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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 27
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 37
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Gloria V. Frederico
Gloria V. Frederico (nee Sacco), 90, of Hammonton died on February
11, 2019.
Frederico was born and raised in Hammonton. She worked for White-
hall Lab for 30 years, retiring in 1993 at the closing of Whitehall. She
was a member of St. Rita’s Society, The Red Hats and Hammonton Sen-
ior Citizens.
She is predeceased by her husband, Alfonso P. Frederico; her parents,
Charles and Mamie Sacco and her six brothers. She is survived by her
daughter, Bernadette Di Matteo of Hammonton; her grandchildren, Tina,
Shawn and Joseph DiMatteo; great-grandchildren Thomas and Samantha
Dixon, Jaime and Shawna DiMatteo and Alexandra Reillo and great-
great grandson Logan Dixon. Also surviving are her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don-
ald and Rosalie Frederico.
Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, February 15 from 8:30
to 10:30 a.m. at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. Third St., Hammonton. A Mass of
Christian Burial will also be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel (St.
Joseph Church), Third & French St., Hammonton. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery, 124 S. First Road, Hammonton. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary
of Mt. Carmel Parish, 226 French St., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Henry J. “Sonny” Mortelliti Jr.
Henry J. “Sonny” Mortelliti Jr., 77, of Hammonton died on Tuesday,
February 12, 2019 with his loving wife and son at his side in AtlantiCare
Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division.
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. He retired from
Lenox China as a finishing operator. He was a member of the Glass, Pot-
tery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union. Mortelliti was a
member and current President of the Hammonton Senior Citizens. He
coordinated their bus trips to the casinos for many years.
He is predeceased by his daughter, Lisa J. DePalma; his four sisters,
Angelina Rebardo, Frances Kovshuk, Anna Terruso, Theresa Nemec and
his brother, Anthony P. Mortelliti. Mortelliti is survived by his wife of
58 years, Marie Mortelliti (nee Sims); his son and daughter-in-law, John and Michelle
Mortelliti of Hammonton; two sisters, Grace Houser of Penns Grove and Louise DeCamp
of Devonshire; his sister-in-law, Helen A. Mortelliti of Hammonton; his grandchildren,
Kirsten Ambrozaitis and her husband Kyle, Justin Mortelliti, Giovanni DePalma and Dante
DePalma and his great-grandson Karter James Ambrozaitis.
Funeral Services were held Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Carnesale Funeral Home
in Hammonton. Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery, Hammonton. Viewings were
held Sunday, February 17, 2019 and Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Carnesale Funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Educational Fund of Giovanni and
Dante DePalma c/o John Mortelliti, 36 Samuel Dr., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Sandra J. D’Agostino
Sandra J. D’Agostino (nee Bright), 81, of Hammonton died peacefully
on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Brandywine Senior Living in Voorhees
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Berlin, she grew up in Clementon and graduated from Lower
Camden County Regional High School, Lindenwold, in 1956. She was
a resident of Hammonton for the last 50 years. She was a homemaker
for many years before returning to work. D’Agostino worked as a play-
ground aide at Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School, at Parkhurst Farm
& Garden Supply in Hammonton and eventually retired from Ancora
Psychiatric Hospital after 20 years of service as a Secretarial Assistant.
She was a member of the Pine Barrens Chapter of the American Rhodo-
dendron Society and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Leach Circle #58.
Also, she was a member of Saint Anthony of Padua Church and volunteered her time press-
ing the linens. D’Agostino was an avid gardener who found much solace in her beautiful
yard, which provided a scenic backdrop for local weddings. She also enjoyed FAD bus
trips with her husband, annual vacations to Lake George, N.Y., Vermont, Willow Valley in
Lancaster, Pa., and regular reunions with her Clementon Kindergarten school friends. She
was a friend to all animals especially birds, squirrels and her beloved cats.
She is predeceased by her husband, Edward J. D’Agostino; her daughter, Denise Lynne
D’Agostino and her parents, Clifford V. and Mildred (nee Funk) Bright. She is survived
by two daughters, Rochelle Salmon of Bridgeville, Del., and Claudine Migliacco (Pat) of
Hammonton; three grandchildren, Emily Donado (Joey) of Columbus, Ga., Keith Salmon
of Berlin and Paisley Migliacco of Hammonton; three sisters-in-law, Jean Lancetta (Car-
men), Gloria Zingrone and Norma D’Agostino and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A viewing was held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish
— Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Hammonton, where a Mass of Christian Burial was
also celebrated. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hammonton. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees
Township, NJ 08043.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
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Patricia DeGolia
Patricia DeGolia (nee Newell), 83, of Blue Anchor died peacefully
on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Center in Cherry Hill.
Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Hammonton before settling in Blue
Anchor. Pat loved to go to Joe’s Maplewood for clams casino, sit on the
beach in Wildwood with her Wawa coffee (Pat’s Special) and go shop-
ping at Bagliani’s.
She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Anna Newell; her hus-
band, Doug DeGolia and 10 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her loving
niece and caretaker, Kellyann Suarez; her late husband Doug DeGolia’s
children, Catherine and Larry; her sister-in-law, Barbara Ness and many
nieces and nephews. She will be truly missed by her faithful furry friend,
Oreo.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, February 16 from 10
a.m. to 11 a.m. at Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish — St. Joseph Church, 226 French
St, Hammonton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenwood
Cemetery, 316 Henry Ave., Blue Anchor. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude’s Chil-
dren’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) would be appreciated.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Gloria M. Musses
Gloria M. Musses, 100, of Medford died peacefully on February 8, 2019.
