Flora R. Shemansky (nee Tempone)Flora R. Shemansky (nee Tempone) died Monday, March 8th at the Masonic Home of N.J., she was 79 years of age. Born in Philadelphia, PA., on October 10, 1930, she had been a former resident of Levittown, PA., and a resident of the Masonic Home for the past 5 years. Flora had been employed in the banking industry for many years and had been head teller for Fidelity Bank at their branch in Fairless Hills. In her spare time she enjoyed going shopping and taking trips to the casinos.
Flora is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph, also a resident of the Masonic Home, her children and their spouses; Gayle (Stan) Harmer of Bryn Mawr, PA.,
Paul (Cindy) Shemansky of Springfield Twp., NJ., and Dean (Donna) Shemansky of Robbinsville, NJ. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Craig, Rebecca and Adam and her sister, Joan Sommermann of Rio Grande, NJ.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 13th at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel of the Masonic Home, 902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the chapel. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation of NJ., or the Masonic Hospice Services, 902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington, NJ. 08016. The family would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all the employees of the Masonic Home for the love and care shown to Flora. Arrangements are under the direction of the Page Funeral Home, Burlington.

Angelo “Steve” Angelatos of Burlington passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday at the age of 79. Born Chefalonia, Greece, he has spent most of his life in Burlington. Sometimes called “Boss” or “The Greek”, Angelo worked as a chef at the Burlington Diner and also the Golden Dawn. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards, horse racing and cooking. He had a natural green thumb, wanting to be outside in his garden, taking great care of his flowers and his vegetable plants. Mostly, he loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita (Maccar) and their three daughters; Carmela (Karl) “John” Mersinger, Christina (Matthew, Jr.) Cipriano, Athena Angelatos and her fiancée, Jerry Sokolowski, his grandchildren Joseph (Melissa) Mersinger, Rochelle Mersinger, Philip Mersinger, Nicholas Sullivan, and Matthew J. Cipriano, III, his great-grandchildren, Evangeline Mersinger and Jonathan Mersinger, his sister Lucy (George) Mourelatos of NY and four additional sisters and a brother in Greece. The family invites friends to his viewings and funeral mass. Viewings will be held at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Thursday from 6-9pm and also Friday from 8:30-9:30am. Mass will be Friday at 10am in St. Paul’s RC Church with burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington. Family is accepting flowers and also welcomes donations to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Anthony William “Pit” Pitale, Sr. of Burlington, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Samaritan Inpatient Hospice Unit at Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly; he was 82 years of age. Born on February 11, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA., he was raised in Hammonton. He was a graduate of Hammonton High School, Class of 1945. He has been a resident of Burlington since 1953. In 1954 he received a certificate as a television technician and in 1959 he received a certificate from the Cleveland Institute of Radio Electronics. Anthony worked many jobs in the electronics field for which he received many certificates and awards. While employed with R.C.A. he worked on the gold antenna for the Apollo Moon Landing Vehicle. Anthony also served his country in the U.S. Air Force Reserve achieving the rank of MSGT. Anthony loved to dance and in his earlier years he liked to bowl. An avid gardener he was meticulous in the care and appearance of his property.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marianne Pitale (nee Comegno), his sons; Anthony W., Jr., and wife Nancy Pitale of Pitman, NJ., Thomas Pitale of Burlington, his daughter; Maria and her husband Albert Sampson of Edgewater Park, a brother Thomas of Hammonton. a grandson; Christian and great-granddaughter Rose. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, March 5th, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. Donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to: St. Paul’s School or Church, c/o 502 High St., Burlington, NJ. 08016, or, the Endeavor Emergency Squad, P.O. Box, 1311, Burlington, NJ. 08016, or, Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ. 08053.

Isabel Shirley WhitesideIsabel Shirley Whiteside (nee Sullivan) was born on March 4, 1926 and passed away on February 27, 2010 at the age of 83 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice at Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly. She was life long resident of Burlington and was an accomplished seamstress who owned and operated a dress manufacturing company in Burlington for many years.

Mrs. Whiteside was predeceased by her husband Thomas, her sister Dorothy Marshall and her grandson, Brett. She is survived by her daughter Janet Genosky Jordan and son in law Andrew Jordan, her sisters; Frances Moore, Ellen Jane Tete and her husband Oscar as well as grandson Terry Genosky and wife Holly. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Cody and T.J. Genosky along with many nieces and nephews including Darlene MacCrindle and Lorraine Moore.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington followed by services at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery Mausoleum, Burlington.

