press release July 6th, 2015

Baker Will Be Public Address Announcer Throughout Game

CAMDEN City, NJ—Philadelphia Phillies Public Address Announcer Dan Baker will appear at Campbell’s Field for the Riversharks Friday, August 14^th game at 7:05pm, where he will be the guest public address announcer throughout the game.
 

The Philadelphia Philles PA Announcer for the past 43 years will lend his vocals to the Riversharks for the entire game for the first time ever during this special event. Baker will lead the on-field pregame show, announce the starting lineups and first pitches, and then announce the game once it begins.

Pauline T. Bartsch

Born: March 20, 1921
Died: June 29, 2015

 

(nee Fritz) On June 29, 2015, of Collingswood, NJ. Age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Bartsch and the late S. Sgt. Albert T. Thompson (killed in action at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II). Dear mother of twin daughters, Karin B. (John H., M.D.) Read and Carolyn M. Bartsch and son, Albert T. (Mary Kay) Thompson. Loving grandmother of John VII, Ashley and Robert and great grandmother of Allison and Henry.

Mrs. Bartsch was instrumental in forming the National Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., where she served as Past President and in many other capacities. She fought hard to establish benefits for widows and children of deceased military. She was also an active member of the Collingswood Women\’s Club, Evening Division.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday Evening 7 to 9 PM and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM at Most Precious Blood Parish, Transfiguration RC Church, 445 White Horse Pike, W. Collingswood, NJ. Interment Garden of Honor, Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. www.fosterwarnefuneralhome.com

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Anna M. Buscio

Born: March 30, 1925
Died: July 05, 2015

 

Anna M. Buscio (nee McGuire), on July 5, 2015, of Blackwood formerly of Runnemede. Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Patricia Jombe (James), Catherine Darnell (Wayne), Frank (Charlotte), Mike (Laura), Thomas, and the late Joseph. Loving Grandmother of 13, Great Grandmother of 15, and Great Great Grandmother of 2. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Anna was a member of the Runnemede Seniors. www.gardnerfuneralhome.com

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