OBITUARIES
Sister Mary Assisium McGlinn, R.S.M.
Express Times
November 4, 2009
OBITUARY
MCGLINN, SISTER MARY ASSISIUM
Sister Assisium, 88, died peacefully on November 2, 2009 at McAuley Hall Health
Care Center, Watchung, NJ. Born: Sister was born and raised in
Philadelphia, PA. Personal: She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1941.
She received a BS degree in elementary education from Georgian Court College and
a MA degree in Administration and Supervision from Villanova University and
began her teaching career. She taught in St John School in Collingswood,
St Paul School in Burlington, St Paul School in Princeton, Notre Dame High
School in Lawrenceville, Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville and Camden
Catholic High School in Cherry Hill. She also served as Principal in Sts.
Philip and James in Phillipsburg and also was Director of the Media Center at
Phillipsburg Catholic HS for 14 years. In 1991 she retired to Saint James
Convent in Red Bank and moved to McAuley Hall Health Care Center in 2004.
Survivors: She is survived by many Sisters of Mercy; her brother, Robert
McGlinn of Ridley Park PA; and several nieces and nephews and many grand-nieces
and nephews. Services: Visitation will take place at McAuley Hall Health
Care Center on Friday, November 6, 2009. Wake from 9 to 11 a.m. followed
by mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Burial in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South
Plainfield, NJ. Memorials: Memorial Contributions may be made to
Sisters of Mercy, Mid-Atlantic Community, Mount Saint Mary, 1645 Highway 22,
Watchung, NJ 07069. Arrangements by: Higgins Home for Funerals,
Watchung, NJ.
Published in The Express Times on November 4, 2009
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Helen Yeager (Mrs. Yeager was a member of the Camden Catholic support staff)
Courier Post
February 1, 2009
OBITUARY
YEAGER, HELEN B. (nee Bokailo)
On January 30, 2009; of Pennsauken, NJ; age 84 years. Beloved wife of the
late Maurice E. Jr. "Nick"; Devoted mother of Daniel, Janet Daly, Michael, Anne
Wald, Barbara Conforti and Thomas; Dear sister of Olga Bokailo; Loving
grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 2. Prior to her retirement,
Mrs. Yeager was employed at Camden Catholic High School for over 20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Wednesday
from 9 AM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 North
Browning Road, where Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM. Interment will
follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359
Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Info, condolences and guestbook
at www.carusocare.com
Published in the Courier Post on 2/1/2009.
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Joe Baratta
Courier Post
December 23, 2008
OBITUARY
BARATTA, JOSEPH A.
Suddenly, on December 20, 2008 of Pennsauken, NJ. Age 50 years.
Beloved husband of Candace J. (nee Ney). Devoted father of Elizabeth and David.
Loving son of Marie Baratta (nee Salamone) and the late Frank. Dear
brother of Joanne Sims (Craig), Anthony, Frances Ward (Jim), Michael (Sue),
Stephen (Mary) and Frank (Sue). Also survived by many loving nieces &
nephews, in-laws George and Jeanette Ney and sister-in-law Terri Ney. Mr.
Baratta was employed at A.C. Radio Supply Inc in Philadelphia for over 32 years,
where he served as President of the company for the last 23 years. He was
a member of St. Stephen's Church in Pennsauken and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was also very active in youth hockey and most recently the coach of the
George Washington University
ice hockey team. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and
Funeral on Friday from 6-9 PM at the FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD Pennsauken Funeral
Home, 6600 N. Browning Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Saturday at 11 AM at the Church of St. Stephen, 6300 Browning Rd in Pennsauken.
Interment Millcreek Memorial Cemetery in Newmanstown, PA. In lieu of
flowers, the family would like memorial donations to, GW Ice Hockey c/o
Aubre Jones, The George Washington University 2301 G Street, NW, Suite 217,
Washington, DC 20052. Info, condolences and guestbook at
www.carusocare.com
Published in the Courier Post on 12/23/2008.
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Williams Charles Winegardner (Coach Winegardner, soccer coach for the school years 1974/75 and 1975/76)
Courier Post
March 26, 2008
OBITUARY
WINEGARDNER, WILLIAM CHARLES
Passed away on Sunday, March 23rd.
The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 1:00pm on April 5th at McCANN-HEALEY
FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: (856-456-1142).
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on April 5th at the same location.
Family and friends are invited to gather after the service to celebrate Bill's
life.