Barbara T. Steiner (nee Trout)
Barbara T. Steiner (nee Trout) of Edgewater Park, died Tuesday, February 23rd at her residence, she was 72 years of age. Born in Camden, NJ., on December 28, 1937 she was the daughter of the late John and Thelma Trout. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1955, Barbara continued her education and became a paralegal. She had been employed as such for over 20 years with the law offices of Hulse & Germano in Burlington. At the time of her death she was employed as a paralegal and office manager for the law offices of Kearns-Reale and Kearns in Willingboro for the past 11 years. Barbara had been a former member of the Burlington City Board of Education and had also taught paralegal courses at the B.C.I.T. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, loved spending time with her family and the time she would spend on L.B.I.
She is survived by her children; Debra Dapontes and her husband Jim of Burlington Township, Stephen Steiner and his partner Clyde Watts and dear friend Lou Frongillo of Methuen, Mass., two grandchildren: Tony and Tina Dapontes, a brother: Robert Trout of Florida, the entire Dapontes family, who were very supportive during her illness, and her beloved dog; Buddy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, February 26th, at 10:00 a.m. in Corpus Christi R.C. Church, Charleston and Sunset Roads, Willingboro. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and again Friday morning from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. The family requests that donations in Barbara’s memory be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. 08034, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to the family at: pagefuneralhome.com.

DOROTHY L. HESS, 94, died February 18, following a brief illness.
She had been a resident of the Masonic Home of New Jersey, Burlington, New Jersey since July of 2003.
She was born March 19, 1916 in Sunbury, Pa., the second daughter of Harry and Daisy Leister. She lived her early years on the family farm and where she met her husband, George A. Hess, who predeceased her in 2006. At the time of his death, they had been married for 71 years.
"Dot" as she was known by a lot of friends and associates, worked for several years as a seamstress for L'Aiglon in Northumberland, Pa.
She moved with her family to Hightstown, N.J. in 1952, and while there worked at the RCA Space Center cafeteria, and retired from there in 1980.
She became very active in the Eastern Star Chapter and served as Worthy Matron of the Apollo Lodge#41 in Hightstown during the mid-80's
She was an active parishioner of the First Presbyterian Church in Hightstown.
She and George spent their early retirement years doing some traveling, including a trip to Egypt to spend time with their grandson, Kurt, who worked in Africa with the Peace Corps.
Dorothy will always be remembered as one of the most caring, giving of individuals and just about the "sweetest person" known. She will be missed by many.
She is survived by only son Robert, and his wife Penny of Middletown, De.; granddaughter Tracy of Isle of Palms, S.C.; and grandson Kurt and his wife Nicole and their children Ethan and Jenna, of Merritt Island, Fl
A memorial service will be held, Friday, March 5th at 10:00am at the Masonic home Chapel, 902 Jacksonville, Road, Burlington. Interment will follow at Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville, N.J.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 60, 575 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08601.

Mary Rado (nee Czpiel), of Burlington died Tuesday February 16, 2010 at her daughter’s residence in Burlington Twp. at the age of 96. Mrs. Rado was born in Burlington and remained a lifelong resident. In her earlier years, she worked as a housekeeper and nanny for a family in Philadelphia. After her marriage she became a homemaker who took care of her family. She was a member of the All Saints Church Altar Rosary Society. She loved gardening and was an avid fan of the Phillies, but she will be most remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Wife of the late John Rado, she was also predeceased by her son Edward and her grandson Kevin. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Patricia and Anthony Placente, her daughter in law Ruth Rado, her grandchildren Michael, Linda, Laura, Greg and Wendy. She is also survived by her nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am Friday in All Saints R.C. Church, High St., Burlington. Friends and relatives may call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington Friday from 8:30-9:30am. Burial will follow Mass in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Endeavor Emergency Squad, PO Box 1311, Burlington, NJ 08016 or to the Moorestown Visiting Nurses, 300 Harper Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057 would be appreciated by her family

