Funeral Services were held for Veronica Frances Clark, (Bakely), 95, of Williamstown, formerly of Gloucester City, who died January 29, 2009.

Mrs. Clark lived most of her life in Gloucester. She was employed by Campbell Soup in Camden and JC Penney in Audubon, but spent most of her life as a homemaker.

Wife of the late Charles H. Clark, Jr. Mother of Rev. Dr. Lawrence D. Clark (Jacqueline), Ronald Lois C. Musto (Eugene) and the late Linda D. Kinsky. Grandmother of Pamela C. Martin (Frank), Charles W. Clark, Lisa M. Shober (Mark), Stephanie M. Beck (Michael), Michelle Kinsky and Aaron Kinsky, step-grandmother of Laura, Holly and Bethan Carden. Great-grandmother of Erin Shober and Cooper Beck.

Interment was in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.

Bellmawr Fire and Rescue No. 1 had its annual Appreciation Dinner January 31, where Councilman and Public Safety Director John Bollinger swore in the following new officers:

2009 Fire Officers

Chief James Burleigh Sr., First Captain Robert Mortka, Second Captain Robert Burns, First Lieutenant Thomas Domeracki, Second Lieutenant Daniel Di Renzo and Engineer Michael Burhart.

2009 Executive Officers

President Paul C. Sandrock Jr., Vice President James Keller, Secretary C.J. Ruff, Treasurer Joseph Wadsworth, Assistant Tre-asurer Charles Hannum, Financial Secretary Joseph Huff, House Chairman John Burhart, Trustee Frank Delano, Trustee John Kennedy, Trustee Brian Monroe and Membership Representative John Cochran.

Funeral Services were held for Elmer B. Catling, Jr., 85, of Bellmawr, who died January 30, 2009.

Born in Camden and raised both there and Merchantville. He was a proud US Army Veteran and Navy Reserves and served during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #9563, Bellmawr. Prior to retirement in 1986 as general manager of circulation, Elmer was employed by Knight Ridder with the Philadelphia Inquirer for 30 years. He enjoyed the sounds of the Lennon Sisters and Lawrence Welk and liked to relax while watching professional wrestling.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Dorothy J.; devoted father of Gary S. Catling and the late Elmer J. \”Butch,\” Robert P. \”Bobby,\” and Joseph B. \”Joey;\” loving grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 17.

Funeral services were held for George E. Applebee, 84, of Mt. Ephraim, who passed away on February 3, 2009.

Beloved husband of the late Cora Jean (nee Davis). Devoted father of Neda McDonald and George A., Jr. Dear father-in-law of Tom McDonald. Loving grandfather of Thomas, Jr. and Timothy.

Mr. Applebee was an Army vet of WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 72, Brooklawn. Mr. Applebee retired from Fischer & Porter, Warminster, PA, after over 25 years of service.

Interment at Woodbury Memorial Park, Woodbury.

On February 17, 2009. Surrounded by her loving family. Age 89. Of Gloucester City. Formerly of Collingswood. Loving wife of 45 years to the late Thomas R. Gracie. Loving mother of Margaret (Earl) Stech of Gilbert, Arizona, Thomas R. (Margaret) Gracie, Jr. of Sewell and Janet R. (Steve) Lipski of Gloucester City. Loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Florence \”Dina\” Cox of Evansville, Indiana, Ida McConnell of Pittsburgh, PA and the late Ellen \”Nellie\” Dye of Norwich, England. Hilda was born and raised in England. She immigrated to Pittsburgh, PA in 1946 to join her husband. Hilda resided in Collingswood since 1959 and lived in Gloucester City since 2004.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Funeral service in the funeral home 8 pm. Cremation will be private. Memorial donations in Hilda’s memory to Lighthouse Hospice: 1040 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Please write Hilda Alice Gracie in the memo. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Hilda Alice Gracie. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142

February 2, 2009

A public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research and management, culture and recreational angling in New Jersey will be held on Saturday, February 28th at the Batsto Village Visitors Center located on Rt. 542 in Wharton State Forest, Burlington County. The forum will begin at 10 a.m.

The DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is conducting these meetings to improve communication with the angling public and to solicit public input in shaping freshwater fisheries programs in the future. The forums are a perfect opportunity for all freshwater anglers to learn about existing programs, and to share their views and recommendations. Topics cover all aspects of freshwater management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Come and be an integral part in the development of future regulations and management strategies affecting New Jersey’s freshwater resources.

Funeral services were held for Doris R. Gardner, 88 (nee Sigafoos), of FL, formerly of Bellmawr and Newfield, NJ, who passed away on January 30, 2009.

Born Sept. 7, 1920, daughter of the late Walter and Harriet (Courter) Sigafoos, sister of the late Walter Sigafoos and loving wife of the late Norman H. Gardner.

Doris was a graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia and a homemaker and Brownie Troop leader in Bucks County, PA.

She was a loving mother of nine children, two of which, Norman and Gaynor, preceded her in death. Surviving children are: Lynn Gaun (Tom) of Kintersville, PA, Norma Griffith (Robert) of Newville, PA, Carol of Apopka, FL, Calvin of Orlando, FL, John (Marie) of Sewell. Larry of Millville. Deborah Gardner (companion of Ralph Ferrick) of Mt. Ephraim; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, one brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

Interment at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson.

William \”Bill\” Mahoney

MAHONEY, William (Bill) On February 14, 2009 of Bellmawr, formerly of Camden. Age 86. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Besso). Devoted father of Elaine Kennedy (Harold), Kathleen Donlin (Brendon), Michele Slivak (Michael), and William Mahoney (Suzanne). Loving grandpop of Krista, Jonathan, Matthew, Leah, Caitlin, Michael, and Sadie. Brother Bill to Charmaine Wilson, Jeannette Born (Ray), Sister Elaine Mahoney, O.S.F., James Mahoney (Shirley), and the late June Langan, Michael, Joseph, Charles, and John Mahoney.

Bill served in the Pacific in World War II with his five brothers, and was a proud member of VFW Posts Bellmawr and Runnemede\’s award winning dart league. A lifelong member and former President of Ironworkers Local Union #401 (PA), Bill taught the apprentice Ironworkers class for many years. Life member of Bellmawr Fire Company #1 since 1958 with 51 years of active service. Charter member of the Rio Fishing Club and Hibernian Club. Bill was a prolific reader and loved gardening. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He attended their sporting events, plays and other activities. He was a wonderful man who loved life, God, his family and his country. He will be remembered for the joy he brought to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him – to know him was to love him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday evening and Friday morning from 9:15am to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Friday morning 11am Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Bill\’s memory to Wachovia Bank, Rt. 130, Brook-lawn, NJ 08030 for the Education Fund for his adored grandchildren. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected]