Ellison G. \”Elly\” Urban age 75 years of West Deptford died Thursday December 13, 2007 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden. Mr. Urban was born and raised on the family farm in West Deptford and he was a Paulsboro High School graduate. After graduation, he lived in Clarksboro for many years before returning to West Deptford.

He retired with over 35 years of service as a stationary engineer with DuPont Repauno Works, Gibbstown. Mr. Urban played baseball for the Mt. Royal Inn and was an avid bowler. He liked to collect coins, antiques and antique cars. Mr. Urban frequented garage sales and flea markets searching for treasures. He enjoyed visiting and helping at his cousins farm and watching Paulsboro High School Sports. Mr. Urban could usually be found sitting outside Shop Rite meeting new friends and catching up with some old ones. He was a very giving father and could always be counted on to fix just about anything.

He is survived by his family, Deborah and Roy Damask of Mickleton, Brenda and Steven Caltabiano of Woolwich Township, Marc Urban and Gina Giovinazzi of Clarksboro and Kevin Urban and Jennifer Swanson of Mt. Royal; devoted grandfather of Justin, Nicole and Michelle Damask and Alexis, Sophia and Nicholas Caltabiano; his former wife, Lola Urban (nee Manchester) of Clarksboro; his brother, William Urban of West Deptford and his cousins, George and Mike Urban. Mr. Urban was predeceased by his parents, William and Anna Urban and his son, Brian Scott Urban.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday December 18, 2007 in the McBRIDE-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 228 West Broad Street, Paulsboro. Friends may call Tuesday morning in the funeral home after 9 a.m. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Ellison G. Urban Athletic Scholarship Fund at Paulsboro High School, c/o Brenda Caltabiano, 40 Garwin Rd., Woolwich Township, NJ 08085. Memories can be shared at

www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Published in the Gloucester County Times on 12/16/2007.

Father Paul P. Onufer, who served as pastor of three parishes before his retirement in 2003, died Dec. 5 at his home in Cape May Court House. He was 75.

Father Onufer was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from St. Vincent\’s Seminary and Villanova University, Villanova. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1959, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden by Bishop Justin J. McCarthy.

\”He was a Scripture scholar, very professional and an excellent teacher,\” said Frank Blee, director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Camden, who worked with Father Onufer at the Biblical Institute. \”The students really loved him and learned a lot from him. He was always a positive person, very outgoing, and he lifted the spirits of everybody around him. He was a true gentleman.\”

Father Onufer served as pastor at St. Jude Parish, Blackwood, 1975-84; St. Joseph, Swedesboro, 1984-92; and St. Mary, East Vineland, 1992-2003.

He was parochial vicar at St. Paul, Stone Harbor, 1959; Blessed Sacrament, Margate, 1971; and Christ the King, Haddonfield, 1971-73. He also worked for a time in education, serving on the faculty of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, in 1962, and Holy Spirit High School, Absecon, in 1963.

Father Onufer served as chaplain at Our Lady\’s Residence, Pleasantville in 1967. He was a member of the Priest Personnel Board, Committee for Continuing Education and Spiritual Development, the Common Policy Committee for Pastoral Marriage Prepation and the Presbyteral Council.

\”He was a devoted priest, a great teacher and a wonderful human being,\” said Carla Giovinazzi, bookkeeper at Queen of Angels Parish, Landisville. Giovinazzi got to know Father Onufer at a Bible study class. \”His love of God was so evident. He loved teaching the Scripture, and he was a friend to anyone.\”

Father Onufer was one of 10 children, and is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Colombo of Toms River and Polly and her husband Bill Nome of Lakewood, Wash. He is also survived by nieces Kathleen and husband John Vermitsky, Peggy and husband Ed Novak, Barbara Piontek and Joanne Hagstom, as well as nephews Paul and wife Maryanne Krug Jr., Matthew Krug, Stephen and Joan Piotek, James Swan and Joseph and wife Andrea Onufer. He is also survived by 17 great and great-great nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Galante was held at Saint Padre Pio Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Vineland on Monday, Dec. 10, followed by burial at St. Mary\’s Cemetery in Vineland.

Donations may be made to St Vincent de Paul Society of St Jude\’s Church, 400 South Blackwood Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012, or St. Padre Pio Parish, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08361-6810.

