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Kristine Mosley Sanchez ~1972-2004
March 08, 2004

Kristine Mosley Sanchez, age 32, of Fort Dix died Saturday at her home.

Born in Vineland, the daughter of Virginia Brown and the late Albert Gary Mosley she was the wife of Tony Sanchez. She had lived at Fort Dix for the past three years and prior to that was stationed in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Kristine was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in active duty from 1990-1999.

In addition to her mother who lives in Missouri and her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Miranda and Lizabel Sanchez, at home; a brother, Albert G. Mosley Jr. and his wife Chitra of Missouri; a step brother, Joe Haines of Runnemede; two step sisters, Melissa Hand of Arizona and Nancy Gribble of Millville; her maternal grandmother, Delores Brown of Vineland; uncles, Alfred Brown and his wife Jeanne of Vineland, Charles Mosley and his wife Pat and Raymond Mosley of Hopewell Township, Waldon Mosley and his wife Donna, Donald Mosley and his wife Helen and Harold Mosley and his wife Nina of Quinton and Bruce Mosley of Florida; aunts, Susan Brown and Patricia Hughes of Vineland, Betty Durham of Bridgeton and Kelly Uhland, Rose Osborne and Tracy Bacon all of Florida, three great aunts, Anna Cuff of Bridgeton, Elmira Hughes of Millville and Leona Cronick of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her step mother, Flora Haines.

Funeral services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway #77, Upper Deerfield Township on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in the family plot at Overlook Cemetery in Bridgeton. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Written condolences may be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com

 

Harry B. Sanderlin ~1944-1998
June 23, 1998

Harry B. Sanderlin, 54, of Salem died suddenly at home Monday. Born in Salem, son of the late John and Charlotte Pierce Sanderlin, he had lived in Vineland for the last 13 years with his sister, Charlotte Diaz, prior to moving back to Salem. Mr. Sanderlin was a boiler operator at Mannington Mills. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and a past member of VFW Post No. 253 Cpl. Joseph C. Toulson; Eagles Lodge No. 1966, Salem; and American Legion Post No. 75, Salem..

In addition to his sister, he is survived by five brothers, Samuel of Trenton, Robert of North Carolina, Daniel of Salem, Richard of Florida and Paul of Puerto Rico; and five more sisters, Emma Donaldson and Betty Boxwell of Florida, Margaret Clark of Cedarville, Lorraine Timmons of North Carolina and Betty Snyder of Salem.

Services are private. Burial will be in Finns Point National Cemetery, Pennsville Township. Arrangements are by Woodside Funeral Home, Salem.



Edna B. 'E.D' Sanders 1935-2003
15 Jul 2003

Edna B. "E.D." Sanders of Dover died Friday, July 11, 2003, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. She was 68. Mrs. Sanders was born June 11, 1935, in Dover, daughter of Gladys Morris of Cheswold and the late Herman Durham.

On May 26, 1966, she met the love of her live, Billy James Sanders. They were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 1966. This 37-year union was referred to as "The happiest years of her life." Mrs. Sanders was a faithful homemaker who devoted her time caring for others. She obtained the nick-names "The Neighborhood Watch" and "Meals on Wheels" because of her caring nature. During her leisure time, she found enjoyment in long Saturday afternoon rides with her devoted hus-band. She liked stopping and shopping at various produce stands and restaurants. Mrs. Sanders attended various churches. She was a faithful promoter of the Christian Travelers gospel singers.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glendon "Sonny" Durham and Richard Durham; a son-in-law, James E. Dukes; and a great-grandson, Jayviere Sanders. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Dukes and Danette Sanders, both of Dover, and Jacqueline Bishop of Baltimore; a son-in-law, Johnny Bishop Sr.; her stepfa-ther, Thomas Morris of Dover; two uncles, Raymond and Creed Morgan; two sisters, Delores Mays of San Antonio, Texas, and Loretta Morris of Maryland; a brother, Joseph Morris of Dover; a sister-in-law, Essie "Teen" Durham; a brother-in-law, Garrett Mays; seven grandchildren, Misty, Billy, Tonya, Carla, J.R., Jennifer and Tiffany; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be noon Wednesday in Union Baptist Missionary Church, Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Cemetery, Dover. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.

 

Jennifer Sanders 1946-1969
4 Nov 1969
Contributed by Paul Johnson 14 Aug 2003

Jennifer M. Sanders, 23, a resident of Seeley-Beals Mill Road, RD 1, died Monday afternoon at the Wilmington Medical Center from injuries suffered in a car-train accident in the Bridgeton area a month ago. Mrs. Sanders was born in Aldine, the daughter of Robert P. and June Pierce Morris, and was the wife of Ellie G. Sanders. She had been employed at the Venice Maid Company, and more recently had worked at the Wheaton Glass & Plastics Company, in Millville.

Surviving in addition to her husband and parents, are daughter, Dianna Lynn, at home; three brothers, Robert P. Morris, Jr., of Aldine, Ira H. Morris, of Dilley, Tex., and John H. Morris of Cedarville, and four sisters, Mrs. Christine Santiago, Bridgeton, Mrs. Douglas Sanders, of Seabrook, Mrs. Ruth Ploucher and Miss Linda Morris, both of Aldine.

The Rev. Harry E. Call, pastor of the Calvary Temple, Salem, will conduct the funeral services on Friday at 2pm from the Garrison Funeral Home, 43 Fayette Street. Interment will be at Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 8:30.

 

Edward C. Saunders ~1943-2005
12/22/2005

Edward C. Saunders, 62 yrs., of Cedarville, died in Cooper Hospital/Medical Center, Camden, on Monday, December 19, 2005. He had been in failing health for the past 10 months. The husband of Martha Williams Saunders, he was born in the Springtown section of Greenwich Township and was the son of the late Elmer C. and Harriet Gould Saunders.

He had been a Cedarville resident since 1968 and prior to that had lived in Fairton. Edward was a self employed carpenter. he had formerly been employed with Wheaton Glass Co. in Millville and at the former Rainear's Diary and Major Clothing Co. in Bridgeton. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville.

Besides his wife, survivors include: one son Vience E. Saunders and his wife Charlene, Fairfield Township; one daughter, Audra J. Saunders and her husband Kenneth Goodwin, Cedarville; four sisters, Mary Hughes, Dover Del., Deletha Mosley, Fairfield Township, Pauline Cole, Fairfield Township and Joyce Chambers, Texas; 7 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer C. Saunders, Stanley Saunders and Herman Saunders and two sisters, Ida Hogan and Margaret Pierce.

Funeral services will be held in Union Baptist Temple, South Pine & Willow Streets, Bridgeton, on Monday, Dec. 26, at noon. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville. A viewing will be held in the church on Monday morning between 11:00 and 12:00 o'clock. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Cedarville. Written condolences may be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com

 

Elmer C. "Brim" Saunders 1932-1962

In profound sorrow we announce the death of Elmer C. Saunders on Sunday the 9th of December. Services will be held Thursday, December 13, 1962 from Torbert's Funeral Home, Reed & Bradford - Dover at 2 O'clock P.M. Interment at Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold, Delaware. Anna Jeanette Saunders & Children

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Herman M. Saunders Sr. ~1938-2001
31 Oct 2001

Herman M. Saunders Sr., 63, of Lawrence Township, died Monday at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Saunders was born in Greenwich and was the son of the late Elmer and Harriet Gould Saunders.

He had lived in Lawrence Township for 34 years and prior to that had resided in Fairton. Prior to retiring 8 years ago, she had been employed with the former Price Label Co. in Bridgeton for 16 years. He also enjoyed farming and his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Ridgeway Saunders, one daughter, Cheryl L. Rodman, Lawrence Township, one brother, Edward Saunders, Cedarville, four sisters, Mary Hughes, Dover, DE, DeLetha Mosley, Fairton, Pauline Cole, Fairton and Joyce Chambers, Philadelphia, Pa and two grandchildren, Rosalyn Rodman and Scott Rodman, both of Lawrence Township. He was preceded in death by a son, Herman M. Saunders, Jr., two brothers, Stanley Saunders and Elmer Saunders and two sisters, Ida Hogan and Margaret Pierce.

Rev. Ernest Moore will conduct funeral services at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, on Sunday afternoon and 2:00. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township. Friends will be received Sunday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

 

Herman M. Saunders ~1973-1997
Newspaper obituaries contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5 Mar 2001, who notes, “Sept 3, 1997”

1. Obituary:  Herman M. Saunders, 24, of Cedarville died suddenly Wednesday evening, the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Grove Street, Bridgeton. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of Herman M. and Emma Ridgeway Saunders of Cedarville.

A 1991 graduate of Bridgeton High School and 1997 graduate of Widener University, he was a lifetime resident of Cedarville. He worked as an engineer with Checkpoint Co., Thorofare, for the past year and a half.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, where he was a former chapter vice president.  He was an avid hunter, bike rider, martial arts (obituary cuts off here).
 
