzieta Funeral Home in Cape May Court House, NJ

Paul Thomopoulos

February 27, 1959 - May 21, 2013

THOMOPOULOS, PAUL, 54, of Rio Grande, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Victoria Manor Nursing Home. He was the former owner of the Tom Cat in Wildwood. Paul is survived by his brother, Charlie (Kathy) Thomopoulos; his sister, Helen Thomopoulos; his goddaughter, Annie; and his cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Matina Thomopoulos. Funeral services will be...
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John Bernard Alexander

May 30, 1943 - May 21, 2013

ALEXANDER, JOHN BERNARD, 69, of Dennis Township, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. He was born in Philadelphia and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. John is survived by his brother, Michael J. Coffey and wife, Mary; and his aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth M. (Coyle) and...
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Joan M. DeCecco

December 24, 1936 - May 19, 2013

DeCECCO, JOAN, 76, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Agnes Hospital in South Philadelphia to Charles and Anna Molloy. She was a registered nurse at Kessler Hospital and Bayside – Southern State Prison. Joan is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob"; her children, Bobby (Carol), Tommy (Nancy), Karen, and Donna (John...
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Garry R. Gandy

August 17, 1957 - May 18, 2013

GANDY, GARRY R., 55, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Court House Convalescent Center. Born in Paterson, NJ to the late Alden and Thelma (Hamann) Gandy, he was a lifetime resident here. He was a volunteer at the Cape May County 4-H Fair and a member of the Parkway South Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was an active member of the Dennis Township Recreation...
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Jane "Betty" McHugh

June 30, 1932 - May 14, 2013

McHUGH, JANE "BETTY" 80 - of Cape May, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She lived in Hillside and then Bernardsville before moving to Cape May in 1990. Betty was an owner of Bantam Stores, a small chain of five and ten retail stores, which were located in Hillside, Warren, Mendham, Chatham and Hillsborough, from 1955 to 1996. Betty cherished her family and friends above all else. Betty was...
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Franklin Ford Palmer III

July 9, 1936 - May 13, 2013

Palmer III, Franklin Ford "Moose", 76 – of Petersburg passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Wilmington, DE to Franklin and Ella Palmer, Jr. He graduated Middle Twp. High School and later served with the US Navy Sea Bees. He worked in construction with Tozour Kerr Builders, Bill Richardson, and Channel Marine Construction. He was a member of the...
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James Morrissey

March 27, 1963 - May 12, 2013

MORRISSEY, JAMES, 50, of Oreland, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Jefferson University Hospital. He was a bartender at the Red Rooster Inn in Philadelphia and worked at The Mail Place in Maple Shade. He was a loyal friend to many people in Oreland, PA. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Morrissey; his brother, Edward Morrissey; and his sisters, Colleen (Mike)...
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Blanchie Louise Godwin

July 29, 1935 - May 9, 2013

Godwin, Blanchie L., 77 – of Cape May Court House passed away on May 9, 2013. Born in Whiteville, NC to John Boyd and Polly Young, she moved to the area over 50 years ago. She was a member of Christ Gospel Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Theodore; her daughters: Mary (Matthew) Maxey, Brenda (Fernando) Rodriquez, Janice (Michael) Holden, and Rita Godwin; sister Ottie Moore...
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Edward J. Jones

June 13, 1933 - May 8, 2013

Jones, Edward J., 79 – of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on May 8, 2013. Born in Sharptown, MD to William and Nellie Jones, he later worked as a CPA for the Wilmington Trust Company in Wilmington, DE and volunteered as an accounting teacher at Archmere Academy. Ed also was a member of the Dupont Blue Masonic Lodge and Rotary. He enjoyed volunteering his time, golfing, bridge, and mostly...
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Paul R. Hoffman

November 17, 1940 - May 7, 2013

HOFFMAN, PAUL R., 72, of Dennisville, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Shore Medical Center, Somers Point. He was affectionately known to his friends as Buckwheat and will be very missed by his friends and family. Born in Cape May Court House to the late Samuel Norman and Isabelle Elizabeth (Biddle) Hoffman, he was a lifetime resident here. Paul served in the U.S. Army and was a...
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Lawrence J. Wheeler

December 10, 1924 - May 6, 2013

WHEELER, LAWRENCE (LARRY), 88, long time Cape May County resident died on May 6, 2013 after a prolonged illness. Born in Conshohocken, PA and raised in Norristown, PA by his mother, Nelly Wheeler, after his father, Lawrence Wheeler died when Larry was three. He always said his love and respect for women came from his being raised by two women, his mother and his beloved sister, Eleanor Mills...
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Vincent W. Catrambone

October 26, 1930 - May 6, 2013

CATRAMBONE, VINCENT W., 82, of Del Haven, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Crest Haven Nursing Home. Born in Wildwood to the late William Catrambone and Stephanie (Matayja) Martin, he moved to Del Haven in 1983 from Woodbury. Vince was a police officer for the Delaware River Port Authority from 1960 to 1991 and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Parish of St. John Neumann...
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Virginia Grace Fiorucci