Musses was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, in 1918 and moved to New York City in
1951, then to N.J. in 1987. She loved cooking, crocheting, Spanish novellas and watching
game shows from her favorite chair.
She is predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Emerito; her daughter, Gloria Roman
and grandchildren, Melissa and Daniel. Musses is survived by her loving children, Lourdes
(Gerald) Ukrainski and William (Tobey) Musses; her grandchildren, Morgan and Madison
Musses, Melinda (Phil) Ukrainski-Pancari, Justin (Jordan) and Jeremy (Sarah) Ukrainski
and great-grandchildren, Savannah, Jackson, Lyris, Livia and Sawyer.
A viewing was held on Tuesday, February 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lechner Fu-
neral Home, 24 N. Main St., Medford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today,
Wednesday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford
Lakes Rd., Tabernacle. Interment will be held at B.G. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ.
Arrangements made by Lechner Funeral Home.
June A. Fletcher
June A. Fletcher (nee Jerromes), 92, of Atco died on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 12, 2019 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees.
Fletcher was born and raised in Coventry, England, where she was a
member of the Land Army. Upon arriving in America, she became very
involved in the community of Winslow Twp. She was a member of the
E.P.A. and was the overseer of Winslow Twp. Senior Citizens Center.
She organized fundraisers for Winslow Monopoly and was a court me-
diator. She was a real estate broker for Elmtowne Real Estate, Baun Har-
ris and Robert Bennett. She volunteered at Kessler Hospital from 1977
until closing and also Virtua Hospital until 2008. She was an active mem-
ber of her community at the Fountains and founded the Library and Card
Club and organized many activities for the residents.
She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Daisey Jerromes and her husband,
Robert W. Fletcher. She is survived by her two daughters, Carletta Smith of Cedar Brook
and Carol Fletcher of South Carolina and her brother, Peter Jerromes of Coventry, England.
She was a loving grandmother of Melanie Gaffney, Stacci and Anastasia Smith, William
and Geoffrey Bailey and Carol Ann Kowalski, and great-grandmother of Mason and Madi-
son Gaffney, Kyla Smith, Danger Hohbein, Alexandria Galvan, Oliver, Daphne, Andrew
and Joshua Bailey and Kaitlyn, Joseph and Preston Kowalski.
A visitation was held Saturday, February 16 at the Marinella Funeral Home in Ham-
monton, where funeral services also took place. Burial took place in Atlantic County Vet-
erans Cemetery, Rt. 50, Estell Manor. Donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia Center for Childhood Cancer Research 34th & Civic Center Blvd. Phila., PA.
19104.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
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Ana A.
Garcia
Ana A. Garcia,
80, of Mullica
Twp. died peace-
fully at home on
February 12, 2019.
Born in Jayuya,
Puerto Rico, she
worked for Kim
Michaels, Patriot
Windows
and
Dover Hand Bag.
She is prede-
ceased by her par-
ents, Antonio and Clementina Aponte
and her husband, Raul Garcia. Surviving
are her children, Raul Garcia Jr. and wife
Debbie Garcia of Stonewall, La., Edwin
and wife Maria Garcia of Washington
Borough, N.J., Milagro (Donna) Garcia
and fiancé Ed Still of Mullica Twp.,
Jason and wife Melissa Garcia of Hamp-
ton, N.J. and Frances Gonzalez of North
Carolina. Also surviving is her sister,
Linda Salagado of Bayamon, Puerto
Rico. She was a loving grandmother of
Edwin Jr, Raul III, Henderson (Beanie),
Julia, Jamie, Eddie and Luis (Peto), and
great-grandmother of 12.
A viewing was held Monday, Febru-
ary 18 at the Marinella Funeral Home in
Hammonton, and a Mass of Christian
Burial was also held Monday at St. Mary
of Mt. Carmel Parish – St. Joseph
Church in Hammonton. Burial was pri-
vate at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made
to The Menkes Foundation, 23210 Daf-
fodil Dr., California, MD 20619.
Arrangements made by Marinella Fu-
neral Home.
Philippe B.
Fontaine
Philippe
B.
Fontaine, 88, of
Winslow
Twp.
died on Monday,
February 11, 2019
in AtlantiCare Re-
gional
Medical
Center.
Born in Riviere-
Beaudette,
Canada, he lived in
this area for many
years.
Fontaine
was a retired electrical engineer with At-
lantic City Electric Company. He was a
member of the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers Union. He was re-
ligiously active in the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Fontaine is predeceased by his wife of
66 years, Germaine Fontaine. He is sur-
vived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jo-
celynne and Jorden Brown of Shamong;
one sister, Rita Cholette; one grand-
daughter, Lorraine Yeh; one great-grand-
daughter,
Gabriella
and
two
step-grandchildren, Lindsey and Walter
Brown.
A memorial service was held on Sat-
urday, February 16, 2019 at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4761 US
Route 30, Egg Harbor, where a visitation
was also held. Memorial donations may
be made to the Hammonton Cancer
Foundation, PO Box 1066, Hammonton,
NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Fu-
neral Home.
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