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Elizabeth Mosley-Lamb ~1928-2003
22 May 2003

Elizabeth Mosley-Lamb age 75 of Pennsauken died May 16, 2003. She is survived by her children Howard C. Mosley, Marcia E. Snype, Carol E. Taylor, Diane Glena, Ethel Norton, Bishop Sherman R. Mosley, Gary V. Mosley, James C. Mosley, Annette Saunders and Melvin Lamb, Jr. 26 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 nieces Rayonne Robinson, Karen Crawford, Marcia Graves and Rosyln Abdullah, 3 nephews Raymond, Rayburn and Edward V. Robinson and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday 11am at Antioch Baptist Church, 690 Ferry Ave., Camden. Viewing 9-11 am at the church. Interment Harleigh Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to the MAY FUNERAL HOMES Camden and Pennsauken. Expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.Mayfuneralhomes.com

 

Anthony M. Lawson 1965-1986

Obituary: Anthony M. Lawson, affectionately known as "Gump," was born December 7, 1965 and died June 30, 1986 after a long battle with Acute Leukemia.

He attended Lee Learning Lab, Calvary Lutheran Church School, The Parkway Day School and Ranch Hope for Boys. He received his certificate in Building Maintenance from the Wanamaker Industrial School in June of 1985 while in the hospital getting treatment for his illness. He was thrilled and proud of this accomplishment.

He enjoyed sentimental music and modern jazz. Gump's mechanical mind led to his zest for building and operating electrical and gas powered cars, his favorite hobby. Other interests were swimming and raising tropical fish.

It was Gump's decision to discontinue further treatment for his illness and to place his life in God's hands. His strong faith in God prepared him for his homecoming. While having conversation his mother on the Wednesday before his death, he told her of his long talk with God in reference to his high white-blood count and his willingness to accept God's decision.

He is survived by: a loving mother, Anna V. Lawson; devoted grandparents, Lottie and Robert A. Gross, Sr.; half sisters and brothers, aunts, uncles, many cousins, and a host of friends and neighbors.

 

Agnes Wright LeCompte 1912-2001


Agnes Wright LeCompte, 88, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001 at Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge, MD. She was born Nov. 1, 1912 in Williamsburg, the daughter of the late Norman F. Wright and Cora E. Henry Wright.

On Aug. 11, 1949 she married William A. LeCompte. He died on Jan. 25, 1980. Mrs. LeCompte had worked for about 10 years at Devos' Jewelers in Cambridge. She had been a member of Zion United Methodist Church since Oct. 14, 1956 and was also a member of the Crescent Class. Mrs. LeCompte had been a leader of the Brownie Troops, past member of the Elks Lodge and Cambridge Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and canasta card games.

She is survived by a grandson, Eric Gardner and his wife, Kasia of Greensboro; a granddaughter, Cynthia Thomas and her husband, Anthony; two great-grandsons, Perry Gardner and Augustus Thomas; a sister-in-law, Marge MacLaughlin of Cambridge; one nephew and four nieces. She is also survived by two long-time caregivers and friends, Blanche Height of Cambridge and Helen Jackson of Hurlock. Besides her parents and spouse, Mrs. LeCompte was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Swain Gardner; a sister-in-law, Florence Vickers and a brother-in-law, Samuel H. LeCompte.

Graveside services and burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the East New Market Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Dale L. Vroman. Memorial offerings may be made in her memory to the Endowment Fund of Zion United Methodist Church, 612 Locust St., Cambridge, MD 21613. Arrangements are being handled by the Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A.

LeCompte Addendum

Agnes LeCompte was also survived by a stepdaughter, Donna Evans and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Terri and B. J. Evans, all of Finksburg. Mrs. LeCompte was buried Nov. 1 in the East New Market Cemetery. The Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge, handled the arrangements.

 

William J. LeCompte ~1960-2001

William J. LeCompte, 41, of Atlantic City, NJ suddenly departed this life in the Atlantic City Medical Cen-ter on Saturday, April 21, 2001 after a short illness.

He was the son of the late James E. LeCompte. He leaves to mourn his mother, Elizabeth L. LeCompte; 4 sisters, Mary L. Tribbett, Phyllis A. LeCompte, Constance Stephenson and Pamela D. LeCompte, all of Wilmington, DE; a beloved friend, Lisa Brinson of Atlantic City, NJ; 2 grandmothers, Elizabeth Adams of Milton, DE and Viola Munce of Wilmington, DE; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Service 10 am Saturday, April 28 at The House of Wright Mortuary, 208 E. 35th St., Wilmington, where friends may call from 8-10 am. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Professional Services Entrusted to The House Of Wright Mortuary



Delores Eileen Lloyd Lemon  1931-2012 

Delores Eileen Lemon, 81, of Bridgeton Apr. 22, 1931, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon June 21, 2012 in South Jersey Healthcare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Bridgeton.   Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late William and Carrie (nee Pierce) Lloyd. Delores grew up in Greenwich, NJ and moved to Hopewell Twp in 1972. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. Lemon Sr. who passed away in August 2006. 

Delores was employed with the Bridgeton Board of Education as a cook at the Bridgeton Junior High School from 1973 until her retirement in 1993. She was an excellent cook and baker, and as a memento she kept her "wooden spoons' which she used for making many servings of her famous "mashed potatoes". She loved and enjoyed her home, her flowers, and watching the Lawrence Welk Show on Saturday evenings. 

She is survived by her children Thomas A. Lemon Jr. (Julia) of Delaware, Patti E. Lemon-Thomas (Ronnie) of Bridgeton, Sandra P. Bowman (Stephen) of Vineland, and Neil W. Lemon (Lorii) of Galloway, NJ., her five grandchildren Lori, Stephen, Jerel, Sean, and Rhyan, and her three great grandchildren.  Besides her husband Thomas, she was predeceased by a sister Phoebe Morgan. 

Visitation on Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2012 and service Tuesday, Jun. 26, 2012.   Arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp.  Interment will be at Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery.  Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

 

Thomas A Lemon, Sr.    1929-2006
2 Sept 2006.  