Source The Daily Record

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Most New Jersey deer hunting has ended, but new plans to cull deer have been approved in towns where hunting isn\’t allowed. The deer huggers keep losing, more proof that deer are no longer the sacred cows bears have become.

The case of the antihunter who spread human urine near a trap set for a bear in Vernon Township last fall and ran from conservation officers is scheduled for Vernon Court Tuesday afternoon. He was fined there last Aug. 30 for harassing hunters after being charged with disorderly conduct and making terroristic threats.

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George J. Flynn Jr., of Cape May Court House, N.J., formerly of Colonial Manor, West Deptford, N.J., died at home on December 14, 2007 age 72 years.

Mr. Flynn was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and retired in 1986 from the I.T.O. Company of Philadelphia, as a long shoreman. He was credit manager for the Bellevue Stratford Hotel and Strawbridge & Clothier store of Philadelphia. He was a bingo caller at the St. Anne¹s RC Church, Westville, N.J. George was a sportsman and an avid Flyers fan. He was an intelligent, kind gentleman; noble advisor; giver and advocate to all; master of sarcasm; always loved the ocean and beach and a father figure to many.

Survived by his wife Helen C. nee (McCusker) a son George, III of West Deptford; 5 daughters Linda Short of Concord, N.C.; Vicky Hogan of Woodbury; Karen DelVecchio of Deptford; Maureen Flynn of St. Augustine, Fla., and Helen Bouchard of Cape May Court House; a brother Ronald of Drexel Hill, Pa., and six grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday 10 a.m. at the St. Anne¹s RC Church, Route 130 and Highland Avenue, Westville, N.J.

Funeral Arrangements by the ELLIS-STIEFEL FUNERAL HOME, Westville, NJ.

The family request contributions be made in his memory to the Compassionate Care Hospice 600 Highland Dr., Suite 624, Westhampton, NJ 08060.
Published in the Gloucester County Times from 12/15/2007 – 12/16/2007.

Arlington, VA… Marymount (VA) University overcame a 19-point deficit in the first half and pulled out an 81-73 victory over The College of New Jersey women’s basketball team on Sunday.

The loss knocked the Lions to 6-3 on the season with two of those losses coming against the Saints, which remained undefeated at 7-0 on the season.

TCNJ held a 29-10 lead with 10:01 remaining in the opening half before the hosts went on a 28-10 run to close to within a point at 39-38 at the half.

Marymount took its first lead 1:35 into the new half at 42-41 and then built an eight-point lead at 57-49 at the 12:15 mark. The Lions roared back to take a four-point lead at 63-59 with 8:36 to play.

The Saints reclaimed the lead for good on a 3-pointer making it a 71-69 game.

TCNJ received a double-double from junior Hillary Klimowicz (Scotch Plains, NJ/Scotch Plains-Fanwood) as the center scored 19 points and added 10 rebounds.

Junior Lisa Koch (Oak Ridge, NJ/Jefferson Twp.) added 14 points and five assists for the Lions and sophomore Alex Gregorek (Mahwah, NJ/Academy of Holy Angels) chipped in with 12 points.

Anglers ………….. Source Stripersonline.com

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Shannon Michelle Johnson to Stephen Justin Stromenger, both of Manville, NJ.

Shannon is the daughter of Theresa and John (Tim) Johnson Sr. of Audubon, NJ. A graduate of Ryder Unversity, she is a History Teacher at Lawrence High School, Lawrenceville, NJ.

Stephen is the son of Annice and Dennis Stromenger of Old Bridge, NJ. Stephen is a graduate of DeVry University with a B.S. in Technical Management. He is an Electronic Engineer at Anadigics, Warren, NJ.

Shannon and Stephen are planning a New Year\’s Eve wedding on December 31, 2007.

CLAYTON: On Friday the Gloucester High School Boys basketball team opened the season on a low note when they lost at Clayton 58 -47.

Clayton out shot the Lions 19 to 9 from the foul line.

Clayton was led by Ray Sanders 28 points while the Lions Brandon Keenan 12 points and Brett Darrow 11 points led the Lion\’s.

The Lion\’s face Kingsway on Saturday, December 22 at 1 PM in the Lion\’s Den.

Related: GHS web site

Courier Post Staff