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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 39
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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Lisa M. Costa
Lisa M. Costa (nee McMichael), 56, of Hammonton died peacefully
at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, april 19, 2020.
Lisa was born in Woodbury, and she lived in Woodbury Heights until
moving to Hammonton 35 years ago. She worked as a hair stylist at in-
finity Salon in Hammonton and she started her career at Lucci Hair Salon
in Hammonton. Lisa was a member of the Hammonton all Sports Booster
Club. She devoted her time to her family, and enjoyed watching her chil-
dren’s sporting events. although her career and hobbies were a big part
of her life, Lisa was much more than the activities she took part in. Her
smile was wide, her voice was loud and her love was felt. Because of
her character, memories of Lisa bring tears of laughter instead of tears of
sorrow. Lisa forever lives on in the smiles of the people she loved the most.
She is predeceased by her niece, Megan McMichael. She is survived by her husband,
Jeffrey Costa; her daughter, Morgan Keys (eric) and her son, Patrick Costa all of Hammon-
ton; her parents, albert and Catherine McMichael of Woodbury Heights; her brothers,
Michael McMichael (Sandy) of Washington Twp. and robert McMichael of Woodbury
Heights. Lisa is also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
funeral services will be held privately due to coronavirus restrictions and burial will be
at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hammonton. in lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Hammonton Cancer foundation, P.O. Box 1066, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Sadie M. Aloisio
Sadie M. aloisio, 92, of Hammonton died peacefully on Sunday, april 19, 2020 in at-
lantiCare regional Medical Center Mainland Division.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong Hammonton resident. Sadie was a retired cloth-
ing inspector at Kessler Clothing Shop. She was a member of the amalgamated Clothing
Workers Union.
Sadie is predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Marion aloisio; her sisters, antoinette
ford, Catherine Pinto and anna Gregory and her brother, angelo aloisio. She is survived
by her four brothers, James aloisio, John aloisio, Tony aloisio (all of Hammonton) and
Pasquale aloisio and his wife regina of Collings Lakes and many nieces and nephews.
funeral services and burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will be private and at the con-
venience of the family.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Dominic Ieropoli
Dominic ieropoli, Sr., 96, of Hammonton died on Thursday, april 23,
2020 at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland.
Born in richland, N.J, he was the son of Nicola ieropoli and irene (nee
fusco) ieropoli. He was a lifelong South Jersey resident. He formerly
worked at the Tropicana in atlantic City as a slot attendant. Mr. ieropoli
served in the U.S. army during World War ii.
He is predeceased by his wife, Gloria ieropoli and his daughter, Donna
Hannon. Surviving are his son, Dominic ieropoli, Jr. and his wife Sandy;
six grandchildren, Debra Mascioli (Sam), robert ieropoli (Jo), Dominic
ieropoli (rachael), John Hannon iii (Laura), Beverly Deptula (Christo-
pher), Michelle Hannon; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild.
Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will be private and held at the convenience of the
family.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Benjamin James McClellan III
Benjamin James McClellan iii (Jim), 57, of Sweetwater died on Tues-
day, april 21, 2020 at his residence, non-COViD-19 related.
He was born in Darby, Pa., and grew up in Ship Bottom, N.J. Jimmy
loved the beach, bay, woods and the river. He was taught at a very young
age to enjoy and embrace nature and all God’s creatures by his parents.
His happiest times were being outdoors with his family and friends
whether it be fishing, boating, kayaking, skiing, surfing, hunting or
grilling, and let’s not forget “a little Mud on the tires.” Jimmy was a beau-
tiful soul who was taken too early. He was a kind and gentle person whom
everyone loved. He will be forever missed but never forgotten.
Benjamin is predeceased by his loving parents, Benjamin James Mc-
Clellan ii and emma Theresa McClellan. He is survived by his loving wife, Samantha (nee
Steele); his children, Benjamin James McClellan iV and remi Steele McClellan; his broth-
ers, Michael McClellan and andrew McClellan; sister, amy McMullan; his in-laws, richard
and Charlotte Steele; his brothers-in-law, richard and Ty Steele and Bill McMullan; sis-
ters-in-law, Sue Steele, Heather McClellan and Katy McClellan; also all his beautiful nieces
and nephews and friends.
Cremation will be held privately with a memorial service to at a later date. in lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the alzheimer’s association, 225 N. Michigan ave.
floor 17, Chicago, iL 60601
arrangements made by Marinella funeral Home.
Even cars are wearing facemasks like this one in front of Hammonton Auto Exchange.
Friday, April 17, 2:53 p.m.
Domingo Quintero
Domingo Quintero, 67, of Hammonton died on Monday, april 20,
2020 in atlantiCare regional Medical Center Mainland Division after a
long battle with kidney disease.
Born in Ponce, Puerto rico, he was a Hammonton resident for many
years. He formerly worked for C & C farms, Wm. Cappuccio farms and
as a laborer for the Laborers international Union Local 172.
Mr. Quintero is predeceased by his son, Domingo J. Quintero. He is
survived by his wife, Maria Cosme; two sons, antonio and angel; his
brother, Carlos; three sisters, Norma, Tete; Sara; two grandsons and one
granddaughter.
funeral services and burial in Greenmount Cemetery will be held at
the convenience of the family.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
Ernesto Del Valle
ernesto Del Valle, 91, of absecon and formerly of Mullica, died on
Tuesday, april 14, 2020 in absecon Manor.
Born in Maricao, Puerto rico, he lived in the South Jersey area for
many years. Mr. Del Valle worked as a waiter at the famous German
restaurant “Luchow’s” in New York City for many years.
He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters. Surviving are his chil-
dren, Sarah Guzman (Carmen), ernesto Del Valle, Jr. (Maria), Jesus Del
Valle, (Neyda), David Del Valle, israel Del Valle (Minerva), Daisy Del
Valle; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
funeral services and burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hammonton,
will be held at the convenience of the family.
arrangements made by Carnesale funeral Home.
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Janet M.
Merklein
Janet
M.
Merklein (nee ar-
mentario),
aka
Janet Moore, 78, of
Collings Lakes died
peacefully at her
home with her
daughter by her
side on Sunday,
april 19, 2020.
Janet grew up in
Upper Darby, Pa.,
and moved to
Collings Lakes in 1959. She was the head
cook for Buena regional School District
at the Collings Lakes elementary School
for more than 30 years. Janet loved the slot
machines at the casinos but her passion
was crocheting and knitting afghans for
everyone.
She is predeceased by her husband,
Joseph; son, David Moore; parents, Vito
and Tina armentario and her brother, Don-
ald armentario. Janet is survived by her
daughter, Crystal Petriucelli of Hammon-
ton; son, Thomas Moore of Boca raton,
fla.; daughter, Judy Smith of Stuart, fla.,
and sister, ann risoldi. Janet is the loving
grandmother of Nichole Bertino, Cassan-
dra Harman, Mark Petrucelli, Michael and
ericka Moore.
Services and burial are private at the
convenience of the family. in lieu of flow-
ers donations may be made in Janet’s
memory to atlantic County Home Deliv-
ery Meals, 101 S. Shore rd. room 215,
Northfield, NJ 08225.
arrangements made by Marinella fu-
neral Home.
436 N. 3RD STREET - HAMMONTON 561-1061
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