Thomas A Lemon, Sr., 76, of Bridgeton, died early Thursday morning August 31, 2006 in South Jersey Healthcare Bridgeton where he had been a patient one day in the Hospice Care Unit.  His death was unexpected.  Born in Brookville, Virginia Sep. 13, 1929, he was the son of the late John W. and Laurene Gee Lemon, and the husband of Delores (nee Lloyd) Lemon. 

Mr. Lemon attended public school in the Virginia area and moved to the Bridgeton area in his late teens, where he met and married his wife Delores of 55 years.  In his early years he learned to drive tractor trailers and was employed with the former Tischler Motors in Rosenhayn and later was employed with Minot Inc. in Bridgeton until his retirement in 1994. 

He was an avid CB enthusiast and operated under the handle "Bigshot".  He loved working in his vegetable garden and was known for his meticulous care and manicuring of his lawn.  He was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed playing the lottery often twice a day.  Mr. Lemon was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army. 

Surviving Mr. Lemon besides his wife are two sons, Thomas A. Lemon, Jr. and his wife Julia of Hopewell Township and Neil W. Lemon and his wife Lorii of Galloway Township; two daughters Patti E. Thomas of Bridgeton and Sandra Phoebe Bowman and her husband Stephen of Vineland; one brother John R. Lemon of Wilmington, DE; five grandchildren Lori Lemon, Stephen Bowman, Jr., Jerel Harris, Sean Bowman, and Rhyan Lemon; two great grandchildren Briana Lemon, and Tiara Lemon. Besides his mother and father, he was predeceased by two brothers Hampton Gee and Benjamin W. Lemon and one sister Mary Esther Knight. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Township with the Rev. Robert Downing officiating. The interment will take place in the Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Hopewell Township.  Family and friends may call on Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the services.

 

Thomas Henry Lewis, Jr. 1928-2000
Contributed by Theo Lewis Braunskill 18 Mar 2000

1. Obituary: January 4, 1928 - March 15, 2000. On Wednesday morning March 15th in the year of our Lord 2000, God in his infinite wisdom, loving mercy and supreme compassion dispatched his angel to Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, to bring the soul of his child Thomas Henry Lewis, Jr. on home.

Thomas, the child of Leoma Harmon and Thomas Henry Lewis, Sr. of Dover, Delaware entered this world on January 4, 1928. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington Elementary School, William Henry High School and Delaware State University. He served in the US Navy.

He traveled extensively. He toured with some of the finest like Dick Gregory and the late jazz musician Clifford Brown. Finally settling in New York City and seeing so many social injustices in our communities, Tommy found his calling in becoming a community activist. He worked very closely with the Rev. Al Sharpton. He was very active in local organizations of the United African Movement, NAACP, and National Urban League. Tommy recently retired from The Marriott Corporation where he was employed for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted companion, Gloria Page and “all of his children,” The Lewis children are: Thomas III (Janice), Theo (Arnold Braunskill), Bridget (Rev. Richard Avant), C. Hermie (Barry), Charles, Karen (Jose Penuela), Bradford (Sylvetta), Alice, Edwin (Laverne), Shawn, Tiombe, Atiba, Leoma, Noel, LaToya and Gerald. Tommy’s eldest daughter Joyce preceded him in death in 1974.

2. Obituary: 18 Mar 2000

Thomas Henry Lewis Jr. of Manhattan, N.Y., and formerly of Dover, Del., died of heart failure, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in the Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan. He was 72.

Mr. Lewis was born on Jan. 4, 1928, the son of the late Leoma Harmon and Thomas Henry Lewis Sr. He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington Elementary School, William Henry High School and Delaware State University. Mr. Lewis served in the U.S. Navy.

He traveled extensively, touring with some of the finest, like Dick Gregory and the late jazz musician Clifford Brown. He recently retired from the Marriott Corp., where he was employed for many years. Finally, settling in New York and seeing so many social injustices in our communities, Mr. Lewis found his calling in becoming a community activist. He worked very closely with the Rev. Al Sharpton. He was also very active in local organizations of the United African Movement, the NAACP and the National Urban League.

He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Joyce, in 1974. He is survived by a loving and devoted companion, Gloria Page; 16 children and their spouses, Thomas H. and Janice Lewis, Theo and Arnold Braunskill, Bridget and the Rev. Richard Avant of Dover, Clarence and Barry Lewis, Charles Lewis, Karen and Jose Penuela, Bradford and Sylvetta Lewis, Alice Lewis, Edwin and Laverne Lewis, Shawn Lewis, Tiombe' Lewis, Atiba Lewis, Leoma Lewis, Noel Lewis, LaToya Lewis and Gerald Lewis; two loving sisters, Mary McMillan and Rosalie Williams, both of the Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, Donald "Champ" Boyce and Henry Regester, both of Manhattan; a brother-in-law, Gabriel McMillan; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Calvary Baptist Church, Queen and Fulton Streets in Dover, where friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Whatcoat Cemetery, Dover. Arrangements by Minus Funeral Home, Dover.

 

Thomas 'Snake' Lewis III 1948-2003
5 Mar 2003

Thomas Henry Lewis III of Dover died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003. He was 55. Mr. Lewis was born Jan. 9, 1948. He was the second child born to the late Elizabeth Cooper Lewis and the late Thomas Henry Lewis Jr. Tommy's ancestry is Nanticoke Indian.

He attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and graduated from William Henry High School in 1966. While in high school, Tommy was an athlete in football, basketball and track and field. He still holds the state record in the 110-meter low hurdles. Mr. Lewis married his childhood sweetheart, Janice Goodman, in 1968. They were in their 35th year of marriage. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
He worked at General Foods and Draper King Cole as a forklift driver and heavy equipment operator.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lewis; and two grandchildren, Kevin and Destiny Lewis. He is survived by a devoted wife, Janice; a daughter, Stacy Lewis; a son, Thomas Lewis IV; three grandchildren, Kasey, Kion and Thomas V; a great-granddaughter, Dasani; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Theo and Arnold Braunskill of Riverhead N.Y., Bridget and Richard Avant and Karen Lewis and Alice Jackson, all of Dover, and Tiombe Lewis and Leoma Lewis of New York; seven brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clarence and Barrie of Summerfield, Fla., Charles of Riverhead, N.Y., Bradford and Sylvetta of Dover, Atiba Lewis and Noel Lewis, both of New York, Edwin Lewis of Richmond, Va. and Shawn Lewis of Oakland, Calif.; a mother-in-law, Grace Williams of Dover; a father-in-law, James Goodman Sr. of Amelia, Va.; four brothers-in-law, James Goodman Jr., Troy Williams and Eric Williams all of Dover and Keith Goodman of Long Island, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law, Cathy Goodman and Sonia Goodman, both of Long Island; and a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvary Baptist Church, Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover.

