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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 23 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 25
WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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OBITUARIES Olga Ferronto
Olga Ferronto , 82 , of Southampton , died on Saturday , December 31 , 2016 , at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt . Holly .
Born in Montreal , Quebec , Olga moved to Hammonton in 1970 , where she resided until moving to Southampton in 2004 . Olga worked in the banking industry in Hammonton for more than 34 years , where she loved her customers .
Olga was predeceased by her parents , Joseph and Cecilia DiBlasio ; her husband , Richard Ferronto ; her brothers Michael , Dominic , Conrad and Ray DiBlasio ; her sisters , Madeline Dilisio , Leena Piperni and Clara DiBlasio . She is survived by her loving husband , Glenn Matthews ; her daughter , Liz Schuman ( Robert ) of Hammonton ; her brother , Al DiBlasio ; her sister , Elizabeth DiBlasio ; her grandson , Robert Schuman and by many nieces and nephews .
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday , January 4 , 2017 , from 9:30 a . m . – 11 a . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home , 102 N . Third St ., Hammonton , NJ . Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church , Third and French streets , Hammonton , NJ . Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , 124 S . First Rd ., Hammonton , NJ .
Donations may be made to the St . Jude ’ s Children ’ s Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis , TN 38105-1942 .
Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home .
Samuel Joseph Errera
Samuel Joseph Errera , 90 , of Bethlehem , died in the solace of his home on December 29 , 2016 , from the ravages of Lewy Body Disease . He was the beloved husband of Jane Henninger Errera , with whom he shared the last 31 years of his life , and the late Jeannette Calise Errera , his wife of 34 years , who died in 1984 .
Samuel was a graduate of Hammonton High School , Class of 1943 . After his service in WWII , he graduated from Rutgers University and the University of Illinois . He received his Ph . D . in Structural Engineering from Cornell University .
Because Dr . Errera was an unassuming gentleman , his many activities , achievements , awards , honors and memberships will not be noted here . No better can be said of him than that Samuel heeded what the Lord required of him . Sam did justly , loved kindness and walked humbly with his God .
Samuel Joseph Errera was predeceased by his parents , Peter and Grace Ruggeri Errera ; his brothers , Dominic and Peter ; his sisters ; Stella Capella , Frances Iuliucci and Linda Perrone ; his first wife , Jeannette and his first child , Susan Elizabeth . He is survived by his wife , Jane ; his daughters and their husbands , Carol and Jeffrey McCandless of Nazareth , Pa ., and Mary and Timothy Shanahan of Chalfont , Pa .; seven grandchildren ; five great-grandsons ; his nieces , Grace Berger , Virginia Bird , Constance Bogetti , Eileen Iuliucci and Sandra Marinella , and his nephews , Leonard Errera and Austin Perrone , all of New Jersey .
A Mass of Christian Burial for the Repose of the Soul of Samuel Joseph Errera will occur at St . Anne ’ s Catholic Church , Bethlehem , Pa ., on January 6 , 2017 .
Esther M . Hunter
Esther M . (“ Mary ” aka “ Grammy ”) ( nee Cruz ) Hunter , 72 , of Galloway and formerly of Parsippany , died peacefully on Monday , December 26 , 2016 , at Acuity Specialty Hospital of New Jersey in Atlantic City with her loving family by her side .
Mary would like to let you know that her work here is done . She received a call for an appointment from which she will not be returning . This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus , a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time . Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing , playing Pokemon and Candy Crush , and eating Gummy Bears to her heart ’ s content . Music , laughter and love are guaranteed . Food is delicious , and you never gain an ounce . She left detailed instructions for her children and siblings to celebrate her mission here which has now been completed . Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated !
Esther is survived by her children , Debra Apgar ( and significant other Johnny Roman ) of Galloway , Lisa Valle ( and husband Jack ) of Parsippany , George Jay Hunter ( and wife Kelly ) of Brunswick , Ga . and Christopher Hunter ( and wife Jean ) of Brunswick , Ga .; her loving grandchildren , Jason and Kristi Apgar , Tyler , Samantha and Alana Valle , and Lillian Hunter ; her siblings , Juan Cruz of Tuckerton , Carmen Clark of Galloway , Maria Martinez of Hammonton and Aida Purdy of Tuckerton ; as well as a host of devoted nieces , nephews , cousins and friends .