April 3, 1937 - May 5, 2013

Fiorucci, Virginia Grace, age 76, of South Dennis, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by her family at Cape Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1937 in Camden to Benjamin and Grace Van Leer. She spent her early years as a home maker, mother and wife, but as the nest emptied, Ginny later worked at the Beachcomber Motel in Avalon. She is survived by her...
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Joan S. McMahon

July 28, 1933 - May 3, 2013

McMAHON, JOAN SHIRLEY (nee SAGE), 79, of Sicklerville, formerly of Cape May Court House, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. Joan was born and raised in Collingswood, NJ. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Joe McMahon. They were married for 58 years before he passed away on October 8, 2011. Together in Deptford Township, they raised three children – Judy Simpkins (Joe), Terri...
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John Elmer Rutherford, Jr.

September 3, 1941 - May 2, 2013

RUTHERFORD JR., JOHN ELMER, 71, of Burleigh, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Court House Convalescent Center. Born in North Wildwood to the late John Elmer and Shirley E. (Campbell) Rutherford, Sr., he was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and earned an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University. He enjoyed the Cape May beaches and seashells...
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Janet Eldredge Vance

May 1, 2013

VANCE, JANET ELDREDGE, 100, a daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Henry Hand Eldredge II of Cape May passed away at Avalon Health Center at Stone Ridge in Mystic Connecticut on May 1st. She was formerly a resident of Academy Point at Mystic and was a long time resident of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. She was born in West Cape May, New Jersey on June 2, 1912 and was a descendant of the...
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William Jones, Sr.

February 1, 1930 - April 28, 2013

Jones Sr., William, 83 – of Wildwood passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born in Chester, PA to Samuel and Magnolia Jones, he later served in the US Air Force in the Korea War. He would later work as the Senior Inspector for the Alcoholic Beverage Control and Housing Inspector for the City of Wildwood. He was predeceased by his wife Delores in 2011, as well as his daughter Betty Ann Stinson....
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Alvin C. Herman

July 31, 1935 - April 28, 2013

HERMAN, ALVIN C., 77, of Cape May Court House, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, with his family at his side. Born on July 31, 1935, Al spent his early years in Newark, NJ. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, Al attended Newark College of Engineering and completed both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Civil...
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Irving Ackley Tozour

August 9, 1932 - April 27, 2013

Tozour, Irving Ackley "Ack", 80, of Cape May Court House, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in North Wildwood to Claudeus and Julia Tozour, he later proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a devoted family man, often working 2 or more jobs to provide for them, but will most be remembered for his over 30 years with the US Postal Service...
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Reba Mae Demyan

September 30, 1914 - April 26, 2013

Demyan, Reba Mae, 98 – of Del Haven passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013. Born in Philadelphia to David and Bertha Clayville, she lived most of her life in the area and was a member of Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew in 1979. Reba is survived by her children: Ruth (Charles) Fritsch, Jane (Lawrence) Weiner, Andrew (Debbie) Demyan, and Steven ...
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Robert Poese

October 5, 1929 - April 25, 2013

POESE, ROBERT, 83, of Rio Grande, passed away on April 25, 2013. Born in Plainfield, NJ to Rudolph and Katherine (formerly Fuchs) Poese, he later served in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he lived in Dorothy, NJ before moving to Bridgeton. He worked as a truck driver for LoBiondo Bros. in Rosenhayn, NJ for over 20 years. Robert moved to this area...
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Carlos H. DeSantis

September 23, 1953 - April 21, 2013

DeSANTIS, CARLOS H., 59, of South Seaville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at home. Born in Cape May Court House, he was a lifetime resident here. He was manager at McCarthy Tire in Absecon and retired from Heavy and General Laborers Union Local 172. He enjoyed working in his garage. Carlos is survived by his wife of 34 years, Della; his children, Carlos and Laura; his mother,...
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Ethel Irene Nadolny

September 19, 1923 - April 20, 2013

NADOLNY, ETHEL IRENE, 89, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Cape May County Animal Shelter, DN 501B, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
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David Michael Preiksat

July 10, 1940 - April 19, 2013

PREIKSAT, DAVID MICHAEL, 72, of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Court House Convalescent Center. He was born in Camden, NJ to the late Michael Arthur and Isabella (Talacki) Preiksat. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved anything that had to do with cars. Mr. Preiksat is survived by his daughter, Gayle Humphries; his brothers, Jon Preiksat and Michael Preiksat; and his...
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Tracy Nicole Ransom

April 22, 1973 - April 18, 2013

Ransom, Tracy Nicole, age 39 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2013 with her family at her side. Tracy was born in Atlantic City to the late Donald Ellis and Olliemae Ransom. She was a former resident of Buena and was a lifetime resident of Wildwood. Her favorite pastime was vacationing in Florida, dining out and enjoyed taking care of baby animals. She will be missed by...
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Richard Neill