 

Annabelle Lively 1909-2000
Contributed by Rosemarie Ridgeway 13 May 2000

1. Funeral Announcement: In Loving Memory Of Annabelle Lively Sunrise 1909 Sunset 2000 Service Saturday May 13, 2000 Eleven o'clock a.m. Viewing 9:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. Edwards And Son Funeral Home, 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302

2. Obituary: Annabelle Pierce Lively was born on October 15, 1909 to Rebecca Gould Pierce and Belford Pierce. She was the youngest of eight children. She resided on Shoemaker Lane all of her life, living on property owned by generations of family members. She recently moved to Annapolis, Maryland to reside with her daughter and her family.

Annabelle began her education at Gouldtown School and she graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1927 and Glassboro Normal School in 1931. She later attended Hampton Institute, taking classes to improve her teaching skills. While attending Bridgeton High School, she and her sister Margaret Pierce Quillian, became the first females to earn the coveted Old English "B" for being varsity athletes in three sports. She won letters for hockey, basketball and track and also was active in 75 - yard dash, the high jump, the hop, step and jump, and the broad jump. In 1927, her basketball team won the championship. She used her basketball skill when she and her sister Margaret played professional basketball for the Woodbury Darts in 1931 and 1932.

In 1931, she began her teaching career in a segregated one room school at Springtown School inn Greenwich Township, where she was the only teacher, teaching pre-first through fourth grade for 20 years. She always remembered that teaching experience fondly and is still warmly remembered by many members of that community. She then taught second grade at the Morris Goodwin School in Greenwich until her retirement in 1971. She always enjoyed a reputation for teaching with equal portions of discipline, love, and compassion.

AnneBelle married Robert Lively in 1947 and from this union was born Rebecca. Rebecca and her husband, Howard, "Buzz" Lewis, resided in Annapolis, Maryland and are both high school teachers at Parkdale High School in Maryland.

AnnaBelle always enjoyed traveling and after her retirement, was able to travel extensively. She visited Florida, Maine, Washington State, New Orleans, Hawaii, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and California. Traveling with her lifelong friend Lillie Saunders and Ms. Saunder's niece, Irene Stark and driven by Mrs. Stark's son, Billy. She several times included trips to the Bahamas, the Philippines, Spain and Algiers in North Africa. During the forties, she worked summers at Camp Atwater in Massachusetts where she was loved by both counselors and campers, but she always said she liked being home during the summers.

AnnaBelle always had many interest. During her lifetime she enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, tutoring, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. All who knew her, know that one of her favorite pastimes was the one armed bandits. Her last trip, just three weeks ago, was to Atlantic City, where she came away a substantial winner!

She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, Gouldtown Historical Society, the Omega Federated Club, the Progressive Club and the Gouldtown Fire Company's auxiliary. She is also a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey where she was known as Silver Moon.

AnnaBelle adored her daughter Rebecca and doted on her granddaughter, Erika Lewis White and her grandson , Lee Lewis. She was the proud great grandmother to seven children.

AnnaBelle was life itself. She was always full of fun and spirit. She was known for her "AnnaBelleisms". You never could imagine what she might say next! She loved people and was beloved by many. She always took the time to be kind and helpful to her many family members and her friends and was the matriarch and mentor for a family full of educators. Annabelle will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

3. Annabelle Lively Memorial Fund Has Been Established In Loving Memory Of Annabelle Lively, A Teacher, A Friend, And One Of The Finest Educators Greenwich Township Has Ever Employed Forty - One Years Of Dedicated Service. Contributions May Be Made To The Annabelle Lively Memorial Fund Greenwich Grammar School 839 Ye Greate Street Greenwich, NJ 08323.

4. Obituary: 10 May 2000

AnnaBelle Lively, 90, of Annapolis, Md., and formerly of Gouldtown, died Sunday in the Hospice of Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis. Born in Gouldtown, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Gould Pierce and Belford Pierce, both of Gouldtown.

Mrs. Lively attended schools in Gouldtown and Bridgeton, graduating from Bridgeton High School in 1927. At BHS, she was a three-letter athlete and the recipient of the Peg Gray Athletic Award. She graduated from Glassboro Normal School and attended Hampton Institute in Virginia. Following graduation, Mrs. Lively began her teaching career at Springtown School, where she was the only teacher for 21 years. She continued teaching at Greenwich Grammar School, where she taught second grade for 20 years. She retired in 1971. In 1999, Mrs. Lively was elected to the Cumberland County Black Hall of Fame for Outstanding Contributions in the educational field. As a young person, Mrs. Lively played basketball for two years with the Woodbury Darts, a women's professional basketball team. She was an active member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey, the Young People's Progressive Club, the Alice Felts Federation, the Gouldtown Historical Society, the Retired Teacher's Association of New Jersey, and the Ladies' Auxiliary of Fairfield Township, Company 2. Her many interests included extensive traveling, reading, gardening, tutoring, fishing and spending time with friends and family.

Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Lively Lewis of Annapolis, Md.; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will take place 11 a.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home, Bridgeton, where friends may call between 9 and 11 a.m. Burial will be in Gouldtown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD 21401

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Hildreth J. Lively

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...House and in 1981, opened the Lively Memorial Chapel in Atlantic City.

He was a member of the Atlantic City Kiwanis Club and Trinity AME Church of Gouldtown.

