Paul W. Crane, Sr.

July 15, 1942  ~ March 25, 2025

Paul W. Crane, Sr. 82 formerly of Woolwich Township, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, March 25that the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Marlton, New Jersey. Born in Philadelphia, he resided in Woolwich Township for 48 years, coming from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He was an Air Force Veteran and employed as a ramp supervisor for TWA retiring in 1999. Paul had attended St. Joseph’s Church, St. Claire of Assisi Parish, enjoyed fishing, golfing, coin and stamp collecting, an occasional trip to Atlantic City but most of all his weekly chess night with his grandsons. Paul was pre-deceased by his wife of 55 years, Sally A. Crane, his grandson, Stephen Abbonizio and his son-in-law Brian Penot. He is survived by his children, Kimberley Crane, Jennifer Penot, Paul (Joanna) Crane and Stephen (Anna) Crane. His grandchildren, Paul Pike, Alyssa Abbonizio, Brian Penot, Jr., Sabrina Crane, Ryan Crane, Rylie Crane, Luke Crane, Nicholas Penot, Evan Crane, Emma Crane, and Chase Penot. His Great-grandson, Ryker Pike. Also his siblings, Elizabeth Seczech, Patricia Pascetta, Frances O’Brian and John Crane. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 PM on Monday, March 31st at St. Joseph’s Church, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ where a viewing will be held in the church from 12:30pm to 2pm. Interment at Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Township, New Jersey. Arrangements are being handled by the Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro, New Jersey. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, NJ 08310 would be appreciated. 

May 17, 1942  ~  February 26, 2025

Anna Maria Strano, 82 of Woodstown, New Jersey, passed away February 26, 2025 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Born in Philadelphia PA to Rosario Vecchio and Josephine Sciacca, where she spent her early years, with most of her life in Woodstown. She was married to the late Joseph Strano for 59 years before his passing in 2021. She was a member of the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, Woodstown, New Jersey. A former member of St. Joseph’s Parish Council, a collection counter for the church, and a member of the committee for Italian Night. Anna is survived by her children, Joseph, Jr., Salvatore, Concetta (Tina) (the Late Walter)Droge, Joann Strano and her partner Skip Zuzulock. Her grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan, Emma, Mikinzie and Jesse. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM, Tuesday March 4th at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro where a viewing will be held in the church beginning at 9 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Township New Jersey. Donations in her memory to the Heart Association, at 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or www.heart.orgwould be appreciated. 

 August 24, 1938 ~ February 18, 2025

Anthony A. Apicella Sr., 86 of Sewell, New Jersey, passed away February 18, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he resided in New Jersey for the past 26 yrs. coming from the Delaware County area in Pennsylvania. He was an army veteran and a laborer with Local #57 in Philadelphia PA. He was a member of Infant Jesus Parish, enjoyed traveling, a trip to the casinos and playing cards with family members. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose, nee Lizzio, who passed away in 2021. Anthony is survived by his children, Anthony (Fran) Apicella, Jr., Nancy (Michael) Montenegro and Patricia (Robert) McKnight. Grandchildren, Michael Jr. (Vesna) Montenegro, Angelo (Chrissy) Montenegro and Mariss Mongan, Great grandchildren, Rafael, Leonardo, Lorenzo and Anya. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, God-children, and his brother Joseph. He was predeceased by his siblings, James, Theresa, Dolores and Lucille. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Wednesday February 26th at Infant Jesus Parish, St. Margaret’s Church, 334 Beech Ave. Woodbury Heights, NJ. A viewing will be held at the church Wednesday from 9:15 AM to 11 AM. A private interment will take place on Thursday.   Contributions in his memory to the Alzheimers Association at www.alznj.org or Alzheimers NJ, 425 Eagle Rock Ave. #203, Roseland, NJ 07068 would be appreciated.