Bill was born in Woodbury, NJ, on February 13th, 1940. He attended
Glassboro State College where he earned a B.A. in Education in 1964 and a
Masters Degree in Student Personnel Services in 1971.
Bill was a science teacher and Guidance Counselor in the Pennsauken School
district for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He was also a celebrated soccer
coach for Camden Catholic High School, Pennsauken High School and Paulsboro High
School.
Bill was predeceased by his loving parents William Winegardner and Helen Freas.
A devoted husband to his wife, Dianne, they were high school sweethearts and
have been together for fifty years. Also survived by his children, Krista
and William, his daughter-in-law Jennifer, cousin Janet (Bob) Fleeger, nieces
Susan, Alyne and Lori, nephew Robert and Soccer buddy Charles "Skip" Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Collingswood Manor Fellowship Fund:
460 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through our funeral home
website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of William Charles
Winegardner.
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Victor Anthony Yorio (formerly Fr. Vic Yorio)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
February 13, 2008
OBITUARY
YORIO, VICTOR ANTHONY
Yorio, Victor Anthony passed away peacefully in Lauderhill on February 7, 2008.
Born in College Point, New York to Victor Anthony Yorio Sr. and Virginia Theis
Yorio. A loving father to Genni, Victor, Billy, Vanessa and Michael;
devoted grandfather to Ashley, Victoria, Mikey, Isabella and Jazalynn.
Survived also by sisters, Virginia Yorio and Vivian Donatelli, nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews. As per Victor's request there will be no
calling hours and services
are private.
Published in the Sun-Sentinel on 2/13/2008.
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Eddie Henderson
Courier Post
November 28, 2007
OBITUARY
HENDERSON, EDDIE A.
Of Pennsauken, NJ, on November 21, 2007, age 51. He is survived by three
children, Elite Pierson, Barbara A. Pierson and Eddie Pierson, his parents,
Albert and Bobbie Jean Henderson, one brother Mark Henderson, two sisters, Flora
Robinson and Barbara Ann Henderson, five grandchildren, Deleisha, Deana, Lee
Ana, Latroyia, and China, a host of other relatives and friends. Services
Friday, 11a.m. at the Kaighns Avenue Baptist Church, 9th and Kaighns Ave.,
Camden, NJ, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Interment Harleigh
Cemetery, Camden, NJ. Arrangements by CARL MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Camden and
Lawnside.
Publication date: 11/28/07
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Evelyn B. Zannoni died on August 10, 2007. She was a secretary to the Camden Catholic Guidance Department, and President of the PTA for many years, organizing volunteers, fundraisers, and carnivals. Below is her obituary that was published in the Courier Post on August 15, 2007:
Evelyn B. Zannoni
Courier Post
August 15, 2007
OBITUARY
ZANNONI, EVELYN B.
(nee McCloskey) on August 10, 2007, Dad's birthday, of Brigantine, NJ.
Formerly of Magnolia, NJ. Age 83 years.
Beloved wife of 59 years of the late Valdo Zannoni (Deceased Feb.15,2007).
Devoted mother of Diane Zannoni (Ed McKenna) of Hartford, CT., Steven (Margaret)
Zannoni of Annapolis, MD., Joseph Zannoni of Hamilton, NJ., Kathy Zannoni (Gary)
Leatherman of Monrovia, MD., Dennis (Carolyn) Zannoni of Ewing, NJ, and Maureen
(Cris) Vaccaro of Berlin, NJ. Dear sister of the late Lillian Snyder.
Proud grandmother of Christopher and David Vaccaro, Colin and Ava Zannoni, and
Amanda and Brandon Leatherman.
Evelyn was born in Camden, graduating from Camden Catholic High School in 1942.
Evelyn worked briefly at RCA before knocking Valdo off a ladder, falling in
love, and having six children. Through her children, Evelyn blossomed.
With friends in Magnolia, the Magnolia Rams and the concession area formed.
She was president of the PTA at Camden Catholic for many years, organizing
volunteers, fundraisers, and the wonderful carnivals. All six of her
children, and two grandchildren, attended Camden Catholic. Evelyn was
devoted to her children and her very close friends. We are sad that she
leaves behind Tessie, Marie, Fran, Mary, Kathy and Audrey, whom she loved dearly
and spoke about daily. Her life would not have been as full, if not for
her friends. We thank you for the love and friendship you gave our mother.