2. Memorial:  Herman Saunders Jr.   Jan 18, 1973 - Sept. 3, 1997   Today is your 26th birthday. There is no cake, no candles, no gifts, but the memory of you is everlasting.   Happy Birthday!!
We miss you!  Mom, Dad, Cheryl, Scott & your New Niece Rosalyn



Joseph Earl Saunders1938-2012 

Joseph Earl Saunders 73, a resident of Fairton, passed away on Thursday afternoon April 5, 2012 at home with his family by his side, under the care of Hospice. He had only been seriously ill since November.  Born in Rosenhayn on Jun. 26, 1938, he was the son of the late Leon and Malvenia (nee Gould) Saunders, and the husband of Susan (nee Ferguson) Saunders. 

Joe was a chef by trade and began his career at the age of 17 while working at the former Centerton Country Club. He and his wife Sue were self employed for 20 years managing several restaurants in the area. Joe had been currently employed for the past five years with the Bait Box Restaurant in Greenwich. Cooking was a passion he enjoyed and for several years he was the head cook during deer week for the Double Oaks Gun Club. He also enjoyed raising a garden, working in his yard, feeding and watching birds, and spending time with his dog Daisey. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Susan, his nine children Judith Edwards of Camden, Joanne Wade and her husband Alanzo, of Bridgeton, Malvine Trent of Millville, Joseph Saunders of Vineland, Richard Trent of Philadelphia, Benjamin Trent of Millville, Walter Trent of Pennsylvania, Bruce Saunders and Tony Saunders, both of Delaware, his two sisters Shirley Pierce of Vineland, Lena Pierce and her husband Robert also of Vineland, Bobby Saunders and his wife Dot of Seabrook, Marvin Saunders of Bridgeton, and Mervin Saunders and his wife Shelia of Vineland, 23 grandchildren , 23 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews and other family.  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son and grandson. 

Visitation will be Thursday, Apr. 12, 2012 at the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Township;  funeral services will be held on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2012 followed by interment in Fernwood Memorial Park. 

 

Joseph Michael Saunders Jr. ~1976-2005
25 Aug 2005

Joseph Michael Saunders Jr.,aged 29, of Vineland, died Friday, Aug. 19 in Vineland, the result of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident on South West Blvd.

The husband of Chitima McArthur Saunders, he was born in Bridgeton and was the son of Joseph M. Saunders of Cedarville and the late Linda Brown Saunders. He had been a resident of Vineland for 8 years and prior to that had resided in Camden.

Joseph had been employed with Consalo & Sons Produce in Vineland for the past 7 years.

Besides his wife and father, survivors include: two sons Joseph M. Saunders, III and Nassir Saunders, both of Vineland; two daughters Jaitima Saunders, Vineland and Rejoyce Cropper, South Carolina; two step-sons Rafael Gonzalez and Hector Gonzalez, both of Vineland; two stepdaughters Cierra McArthur and Alina Gonzalez, both of Vineland; three brothers David Saunders, Leon Saunders and Jimmy Saunders, all of Bridgeton and one granddaughter.

Rev. Curtis Johnson will conduct funeral services in the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, on Friday, Aug. 26 at noon. Burial will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Township. There will be no public viewing.

 

Leon "Big Jake" Saunders
Smoke Signals column, Cumberland County Reminder 12 Jul 2000 p 24

The Nanticoke Lenape family sends condolences to the family of Leon "Big Jake" Saunders of Upper Deerfield Township.  Leon was the son of the late Leon and Malvema (sic) Saunders, and the husband of the late Sara Hughes Saunders.  Prior to retiring on disability, he was employed by Cumberland Nursery in Fairfield Twp.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians.  He attended the Bethany Christian Church for 31 years.

Survivors include three sons, Leon Jr. And Richard, both of Philadelphia and Daniel of Upper Deerfield; two stepsons, Nathan and Carl Boardley of Fairfield Township and two stepdaughters, Grace Boardley of Fairfield Township and Michelle Eddings of Absecon; six brothers, Morris, Joseph, Robert, William, Marvin and Mervin; three sisters, Lena, Shirley and Patricia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Linda J. Saunders ~1954-200425 Sep 2004

Linda J. Saunders, 50, of Bridgeton, died Tuesday evening, September 21, 2004 in Renaissance Nursing Center, Bridgeton. She had been in failing health for the past five years. Mrs. Saunders was born in Port Norris and was the daughter of Alonzo Brown Sr. and Thelma Slater Brown of Newport. She had been a Bridgeton resident for 10 years and prior to that had lived in Cedarville. She was a member of Unity Fellowship Church of Millville.

Besides her parents, survivors include her husband, Joseph Saunders of Vineland; four sons, Michael Saunders of Vineland, David Saunders of Williamstown, Leon Saunders of Millville and Jimmy Saunders of Bridgeton; four brothers, Curtis Johnson of New Castle, Del., James Brown of Mississippi, Jerry Brown of Canada and Alonzo Brown Jr. of Newport; one sister, Fannie A. Pierce of Camden; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sidney Johnson.

Funeral services will be held in the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Hwy. 77, Upper Deerfield Twp., on Tues. afternoon September 28, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. Friends will be received Tuesday afternoon one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Written condolences may be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.

 

Morris L. Saunders 1932-2004
24 Jan 2004

Morris L. Saunders, son of the late Leon and Malvenia Gould Saunders, was born May 20, 1932 in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Morris departed this life Friday, January 16, 2004 in the Central Regional Hospital Sanford, Florida.

Mr. Saunders moved to Sanford, Florida twelve years ago from Bridgeton, N.J. He was formerly employed by Bradway Trucking for over 30 years before retiring.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Reuthena Smith Saunders, a son David Saunders, of Cocanut Creek, Fla., five daughters, Carrie Saunders, Bridgeport, Conn., Rosemary Saunders of New York, N.Y., Isabel Collins of Chesapeck, Va., Vivian Joan Saunders of Cocanut, Fla. and Juanita Herring of Sanford, Fla., stepchildren, Donald and Dwayne Long, Dwayne, Beverly, Pamela and Valerie Herring and Vinnie Newkirk, three sisters Patricia Saunders, Lena Pierce and Shirley Pierce, five brothers William, Joseph, Robert, Mervin and Marvin Saunders, 34 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be held today January 24, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 208 E. Commerce St. Bridgeton, N.J. Interment will be in the Fordville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m.



Patricia A. Saunders 1954-2008
22 Oct 2008

Patricia (Sky Turtle) A. Saunders, daughter of the late Leon and Malvenia (nee Gould) Saunders, departed this life on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at her residence. Patricia was born Jan. 23, 1954, in Bridgeton, N.J., and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Bethany Christian Church, where she was former choir member. She was a nurse's aide, having last been employed by Rainbow Nursing Center.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Bruce Baldwin; children, Nathan, Benjamin and Mark Boardley, Billye Stewart and Bridgette M. Baldwin; siblings, Joseph, Robert, Mervin, Marvin Saunders, Lena and Shirley Pierce; 9 grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the Bethany Christian Church, Burlington Road, Bridgeton, with Pastor Louis Harmon officiating. Friends may call at the church Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m., and 10-11 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Bethany Christian Church, 608 Fordville Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Written condolences and tributes may be sent via the funeral home Web site www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc., Bridgeton and Salem, N.J.

 

Russell Saunders ~1928-2005

Russell Saunders, age 77, of Camden, NJ formerly of Pennsauken, NJ on January 25, 2005 affectionately knows as 'Tex'.

Beloved husband of Mary Bryan Pierce Saunders. Russell served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944 to 1946 and was a truck driver with Camden Lime Co. for 20 years. He was also a member of Teamsters Local 676 and the American Legion- Post 473 of Camden. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Delores Mayhan (sing) and Ernest 'Shube' Bryan; nieces, Loretta, Lorraine, Mickey and Carmen; a host of other nieces, nephews and lots of friends.

Services: Tuesday-11am at the Carl Miller Funeral Home, 831 Carl Miller Blvd. Camden, NJ where friends may call after 9am. Interment: New Jersey Veterans Cemetery Arneytown, NJ.

 

Vience E. Saunders  1953-2013
19 Feb 2013

Vience E. Saunders, 50, of Cedarville, died February 15, 2013 at South Jersey Regional Medical Center in Vineland.  Born in Bridgeton on January 25, 1963 to Martha Williams Saunders of Cedarville and the late Edward Saunders, he was the husband of Shirleen Gray of Bridgeton. He had resided in Gouldtown and Cedarville for most of his life.

He had been employed with Home Depot in Vineland, Seabrook Bros. and Sons in Upper Deerfield Township and Progresso Foods in Vineland.