February 2, 1945 ~ January 22, 2025

Nancy V. Powell, 79 of Logan Township, New Jersey passed away at Crozer Medical Center, Chester, Pennsylvania. Born, and a former resident of Camden, she lived in Logan Township for the past 3 years. Nancy retired from Cooper Medical Center, Camden after 37 years of service in the Dietician Office. Nancy enjoyed traveling, having been to Spain and Hawaii, enjoyed cruises, an occasional trip to the casinos, loved being with family, friends and especially babysitting. She had a great sense of humor and loved to dance. Nancy is survived by her sister, Patricia Muhlbaier, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, William and Edward. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Friday, February 28th at St. Joseph’s Church campus of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ, where friends may pay their respects from 10 AM. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ following the service. Contributions in her memory to St. Judes Childrens Hospital at www.stjudes.org or Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Dr., Ste C, Clayton, NJ 08312, would be appreciated.

September 17, 1936 ~ December 21, 2024

Donald Patrick Maley, Sr., 88 of Woolwich Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2024. Don was born and raised in Atlantic City, graduated from Holy Spirit High School, and attended Rutgers and Drexel Universities. He retired after 33 years of service from Campbell Soup Co. in Camden, NJ. As a Senior Research Assistant, he was involved in the research and development of thermal processing at manufacturing plants all over the world. In retirement, Don and his wife Gail resided in Arizona and North Carolina before returning back to New Jersey and settling in Woolwich Township seven years ago.

Don was an avid reenactor for the Civil and Revolutionary Wars and was a member of the Second Pennsylvania and 43rd Regiment of Foot and the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry Regiment. He designed and fabricated reproductions of Revolutionary War drums and was known to say, “My drums could not be beat”.

Don was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and great grandfather and kind friend. His greeting cards always had his special touch.

tDon is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Gail (nee DeWan); children Donald Maley Jr, Mary Jo "Missy" Rumbaugh (Wayne), and Scott Maley (Karen); his grandchildren Donald "Donny Jo" Maley, Meghann Bernard, Shawn Rumbaugh (Elizabeth), Cassandra Stagge (Benjamin), Rachel and Sarah Maley; his six great- grandchildren and his sister Barbara Martella (Joe). He was predeceased by his parents, John and Olive Maley and brother Jack Maley. 

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 25 at 11:30am at the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ where friends may meet with the family from 10am.

Donations in his memory to Vitality Hospice, 218 W Broad St. Suite 2, Burlington, NJ 08016 or Visiting Angels, 397 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua Twp. NJ 08051.

December 1, 1938  ~ September 27, 2024

Kenneth H. Demarest Sr., 85 of Woolwich Township NJ passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 27th, surrounded by family. Ken was born in Teaneck, NJ in 1938 and grew up in Hoboken, NJ.  After serving in the Army, Ken spent his entire career at PSE&G, retiring in 1994 after 33 years of service. After moving to Woolwich Township in 2005, He became a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and the St. Francis Council #7526, Knights of Columbus.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Mary (Pat) Demarest, his four children, Virginia Lewis (the late Jeffrey Lewis), Butch (Mary Clermont), Daniel Sr., and Stephen C. (Tracy) Demarest, his 12 grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel Jr., Brenna, Amanda, Tyler, Brian, Brandon, Jessica, Kaitlin, Mickey, Sammie and Karen, his 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and multiple brothers and sisters-in-law. He is predeceased by his 7 brothers and one sister, and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, October 3rd, at St. Joseph’s Church, 140 Broad St., Swedesboro, NJ where friends may call from 9:30 AM. The funeral mass will also be livestreamed at stclarenj.org beginning at 10:55 AM.  At the request of the family, his internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 or online at https://missions.ewtn.com/donation/love-and-understanding/ would be greatly appreciated.

June 5, 1951 ~ September 24, 2024

Regina Lee (Suchaverski) Higginson, age 73, of Swedesboro, NJ passed away on September 24, 2024.

Regina “Jeannie” was born on June 5, 1951 to Leon and Regina (Haverty) Suchaverski in Philadelphia, PA. After Jeannie graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, she went on to work at Bell Telephone before meeting her husband Robert (Bob) in 1967. Jeannie and Bob married two years later and went on to have three children: Robert, Tim, and Christina. In 1991, Bob, Jeannie, and their children moved from Philadelphia, PA to Swedesboro, NJ where they settled into the new home they built themselves, on their beautiful property with the most wonderful sunsets.