July 3, 1926 - April 18, 2013

NEILL, RICHARD, 86, of Cape May Court House passed away after a brief illness at Cape Regional Medical Center on April 18, 2013. He was born on July 3, 1926 in Anglesea, NJ and was the son of Clarence Neill of Belfast, Ireland and Kathryn Mae Davis of Anglesea, NJ. Richard left home just shy of his 16th birthday in search of a job on the waterfront. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII...
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Melvin "Bud" Snyder

October 21, 1928 - April 18, 2013

Snyder, Melvin Charles "Bud", 84 – of Villas passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born in Philadelphia to Melvin and Edna Snyder, he later served in the US Air Force before working as a plumber. Bud would go on to teach plumbing at the Cumberland County Vocational School. He was always involved in various Christian organizations and programs. He is survived by his wife Ruth (formerly...
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David Angelo Sciarra

November 7, 1921 - April 17, 2013

Sciarra, David Angelo, 91, died on April 17, 2013 at his home in Wildwood, NJ surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 7, 1921. David was a self-employed masonry contractor and veteran of the United States Navy having served in the Pacific in World War II. He was also a volunteer for the Wildwood Crest Ambulance Corp for many years. Upon his retirement in...
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Katherine A. Whitaker

November 11, 1950 - April 16, 2013

Whitaker, Katherine A. "Kathi Whit", 62, of Clermont passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Born in Camden to Lettie and Joseph Bollentino, she later graduated Rutgers University and lived most of her working life in Cape May County. Kathi lived each day in the manner in which she wanted to be remembered – nice matters! Kathi took great pride in going out of her way to help others. She always...
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Virginia Fellows

February 11, 1937 - April 16, 2013

Fellows, Virginia, age 76 years, of Woodbine, NJ, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chester, PA to the late Elizabeth (nee Saunders) & Blanton Tiller. She has lived here in Woodbine for the past 15 years coming from Media, PA. Virginia was a volunteer at the Cape May County Zoo, Cape May Court House, NJ and the Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, NJ....
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Henry Thomas "Bootsie" Martin

August 29, 1942 - April 16, 2013

MARTIN, HENRY THOMAS "BOOTSIE", 70, of Whitesboro, NJ passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his home. Born in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Henry and Alberta (Faison) Martin, he was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Martin was a union construction worker and helped build many commercial buildings including many motels in New Jersey....
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Isabella L. Cairns

February 16, 1935 - April 15, 2013

CAIRNS, ISABELLA L., 78, of Wildwood, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013. Memorial Mass will be said on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame de la Mer Parish St. Ann Church, 2901 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, where visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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Suzanne M. Ludlam

October 19, 1956 - April 13, 2013

Ludlam, Suzanne M., 56 – of Delmont, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Born in Cape May Court House to Raymond and the late Gwendolyn (formerly Brown) Lindholm, she later worked as a baker at Super Fresh Markets in Cape May Court House, NJ, and was currently owner/operator of Sue's Poultry Farm in Delmont, NJ. Suzanne is survived by her husband David; sons David, Jr. of Millville...
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William Harry Anderson

November 17, 1924 - April 11, 2013

ANDERSON, WILLIAM HARRY, 88, of Cape May Court House, formerly of South Dennis, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Born in Mount Holly to the late Walter C. and Katherine (Phares) Anderson, he moved to South Dennis in 1983 from Glenolden, PA. An Army Veteran of World War II, he served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign in the Aleutian Islands. He was a member of the South Seaville United...
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Lorraine Elizabeth Williams

March 17, 1927 - April 9, 2013

Williams, Lorraine Elizabeth 86 – of Cape May Court House. The family of Lorraine Elizabeth Williams mourns her passing on April 9, 2013 in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Williams was born March 17, 1927 in Jersey City. She lived briefly as a child in Camden, NJ before returning to Jersey City. She attended and graduated from P.S. 14...
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John Wheelwright Crunden

March 26, 1958 - April 7, 2013

CAPTAIN JOHN WHEELWRIGHT CRUNDEN, 55, of Clermont, NJ, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Son of the late Warren and Eleanor Crunden born in Lawrence, NY, John has been a resident of the Cape May area since 1978. After studying at the University of Rhode Island, he began his career in commercial fishing. He worked on several different boats throughout the eastern seaboard...
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Jantia Hart

February 3, 1959 - April 6, 2013

HART, JANTIA, 54, of Whitesboro, formerly of Middletown, CT, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Victoria Manor. A smart and intelligent woman, she was moved up in school and was known for her extensive vocabulary. She was a mother to all and had an open heart and open door to those in need. She always cared for those around her. She liked being around the water, especially fishing and...
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Thomas Anthony Sparta