Surviving are his wife, Aldine Watkins Lively; two daughters, Carol Lively Durham of Vineland and Susan L. Carney of Bridgeton; two stepdaughters, Joyce Williams and Janice Howell, both of Philadelphia; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Services will be held at noon Tuesday from the Trinity AME Church, Route 49, with the Rev. Alvin M Stokes, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be made in Gouldtown Cemetery.  Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Route 9 and Main Street, Whitesboro and from 10 am to noon Tuesday at Trinity AME Church.  Contributions in Mr. Lively’s memory may be made to Trinity AME Church, RD 7, Box 390, Millville-Bridgeton Pike, Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Pancoast Funeral Home, Vineland

 

Lewis Lively Sr.1877 -1938
Husband of Hannah Pierce

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Mary E. Lively 1909-1990
11 Oct 1990
Contributed by Paul Johnson 14 Aug 2003

1. Mary E. Gould Lively, 81, of RD 7, Bridgeton-Millville Pike died Tuesday morning at the home of her brother, Albert Gould Jr. of Camden.Born in Deerfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Margaret Sammons Gould and the wife of the late Lewis S. Lively.

Mrs. Gould was employed by Seibel and Stern for over 40 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church, where she very active, serving as co-chairperson of the administrative board, communion steward, usher and finance committee.She was member and past matron of Ionic Chapter No. 15 Order Eastern Stars PHA and treasurer for 25 years. She organized the PMPP Council of OES, was a member of the Community Ushers and the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians.

Besides her brother, she is survived by five nieces, Rhonda Harris, Tamra Fletcher and Donna Gould, all of Camden, Mayme Clarke of Swedesboro and Elizabeth Betty Goldsboro of Bridgeton.

Services will be held Saturday at 1pm from St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville Road, with the Rev. Nyada Clarke officiating. Interment will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday evening after 6 and Saturday afternoon at the church. Fraternal services will be held Friday evening at 7. Arrangements are under the direction of Edward and Son Funeral Home, Inc. of Salem.

2. In Memory Of  Mary E. Lively.   Date Of Birth  September 27, 1909.  Date Of Death October 9, 1990.  Services From St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville, New Jersey.   Clergyman Officiating:  Rev Nyada Clarke.

Final Resting Place Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp, New Jersey.  Funeral Conducted By Edwards & Son Funeral Home,  166 7th St., Salem, New Jersey, Dennis W. Bundy, Mgr.


 

Thelma Harmon Lively ~1923-1997
(Note:  died Apr 29, 1997)

Thelma Harmon Lively, 74, of Philadelphia died Tuesday at home.  Born in  Delaware, daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Harmon, she was formerly of Bridgeton and Philadelphia. She was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, and had been a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Nathan; two daughters, Alvina Gould and Sara Lively; and a sister, Carolece Fisher.  She was predeceased by brothers William and Dallas.

Services will be 8 p.m. Sunday in the Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church, 54th and Catherine streets, Philadelphia, where friends may call after 6 p.m.  Burial will be in Fernwood Cemetery, Hopewell Township.

 

Addie Gould Lloyd

1.  Obituary: Addie Gould Lloyd, 87, of RD 7, Box 350 died Thursday evening at Bridgeton Hospital. Born in Gouldtown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Almeda Dunn Gould, she was the wife of the late Walter H. Lloyd, who died in 1960.

She graduated from Gouldtown Elementary School and  Bridgeton High School and took a secretarial program at Temple University.  She  also took courses at Rutgers University and Glassboro State College and had been employed as a secretary for the Edward D. Kelly Corp., Realtors in Philadelphia for several years.

Mrs. Lloyd joined Trinity A.M.E. Church in 1912 and had been an active member since.  She was treasurer of the trustee board, Stewardess Board No. 2, Senior Choir and Sunday school, which she taught for 58 years.  She was secretary of the Independent Church Aid and the Missionary Society.  She was also a former secretary of the Gouldtown Missionary Society for over 40 years and the financial secretary of the Alice G. Pelt Federated Club and Sacred Trust Fund and agent for Gouldtown Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Lloyd was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 of Gouldtown, of which she was president for five years.  She also served   on the Fairfield Township Election Board for 12 years  and was a member of the March of Dimes for many years.  She served as a worthy matron of  Ionic Chapter No. 15 OES, PHA.  She served as secretary of Ionic Chapter No 15 and secretary of  No. 1 which is now District No. 2.  She was the first dean of the School of Instruction.  Other offices she held were secretary of Oziel Public Relations Committee, Grand CCFC, and grand treasurer of Oziel Grand, Chapter since l955.

Mrs. Lloyd retired in June 1980 as manager of the Fairfield Intermediate School cafeteria, where she has worked for 35 years.  She also was a member of the National School Food Service Association, as well as other foods and nutrition associations.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph Everett Lloyd and Wendell McGee Lloyd; two daughters-in-law, Alta Frazier Lloyd and Anna Jane Wright Lloyd, a sister Helen G Fisher;  three sisters-in-law,  Estenna Gould; Althea Gould and Ruth Lloyd Booker;  four grandchildren, Brian, Jeffery, Barry and Lisa Lloyd; a great-grandson Barry Jr., and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by four brothers, Austin J. Gould, Herbert Gould, Ernest Gould and Alfred Gould.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the Trinity A.M.E. Church, Route 49, Gouldtown, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.  Fraternal services will be held 2 p.m. at the church.  Interment will be made in Gouldtown Cemetery.   Arrangements are under the direction of Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St.  

2.  Death Notice:  Funeral services for Addie G Lloyd of Gould Avenue, Gouldtown were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Alvin Stokes from Trinity A.M.E. Church of Gouldtown.   Eastern Star services also were held.

Serving as pallbearers were Irving Fisher, David Mosley 3rd, Joey Gould, Robert Harmon, Mark Pierce and Charles Carney.

Interment was made in Gouldtown Cemetery.  The name of a sister, Christina Gould was omitted from the obituary appearing in Saturdays Evening News.  

 

Albert Lloyd

Albert Lloyd, 87, of Burlington Manor, Bridgeton, died Monday at home.   Before retiring 21 years ago, Mr. Lloyd was a plumber  at Seabrook Farms for 31 years.  After retirement, he worked part-time at Sunny Side Vegetable Co.

He had been  a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church, Bridgeton.  Born in Gouldtown,  Fairfield Township, he lived there before moving to Bridgeton 14 years ago.

Surviving are a son, Peter C. of Bridgeton; four  stepdaughters; Jeanette Brown and Estella, both of Bridgeton,  Velma Brown of Vineland and Caroline Pierce of Cedarville; two stepsons, Harry Pierce of Bridgeton, and Daniel Pierce of Millville; a brother, Raymond of Millville; two grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton, where friends may call one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield   Township.

