Raymond Knispel, of Voorhees passed away on June 10 at the age of 73. He was the beloved son of the late Sophie and Raymond Knipsel.

Mr. Knispel was born and raised in Gloucester City and was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1951. He was employed at RCA for over 20 years, before becoming self employed. During the 1950\’s and the early 1960\’s Ray led the Rich Richmond Orchestra, and played many functions throughout the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. Mr. Knispel was a proud veteran of the US Air Force having served during the Korean War.

He was a member of Collingswood Cloud Lodge #101 F&AM and was a member of the Excelsior Consistory AASR.

Ray was survived by his former wife Sharon Brucks and dear friends Peggy Schlagle, Frank Crosson, Rich Cheeseman, George Bryden and Bill Riviello.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, NJ. Funeral services will be held 11:30am at the Funeral Home.

Interment to follow Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ. There will be no evening viewing. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations in Ray\’s name be made to the Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation P.O. Box 820 Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or the American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.  

CASTLE, SUSAN C.
On June 7, 2007, age 50, of Audubon, NJ.
Survived by 2 brothers, Joseph L. Castle of Glendora and James J. Castle of Haddon Heights, 1 sister, Patricia A. Weldon of Collings-wood and 10 nieces and nephews. Susan\’s family and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Monday Evening, 7:30 PM, at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End Ave., Haddon-field, NJ; where her family will receive friends following the service.

New Jersey –  At 11:54 a.m. on June 6, 2007 Gloucester County NJ Fire Radio was receiving calls for a dwelling fire at 892 Fries Mill Road in the Franklinville section, with reports of possible entrapment. Companies from Franklinville and Magaga were dispatched.

First Assistant Fire Chief Gary Bendy, of the Franklinville Fire Company was about a mile and a half away and noticed a heavy column of smoke in the sky. He requested Fire Radio to fill out the box, which is an automatic second alarm, due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area.

Responding on the second alarm was the Clayton Fire Company as a Fast Team along with a Tender from Janvier Fire Company. Chief Bendy was now arriving on location and reported that he had a one-story ranch type dwelling with heavy fire showing on division A, C, and D with extensions through the roof.

The owner of the dwelling was able to flee the dwelling and he reported that his five dogs were still trapped in the blazing dwelling. Chief Bendy now requested the third alarm bringing Tenders from Star Cross Fire Company, Forest Grove Fire Company, Cecil Fire Company, Willow Grove Fire Company and Monroeville Fire Company along with Station 22 from Salem County, and a Cascade System from Station 17, Paulsboro.

Franklinville\’s Engine 43-11 was now arriving on the scene as 11:57 a.m. They were instructed to lead off with a 2 1/2 inch hose line on the D side of the building, due to the exposures. An additional 1 3/4 inch line was also placed In Service.

Fire fighters were able to rescue two greyhound dogs but they died on the scene along with three other dogs that died in the building. Various Engines and Tenders were now arriving on location leading off with numerous hand lines.

The blaze was fought for over two hours before being placed under control. The dwelling was heavily damaged and will most likely be demolished.

The fire is under investigation by the Gloucester County Fire Marshal\’s Office according to Fire Marshal William Rieger.

Written and photos by Bob Bartosz Firefighter News

TRAINOR, MARGARET \’PEGGY\’
(nee Dean) on June 6, 2007 age 77 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Beloved wife of the late William F. Trainor.
Devoted mother of William \’Bud\’ (Terri) Trainor, JoAnne Procopio, Margaret \’Peggy\’ (Allen) Abrams, James (AnaMai) Trainor, and Joseph (Lisa) Trainor. Loving grandmother of Twelve and One great grandson.
Mrs. Trainor was a retired employee for the State NJ, she was a founding member of the Widow and Widowers of NJ, founding member of St. Francis de Sales, PTA in Barrington, proud Alumni of the John W. Hallahan High School. She was also a Lay Postulant of the Carmelite Nuns.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing Monday from 8:30am to 9:45am at Sacred Heart Church, Kings Hwy, Mt. Ephraim. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday 10am at the church. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. Family request in Peggy\’s honor, donations may be sent to \’John W. Hallahan, Catholic Girls H.S\’ Ofc. of Instit. Advancement, attn: Marge Kiefski, 311 N. 19th St., Phila. Pa, 19103. Arrangements by MAHAFFEY-MILANO FUNERAL HOME MT. EPHRAIM, NJ 856-931-1628Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be sent to www.milanofuneralhome.com