Jeanne Rush of Burlington City, NJ died Tuesday February 16, 2010 at the age of 81. Mrs. Rush was born in Montreal, Canada and was a longtime Burlington, NJ resident & neighborhood store owner. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree from Thomas Edison College, she was employed by the State of New Jersey as a labor specialist until retiring in 1996. She was active in politics, both as a member of the republican club and as an election board worker. She enjoyed traveling, reading, crossword puzzles and shopping as well as being a member of the “McDonald’s coffee club”. Mrs. Rush is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Lester, and her daughters Dianne Walker, Jeanne Rush and Carol Travis and son-in-law Paul Travis, her grandchildren Tanya, Paul, Dan and Liana. She is also survived by her sisters Rita, Noella and Suzanne as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home Saturday from 1-2pm. Interment will be private and held at the family’s convenience. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, South Jersey Chapter 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 would be appreciated by her family

George A. Hoxie, formerly of Collingswood, passed away in Virtua Hospital, Mt. Holly on Saturday at the age of 83. He was born in Kingston, RI and served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II. He then worked for the US Army as an expeditor and retired after 33 years. He enjoyed stamp and coin collecting. He is survived by his wife Mary Thersa ( nee:Beatty) and their children; George A. Hoxie, Jr., Thersa Mary Daniels, Catherine Hoxie, Susan M. and son in law Brian Barber, and six grandchildren. The family invites friends to his viewing and funeral service in the Masonic Home of NJ Chapel, 902 Jacksonville Road at Oxmead Rd in Burlington Township, NJ 08016, 609-239-3900, on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am with his funeral service at 10:30. Burial will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to the Masonic Charity Foundation at the above address.

Mariano E. Rancani of Burlington, died Saturday, February 13th at his residence in Burlington, he was 86 years of age. Born in Trenton on September 23, 1923, he was the son of the late Marsilio & Mary Grace Rancani. Mariano served his country in the United States Army during World War II serving in the European Theater of Operation before being honorably discharged in 1946. He retired in the mid 1980’s after 20 years of service as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Medford. Earlier in his working career he owned and operated along with his brother in law, Albert Costello, two catering trucks known as “Meals on Wheels”. After retiring from the Post Office he worked part time for the National Auto Dealer’s Exchange in Bordentown. A parishioner of St. Paul’s R.C. Church in Burlington, he was also a member of the Trenton Elks Lodge as well as a member of Roman Hall in Trenton. In his earlier years he enjoyed bowling and playing the organ. A sports fan, Mariano enjoyed watching his “Phillies” and Eagles play. He also enjoyed taking the bus trips with his wife to the casinos in Atlantic City.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Helen (nee Costello) Rancani, his children and their spouses: Ron and Susan Rancani of Edgewater Park, Rick Rancani also of Edgewater Park, and Robyn and Michael DiSanto of Burlington Township. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Ryan and his wife Beth,& Laura Rancani, Nicholas, Alexa and Michael Rancani and Victoria and Michael DiSanto as well as his great-granddaughter; Riley Rancani and a sister: Phyllis “Dolly” Amadio of Trenton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. Those wishing may make donations in Mariano’s memory to the American Cancer Society, NJ. Division, Inc., 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. 08034.

Donna L. Petrizzo (nee:Stiltz) of Burlington passed away at home on Monday at the age of 59. She worked for J.C. Ehrlich and enjoyed camping. She loved her family and was affectionately called “Gammi” by her grandkids. Predeceased by her father Harry Stiltz and her great-grandson Chase, she is survived by her mother Beatrice her husband of 12 years Anthony, daughter Jenifer, son Christopher and his wife Sherri, her grandchildren Stephanie, Patrick, Richard, Jr., Joshua, great-grandchildren Jordan and Peyton, a sister Dawn and brother Dean. A viewing will be held at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Friday from 7-9pm. Cremation will be private.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Eastern Division, 1851 Old Cuthbert Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

