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ObitUARieS
Diane M . Latko
Diane M . Latko ( nee Scardino ), 67 , of Hammonton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday , January 26 , 2022 .
Diane was born in Hammonton and was a lifelong resident . She worked at Universal Supply Company in Hammonton as a dispatcher . She had previously worked at Wm . B . Kessler Clothing Factory and Patriot Manufacturing both in Hammonton . Diane enjoyed playing bingo , going to the casinos and playing blackjack and watching the Flyers , Phillies and NASCAR Racing .
She is predeceased by her husband , Randall M . Latko ; her parents , Carl F . and Eleanor J . Scardino Sr .; her brother , Carl F . Scardino Jr .; sister-in-law , Cathy Scardino ; and brother-in-law , John Puleo .
She is survived by her daughter , Lindsay Graff ( Leonard ); her sister , Joann Dixon ( Tom ); her twin sister , Debbie Puleo ; two brothers , John Scardino ( Karen ) and David Scardino ( Diane Santoro ); her lifelong best friend , Mimi Neil ; and many nieces , nephews , great-nieces and great-nephews , aunts , uncles , cousins and friends .
Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice , 6550 Delilah Road , Suite 501 , Egg Harbor Township , NJ 08234 .
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home in Hammonton , www . carnesalefuneralhome . com .
Henry Jenkins
Henry Jenkins , 72 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away Friday , January 28 , 2022 .
Henry “ The Rake ” was born in Port Norris , N . J . and lived in Newtonville before making his way to Hammonton . He was an iconic member of the Hammonton community and well liked by all who crossed paths with him . There was no task too small or too tall for Henry ; he was always willing to lend a helping hand .
He is predeceased by his parents , Mr . and Mrs . Paul Jenkins and his brother , Paul Jenkins .
Henry ’ s friends are invited to celebrate his life and friendship at his viewing , Wednesday , February 9 , 2022 from 11 a . m . to 1 p . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , NJ 08037 . Funeral services will be held at 1 p . m . at the funeral home . Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery 124 S . 1st Road Hammonton , NJ 08037 . Donations may be made in Henry ’ s name to a charity of your choice . Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home .
Lorraine Schenk Payne
Lorraine Schenk Payne , 92 , born and raised in Hammonton , transitioned into Eternity peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday , February 2 , 2022 .
Lorraine was a hard-working , loving mother of four blessed children , an enthusiastic attendee at all athletic or other events her children participated in . She worked at the family owned South Jersey Laundry & Dry Cleaners , served her town as a Sunday school teacher at The Presbyterian Church , as Girl Scout Leader and Den Mother . She was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan to the end .
Lorraine is predeceased by her husband , Douglas , and eldest son , Frederic H . Long Jr .
She is survived by sons , Steven Long of Tampa , Fla . and Michael Long Sr . ( Marie Tomasello ) of Hammonton ; her daughter , Patricia Kowalewski of Pleasantville ; and Douglas ’ s children , Douglas Payne , Cindy Berenato and Allen Payne ( Lois ). Lorraine is also survived by her grandchildren , great-grandchildren , nieces and nephews .
Funeral services and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family . Donations may be made in her memory to The Presbyterian Church of Hammonton , 326 Bellevue Ave ., Hammonton , NJ 08037 . Condolences may be offered through the Carnesale Funeral Home at www . carnesalefuneralhome . com .
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Man facing PPP fraud charges
FRAUD , from Page 1 gram ( PPP ) loans , according to a press release issued on February 1 by the Department of Justice , United States Attorney ’ s Office , Northern District of Georgia .
“ These defendants allegedly took advantage of the emergency lending provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program that were intended for business owners suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic . The charges reinforce our resolve to hold accountable those who steal pandemic relief funds and use them for their own personal gain ,” United States Attorney Kurt R . Erskine said in the release .
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J . Russell George also commented on the scheme and the people charged in connection with it .
“ The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration aggressively pursues those who misuse IRS information systems in their efforts to defraud programs afforded to the American people under the CARES Act . We appreciate the efforts of the Department of Justice in this endeavor ,” George said in the release . According to release from Erskine , the indictments , and other information presented in court : From April 2020 through August
Fight leads to arrest
by Gabe Donio
GAZETTE STAFF WRITER
HAMMONTON — A fight that broke out on the prime block of S . White Horse Pike ( Route 30 ) at 3:53 p . m . on February 5 led to an arrest when one of the people involved pulled out a knife , Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said .
“ Police responded to a fight . There were two gentlemen who were involved in a verbal altercation , and then one pulled a foldable knife out of his pocket ,” Friel said .
The man who pulled the foldable knife out of his pocket was Tom White , 59 , of Mays Landing , Friel said . He was taken into custody for possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and harassment , Friel said , adding that White was released pending a court appearance in Hammonton Joint Municipal Court .
Officer Richard Brown III was the investigating and arresting officer , Friel said .
2020 , the conspirators in the scheme allegedly submitted , or assisted in the submission of , PPP loan applications on behalf of twenty-two businesses . In connection with the scheme , defendant Richard Mahee allegedly directed defendant Mark Mason to fabricate documents on behalf of individuals that Mahee identified so they could apply for and receive PPP loans . Mason allegedly communicated with the purported business owners about the loan amount they wanted to receive , and then fabricated tax documents and other supporting documents to submit with the PPP loan application to support that amount , according to the release .
For their work on the PPP loan applications , Mason and Mahee allegedly received a percentage of the funded loan amount as a “ success fee ” from each purported business owner , the release said . Mason then allegedly began fabricating documents to support fraudulent PPP loan applications for other individuals . These individuals allegedly communicated with Mason about the loan amount they wanted to receive , submitted loan applications with the supporting documents Mason created , and then paid Mason a percentage of the funded loan amount , the release said .
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