 

Frank R. Lloyd ~1925-1996
(Written note:  11-4-96)

Frank R. Lloyd of Fairfield Township, N.J., on Saturday, November 2, 1996.  Son of the late Frank Lloyd Sr. and Nancy Pierce Lloyd, uncle of Clarence Driggus, III and Irving Driggus, aged 71 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 Highway 77, Bridgeton, on Wednesday, November 6, 1996, at 11 o’clock a.m.  Interment will be made at St. John’s United Methodist Cemetery in Fordville.   Friends may call on Wednesday morning one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.  

 

Matilda Lloyd ~1918-2003
25 Jan 2003

Matilda Lloyd, 85, of Laurel Lake, NJ, died Tuesday at SJHS-Bridgeton Division. Born in Fairfield Twp. she was a lifelong resident.

Matilda loved Country and Gospel music, she was a great cook and enjoyed cutting wood for her fireplace. She was also very proud of her American Indian heritage.

She is predeceased by her husband Raymond; 1 granddaughter, Kathy Lloyd Gaspar; and 2 brothers, Gerry & Romain Gould. Survived by 1 son, George & wife, Marlene Lloyd of Vineland; 1 daughter, Louvania Whitesell of Fairfield Twp.; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ruth Durhan of Upper Deerfield Twp. & Rachel Gould of Carmel, NJ; several nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:00am at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 1019 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. Burial will follow in Gouldtown Cemetery, Gouldtown, NJ. Friends will be received on Monday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and again on Tuesday morning from 10:00am to 11:00am at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.dlfuneral.com.

 

Reba R. Lloyd ~1922-2007
12 Oct 2007

Reba R. Lloyd, 85, of Penns Grove formerly of Pennsville died Wednesday October 10, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County. Born in Salem to the late Clifford Cuff and Ella E. Gould. Reba was a lifelong Salem County resident.

Survived by her daughter Janice M. Lloyd and her longtime companion, Henry E. Lusby with whom Reba lived, and a granddaughter, Tisha L. Lloyd of Wilmington, Dela., sister, Nancy Brown of Pennsville, brother, Norwood Thomas of Pennsville and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Leon R. Lloyd (1996).

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Mon. Oct. 15, at the LAUGHREY FUNERAL HOME, Pennsville where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

 

Raymond Lloyd

Raymond Lloyd, 89, of East Avenue in Fairfield Township, died Sunday morning at his residence.    He had been under his doctor’s care.

Mr. Lloyd had been employed for 23 years at Cumberland Nurseries and later worked at Seabrook Farms.  Prior to that, he had worked at the Rene Gossiaux Farm and also for Malcolm Creamer.

 He was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian tribe and was a former member of the Fordville United Methodist Church.   Mr. Lloyd enjoyed hunting.  Born in Bridgeton, he had been a lifelong area resident.  He had lived at the East Avenue address for more than 50  years.  He is survived by his wife, Matilda (Gould); one son, George of Bridgeton; one daughter, Louvania “Venie” Whitesell  of Fairfield Township; one half-brother, Leon of Quinton; and five grandchildren.

 Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the Freitag Funeral Home, Bridgeton.  Burial will be at Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Township.  Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Contributions may be sent care of the family to 138 Oak St., Bridgeton 08302.  

 

Reba R. Lloyd  ~1922-2007 
12 Oct 2007

Reba R. Lloyd, 85, of Penns Grove formerly of Pennsville died Wednesday October 10, 2007 at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County. Born in Salem to the late Clifford Cuff and Ella E. Gould. Reba was a lifelong Salem County resident.

Survived by her daughter Janice M. Lloyd and her longtime companion, Henry E. Lusby with whom Reba lived, and a granddaughter, Tisha L. Lloyd of Wilmington, Dela., sister, Nancy Brown of Pennsville, brother, Norwood Thomas of Pennsville and several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband Leon R. Lloyd (1996).

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Mon. Oct. 15, at the LAUGHREY FUNERAL HOME, Pennsville where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

 

Ruth Campbell Lloyd ~1921-1996

Ruth Campbell Lloyd of Centerton Road, Upper Deerfield Township, N.J., on Thursday, June 6, 1996, wife of Russell Lloyd, mother of Thomas Elwell, Linda Dickerson and Betty Cessna, aged 75 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, N.J., on Monday morning, June l0, at 11 o’clock.  Interment in  Cohansey Baptist Cemetery, Roadstown, N.J.  Friends may call Monday morning between 10 a.m. and 11 o’clock prior to the services at the funeral home.

 

Belford Seymour Lockman, Sr. ~1926-1998

1.  Obituary: Belford S. Lockman, 72, of Bridgeton died Monday at home.  Born in Bridgeton, son of the late Clement and Sadie Harmon Cuff Lockman he was employed with Owens & Minor Company in Seabrook for 15 years and prior to that he had worked for the former Door Furniture Co., Bridgeton, for 33 years.   He was a member of St. John’s United  Methodist Church in Fordville and was an avid outdoorsman and gardener.

Surviving are his wife, Lydia (nee Munson); two, daughters,  Carol Mitchell and Jane, both of Bridgeton; two brothers, William Sr. and Rodney Cuff, both of Bridgeton; a sister, Bernetta Pierce of Bridgeton; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.  He was predeceased by a son, Belford Jr. and a brother, Russell Sr.

Services will be  1  p.m. Saturday in St. John’s United Methodist Church, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and after noon on Saturday.  Burial will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fordville. Arrangements are by the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton.  

2.  Death Notice:  Belford S. Lockman, of Bridgeton, NJ on Monday, February 2, 1998.  Husband of Lydia Munson Lockman. Father of Carol Mitchell and Jane Lockman. Aged 72 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services without further notice on Saturday, February 7th at 1:00 o’clock p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Fordville.  lnterment will be made in Fordville Memorial Park, Fordville.  Friends may call on Friday  evening between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 o’clock p.m. and Saturday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton.  