November 11, 1929 - April 4, 2013

Thomas A. Sparta Sr. aged 83, formerly of Easton, PA; Midland, MI; Zurich, Switzerland; Athens, Greece; Milan, Italy; Las Vegas, NV and Stone Harbor, NJ, passed away on April 04, 2013 at his home in Stone Harbor, NJ. The son of an immigrant, the late Dr. Anthony J. Sparta and Sara (nee Reed) Sparta, he was born November 11, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ. He attended the Easton, PA public schools and...
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Bernice "Chick" Gaskill

April 21, 1918 - April 4, 2013

Gaskill, Bernice A. "Chick", 94 – of Cape May Court House passed away on April 4, 2013. Born in Walterboro, SC, to Robert and Eva (formerly Crosby) Brealand, she later worked for many years at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. What kept her going was her sense of humor and irony. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel in 1969, as well as her daughter Frances and sons Daniel Jr. and Carl. ...
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Vincent Emmett Leonard

January 12, 1934 - April 3, 2013

Leonard, Vincent Emmett, age 79, of Stone Harbor, NJ, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born in Paterson, NJ. He was an area resident of Stone Harbor and Avalon for ten years, moving from Fair Lawn, NJ. He was a summer resident here since 1967. He was retired from the Cresskill, NJ High School as director of Guidance, where he coached girls softball and basketball. He also had...
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Beatrice Tell

June 22, 1921 - April 2, 2013

Tell, Beatrice 91 – of Cape May, formerly West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on April 2, 2013. She was born in Newark, NJ to Joseph and Josephine (formerly Minifore) Corallo. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Jay W. Tell in 2010, and her son R. Jay in 2011. She is survived by her son Bruce (Pary) Tell. Services and interment are private.
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Grace Laura Evans

November 5, 1919 - March 31, 2013

Evans, Grace Laura, of Cape May Court House, NJ, passed onto her next journey, Easter Sunday, March 31. She was 93 years old and died from an extended illness. She was born in Turkey Point, NJ on November 5, 1919. Grace moved to Stone Harbor, NJ in 1959 after marrying Ralph W. Evans Builder and Freeholder. Shortly after her arrival in Cape May County, Grace became known as the "Great Dame...
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Eleni Margarites

April 23, 1950 - March 31, 2013

Margarites, Eleni, 62, of North Wildwood, passed away peacefully on March 31 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Velventos, Greece to John and Marianthi Zervas in 1950. She came to America in 1970 and has lived in North Wildwood since that time. She married her husband, Theodore, in 1973, and was graced with two loving children, Nicholas and Katerina. Eleni and her family owned...
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Ronald W. Deems

April 14, 1953 - March 29, 2013

Deems, Ronald W., 59 – of Cape May Court House passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013. Born in Philadelphia to William and Rosa Deems, he later moved to the area and worked as a cook for Vicenzo's Little Italy in North Cape May. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and will be missed dearly by his family. Ron is survived by Barbara Deems; his son Matthew (Tina) Deems; grandchildren Tyler and...
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Patricia S. Tarsi

November 13, 1942 - March 26, 2013

Tarsi, Patricia S., 70 – of Ocean View passed away on March 26, 2012. Born in Philadelphia to James and Ada O'Donnell, she grew up in North Wildwood before moving to Las Vegas, NV where she worked as an auditor. She returned to the area 7 years ago. Pat is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Bruce) Evans; sister Mary Kenneth; grandchildren: Shane, Jared, Kyle, and Drew; great grandchild Emmalyn;...
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John P. Rochford

September 12, 1933 - March 24, 2013

Rochford, John P., 79 - of Las Vegas, NV passed away on March, 24, 2013 in Las Vegas with his niece Barbara Darcy by his side after battling lung cancer and heart failure. He was born in Liverpool, England to John and Margaret Rochford and moved to New Jersey in 1977. He worked for North American Van Lines in Vineland and Trump Casino in Atlantic City before owning BeeJay's Cleaning Service in...
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Delores E. Jordan

April 19, 1936 - March 23, 2013

JORDAN, DELORES E., 76, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 surrounded by her family at home. Born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Florence (McWilliams) Cottrell, she moved here 63 years ago from Philadelphia. Mrs. Jordan enjoyed socializing with friends and family around the kitchen table. She was known for her beautiful crocheting work. Mrs. Jordan...
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John C. Trout

January 4, 1932 - March 22, 2013

TROUT, JOHN C., 81, of Clermont, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the home of his lifetime companion, Joan Adams, in Petersburg. Born in Somers Point to the late Howard and Agnes (Lloyd) Trout, he was a lifetime resident of this area. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, North Italy Club in Vineland, and the Golden Miners Club in North...
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Frederick C. Atkinson III

November 17, 1933 - March 19, 2013

ATKINSON III, FREDERICK C., 79, of Dennisville, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home. Born in Trenton to the late Sgt. (NJSP) Frederick C. and Helene Atkinson, Jr., he has lived here over 50 years. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was the owner/operator of Fred's Service in Dennisville. He was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Resurrection Church. Mr. Atkinson is...
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Ruth G. Faralli

June 6, 1922 - March 18, 2013

FARALLI, RUTH (nee RYDER), 90, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. After Ruth led a long, exciting, and very happy life she left this earth to go home to the Lord. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Faralli, Sr. and her siblings Margaret (Graybar), Albert Ryder, Bernard Ryder, and Ethel (Mills). Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on June 6,...
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Raymond Wynder, Sr.

