Joseph Kozuck, of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Burlington passed away Veterans Victory House, Waterboro, South Carolina on Friday at the age of 88. Joseph was a proud veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. He served with the 91st Constabulary Squadron as a section leader whose principle duty was policing the Russian-American border.
He was a machinist who retired from Arthur J. Evers Corp in Delran. Joseph and his late wife Ann where “part-time” Brigatine residents who also were members of the Good Cheer Club of Burlington County. Husband of the late Ann (nee:Garofola) he is survived by his son and daughter in law Donald J and Saundra K. Kozuck of South Carolina and his sister Katheryn VanArtsdale of Delran. A visitation for Joseph will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 8:30-9:30am in the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St, Burlington. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday in St. Paul’s RC Church, E. Union St., Burlington at 10am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Jacksonville Rd, Burlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Alzheimers’s Assoc, SJ Chapter, 3 Eves Dr, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053. Messages of sympathy may be emailed to his family from www.pagefuneralhome.com

Frank J. Caulfield of Barnegat, formerly of Burlington Township, passed away in Southern Ocean Co. Hospital Friday at the age of 80. Frank was born in Philadelphia and was a proud US Navy Veteran Seabee who served honorably from 1945-1955. He worked as an Engineer in the corporate office of Morton-Thiokol Corporation in Newton, PA from 1961 until his retirement in 1989. Frank was a former Burlington Township Councilman and Council President from 1966-1972. In 1974 he became the Mayor of Burlington Township and served on every board and commission in the Township of Burlington. Frank was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marilyn R. (nee:Denning) sons Mark F. and Eric J. Caulfield both of Melbourne, Fl, Daryl B. Caulfield of Westampton, his grandchildren Mark R. Caulfield of Melbourne, Fl, Adam J and Laura L. Caulfield both of Westampton and a sister Catherine A. Perry of Moorestown. The family invites friends and the community to his viewings and funeral mass. The viewings will be held in the Burlington Township Municipal Complex, 851 Old York Road, on Wednesday May 28th from 6-9pm and also Thursday from 8-9:15am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 10am in St. Paul’s RC Church, E. Union Street, Burlington. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Monument Cemetery, Edgewater Park, NJ. Messages of sympathy may be emailed to his family from www.pagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to either The Burlington Twp Recreation Dept, 1101 Lake Ave, or The Burlington Twp Volunteer Fire Department, 1001 Beverly Rd Burlington Twp, NJ 08016.

Mary E. Singer (nee:Murphy) of Burlington passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. Mary was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church of Burlington. She worked at the Beaunit Mills factory, Samuel Smith School cafeteria, where everyone enjoyed her cookies, and was also a hospital volunteer for many years. She loved her family, bingo, gardening and the Price is Right game show.
Wife of the late Hilton C. Singer, and sister of the late Alice Jordan, she is survived by her daughter and son in law Dolores (Lou) Arnao of Burlington, grandchildren Keith Arnao of Hainesport, Karen (Bradford) Anderson of Riverside and her great grandchildren Bradford and Rosemary Anderson of Riverside.
The family invites friends to her viewings and funeral to be held at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St, Burlington on Wednesday from 7-9pm and Thursday from 10-11am with her funeral service at 11am. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rt. 130S Burlington. Donations may be made in her memory to the Presbyterian Church of Burlington, 300 Mill Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016. Messages of sympathy and directions from www.pagefuneralhome.com.

Margaret J. Ward (nee Simpkins), of Burlington Township, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Center, Mt. Holly, at the age of 82. Mrs. Ward was born in Beverly and remained a lifelong area resident. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.
Mother of the late Mary Dauria and the late John G. Ward, she is survived by her husband, George S. Ward, Sr., her daughter, Kathy Reid, and her son and daughter in law, George S., Jr. and Denise Ward, all of Burlington, her grandchildren, Jessica Ward, Donna Marie Ward, Christine Hans, Jaime Schweyer and Robert J. Peterolff, and her great grandchildren, Mary Peterolff, Grace Hans and Ryan Hans, as well as her nephews and niece, Bruce Walton, John Ward and Denise Ward.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 28th at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, with burial following in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM.

