Los Angeles, Calif., Sep 24, 2012 / 05:38 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has called on Catholics to achieve a \”unity of life\” and let their faith form their political decisions as they prepare to vote this November.

\”We have important obligations as citizens. But we have to carry out those obligations always in light of our duty to God,\” the archbishop wrote in his Sept. 21 column for The Tidings.

Published on Sep 26, 2012 by RealFreedom1776

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On September 26, 2012. Age 85. (nee Burke) Of Gloucester City. Loving mother of Gene Hammel (Eleanor), Barry Hammel and the late Steve Hammel. Cherished grandmother of Monica (Freddy), Keith and Dean and great grandmother of Freddy and Cody. Loving sister of Harry Burke (Eleanor). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service will begin at 11 AM in the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Discovery Ministries, Inc., 106 Vesper Avenue, Westmont, NJ 08108 or to the Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation: The Cancer Research Fund: Lockbox #1352, P.O. Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. In the memo, please write: Dorothy Hammel. 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dorothy Hammel. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 

William J. Booth, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2012, four days after celebrating his 80th birthday. He was born in Gloucester City, NJ and graduated high school in 1952. He was a marine designer with New York Ship Building Corporation and then JJ Henry Co., Inc.

Bill was a devoted family man. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Anne C. (née Dubas) Booth, and his children, William J. III, David P., and Anne M. (Joseph) Domico all of Westville, NJ. He was a loving grandfather to Josiah, Sarah, Katherine, Alethea, and Aubrey Domico, and dear brother to Caroline Booth, Stanley Booth, and Dorothy DeSimone.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday eve 7-9 PM and Wednesday 10-11 AM. His funeral service will be11:00 AM at the Ellis-Stiefel Funeral Home, 301 Highland Ave., Westville, NJ. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Deborah Hospital 200 Trenton Rd., Browns Mill, NJ 08015. Share memories and condolences @ www.ellisstiefelfuneralhome.com.

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On September 5, 2012, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 83 years. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved parents William and Ethel Neild and her dear sisters and brother Edith Warren, Anna May Geiger and David Neild. She is survived by her loving niece and nephews Christine Shayka, William Geiger and David Warren and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Powell St., Gloucester City. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Inurnment to follow in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. www.etheringtonfh.com

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Frederick \”Fred\” Messerschmitt, Jr., age 53, from Sparta, TN died on Sept. 6, 2012 from congestive heart and multi organ failure after a long 9 year battle that began after a virus damaged his heart. Fred passed at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN with family by his side. Raised in Gloucester City NJ, he moved to Tennessee to continue his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite his health issues he reached his goal of 25 years of service on Aug. 11, 2012. His employment included the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard as well as the Watts Bar and Center Hill Dam and Power Plant in Tennessee. Fred loved animals and lived most of his life as a vegetarian. In Tennessee he purchased land and over the years cared for many abused or otherwise neglected animals including a lama, miniature horses and donkeys, and milk goats. He treated them as pets even leaving instruction in his will how they were to be looked after in the event of his passing. Fred had a love for history. He stayed rooted to his hometown of Gloucester City through his research of the city\’s railroad system. He enjoyed collecting trains, antique lanterns, and framed photos that showed the rail system from long ago. Other interests included photography, woodworking, computers, restoration of old firearms and sharp shooting. Fred to outsiders may have appeared to have a hard shell. However, he was a very gentle and sentimental person, devoted son, and loving big brother. He chose his friends wisely letting in those who were as true and loyal as he was. It is his family and those worthy friends who will cherish the memories of him and his life.

Fred is survived by his father, Frederick (Fritz) Messerschmitt of NJ as well his sister, Lorraine Winters and husband Ken; brother, Karl Messerschmitt and wife Teri; sister, Denise Kaczalek; nieces, Meghan, Felechia, Erin, Sabrina and Briana and nephew, Matthew. Preceded in death by his mother, Helen Messerschmitt nee Yourkonis; grandparents, Adolph and Dorothy Yourkonis.

Services were held at the Hunter Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, TN. He was laid to rest at Plainview Cemetery, in Cassville, TN. His body faces east towards his hometown and family, shadowed by the beautiful Tennessee mountains that he loved. His soul is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to any animal rescue organization of choice.

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On September 21, 2012, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City until his recent move to Mt. Ephraim, NJ, age 72 years.

Dear brother of Carrie Garton, Bella Reeves, Ella Schemelia, Rose Hoe and the late Charles Griffith, Jr., Henry H. Griffith and Charlotte P. Ritchie. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

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