William Berges died Saturday Feb. 6th in Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, PA at the age of 83. Mr. Berges was born in Philadelphia but was a lifelong Burlington resident. Bill graduated from Burlington High at age 17 and entered the United States Navy Seabees, stationed in the Pacific. After World War II he came home to Burlington to help run the family business “Ange’s Lunchenette” later to be the sole owner for another 31 years. He worked 18 hours a day 7 days a week and loved every minute of it. After closing it in 1977 he went to work as a guard and weigh master at U.S. Pipe for 22 years. Bill was a huge sports enthusiast! He also loved to argue about politics, was an avid reader, loved to cook, garden and feed the birds. He loved to spend time with his grandsons and they adored his company. Bill was a very active member of the Captain James MacFarland Post #79. He served as a commander and later the historian for 15 years. Bill was an exempt fireman with the Niagara Hose Co. Many times he would leave his store with an apron on to drive the fire truck to be the first to the fire. Bill was born to one of the first Greek Immigrants to Burlington, Angeles and Chrysanthe Berges. He was preceded in death by his wife Estelle. He is survived by his daughters Angela Berges of Atco, NJ and Christina Seiler and husband Joseph and three grandsons, William Berges Seiler, Michael Joseph Seiler and Thomas Joseph Seiler, all of Burlington. He is also survived by his sister Antoinette “Nina” Sarris and husband Louis Sarris, also of Burlington. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister Helen Patsaros. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and many friends, especially his devoted friend, Jack Ferry. A Greek Orthodox Trisaghion service will be held 10:30am Friday at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9pm and on Friday from 9-10:30am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capt. James MacFarland Post #79 American Legion, 540 High St., Burlington, NJ 08016 for the girls and boys state scholarship program.

As quietly as the snow fell on Feb. 6, 2010, Angeline Arronenzi slipped away to be reunited with her husband Mario Arronenzi. Angeline was 85 years young. Angie left a multitude of families. She leaves her friends at Clairbridge Assisted Living, where she spent 2 happy years. Defying Alzheimer’s, she always maintained her gift of helping others and being aware of everyone’s needs and likes. Angie’s main job at Clairbridge was being spoiled by everyone. She was very hard to resist with her pleasant nature, shiny halo of silver hair and her beautiful bright smile. Angeline resided in Burlington with her husband of 60 years, Mario Arronenzi, deceased in Feb 2, 2008.
She leaves behind her daughter Filomena Arronenzi, grandson William Arronenzi 37, and granddaughter Angela Caruso 39. William Kniss, 21, great-grandson, was a continuing source of pride for Angeline. Her great-granddaughters, Nina Arronenzi, 9, and Ana Arronenzi, 7, were her burst of sunshine and happiness. Their genuine, constant, unselfish support through their “Naunie’s” illness was a mirror of Angeline’s goodness. The light that these girls brought into the nursing facilities was quite awesome to behold. Angeline grew up in Beverly in a very poor environment from Italian decent. Her parents Domenic and Rosario Giordano started a chain of strong work ethics, good morals, and walking in faith and joy. Angeline along with her brother Joseph Giordano (Edgewater Park) would work on the farms before going to elementary school and then return to work after the school day was over. Hard work was no stranger to the Giordano family. She is also survived by Pep’s wife Margaret Santucci Giordano. Marge and Angie were more than in-laws, they were sisters. At a ripe age of 15, Angeline went to work for the dress mills, another test of strength and work ethics. During her marriage she continued in the dress factories in sewing, ironing, and anything else that work bring in money for the family. She worked for a number of years in the Burlington City School District cafeterias. She procured a job with Strawbridge & Clothier in the security department, making her confidence soar. Imagine the pride of a woman from the farms working in a security job at a major department store? Angeline worked for Wal-Mart also to fill up a few hours each day during her retirement years. Angeline fell in love with Mario at the sight of that man in his US Army Air Corp. uniform. From that point on, it was a love story. She waited for him to come home from his missions in Europe and the Pacific; they were married, and never parted until his passing. Angeline passed 2 years to the day that her beloved husband was buried. She is survived by her most special sister-in-law Alba Coccia, and many nieces and nephews. She will always be their unique “N age”. She is also survived by her nephew “son” Vincent Esposito. Angeline was always part of the pro-active group of seniors in Burlington and Beverly. She headed the Burlington Farnerville section of the Cancer Society forever. Charitable, happy, and sweet, Angeline could be found driving around in her 1972 Gold Plymouth Scamp bringing girls to meetings, pinochle, bingo, and the casino. She was always responsible for the “meatballs”. Angeline won numerous awards for her baking and cooking recipes. She will be remembered for many things, her most remarkable accomplishment was beating that Alzheimer’s. She never forgot her friends, her family or her God. She passed away to Mario after a 5 month stay at the Masonic Home. Her forever devoted daughter, Filomena was once again blessed to be surrounded by the sprit during her passage from this world.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday in the First Baptist Church of Burlington, Stacy Street at East Broad Street. Friends may visit with her family from 10:30am until service time at the church. Burial will be private and held at her family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of SJ, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 would be appreciated by her family.