Jeannie spent time working as a preschool teacher’s aide and at Heritage’s Dairy Stores in Swedesboro, NJ before taking a job at the Gloucester County Unemployment Office in 1992. After spending 25 years working for the County, she retired in 2017 and spent her time gardening, tending to her pool and ponds, taking care of her cats and chickens, and spending time with her family – especially her grandchildren. Jeannie and Bob would take any opportunity they could to spend time with their grandchildren. In fact, while expecting their 2nd and 3rd grandchildren, they went out and bought themselves a minivan to be sure they had room for them all! They would take them on shopping trips to Boscov’s, Ollie’s, Booths Corner or the Amish Market and frequent so many restaurants and diners. They’d have them over to their house to swim, hike and find treasures in the woods, play outside, do crafts, or play games. Jeannie always had the time for her grandchildren. She’d spend hours and hours sitting with them, listening to them, and playing with them. She had an abundance of patience for them and they truly just loved spending time with her. Jeannie always hosted Thanksgiving dinner – a tradition her children and grandchildren looked forward to every year. We’d spend the entire day cooking, eating, spending time outside, and playing board games together. Our family was also fortunate to spend many summer vacations together, enjoying time at Knoebels, Tennessee, Disney World, and Cancun.

Jeannie was predeceased by her father and mother, Leon and Regina (Haverty) Suchaverski. She is survived by her husband Bob Higginson; children: Robert (Denise) Higginson, Tim (Jessica) Higginson, Christina (Rob) Barnabei; and, her 4 grandchildren: Timmy, Oliver, and Annabelle Higginson and Vera Barnabei.

Jeannie loved her family and we sure loved her back. We will miss sitting around the table together, out on the front porch, or on the back deck, just catching up and talking about life.

A viewing will be held, 10 AM to noon, on Monday September 30, 2024 at Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ. Graveside Service will follow at Lake Park Cemetery, Woolwich Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Breakthrough T1D (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation/JDRF) www.breakthrought1d.org

August 19, 1941 ~ August 20, 2024

Albert A. Filiaggi, Jr., of Woolwich Township NJ, passed away Tuesday, one day after his 83 birthday, at home. Born in Chester, PA he had recently moved to Woolwich Township coming from Clarksboro. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War, and was a stationary Engineer/Operator for General Electric. Al was a member of St. Michael’s Mutual Club in Gibbstown, DAV in Deptford and was a Commissioner for the Delaware River and Bay Authority. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan (Nee Fitzpatrick) Filiaggi, his sons, Chris, Anthony, and Stephen Filiaggi. His grandchildren, Brianna Marie and Quinn Ronald Filiaggi. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Saturday Aug. 24, at St. Joseph Church of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ. Friends may call at the church on Sat. from 9:45am.  Interment with Military Honors at Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Township NJ. Arrangements are being handled by the CHEEGA FUNERAL HOME, Swedesboro, NJ.

August 21, 1931 ~ August 2, 2024

William E. Dupper, Sr., 92, a life resident of Swedesboro, passed away August 2, 2024 peacefully, at home. Bill had attended Swedesboro High School, was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was the owner operator of Duppers Amoco Station in Swedesboro. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish where he was a Eucharistic Minister. Bill was a former Woolwich Township Special Police Officer, a member of the former Lions Club in Swedesboro and maintenance coordinator for the Swedesboro-Woolwich Twp. School District. Bill was a founding member of Kings Things Christian Thrift Store and instrumental in starting Kings Things Food Pantry. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Slusar Dupper, his children, Shirley Dupper (Ray Jordan), Diane (Bill) Stieler and William (Kim) Dupper Jr. His grandchildren, John William  (Cait) DeBaun, Rachel  (Nate) DeBaun, Kyle (Rhiana) Dupper, Abigail  (Brian) Killackey and Amelia  (Wes) Tobin and great-grandchildren, Graham, Emma and Elliott. He was pre-deceased by his parents, J. Edward and Lena Barber Dupper and his brother, Kenneth Dupper. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Friday August 9th at St. Joseph Church, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ. A viewing will be held Thursday evening at the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Hwy. Swedesboro from 6-9 PM. A viewing will also be held on Friday at the church from 9:30 – 11:15 AM. Services will be livestreamed on Friday at stclarenj.org. Interment with Military Honors at St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Township.  Donations in Bill’s memory to Kings Things, 1402 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 would be appreciated.