3. Funeral program obituary: Belford Seymour Lockman, Sr., departed this life on Monday, February 2, 1998, at the age of 72. Belford was the 4th of 5 children born to the late Sadie (Harmon) Lockman-Cuff and Clement Lockman and Stepfather William Cuff.

Belford attended Bridgeton High School and later technical school to learn refrigeration. In 1948, Belford married Lydia Munson. In April they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. From this union they had 3 children, Carol Mitchell and Jane Lockman and the late Belford Lockman, Jr.

Belford was employed at Dorr Furniture Company for 33 years until they went out of business. He was then employed with Owens & Minors and worked there until his retirement 3 weeks ago. His telephone and door were always open to previous customers that he served over the past years. Whenever anyone needed work done on a refrigerator or stove they would call Belford. He never turned anyone down or told anyone no. He touched the lives of many people through his work.

In 1951, Belford and Lydia moved to his present home on Bowentown Road. One of his many hobbies was going camping, working on crafts in his basement and decorating his home for the holidays. The seniors enjoyed looking at his decorations and he enjoyed putting them up. He was very articulate with his yard.

Belford enjoyed teasing every child that was born into our family. Whether it was a grandchild or a niece or nephew they received the grand treatment from him. It could be scaring them, rubbing their heads, locking them in a closet it didn't matter. They knew him as the "Teaser." What came into his life at a time when he needed her the most was his granddaughter Tosh. She was his shadow. No one ever saw him in the yard without his shadow, Tosh, and he enjoyed every minute of it. Now his latest victim was his great-grandson, Brandon. He was too young to understand but Grandpop still enjoyed teasing him. Each one of us knew him as Bel, Belford, Dad, Pop-Pop, Grandpop or Uncle Bel and his memory will always play an important part in each ones life.

He was predeceased by his parents Sadie Harmon Lockman Cuff, Clement Lockman and Stepfather Bill Cuff, a son Belford Lockman, Jr., and a brother, Russell Lockman, Sr. Left to mourn him is his wife Lydia Munson Lockman, 2 daughters Carol Mitchell and Jane Lockman, 1 son-in-law Benny Mitchell, Jr., 3 grandchildren Stephanie and Ben Mitchell and Toshya Cox, 1 great-grandson Brandon Roberson, 1 sister Bernetta Pierce and 2 brothers William Lockman, Sr., and Rodney Cuff and also a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Services: St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville, NJ. Padgett Funeral Home, Route 77, Bridgeton, NJ. Interment: Fordville Cemetery.

 

Belford Lockman Jr. 1954-1992
(Written note:  7/4/98)

1.  Memorial:  IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Belford Lockman Jr., July 3, 1954 - July 4, 1992.  It has been six long years, And all of us have shed many tears.  We know you’re in a wonderful place, but, it still doesn’t ease the  pain we face.    Love forever Mom, Carol, Jane and Family

2.  Obituary: Belford S. Lockman Jr., 38, of Woodlanne died Saturday in the Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.  Born in Bridgeton, he was a resident of Woodlanne for the past six years, moving there from Philadelphia. He was the son of Belford S. Sr. and Lydia Munson Lockman of Bridgeton. Mr.  Lockman was employed by Atlantic Electric for 20 years in Deepwater as a power plant engineer. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Fordville and a 1973 graduate of Bridgeton High School.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters, Carol Mitchell and Jane Lockman of Bridgeton; maternal grandmother, Minnie Hughes of Bridgeton; paternal grandmother, Sadie E. Cuff of Bridgeton; longtime companion, David Eichenlaub of Woodlanne; two nieces, Stephanie Mitchell and LaToshya M. Cox; and a nephew; Benjamin Mitchell the 3rd.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the St. John United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nyada Clarke officiating. Interment will be in the Fordville Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church after 10 a.m.  Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards and Son Funeral Home Inc., 208 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton.

 

Rhoda Evelyn Ridgeway Lockman ~1928-1988

2. Rhoda Evelyn Ridgeway Lockman, 60, of 617 E. Main St., Millville, N.J. on Sunday, June 12, 1988, wife of Russell R. Lockman, Sr , and mother of Russell R. Jr., Elizabeth Munson, Rosalind Lockman and Linda Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, .June 15 at 10 a m. from the First Assembly of God Church, 1700 Wheaton Ave, Millville. Interment in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Millville.

For those who desire, contributions may’ be made in Mrs. Lockman’s memory to the Memorial Fund of the First Assembly of God Church, Millville. Arrangements under the direction of the Sray Funeral home, Carlls Corner.

2. Obituary: Rhoda Evelyn Ridgeway Lockman, 60, of 617 E. Main St., Millville died Sunday morning at her home. She had been seriously ill the past several years and in failing health the past seven months.

Born in Delaware, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Ridgeway Loatman and stepdaughter of the late Leon Loatman Sr., she was the wife of Russell R. Lockman Sr. The couple celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last week.

Mrs. Lockman was formerly employed by the F. W. Woolworth Company. She was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Russell R Lockman Jr. of Millville; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Elizabeth) Munson and Rosaline Lockman, both of Millville, and Mrs. Harry (Linda) Jackson of Upper Deerfield, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lockman was an active member of Millville’s First Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday school and her pastor The Rev Wesley Kenyon, will conduct the services at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the church, 1700 Wheaton Ave, Millville.

Interment will be made in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p m Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Contributions in Mrs. Lockman’s memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of First Assembly of God Church, Millville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sray Funeral Home.

 

Rochelle R. Lockman ~1984-2004

1. Obituary: 23 Mar 2004 Rochelle Lockman, 20 of Cedarville died Sunday in Vermont as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Vineland, she was the daughter of Russell and Norma Jean Slimmer Lockman Jr., Rochelle was formerly of Millville and resided in Cedarville the past 14 years.

She was a graduate of Millville High School Class of 2002. While in High School she played softball, was on the cheerleading squad, and a member of the Honor Society. She was in her 2nd year at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vt. where she was majoring in corporate accounting and was also playing softball. She was a member of the Mauricetown United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her mother and father Norma Jean and Russell R. Lockman Jr. of Cedarville, brother Rusty Lockman and his son Dylon both at home, aunts, Paula, Rosalind, Liz, Linda, Darlene and Jackie.