Evelyn's mother, Nana, always had company and family in their home. Evelyn
not only grew up with her sister, Lillian, but with Don and Anna Mae. She
loved her Mom and Dad dearly, and valued and cherished their loving home.
A truly loving home is what Evelyn created for her children. She relished
the love of her family, and was truly giving to many people. She loved to
laugh. She loved music and dancing with Valdo especially at the Three
Baker's. Evelyn spent every summer with the children at their home in
Brigantine. Being on the beach every day, and filling the day with trips,
activities, and learning brought Evelyn joy. The yearly Fourth of July
parties, with many guests and games, were memorable. Evelyn also brought
musicals and music into the home. Cooking large quantities of food,
especially for her growing boys, was her favorite pastime. Her love of
sports and appreciation and joy of family has been valued and carried on through
the family. Evelyn and Valdo enjoyed and attended every Camden Catholic
football, basketball, and baseball game of their children. They continued
their support of family, and the happiness shared, by attending their
grandchildren's events from Camden Catholic soccer and baseball, to Haddon
Heights American Legion Nationals. As her children married, Evelyn was
brought great joy in knowing they were happy and loved. Evelyn recently
attended the wedding of her first grandchild, Christopher, and carries that
beautiful memory with her as she joins Valdo.
Evelyn enjoyed her trips to Europe, especially Ireland. For over fifty
years, she helped Valdo operate E-Z Silk Screening in Magnolia, NJ. Evelyn was
happiest when with her children and grandchildren at the many family gatherings.
She was loved and will be deeply missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday morning, August
16, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, at the COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. White Horse Pk,
Berlin, NJ Costantinofuneral home.com
Funeral Mass 11:00 AM St. Gregory's RC Church 340 Evesham Ave., Magnolia.
Interment Friday 11:30 am Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.
Evelyn's photos can be viewed, and condolences can be posted at
www.costantinofuneral home.com.
In lieu of flowers, since a limited quantity are permitted by the cemetery,
contributions in Evelyn's memory would be appreciated, to Camden Catholic High
School c/o the funeral home at the above address. Camden Catholic was her
love.
Publication date: 8/15/07
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Rudnick "Nick" Holmes
Courier Post
March 17, 2007
OBITUARY
HOLMES, RUDNICK (NICK)
Age 48, of Allentown, Pa. entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2007. He
is survived by his loving and devoted family, Mother, Mary Holmes, Camden, NJ,
children, Toya Williams, Lithonia, Ga., Jacqueline and Shawn Grossman of Camden,
NJ, and Brittany Holmes of Florida. Grand- children, Marquis Williams,
Eric Gaines Jr. and Jasir Epps. Siblings, Maurice and Brian Holmes,
Camden, Danielle-Lee Jefferson (Rick) Edison, NJ, Vaughan Manuel Holmes,
Florida, and Ericka Harrity Moore (Aaron), Voorhees, NJ, Fiance, Barbara Jones,
Pittsburgh, Pa. Aunts and Uncles, Nieces and Nephews, cousins and many
other relatives and
friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 751 Kaighn Ave., Camden, NJ, where
relatives and friends may view at 9:00 a.m. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery,
Camden, NJ.
Publication date: 3/17/07
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Sister Mary Edwin Barr died on February 10, 2005. She was a teacher and counselor at Camden Catholic. Until recently she had been living at the Sisters of Mercy elderly facility in Red Bank, New Jersey. She most recently had been living at the McAuley Hall Health Care Center in Watchung, New Jersey. She was stationed at Camden Catholic from 1947 to 1957 and again from 1969 to 1992. Below is her obituary that was published in the Courier Post on February 13, 2005:
EDWIN, SISTER MARY
Age 89. Died on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at McAuley Hall Health Care Center,
Watchung.
Sister Edwin (Catharine Barr) was born in Camden, NJ and entered the Sisters of
Mercy in 1933. She received a BA degree in English from Georgian Court College,
Lakewood, NJ and an MA degree in Education from Villanova University, PA.
Sister Edwin taught in Holy Spirit School in Atlantic City for 11 years and
Camden Catholic High School for 10 years. She also served as principal of Holy
Spirit High School for another 6 years and principal of Saint John School in
Paulsboro. For more than 20 years she was a Guidance Counselor at Camden
Catholic High School and remained at CCHS for two more years working in the
Development Office. Sister Edwin was known for her commitment to Catholic
education and her love and care for those she taught. She is remembered dearly
for her kindness and for believing in the unique ability of each person.
