Page 2 • Wednesday , April 5 , 2023 • The Hammonton Gazette
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Hammonton Gazette
OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NOTICIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HAMMONTON ’ S HISTORY . . . . . . 39
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 49 WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 www . hammontongazette . com
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OBITUARIES
Mary Louise Heston
Mary Louise Heston , 84 , of Hammonton N . J ., passed away peacefully on March 29 . Mary Louise born August 3 , 1938 in Pittston , Pa was the only female child of 6 children to Mary and Michael Breza . She lovingly reigned with humility and grace as a petite Princess to her 5 loving brothers ; George , Joe , Bernie , Bobby , and Frankie . On a double date with her then boyfriend , she met the love of her life William J Heston . Devoted to each other , they married , moved to Hammonton , N . J . and created a beautiful family . Their children Mary Jo Meer ( Matthew ), Kathleen Johnson ( R . Verle ), William ( Robin Shapiro ) and Dolores Theresa ( S . Zarankin ) were truly blessed with incredible parents . Their family grew with eight precious grandchildren , Samantha , Daniel , Edan , Alexander , Mary Kate , Jacob , Claire and Neve whom she adored . Her sister by marriage Dolores Semion ( Paul ) gave her a lovely niece Kelli Schweitzer ( Derrick ). She cherished their children Jackson and Owen . Another special sister whom she adored is Debra Tykosh of Harding , Pa .
Although Mary Lou lost her best friend Bill of 54 years on May 18 , 2015 , her zest for life did not falter . Second to her love of family was her passion for golf . Her husband Bill taught and coached her for 40 years . Her many accolades , trophies and achievements can attest to her love of the game at her happy place , the Buena Vista CC ( BVCCWGA ). As in life , she was tenacious and fearless many times victorious over competitors half her age . Through the game that she loved , she acquired many sisters and daughters who were at her side until the Lord took her . She made her home on a lovely street in Hammonton where the entire neighborhood knew , supported and loved her , especially her neighbor , Barbara . She retired from a clerical career at Kessler Memorial Hospital in 2006 . As a devout Catholic she looked to her Lord for strength and serenity . Mary Lou was a ray of sunshine in this world . Her light will continue to shine in all whom she encountered and loved .
Relatives and friends were invited to attend her viewing Monday April 3 , 2023 from 11 a . m . – 12:30 p . m . at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N . Third St . Hammonton , N . J . A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at 1 p . m . St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish – St . Joseph Church 3rd & French Streets Hammonton , N . J . Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 248 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . In her memory and in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Our Lady of the Lakes Parish - 19 Malaga Rd . Williamstown N . J . 08094
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home .
Doris DiGiuseppe
Doris DiGiuseppe ( nee DeMarco ), 71 , of Egg Harbor Twp . and formerly of Hammonton , N . J . passed away Wednesday March 29 , 203 at AtlantiCare Medical Center in Galloway Twp . N . J . She was born and raised in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1969 and after graduation she attended Stockton College . Doris worked in Quality control for Comar , LLC in Buena , N . J . for many years .
She is predeceased by her parents , Joseph and Mildred DeMarco ; and her twin sister , Shirley Sampson . Doris is survived by her loving husband , Raul DiGiuseppe .
Family and friends were invited to attend her viewing Tuesday April 4 , 2023 from 10 a . m . -11a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish-St . Joseph Church Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a . m . Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery 124 S . First Rd . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish 226 French St . Hammonton , N . J . 08037 . To share condolences please visit www . marinellafuneralhome . com .
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home .
Constance Mae Duffy
Constance Mae Duffy , 76 , of Hammonton passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday , March 28 , 2023 . Connie was born in Wilmington ; Del . and she was a resident of Hammonton for sixty years . Her final thoughts were an expression of love and gratitude to her husband , sons and grandchildren . During her time in Hammonton her main occupation was as a mother and homemaker . She lived in the same house for 57 years and made it her own in a very particular way . She was an amazing cook and baker and passed that passion to her sons and grandchildren . Connie always made sure her family was together and hosted countless holidays , birthdays and anniversaries . She was an avid motorcyclist and explored the country for many years on the back of her husband ' s Harley .
She was predeceased by her son , William " Billy " Duffy ; and her sisters , Priscilla " Penny " Orbin and Arlene " Kitten " Pedrick . She is survived by her devoted husband of sixty- two years , William " Bill ” Duffy ; she was an amazing mother to her three sons , Wayne , Brian ( Laura ) and Shane ( Kimberly ); her seven grandchildren , William " Billy ", Sean , Daniel , Mallaidh " Molly ". Dalton , Seamus , and Hawken ; and one sister , Dawn Raine .
A visitation was held on Tuesday , April 4 , 2023 from 10 a . m . - 12 p . m . at the Carnesale Funeral Home , 202 S . Third Street in Hammonton , where a Service of Remembrance was held at 12 p . m .
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home .
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Christopher J . Brown gave a presentation on behalf of Fieldstone Associates LP regarding redevelopment of town-owned land on Washington and 11th Streets . Monday , March 27 , 7:38 p . m .
Ryker charged with sexual assualt
Jonathan Ryker
POLICE , from Page 1 coached at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton , according to March 31 posts on social media by the NJSP .
According to the NJSP posts , “ in August 2022 , detectives from Troop ‘ C ’ Criminal Investigation Office , Burlington County Prosecutor ’ s Office , and the Medford Township Police Department began investigating explicit content that was sent from Jonathan P . Ryker to a minor via social media .”
“ During the 8-month investigation , detectives were able to identify another victim of Ryker who was also a student at Rockstar Cheer . Ryker was additionally charged with endangering the welfare of a child , and aggravated criminal sexual contact ,” the posts read .
According to the online posts , “ Ryker was lodged in Burlington County Jail pending a detention hearing . If you or anyone you know may have been a victim please contact the New Jersey State Police Red Lion Station at ( 609 ) 859- 2282 . Anonymous tips are welcomed .”
According to an April 3 post on the Medford Twp . Police Department Facebook page , “ on April 3 , 2023 Angela Ryker was placed under arrest at the Medford Township Police Department charged with Criminal Attempt , Witness Tampering , as a result of the investigation related to her son , Jonathan Ryker , and his role with endangering the welfare of children while a coach at Rock Star Cheer . This investigation is still active and is being coordinated with the Medford Township Police Department , the New Jersey State Police , Red Lion Station and the Burlington County Prosecutor ’ s Office .”
This report is comprised of arrests and investigations made by the men and women of local enforcement . All suspects and arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law .
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