Joseph Wallace

 May 17, 1964 ~ February 24, 2023

Joseph Wallace, affectionately known as O C, 58 of Logan Township, NJ passed away peacefully at home. Born in Mt. Holly, he resided in Logan Township for 23 years, coming from Burlington, NJ. Joe had attended Burlington City High School and graduated with honors from Omega Institute, Pennsauken, NJ. He was a computer technician employed by Comp-u-com. Joe loved music and in his younger days he was lead singer and musician for a ‘heavy metal band’ and a Weightlifting enthusiast. He was an avid sports fan, following the Phillies and Eagles, loved his cats, hiking, the beach, gardening and bird watching. Joe loved visiting different breweries and of course, loved to eat! 

Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Linda (Nee Kinsey) Wallace, two sons, Joseph Wallace and his partner Christopher Giovanetti and Jarred Wallace. His sister, Rose (Angel) Wallace and was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Rose Marie Wallace, and his brother, Christopher Wallace.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ where friends may visit with the family from 9 AM to 11AM on Saturday. Donations in his memory may be sent to Samaritan Hospice, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 or samaritannj.org/donate would be appreciated.

Doris Hall (nee Smoot) passed away peacefully at her home in Logan Township  New Jersey on December 23, 2022. Born in Wilmington, N.C., she moved to Logan Township in 1977, coming from Franklin Township.  Doris was a graduate of Williston High School, Wilmington, NC, Class of ’59 and Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. She was a Councilwoman for Logan Township from 1980 and was just recently re-elected for another term in office. She was the first Afro-American woman to be Deputy Mayor for Logan Township. She was also on the Logan Township Planning Board, Chairperson for Logan Township Parks and Recreation and the Executive Democratic chairperson for Logan Township for District 2 from 1980 to 2007. Doris was employed as a bookkeeper for Wheatland Company in Collingswood for 18 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and her greatest joy was in her singing. Gifted with a beautiful voice she gave back to the Glory of God by singing in the Church Choir. She became Music Director for St. Joseph’s Church in 1990, began and directed a Children’s Choir at the church and became the Church Cantor, singing for masses, weddings, and funerals. Hearing Doris sing the Ave Maria just took your breath away and a dry eye was hard to find.  She also was the coordinator of the Christmas Concerts held each year at St. Joseph’s Church and now St. Clare of Assisi Parish.  She was a Charter member of the K of C Columbiettes,  Chapter 7526 and held the position of Financial Secretary. Doris spread her wings and became a charter member of the Jubilato Deo Choir and with this group sang in Carniege Hall, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Their Easter and Christmas Concerts were applauded by everyone. She also joined the Cathedral Singers of Camden and with them she traveled to Rome and sang at a Mass with Pope Paul VI and also traveled with this group to Paris, France for a concert.  Doris was also a member and cantor for the Camden Diocesan Choir. 

Doris is survived by her son, Walter, grandsons, Reggie II, Antoine and Jamar. She was predeceased by her husband George and her son Reggie (Fudge). Mass of Christian Burial will be 7 PM on Thursday December 29th at St. Joseph’s Church, St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad Street; Swedesboro, New Jersey. A viewing will be held at the church on Thursday from 4 – 7 PM. She will be laid to rest next to her husband George at Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, NJ.  The Mass will be livestream at stclarenj.org, Thursday at 7 PM. Contributions in her memory can be sent directly to the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 to help with expenses.

 September 16, 1944   ~  November 14, 2022

Nicholas Porretta. 78 of Gibbstown, New Jersey, passed away while vacationing in Orlando, Florida. Nick had been employed by the Atlantic City Visitor Center as Director of Information Services. A family man, with a great sense of humor, he loved boating, fishing, football and of course grilling. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Bonnie (Nee Mann), a daughter, Kelli (Mark) Horninger, and his granddaughter, Kathryn Horninger. He was predeceased by his first wife of 31 years, Barbara and his brother Ronald Porretta (2013).  Funeral Services will be 3pm on Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 at the funeral home with a viewing on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. In Lieu of flowers contributions in his memory  to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, @ gloucestercountynj.gov/160/animal shelter or 1200 N Delsea Dr., Clayton, NJ  08312 would be appreciated.