In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by five daughters, Nakeya Gray of Farfield Twp., Vintia Hannah of Cedarville, Vanequa Saunders of Bridgeton, Venisha Saunders of Bridgeton of Veyonce Saunders of Bridgeton; a son, Vience Saunders, Jr. of Bridgeton; a sister, Audra Saunders of Vineland and four grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, 47 Schaffer Ave., Cedarville, on Saturday, February 23rd at 11 AM.  Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cedarville. Friends will be received at the church from 9 to 11 AM prior to the services. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Cedarville. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com

 

William "Billy" David Saunders Sr. ~1944-2007
30 May 2007

William "Billy" David Saunders Sr., 63, of Millville, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Seabrook, N.J. to the late Leon and Malvinia (Gould) Saunders, he was a food processor for Aunt Kitty¹s (formerly known as Venice Maid) where he just recently retired from in 2007.

Billy leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Annette Saunders; four sons, Charles "Mike" Saunders, William (Raquel) Saunders Jr., Garth Saunders, David Brooks; one stepson, Andre¹ Boozer; two daughters, Ma¹Rita "Rel" Saunders and Ma¹Cita "Heart" Saunders; two stepdaughters Katrina Boatwright and Andrea Randolph; four brothers, Joseph Saunders, Robert Saunders, Marvin Saunders, and Mervin Saunders; three sisters, Shirley Saunders, Lena Pierce, and Patricia Saunders; 21 grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Billy was preceded in death by three brothers Leon Rollin, Morris, Melvin Saunders, and two sisters, Gertrude Pernell and Malvinia Jones.

Services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the United House of Prayer for All People, 4th St. Vineland, N.J. at 11 a.m. where friends may view at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at the Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hopewell Twp., N.J. immediately following services. Services are entrusted to EDWARDS & SON FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Bridgeton & Salem, N.J.

 


Henrietta Bernice Wilson Seals 1929-2004

Henrietta Bernice Seals was called to eternal rest on Wednesday , March 3, 2004 in Southgate Health care Center. Henrietta was born in Salem, New Jersey on December 3, 1929 to Lavinia Giles and Reese Wilson. Her nickname was "Hen" by friends close to her.

Henrietta received her education through the Salem school system. Henrietta met and married John Seals on December 3,1946. She was employed at the Salem County Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant, "CNA" until her retirement in 1994. She always found joy with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters: Joyce, Patty, and Carol of Salem New Jersey; one son Dale Seals (Barbara) of Penns Grove,New Jersey; two grandchild whom she raised, Crystal of Salem, New Jersey, Carmen who lives in Penns Grove, New Jersey; one sister, Geraldine Wade (Eugene); one aunt, Francis Williams of Pennsaulken; nine grandchildren, Rodney, Maureen, Randy, Stephen, Jayson, Devon, Carol, Kandi, and Kristen; four-teen great-grandchildren, Darrell Jr., Danielle, Drea, Tiffani, Tony, Corey, Stephan, Sebastian, Shelbey, Xavier, Braeden, Aaliyah, Tahj, and Dominique; along with cousins, relatives friends.

Henrietta was predeceased by her husband John Seals, her father, Reese Wilson, and her mother, Lavinia Giles Purnell, two sons, John and Donald Seals, and a daughter, Joan Seals- Strickland.

Henrietta attended New Jerusalem A.U.M.P. Church, 53 Woods towns Road Claysville, New Jersey, Rev. Blanche Hallman Pastor.

 

Judith Lynne Pierce-Sease ~1960-2009
10 Dec 2009

Judith Lynne Pierce-Sease, 46, of Vineland passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, while in the care of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Elmer, she grew up in Elmer and Bridgeton.

She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1981. Judith served as a nurse's aide at Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland for more than 13 years. She was a devoted family person, who loved spending time with her relatives and friends.

Judith is survived by her son, Richard Bryant III and his fiancé Christina Castro of Vineland, who anticipate the birth of Judith's grandson, Richard Bryant IV; her mother, Sarah Harmon of Millville; her father, Frank Pierce and his wife Patrica of Virginia; three sisters, Jeanne Pierce of Vineland, Jennifer Pierce of Virginia and Elizabeth Dixon of Absecon; a niece, Siani Cross of Vineland; a nephew, Roney Cross of Vineland; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, where relatives and friends will be received from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery Mausoleum in Hammonton. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Brain Injury Unit, 414 Paoli Pike, Malv ern, PA 19355; or to her family. Letters of condolence and memorial tributes may be e-mailed to the family by visiting www.pancoastfuneralhome.com.

 

Dorothy Elizabeth Perkins Seaton 1914-2007
23 Feb 2007

Dorothy Elizabeth Perkins Seaton of Dover, formerly of Chester, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in Churchman Village Nursing Center, Newark. She was 93. Mrs. Seaton was born in Greenwood.

She was a homemaker. Mrs. Seaton was a faithful member of St. Peter"s Non-denominational Church, formerly Spencer Memorial U.A.M.E. Church, Chester, where she was at one time the secretary and a member of the Missionary Ministry. Mrs. Seaton loved her church and sponsored many trips and enjoyed planting beautiful flowers around the church. Her early education was in the Greenwood, Bridgeville and Seaford areas. She moved to Chester and graduated from the Chester School.

She was the daughter of the late George E. Sr. and Nancy (Smullen) Perkins; widow of the late John S. Seaton, who died Jan. 4, 1992; and sister of the late Fred Perkins, George Perkins, Simeon Perkins, Herman Perkins, Harry Perkins, Norman Perkins, Ellen Jackson, Jane Thompson and Elsie M. Payne. She is survived by three nieces, Elsie Stewart of Wilmington, Dorothy E. May of Dover and Vivian Freeman of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; three nephews, George Perkins and Robert Perkins, both of Wilmington, and Tyrone Perkins of Sandy Hook, Ky.; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; a devoted brother-in-law, Spencer "Bill" Seaton of Chester; a sister-in-law, Bernice "Bootsey" Smith of Chester; a nephew, Judge Spencer Seaton and his family of Chester; and three special lifelong friends, Julia Sykes, Annabel Wright and Pearl Fontaine, all of Chester.

Services will be noon Monday in St. Peter"s Non-Denominational Church, Third and Jeffrey streets, Chester, where a viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will be in Haven Memorial Cemetery, Chester Township. The family will assemble at the church. Arrangements by Earl L. Foster Funeral Home, Chester.

 

Geneva Durham Senec  ~1926-2006
13 Jul 2006

Geneva “Doris” Senec, age 80, of Vineland died early Tuesday morning, July 11, 2006 at South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in declining health for the past year.  Born in Paulsboro, the daughter of the late Henry Durham and Geneva Walford Clehm she was the wife of Paul Senec. She had been a Vineland resident for 56 years, moving there from Bridgeton.

Doris had previously been employed at the former Rainbow Glass Company in Norma, Wheaton Glass Company in Millville and the former Seibel & Stern Clothing Company in Bridgeton.  She deeply loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Bachman of Dorothy and Joanne Boggs of Vineland; a stepson, Glen Senec of Dennisville; a brother, Kenneth “Duke” Durham of Fairton; three sisters, Hazel Whildin of Santa Monica, Calif., Lorraine Saunders of Palmdale, Calif. and Betty Christian of Fairton, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, John “Junior” Clehm and Ellwood Durham.

Funeral services will be held at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway # 77, Upper Deerfield Township on Thursday afternoon, July 13 at 2:30 p.m.  Burial will take place at the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Fairfield Township.  Friends may call on Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

 

Thelma Virginia Seth 1935-2003
4 Oct 2003

Thelma Virginia Seth of Atlanta, formerly of Felton, Del., died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, in DeKalb Medical Center, Atlanta. She was 67. Ms. Seth was born Oct. 16, 1935, daughter of Edith and Eldred Pritchett of Millsboro.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by three daughters, Sherita Seth of Magnolia, Del., Robin Lott of Atlanta, and Hope Bennett of Tampa, Fla.; three sons, Stanley and Quinton both of Wilmington, Del. and John of Magnolia; six sisters, Elizabeth Powell of Dover, Mary Doughty of Hartly, Doris Norwood, Josephine Pritchett and Ethel Norwood, all of Millsboro, Del., and Lowan Street-Pitt of Camden, Del.; three brothers, Daniel Pritchett of Wilmington, Eldred Pritchett Jr. of Baltimore and Samuel Pritchett of Chester, Pa.; and 18 grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday in the Millsboro Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Millsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.

 

Christopher Michael Shelton ~1995-2001

Christopher Michael Shelton of Millsboro died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in his home. He was 5.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Lynn Shelton. He is survived by a brother Harold Maurice Harmon Jr.; and an aunt, Jennifer L. Morgan of Lewes.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Del. 24 in Millsboro. Burial will be in Harmony Church Cemetery, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to: Shelton Family Fund, c/o Sussex Federal Credit Union, 1600 Del. 1, Lewes, DE 19958.