Funeral services will be held at the Haleyville United Methodist Church on Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Paul Pedrick officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park in Millville. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.in the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Mauricetown United Methodist Church, c/o Lois Bevan, P.O. Box 127 Mauricetown, N.J. 08329.
Arrangements are being handled by Hoffman Funeral Home Port Norris & Leesburg.

2. Obituary: 31 Mar 2004 Our Profound Sorrow goes out to Russell & Norma Jean (Slimmer) Lockman Jr. on the death of their daughter, Rochelle R. Lockman, 20, of Cedarville, who died Sunday, March 21 in Vermont as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Rochelle was born in Vineland, then lived in Millville for some time and had resided in Cedarville for the past 14 years.

A graduate of the Class of 2002, Rochelle while at Millville High School played softball, was on the cheerleading squad and was a member of the Honor Society. She was in her sophomore year at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vt. where she was majoring in corporate accounting and also playing softball. Rochelle was a member of the Mauricetown United Methodist Church. Rochelle was the recipient of the Rodney & Tony Edwards Scholarship Award from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe. Rochelle was also the niece of Liz Munson, who is the Outreach Coordinator at the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Center in Bridgeton. May God grant you His blessed peace as you seek comfort in this most grievous time.

Besides her parents, surviving are brother Rusty Lockman and his son Dylon, both at home; and aunts Paula, Rosalind, Liz, Linda, Darlene and Jackie.

Services were at the Haleyville United Methodist March 26 with Rev. Paul Pedrick officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Funeral arrangements were by Hoffman Funeral Home, Port Norris & Leesburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Haleyville United Methodist Church, c/o Lois Bervan, P.O. Box 127, Mauricetown, N.J.08329.

 

Russell R. Lockman Sr. 1920-1995
(Written note:  newpaper, Feb. 16, 1995)

1.  Obituary: Russell R. Lockman Sr., 74, of Leonard Drive, Millville, died Wednesday afternoon at the South Jersey Hospital System, Millville Division. He had been in falling health for the past three months. Born in Palmyra, he was the son of Sadie E. Roberts Lockman and the late Clement W. Lockman, and the husband of Doris Harris Lockman.

Mr. Lockman was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He owned and operated Russ TV Repair in Millville and later became employed by Sammons Communication, retiring in 1982.  He was a member of the Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe, the Civil Air Patrol, the National Rifle Association and was an avid ham radio operator.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Russell R. Lockman Jr. of Cedarville; daughters Elizabeth Munson and Rosalind Peterson, both of Millville, and Linda Jackson of Upper Deerfield; step-sons Wesley Rhoads of Vineland and Dean Rhoads of Turnersville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers William and Belford Lockman and Rodney Cuff, all of Bridgeton; and sister Bernetta Pierce of Bridgeton. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rhoda Ridgeway Lockman, who died in June 1988.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. from the First Assembly of God Church, 1700 Wheaton Avenue, Millville, with the Rev. Gerritt W. Kenyon officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville.  Friends may call Friday, 7 to 9  p.m., at the First Assembly of God Church in Millville.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Sray Funeral Home, 62 Landis Avenue, Carlls Corner, Bridgeton.

2.  Memorial:  IN MEMORIAM   In loving memory of our father, Russell R. Lockman, Sr.  1920  - 1995.  Deeply missed by Children Russell, Jr., Elizabeth, Rosalind and Linda.

3.  Memorial:  IN MEMORIAM   In loving memory of  Russell Lockman Sr., who passed away 2 years ago today.  Memory is a gift of God that even death cannot destroy.  Gone but never forgotten..  Loved and & Sadly Missed by wife Doris.  

 

Sadie May Lockman 1928-1980

1.  Funeral Program:  In Memory Of Sadie May Lockman.  Born  May 29, 1928.  Entered into Rest December 6, 1980

Services:  Wednesday December 10, 1980 — 1:00 p.m. St. John’s United Methodist Church, Fordville, N.J.  Reverend J R Shockley & Reverend A Burr,  Pastors.

Sadie May Lockman of 51 Valentine Road was born  May 29, 1928 and  departed this life December 6, 1980 at the Bridgeton Hospital following an illness of the past two years.   Sadie was born in Newport, New Jersey to Mrs. Minnie Munson Hughes and the late Frank Munson.   She was  the wife of William Lockman, Sr.. and had resided in the Bridgeton area for the past 33 years.

Mrs. Lockman was employed by the Bridgeton Board of Education.   She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Fordville, where she sang with the Combined Choir and served as co-advisor for the Youth Fellowship Group.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her mother, Mrs. Minnie Munson Hughes; her husband, William Lockman, two sons, William Jr. and Mark Lockman; one daughter, Ava of Bridgeton; three brothers and two sisters, Le--- Munson, Charles Munson and Lydia Lockman of Bridgeton; Frank Munson of Deptford and Rose Marie Ridgeway of Bridgeton; a grandson, William III, and several aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

PALL BEARERS:  Raymond Ridgeway III, Harry Gould, Belford Lockman Jr., Carl Munson, Allen Ridgeway, John Munson, Vincent Pierce, Daniel Munson.

2.  Memorial:   In Memoriam:  Sadie M. Lockman -- on her Birthday, May 28th.  Sadly missed but not forgotten, Children and Family.

   

Elizabeth N. Cuff Lynch

1.  Obituary:  Elizabeth N. Lynch, 76, of 36 Morris Ave., Bridgeton died Sunday in South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division, where she was a patient 13 days.  Born in Goshen, she was the daughter of the late Kennard and Sara (Stewart) Cuff and the wife of Thomas G. Lynch Jr.  She lived at the Morris Avenue address 48 years and was a lifetime resident of Bridgeton.

She attended the Trinity A.M.E. Church of Gouldtown and was active in the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons Thomas G. 3rd of West Norristown, Pa. and Keith R. of Chandler, Ariz.; five daughters, Sandra Xavier of Bronx, N.Y.,  Judith A. Ferdinand of Freehold, Bette J. Jefferson of Grand Cayman in the British West Indies, Audrey Delguercio of Elm and Rita Cashour of Wall; and 16 grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Kennard L. Lynch.