October 25, 1925 - March 16, 2013

Wynder Sr., Raymond, 87 – of Woodbine went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2013. He was the youngest child of eight, born to the late George and Anna Elizabeth (Pierce) Wynder on October 25, 1925. After serving in the Navy, he married the late Fannie Lloyd (Wynder) and from that union they had five children. He leaves to cherish his memory: Raymond Wynder, Jr....
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Edward C. McGarr

December 20, 1936 - March 13, 2013

McGarr, Edward C., 76 – of Stone Harbor, NJ passed away on March 13, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia and served in the US Air Force before living in Phoenixville, PA and working for UGI Utilities, Inc. He retired and moved to Stone Harbor in 2001 and volunteered doing taxes for AARP, driving veterans to their doctors, aiding the disabled in the SWIM program, and volunteer work in the Middle...
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Gisele Pufahl

July 2, 1920 - March 12, 2013

PUFAHL, GISELE, 92, of Eldora, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. She was formerly employed at the Woodbine Developmental Center as an Arts and Crafts Teacher. She is survived by her dear friends, Lillian, Michael, and Natasha Hubbard; her son, William P. Delange; and her granddaughter, Lisa Ball. She was preceded in death by her son, Freddie. Graveside...
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Roland M. Camp

May 15, 1922 - March 6, 2013

CAMP, ROLAND M., 90, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was born in Mayville to the late Oscar and Rebecca (Souders) Camp and was a lifetime resident of Cape May County. An Army Veteran of World War II, he was a self-employed NJ licensed electrical contractor. He was a past president of the Cape May Court House Fire Department and was a Third Degree Mason. He...
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Patricia A. Lindholm

September 12, 1955 - March 3, 2013

Lindholm, Patricia A. "Patti", 57 – of Rio Grande went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2013, peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Martin Lindholm; her sons: Michael (Melissa), Martin Jr., and Matthew (Yvonne) Lindholm; brothers: Jerry (Debbie) Francesco, Carmen (Joanie) Francesco, and Michael (Laura Zurakowski) Francesco; sisters: Rose Marie...
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John Lenio

June 12, 1921 - March 2, 2013

Lenio, John, 91, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Eastern Shore Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia to the late Anthony and Anastazia (Skubowiak) Lenio, he lived in Magnolia for 25 years before moving to this area. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Cold Spring. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and worked as a butcher in Berlin, PA. ...
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Jean Ruth Van Horn

January 8, 1926 - February 28, 2013

VAN HORN, JEAN RUTH, 87, of Avalon and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. She was born in Philadelphia and lived there before moving to Mt. Laurel, NJ. She started summering in Avalon in 1956 before moving here permanently. The past 15 years, she has spent the winters in Palm Beach Gardens. Mrs. Van Horn was a member of...
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Minnie Flax

July 20, 1938 - February 28, 2013

Flax, Minnie, age 74, of Cape May Court House, NJ, died on February 28, 2013. She was born in New York the daughter of the late Louis and Esther Flax. She had been a resident here for forty eight years and worked for Ames Department Store as a clerk prior to retirement. Minnie loved to do search words and crocheting. She is survived by her daughter, Lena Rhoda; two sisters: Joann and...
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Bruce Bigham

February 27, 2013

BIGHAM, BRUCE, 72, entered Heaven after a lengthy illness on February 27, 2013 from his home. He was predeceased by his wife (Joyce) and son (Bruce). He is survived by his three children and five grandchildren. Bruce was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and received his Fourth Degree in 1971. He was the fire commissioner of Villas Firehouse for many years. He was the editor of the...
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Barbara K. Burns

May 26, 1936 - February 27, 2013

BURNS, BARBARA K., 76, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her home. Born in Philadelphia to the late Walter and Barbara (Hoover) Kirk, she had summered in Stone Harbor since 1972 before moving there permanently in 2000 and then to Cape May Court House in 2004. She worked at the former Industrial Valley Bank in Elkins Park, PA. She was a member of St. Mary's...
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Michael C. Gogats

August 21, 1966 - February 27, 2013

Gogats, Michael C., 46, of North Wildwood, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Court House Convalescent Center. He was born in Passaic and moved here in 1994 from Florida. He is survived by his mother and father, Beverly Birkhoff and Carl Gogats; and his brothers, James and Steven Gogats. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda McKeon. Funeral services will be held on Friday,...
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Margaret D. Gibson