In 1992 Sister Edwin retired to Saint James Convent in Red Bank, NJ and remained
there until going to McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung in 2004.
She is survived by three nephews: James Barr, his wife Kathy and their family in
South Carolina; David Barr, his wife Susan and their family in South Carolina
and Steve Barr and his family in Florida.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 15th at McAuley Hall Health Care
Center, 1633 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ from 9:45 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Burial following mass will be in Holy
Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, Mount Saint Mary,
1645 Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. Arrangements are by the HIGGINS HOME FOR
FUNERALS, Watchung.
Publication date: 2/13/05
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Debra (Whelan) Horbachewski died on February 6, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Below is her obituary that was published in the Buffalo News (New York) on February 8, 2005:
Debra J. (Whelan) Horbachewski
February 6, 2005 of East Aurora, N.Y. Beloved wife of David M.; loving
mother of Ellen and Keith; dearest daughter of the late George and Mary Whelan;
dear sister of George (Mary Eileen) of Philadelphia, PA. and Wayne (Susan) of
Seaville, N.J.; also survived by sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces and
nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial at
Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, Thursday at 9:30
AM. Interment in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Hamburg.
Published in the Buffalo News from 2/8/2005 - 2/9/2005.
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Bernadette (Parente) Endlein died on May 22, 2003 after a courageous 14 year battle with breast cancer. She taught Spanish at Camden Catholic High School from 1975 to 1982. She was survived by her husband, Gary S. Endlein who was a student teacher in the Social Sciences Department during the 1975/1976 school year. The couple had married in June, 1979. She was also survived by her sons, Brian and Scott Endlein, her father Anthony Parente, and her brother Thomas Parente. She had been residing in Lansdale, Pennsylvania and formerly resided in Clementon, New Jersey.
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Sister Mary Norine, 94, died on October 24, 2002, was a former teacher in the English Department.
Sister Mary Norine, 94, was a teacher and principal
Star-Ledger, The (Newark, NJ)
October 24, 2002
OBITUARY
A Mass for Sister Mary Norine, 94, of Watchung will be at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel at McAuley Hall Health Care Center, 1633 Highway
22, Watchung. Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung.
Sister Norine, who died Tuesday in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, was born in
Gloucester City.
She entered the Sisters of Mercy and received a bachelor's degree in English in
1941 from Georgian Court College, Lakewood, and a master's degree in 1968 from
Villanova (Pa.) University.
Sister Norine taught at St. Mary Grammar School and High School, both in South
Amboy, as well as St. Mary High School, Perth Amboy, Holy Spirit High School,
Atlantic City, and Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill.
She also served as principal at St. Joseph School in North Plainfield.
After retiring in 1978 from teaching, Sister Norine was a volunteer at St.
Joseph School in Camden.
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Forrest Comfort died suddenly on June 18, 2002. Forrest left behind his parents Forrest W. Comfort, Sr. and Florencia Comfort (nee Flemming), wife Lynda and their four children Kyeesha, Summer, Kira, and Tawnne, and brother Willie . He enjoyed camping and fishing. He had been employed at Ancora State Hospital and was living in Williamstown when he died.
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Leo V. Rea died suddenly on October 10, 2001 at his home in Medford at the age of 72. He was a former Diocese of Camden priest and served primarily as an educator. Mr. Ray was principal of Camden Catholic High School from 1972 to 1976 and St. Joseph's High School in Camden from 1969 to 1972. Mr. Rea was ordained in 1956 and served the Diocese primarily as an educator. He later served as administrative principal of the Shamong Township School District from 1976 to 1983. He became superintendent of the school district until his retirement in 1992. Until his death, he taught Latin at Westfield Friends School in Cinnaminson. Mr. Rea was the husband of the late Pamela Sue (nee Reddy) who also taught at Camden Catholic High School.
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Sister Mary Michele Coughlin died on December 2, 2000, was a former teacher in the Business Department.
Sister Mary Coughlin, taught for 60 years
Star-Ledger, The (Newark, NJ)
December 4, 2000
OBITUARY
A Mass for Sister Mary Michele Coughlin, 86, of Watchung will be at 10 a.m.
tomorrow in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel at McAuley Hall Health Center in
Watchung. Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung.
Sister Mary Michele entered the Sisters of Mercy on February 12, 1933, making
her First Profession August 17, 1935 and her Last Profession August 3, 1938.
