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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 37
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 41
HAMMONTON
FAMILY EYECARE
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Harry T. “Butchie” Coblentz
Harry T. “Butchie” Coblentz, 75, of Hammonton, died on Sunday,
March 29, 2020 at atlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Galloway
Twp. (unrelated to the Coronavirus).
He was born in elmer, N.J., raised in Franklinville and graduated from
Delsea Regional High School in 1963. Harry then enlisted in the U.S.
Navy and served his country in the Vietnam War. In his younger years,
Harry met Grayce Pitera while working at the precious metals company
Matthey Bishop in Winslow. In the early days, Grayce enjoyed watching
Harry in his roller hockey league, as he was a very skilled and entertaining
roller skater. They both had the love of playing games, especially
pinochle. Harry was also a very adept and competitive pinochle player –
two, three, or four-handed. You knew you were on the winning team when you had Harry
as your partner (but he also kept score, so who knows? LOL). He was a past treasurer and
member of the Hammonton Historical Society. He also volunteered with the Historical So-
ciety’s special events such as the Designer Showhouse, Day in the Park and The Christmas
Open House. He was a member of the Italian Heritage Club and also volunteered to help
park cars for the Batsto Citizen Committee events. During the week of the 16th of July, he
could always be found volunteering for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, helping slice rolls,
cutting peppers and onions, or whatever was needed. He was also often seen at Frog Rock
on Friday nights to eat and on Wednesdays during the summer playing Bocce Ball with his
Sons of Italy and Mt. Carmel buddies. Harry always loved his scratch offs and in the last
few years his hobby became entering the second chance lottery, where he was lucky enough
to qualify and attend the Grand Prize Drawing several years in a row (Thanks Johnny Scola
for getting him started). and, of course, couldn’t forget his beloved coffee outings with his
partners in crime, anthony Jacobs and Joe Rodio. Before all that fun, he worked with Grayce
Pitera over the years at antiques off the Bellevue, The Cornucopian and Remades by Koblen.
He is predeceased by his parents, Harry and audrey Coblentz and his sister, Dale
Coblentz. Harry is survived by his son, Charlie Coblentz of Laury’s, Pa.; daughters, Deborah
Newhart of Catasauqua, Pa., and Christine Hamill of Columbia, Md.; brother, Charles
Coblentz of Franklinville, N.J., as well as Dr. Merrie Jo Pitera of Overland Park, Kan., and
Dan Pitera, FaIa (allegra Pitera) and anneka Pitera of Beverly Hills, Mich.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, do-
nations may be made in Harry’s name to the Hammonton Historical Society, 333 Vine Street,
Hammonton, NJ 08037.
arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Theresa S. Umosella
Theresa S. Umosella (nee Stoner), 90, of elm died peacefully on
March 31, 2020 at Heritage assisted Living in Hammonton.
She was born in Woodbury, N.J., and graduated from Woodbury High
School in 1948. Theresa worked as a financial manager at the Wachovia
Bank in Hammonton until retirement in 1992.
She is predeceased by her husband, anthony J. Umosella; parents,
Harry and emily Stoner; brother, Luke Stoner and sisters, Mary Chew
and Loretta Rutter. Theresa will be missed by her daughter, Diane Bates;
her husband, Duke of Hammonton; son, Charles “Chip” Umosella and
his wife Ginger of Olney, Md.; her grandchildren, Scott Umosella (Jenn),
Nicholas Umosella (emily), Caroline Umosella (Cory), Warren Bates
(Meghan) and Tony Bates (Marjorie) as well as her two great-grandchildren, Gus and Nolan
Bates.
Funeral services will be held privately to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Theresa’s name to: Heritage assisted Living, care of the activities Department, 45
US-206, Hammonton, NJ 08037 or Samaritan Hospice at SamaritanNJ.org – both places
that provided Theresa with loving care.
arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Michael J. Pajic
Michael J. Pajic, III, 64, of elm died on Monday, March 30, 2020 in
atlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division.
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong area resident. Mike formerly
worked for Pennoni associates of Haddon Heights. He was a former
coach for the Hammonton Hawks association and Hammonton Little
League. Mike served on St. Martin de Porres RC Church Parish Council
and was a former adult altar server there. He was a former member of
the Hammonton Rotary Club, the Hammonton Republican Club, former
chairman of the Hammonton Planning Board and a member of the zoning
Board.
Mike is predeceased by his father, Michael Pajic, Jr. He is survived
by his three sons, Michael a. Pajic (Joan) of Hammonton, Christopher J. Pajic (Mary) of
atlantic City and Justin R. Pajic of Hammonton; his mother, anna Marie Calascione of
elm; two sisters, Johnna Tomasello (Kevin) of Hammonton and Luann McCarty of Colum-
bus, N.J.; his two grandchildren, Victoria Pajic and Michael Pajic; the mother of his children,
Linda Pajic of Hammonton and his nieces and nephews.
a Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made
to the Hammonton Hawks assoc., PO Box 782, Hammonton, NJ.
arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Teen steals gas on WHP
THG/Gabe Donio. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call [phone].