Marilyn J. Rand, age 79 of Westampton, NJ died peacefully on May 19, 2008. She was born in Salem, MA and resided in Westampton for the past 44 years. During those years, she was very involved in the Westampton community. She served 18 years on the township committee and during this time she was on the planning and zoning boards. Thirteen of those years were spent as mayor for the township. She had made Westampton a thriving community for businesses and people to live. Another accomplishment of hers was being a founder and life time member of the Westampton Fire and Emergency Department in which she helped build and volunteered on the emergency squad. Also during her years living in the township, she was involved with the school board, PTA, American Legion and Girl Scouts. She was employed by WT Grants in the Bradford House for many years. Wife of the late Thomas W. Rand. She is survived by three sons; Gary Rand of Eastampton, NJ, Greg Rand of Philadelphia, PA, Glen Rand of Tampa, FL, three daughters; Patricia Raun of Oregon City, OR, Carol Holland of Palmyra, NJ and Cindy Cuerrier of Westampton, NJ. She is also survived by a sister, two brothers, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Those who wish to pay their respects to the family may do so between the hours of 11am and 1pm on Saturday June 7th at the Westampton Fire Department located on Woodlane Road in Westampton. Those wishing to make donations may do so in her memory to the following: Westampton Fire Department and Emergency Services, 780 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060 or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family through

Jean L. Page (nee Luckenbill), of Burlington City, died Monday, May 19, 2008 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice, Mt. Holly, at the age of 87. Mrs. Page was born in Reading, Pa. and as a girl, she lived in various towns in New Jersey where her father was a Methodist clergyman, including, Glassboro, Atlantic City, Trenton, and Mullica Hill where she was married. She was a graduate of Glassboro High School, Class of ’38. Jean loved to sing, and as a young woman she performed with theater groups and community groups both as an amateur and as a professional, and she also sang at many weddings. After her marriage, she moved to Burlington with her husband, Wayne, where he opened the Page Funeral Home. Jean was an integral part of the day to day operations of the funeral home, acting as receptionist, door greeter, and book keeper until retiring in 1986. She was also active in the Burlington community. She was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church and a church choir member for over fifty years. She was also a charter member and founder of the Burlington Women’s Club and a member of the Board of Directors of the Friendly Institution, which is a venerable charitable organization in Burlington. She was well known for her domestic skills, especially her cooking and baking and her sewing of clothing and costumes, and curtains and draperies. She was also an avid reader. She loved her beach home on Long Beach Island, dubbed “the Yellow Pages” because of its color, where she loved hosting her family and friends. She was occasionally known to close the evening at the Surf City Hotel by singing “God Bless America”. She and her late husband were also patrons and supporters of the Surf Light Theater, in Beach Haven.
Wife of the late Wayne H. Page, she is survived by her son and daughter in law, John W. and Dee Page, of Burlington, her daughter and son in law, Linda Page McCardell and Mike McCardell, of Vincentown, her grandchildren, Charles and Marjorie McCardell, also of Vincentown, her nephew, William Barry Luckenbill, of Doylestown, PA, and several other nieces and nephews, as well as her companion, “Roxy”, the dachshund, and her devoted caregiver, Millicent Antwi.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday in the Broad Street United Methodist, 36 East Broad St., Burlington, with burial following in St. Mary’s Churchyard, W. Broad St., Burlington. Friends may also call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, on Friday from 6 to 9 PM, and at the Broad Street Methodist Church, on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM.
Donations made in her memory to the Friendly Institution, PO Box 700, Burlington, 08016, would be appreciated by her family.
(condolences may also be e-mailed to her family at pagefuneralhome@comcast.net)

Maureen Ann Eggenberger, age 56, of Burlington, NJ., died May 19, 2008 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice in Mt. Holly.

Maureen was born in Hackensack, NJ to Alfred and Ethel Marie (nee Nenstiel) Eggenberger on March 17, 1952. She resided in the Burlington County area for the past 17 years. She will be missed by her close friends Ellen, Grace, Mary Lou, Susan, Wendy, Priscilla, Kathryn, Debra and Cindy as well as many other friends and caregivers.

Maureen attended the Occupational Training Center Adult Day Services program from 1991 until 2007 when she began attending The Arc of Burlington County Seniors Program.

Maureen loved dancing, singing, soap operas, Barbies and dolls. She was a great fan of Michael Jackson. She will be remembered for her wonderful spirit and for the laughter she brought to others.

Friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, May 27th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington where a viewing will be held from 10:00 until 11:00. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington.