Evelyn Beatrice Handy Shelton 1917-2001

Evelyn Beatrice Handy Shelton of Millsboro died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in her home. She was 83.

Mrs. Shelton was born June 19, 1917, in Berlin, Md., the daughter of the late Bertha G. Selby and Thomas James Handy.
She worked at the Swift Poultry Co. in Georgetown for many years. She retired 15 years ago from the U.S. Postal Service in Millsboro. Whenever you saw her in the post office you were greeted with a loving smile and a kind word. She was also a caretaker for many years at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Millsboro.

Mrs. Shelton was a lifelong member of Harmony United Methodist Church, belonging to the United Methodist Society. She was a church usher and communion stewardess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Shelton Sr., in 1977.

She is survived by two sons and their wives, the Rev. John Wesley and Lois Shelton Jr. of Abingdon, Va., and William Sylvester and Audrey Shelton of New Haven, Conn.; a daughter and her husband, Elizabeth and Ronald Geary of Yeadon, Pa.; four sisters, Theodosia H. Irvin of Greenwood, Loretta Handy, Mattie Handy and Josephine Wilson, all of New Haven; two sisters-in-law, Marie Handy and Mildred Shelton of Millsboro; a brother-in-law, Thomas Shelton of Millsboro; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Del. 24 in Millsboro. Burial will be in Harmony Church Cemetery, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to: Shelton Family Fund, c/o Sussex Federal Credit Union, 1600 Del. 1, Lewes, DE 19958.

 

Jody Lynn Shelton ~1970-2001

Jody Lynn Shelton of Millsboro died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in her home. She was 30.

Ms. Shelton graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elta Mae Shelton Street. She is survived by her son, Harold Maurice Harmon Jr.; a sister, Jennifer L. Morgan of Lewes; two uncles and their wives, the Rev. John Wesley and Lois Shelton Jr. of Abingdon, Va. and William Sylvester and Audrey Shelton of New Haven; an aunt and her husband, Elizabeth and Ronald Geary of Yeadon, Pa.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Del. 24 in Millsboro. Burial will be in Harmony Church Cemetery, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to: Shelton Family Fund, c/o Sussex Federal Credit Union, 1600 Del. 1, Lewes, DE 19958.

 

Lashanda Michelle Shelton ~1993-2001

Lashanda Michelle Shelton of Millsboro died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in her home. She was 7.

Lashanda attended Millsboro East Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jody Lynn Shelton. She is survived by her brother Harold Maurice Harmon Jr.; and her aunt, Jennifer L. Morgan of Lewes.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Del. 24 in Millsboro. Burial will be in Harmony Church Cemetery, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to: Shelton Family Fund, c/o Sussex Federal Credit Union, 1600 Del. 1, Lewes, DE 19958.

 

Thomas Albert Shelton  1914-2001

Thomas Albert Shelton, of Millsboro, died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in his home. He was 87. Mr. Shelton was born Feb. 20, 1914, in Millsboro, son of the late John Plummer Sr. and Idela Hall Shelton.

He received his early education at theWarwick School. He was self-employed and also did brick and block masonry work for many years for John Satterfield of Oak Orchard. Mr. Shelton was a member ofHarmony United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie E. Shelton in 1996. He is survived by a son, Edward Hopkins, ofPhiladelphia; two daughters, Shertia S. Mahoney, of Millsboro, and Stephanie H. Shelton, of Rehoboth Beach; a sister-in-law, Mildred Shelton, of Millsboro; two granddaughters, Savannah Collins, of Wilmington, and Joanne Hopkins, of Philadelphia; two grandsons, Mark and John Hopkins, of Philadelphia; six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday atHarmony United Methodist Church, Del. 24, Millsboro, where friends may call two hours prior to the service. Rev. Claudia D. Waters will officiate. Burial will be in Harmony Church cemetery. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services,Milford.

 

Pocahontas Harmon Sewell  1915-2007

Pocahontas Harmon Sewell, 91, departed this life Friday, May 18, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, Ohio. She was born  Jun. 1, 1915 in Delaware. She was a daughter of John Westly and Lillie B. Harmon.

Her husband, Bernard Fulton Sewell, whom she married in 1935, died in 2002. Survivors include her sister, Margaret H. Currie; two sisters-in-law, Viola Harmon & Dr. Doris Sewell; four nephews, Sewell D. Horad, Sr., Juan Harmon, Walker Harmon, & Wyniaco Thomas; two nieces, Margaret Pearson & Pocahontas Corbett. 

She was a Native American and belonged to the Nanticoke Tribe. Her uncle, who at one time was the tribal chief, was featured on the cover of Time magazine dressed in his regal head gear. She attended public schools in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Dunbar High School.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sister, Margaret Currie of San Antonio; a nephew, Sewell D. Horad of Silver Springs, Md.; her great niece and caregiver, Denise (Lonnie) Johnson of Youngstown, with whom she made her home; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 1, at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Interment followed, Saturday, June 2, 2007 in National Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery, Landover, Maryland,

 

 Shirley Elnora Harmon Shock  1932-2012
Nov 20, 2012 

Shirley Elnora Harmon Shock, 80, of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, after a short but devastating illness. Shirley was born May 15, 1932, in Millsboro.  She was the daughter of the late Lillian Davis and Oscar E. Harmon.

Shirley was well known in her native Millsboro area, but she was also widely known in Charles County, Md., where she lived and worked for 35 years prior to retirement. 

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gerald (Jerry) Shock; her twin sons: Stanley and Selvin Strauss, and their wives Monica Strauss and Carol Strauss; her sister: Ardith Mosley; her brother: Edward Harmon; her daughter-in-law: Marion Wright; and a host of loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and aunts. 

A public viewing and visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.   Funeral services will then start at 1 p.m., with burial to follow at the Indian Mission United Church Cemetery where Shirley was a long time member.


Vickie Lynn Coursey Singletary   1957-2013 

Vickie L. (Coursey) Singletary, daughter of Barbara A. (Cuff) Coursey and the late Richard W. Coursey, departed this life Tuesday, July 9, 2013 while a patient at Cooper Medical Center Camdem, NJ. 

Mrs. Singletary was born June 22, 1957 in Bridgeton where she was a life long resident. Vickie just recently retired from So. Woods State Prison where she was a Communication Operator. She was a 1975 graduate of Bridgeton High School and member of Union Baptist Temple. 

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Antonio Singletary, son Richard Brent Coursey, mother Barbara "Bobbie" Coursey, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. 

Services will be held Tuesday July 16, at 11AM at Union Baptist Temple 30 MLK Jr Way bridgeton, with Pastor Albert L. Morgan, officiating. Intermet will be in Overlook Cemetery. Family and friends may attend a vieiwing at the church Tuesday from 9 am - 11 am.


Cornelius Oliver Sisco Sr. 1903-2001

Cornelius Oliver Sisco Sr. of Chestertown, formerly of Quaker Neck, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, in Magnolia Hall Nursing Center, Chestertown. He was 98. Mr. Sisco was born Aug. 10, 1903, in Skinner Neck, outside of Rock Hall, son of the late Wesley and Mary Boyer Sisco.

He was exposed to normal grade schooling afforded by blacks of his era. However, he was educated in the world of work, hard knocks and experience. This life education endowed him to give counseling to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and strangers. He enjoyed the rural setting of his birthplace, but never ventured far from home. Mr. Sisco's employment as a waterman, farmer and yardman fortified him with faith, hope and the assurance that "I'll be all right". Old watermen don't fly away. They simply sail from shore to shore. There he goes, here he comes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Etta Graves; three brothers, Clarence, Rossie and Elwood; three sisters, Halley, Clara and Gertrude; and a daughter, Margaret Thompson.

He is survived by two sons, Cornelius Oliver Sisco Jr. of Quaker Neck and James Edward Sisco of Washington Park; three daughters, Mary Iola Bacon of Bloomfield, N.J., Shirley Ann Jones and Darlene Benita Roberts of Worton; two sons-in-law, Marvin Jones and Paul Roberts of Worton; two daughters-in-law, Beatrice Sisco of Quaker Neck and Carol Sisco of Washington Park, 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, where friends may also call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Church Cemetery Pomona. Arrangements by: Walley Funeral Service, Chestertown.

 

George Moses Sisco ~1936-2001

George Moses Sisco of Rock Hall died Friday, May 4, 2001, in Kent & Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. He was 65. Mr. Sisco was born in Rock Hall, son of the late Moses and Virginia Sisco. He attended the public schools of Kent County, Md.

Before his retirement, he was employed in Delaware as a construction worker. He attended Aaron United Methodist Church, Rock Hall, where he sang with The Inspirational Men of Aaron. Mr. Sisco was a member of Local Labor Union 199.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Sisco of Rock Hall; three children, Monica Sisco, Sheldon Sisco and Myron Sisco, all of Chestertown; a stepson, Wilbur Wilson of Georgetown, Del.; a brother, Marvin Sisco of Rock Hall; a sister, Yvonne Sisco Burdon of Vista, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. today at Aaron United Methodist Church, Rock Hall. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, where friends also may call two hours prior to the ceremony. The Rev. Carol S. Hopkins will officiate. Arrangements by James A. Perkins Funeral Home, Rock Hall.

 

Alice Grinage Smith ~1872-1933
14 Sep 1933

Mrs. Alice Grinage Smith, 61, formerly of Waynesburg, died at the Home of the Aged in Pittsburgh, Sunday morning, September 1 0, at 5 o'clock. She had been in ill health for several years and death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Smith was a daughter of William and Elizabeth Grinage, and was born near Holbrook, where she spent her early life. She was for a numbe r of years a member of the Holbrook Christian church. Upon her removal to Waynesburg, she was united with the A.M.E. church, taking an active interes t in the affairs of the church as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Andrew Kisner, of Houston; Mrs. William Bruce, of Waynesburg, and Ross Grinage, of Washington. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the ho me of her sister, Mrs. William Bruce, East College street, Waynesburg, conducted by Rev. G.B. Duff. Interment in G reen Mount cemetery.

 

Alvin A. Smith  1925 - 2013
http://www.stanleysmemorialchapel.com/book-of-memories/1496094/Smith-Alvin/obituary.php

Alvin A. "Puz" Smith was born in Mt. Royal, NJ, on October 2, 1925, to the late Rosie Wright Smith and William U. Smith.

As a youngster, he attended Mt. Royal School, Clarksboro School, Mickleton School and Swedesboro High School, graduating in 1943. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 and served in World War II, in the Pacific Theater in Okinawa, until 1946. He was a member of the Anthony T. Calista VFW Post 5579 of Gibbstown, NJ. Every Veterans Day, he and other members of the VFW post would place flags on graves of war veterans in East Greenwich Township, NJ. 

He was a dedicated of employee of Mobil Oil Refinery, where he worked as an Instrument technician for 40 years. He also was a skilled electrician and plumber, and he had a plumbing business on the side for many years. Often, he would do plumbing work free of charge for churches and for elderly people. 

He was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, and he spent weekends and summer evenings tilling his soil with his rototiller and his red tractor. He planted rose bushes, tulips, hyacinths and daffodils to beautify his home and yard. Every year he grew bushels of corn, lima beans, string beans, tomatos and strawberries, to name a few, often giving vegetables away for others to enjoy. 

Alvin was a dedicated and faithful member of the Angel Visit Baptist Church in Mt. Royal, where he served as a member of the Trustee Board. He was board president for many years. He enjoyed going to church and attending Bible Study Wednesday evenings. 

He met the love of his life, Harriet Rose Goldsboro, at Franklinville Rollerskating Rink. Harriet and Alvin later got married and had four children. He loved spending time with his family, taking his family on summer trips to Cape May. He also enjoyed photography, sports, Phillies games, and attending the Philadelphia Flower Show each year. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Harriet Rose Goldsboro Smith; two sons, Keith A. Smith (Theresa) and Gregory D. Smith (Diane); two daughters, Tracy R. Smith and Dr. Stacy L. Smith; six grandchildren, Jaime, Joshua, Nicole, Jarred, Melinda and Devon; eight sisters-in-law, 6 brothers-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his four brothers: William S. Smith, Donald Smith, Earl Smith and Charles Smith. 

Service Information: Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 11:00am, Angel Visit Baptist Church, 15 North St., Mt. Royal, NJ.

Interment Information, Gates of Heaven Memorial Park, 165 Mantua Rd., Mt. Royal, NJ.  Reception Information, Angel Visit Baptist Church, 15 North St., Mt. Royal, NJ

 

Beulah Mosley Smith 1896-1987

In Loving Memory Of Beulah Mosley Smith, August 6, 1896 - January 7. 1987. Service: Monday, January 12, 1987 - 10:00 a.m., Lamott A.M.E. Church 15th & Cheltenham Avenue Lamott, Pennsylvania 19126

Funeral Program Obituary: Beulah M. Smith was born in Cheswold, Delaware on August 6, 1896. She was a daughter of Charles H. Mosley and Annie E. Dean Mosley and was the eighth of twelve children. Beulah grew up in the Immanuel Union Methodist Church of Cheswold.

In her late teens, she moved to Wayne, Pennsylvania and joined St. John's A.M.E. Church where she met and later married Joel C. Smith. Of this union were born two children: Kathryn Lorraine Smith and Joel C. Smith, Jr.

Around 1920, they moved to Philadelphia where they became members of St. Matthew's A.M.E. Church, and later moved back to Wayne, Pennsylvania where they built their home and renewed their membership in St. John's A.M.E. Church.

She was a diligent worker in the Sunday School and various other church organizations. Among her community activities was board member of the Neighborhood League of Wayne.

There was an early attempt to segregate the Tredyffin Township Schools. She was active as a leader in curtailing this attempt along with assistance from Raymond Pace Alexander.

Seven years after the death of her husband she moved to Lamott to live with her daughter and family and immediately transferred her church membership to the Lamott A.M.E. Church where she became an active and devoted member.

Beulah is survived by her son, daughter, three grandsons and two great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Professional services by G. Frank Page, Jr. Funeral Home, 1748 W. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19140, 215-225-0576.



Cynthia Ridgway Smith ~1921-1999

September 15, 1999 - Cumberland Free Newspaper

Note by RoseMarie Ridgeway: “Daughter of Lewis Ridgway and Cynthia Durham Ridgway”

Cynthia Smith, 78, of Hopewell Twp.; Died September 9, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Mark and Matthew both of Hopewell Twp.; Two sisters, Naomi Ridgway of Millville, and Christina Ridgway of Bridgeton,; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.



Elizabeth Ellen Burton Harmon Smith ~1909-2006
12 Apr 2006

Elizabeth Ellen Burton Smith, 97, of Millsboro, died Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Green Valley Terrace,Millsboro, DE. Mrs. Smith was born in Millsboro, the daughter of the late Harvey Burton and Emma Harmon Burton.

She was a self-employed cook.  She was deeply in volved in the church throughout her life.  She served in many church organizations and was the last surviviing member of the United Gospel Choir and the Burton Sisters Singers of Millsboro, DE.  She traveled all over theEastern Shore performing.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dave Harmon and Edward Smith; her children, Sylvester Harmon, Cornelius Harmon, Grace Barnhill and Charlotte Burton. She is survived by a son, Voyd Harmon and his wife Bettie of Millsboro; a daughter, Vanessa Smith of Lewes; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at noon, Sunday, April 15, atHarmony United Methodist Church, Route 24, Millsboro, with the Rev. Claudia Waters presiding. Burial will be in Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery,Millsboro, DE. Contributions are suggested toHarmony United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1435, Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home,Millsboro, DE.To send online condolences, visit Delmarvaobits.com.



Helen E. Smith ~1918-2000
September 14, 2000

Helen E. Smith, 82, of Pilesgrove Township died Sept. 6 at home. Born in Ridgely, Md., daughter of the late Raymond and Lavenia Coursey, she was educated in Ridgely. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, John; three son, George and Donald, both of Pilesgrove and Marvin of New York; a daughter, Deloris of Egg Harbor Township; a brother, Raymond Coursey of Atlantic City; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services are noon Saturday in Mount Zion A.M.E. Fenwick Church, Woodstown-Alloway Road, Pilesgrove, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Pilesgrove. Arrangements are by Bagwell Funeral Home, Penns Grove.



Joel C. Smith 1895-1965

Funeral Program: We regret to inform you of the death of Joel C. Smith, 971 Henry Avenue, Wayne, which occurred on Sunday, May 23, 1965. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 27, 1965 at 11 a.m. at the St. John's A.M.E. Church, Highland Avenue, Wayne. Viewing will be held after Services. Interment - Gulph Christian Church Cemetery, West Conshohocken, Pa. James L. Minus, Funeral Director, 204 Lippincott Avenue, Ardmore, Pa. Midway 9-2184
 
 

Marilyn Z. Jackson Spataro  1960-2012
Feb 26, 2012

Marilyn Z. Jackson Spataro, 51, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly ofNew Castle, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. She was born Feb. 28, 1960, in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Burton) Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory, her son, Tony Spataro; fiance Victor South; sisters, Melissa Anderson and Marion L. Lowman (Lucy); and brothers Delvernie and Herman Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Spataro; and brothers, Tommy and Norman Jackson.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 11, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Burial was private.

 

Mary Francis Burton Smith 1928-2013
5 May 2013 

Age 84, passed on April 23, 2013.

Born in Wilmington, DE on Nov. 8, 1928. Departed on Apr. 23, 2013 and resided in Wilmington, DE. Public Viewing: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Homegoing Celebration Service: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 11:00 am. Cemetery:  Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery

She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 daughter, Sundra Lee Lucas; 2 grandchildren, Terry Lee and Keesa Daniels (Gilmore); 3 great grandchildren, Kyesha Daniels, Mark Daniels, Jr. and Markeesa Gilmore; sister of Deacon Benjamin Burton (Adell); Dorena Morris; dedicated nephew Chief Omawalli Walker and a host of nieces and nephews; dedicated friend and neighbor, Yvonne Brown.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Smith; parents, Rosetta and Minister Eurie Burton, Sr.; siblings, Eurie Burton, Jr. and Viola Walker.

 

Rose Elizabeth Blair Spivey 1922-1994
Contributed by Lishia Durham Heard

Thanksgiving Service for Sunrise January 17 1922 - Sunset January 26, 1994 Rose Elizabeth Spivey, Thursday, February 3, 1994, 10 O’clock a.m., The Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica, 3600 Baring Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, The Rev. Dr. Samuel Adu-Andoh, Celebrant.

On January 26,1994, our beloved mother and grandmother, Rose Elizabeth Spivey departed from this earth. We are blessed to carry on her spirit. She was born on January 17,1922 in Media, Pennsylvania.

She graduated from Bartam High School and later married Johnson Spivey. From this union came eight children: Rose, Rowena, Johnson, Joseph, Gilbert, Beverly, Wanda, Karen, and one step-son, George.

Rose was a supervisor for the Social Security Administration. In her retirement years she devoted her time to her family, traveling and the arts. To everyone she met she expressed the importance of higher education, and appreciation of the arts.

She lived with dignity, pride and self-respect. She exemplified the beautiful qualities of life where ever she went. Rose in her beauty and elegance was truly a floral essence.

She was the driving force of her family, compassionate, warm and loving person. Her deeds with her friends and those in need will always be remembered with love.

Our beloved Rose leaves behind seven children, 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Dorothy, Flora and Muriel; two sisters-in-law, Mabel and Gertrude; three sons-in-law, Marvin, Teklu, and Charles; nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Special Note. The family requests that donations be made to The Mental Health Association of Southern Pennsylvania, 311 S. Juniper Street, Room 902, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Professional Services By Harold C. Palmer Funeral Service. Inc., Main Office Palmer Funeral Home, Harold C. Palmer, FD, 16 North 53rd Street, Phila., PA 19139 (215) 472-0548. Btranch Office Williams & Palmer Funeral Home, Walter F. Williams, FD, 7103 Woodland Avenue, Phila., PA 19142 (215) 729-7229.
 
 

 

Carolyn Starrett ~1942-1999

Carolyn Starrett of Dover died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in her home, surrounded by her immediate family. She went to be with the Lord after a two-year fight against breast cancer. She was 57.

Mrs. Starrett was born in Shelby, Mich., the daughter of Eleanor and Charles Wright, one of four children. She attended college at Indiana Wesleyan in Marion, Ind., where she met her husband, the Rev. Robert W. Starrett. Mrs. Starrett and her husband served churches in Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and four churches in Delaware, both retiring on July 1, 1999.

She loved life, the God she served, her family, young children and music. Mrs. Starrett was instrumental in starting the Wesley Preschool and Day Care at Wesley United Methodist Church, where she taught for 17 years. She also founded the Children's Choirs at the Wyoming United Methodist Church. She was an avid singer and pianist; leading children's choirs and singing faithfully in the adult choir at Wesley, Wyoming and Ebenezer United Methodist churches. She founded the Children's Choir. She finished her teaching career by serving nine years at St. Marks UMC pre-kindergarten.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Laurie Lyn Starrett of Dover and Christie Carol Starrett of New York City; a son, Robert Charles Starrett of New Cumberland, Pa.; a granddaughter, Sabrina Lyn Gonzalez of Dover; a sister, Shirley Hayes of Flushing, Mich.; and two brothers, Robert Wright of Shelby, Mich., and Richard Wright of Los Angeles.

Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley United Methodist Church, on the corner of State Street and Loockerman Street in Dover, where friends may call from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Friends may also call from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: Carolyn Starrett Memorial Fund, Wyoming United Methodist Church, 112 Broad St., Wyoming, DE 19934.

 

Nathaniel John Edward Stevens Sr. 1922-1999

Nathaniel John Edward Stevens Sr. of Dover died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in Westminster Village Nursing Center, Dover. He was 77.  Mr. Stevens was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Parkers, the son of the late Bertha Stevens and James Cartwright.

He served in World War II, achieving the rank of sergeant.  Mr. Stevens worked for many years at Dover Air Force Base as a labor supervisor for the John Furge Co.  He was known for his ability to master difficult tasks and move through obstacles to achieve positions that were not available to men of his years.  Mr. Stevens was known for his keen ability to dress and was always wearing a sharp hat. He was an excellent cook and loved fine automobiles.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Stevens and Thomas Stevens; and a sister, Margaret Adams.  He is survived by five children, Nathaniel J. Stevens Jr. of Clayton, Thomas I. Stevens of Dover, Douglas A. Stevens of Hartly, Cynthia M. Stevens of Dover and Larry J. Stevens of Sewell, N.J.; three brothers-in-law, William Mosley, Leroy Mosley and Orville Mosley; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Stevens and Diane Stevens; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Hutchins and Catherine Stevens; two nieces; five nephews; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins.

A service will be noon Saturday at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, West Division Street, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Dover.

 

 

Clara Steward 1865-1939
Notes:
Birth: 1865; Death: Mar. 16, 1939
Obituary: age at death 72 = birth year 1866/1867; Headstone: birth year = 1865.
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

STEWARD - In Bridgeton, N.J., March 16, 1939, Clara, daughter of the Late William and Sarah P. Steward, aged 72 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Menon Gould, No. 567 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, Sunday afternoon, March 19, at 1:30 o'clock. Interment in Gouldtown Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral service from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Menon Gould, No. 567 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, Sunday afternoon, March 19, at 1:30 o'clock. Interment in Gouldtown Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.


Eulalie L. Steward 1910-2002

1. Obituary: Eulalie L. Steward, 91, of Hopewell Township, died Sunday in Cumberland Manor. Mrs. Steward was born in Hopewell Township and was the daughter of the late Eli Loatman Sr. and Annie Concealor Loatman. The wife of the late E. Emerson Steward, she had been a lifetime resident of Hopewell Township.

She was a teacher by profession and prior to her retirement in 1980, she was a reading teacher and had taught in the Bridgeton School System in South Avenue, Cherry Street and Vine Street Schools. She was a graduate of Hopewell Township High School, Class of 1928 and in 1930 graduated the former Glassboro Normal School. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church where she had been a Lay Reader and was a member of the church choir and Episcopal Church Women. She was also a member of Hopewell Township High School Alumni and enjoyed writing, poetry and photography. In 1983, she was awarded Distinguished Alumni of Glassboro College.

Survivors include: one daughter, Mollie A. Steward, Hopewell Township and one brother, George Harmon, Bridgeton. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Loatman and Eli Loatman, Jr. and six sisters, Maude Durham, Julia Durham Seeney, Mary Loatman, Edna Vaughan, Sallie Miller and Anna Loatman.

Rev. Dr. Edward E. Martin Jr. will read the Burial Office and celebrate a Requiem Eucharist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 186 East Commerce St., Bridgeton, on Thursday evening at 7:30. Interment in Broad Street Cemetery, Bridgeton. Friends will be received Thursday between 6 and 7:30 p.m., prior to the services in the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Township.

2. Eulalie Loatman Steward  
4/9/2002     
Contributed by JonMiller1@aol.com

Regretably, I report that my Aunt Eula, sister to my mom, Sara Loatman Miller, died on Sunday after, April 7, at 2pm, 2002 at the Cumberland County Manor in Bridgeton, NJ. She is survived by her daughter and only child, Mollie Steward.

Eulalie was the last survivor and youngest of Eli Loatman Sr and Anne Concealer's children. She would have been 92 in June of this year.

There will be a viewing from 6:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, April 11, 2002 at St Andrews Episcopal Church in Bridgeton. There will be a service following the viewing in the church. The burial will be on Friday morning.

 

Frank Steward ~1923-1998
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5/19/2000, who notes, “They had no children, Jeffery was adopted , he knows all about it.”

1 Obituary: Frank Steward, 75, of Bridgeton died Friday in Cumberland Manor.

Born in Bridgeton, son of the late Frederick and Charlotte Gould Steward, he had been employed with Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Bridgeton for many years. After his retirement in 1984, he worked for Cumberland County College for seven years in the maintenance department. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Fordville United Methodist Church, the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of Bridgeton, the Quarter Century Club of Owens-Illinois and the Onized Club. He was a former member of Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club.

Surviving are five grandchildren, Teka, Tonia, Louise, Latasha and Aaron; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Isbella Louise (nee Robinson) a son, Jeffrey; six brothers, Stephen, Raymond, Leon, Percy, Ambros and John; and two sisters, Edwina Blackiston and Hortence Jackson.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, CarlIs Corner, where friends may call after 11:30 am. Burial will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Township.

2. Death Notice: STEWARD, Frank of Bridgeton, N.J. on Friday, October 16, 1998. Aged 75 years. Husband of the late Isbella Louise Robinson Steward. Father of the late Jeffery Steward. Grandfather of Teka, Tonia, Latasha and Aaron.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services without further notice from the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Bridgeton, N.J. on Tuesday afternoon October 20 at 1:00 o’clock. Interment will be made in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Township, N.J. Friends may call on Tuesday between the hours of 11:30 and 1:00 o’clock at the funeral home.

 

Isabella Louise Steward ~1924-1995
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5/19/2000, who notes, “May 6, 1995.”

Isabella Louise Steward, 71, of Bridgeton died Saturday morning in South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division.

Born in Kent County, Del., she moved to Cumberland County at an early age. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Isabella H. Driggus Robinson. She was owner and operator of Steward’s Beauty Shop for 37 years, retiring in 1994. She was a long time member of the St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville, where she was a member of the usher board. She also was a member of the Nanticoke Leni-Lenape Indians, South Jersey Beauticians Association and the Colonial Riders Club. She was a 1943 graduate of Bridgeton High School and a graduate of Apex Beauty Culture School of Philadelphia.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Steward; a son Jeffery Steward of Bridgeton: a sister Mary Ridgeway of Fairfield Township; a brother Albert B. Robinson of Fairfield Township, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Tuesday at noon in St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville, with Pastor Fontain Shockley officiating. Interment will be in Fordville Cemetery, Fairfield Township. Friends may call at the church after 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton.



James Steward, Jr. 1931-1984
1/17/1984
Contributed by Paul Johnson 5 Jun 2003

James Leon Steward Jr Junior of 225 S. East Avenue died Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. Born in Vineland he was a Bridgeton resident all his life and was the husband of Alice M. Steward and the son of Bernice P. Steward of Bridgeton.

He was employed by Owens Illinois Glass Co for the past 32 years. Mr. Steward was a member of the Ionic Lodge No. 40 of Bridgeton, president of the Ionic Square Club, a first degree Eastern Star, a member of the Townsmen Club and a past member of the Bridgeton Fire Department. He also served on the Bridgeton Human Relations Commission.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, James Leon 3rd of Toledo, Ohio; a daughter Daffney Marie Pierce of Bridgeton; two brothers, Harold of Bridgeton and Floyd of Toledo; a sister Jacqueline Wise of Toledo, and five grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday at 8pm from Mt. Pisgah Union American Methodist Episcopal with the Rev. Dr. Andrew A. Watson officiating. Interment will be made in Gouldtown Memorial Park on Friday at 10am. Friends will be received Thursday evening two hours prior to the services with fraternal services at 7. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lively Funeral Home.

 

 

Thaddeus S. Steward, Jr. 1916-1943
Notes:
Birth: 1916 Death: Apr. 2, 1943
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

STEWARD - In Hopewell Township on April 2, 1943, Thaddeus, Jr., son of Cecile and the late Thaddeus Steward, Sr., aged 27 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to the services on Tuesday morning, April 6, at 11 o'clock from the parlor of Cornelius J. Mack, Jr., 22 Academy St., Bridgeton. Interment in Gouldtown Cemetery.

 

 

William Steward 1840-1927
Notes:
Birth: May 9, 1840; Death: Dec. 1, 1927
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

WILLIAM STEWARD LAID AT REST

Many Tributes Paid Retired Newspaper Man at the Funeral Service

The funeral services of the late William Steward, the venerable retired newspaper man and author of the book entitled "Gouldtown," took place at his late residence Monday afternoon, and were largely attended. The services were noteworthy for their impressive simplicity and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Parks, of Gouldtown. A discourse highly eulogizing the deceased was delivered by the Rev. Alexander H. Pierce, a retired A. M. E. minister, also of Gouldtown, who had been a life-long friend of Mr. Steward.

Mrs. Mary Felts Dixon, niece, gave an interesting sermonette preceding the address by the principal speaker, which she called "Uncle Will's Sermon," because he had told her he wanted her to preach a sermon on John 3:16 "For God so loved," etc. Beautifully, Mrs. Dixon, who is an evangelist, outlined the points which "Uncle Will" gave as to how God in love created the world, in love prepared it for man's life on earth, in love fixed the penalty for man's transgression, and in love prepared the plan for the Redemption work of Jesus and in love gave his only begotten Son to re-establish the sonship of man.

Rev. Mr. Pierce spoke upon the entire 91st Psalm, but dwelt upon the second verse chiefly. Feelingly he showed the worth of the deceased to the community, to his race and to humanity at large, and how he had labored to lead the freedman to the light of citizenship in post-civil war reconstruction days, and how after this was passed, attention was directed to the higher ideals of humanitarianism. In a very few well-directed remarks the speaker beautifully covered the high spots in the life and character of the departed one.

Many and beautiful floral designs were sent, and among them sprays from the Independent Church of Gouldtown, Captain and Mrs. Frank R. Steward, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. W. Durisoe, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cowan, W. C. Gould and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gould, employees of the Bridgeton Shirt Factory, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pierce, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Gould, together with many other designs. The pallbearers were six grandsons of the deceased: Clair[e], Earl, Romaine and Vernon Pierce; Douglas and Stanley Gould.

In attendance from out-of-town points were Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Romaine Pierce, of Philadelphia; T. Claire Pierce, Princeton; Leslie Gould, Cheyney, Pa.; Amos Pierce, Chester, Pa.; Douglas Gould, Phialdelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gould, Woodbury.

 


Cecilia M. Stewart 1951-2013

Cecilia M. Stewart, 62, of Upper Deerfield Twp. died on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Inspira Regional Medical Center in Vineland following three years of declining health. Born in Fairton, N.J. on January 25, 1951 to the late Irving Durham, Sr. and Ellen Johnson Durham, she was the wife of Edwin Stewart. Cecilia had been a resident of Upper Deerfield Twp. for the past 28 years and prior to that had lived in Fairfield Twp.

She was self employed as a home health caregiver to those in need and had also been previously employed by Owens Illinois Glass Co. in Bridgeton. She was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians to which she was known as "One with too many children". Cecilia attended Maranatha Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, Ed, she is survived by four sons, Howard Pierce, III of Upstate NY, Bryan Pierce of Ovid, NY, Michael Pierce of Vineland and Jon Allen Stewart of Upper Deerfield Twp.; seven sisters, Rebecca Rivera of Bridgeton, Ellen Durham of Rosenhayn, Noa Brooks of Bridgeton, Lindy Brown of Ocean City, Kathleen Hannah of Vineland, Joyce Durham of VA and Marie Bailey of Fairfield Twp.; a brother, Irving "Butch" Durham, Jr. of Fairfield Twp. and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Allen Durham and Jeffrey Carl Durham.

Funeral Services will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church, 1524 Bridgeton-Millville Pike (Rt. 49) Millville on Monday, November 4th at 11 AM. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Hopewell Twp. Friends will be received at the church from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com

 

 

Charles C. Stewart 1874-1937
Notes:
Birth: Aug., 1874; Death: Mar. 17, 1937
Son of: Edward Stewart & Violetta (Gould) Stewart
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

STEWART - In Gouldtown, N.J., on March 17, 1937, Charles C. Stewart.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Sunday afternoon, March 21, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of Elizabeth Lively, on Fairton road. Interment Gouldtown Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening, 7 to 9 p.m.

 

Elizabeth J. Gould Stewart 1860-1936
Notes:
Birth: 1860 Death: Sep. 30, 1936
Contributed by Debbie Pierce via John C. Carter

STEWART - In Gouldtown, N.J., on Sept. 30, 1936, Elizabeth J. Stewart, wife of Joseph Stewart.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, 1936, at 1 o'clock from her daughter's, Mrs. Kennard Cuff, 47 Fremont St. Service at 2 o'clock from Trinity A.M.E. Church, Gouldtown. Interment, Gouldtown Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

 

Louis Harry Stewart Jr.  ~1934-2003
23 May 2003

Louis Harry “Abe” Stewart Jr., 69, of Bridgeville, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in his home.

Mr. Stewart received his early schooling at Lewes Jr./Sr. High School. He attended William Jason High School in Georgetown. He would then further his education at Delaware State College (now University). While attending there, he became a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Delaware State Education As­sociation. Mr. Stewart received his bachelor’s degree in education.

He began his first year of teaching at the Indian Mission, Lewes, andPhyllis Wheatley School in Bridgeville. He was gainfully em­ployed with Woodbridge School District and one of its predecessors,Bridgeville School District, for 39 years until his retirement in 1994.

He married Patricia Carney June 22, 1963. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Y. Stewart of Bridgeville; two daughters, Thay­er Stewart of Milford and Natasha Stewart of Bridgeville; two sons, Leonard Maull of Dover and Keith Wylie of Lewes; three grand­sons, Vernon Brown Jr. and Brian Wylie, both of Milford, and Brandon Wylie of Lewes; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Kenyan and Novis Parker of Frederick, Md. and Granville Stewart of Lewes; three sisters, Sarah Stewart lona Stewart and Antoinette Handy, all of Lewes; an uncle and an aunt by marriage, Clarence and Pauline Stewart of Lewes; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Helena Fields and Earl Fields Sr. of Lincoln, and Virginia and Clyde Parker of Milford; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; one special cousin, Katherine “Kitty” Perry of Dover; and three special friends, Clifford Jackson of Bridgeville, Nelson Brewington of Greenwood and George Benson of Seaford.

Services were held in Woodbridge Elementary School,Greenwood, with burial private.

 

Robert W. Stewart Sr. ~1915-1999
(Written Note:  Death date 4/25/99.  Salem Sunbeam, Tues., April 27, 1999, pg. A-7.)

1.  Obituary: Robert W. Stewart Sr., 84, of Mannington Township died  Sunday in Atlantic City Medical Center, Mainland Division, Galloway Township.

Born in Morristown, son of the late John A. and Elizabeth VanOrden Stewart, he lived most of his life in Salem and Mannington. Mr. Stewart worked at DuPont’s Plant I, Carneys Point Township, until retiring in 1976 with 32 years of service.  He attended Broadway United Methodist Church, Salem.

Surviving are two sons, E. Gene Stewart of Carneys Point and Robert W. Jr. of Mannington; a brother, William of Florida; two sisters, Katherine of New Jersey and Shirley of Oklahoma; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Wildermuth Stewart, in 1992; four brothers, John A., Alfred, Warren and Kenneth; and two sisters, Ruth Stewart and Helen Bradbury.

Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Laughrey Funeral Home, 1 N. Broadway, Pennsville, where friends may call one hour prior.  Burial will be in First Baptist Cemetery, Salem.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mannington Township Fire Co., Salem-Woodstown Road, Salem, NJ 08079.

 

Viola Durham Stewart 1926-2004
22 Oct 2004

Viola Durham Stewart of Dover died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was 77. Mrs. Stewart was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Kenton, daughter of the late Elmira Durham Fisher and Leonard Grigsby.

She was educated at Booker T. Washington School and Delaware State College. She was employed as a health care provider until her retirement in 1990. Mrs. Stewart moved to Katie B. Jackson Senior Citizen Complex in West Philadelphia in 1991 and became treasurer of the Tenants Council and enjoyed participating in a variety of activities. She was always available to those who needed her. She was also affiliated with the Eastern Star in Philadelphia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold James Stewart; and her sister, Phyllis Durham Dangerfield. She is survived by four nephews, Ronald Thorpe of Dover, Joe Brown and Ricky Brown, both of Syracuse, N.Y. and Darryl Durham of San Francisco; three nieces, Esther Brown and Sandra Stevenson, both of Dover, and Elizabeth Holland of Philadelphia; and a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be noon Saturday in the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division St., Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Emmanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cheswold.

 

Clayton W. Still 1945-2009
10 Oct 2009 

Clayton W. Still, son of William "Cookie" Still Sr. and the late Rebecca (nee Pierce) Still, departed this life Thursday while a resident of Salem County Nursing Home.

Mr. Still was born May 22, 1945, in Bridgeton, and moved to Salem five years ago from Connecticut.  He leaves to cherish his memory his father, William Still Sr.; a daughter, Dawn M. Still; five brothers, Roger W. Still, Brian Keith Wilkerson, Earl L. Dunne, Wesley J. Still and Vincent R. Dunne; five sisters, Annamary Butler, Wanda Saltmarch, Joyce Rolle, Juanita Layne and Kimberly Still; one grandchild; and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother and sister, William Jr. and Antoinette R. Taylor. 

Services will be held Tuesday at noon at the Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc.,

166 Seventh St., Salem, with Rev. Johnny Summuel officiating. IntermentCedar Hill MemorialParkHopewell Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Condolences and written tributes may be sent via the funeral home Web site, www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com.

 


Rebecca Mae Pierce Still 1929-2004
Notes:
Birth: Jan. 17, 1929; death Sep. 21, 2004

Rebecca M. Still, 75, of Salem, formerly of Bridgeton, died Tuesday, September 21, 2004, in the Memorial Hospital of Salem County. She had been in failing health for the past 7 years. Mrs. Still was born in Trenton and was the daughter of the late Irving Pierce, Sr. and Angeline Winchester Pierce. She had lived in Salem for 4 years and prior to that had been a resident of Bridgeton.

She had formerly been employed with the Cumberland Manor Nursing Center. She enjoyed dancing and shopping.

Survivors include: five daughters, Anna Mary Butler, Salem, Antionette Renee Taylor, Woodbury, Joyce M. Rolle, Williamstown , Juanita R. Layne , Pennsgrove and Lavonne Butler, Lorraine, Ohio; four sons, Clayton W. Still, Lorraine, Ohio, Roger W. Still, Woodbury, Earl Lawrence Dunne, Sr. and Vincent R. Dunne, Sr., both of Salem; four brothers, William Pierce, Jacksonville, Fla., Alvin Pierce, Fairton, Robert Pierce, Clarks Pond and Terry Pierce, Bridgeton; four sisters, Lucille Bell, Mays Landing, Frances Sanders and Trina Harold both of Bridgeton and Dorothy Pierce, Hopewell Township; twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and two great - great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William C. Still, Jr., four brothers, Mason H. Pierce, Irving C. Pierce, Fred Pierce and Charles Pierce and two sisters, Mary Doris Austin and Libby Pierce.

Rev. Mark Stoddard will conduct funeral services in Mt. Calvary 7th Day Adventist Church, 5 Union St., Salem, on Monday afternoon, Sept. 27, at 1:00 O'clock. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Hopewell Township. Friends will be received Monday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Padgett Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Township.

 

Helen Durham Stith
16 Mar 1972

Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo 3/27/00. [Note by JAR: Helen was the daughter of Walter Elias Durham and Rosie Wilson Green.]

STITH -- March 13, 1972, Helen (nee Durham) of 2310 Beechwood St. Widow of Waldorf E. Stith. Beloved mother of Enos Pierce, Alfred Pierce, Harry Bowles Jr., and Edgar S. Bowles, grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 1, sister of Robert E., Wilbur, Howell and Marshall Durham and Mrs. Elizabeth Blair. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing Fri., Mar. 17, 6 to 8 P. M., POWELL FUNERAL HOME, 2432-34 N. 27th St. Funeral service, Sat., Mar. 18, 10 A. M., Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica, 3600 Baring St. Int. Mt. Lawn Cem.



Walt "Pierre" Strickland ~1964-2008
16 Jan 2008

Walt “Pierre” Strickland, 43, of Bridgeton, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at the South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center, Vineland, N.J., after an extended illness. Born in Bridgeton, N.J., to the late Joseph Eugene Colson and Ella Versey Williams, he was a laborer for Local No. 415, Pleasantville, N.J., where he was a shop steward.

Pierre enjoyed his dogs, spending time with his family, especially his daughters, and hosting large family cook outs. Pierre often prayed after accepting Christ into his life.

Pierre leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Evelyn “Sharon” Strickland; his mother, Ella Williams; three daughters, Zaleen (Ivan) Heigh-Concepcion, Shavon Loatman, and Madison Pierre Strickland; one stepdaughter, Tashelle Lee; five brothers, Duane Strickland, Joseph Colson Jr., Wayne Colson, Adam Colson and Jeff Colson; 8 sisters, Versey Williams, Stacy Williams, Laura Colson, Kim Colson, Narissa Goldsborough, Shawn Carter, Shannon Williams, and Patricia Dixon; three grandchildren, Makalah Loatman, Kamori Lee, and Amora Baker; two godchildren, Iakeena Dairsow and James Brown Jr.; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Friday night viewing will be held at the Edwards and Son Funeral Homes, Inc., 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, N.J., from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2008, at Union Baptist Temple, Willow and Pine streets, Bridgeton, at 10 a.m., where friends may view 1 hour prior to services. Interment will be held at the Fordville Cemetery, Fairfield Township, immediately following services. Written condolences and expressions can be sent to the family through the funeral home Web site at www.edwardsandsonfuneralhome.com. Services are entrusted to Edwards and Son Funeral Homes, Inc., Bridgeton & Salem, N.J.

 

 

 

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