February 6, 1923 - February 26, 2013

Gibson, Margaret D., 90, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 surrounded by her loving family praising her with song. Born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Anne (Hughes) Buckley, she moved here 16 years ago from Philadelphia. She enjoyed spending her time caring for her family. Mrs. Gibson is survived by her daughters, Margaret Strenski-Kupper...
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Joseph A. Morro

March 18, 1924 - February 25, 2013

MORRO, JOSEPH A., age 88, of Cape May Court House, NJ, died on Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born in Glassboro, NJ, the son of the late Nicholas and Marie Morro. He moved to this area in 1969 from Glassboro. Mr. Morro loved to fish; enjoyed talking on his CB Radio; and enjoyed doing wood working, metal crafting and working with stained glass. Joe was truly a good friend to many, always...
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Jacob Caprioni

September 8, 1924 - February 25, 2013

Caprioni, Jacob 88 – of Seaville passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013. Born in Belleplain to Divinangelo and Mary Caprioni, he later served in the US Army before living in Camden, then Williamstown and working for the Delaware River Port Authority. He moved to Seaville in 2005 after the passing of his wife Clara. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Williamstown, the Belleplain...
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Catherine (Kitty) W. Kelly

April 20, 1927 - February 24, 2013

KELLY, CATHERINE W. (KITTY), 85, of Sea Isle City and formerly of Glenolden, PA, passed away on February 24, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents James J. and Ellen J. Walsh, and her sister Ellen Pogue. Kitty is survived by her husband of 64 years, Francis J. Kelly; her four children, Lynne Ilbak (Fehmi) of Glenolden, PA, Francis J. Kelly (Elizabeth) of Cherry Hill, Michael J. Kelly ...
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Robert K. Sinclair

February 7, 1943 - February 23, 2013

SINCLAIR, ROBERT K., 70, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Broomall, PA, he moved here in 1977 from Broomall. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 585 in North Wildwood. He was a union carpenter and enjoyed doing carpentry around the house and doing favors for others including building...
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Ricksom Philip Robbins

June 10, 1951 - February 23, 2013

ROBBINS, RICKSOM PHILIP, 61, of Goshen, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Born in Cape May Court House, he was raised in Rio Grande before moving to Goshen. He was a farmer and was well known at Myers Farm in Goshen. Rick is survived by his brother, Raymond. He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Irene (Bennett) Robbins. ...
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William Walter Wilson

September 26, 1920 - February 23, 2013

WILSON, WILLIAM WALTER, 92, of Clermont, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home. He was born in Sedalia, MO and was a former resident of Michigan and Florida. He was formerly employed at the New York Central Railroad and Goodyear Tire Company, retiring at 62 after working 43 years. He belonged to the Jackson (Michigan) Radio Control Plane Club and continued flying when he moved...
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Joseph T. Mullray, Jr.

July 20, 1931 - February 22, 2013

Joseph Thomas Mullray, Jr., 81, of Avalon, NJ, a former resident of Newtown Square and Villanova, PA, died February 22, 2013 at his home in Avalon, NJ. Mr. Mullray was born July 20, 1931, eldest of four children, at Fitzgerald Medical Hospital, Philadelphia, PA to Joseph Thomas and Jane (Ryan) Mullray. He was raised in Newtown Square, PA, a graduate of Malvern Preparatory High School in...
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Mary A. Palmieri

November 16, 1915 - February 21, 2013

PALMIERI, MARY A., 97, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Court House Convalescent Center. Born in Philadelphia to the late Stanislaus and Rose (Maczydlowska) Kwiatkowski, she moved to Garden Lake Park in 1972. She was a former cashier at the Melrose Diner in Philadelphia. Mrs. Palmieri is survived by her son, Henry J. Palmieri and his wife...
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Charles H. Addis

November 7, 1922 - February 20, 2013

Addis, Charles H., 90 – of Cape May Court House passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was born in Camden, NJ to Charles and Elizabeth (formerly Ahrens) Addis. He served in the US Navy and later worked as a carpenter. He loved fishing, boating, and was an accomplished bird carver. He is survived by his wife Dorothea (formerly Welch); his children Charles (Janet) Addis and Dorothea ...
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Mildred A. Speer

December 19, 1910 - February 20, 2013

Speer, Mildred A., age 102, of Stone Harbor, NJ, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Pa and raised in Harrisburg, Pa. and was the daughter of the late James and Helen Orris Arbegast. She was a resident here since 1991 coming from Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a retired secretary to the president of Susquehanna University of Pennsylvania. She was an associate...
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Robert C. Bradshaw

September 17, 1928 - February 19, 2013

BRADSHAW, ROBERT C., 84, of Rio Grande, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. He was born in North Wildwood to the late Grover and Elsie Bradshaw and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a former member of the Rio Grande Fire Department. Mr. Bradshaw was always doing stuff with his hands and never sat still. He liked building and...
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Arthur Nugent West