Family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday , December 31 , 2016 , at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish — St . Joseph Church , Third and French streets , Hammonton , NJ . Burial will be private at a later date . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the American Heart Association . Arrangements made by the Marinella Funeral Home .
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Police handle local accidents
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — Police were on the scene of two local accidents last week , according to a report from Hammonton Police Det . Sgt . Edward Slimm .
• On December 20 at 7:56 p . m ., a 2013 white Kia Optima driven by Mercedes Wright , 26 , of Hammonton , struck head-on , a 2013 gray Nissan Rogue driven by Grace Asare , 32 , of Hammonton , according to Slimm ’ s report .
Wright was traveling east on Applefield Loop and Asare was traveling west on Applefield Loop when the crash occurred , Slimm ’ s report said . According to Slimm ’ s report , Wright was found to be traveling in the wrong direction .
Cpl . James Pinto was the investigating officer , Slimm ’ s report said .
• On December 23 at 12:10 p . m ., a 2015 blue Nissan Rogue driven by Brooks Boaggio , 32 , of Tabernacle , struck from behind , a 2005
Mae Ann Burdick , 71 , formerly of Hammonton , died peacefully at Alaris Healthcare in Cherry Hill surrounded by her loving family on December 21 , 2016 .
Born and raised in Hammonton , Mae graduated from Hammonton High School . She worked for many years in the employee cafeteria at the original Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City .
Mae Ann Burdick was predeceased by her parents , Anna ( nee Cashan ) and Clayton Burdick , and her sister , Babara Gallant . She is survived by her devoted sister , Lola Riggs and her husband , Dr . Joseph Riggs , as well as many nieces , nephews , great nieces and nephews .
Family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday , December 26 at Christ the King Catholic Church , 200 Windsor Avenue , Haddonfield . Interment with her family was held at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton .
In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in her name to Interfaith Caregivers , PO
Box 186 , Haddonfield , NJ 08033 or at www . ifchaddons . org / donate . Arrangements made by Healey Funeral Home .
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White House job for Conway
by Gabe Donio
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Trump names Kellyanne Conway Counselor to the President
the President , according to a release issued by the Trump-Pence Transition Team .
Conway has been serving as a senior member of the Presidentelect ’ s transition team and previously served as the campaign manager of his successful run for the presidency .
The release said that in her position , Conway will continue her role as a close advisor to the president and will work with senior leadership to effectively message and execute the Trump Administration ’ s legislative priorities and actions .
“ Kellyanne Conway has been a trusted advisor and strategist who played a crucial role in my victory .
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beige Toyota Camry driven by Jesse Landicini , 22 , of Hammonton , Slimm ’ s report said .
The accident occurred at the intersection of Route 54 and First Road . Landicini was stopped on Route 54 near First Road intersection when Boaggio struck his vehicle , Slimm ’ s report said .
Slimm ’ s report said Cpl . James Pinto was the investigating officer . There were no summonses or tows , and Boaggio found to be inattentive , causing the accident , Slimm ’ s report said .
Steven Daniel Mendez
Steven Daniel Mendez , 37 , of Mays Landing , died on Saturday , December 24 , 2016 .
Born in Stratford , he lived most of his life in Mays Landing . Steven worked as a mechanic , and he enjoyed gardening with his dad .
He is survived by his parents , Felix A . Mendez Sr . and Carmen M . Perez of Mays Landing ; two brothers , Felix A . Mendez Jr . and Philip A . Mendez both of Mays Landing ; his niece , Kaylee Brooke of Somers Point ; his maternal grandmother , Blanca Perez of Hammonton , and by many aunts , uncles , cousins and friends .
Family and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday , December 30 at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish Church of St . Joseph ’ s , 226 French Street in Hammonton . Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery , 124 S . First Road , Hammonton , NJ .
In lieu of flowers , family requests donations to the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad , 1400 Route 50 , Mays Landing , NJ 08330 .
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home .