Maj. Thomas E. Crawford, Sr., US Army, Ret., died peacefully at the home of his daughter in Burlington Twp., at the age of 91. Mr. Crawford was born in Burlington City and remained a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Wilbur Watts High School, Class of 1935. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1977, graduating Cum Laude from Rutgers University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a combat medic in the “Dixie Division” in the Pacific Theater. He was a bronze star recipient and received a presidential unit citation. He continued his service in the Army Reserves retiring after 20 years of service at the rank of Major. He was employed as a postal clerk in the Burlington Post Office until his retirement. He was a longstanding member of St. Paul’s R.C. Church in Burlington, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Burlington Council 589, also a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus, John Tatham Assembly. He was a member of the Scully-Bozarth Post 1817 VFW, American Legion, Post 79, both in Burlington, the Reserve Officers Association, the American Postal Workers Union, a member and past president of the Good Cheer Club and a member of the Burlington Elks. He also served on the Burlington County Transportation Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and the NJ Transit Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. He was an avid sportsman who especially loved fishing. He also loved to travel and visited locales on five different continents. Husband of the late Rowena G.( nee Griggs), Mr. Crawford is survived by his daughters and sons in law: Elizabeth and Edward Colona of Burlington, Mary and David Kerstetter of Burlington Twp. his sons and daughters in law: James F. and Debbie Crawford, of Burlington and Thomas E., Jr. and Bernadette Crawford of Bordentown, his grandchildren: Michael Colona, Dr. Katherine Colona-Morasch and her husband Michael, Sarah Colona, John Colona, Thomas E. Crawford, Daniel Kerstetter, Matthew Kerstetter, Amanda Kerstetter, Elizabeth Anne Crawford and Stephen Crawford, his great granddaughter Anna Elizabeth Morasch as well as several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am Wednesday in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Friends and relatives may call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Tuesday from 7-9pm and again on Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am. Burial will follow Mass in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 would be appreciated by his family.

Anthony Verrecchio of Lakeland Florida is at peace with the Lord. He joined his maker Friday May 2, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. “Andy”, a longtime resident of Burlington County was an auto mechanic with Barlow Chevrolet until his retirement. Born in Philadelphia November 8, 1929, Andy and his bride moved to Burlington County shortly after their marriage. He will be greatly missed for his unique dancing skills, his willingness to assist family and friends in their time of need, his fondness for the Wildwoods where he met his wife and mostly for his love of dogs.
He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Martha Verrecchio of Willingboro, NJ as well as infant grandsons Matthew and Mark Gavio. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Claire (nee Lawler) of Lakeland, FL, his daughter Joyce Gavio (Mike Tomlinson) of Burlington, NJ and his son Gary (Teresa) Verrecchio of Lakeland, FL. He will be missed by his two grandchildren, Michael (Shelly) Gavio of Mullica Hill, NJ and Jill (Brian) Stillwagon of Mt. Laurel, NJ and his five great grandchildren Michael, Brian, Lily, Jenna and Grace. Andy will be missed by his brother Vincent (Irene) Verrecchio of Villas, NJ. His faithful companion “Mr. B” will also especially miss Andy.
Friends and relatives may call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Thursday May 8th from 7-9pm and again on Friday from 8:30-9:15am. Mass of Christian Burial will held in Corpus Christi Church, Sunset Rd. Willingboro on Friday May 9th at 10:00am. Interment will follow mass in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rt. 130, Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Verrecchio’s name may be made to: Good Sheppard Hospice, 115 S. Missouri Ave., Suite 500, Lakeland, FL 33803 or to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, PO Box 6000, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060.

Jean E. Lukens (nee Mancini), of Burlington Township, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. surrounded by her family at Lourdes Hospital, Willingboro, at the age of 77. Mrs. Lukens was born in Burlington and remained a lifelong resident. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, in Burlington. She enjoyed taking that “ride” to her favorite casino, Harrah’s, in Atlantic City, to play the slot machines, trips to Long Beach Island, and cooking delicious meals for her family, especially during the holidays. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up to be the fine adults they are today.
Daughter of the late Martin and Leah Rodman Mancini, she is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward J. Lukens, her six daughters and her sons in law, Maryellen and Theresa, of Burlington, Jacqueline and Tom Smith, of Phillipsburg, Cindy and Leon Battaglia, of Burlington Township, Susan and Mike Coin, of Burlington Township, Joanne and Joe Hejda, of Hamilton Township, her fifteen grandchildren, Joe Eisele and wife, Colleen, of Burlington Township, Jamie Schools and husband, Wade, of Clayton, Jonathan and Lindsay Hejda, Carlee Eisele, Eddie, Leon, Bryan and Eric Battaglia, Jennifer, Stephanie and Shannon Smith, and Amy and Steven Coin, her two great grandchildren, Dominic Eisele and Andrew Schools and several nieces and nephews.
Sister of the late John Mancini and Kenneth Mancini, she is also survived by her two sisters in law, Louise Mancini and Edith Mancini.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, E. Union St., Burlington, with burial following in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Friends may also call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM and on Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory to St. Paul’s Church Renovation Fund, 223 E. Union St., Burlington, 08016, would be appreciated by her family.