Born: July 01, 1961
Died: October 05, 2015

James A. Witte,
on October 5, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 54. Devoted husband of Barbara A. (nee Zdon). Cherished father of Jennifer Gray (Mike), Stephanie Malec (Scott), and Emily Romano (Anthony). Loving grandfather of Raymond, Michael, Stone, Jade, and Adriana. Beloved son of Barbara J. (nee Martin) and the late Joseph, Sr. Dear Brother of Joseph A. Jr. and John A. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and his faithful companions Rocky and Frankie.

James was the Past Commander of the Brooklawn American Legion SAL and a truck driver for Plant Service Corporation. He was a proud supporter of many veteran organizations and most proud of his dedicated contribution to the building of the 9/11 Memorial in Brooklawn NJ from start to finish.

There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Friday evening and 10 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the VA NJ Memorial Home, 524 NW Blvd, Vineland, NJ 08360.

via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com

TRENTON — Parents and teachers will get to see a full sample later this month of the controversial PARCC exams New Jersey students took earlier this year. The state will release copies of the test in each subject area and each grade on Oct. 23, state education officials announced Wednesday at the state board of education…

press release October 7, 2015

Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Air National Guard and tugboat crews searched more than 183,000 square nautical miles off the Bahamian coast in a joint effort to locate the El Faro crew.

\”I have come to a very difficult decision to suspend the search for the crew of the El Faro at sunset tonight. My deepest condolences go to the families, loved ones, and friends of the El Faro crew,\” said Rear Adm. Scott Buschman, commander, Coast Guard 7th District. \”U.S. Coast Guard, U.S Navy, U.S. Air Force, and the Tote Maritime tug crews searched day and night, sometimes in perilous conditions with the hope of finding survivors in this tragic loss\”

On October 6, 2015. Age 93. (nee McGuckin) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 48 years to Charles Speas. Loving mother of Francis Schooley, William Schooley, Barbara Lewis, Dorothy Duncan and James Schooley. Predeceased by her children, Carolyne Mahoney, Edward Schooley and Harry Schooley. Cherished grandmother of 25 and also many loving great grandchildren. 

 At her request, services will be private. 

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