John Michael Schuck, Jr., of Edgewater Park, died after a long illness on Friday, February 5, 2010, at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, at the age of 75. Mr. Schuck was born in Beverly and remained a lifelong resident. He was a founding member of the Beverly Athletic Club and he enjoyed playing golf and league bowling most of his life. He had worked for PSE&G Company at the Mercer Generating Station for over forty years.
John is survived by his wife, Rosalie (nee Beffert), his children, Jennifer Kliment and her husband Randy, John M. Schuck, III and his wife, Michelle, and Brian Schuck and his wife Jennifer, as well as his grandchildren, Kylie, Jaime, and Kinsey Kliment, Taylor, Ariel, and Troy Schuck, and Sarah and Rebecca Schuck, all of Edgewater Park, and his sister, Mary Smith and her husband, Jack, of Browns Mills, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, with burial following in Monument Cemetery, Beverly. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M. and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations made in John’s memory to the Beverly Emergency Squad, 703 Melbourne Ave., Beverly, NJ 08010, would be appreciated by his family.

Paul D. Lanza of Burlington passed away at home on Thurday, Februay 4, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old. He was born in Bristol, PA and served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Paul’s Parish. He was a partner in A. Lanza and Son’s Bakery for fifty years. He was also the owner of the Coffee Break in Bristol. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and also raised and trained beagles. He has won several ribbons in Beagle Field Trial Competitions. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Lucy (Coccia) a son Dr. Paul and his wife Betty, a daughter Michele all of Moorestown, grandson Paul W. Lanza, granddaughters Lisa Stockton, Angela, Maria and Julia Lanza. He leaves behind two dear sisters Alice DiBonaventura and Angeline Lanza of California, a brother Richard and his wife Betty, sister in law Rosanna Lanza of Bristol, and brother and sister in law Anthony and Pauline Polito of Burlington, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased in death by his parents Alesio and Catherine Lanza, brother Joseph and sisters Catherine, Mary and Anna.
There will be viewings at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Sunday from 7-9pm and also Monday 8:30-9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Paul’s RC Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Burial will follow mass in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

James E. Leffler formerly of Burlington passed away in Moorestown on Saturday at the age of 84. He was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md. He served his country honorably in US Army during World War II. He was a self-employed businessman who was a founding father of the American Legion in Emmitsburg. He also belonged to the V.F.W, American Legion and Knights of Columbus all in Willingboro, NJ. An avid Phillies and Eagles fan he will be most remembered for his love of all types of music and his love for his family.
Husband of 56 years to the late Helene (nee:Manley) he is survived by their children; Joanne (Ed) Uva, Dorothy (Fred) Dare, Patti (Ed) Eckert, Jr., grandchildren Lauren (Michael) McGarrigle, Diane (Joe) Schwantes, Dan (Lisa) Schoen, Jr., Adrienne (Jim) Ragan, Ed (Katie) Eckert, III, Jim (Mary) Eckert, Allison (Ryan) Murphy, great-grandchildren Michael, Jr., & Colin McGarrigle, Ryan, Evan, Aidan Schwantes, Patrick & Emily Ragan, Jake Eckert, a brother Lt. Col. John J. Leffler, a sister Dorothy (Ed) McCarron as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Corpus Christi R.C. Church, Charleston Rd, Willingboro on Thursday. Visitation will be from 9:30-11am, mass will begin at 11am with burial to follow in NJ Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. Due to flower restrictions at the cemetery donations may be made in his memory to the Army Emergency Relief Fund @ www.aerhq.org

