Obituaries

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Betty Ann Leaver

Betty Ann Leaver

Jun 17, 2011

Betty Ann Leaver, 80, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at The Sterling House of Florence. Born in Trenton, she had lived in Bordentown all of her life until moving to Florence 3 ½ years ago. She had worked as a supervisor for the State of NJ, Division of Motor Vehicles for 35 years. Betty Ann was a lifelong...

George Sjaastad Jr.

George Sjaastad Jr.

Jun 15, 2011

George Sjaastad, Jr., 62, of Lakewood, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation Center in Lakewood.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, NJ.

Joseph Dina

Joseph Dina

Jun 7, 2011

Joseph Dina, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, in Langhorne, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had lived in Westampton, NJ for the last 10 years. Joseph worked in Sales for several environmental waste companies including Laidlaw Environmental. He was an Air Force Veteran, traveled extensively, enjoyed golf, wine and the Phillies. He...

Rita Brady

Rita Brady

Jun 7, 2011

Rita Brady, 77, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at her home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she resided in the Allentown, New Jersey area for many years. Daughter of the late Paul and Marguerite Secondo, she was predeceased by her sister Pauline Keifer. Rita is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Brady; three...

Lavern Janes

Lavern Janes

Jun 6, 2011

Lavern Janes, 85 of Monroe Twp. passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Wynwood at Forsgate.  Born in Sayreville, she resided there for most of her life.  Lavern worked in the Admitting office of St. Peter's Hospital for many years.

Lavern is survived by her husband of 65 years, Milton Janes; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and...

Michael O. Bedson

Michael O. Bedson

Jun 3, 2011

Michael O. Bedson, 57, of Cream Ridge, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at Compassionate Care Hospice, Trenton.  Born in Uniontown, PA, he moved to Cream Ridge in 1986.  Michael worked in the Sales and Marketing Department of K. Hovnanian Company for over 20 years.

Michael is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia Bedson; two...

Fay I. Wilk

Fay I. Wilk

Jun 2, 2011

Fay I. Wilk, 87, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Bradenton.  Born in Oshkosh, WI, she was a resident of Allentown for many years.

Fay is survived by her husband of 65 years, Theodore J. Wilk; a daughter, Kathleen Crawford of West Virginia; a son, Gary Wilk of Overland Park, KS; seven grandchildren...

Doris Pienkowski

Doris Pienkowski

May 31, 2011

Doris ""Betty"" Pienkowski, 83, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at St. Francis Compassionate Care in Trenton.  Born in Allentown, she was a long time resident of the area.  A member of the Church of the Assumption, Betty enjoyed spending time at the Jensen's Community Center and loved being with her family.

Wife of the...

Leroy C. Benck Sr.

Leroy C. Benck Sr.

May 26, 2011

Leroy C. Benck, Sr., 90, of Cream Ridge, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton.  Born in Trenton, he was a resident of the Cream Ridge area for many years.  A WWII Marine Corp Veteran, Leroy worked in paint sales for many years, most recently working for Kucker Haney in Trenton.  A member...

Alice M. Nowicki

Alice M. Nowicki

May 22, 2011

Alice M. Nowicki of Columbus, 84, passed May 22, at her home. Mass: 10:30 am Thursday, St. Mary's Church, 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown.  Memorial  Contributions  to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Arrangements Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown

Gladys A. Higgins

Gladys A. Higgins

May 22, 2011

Gladys A. Higgins, 85, of Burlington passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, at the Masonic Home in Burlington, NJ. Born in Union City, Gladys lived in Cranford for 30 years where she was active in Eastern Star, the Colony Club and was a hospital volunteer, before retiring to Manahawkin. She was an avid bridge player, reader,...

Joseph Farkas

Joseph Farkas

May 22, 2011

Joseph Farkas, 85, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Capital Health System, Mercer Campus, in Trenton. Born in Upper Freehold Township, he had lived in Bordentown Township for the last 45 years.  He retired after 20 years with the Northern Burlington Regional School District. Joseph was proud of his Hungarian Heritage, enjoyed fishing and taking care of his...

Martha B. Digiorgio

Martha B. Digiorgio

May 19, 2011

Martha B. DiGiorgio, 85, of Annville, PA, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.  Born in Perrineville, NJ she was a Clarksburg area resident for many years. Martha worked for Acme Markets, Freehold Hospital and also cared for children in her home.  A member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Allentown, she...

Michael Brian Estelle

Michael Brian Estelle

May 17, 2011

Michael Brian Estelle, 47, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at home with his family by his side.  Born in Princeton, he resided in Robbinsville prior to moving to Hamilton Township 13 years ago. A US Navy veteran, Michael worked as an electrician for Gary Kubiak & Son Electric in Allentown and Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick....

Norma W. Tindall

Norma W. Tindall

May 11, 2011

Norma W. Tindall, 82, of Toms River, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Kimble Medical Center in Lakewood.  Born in Hamilton, Norma was a resident of Allentown and Robbinsville for many years before moving to Toms River.  A graduate of Hamilton West High School, Norma was a member of the Ocean County Baptist Church and a former member...

Dorothea M. Case

Dorothea M. Case

May 11, 2011

Dorothea M. Case, 82, of Imlaystown, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.  Born in Trenton, she was a longtime Imlaystown resident and a member of St. John's Church in Allentown.

Predeceased by her daughter, Debra Case; she is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Case and her son Rich Case....

Irene S. Hancock

Irene S. Hancock

May 9, 2011

Irene S. Hancock, 91, of Yardville, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at her home.  Born and raised in Yardville, she resided on the same property for her entire life. A 1937 graduate of Hamilton High School, Irene worked for Yardville Supply and was also an office clerk for the Hamilton Township School District.  She was a longtime member...

Samuel J. Shuren

Samuel J. Shuren

May 8, 2011

Samuel J. Shuren, 85, of Whiting, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Whiting Healthcare Center.  Born in Hightstown, he was a resident of Penns Neck, NJ for 40 years before moving to Whiting in 1996.  A WWII Navy veteran, Samuel retired from Suburban Propane in 1991, after 33 years of service.  He was very active and enjoyed horseshoe...

William A. Fitzpatrick

William A. Fitzpatrick

May 4, 2011

William A. Fitzpatrick, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington, in Mt. Holly. Born in Trenton, he had lived in Bordentown prior to moving to Whiting 15 years ago. William was a WW II Air Force Veteran and a member of the caterpillar club.  He was a graduate of the American International College...

Augustus L. Henkel

Augustus L. Henkel

Apr 22, 2011

Augustus L. Henkel, 81, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Virtua Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Camden, he had lived in Houston, TX before moving to the Masonic Home of New Jersey seven years ago. He was an Army Korean War Veteran, had worked as security for Heritage Bank in Camden and was a member of Williamstown...

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