Obit-George C. VanGemert of Audubon

VAN GEMERT, GEORGE C.
On March 9, 2007, age 86 years, formerly of Audubon, NJ. He was the brother of Evelyn Duggins of Mt. Laurel, Charles and his wife Catherine of Voorhees, and the late Carl. He is also survived by two nieces and two nephews.
Mr. Van Gemert retired from Conrail and was a WW II US Marine Corps Veteran.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Saturday, 11:00 AM in the ALLOWAY FUNERAL HOME, 315 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Van Gemert\’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor\’s choice.

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New Jersey News Round-Up Wednesday, March 14

reprinted with permission of Blue Jersey

by: Hopeful

  • The New Jersey League of Municipalities says towns need more than just a 2% increase in state aid. Extraordinary aid, which many towns rely upon, has been cut.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer has a very interesting profile of Theodore Z. Davis, the new state-appointed chief administrator for Camden.
  • In Deptford, a petition is circulating for a referendum to end play-for-play at the local level.
  • A new report, timed to influence hearings on President Bush\’s proposed cuts to the State Children\’s Health Insurance Program, says that 255,000 New Jersey children lack health insurance. Most of them have working parents.
  • The Courier-Post interviews residents who are unhappy that Middletown\’s new website requires visitors to register, and give their e-mail and phone. Town officials note that theis way they can contact more residents, and new services are available including tax payments.
  • Morristown is applying for a federal program in which their local police officers have the power to check immigration status. It would be the first New Jersey town to take part.
  • Did you know that Route 130 is now Einstein\’s Alley. It may be the center of a new pharmaceutical industry, and features a new Biotechnology Center.
  • Former Atlantic City Council president (and Democrat) Craig Callaway was sentenced to 40 months in jail for corruption. If you don\’t remember the details, click on the link, because there\’s no way to summarize this case.
  • Democrat Peter Barnes appears to be on track to become state Parole Board chairman. The Middlesex County Democratic Organization is expected to endorse his son for his Assembly seat, and to chose him to fill it for the rest of the year.
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    Firefighters sponsor event to raise money to fight cancer

    In remembrance of a 23-year-old firefighter who died from a rare childhood cancer last year, the Collingswood Fire Department is sponsoring an event to raise money for cancer research on Sunday.

    The event is one of more than 300 events nationwide where residents are called to shave their heads to help raise money for St. Baldrick\’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that started in 2000.

    Volunteers are recruited to have their heads shaved in public in return for pledges of financial support.

    The event will beat the Collingswood Grand Ballroom at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and shaving starts at noon on March 18.

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    Obit-Anthony J. Patti of West Collingswood

    PATTI, ANTHONY J. III
    (Affectionately known as \’T\’) of West Collingswood, suddenly on March 12, 2007. Aged 21 years.
    \’T\’ was born in Camden and was raised in West Collingswood. He attended Haddon Township High School where he enjoyed playing soccer. \’T\’s\’ true passion was for cars-whether working on his Chevy Cobalt SS or at work at Valley Forge Automotive in Oaklyn- it was truly when he was the happiest.
    He is the beloved son of Anthony J., Jr. and his companion Suzanne; and the late Cindy Lee Patti (nee Sharp); loving brother of Christina Williams, Russell Williams and Jennifer Patti; devoted grandson of Lorraine Sharp (nee Scherer) and the late Alvin Sharp, Anthony J. Patti, Sr. and Lucy Patti; dear godson of Judith Logan and godson & nephew of the late Joseph Patti and loving uncle to Matthew.
    Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thurs. 6:30-9 PM and Fri. 9-9:45 AM in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. Funeral Services Fri. 10 AM in the Funeral Home. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
    Tributes and memories may be shared at: www.mcgfuneral.com
    McGuinness Funeral Home \’The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home\’®

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    Obit-Mitchell J. DeLauter, of Audubon

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    On March 12, 2007 of Audubon (formerly of Haddon Heights and Haddon Township).
    Loving father of Jennifer DeLauter (Daniel Gilosa) and Joshua DeLauter. Devoted son of the late Edwin and Eyleen DeLauter. Beloved brother of Brenda D. Hall of GA, Gregory DeLauter of PA and Stephanie Cunningham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
    Mitch was a football coach for the Haddon Twp. Tigers for 7 years.
    Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation Thursday eve 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Service 8:30pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 295 Route 70 West, Suite 2, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.

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