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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 25
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 53
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Martha Monzo
Martha Monzo (nee Clauss), 89, of Hammonton, died peacefully at
home on february 29, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
She was born and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Ham-
monton High School in 1948. Martha retired from W.B. Kessler Memorial
Hospital where she worked in the environmental Services Dept. in the
early years of her marriage she worked on the family farm with her hus-
band, Joe. She enjoyed the simple things in life: flowers, birds singing
and watching beautiful sunrises. One of her favorite past times was trav-
eling with her sister freda, as well as going to the casinos with her girl-
friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Monzo; her parents,
Samuel and Helen Clauss; brothers, Samuel, Otis, Warren and richard Clauss and sisters,
Margaret Jennings and Helen Doerfel. Surviving are her children, Betty ritz and her husband
anthony, William J. Monzo, and Jo ann Pantalone and her husband Louis all of Hammon-
ton; one brother, robert Clauss of Hammonton; two sisters, Hilda Packard of Lynnwood,
Wash., and freda Lutz of San Bruno, Calif. She was the loving grandmother of Brian ritz
(Lauren), Michelle and David Monzo, amy Pantalone (James) and ashley D’agostino (Joe)
and two great-grandchildren, Oliva and Brandon ritz. She will be sadly missed by her sis-
ters-in-law, Sally Clauss, Verla Clauss, rita alvino, Mary Monzo and many nieces and
nephews.
family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, March 7 from 9 to 11
a.m. at the Marinella funeral Home, 102 N. third Street, Hammonton. funeral services will
be held 11:30 a.m. at the Hammonton Presbyterian Church, 326 Bellevue ave.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, 500 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton.
Donations may be made in Martha’s memory to the Presbyterian Church or Grace Health
Care, 105 fieldcrest ave. #402, edison, NJ 08837.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
Sarah M. Bertino
Sarah M. Bertino (nee Manera), 96, of Hammonton died on Saturday,
february 29, 2020 in Seashore Gardens in Galloway.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Bertino
formerly worked as a machine operator for Kessler Clothing Co. in Ham-
monton. She also owned and operated a custom drapery business with
her late husband, anthony.
She is predeceased by her husband, anthony J. Bertino; her son, an-
thony J. Bertino, Jr.; her parents, George and Carrie Manera. She is sur-
vived by her sister-in-law, Dolly adams of Hammonton and many nieces
and nephews.
a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Wednesday,
March 4, 2020, 10 a.m. in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, Church of St. Joseph’s, 226 french
St., where a viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Frank Silvesti
frank Silvesti, 92, of Hammonton, died March 2, 2020 at home sur-
rounded by his loving family on first rd. where he was also born.
frank was a dedicated Hammonton first responder for more than 70
years where he held the titles of assistant Chief of the Hammonton Vol.
fire Company No. 1 and Lieutenant of the Hammonton rescue Squad.
He graduated from Hammonton High School, was a dedicated Hammon-
ton sports fan and received the all Sports Booster Club fan award. frank
served in the U.S. army during WWii.
He is predeceased by his parents Dominic and Caterina and siblings,
Joseph, Carlo, rose, and Grace Silvesti. Surviving is his loving wife Mar-
ian (nee rubba); children, Gregg Silvesti (trixie), Dr. Garry Silvesti
(Gina), Marguerite Patton (russell), Valerie McCarty (Kenny) and Dr. Lauren Silvesti-Lee
(alan); grandchildren, Gregg Silvesti (Kristen), Matthew Silvesti (Gina), Kendall Hovermale
(Clark), Kerri Patton (Kevin Whitney), Cole and Brian McCarty, Ben and ashlyn Silvesti,
tony and Danny Lee, great-grandchildren, Clark Dylan and Chase Hovermale, Gavin Sil-
vesti, and Christopher and riley Silvesti.
family and friends are invited to his visitation thursday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. with funeral services at 11:30 a.m., all at the Marinella funeral Home 102 N. third St.,
Hammonton. entombment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery, 124 S. first rd., Ham-
monton.
Donations may be made to the Hammonton Vol. fire Company No. 1, 108 front St.,
Hammonton, NJ 08037 or St. Vincent DePaul Society, 226 french St., Hammonton, NJ
08037.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
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Dorothy F. Schellhas
Dorothy f. Schellhas, 100, of Delran died on thursday, february 27,
2020 in Laurel Brook rehabilitation & Health Center.
Born in folsom, she was a lifelong area resident. She formerly worked
for fralinger’s and Whitehall Laboratories. Mrs. Schellhas was the or-
ganist at St. James Lutheran Church in folsom for many years, and she
also played for the reformation Lutheran Church in absecon. Her family
was everything to her, they were her greatest joy.
She is survived by her loving children, Shirley Goodman (William),
frances Cicali (Dominic), elizabeth ann Chamberlain, earl Schellhas
(emily), ronald Schellhas; one sister, Lorraine Smith, 14 grandchildren,
36 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
funeral services were held tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Carnesale funeral Home,
Hammonton, where viewings were held Monday, March 2, 2020 and again on tuesday.
Burial took place in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery. in lieu of flowers donations may
be made to the St. James Church, Mays Landing rd, folsom, NJ 08037 or to the Sacred
Heart Church Sponsorship Program, 1739 ferry ave., Camden, NJ 08104.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
John Ceanfaglione
John Ceanfaglione, 43, of Hammonton died on february 25, 2020.
He was born in aliquippa, Pa., graduated from Pleasantville High
School and the College of New Jersey. John worked for asphalt Paving
Systems in Hammonton and was a member of the Laborers Union #172.
He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He is predeceased by his father, John Ceanfaglione and brother, Martin
Walsh. Surviving are his wife, Brittany (nee Wall); his daughter, Jaycee;
his mother, Carole Ceanfaglione (nee Mahler); sisters, Carole McDermott
and anita findley and brother, adam felder. He is also survived by many
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held tuesday, March 3 at the Marinella funeral Home,
Hammonton. Cremation was held privately. in lieu of flowers donations may be made in
John’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort road, Suite 300 Jacksonville,
fL 32256.
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
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Philip K.
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Phillip
K.
Sharp, 82, of Ham-
monton
died
peacefully at home
on Saturday, feb-
ruary 29, 2020
with his loving
family by his side.
Born in Blue
anchor, he lived
most of life in the
folsom and Ham-
monton area. He
served proudly in the U.S. Navy and
served aboard the USS ticonderoga. Be-
fore retiring, Phil was an owner/operator
for Lance inc. Many years ago he was
a Cub Scout Master in folsom, and he
served as a councilman in folsom.
He is predeceased by his parents,
Joseph and Susie; his daughter-in-law,
Donna Marie; his twin brother, Joseph
and his sister, Caroline. He is survived
by his beloved wife of 61 years, augus-
tine Sharp (nee Mascio); five children,
Joseph Sharp (Sandy), Sharon Costa
(James) ernest Sharp (Sharon), Phillip
Sharp (angel) and Denise amorelli (BJ);
his grandchildren, James (Jen), taryn
(Dan), andrew (Jackie), Matthew, Katie
(Steve), Vincent (Kelsey), anthony
(rose), erica, anthony, Nicole, eric and
Caroline; his great-grandchildren, ryan,
Lilly, Juliette, Guy, ian, arabella and
Phillip. He is also survived by many sis-
ters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
a viewing will be held on thursday,
March 5, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
first United Methodist Church of Ham-
monton, 398 Bellevue avenue, Ham-
monton, where funeral services will take
place at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hammon-
ton.
arrangements made by Carnesale fu-
neral Home.
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