Clarabel M. Brown (nee:Marter) of Burlington Twp., NJ passed away in Virtua Hospital, Mt. Holly on Friday at the age of 85. She graduated from Wilbur Watts Burlington High School. She was an self-employed artist who belonged to Edgewater Park Elks, and O.E.S Chapter #133. She enjoyed fireworks and picture puzzles. She will be most remembered for being the “Youngest 85 Year Old” you will meet who, loved Bruce Springsteen and going to his concerts.
Wife of 50 years to the late Morton Brown, she is survived by their children Allison J.(Keith) Munch, Tracey B. (Michael) Katz, Dr. Valerie I. Brown, grandchildren Karen S. (Joe) Carino, Spencer R. Katz, a brother Caleb R. Marter, Jr. and many nieces and nephews. Viewings for Clarabel will be held at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Tuesday from 7-9:30pm and Wednesday from 10-11am. A funeral service will begin at 11am, burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Oasis Animal Sanctuary, Inc, PO Box #3, Williamstown, NJ 08094-0003 or Ronald McDonald Camp for Kids with Cancer, C/O Ronald McDonald House 3925 Chestnut St., Phila, PA 19104.

Anna M. DeFleece (nee: Mohler) of Burlington passed away on Friday in Burlington Woods Center at the age of 89. She was a lifelong Burlington resident who enjoyed embroidery. She is survived by her children Helen (John) Fernholz, Rose (Ronald) Rodzon, Trudy DeFleece, Richard DeFleece, Maryann (Richard) Fusco, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Thursday from 10-11am. A funeral service will begin at 11am. Cremation will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Marion T. Balsamo (nee Petty), of Burlington, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at her daughter’s residence, in Blackwood, at the age of 81. Mrs. Balsamo was born in Burlington and remained a lifelong resident. In her earlier years, she had worked as a switchboard operator and she had also operated several ladies’ wear shops. She was a loving and devoted mother of five who are Cynthia (Walter) Craig, Kim (Michael) McCrossen, Glen and Gary Balsamo, and Beth (William) Buck, grandmother of Jason, Ashley, and Alexandra Craig, Leigha Balsamo, Blaise Buck, and Tara Torres, and great grandmother of Savannah Craig. She was also the sister of the late Joseph Petty.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Her family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 AM until time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory to Vitas Hospice, 521 Fellowship Road, Suite 110, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 08054, would be appreciated by her family.
Arrangements by Page Funeral Home, Burlington.

William J. Martin, Sr., died Wednesday, January 27th, at the Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, he was 87 years of age. Bill was born in the family home on Bordentown Road in Burlington on August 10, 1922 and has remained a lifetime Burlington resident. A graduate of Burlington City High School, Class of 1940, he had been employed for 35 years as a block operator for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central, Conrail and Amtrak Railroads before retiring in 1984 from his final assignment at Grundy Tower in Bristol, PA. A United States Army veteran, he served his country honorably during World War II. In his spare time Bill enjoyed walking, riding his bike and playing golf. Son of the late John, Sr., and Helen (Haines) Martin, he was also predeceased by his wife of 59 years Elizabeth (Toth) Martin, his siblings: John Martin Jr., Joseph Martin and Helen Tornell. He is survived by his children and their spouses: William, Jr., (Donna) Martin of Wildwood Crest, Gary Martin and Thomas Martin both of Burlington and David (Kitty) Martin of Delanco as well as his former daughter in law; Jennifer Martin.
Bill is also survived by his three granddaughters: Krystin Martin of Burlington and Rachel & Samantha Martin both of Delanco.
Funeral services and burial in Laurel Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ. 08053. Arrangements are under the direction of the Page Funeral Home, Burlington.

Benjamin L. Shimshack, Jr., of Burlington Township passed away at his residence on Thursday at the age of 53. Ben was a lifelong Burlington Township resident who worked for 25 years at Joseph Titione and Sons and most recently for Dyno-Tech. He raised and showed pigeons and enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was a lifetime member and Past President of Philadelphia-SJ Chapter of National Pigeons Association. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. Predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Marie (nee:Wallace) his is survived by his siblings Marie S. Greenbarg (Fred), Ernest Edward Shimshack (Karen), Jean Edeline (Wayne), Maryann Sharp, Barbara Shimshack, as well as many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Wednesday from 10-11am. A funeral service will begin at 11am with burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington.

