Karl A. Munce ~1930-2001

Karl A. Munce Age 71 died suddenly April 26, 2001 at his residence. He is the beloved father of Andrea J. Munce; son of the late Bernice O. Stubbs and George A. Munce; also survived by 1 sister Ariel M. Drain of Detroit, MI; 1 uncle Herbert S. Haynes of Montclair, NJ; 2 cousins Harry G. Eberhardt (Penny) of Rockville, MD & G. Spencer Haynes of Hamilton, NJ. Funeral services and interment private. Arr. by Congo Funeral Home.

 

Carrie Anna Boynton Muncey 1876-1915
Contributed by Harry Muncey

 

James Purnell Muncey 1869-1947
Contributed by Harry Muncey

 

Charlie "Little Red" Muncy ~1923-1999

Charlie "Little Red" Muncy Of Elkton, MD.  Age 76.  Died Sun., April 25, 1999 at his residence.

Services 8:30 p.m. on Tues., April 27, 1999 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton, MD.  Friends may call Tuesday 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Additional funeral service will be held on Friday, April 30, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV, with calling hours from 10 to 11 a.m.  Interment will be in Tom Day Family Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV. (04/27/1999)

 

Jennifer Erin Muncy 1980-2001

1. Jennifer Erin Muncy January 11, 1980 - April 27, 2001 On Friday evening Jennifer was received in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ having died in a head-on car accident on Rt. 36 near Staytonville, DE.

Jennifer was a 3rd year student at the University of Delaware majoring in Elementary Education. Her desire was to work with the special needs children. Jennifer had been graced with a heart for children and they responded tremendously to her love and care. Jennifer is the daughter of Pastor Robert and Linda Muncy being preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas Muncy. Her aunt and uncle on her father's side are Michael and Janet Sockriter; her cousins are Christopher and Sara, also, Aunt Diane and Raymond Marvel. Her great aunt being Virginia Cole. Her great uncle on her mother's side is Jr. Kunsman. Her cousins are Lewis and Elma Gray; and their children, David Gray and Dayna Millman. Jennifer was engaged to be married next August after graduation to Richard Griffith of Bridgeville. Richard had been the only love of her life from age 12 and they were looking forward to starting their home together. Jennifer and Richard are active members of The House of Praise For All People.

The viewing will be Friday, May 4, 2001 6-8 pm and Saturday, May 5, 1-2 pm. The funeral service will be from 2-3 pm. All services will be at Eagle's Nest Fellowship church at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 16. Financial donations can be made to The House of Praise For All People, 10280 Shawnee Rd., Greenwood, DE 19950 for an Educational Scholarship Fund in the Memory of Jennifer Muncy. Arrangements by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORIUM, 1449 Kings Highway Lewes, DE 19958. (05/01/2001)

2. Jennifer Erin Muncy of Houston died Friday, April 27, 2001, as a result of a head-on car accident on Del. 36 near Staytonville. She was 21. Ms. Muncy was born Jan. 11, 1980, the daughter of Pastor Robert and Linda Muncy of The House of Praise For All People, International Ministries.

She was a third-year student at the University of Delaware, majoring in elementary education. Her desire was to work with special-needs children. She had been graced with a heart for children and they responded tremendously to her love and care. Ms. Muncy was engaged to be married next August after graduation to Richard Griffith of Bridgeville. Richard had been the only love of her life from age 12 and they were looking forward to starting their home together. They are both active members of The House of Praise for All People. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas Muncy.

In addition to her parents and fiancé, she is survived by a younger sister, Heather; a younger brother, Joshua; her grandmothers, Clara Wolford and Elaine Muncy; two aunts and uncles, Michael and Janet Sockriter and Diane and Raymond Marvel; her cousins, Christopher and Sara; her great aunt, Virginia Cole; her great uncle, Junior Kunsman; and her cousins, Lewis and Elma Gray, and their children, David Gray and Dayna Millman. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church, at the intersection of Del. 1 and Del. 16. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, where friends may also call one hour prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made to The House of Praise For All People, 10280 Shawnee Road, Greenwood, DE 19950, for an Educational Scholarship Fund in the Memory of Jennifer Muncy. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

 

Alberta E. Cuff Munson 1926-2006
12 Oct 2006

Alberta E. Munson, 80 of Fairfield Township died suddenly Monday October 9, 2006, her death was unexpected.  Born in Fairfield Township on Oct. 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (nee Durham) Cuff and the wife of the late Thomas O. Munson Sr. who passed in 1998.