May 11, 1945 ~ July 21, 2024

Catherine M. Caltabiano (nee Leonardi), 79 of Pilesgrove Twp., NJ passed away July 21, 2024 at Cooper Medical Center, Camden NJ. She was born in Swedesboro and has lived in Pilesgrove, NJ since 1972. She was a Swedesboro High School graduate, Class of ’63 and a graduate of Wilfred School of Hair Styling and Cosmetology, Class of ’64. She was a farmer's wife working beside her husband Mario, a mother of seven children and a legacy to all. Catherine enjoyed tending to her flower garden and especially loved making Christmas wreaths. She was a former CCD teacher at St. Joseph Church, Woodstown. She also was a 4-H Club Leader, teaching kids to sew and enjoyed cake baking and decorating. She was the wife of the late Mario Caltabiano who passed away in 2022, for 54 yrs. Catherine is survived by her children, Concetta (Tina) (Caine) Mooney, Loretta (Paul) LaRoy, Paula Caltabiano, Elizabeth (Matt) Hitchner, and Maria (Arsenio) Gonzalez, Joseph (Mary) and Sebastian (Benny) (Catheline) Caltabiano. She has 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. She is survived by her siblings, Salvatore Leonardi, Mary Buccieri, Sadie Curione, Lucy Caltabiano and was predeceased by her brother, Sebastian Leonardi. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30pm Saturday, July 27, St. Joseph Church, Broad St. Woodstown, NJ. A viewing will be held at the Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad St. Woodstown, NJ on Saturday from 11:30am to 1pm. Interment Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, NJ. Donations in her memory to the Future Farmers of America, c/o Deanna Miller, 140 East Ave., Woodstown, NJ 08098 would be appreciated. 

June 23, 1942 ~ July 13, 2024

Elizabath Paul, 82 of Swedesboro, New Jersey, passed away July 13, 2024 at Inspira Medical Center, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Born in Palai India, she has been an area resident for the past twenty years. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, was strong in her faith and devoted to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Mercy Jose Paul and her husband James Thomas, 3 grandchildren, Jonah, Jovana and Jovit, her brothers, Joseph and John Kozikot and sisters, Mary (James) Kurichi and Lilly Poovathumkat. Funeral Mass will be 11 AM, Wednesday, July 17 at St. Joseph’s Church, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ. A viewing will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9 AM to 11 AM. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Township NJ. Arrangements by the Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro, NJ.

February 12, 1959  ~  July 13, 2024

Diane Ash (Nee Rodriguez), 65 of West Deptford New Jersey, formerly of Swedesboro, NJ passed away July 13, 2024 at her residence. Born in Woodbury, she was raised in Swedesboro and spent the last 8 years in West Deptford. She was a graduate of Kingsway High School, Class of ’78. She enjoyed movies and was a music lover. Diane is survived by her daughters, Melissa Ash and Jennifer (James) Rowland, 5 grandchildren and her sisters, Betsy Costa and Judy Rodriguez. Private services were held by the family. Lake Park Cemetery, Woolwich Township, NJ is her final resting place.

September 24, 1953 - July 4, 20

 Mass of Christian Burial for Gerard (Gerry) Leddy, 70 of Carneys Point, NJ who passed away at Inspira Medical Center, Mullica Hill, NJ on July 4th, 2024, will be 11am Wednesday, July 31 at St. Josephs Church, 140 Broad St Swedesboro, NJ. The Mass will be livestreamed at Stclarenj.org, Swedesboro from 10:55am.   Visiting with the family will be 9:30am to 11am at the Church. Inurnment will be at Lake Park Cemetery, Woolwich Twp. NJ. Born in Philadelphia, PA he lived in Carneys Point for the past 8 years, coming from Swedesboro, NJ. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and St. Francis Council # 7526, KOC in Swedesboro. He formerly operated a record store in Wildwood, NJ called 'Gerry's Records'. He was a record collector and a sketch artist. Gerry is survived by his wife Diana, children Lisa DeMeo and Michael DeMeo and his brothers, James, Michael and Dennis Leddy  Donations in his memory to help with funeral expenses may be sent directly to the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Hwy. Swedesboro, NJ 08085 and would be deeply appreciated. 