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, Patricia Lee (Bramble) Weisman left us to join her beloved mother, Jeanne, in God’s loving arms.
Patti was born in Burlington City and was a 1973 graduate of Burlington City High School. She has lived in Cherry Hill for the past 22 years with her devoted husband, Keith and loving son, Quinn, who is a junior at Carneige Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.
In addition to her husband and son, Patti is survived by her father, Richard W. Bramble, her two brother’s, Richard E. Bramble of Marlton and Robert and his wife Kim Bramble of Edgewater Park as well as her nieces: Jenna, Dana and Melanie and her nephews: John and William. Patti is also survived by her father in law: Irvin Weisman, her sister in law: Marilyn Josse and her brother in law Robert Weisman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service, Friday afternoon, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union Street, Burlington. Visitation will be held Friday from 1:00- 2:00 at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Patti’s memory be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Southern NJ Chapter, 216 Haddon Ave., Suite 328, Westmont, NJ. 08108.

George J. Lewis of Burlington Township passed away suddenly on Monday at the age of 66. He was born in Trenton and worked for the State of New Jersey as a Project Manager in the Office of Technology. He retired in 2008 after 28 years of service. He was a former Burlington Township Recreation Sports Coach. He coached basketball, baseball, and softball where his 1980 girls’ softball team was State Champions. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and sitting on his porch enjoying the neighborhood. He was a proud Grandfather who loved spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Barbara (Arenz), and their children Kelly (John) Metz, Scott (Kathy) Lewis, grandchildren Sydney & Paige Metz, Ryen Lewis, a sister Mary (Carl) Elston, mother in law Ella Arenz, sister in law Ann Arenz as well as nieces nephews and friends. Viewings for George will be held at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Thursday from 6-8pm and also Friday from 8:30-9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday in St. Paul’s RC Church E. Union St at 10am with burial to follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. Donations may be made in his memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ, 1034 Salem Rd, Union, NJ 07083-7058.

Nancy Louise Haggerty, 76, went to join God and other family members on January 10, 2010. Friends and relatives can pay their respects at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington on Friday January 15, 2010 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Interment will be at 1:30pm in the Chapel of the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to LifePath Hospice of Tampa, 11150 North 53rd St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617 would be greatly appreciated.

Iris M. Hancock (nee Shinn), of Burlington Township, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice, Mt. Holly, at the age of 77. Mrs. Hancock was born in Willingboro and was an area resident all of her life. She had worked in her earlier years as a secretary for Haines Farm Supply, later Haines auto dealership, in Cinnaminson. She was an accomplished amateur artist. Iris was also active as a cub scout den mother and she was a member of the Beverly-Maqueda Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She had also been a volunteer at Virtua-Memorial Hospital for over 32 years.
She is survived by her husband OF 58 years, William N. Hancock, her children, Gary W., of New York City, Jeffrey H.and wife Angela, of Blackwood, and Karen L., of Mt. Laurel, her grandchildren, Jared and Julia Hancock, her sister, Dot Bergren, and her sister in law and brother n law, Ethel and Irv Leibowitz.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am on Friday in the Chapel of the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Arneytown. Friends may also call at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, on Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Because of cemetery restrictions, in lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053, would be appreciated by her family.

Carmella M. “Cammi” Mohr-Littleford, of Burlington City, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice, in Mt. Holly, at the age of 63. Cammi was born in Burlington and she remained a lifelong resident. She was a former Burlington City Councilwoman who was especially proud of her successful efforts to help the development of the Burlington City Police K-9 Unit with the purchase of “Rocky”, the police dog, and with her efforts to help the Burlington City Fire Department obtain the ladder truck for the Young America Ladder Company. She was also a member of the Burlington Township Democrat Club. She had worked as a secretary for the City of Trenton Board of Education.
Daughter of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth V. Hayner and mother of the late Victoria Lynn Mohr, Cammi is survived by her husband, Raymond E., Sr., her daughter, Helen A. Ebeling and husband Kenneth, her son, Andrew F. Mohr, Jr. her grandchildren, Aubry Lynn Mohr and Jordan Alexander Mohr, her brother, George C. Jackamonis and wife Charlene, of Burlington, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, Jan. 9th, at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, where friends may also call on Friday, Jan. 8th from 7 to 9 PM and on Saturday, Jan. 9th from 9to 10:30 AM. Burial will be on the following Saturday, Jan. 16th in Odd Fellows Cemetery at 10 AM . . In lieu of flowers, donations made in Cammi’s memory to the Fox Chase Cancer Center at Virtua-Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison Ave. Mt. Holly, 08060, would be appreciated by her family.

Helen M. Neal (nee:Strzempa) formerly of Burlington passed away in Virtua Nursing Center, Lumberton on Thursday at the age of 78. A lifelong Burlington resident she worked in the billing department of US Pipe Foundry for 36 years. She was a parishioner of All Saints RC Church and a member of their Altar Rosary Society. Wife of the late Alfred T. Neal ,she is survived by her children and their spouses; Susan McGrady, David (Dawn) Neal, Kathleen (Samuel) Green, her grandchildren Amanda and Kenneth McGrady, Rhiannon, Dawson, and Stas Neal, Rachel, Lauren , and Joshua Green, and a sister Mary Mullen. She was predeceased by her siblings Joseph and Frank Strzempa, Stella Piechowski, and Bertha Rodzon. Viewings will be held at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St. Burlington on Monday from 7-9pm and Tuesday from 8:30-9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in All Saints RC Church, 502 High St., Burlington on Tuesday at 10am with burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Marie Aitkens of Medford, formerly of Vineland died Thursday, January 7, 2010; she was 89 years of age. She was the daughter of the late John and Mabel Walmsley and sister to Wilbur, Almon, and Franklin Walmsley. In her spare time she enjoyed watching soap operas and interacting with people. Funeral services for Marie will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 2:00 pm at the Page Funeral Home 302 E. Union St., Burlington. A viewing will be held Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Burlington. E-mail condolences may be sent through www.pagefuneralhome.com.

Donna L. Bond, (nee Walter) of Burlington, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the St. Francis Compassionate Care Center, in Trenton, at the age of 62. Mrs. Bond was born in Frackville, PA and was a Burlington resident for many years. she had worked as a baby sitter and also as a housekeeper for the Masonic Home, in Burlington Township. Grandmother of the late Ana Clair Wright, she is survived by her husband, Fred, her daughter and son in law, Tracey and David Wright, her step-grandson Tyler Wright, all of Burlington, her mother, Lois V. Walter, her sisters, Patricia Walter (Fred) and Hazel Walter (Anthony), her niece and nephew, Danyelle and Peter Ekelburg, and her great niece, Madelyn Carey, as well as other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Monday at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ. with burial following in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Monday from 12 noon to 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory to the March of Dimes, 1030 North Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, 08034, would be appreciated by her family.

Lilly (Fandetta) Suzcs of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 5th at her home, she was 89 years of age. Born in Burlington and a lifetime area resident, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rachel Fandetta. Lilly had been employed at one time for the John A. Roebling Co., as well as a seamstress for the Burlington Dress Factory. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, doing craft work and enjoyed going on the bus trips with the Burlington Senior Citizens Club.
Sister of the late Dominick, Joseph and Eleanor Fandetta, she is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, John Suzcs, a brother Richard Fandetta of Medford, and a sister, Lucy Rencewicz of Burlington as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, January 11th, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s R.C. Church, E. Union St., Burlington. Entombment will follow in Laurel Hill Mausoleum, Jacksonville Rd., Burlington. Visiting hours will be Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and again Monday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. The family requests that donations in Lilly’s memory be made to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ. 08053.

Ruth V. Willitts (nee Everham) of Burlington, died suddenly Saturday, January 2nd, at Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro, she was 50 years of age. Born in Riverside, NJ., on January 8, 1959, she has been a Burlington resident for many years. Ruth had been employed as an office manager for the Florence Housing Authority. She had been a 13 year member of the Burlington City Board of Education, a member of the Parent Teacher’s Assoc., and past president of the BCHS Band Booster Club. A devoted family person, Ruth was very active in numerous school activities. In her spare time she enjoyed doing needlepoint, dining out at different restaurants and the time she spent “down the shore” at L.B.I. Daughter of the late Charles and Matilda Everham, she is survived by her children and their spouses: George and Stefani Willitts of Burlington and Erica and Wayne Marshall, with whom she was living, also of Burlington and her granddaughter, Hannah Marshall as well as many dear friends whom she considered family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union St., Burlington. Clergy from the Parish of St. Katharine Drexel will officiate. Visiting hours will be from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In keeping with her devotion to children and school, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of: Ruth V. Willitts to the Burlington City High School Scholarship Fund, 100 Blue Devil Way, Burlington, NJ. 08016.