She taught from 1936 through 1996 at various schools, including Our Lady Star of
the Sea in Atlantic City, St. John School in Collingwood, St. Mary High School
in South Amboy, Cathedral High School in Trenton and Mount St. Mary Academy in
Watchung.
She was also secretary to the president at Mount St. Mary Academy in Watchung
and a library aide and teacher at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill.
She received a bachelor's degree from Georgian Court College, Lakewood, in 1947
and a master's degree in business education from Temple University,
Philadelphia, in 1955.
Born in Trenton, she lived in Atlantic City, Collingwood, South Amboy and
Trenton before moving to Watchung.
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Pamela Sue (Reddy) Rea died on September 24, 2000 at the age of 55. She was a Medford resident and former teacher at Camden Catholic High School. Ms. Reddy (Rea) was survived by her husband Leo (who has since died), two brother and four sisters.
Death Notice:
REA
On September 24, 2000 Pamela Sue (nee Reddy), age 55 yrs of Medford. Wife of Leo
V. Rea. Also survived by 2 brothers Michael & his wife Cindy of Mishawaka, IN,
Dennis & his wife Jacque of South Bend, IN, 4 sisters Mary Reddy of Kalamazoo,
MI, Anne Dolembo & her husband Robert of Michigan City, IN, Patricia Reddy &
Kathleen Reddy White & her husband Gary, all of Edwardsburg, MI. Relatives and
friends of the family may call Tuesday evening 7-9pm at the EVOY-BANASZ FUNERAL
HOME, 129 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Wednesday 10:30am at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson
Rd, Medford. Interment Calvary Cem, Cherry Hill. The family would appreciate
donations to St. Joseph's Carpenter Society, 27th & Federal Sts, Camden, NJ.
Publication date: 9/26/00
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Thomas Badaracco died suddenly on May 3, 2000. Tom left behind his mother Evelyn M. Badaracco, brothers James and Richard , and sister Carrie. He had been working and living in Sarasota, Florida when he died.
Courier Post
May 8, 2000
OBITUARY
BADARACCO
Suddenly on May 3, 2000 Thomas Peter of Sarasota, FL formerly of Cherry Hill.
Age 41. Beloved son of Evelyn M. Badaracco and the late James J. Badaracco
of Cherry Hill. Dear brother of James Badaracco Jr. of Cherry Hill,
Richard Badaracco of Arlington, VA and Carrie Rothamel of Mt. Laurel.
Visitation Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30 pm in the SCHETTER FUNERAL HOME, 304 W. Rt 70,
Cherry Hill, NJ. Funeral services 4:30 pm. Entombment private.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in his memory be made
to the American Red Cross, 312 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ.
Publication date: 5/08/00
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Joseph Martin
Courier Post
October 26, 1999
OBITUARY
MARTIN
October 23, 1999 Joseph J. Jr. of Westmont, age 42. Husband of Cindy (nee
Norcross). Dear son of Alma and the late Joseph J. Sr. Dear father
of Joseph J. III. Dear brother of Patricia Martin, Barbara DeFabrizio,
Frances Pellow, Mary Matson, Thomas and Michael. Loving uncle of many
nieces and nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to the
Visitation on Wednesday eve 7-9 PM. In St. Stephen's Church, 6300 Browning
Rd., Pennsauken. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10AM in the Church.
Interment Calvary Cem. Arrg by FALCO/CARUSO & LEONARD FUNERAL HOMES.
Publication date: 10/26/99
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Elizabeth "Sister Mary Edna" McLarney, 83, died April 15, 1999 at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center in Camden. She had been a resident of the Camden Catholic Convent and was active as Director of Activities until her death. She had been an educator for 64 years and served Camden Catholic for 34 years. She was raised in Audubon and graduated in the first class of St. Rose of Lima School in Haddon Heights. She graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1933 and from Georgian Court College in Lakewood in 1949. She received her master's degree in Spanish from Notre Dame University in 1958. Sister Mary Edna had taught at Phillipsburg Catholic High School in Warren County, Red Bank Catholic High School in Monmouth County, Cathedral High School in Trenton, Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City, and St. Mary School in Perth Amboy. In 1965 she returned to Camden Catholic as a Spanish teacher and subsequently chaired the foreign language department. After retiring from classroom teaching in the mid 70s, she became an Assistant to the Dean of Students. She had been in charge of both the annual school play book drive and the annual magazine sale drive. She had ran the National Honor Society annual induction ceremony of new members. In 1995 she was honored as the year's distinguished alumnus. She was survived by 6 sisters, 2 brothers and nephews and nieces.