Private services were held Tuesday morning from the Padgett Funeral Home in Bridgeton with the Rev. Alvin Stokes of the Trinity A.M.E. Church officiating.  Interment was in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield Township.  

2.  Death Notice: Elizabeth N. Cuff Lynch, 76, of Bridgeton, a member of the Lenni-Lenape Indian tribe, died Oct. 25 in the South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division.  Survivors include her husband, Thomas G. Jr..; two sons, Thomas G. III of West Norristown, Pa. and Keith R. of Chandler, Ariz.; five daughters, Sandra Xavier of Bronx, N.Y., Judith A. Ferdinand of Freehold, Bette J.  Jefferson of Grand Cayman in the British West Indies, Audrey Delguercio of Elm and Rita Cashour of Wall; and 16 grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton.

 

Lula E. Lynch ~1900-1992
(Written note:  Tuesday, April 7, 1992.)

Lula E. Neal Lynch, 92, of 466 Oakview Heights, Bridgeton, died Sunday morning in South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division, where she was a patient since Friday.  A homemaker, she was born in Frederick, Md., and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Neal, and the wife of the late Raymond Lynch.  She is survived by two daughters, Betty Lynch of Bridgeton and O. Elaine Chann of Connecticut; a grandson; and four great-grandchildren.

Cremation and inurnment was private. Arrangements were under the direction of the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home of Bridgeton.

 

Thomas G. Lynch III 1942-2009
24 Oct 2009

Thomas G. Lynch III was born on July 29, 1942. Tommy, as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was born in Bridgeton to Elizabeth and Thomas G. Lynch II. He was the second of eight children. One brother, Kenneth, preceded him in death. Early in his life, Tom established himself as a leader and set a positive example for both his family and community.

Tom completed his elementary and secondary education in Bridgeton public schools. He was also an active member of The Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout his senior year. After high school, Tom worked to earn money to attend college. In 1961, he was able to continue his post-secondary education at Cheyney State College, earning his Baccalaureate degree in education in 1965. After two years of teaching in the Cherry Hill school district, Tom accepted a position as a mathematics teacher for the School District of Philadelphia at Olney High School in 1967. He made an immediate impact at the school by organizing and leading initiatives such as the Olney High School Community Desegregation Resource team. His tireless work ethic and ability to build bridges between diverse interests earned him the nickname "The Beaver" amongst his colleagues. He was quickly promoted to vice principal and decided to pursue an advanced degree at The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Masters of Education degree in 1971. In addition, Tom completed his doctoral coursework in education at The Pennsylvania State University. Tom continued to have a successful career with the School District of Philadelphia, where he served as the acting principal of Olney High School, principal of Gillespie Junior High School, and later principal of Martin Luther King Jr. High School. He retired from the School District of Philadelphia in 1999 after more than 30 years of service. In 1974, Tom joined the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, becoming a life member in 1993. As an active member, he chaired the Black and White Ball committee for two years and served on the Guide Right committee. Tom continued to work with the Boy Scouts of America by serving as the Philadelphia Polaris District Vice-Chairman. He also was a member of several professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of public education such as Phi Delta Kappa and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators. In 1966, Tom married his college sweetheart, Pamela Williams Lynch. They had two sons, Thomas G. Lynch IV and Scott W. Lynch. Tom was a devoted father and mentor to his sons and their friends. He raised his sons as Episcopalians and all three were confirmed at St. LukeÕs Episcopal Church in 1985. Tom regularly attended sporting and school events. Despite his demanding career, he made the time to coach his sons’ youth soccer teams. In 1989, Tom married Susan Black Lynch and welcomed two step-daughters to his family, Theresa Nahon and Haley Edwards. Tom and Susan shared many common interests. They were both avid skiers, and belonged to the Philadelphia Blazers Ski Club. They also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and traveling. Together they learned to sail, spending many wonderful summers on the Chesapeake in their sailboat, Suniyani. They sailed the Caribbean, the Greek islands, and Tahiti. Tom and Susan enjoyed their life together.

Tom is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Thomas IV and his wife, Robin, and Scott and his wife, Malene; step-daughters, Theresa and her husband, Joel, and Hayley; four grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Jadyn, and Thomas V; brother, Keith and his wife, Kelly; sisters, Sandra and her husband, Neil, Bette, Judy and her husband, Cole, Audrey and her husband, Vincent, and Rita and her husband, Steve; and a host of nieces and nephews. Tommy loved and was dedicated to his entire family.
 


Thomas G. Lynch III, 67, former principal in Phila.

By Walter F. Naedele
Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer 
Sat, Oct. 31, 2009

In the late 1960s, "there was a lot of racial tension at Olney High School," Thomas G. Lynch IV said yesterday. Once, when a fight broke out in the cafeteria, a teacher - his father, Thomas G. III - "stood on a table and separated the racial groups, preventing it from escalating." 

His father, Lynch said, told him that "he took a big risk. He could have lost his job." 

Instead, "the principal at the time thought he did a tremendous thing and promoted him to vice principal." 

Thomas G. Lynch III, 67, of Gilbertsville, Olney's vice principal from 1968 to 1984, died Oct. 19 of pneumonia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 

After leaving Olney, Mr. Lynch served as principal of Gillespie Junior High from 1984 to 1993 and principal of Martin Luther King Jr. High from 1993 to 1999 before retiring, his son said. 

Born in Bridgeton, N.J., Mr. Lynch was an Eagle Scout and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Cheyney State College in 1965. 

After teaching in Cherry Hill for two years, Mr. Lynch began his Philadelphia career teaching mathematics at Olney in 1967. 

It was there that he organized a Community Desegregation Resource team which, his son said, "was a result of having the opportunity to calm some of the racial tension" at the school. 

Mr. Lynch then continued his education, earning a master's in education from Pennsylvania State University in 1971 and, while continuing his Olney job, completing coursework toward a doctorate. 

In 1974, he joined the Philadelphia alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and for two years chaired its Black and White Ball. 

With the Boy Scouts, he was vice chairman of the Philadelphia Council's Polaris District. 

He was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators. 

In addition to his son, Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Susan; another son, Scott; stepdaughters Theresa Nahon and Hayley Edwards; four grandchildren; a brother, and five sisters. He is also survived by his former wife, Pamela.

 

 

 

 

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