March 24, 1990  ~  August 5, 2022

Owayne R. Wilson of Woolwich Township, NJ passed away on August 5, 2022, at Cooper University Hospital, Camden NJ. He was born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica. He attended Gideon Early Childhood & Educational Centre in Buff Bay, Portland and Mico Practising Primary and Junior High School in Kingston. At the age of 10 years old, he migrated to the United States of America with his mother and became a U.S. citizen. He resided in Orlando, Florida where he attended Orange Center Elementary School. He continued to perform excellently in all his academic and extra-curricular activities, and was awarded the F.A. Johnson Scholarship for academic excellence. He was awarded certificates of excellence for outstanding performance in College Club, Art, Peer Mediation and Perfect Attendance. He loved to write songs and sing. He joined the choir at school, and was awarded Best Songwriter and Singer. He continued to sing not only at school, but he began attending Kingsway Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida where he joined the youth choir. He loved attending church, as his passion was worshiping and singing for the Lord.

He relocated to New Jersey with his mother, where he attended middle school #18, and continued to perform on the school choir. He was awarded the Choral Award for Vocal Performance. He also participated in the Justice for All – a Memorial to the Holocaust and Global Civil Injustice at school, and received a Certificate of Achievement. At the age of 14, Owayne told his mother that he would like to be baptized after receiving a vision of the rapture, where the angels came and took him to Heaven. He was baptized at Church of Jesus Christ the Lord in NJ where he continued to attend with his mother. After graduating from middle school, he attended Plainfield High School. He continued to perform on the choir at school, as well as the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) where he learned discipline and perseverance. He worked summer jobs at Six Flags Great Adventure Team Park in Jackson, NJ. He also worked at Subway Restaurant and Office of the Mayor in Plainfield, NJ. He transferred from Plainfield High School to Job Corp Academy in Edison, NJ where he received vocational training. He then relocated to NY where he worked at Good Shepherd Services. Owayne usually alternated between NY and NJ. In 2021 he returned to NJ to be closer to his mom and sisters.

He enjoyed music, songwriting, singing, dancing and socializing with families and friends. He was a compassionate and kind soul. He made great friends because he was social. He loved to show mercy to others and helped them. Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy (Matthew 5:7). He is survived by his mom, Gertrude (Trudy), dad, Errol (Ninja), sisters, Hervianna, Cristann, Rahesa, Kimeisha, Kireya, grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew, and other relatives and friends. 

Bethany Baptist Church will conduct funeral services 11am Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ. where friends may call from 10am to time of service.  Service will be live streamed,  via Facebook on the Cheega Funeral Home Page.   Interment   Eglington Cemetery, 320 Kings Hwy, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory  can be made at https://enoughtribulations.com/make-a-donation/.

June 4, 1974  ~  September 6, 2022

Barry Norton, Jr. 48 of Westville, NJ passed away suddenly on Sept. 6, 2022. Barry had a larger-than-life personality and smile. If you knew him, you were family. He would do anything for anyone that asked. Barry was a life-long mason , loved his craft and was very skilled at it. He loved fishing, golfing, back-roading and the jersey shore. He led a lot of fellowship and recovery and always did his best to help others in his life. Those that he leaves behind will never be the same. They will forever hold him close to their hearts and feel his warmth and presence. Their lives will forever be changed and those who knew him were touched in many ways. Barry is survived by his fiancé,  Samantha  Limpert, his sons, Jason Wagner, Ryan Wagner and Brandon  Wagner,   and his stepdaughter, Ava. His father, Barry Norton, Sr., his siblings, and his special gal, Ms. Plotts. He was predeceased by his mother, Catherine (Nee Quinn) Norton.  Funeral Services will be noon on Sat. Sept. 17 at the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ where friends may visit with the family from 10 to noon. Donations in Barry’s memory to help the family with funeral expenses may be sent directly to the Cheega Funeral Home, 1329 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 and would be deeply appreciated. The family will receive a list of all donations and who made them.   

