NERO, Edith V. (nee Gallo) Aug. 6, 2009 of Brooklawn, NJ, formerly of Port Richmond, PA. Beloved wife of the late Dominic, loving and devoted mother of Betty (Tony) Cipolone, Anne Marie (George) Meissler and Joseph (Patricia) Nero. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, Heather, (Michael) Lacouture, Theresa, Anthony, Kristin, Kimberly, Dawn, and Michael (Becky) Meissler, Joseph, Vincent and Dominick; 5 great grandchildren, Gianna, Michael, Patrick, Sarah and Amanda. Dear sister of Dora Budano, Mary Zackowski, Josephine \”Dolly\” Marino, Ernest, Albert Gallo, Emma Ferriola, and Henry \”Rico\” Gallo and many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Tuesday 9-10:45 A.M. CASSIZZI FUNERAL HOME, 2913-17 E. Thompson St. (at Cambria), Phila., PA. and her 11 A.M. Funeral Mass, Mother of Divine Grace Church. Int. New St. Mary\’s Cem., Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers, her family prefers donations to Mother of Divine Grace Church, 2918 E. Thompson St., Phila., PA 19134.

Michael O. Harker

HARKER, Michael O. On August 8, 2009, of Turnersville, born and raised in Gloucester City. Age 56. Beloved husband of Margaret \”Mimi\” (nee Leavey). Loving father of Colleen and Christina. Devoted son of Jennie (nee Gaworek) and the late Orris. Dear brother of Patrick (Emily) and Kathi Bucci and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Mike was a proud member of Local 322 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for 35 years. He was a loyal Eagles fan and season ticket holder for 35 years. He loved spending time with his family, fishing at the Jersey Shore and watching the Phillies.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm and Wednesday morning from 8am to 9am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass Wednesday morning 10am at St. Mary\’s RC Church, Gloucester City. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike\’s memory to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Expressions of sympathy may be emailed to: [email protected]

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has conducted a number of research and data collection programs on New Jersey\’s recreational blue crab fishery since 2005 through dockside surveys and interviews. Such data had not been collected in the previous 30 years. 

To learn about the information and data gathered, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bluecrabupdate8-09.htm on the Division\’s website.

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By Gary Sheftick and Grafton Pritchartt
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2009 – One of the soldiers in the opening scene of \”GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra,\” wasn\’t able to see the film\’s debut last week.

The bottom portion of the promotional poster for \”GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra\” is featured in this illustration for the film. Soldiers provided advice and assistance to make the movie more realistic. Courtesy graphic

Age 70, of West Deptford, on Aug 9 th at home. Ray was born in Gloucester City, he graduated from Gloucester City High School and has resided in West Deptford for the past 30 years. Ray was a Corrections Officer for the Gloucester County Sheriffs\’s Dept. for 25 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of Florence Lodge #87 F&AM of Woodbury.

Visitation Thursday 7pm until service at 8:30pm at the DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 171 Delaware St. Woodbury, NJ. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers donations to Gloucester City Alumni Assoc. 716 Division St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Memories & condolences shared at daviswagner.com

On August 11, 2009. Age 85. Of Cherry Hill. In the loving and devoted care of his wife of 59 years, Yolanda C. (nee Cattaneo). Beloved father of Doreen B. and her husband Edward of Cherry Hill. Cherished grandfather of Christina and Andreea Bell both of Cherry Hill. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday Morning from 9:30 am to 11 am at Saint Thomas More R.C. Church: 1439 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill. Mass of Christian Burial 11 am in the church. Entombment with U.S. Army Military Honors in Locustwood Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. No Evening Viewing and No Viewing at the funeral home. Family strongly requests memorial donations to M.Y. Foundation: 1204 Winston Way, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or Moorestown VNA Hospice: 300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Please write in memo: Richard A. Burke. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Richard A. Burke. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

GROSSMICK, Barbara A. On August 5, 2009, (nee Hatton). Of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 70 years. She was the beloved wife of John L. Grossmick, Jr. and dear sister of Dorothy Fuhlbrick (Joe). She is also survived by her dear foster son Shane C. Walsh of Paulsboro and many loving nieces and nephews.

Barbara was a devoted member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Gloucester. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00pm and again Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Trinity United Methodist Church 8th and Division St., Gloucester City, NJ. Funeral services will be celebrated 11:00am at the Church. Interment to follow Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinaminson. In lieu of flowers the family has requested Memorial Donations in Barbara\’s name be made to Trinity United Methodist Church at the above address. Arrangements entrusted to the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. www.etheringtonfh.com