September 20, 1955  ~  June 25, 2024

Raymond  C  DeMeo, 68 formerly of Swedesboro, passed away June 25, 2024 at his residence in Westville, New Jersey. Born in Philadelphia PA, he resided in Westville for 9 years, coming from Swedesboro. He graduated from Haverford High School, Class of '74, was a Navy Veteran, and a Quality Testor for Airgas in Bellmawr, NJ. He is survived by his children, Michael DeMeo and Lisa DeMeo, also his former spouse DiAna Leddy. Graveside services with Military Honors  will be 11am  Monday July 29, 2024 at Finn's Point National Cemetery, 454 Fort Mott Rd., Pennsville, NJ  08070. Arrangements are being handled by the Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro, NJ.

December 23, 1937 ~ June 24, 2024

Clyde Everett Jones passed on June 24, 2024, in the care of his daughter Wendy and surrounded by loved ones at home in Woodstown.
He was born on December 23, 1937, in the middle of a snowstorm in Paw Paw, Illinois. The temperature dipped so low that his father and mother, Clyde and Bea Jones, had to place him in an oven for warmth.
Clyde, also called "Pop" by many of his grandchildren, grew up on a farm with his brothers Paul, Bill, and Joe, and his sisters Dorthy and Sue, where they raised pigs and grew wheat. Clyde graduated from Paw Paw High School, was the Star Center on their varsity basketball team, was Class President, and was involved in the Future Farmers of America.
After high school, Clyde worked for Del Monte Foods before enlisting in the United States Army and leaving for two years of service abroad in Germany and Switzerland preceding the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he married his late wife, DeAnna, and continued a fruitful career at Del Monte. His career eventually took him and his young family to South Harrison, New Jersey, where he would retire in 1995 as the Distribution Manager at their Swedesboro location.
In 1983, Clyde and DeAnna opened Jones Florist in a shop built next to their home. Clyde would happily spend the next two decades waking up early to prepare flowers and make deliveries, working alongside his daughters, and babysitting his grandchildren when asked, which was often. During this time, Clyde remained involved in his community, serving as a four-term Past President of the Harrisonville Ruritan Club. The shop closed in 2006, and he went on to work as a greeter at Walmart in Bridgeton from 2006 until 2017, his 80th Birthday.
Clyde will be remembered by those who knew him for being a hard worker, rarely matched in his determination to get a job done and done well, his humility, and his unending love for his family.
He was predeceased by his wife, DeAnna, his son-in-law, Roger Vicars, and his granddaughter, Stephanie Grace Garwood, and survived by his children Clyde Eric Jones, Gina Vicars, Stephanie (Larry) Viereck, Nancy (Elwood) DuBois, Wendy (Greg) Rogers, and Jodi (Alfio) Leonardi, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Included are a few namesakes: grandsons Robert Jess Everett Evans, Alex Everett Evans, Everett Joseph Jones, and great-grandson Jaxson Clyde Garwood. 

Funeral Services will be 2pm Sunday June 30 at the CHEEGA FUNERAL HOME, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ where a viewing will be held on Sunday from noon to time of service. Interment will take place at Lake Park Cemetery, Woolwich Township, NJ. Donations in his memory to The Future Farmers of America, c/o of Deanna Miller, 140 East Ave. Woodstown, NJ 08098 would be appreciated.

July 19, 1967  ~  June 8, 2024

Johnny Kustera, 56 of Swedesboro, passed away at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Woodbury, NJ, he has lived in Swedesboro for the past 30 years, coming from West Deptford, NJ.

Johnny was a graduate of West Deptford High School. Class of '85 and worked as an auto body technician for Maaco Fleet in West Deptford. He enjoyed volleyball but his main passion was building and playing the acoustic classical guitar. He was proud to say that he learned how to build this type of guitar from the best, namely, Thomas Humphrey. Johnny is survived by his wife of 28 years, Duska, his mother, Vinka,  his step-daughter,  Samantha (Michael) Chiorazzo, grandchildren, Hazel and Luke Chiorazzo, and his siblings, Helen Kustera, Anthony, Thomas (Rose), Robert (Tracey), Vincent (Kimberly) Kustera and was predeceased by his father, Ivan and sister, Kathleen Kustera. A memorial service is in the planning stages. Date and time will be given and the location for sending donations in his memory. Arrangements are by the CHEEGA Funeral Home, Swedesboro, NJ.

Aug. 8, 1954  to May 27, 2024

JoAnn Fichera Barbera, 69, of Woolwich Township NJ, passed away May 27, 2024 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Born in Woodbury, JoAnn was a life resident of Woolwich Township, NJ. She was a graduate of Kingsway Regional High School, Class of 1973 and retired as a bus aide for Kingsway Regional High School. JoAnn loved horses, had several on her farm and in previous years rode her horse in the Swedesboro Christmas Parade. She was strong willed with a good sense of humor and knew what she wanted. JoAnn was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Cristaudo) Fichera and is survived by her brothers, Lewis (Catherine) and Paul Fichera, Nephew, Robert Benjamin Fichera, Niece, Mary Rose Fichera and great-nephew, Joseph Carmen Fichera. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Monday June 3rd at St. Josephs Church 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ. A viewing will be held in the church on Monday from 9 AM to 10:45 AM. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Township. NJ. Contributions in her memory to the Colleen Sorbello Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. 754 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro NJ.

August 5, 1949 -  May 6, 2024

Shirley S. Garozzo, (nee Stecher), 74 of Woolwich Township, NJ passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at her residence, with her family at her side. Born in Swedesboro, she was a lifelong resident of Woolwich Township and a 1967 graduate of KingswayHigh School. Shirley had worked at Foampak in Woolwich Twp as purchasing agent and retired after 25 years of service. Her greatest joy was being at home with her children, grandchildren and family. Shirley is survived by her husband of 50 yrs., Vernon Garozzo, her children, Buddy (Mary) Garozzo and David (Olivia) Garozzo and Jessica (Adrian) Ratiu. Her grandchildren, Mia, Brie, Nina, Luciano, Patrick and Eloise. At Shirley's request there will be no viewing or service. A memorial gathering is being planned for the near future. Contributions in her memory to Alzheimers New Jersey at www.alznj.org would be appreciated. The Cheega Funeral Home, Swedesboro, NJ is in charge of arrangements.

February 6, 1933 - April 19, 2024

 Mary M. Marino, 91, formerly of Clarksboro, NJ passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Camden, NJ, she resided in Clarksboro for most of her life with her late husband Fred. She was a graduate of Clayton High School, Class of '50 and a member of Incarnation Church in Mantua, NJ. Mary held several jobs in her lifetime, but the two that brought her the most joy was her church and her family. She was family oriented, enjoyed trips to the shore, cooking and eating, spending time with the grandkids and her sisters. Mary is survived by her son, Michael (Monica) Marino, grandchildren, Michele and Dustin Marino and her sisters, Mae Reilly, Rosalind Varallo, and Grace Capizola. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM, Friday April 26 at the Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St. Mantua, where friends may visit with the family from 9:15 AM to 11 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. Arrangements are being handled by the CHEEGA FUNERAL HOME, Swedesboro, NJ. Donations in her memory may be made to Incarnation Church, 240 Main St. Mantua, NJ 08051. 

August 5, 1971 ~ March 28, 2024

Kimberly Ahlman, 52, of Swedesboro NJ passed away on March 28, 2024 with her family at her side. Kim is in the loving hands of God. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was raised by Joseph and Charlotte Frederick who encouraged her to achieve her dreams. She graduated with honors from Youngstown State University, with an engineering degree. She made an impact on all those around her. As a Principal Architect at Verizon, with over 30 years of experience, she designed and consulted with many Verizon clients and developed solutions to meet their operational requirements. She was well-respected and loved at Verizon. Kimberly planned many family history trips to places such as Paris France and Germany, and also trips within the USA. Her greatest achievement was raising her twin sons, teaching them necessary skills for their future and preparing them for their next adventure in life with a well rounded education and basic skills. 

She is survived by her loving husband Todd Ahlman and her twin sons Jason and Michael; her parents Joseph and Charlotte Frederick; her two sisters Cynthia Frederick and Pamela Nehring and her husband David and her brother-in-law Theodore Gustafson. 

A memorial service is being planned – date and time to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Good Samaritan Hospice Care in New Jersey https://www.samaritannj.org/