October 1, 1940 - February 19, 2013

West, Arthur Nugent, 72, of North Wildwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Penn-Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia to the late Lawrence and Florence (Purcell) West, he moved to North Wildwood 17 years ago from Washington Township. He attended Notre Dame de la Mer Parish St. Ann's Church and was a member of the Emerald Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians...
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Allan C. Richardson

February 24, 1943 - February 19, 2013

RICHARDSON, ALLAN C., 69, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Born in Chester, PA to the late Hubert and Estie Richardson, he moved here permanently over 50 years ago from Wallingford, PA after summering with his family as a young boy. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cape May Court House and the Optimist...
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Margaret A. DeLape

January 24, 1925 - February 18, 2013

DeLape, Margaret A., "Peg" 88 - of Cape May Court House passed away on Monday, February, 18, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia to Joseph and Margaret Dougherty and lived in Collingswood and Cape May Court House. She was a member of the Republican Club of Wildwood, the VFW, and an avid bingo player. Peg worked extremely hard her whole life to ensure that all of her children and grandchildren were...
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Frank E. Bell

September 26, 1926 - February 17, 2013

BELL, FRANK E., age 86, of Cape May Court House, NJ, died on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was born in North Wildwood, NJ. He was a retired lineman for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his children: John W. Bell, Frank D.Bell; Colleen Spindler; Kathleen Stein and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral...
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Stella Brzyski

July 19, 1922 - February 16, 2013

On Saturday, February 16, 2013 the world lost one of its truly joyful spirits. Stella Brzyski passed over to the Lord, peacefully, while asleep in her bed. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Michael and Victoria Baraniewicz. Her parents occasionally maintained a confectionary shop, allowing Stasia to meet most of her Polish immigrant neighbors when they visited the store. Perhaps a dashing...
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Ronald L. Rocap

December 14, 1946 - February 15, 2013

Rocap, Ronald Louis, 66 – of Dennisville passed away on February 15, 2013. Born in Somers Point to Horace and Louella Rocap, he was a lifelong resident of Dennisville. After graduating Middle Township High School and then Salem Community College in 1968, he served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the USS America. He later worked for the DuPont Corp. as a lab technician and Utsch's...
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Mark A. Neill

February 15, 1970 - February 15, 2013

NEILL, MARK A., age 43, of Petersburg, NJ and a life- time resident of Cape May County, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013, after a brief illness. He was born in Cape May Court House, NJ the son of the late Donald E. and Marlene J. Bozarth Neill. He was a 1988 graduate of Lower Cape May Regional High School. Mark was employed by Acme Markets for twenty seven years and loved the challenge...
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Doris W. Kooper

March 28, 1928 - February 15, 2013

KOOPER, DORIS W., age 84, of South Dennis, NJ, died on Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. She enjoyed doing crafts with her grandchildren and great grandchildren; also cooking and baking. She is survived by her husband, John E.; her children Linda A. (Michael) Ribeiro; Doris J. (Ken) Bray; Carol L. (Pete) Delpome and Jacqueline (John) Anzalone; a brother and a...
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Rose Marie Salfi

January 1, 1917 - February 11, 2013

Salfi, Rose Marie (nee Leporace), 96 – of Cape May passed away on Monday, February, 11, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia to Samuel and Mary (Bruno) Leporace. She later lived in Woodbine and moved to Cape May Court House in 1978. Rose worked in the Pediatric Nursery and as a Nurse's Aide at Mercy Hospital in Sea Isle City. She was a former member of Our Lady of the Angels Church of Cape May...
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William Adolph Kempin, Jr.

November 29, 1940 - February 10, 2013

KEMPIN, JR., WILLIAM ADOLPH, 72, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his home. Born in Philadelphia to the late William Adolph and Emma Mary (Buehler) Kempin, Sr., he moved here in 1996 from Philadelphia. He was a member and organist of Immanuel Baptist Church of Goshen. He was retired military from the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a DJ on the radio...
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Charles J. Hemphill, Sr.

June 13, 1931 - February 7, 2013

Hemphill, Sr., Charles J., 81, of Wildwood Crest, NJ, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. the son of the late Charles and Rose Hemphill, and was an area resident for twenty seven years. He was a member of St. Ann's Church. He was a retired welding salesman for the Pennsylvania Welding Supply; he taught welding at Burlington Co. VoTech and US Steel in...
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Jennie Margaret Malewicz

April 15, 1934 - February 7, 2013

MALEWICZ, JENNIE MARGARET, 78, of Rio Grande, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at North Cape Center. She was born in North Wildwood to the late Maurice and Jennie (Forte) Iacono and worked for Bell of New Jersey. Mrs. Malewicz is survived by her son Anthony Malewicz and his wife Valerie; and her brothers Eugene Iacono and Lou Iacono. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,...
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Florence E. Ulmer