January 25, 1941  ~  August 28, 2022

James F. Coyle, 81, of Logan Twp. NJ passed away at home on August 28, 2022. Born in New York, he has resided in Logan Twp. for the past 44 yrs. coming from Phila Pa. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Cuban Crisis. While in Phila. Pa. Jim worked for the US Postal Service for 25 yrs. and was a Phila Firefighter for 9 yrs. before being injured on duty. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, he loved his Church and loved attending Mass, Jim was a member of the Gibbstown VFW #5579 and enjoyed Golfing. An honest gentleman with a good sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Maryanne,his daughter, Mary Jo Palumbo (Danny), and his  son, James C. (Donna) Coyle, grandchildren, Shannon and Allison Coyle and Alessandro Palumbo and his furbaby, Tony.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Wed. Sept 7 at St. Joseph Church, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ where friends may meet with the family from 10am.  Inurnment will follow with Military Honors at Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Monroe Twp. Donations in his memory to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tn 38105 or on-line at www.stjude.org/donate would be appreciated.

October 29, 1944  ~  August 31, 2022

Beverly A. Zeisloft, 77,  (nee Edwards)  of West Deptford, NJ,  passed  away  peacefully on August 31, 2022  She is survived by her husband of 61 yrs. Charles D. Zeisloft, their 3 children Wendy Harvey, Charles Zeisloft II (Maria) and Kirsten Boninfante. She is also survived by her brother,  Robert (Ruth) Edwards. Beverly was the youngest of six children, born in Hazelton, PA, raised in McAdoo, PA and attended Hazelton High School. In her younger years, Beverly volunteered at the Naval Hospital of Philadelphia, during the Vietnam War, working with amputees. She also belonged to the High Fever Follies dance group. Beverly was a master homemaker. She had an eye for decorating, crafting and was an avid reader. Beverly loved  traveling to Florida and Ocean Grove, NJ. She loved spending time with her granddoggie Mila, her 5 grandchildren (Shawna, Eric, Charles III, Vincent and Chrissy) and great grandchildren (Angel and Peyton). In her later years, she loved the challenge of jigsaw puzzles that she'd complete and frame as art. Beverly loved to listen to music and sing along to entertainment where she resided, in Woodbury, NJ. Funeral Services will be 1pm, Saturday, Sept 3 at the CHEEGA FUNERAL HOME,1329 Kings Hwy, Swedesboro, NJ where a viewing will be held from 11 to 1pm on Saturday. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. John of God, 1145 Delsea Dr., Westville, NJ 08093 would be appreciated.

April 4, 1926  -  August 17, 2022

Rita Marino, (nee Garozzo), 96 yrs. affectionately known to all as ‘Aunt Rita’ , of Mullica Hill, NJ passed away peacefully at her residence with her daughter at her side. Rita was a life resident of the Swedesboro-Mullica Hill area. Wife of the late Alfred Marino (1978) she was a farmers wife, assisting  her husband on the farm. Rita was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, a member of the church choir, a Eucharistic Minister, member and Past President of the Altar-Rosary Society, Past President of the former  St. Josephs Parish Council. Rita was devoted to her faith and her church, giving of her time and talents, she could be found riding the mower cutting the grass around the church, or in the kitchen making ‘gravy’ with the Altar-Rosary Ladies for the Spaghetti dinner which she headed and also the Chicken BBQ. She was a Past President of the former St. Joseph PTA and Kingsway PTA and active with the Red Cross. She was one of the original volunteers for ‘Kings Things’ in Swedesboro. She loved working in her garden, traveling, Halloween was a favorite time of the year but the top holiday was Christmas. Rita is survived by her daughter, Mary Moul and former son-in-law, Donald Moul. She was predeceased by her siblings, Angelina Canavo,  Ida (Joseph) DeSimone, Sister Mary Garozzo and Angelo (Catherine) Garozzo. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Monday, August 22 at St. Josephs Church, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ. A viewing will be held Sun eve 5 to 8pm in the Church and again 9 to 10:45am on Monday. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Monday beginning at 11am at stclarenj.org. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Woolwich Twp. Contributions in her memory toward the organ repair at St. Josephs Church in  Swedesboro may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Parish, designate ‘Organ Repair’ and sent to St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 140 Broad St. Swedesboro, NJ