Alberta was employed with the Cumberland County Board of Social Services until her retirement in 1991 with more than twenty years of dedicated service, prior to that she was employed at Millville Airworks in the accounting dept., and with the Fairfield Township Elementary Schools as a long term substitute teacher and school bus driver on bus #15. She also served in numerous community organizations and Fairfield Presbyterian Church, under the late Rev. Allen Ackley, former pastor of the church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Munson celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends on October 1, 2006.

She is survived by two sons Thomas O. Munson Jr. and his wife Sharon of Arizona and Ronald W. Munson, Esq. and his wife Jane of Bridgeton, three sisters Mary Alice Durham and her husband Melvin, Edith Marie Dean and her husband Franklin, and Irene D. Webster, all of Fairfield Township, two sister in laws Roberta Jones of Fairfield Township, and Anna Cuff of Stow Creek Township, two brother in laws Elmer Munson and his wife Beatrice and Raymond Munson all of Fairfield Township, four grandchildren Trevor O. Munson, Tara O. Munson, Erik Hughes, and Daniel Hughes, and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased besides her husband of fifty one years by one brother Howard C. Cuff Sr., and four sisters Imogene Cuff, Velma Wright, Agnes Durham, and Ella Cuff.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 14, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Township The Rev. John Fordyce pastor of First Presbyterian Church Vineland will officiate. The interment will take place in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.  Family and friends may call on Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

 

Anna Wynder Munson 1927-1987
28 Nov 1987
Contributed by Paul Johnson 14 Aug 2003

1. Anna W. Munson, 60, of RD 7, Shoemaker Lane died Wednesday in Newcomb Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of the late George and Clara Pierce Wynder, she was the wife of the late Charles H. Munson.

A graduate of Virginia State College, Mrs. Munson was employed as a teacher by the Fairfield Township Board of Education. She was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian tribe and an active member of the NJEA.

Surviving are two sons, Charles Davis of West Chester, Pa. And Robert J. of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Madeline Munson of Toms River and Elizabeth Munson at home; three sisters, Mary Conaway, Georgette Wright and Abbie Goldsborough, all of Bridgeton; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward L. Wynder.

Services will be held 8pm Monday from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St., with the Rev. Alvin Stokes officiating. Interment will be made in Fordville Cemetery on Tuesday at 10am. Friends will be received after 6pm Monday at the funeral home.

2. In Remembrance of Anna W.  Munson.  April 17, 1927 -- November 25, 1987.  Services:  Monday, November 30, 1987, 8:00 P.M. Lively Funeral Home, 656 East Commerce Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey.  Interment will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Bridgeton, New Jersey. Pallbearers:  Urie Ridgeway, Benjamin Wright, Jr., Henry Conaway, Mark Lockman, Daniel Munson,  Ian Michael Wright

 

Beatrice Loatman Munson ~1926-2009
21 Dec 2009

Beatrice "Duke" Munson, passed away early Friday, December 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was 83. Born in Elmer, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (nee Carney) Loatman a nd the wife of Elmer "Jim" Munson. Mr. and Mrs. Munson were long time residents of Fairfield Twp.

Duke was a seamstress and had worked for several area sewing factories, including Major Clothing, Thebers Clothing, and Model Blouse, which she retired from in 1988. After her retirement, she also worked for Fairfield Twp. Board of Education in the school cafeteria. She was a very active member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe of Bridgeton, her Indian name was "Floating Butterfly" and she volunteered with the Food Gleaning Program at the center, and would always help out in the kitch en at the Pow Wow. She also made the regalia ribbon shirts worn by many of the dancers at the Pow Wows. She enjoyed bowling, doing ceramics and crocheting, but she especially loved to travel with Jim, her sister, Bootsie, and brother-in-law, Albert from Delaware, and going shopping to the dollar stor es with her sister, Tarp.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Besides her mother and father, Beatrice was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Samuel and John Loatman; and four sisters, Marion Loatman, Thelma Mosley, M ary Loatman, and Betty "Bootsie" Durham. Surviving to cherish her memories are her husband, Elmer "Jim" Munson; her two sons, Samuel R. Munson and his wife, Barbara of Hammonton, N.J., and Elmer C. Munson Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth of Millville, N.J.; t wo grandchildren, Sherry Caputo and Jennifer Blackwell; five great-grandchildr en, Heaven McNamara, Brandon Munson, David Blackwell, Ryan Blackwell, and Alex Blackwell; two sisters, Anna Coker of Dover, and Isabel "Tarp" Du rham of Bridgeton, N.J.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Decem ber 23, 2009, from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., at Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. Interment will take place in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. A viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Carolyn A. Gould Munson ~1901-1990

1. Obituary: Carolyn Munson, 89, of RD 7, Bridgeton died on Thursday evening at South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division, very suddenly after being admitted earlier in the day.

Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Roberta Pierce Gould, and was the wife of the late Thomas R. Munson. She had resided at her present address the past 30 years and had been an area resident all her life. Mrs. Munson was a homemaker and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church of Fordville.

Surviving are three sons, Thomas O. Munson of Clark's Pond, and Elmer Munson and Raymond Munson, both of Bridgeton; a daughter, Roberta Jones of Bridgeton; a sister, Isabelle Gould of Bridgeton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 40 East Ave., Bridgeton. Interment will be made at Fordville Cemetery.

 2.  Death Notice:  Of R.D. #7, Bridgeton, N.J., suddenly on Thursday, April 26, 1990. Carolyn  (nee Gould) Munson wife of the late Thomas H. Munson, mother of Thomas O. Munson, Elmer Munson, Raymond Munson, Roberta Jones, aged 89 years.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family from the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 40 East Ave., Bridgeton. Interment at Fordville Cemetery. There will be no public viewing.

3. Memorial service for Carolyn A. Munson, Monday, April 30, 1990  11 A.M.  Rev. Nyada Clarke - Officiating.   Interment, Fordsville Cemetery.

4. Obituary: Carolyn A. Munson, age 89, RD 7 Box 399, Buckshutem Road, Bridgeton, N.J., died Thursday, April 26, 1990 at 3 p.m., Bridgeton Hospital.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer  and Roberta Gould.  She was married to the late Thomas O. Munson Sr.   She is survived by one sister, Isabelle Gould; one daughter, Roberta M Jones; and three sons, Thomas C. Munson Sr.,  Elmer Munson and Raymond L Munson.  In addition  there are five surviving grandchildren, Samuel Munson, Warren T. Jones, Elmer Munson, Thomas C. Munson Jr.  and Ronald Wm. Munson.  One beloved grandchild, Raymond R. Jones, predeceased.  Carolyn is also survived by a number of  great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Carolyn Munson is sorely missed by those of us remaining.  Those whose tender hearts she has touched with her kindness and compassion.   She taught us so much, although at times it seems we remember so little......

 

Charles Henry Munson 1924-1982

In Memory Of Charles Henry Munson July 24, 1924 -- April 26, 1982.  Thursday, April 29, 1982 -- 8:00 P.M.

 

Daniel I. Munson

Daniel I. Munson, 34, of Deptford died Nov 12 in Grand Medical Center, Philadelphia, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Bridgeton, son of the late Frank L Munson and Dolores I. Pierce Jordan, he was an active member of the Nanticoke Lenape Indians.

During his younger days he enjoyed drumming, dancing and participating in cultural programs and the youth group.  He was a talented bead worker and loved camping, crabbing and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his stepfather, John Jordan; a daughter, Latasha Harmon of Millsboro, Del.; two brothers, John of Camden and Frank of Maryland; and three sisters, Sharon Munson of Clayton, Rose Marie Pierce of Pittsgrove and Minnie Lewoc of Franklinville.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Minnie Hughes, and maternal grandmother, Lucy Pierce.

Memorial services were private at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements were by Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Bridgeton and Salem.

 

Elmer C. "Jim" Munson Sr. 1924-2011

Elmer C. "Jim" Munson Sr. of Fairfield Twp. passed away late Friday evening, April 1, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He had been in declining health for the past year. Born in Fairfield Twp. he was the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn (nee Gould) Munson and the husband of the late Beatrice (nee Loatman) Munson, who passed away in 2009. Jim had been an area resident for most of his life, but had also lived in Marlton, Millville and Cedarville.

Jim had worked for 35 years as an HVAC Installer for Woodruff Oil Company along with his brother Raymond. Together throughout those years they had meticulously installed hundreds of home heating and air conditioning units in the area. After retirement, he worked at Trump Plaza for 10 years as an operator of the employee elevator. In his younger years he had also worked at the former Star Fertilizer Plant in Bridgeton. He loved hunting and fishing and was one of the founding members of the 20 Stag Gun Club. He was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe of Bridgeton and was a familiar face, volunteering to pick up food and canned goods for the gleaning program for the seniors. He and his late wife enjoyed traveling and he always had a garden with which he took much patience and pride. He was a simple man, who enjoyed what life had to offer him, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family, and his morning coffee buddies at McDonalds.

Surviving him are his two sons, Samuel R. Munson and his wife Barbara of Hammonton, and Elmer C. Munson Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Millville; two grandchildren, Sherry Caputo and Jennifer Blackwell; five great-grandchildren, Heaven McNamara, Brandon Munson, David Blackwell, Ryan Blackwell, Alex Blackwell; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife Beatrice, Jim was predeceased by his two brothers, Thomas Munson and Raymond L. Munson, and his only sister, Roberta Jones.

Besides his parents and wife Beatrice, Jim was predeceased by his two brothers, Thomas Munson and Raymond L. Munson, and his only sister, Roberta Jones.

At Jim's request, funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. The interment will take place in the family plot at Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, Upper Deerfield Twp.

 

Frank L. Munson -

Frank L. Munson, 57, of Deptford died Tuesday at his home. Born in Seabrook, he was the son of Minnie (Munson) Hughes of Bridgeton and the late Frank L.B. Munson. He was the husband of Dolores I. (Pierce) Munson.

Mr. Munson was employed by Pacifico Ford in Philadelphia as an auto mechanic. Besides his mother and wife, he is survived by three sons, John of Paulsboro, Frank of Delaware and Daniel Munson of Westville; three daughters, Sharon L. Munson of Delaware, Rosemarie Pierce of Bridgeton and Minnie F. Lewoc of Deptford; two sisters, Lvdia R. Lockman and Rose Marie "Sweetsie" Ridgeway of Bridgeton; and 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Sadie M. Lockman, and two brothers, Charles H. and Leroy S. Munson.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

 

Frank L.B. Munson ~1894-1962

1.  Obituary: Frank L.B. Munson passed away at his home, 4 Colfax Street, Saturday after five years of failing health.  Mr.  Munson was born Mar. 10, 1894, in Cheswold, Del., to the late Rebecca D. and Charles H. Munson.  He came to New Jersey as a young man and resided in this area about 40 years.

He was a member of St. John’s Methodist Church of Fordville where he served as treasurer and trustee for several years and was also on the Parsons Committee.  He is a veteran of World War I having served in the U.S. Army.

Besides his wife Minnie J. he leaves six children, Levoy (sic), Charles, Frank, Mrs. Lydia Lockman, Mrs. Sadie Lockman, Mrs. Rose Ridgeway; 18 grandchildren; two sisters, Misses Mary and Hannah Munson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the St. John’s Methodist Church with the Rev. William M. Tasco officiating.  Interment will be in Fordville Memorial Park.   Friends may call Tuesday evening at the Lively Funeral Home, 25 South Pine Street from 7 to 9 o’clock.

2. Death Notice: In Bridgeton, N.J., of 4 Colfax Street on Saturday, May 26, 1962, Frank L.B. Munson, husband of Minnie J. Munson, aged 68 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the St. John’s Methodist Church of Fordville.  Interment will be made in Fordville Memorial Park.  Friends may call Tuesday evening at the Lively Funeral Home, 8 South Pine Street, Bridgeton, N.J. from 7 to 9 o’clock.

 

Leroy S. Munson “Quenemeckquid” 1923-1989

1.  Obituary: Leroy S. Munson, 66, of Rockville Road died suddenly Monday in the Newcomb Medical Center, Vineland.  Born in Newport and a lifelong area resident, he was the son of Minnie Johnson Munson Hughes and the late Frank L.B. Munson.

Mr. Munson was employed by several companies as a truck driver and mechanic including Venice Maid of Vineland, Homer Mack, LoBiondo and Cross Trucking and was a member of Teamster Local No. 676.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Mead-Woodward Post 1795 VFW and American Legion Shoemaker Post No. 95.  A member and past commander of Flotilla 36, Coast Guard Auxiliary, he was a vessel examiner and had headed the vessel examination program for several years.  He was a certified instructor and took an active part in the Search and Rescue program in support of the Coast Guard.  He had also owned and operated his own fishing boat.  He was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of Bridgeton and had joined St. John’s United Methodist Church of Fordville.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sons, Leroy of North Brunswick, Karl A. and Marvin K., both Bridgeton, and Edwin J. of Mays Landing; three daughters, Judith A. Johnson of Cheswold, Del., Rajeeyah “Cheryl” Bashir of Trenton and Lydia Munson of Mays Landing; a brother Frank L. of Deptford; two sisters, Lydia R. Lockman and  Rose “Sweetsie” Marie Ridgeway, both of Bridgeton; 17 grandchildren, a great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St.  with the Rev. Nyada Clark, pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church Fordville, officiating.  Burial  will be made in Fordville Cemetery, Fairfield Township.  Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the -------.

Pallbearers:  William Lockman,  Tom Munson, Ray Munson, Floyd Barnett, Gus Contino, Kenny Takeda, George Johnson, Charles D. Munson, Herbie Jones.  

2.  Funeral Program:  In remembrance of Leroy S. Munson, January 7, 1923 - February 6, 1989.  Services Friday, February 10, 1989, 1:00 p.m.   Lively Funeral Home, 656 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, New Jersey,  Rev. Nyada Clark, Officiating.

Leroy S. Munson “Quenemeckquid,” which means Long Fish person, departed this life on February 6, 1989 after a brief illness.  He was born in Newport, New Jersey, on January 7, 1923.  He grew up on the Nardelli Farm and lived in the Cumberland County area all of his life.

He was the son of Minnie F. (Johnson) Munson Hughes and the late Frank L.B. Munson.   He graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1940. He married Lydia M. Pride on April 15, 1944.

He was an Army Veteran of World War II with an honorable discharge in 1946.  He became a member of the Teamsters Local 676 of N.J. and drove for local trucking outfits in and around the New Jersey area.  He was employed by Venice Maid of Vineland N.J. prior to his retirement.

He was past commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 36 of Bridgeton for the 1979 boating year.  He was also a member of American Legion Post 95, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1795, active member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Center of Bridgeton, National Rifle Association, honorary life member of the InternationaI Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local 676, Boat Owners Association of the United States.

He was well known in the South Jersey area for his fishing advice and he taught safe boating classes for the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Lydia M. Munson of Bridgeton, four sons—Leroy of North Brunswick, Karl of Bridgeton, Edwin of Mays Landing, Marvin of Bridgeton; three daughters—Judith Johnson of Cheswold, DE, Rajeeyah (Cheryl) Rashir of Trenton and Lydia L. Munson of Mays Landing, seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He is also survived by his mother Minnie (Johnson) Munson Hughes, two sisters—Lydia Lockman and Rose Marie (Sweetsie) Ridgeway all of Bridgeton, New Jersey, a brother—Frank Munson of Deptford, New Jersey and a host of aunts uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and many friends.

He was predeceased by sister Sadie M. Lockman and brother Charles H. Munson.

Lydia Pride Munson  1923-2013

Lydia Pride Munson, 89, of Bridgeton, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 19, 2013, in South Jersey Healthcare Bridgeton Inpatient Hospice Care, where she had been a patient for the past week. 

Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, August 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Georgianna Mott Pride, and the ex wife of the late Leroy Munson. She had been an area resident since 1945. 

Lydia was formerly employed as a cook in the former Renaissance Nursing Center. She enjoyed watching all kinds of sports and being around children. She also enjoyed sewing. 

She is survived by her seven children Leroy Munson of Bridgeton, Judith Johnson of Cheswold, Delaware, Rajeeyah Cheryl Bashir of Lawrenceville, NJ, Karl Munson of Pittsgrove Twp., Edwin Munson of Fairfield Twp., Lydia L. Munson of Hanover, Maryland, and Marvin Munson of Millville, her 25 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Louise Williams. 

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Monday February 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from the Sray-Webster Funeral Hom, Upper Deerfield Twp. A viewing will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the services. The interment will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp.

 

Raymond L. Munson ~1926-2007
17 Apr 2007.

Raymond L. Munson, 81, of Fairfield Twp., died late Sunday evening April 15, 2007 at the home of his sister Roberta Jones. He had been in failing health for the past three years. Born in Fairfield Twp., he was the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn (nee Gould) Munson. He had been a lifelong resident of the Fairfield Twp area.

Mr. Munson was formerly employed with Woodruff Oil Co. in Bridgeton for 34 years, as an installer until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and farming. He was often seen at his roadside market selling his many vegetables on Buckshutem Rd.

Survivors include his sister, Roberta Jones of Fairfield Twp.; one brother, Elmer Munson and his wife Beatrice also of Fairfield Twp.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased besides his parents, by one brother, Thomas Munson, a sister-in-law Alberta Munson and one brother-in-law Warren Jones Sr.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The interment will be in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. A private family viewing will be held on Thursday April 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be sent to Holy Redeemer HospiceCare, 150 9th Ave. Runnemede, N.J. 08078. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll¹s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home Web site at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

Samuel R. Munson 1945-2012
4 July 2012

Samuel R. Munson, 66 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Monday July 2 in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, where he had been a patient since May. Born in Bridgeton on July 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Elmer C. "Jim" Sr. and Beatrice "Duke" (nee Loatman) Munson, and the husband of Barbara A. (nee Mosley) Munson.

Sam and Barbara had lived in Hammonton for the past 44 years, and prior to, he had been a resident of Fairfield Twp. He was a 1963 graduate of Bridgeton High School, and a 1967 graduate of Glassboro State College, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. Sam taught in the Buena Regional School District for 33 years until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid golfer, and after his retirement from teaching, he worked in the Pro Shop at the Twisted Dune Golf Club, in Egg Harbor Twp. He, like his father, always enjoyed gardening, and he loved to take vacations, as long as he could drive his own car, and didn't have to fly. Sam enjoyed life, and will be truly missed by many. He is survived by his wife Barbara, of 44 years, his brother Elmer C. Munson Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Fairfield Twp., and several nieces, nephews, cousins and various relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. The interment will take place in the family plot in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp. In lieu of flowers the family asks for those who desire to make a donation to either the American Heart Association , 2550 US Highway 1 North Brunswick, NJ 08902, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave., Carll's Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp.

 

Thomas O. Munson, Sr. ~1922-1998

1.  Obituary: Thomas O. Munson Sr., 76, of Fairfield Township died Monday in Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden.  Born in Fairfield, son of the late Thomas and Caroline Gould Munson, he was a mechanic, employed for 29 years by the former Owens-Illinois Co. in the Forming Department.

He served on the Fairfield Township Board of Education for 14 years, and as a township committeeman from 1991 to 1997.  A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre and earned the rank of sergeant.

Surviving are his wife, Alberta (nee Cuff); two sons, Thomas O. Jr. of Austin, Texas, and Ronald M. of Bridgeton; a sister; Roberta Jones of Fairfield; two brothers, Elmer and Raymond, both of Fairfield; and two grandchildren.

The Rev. Francis Champion will officiate at private services at 10 a.m. Thursday, in the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton.  Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.

2.  Death Notice: of 363 Clark Pond Road, Fairfield Township, on Monday, July 20, 1998,  Thomas O. Munson Sr. aged 76 years, husband of Alberta Cuff  Munson, father of  Thomas O.  Munson Jr., Ronald W. Munson Esquire,  grandfather of Trevor and Tata Munson, brother of Roberta Jones, Elmer and Raymond  Munson.

Funeral services will be private on Thursday July 23rd, at 10 a.m. at the Freitag Funeral Home 137 West Commerce Street, Bridgeton, N.J.  Interment at Fernwood Memorial Park,  At the request of the Family there will be no public visitation.

(The Daily Journal, p. A4, 23 Jul 1998)

3. Obituary: Thomas O. Munson, Sr., 76, a former Fairfield Township deputy mayor, died Monday evening at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden after a brief illness.

A lifelong Fairfield resident, Mr. Munson attained the rank of sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps and spent several years in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a mechanic and worked for the former Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in the forming department. He retired in 1984 after 29 years at Owens-Illinois.

He served on the township Board of Education for 14 years. He was elected to the Township Committee for two terms, from 1991 to 1997, and was chosen deputy mayor for both terms. Mr. Munson was an active member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe. He was a former coach in the Bridgeton Little League and the Bridgeton Babe Ruth League.

Survivors include his wife, Alberta (Cuff); two sons, Thomas Jr. of Austin, Texas and Ronald W., Esquire of Bridgeton; two grandchildren; a sister, Roberta Jones of Fairfield; and two brothers, Elmer and Raymond, both of Fairfield.

Private services will be conducted by the Rev. Francis Champion, of the Forfescue Chapel, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Freitag Funeral Home, 187 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park. There will be no public viewing.

 

Alvin Muntz 1922-2002

Alvin Muntz of Dover died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 79. Mr. Muntz was born June 7, 1922, in Cheswold, son of the late John McKinley Muntz and Margaret Pierce Muntz.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II receiving many medals, including the Bronze Star. He was married to the late Thelma Harmon Muntz. Mr. Muntz worked for more then 50 years in Allentown, Pa., as a union bricklayer with Local 5. He received his 50-year gold card. He was a devout husband, father, grandfather, U.S. Marine and a good friend to everyone. He will be sadly missed. He enjoyed making everything he could out of wood, beads, brick or stone. Mr. Muntz was a member of the Lenape and Nanticoke Indian Association and also a member of the Marine Corps League of Dover.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William and Cleah Muntz of Dover; two granddaughters, Tiffany Marie Muntz and Kystle Rebecca Muntz; a half sister, Harlene Wells of Dover; several nieces and nephews; and many many friends.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Peoples Untied Church of Christ, South Bradford Street, Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Pa. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to your favorite charity.
Letters of condolences may be sent to delmarvaobits.com/torbert.

 

Emma Carney Muntz ~1914-1991
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 5/19/2000, who notes ‘Jan 28, 1991.”

Emma Muntz, 77, of Dover-Kenton Road, Dover, Del., died Tuesday at her home. Born in Dover, she was the wife of Bridgeton native, Presley Muntz who died in 1991.

Prior to her retirement in 1972, she and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm for over 60 years. Mrs. Muntz was a lifetime active member, Sunday School teacher and Trustee of the Central Baptist Church of Dover.

She is survived by two daughters Dorothy M. Morgan and Bobbi Jean Miller of Dover; a son Gerald C. Morgan of Dover; two brothers Lincoln Carney and Roland Carney of Dover; and a sister Martha Durham of Dover.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Central Baptist Church, Dover-Kenton Road, Dover. Interment will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery, Cheswold, Del. Friends may call Friday 7 p.m to 9 p.m. and Saturday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce Street, Smyrna, Del. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church RD 5, Box 133 Dover, Del. 19901.

 

Isaac Floyd Muntz ~1922-2008
26 Feb 2008

Isaac Floyd Muntz age 86 years of Logan Township, died Friday February 22, 2008 in Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury.

Mr. Muntz was born in Dover, Delaware and lived in Logan Township all of his life. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II. He retired after 18 years of service as a bridge tender with the State of New Jersey at the bridges in Bridgeport and Paulsboro. Mr. Muntz also did masonry work in his free time. He enjoyed boating and even built his own boat.

He is survived by his sister, Margaret Wister of Penns Grove, his brother, David J. Muntz of Hobe Sound, Florida and 11 nieces and nephews. Mr. Muntz was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Muntz.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and due notice will be given. Arrangements by McBRIDE - FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

 

Leona E. Carter Muntz 1922-1980

Leona E. Muntz, of 1639 S. Du Pont Highway, was dead on arrival Friday, Sept. 12, 1980, at Kent General Hospital, Dover, after an apparent heart attack at home. She was 58.

She is survived by her husband, Lester W; a daughter, Esther M. Gilbert of Woodbury, N.J; a brother, James H. Carter of Dover; three stepbrothers, Norris E. Durham and Glendon K. Durham, both of Dover, and Amiel L. Durham of Seaford; a sister, Oriena A. Ridgeway of Georgetown; and two grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday at Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold, Del. Interment will be made in adjoining cemetery. Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, Smyrna.

 

Lester W. "Tony" Muntz ~1911-1991

1. Funeral Program: Lester W. Muntz of South Du Pont Highway, Smyrna, died of heart failure Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1991, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 80. Mr. Muntz was born near Dover and lived for many years in the Smyrna-Cheswold area.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the North African Campaign as an Army staff sergeant. He was wounded in St. Lowe, France, and received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Muntz was a member of the custodial staff of the Smyrna Special School District for many years, retiring in 1967. He was a long-time member and former trustee of Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold. His wife, Leona Carter Muntz, died in 1980. He is survived by a daughter, Esther M. Gilbert of Woodbury, N.J.; a brother Horace Muntz of Gibbstown, N.J.; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold where friends may call after 1 p.m. Friends may also call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, Del. Burial will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery, Cheswold. Instead of flowers the family suggests contributions to Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold Del. 19936 or the American Cancer Society, Kent County Unit, Dover, Del. 19901.

 2. Obituary: Lester W. Muntz, 80, of South DuPont Highway, Smyrna, Del., died Aug 14 of heart failure at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia.  Mr. Muntz was born near Dover, Del, and lived for many years in the Smyrna-Cheswold area.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the North African campaign as an army staff sergeant.  He was wounded in St. Lowe, France, and received the Purple Heart.  He was honorably discharged in 1945.  He was a member of the custodial staff of the Smyrna Special School district for many years, retiring in 1967.  He was longtime member and former trustee of Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold.  His wife, Leona Muntz, died in 1980.

He is survived by a daughter, Esther M. Gilbert of Woo------, a brother, Horace Muntz of -------stown, two grandchildren, a great-grandson and cousins, niece and nephews in the Bridgeton area.

Services will be 2 p.m. ---day at Immanuel ----- Methodist Church, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Friends also may call tonight from 7 - 9 p.m. at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna.  Burial will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery, Cheswold.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Immanuel Union Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

3. Obituary: Lester W. Muntz, 80, of South DuPont Highway, Smyrna, died Wednesday of heart failure in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, where he was a patient. 

Mr. Muntz, who was on the custodial staff of the Smyrna Special School district for many years, retired in 1967. 

He was an Army staff sergeant during World War II and served in the North African campaign as an .  He was wounded in St. Lo, France, and received the Purple Heart.

He was a member and former trustee of Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold. 

He had lived in the Smyrna-Cheswold area for many years.

His wife, Leona Carter Muntz, died in 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Esther M. Gilbert of Woodbury, N.J., a brother, Horace of Gibbstown, N.J., two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold, where friends may call after 1. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna.  Burial will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery, Cheswold.  Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Immanuel Union Methodist Church, or the American Cancer Society.

 

Louisa A. Muntz
(Source: RMRidgeway 10/99: “11/24/87”)

Louisa A. Muntz, 60 Carneys Point Township died Saturday at her home following a lengthy illness. Ms. Muntz was a native of New York City.

Surviving are her husband James; two daughters, Andrea Muntz of Carneys Point and Anita Muntz of Bridgeton; two sisters, Catherine Sperling of New York City and Betty Pape of Buffalo, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Bridgeport Methodist Cemetery, Bridgeport. Contributions in Mrs. Muntz's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4 Bowen Ave., Woodstown. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State St., Penns Grove.

 

Mary Jane Muntz
(Written note:  6/20/98)

IN MEMORIUM:  In loving memory of my Mother,  Mary Jane Muntz  who passed away June 20, 1966.  We never lose the one we love, For even though she’s gone,  With the heart of those who care, Her memory lingers on.  Sadly missed by Pauline and Efraim.

 

Presley Muntz 1908-1991

Presley Muntz, 82, of Dover-Kenton Road, Dover, died of heart failure Sunday in Kent General Hospital. Mr. Muntz, a lifelong resident of Dover, owned a dairy farm for more than 60 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Lehigh Valley Milk Cooperative of Allentown, Pa.; He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Dover.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emma, and two brothers, Horace of Gibbstown, N.J.. and Lester W. of Smyrna. The Muntzes raised three children, Dorothy M. Morgan, Bobbie Jean Miller and Gerald C. Morgan, all of Dover. He is also survived by a friend, Joseph Kaufman, who lived with him.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church, Kent 155, Dover-Kenton Road, where friends may call one hour earlier. Friends may call from 7 to 9 P.M. Wednesday at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna. Burial will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery, Cheswold. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Central Baptist Church, Dover.

 

 Sarah Durham Muntz 1875-1935
(Note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: "Grandmother Anna Durham Johnson's sister)"

Sallie Muntz departed this life Saturday, June 1, 1935 at 6:00 A.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 4th -- house at 12 o'clock and Manship church at 2 o'clock -- William Muntz & Family