February 6, 2013

Ulmer, Florence E. of Cape May Court House, NJ, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She was born in Virginia the daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie (Davis) Eaton. She was an area resident for eighteen years She was a former bookkeeper for the South Jersey Dental Labratories. Florence was a lover of social bridge and especially enjoyed playing pinochle at the Middle Township Senior...
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Elizabeth Mabel Mollenkopf

July 4, 1933 - February 6, 2013

MOLLENKOPF, ELIZABETH MABEL, 79, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia to the late Harry W. and Elizabeth M. (Miller) Back, she was a lifetime resident of this area. She enjoyed taking trips to her Florida home and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She loved the...
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Gertrude Molloy

November 15, 1914 - February 4, 2013

MOLLOY, GERTRUDE, 98, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Crest Haven Nursing Home. She is survived by her niece Joan DeCecco and her nephew Edmond Jusczak. Funeral services will be private.
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Janet R. King

September 14, 1920 - February 4, 2013

KING, JANET R., 92, of Stone Harbor, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John Franklin and Janet (Sutcliffe) Ralph and has summered here since 1923 before moving here permanently in 1979 from Denville, NJ. A graduate of Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital, she was a registered nurse at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. Mrs. King is...
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Ruth Marie Bulifant

March 12, 1926 - January 31, 2013

Bulifant, Ruth M. 86 - of Cape May Court House passed away on January 31, 2013. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of The Angels Church, 35 East Mechanic St., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Interment will be at Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 30 South 17th...
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Andra R. Young

March 14, 1976 - January 30, 2013

Young, Andra R., 36 – of Woodbine passed away on January 30, 2013. He is survived by his children: Andre, Tamiya, Itrell, and Isaiah; and his parents Joseph and Tina Jackson. Services are private.
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Velma May Carter

July 7, 1944 - January 27, 2013

CARTER, VELMA MAY, 68, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. She was born in Eldora to the late Balam and Mattie (Joseph) Turner and was a lifetime resident of this area. She was a member of the Living Manna Ministries in Vineland. Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband of 45 years, Arthur L. Carter, Sr.; her children, Nathan...
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Wesley Valleley, Jr.

February 6, 1936 - January 25, 2013

WESLEY VALLELEY, JR., 76, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Lindenwold to the late Wesley and Gertrude (Goebel) Valleley, Sr., he moved here 65 years ago from Camden. He was a former member of Goshen Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of the Sunday School, and active in the Youth Fellowship. He presently attended the Rio...
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Maryann Mabel Trevino

April 23, 1950 - January 25, 2013

TREVINO, MARYANN MABEL, 62, formerly of Woodbine, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Crest Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Pleasantville and was a lifetime resident of this area. She is survived by her children: Dawn Weiss, Theresa Garcia, Christina Hickman, Michael Flores, Allen Flores, and Ashley Trevino; her sister, Janet Faia; her brother, John Johnson; 17 grandchildren; four...
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John O. Conine

November 24, 1919 - January 23, 2013

Conine, John O. "Jack", 93 – of Stone Harbor passed away on January 23, 2013 at Emeritus at Cape May. Jack was born in Philadelphia and later resided in Glenside, PA. His education was in engineering. His career field was aeronautical and mechanical engineering. He retired as Engineer Mgr. and Chief Draftsman of Milton Roy Co. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He enjoyed 37 years of...
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Richard G. Ruhlmann

June 6, 1931 - January 22, 2013

Ruhlmann, Richard G., 81 - of Cape May Court House, NJ passed away on January 22, 2013. Interment will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Seaside Cemetery, 559 Route 9, Palermo, NJ 08223.
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Joseph "Ronnie" Mammele

June 21, 1944 - January 20, 2013

Mammele, Joseph "Ronnie", age 68, of Seaville, NJ., died on Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born in Sea Isle City, NJ the son of the late William J. and Louise E. Koenig Mammele and was a lifetime area resident. He was a retired construction worker for William Mammele Builders. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, swimming, diving, photography and was an excellent artist. He is survived by a brother,...
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Robert J. Smithgall

March 2, 1957 - January 20, 2013

SMITHGALL, ROBERT J., 55, of Cape May Court House, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 after a battle with leukemia. He was born on March 2, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA. After moving to South Jersey, he became an avid hunter and fisherman, serving as captain on two boats in the area. He was also a Karate instructor and a longtime mason contractor. He is survived by his loving wife,...
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Edward T. Smith

May 19, 1919 - January 20, 2013

Smith, Edward T., 93, of Cape May Court House, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Cape Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. Ed was an Army Veteran of World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was someone that gave more to others than to himself. He was always there for someone. Ed is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine; his son...
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Margaret Anne Drackett

August 14, 1914 - January 19, 2013

Margaret Anne Drackett, daughter of the late Rosa and Sam Griffin, was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on August 4, 1914. She was the only daughter and oldest of eleven children and the last one to pass on to glory. She moved from South Carolina to New York City at an early age to seek employment. While working there she met and remained married to Gersham George (Dudley) Drackett until...
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