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Heriberto Vasquez -March 11, 1958 - October 18, 1997
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Sister Winifred:
Sister Mary Thomas, teacher-librarian
Star-Ledger, The (Newark, NJ)
December 9, 1996
OBITUARY
A Mass for Sister Mary Winifred Thomas, 81, of Watchung, a member of the Sisters
of Mercy of New Jersey who taught and worked as librarian, will be offered at 11
a.m. tomorrow in the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, McAuley Hall Health Care
Center, Watchung. Arrangements are by the Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung.
Sister Thomas died Saturday in the McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung.
She served as a teacher at Red Bank Catholic High School from 1939 to 1944;
teacher-librarian at Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, 1944 to 1960 and
1963 to 1979; librarian at Mount St. Mary Academy, Watchung, 1960 to 1963;
resident hall coordinator, Georgian Court College, Lakewood, 1979 to 1984, and
prayer apostolate, McAuley Hall Health Care Center, from 1984 until her death.
Sister Thomas received a degree in library science from Georgian Court College
in 1952 and a master's in library science from Drexel University, Philadelphia,
in 1955.
Born in Phillipsburg, Sister Thomas entered the Sisters of Mercy on Aug. 27,
1939, made her first profession of vows Aug. 1, 1942 and her final profession
Aug. 1, 1945.
Surviving are a brother, James Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Marcella Roberts.
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Sister Mary Anthony died on November 8, 1995, was a teacher in the Science Department.
OBITUARIES (ATLANTIC COUNTY EDITION)
Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ)
November 22, 1995
Sister MARY ANTHONY LAMAINE, 88, of Watchung and formerly of
Atlantic City, died Wednesday, Nov. 8 at McAuley Hall Health Care Center in
Watchung.
She was a graduate of Atlantic City High School, Georgian Court College and
Villanova University.
Sister Mary Anthony entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1928 and was a teacher at
several Catholic schools in New Jersey. She retired in 1978.
Sister Mary Anthony was born in Philadelphia.
She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Lamaine of Absecon and Andrew Lamaine of
Hudson, Fla.; and two sisters, Dorothy Mullen of Brigantine and Marie Turner of
Norton, Mass.
Burial was in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield.
Donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, Mount St. Mary, 1645 Route 22W,
Watchung 07060-6587.
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Father Quentin Walsh died after a long illness on May 22, 1993. Fr. Walsh had last been the pastor of St. Catherine of Siena in Clayton, New Jersey.
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Sister Mary Agnes Keeley died on December 15, 1987, was a former teacher in the Foreign Language Department.
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Sister Joan Companick died in 1986, was a former teacher in both the Social Science and Foreign Language Departments. There are scholarships in her honor at both Holy Cross High School and Bishop Eustace High School. In addition, Holy Cross has an annual golf tournament in her name. I contacted Holy Cross for information on her death and its Development Director, Beth Coyle, was kind enough to send me the school's brochure on the Sister Joan Companick Scholarship Fund. The following information was copied directly from that brochure:
Sister Joan Companick was born and educated
in Trenton, New Jersey. A natural athlete, she played every sport open to girls
in the 1950’s while maintaining a high academic record at Cathedral High School,
Trenton.
In 1953 she entered the Sisters of Mercy in North Plainfield
and was assigned to teach in grammar schools in Collingswood and later Atlantic
City. She was sent to Phillipsburg Catholic High School in 1965 where she
returned to sports as a basketball coach. In 1968 Sister was assigned to Camden
Catholic High School. Sister turned to officiating basketball, hockey, softball
and lacrosse.
Sister Joan saw a need for organized sports programs for
students of grammar school age and in CYO groups. She worked tirelessly to
ensure that girls in all levels were given opportunities and recognition for
their successes.
In 1981 Sister Joan began a battle with cancer. Forced to
give up teaching for a year, she returned as Guidance Counselor at Holy Cross
High School in 1983. With characteristic enthusiasm and remarkable energy, she
quickly got involved in all aspects of the school, directly supporting,
encouraging and being a friend to all. Sister became Guidance Director in 1984.
Her death in 1986 cut short a life of dedicated service, but
she is remembered by all who were privileged to know her and know about her.
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Last Revision Date: November 9, 2009