Ss. Peter and Paul Church held a blessing of the town at the corner of Central and Bellevue Avenues. They prayed
for the healing and protection of the town and the world. Friday, March 3, 3:09 p.m.
by Gabe Donio
G azeTTe S TaFF W RITeR
HaMMONTON—an 18-year-
old wearing a mask and a hood
stole gas from a gas station on the
prime block of N. White Horse
Pike (Route 30) at 4:06 a.m., Ham-
monton Police Chief Kevin Friel
said.
Police were dispatched to the gas
station on the prime block and
were advised that a blue Hyundai
Santa Fe arrived at the gas station
and obtained $36.26 worth of gas
without paying for it, Friel said.
according to Friel, once the ac-
cused pumped fuel into his vehicle,
the attendant approached the sub-
ject, who was wearing a silver
mask and a black hood. Friel said
the subject said he had a gun and
that the attendant “should not do
anything stupid.” 
The accused was identified as a
James Riba, 18, of Ocean City, and
he was charged with theft of fuel
and terroristic threats during a state
of emergency, Friel said.
He was mailed complaints and
as soon as he is in custody, he will
be processed, Friel said.
Officer Kyle ambrozaitis was
the investigating officer, Friel said.
Man shooting at car arrested
by Gabe Donio
G azeTTe S TaFF W RITeR
HaMMONTON—a man who
was shooting an old car on his
property on the 500 block of S.
White Horse Pike (Route 30) was
Robert G. Wentzell
Robert G. Wentzell, 77, of Hammonton died at home on Wednesday,
april 1, 2020.
Born in Somers Point, he was a lifelong resident of Hammonton. He
had worked at Whitehall Laboratories in Hammonton for many years.
He was an avid hunter and he enjoyed hunting in New Jersey and his
many out-of-state hunting trips. He also enjoyed fishing, competitive
muzzleloader shooting and trips to Montana.
He is predeceased by his parents, albert and Dorothy Wentzell and his
twin sister, Barbara emper. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57
years, Sandra F. Wentzell (nee Capelli); his three children, Robert
Wentzell (Kerry), David Wentzell (Jeanne) and Wendy Wentzell; his lov-
ing and devoted granddaughter, ashley Beltrante (Tom), Brody Wentzell and Kassidy
Wentzell; his great granddaughter, Giavonna Beltrante, his sister, Sylvia Fanslau and his
brother-in-law, Lou emper.
Funeral services will be private due to the coronavirus pandemic.
arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
June Marie Blough
June Marie Blough (nee Heath), 92, of Hammonton died peacefully
at home on Monday, March 30, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a resident of Hammonton for 70 years.
She was a member of the New Jersey Order of the eastern Star for more
than 50 years.
She is predeceased by her husband, Frank L. Blough; her daughter,
Carol L. Blough and her brother, Robert Heath. She is survived by her
son, Frank “Skip” Blough (Jayne); four grandchildren, Christina Gardner,
Michael B. Blough, Stephanie a. McLeod (Ryan) and Jennifer L. Bere-
nato and six great-grandchildren, Samuel, angelina, Ryan Jr., Lilian,
Michael Jr. and Tatiana.
Funeral services will be held privately due to the coronavirus pandemic and burial will
be held at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton. Donations may be made to Grace Com-
munity Church, www.place4grace.org.
arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Inferrera’s
Market
EVERYBODY’S STORE.
arrested by police at 11:54 a.m. on
april 2, Hammonton Police Chief
Kevin Friel said.
The Hammonton Police Depart-
ment received a call of possible
gunshots and shouting, Friel said.
a patrol responded and ob-
served James Restuccio, 51, of
Hammonton, who admitted to po-
lice that he had discharged a
firearm into an old vehicle in his
yard, Friel said.
Restuccio was also found to be
in possession of green leafy vege-
tation believed to be marijuana
and six pills believed to be valium,
Friel said.
He was taken into custody,
processed and charged with the
following: Possession of con-
trolled dangerous substance (cds)
marijuana; possession of cds val-
ium without a prescription; and
possession of a handgun magazine
in excess of 10 rounds, Friel said.
Restuccio was processed and
released with a court date in at-
lantic County Superior Court,
Friel said.
The investigating and arresting
officer was Officer Christopher
Henshaw, Friel said.
CORRECTION: In the april 1 edition,
the wrong byline was on the article en-
titled “Town officials react to ‘stay at
home’.”  The article was written by
Joseph F. Berenato. The Gazette regrets
the error.
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