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OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 23
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 45
WHAT’S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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William F. Eppler
THG/Gabe Donio
William F. “Bill” Eppler Sr., 79, of Hammonton and formerly of Or-
mand Beach, Fla., died on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at AtlantiCare Main-
land in Galloway.
Bill was born in Bridgeton, and graduated from Woodstown High
School in 1959. He worked for Variety Farms in Hammonton for several
decades before finally retiring in 1994. Bill was a past member of the
Nesco Volunteer Fire Co where he held several positions including Chief
and was a Life member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Relief Asso-
ciation.
He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Carol A. Eppler and parents,
Russel and Marguerite Eppler. Bill is survived by his children, Thomas
R. Eppler and his wife Patricia, William F. Eppler Jr and his wife Alberta, Andrew C. Eppler
(all of Hammonton) and Anne Papp and her husband Allan of Bridgewater, N.J.; grandchil-
dren, Melissa DePasquale, Megan Baur, Leah and Glenn Papp and great-grandchildren
Aiden Papp and Charlotte Baur.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic services will be private and memorial will be held at a
later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Calvary Chapel,
660 S. Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Waretown Farms
is selling loofahs
that are locally
grown by Paul
DeMarco. Den-
nis Alfonso of
Waretown Farms
is pictured hold-
ing a crate of the
loofahs. Friday,
May 8 at 9:36
a.m.
Ruthann Arnold
Ruthann Arnold (Nee Wilhelm), 70, of Atco, died suddenly on May 5,
2020, after a brief hospitalization, non-COVID related death.
Ruthann was born on March 1, 1950, in Hammonton and was a life-
long resident of Atco. Without equivocation, her devotion to family was
one of her greatest attributes. There are so many wonderful stories about
her many, many adventures vacationing in Disney World with three gen-
erations simultaneously over a span of nearly 30 years and the sheer en-
joyment she always felt being such an integral part of the “magical”
experience. In addition to practically qualifying to be a Mouseketeer from
all of the Disney points she accumulated, Ruthann was also a veritable
world-class shopper. If there had been an Olympic event for retail shop-
ping Ruthann would have been a gold medalist year in and out. Ruthann was also a very
skilled and highly respected businesswoman. She has been described as the “Matriarch”
and the driving force behind the growth and development of Title America in Berlin, where
she was employed as a Director for 45 years. She thoroughly enjoyed mastering the myriad
of challenges in her position and was viewed as an indisputable authority on title and real
estate transactions in the greater Delaware Valley region.
She is predeceased by her parents, William and Leah Maressa Wilhelm. She is survived
by her loving daughter, Leeann and husband Joseph Garvey; her two beloved granddaugh-
ters, Samantha and Danielle; her brothers, William Wilhelm (Tamie), Robert Wilhelm
(Stephanie) and Christofer Wilhelm (Jodi); her nieces and nephews, and she will be dearly
missed by her extended family.
Due to the current gathering restrictions, a public memorial service for Ruthann will be
held at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ruthann
may be made to the Community Foundation of South Jersey, P.O. Box 446, Haddonfield,
NJ 08033, c/o Maressa Multiple Sclerosis Center. Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral
Home. For the complete obituary, please visit Carnesale’s website.
Eleanor H. Flood
Eleanor H. (King) Flood, 98, died suddenly on May 6, 2020.
Eleanor was born and raised in Philadelphia, mostly in foster care. She
graduated 12th grade from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia.
She was also known as “Granny Bird” to most family and friends. She
was a loving and caring person who always had a smile on her face to
greet anyone and everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed life to
its fullest, especially with the love of her life, Joe. She retired from Acme
after 28 years of employment; and, Hammonton Board of Education, after
11 years. She was a volunteer at the Hammonton Canoe Club, a former
member of the Red Hats and also previously served as a Volunteer at
Kessler Memorial Hospital. She leaves behind a great legacy many hope
to achieve in their lifetime!
She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Flood, Sr.; son-in-law, David A. Iuliucci,
Sr. and grandson, William J. Flood, Jr. Eleanor, or as her husband called her, “Petunia,” is
survived by her devoted children, her daughter, Raye Ann Iuliucci from Waterford; her
sons, Joseph J. (Carolyn) Flood from Hammonton, Edward C. (Diane) Flood, from Vineland;
and William C. (Susan) Flood, from Valerica, Fla. She also leaves behind her grandchildren,
David, Jr.(Donna) Iuliucci, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Iuliucci, Jennifer (Augustine) Morganti, Joseph
(Andrea) Flood, Robyn Flood, Ashley (Robert) Weisbecker, Jessica Flood, Sarah (Vinnie
Willson) Flood, Brian and Brandon Flood, Robert (Linda) Bizzoco, Caryl Berenato, Joseph
(Gayle) Berenato and Anthony Quiqley. Her legacy also includes great-grandchildren, Alexa,
Taylor, David III, and Olivia Iuliucci, Francesca and Gianna Morganti, Kelsie and Justin
Flood, Skye and Robbie Weisbecker, Giavanna and Lorenzo Asencio, Lincoln Willson,
Brandon and Brian Bizzoco, Sophia Berenato, Christopher, Nicholas and Samantha Berenato
and Anthony Quigley; along with her great-great grandchildren, Sophie Marden and Jameson
Bentsen. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, 5 Eves
Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Delores Jean Boyle
Delores Jean Boyle, 89, of Sicklerville and formerly of Elm died
peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020.
Born in Latrobe, Pa., she lived in the South Jersey area most of her
life. She retired from Lenox China as an inspector. Mrs. Boyle was a
member of the Hammonton Senior Citizens.
She is predeceased by her husband, John Boyle; her parents, George
and Helen Robb; her sisters, Mary Lou Newcomer, Jessie Kelly, Janet
Buzzella and her brother, John Robb. Surviving are her son, Barry Boyle
(Roberta Jetton); her daughter, Donna Jenson (Donald); her brother,
George Robb (Carol); her grandchildren, Raymond Boyle (Gretchen),
Robert Boyle (Christine) Damien and Cody Jetton and her great-grand-
children, Declan, Mikayla and Madison Boyle.
Funeral services and burial in Greenmount Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to the family.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Ronald Frank Gebase
Ronald Frank Gebase, 73, died unexpectedly at the age of 73 in his
home in San Diego, Calif., on May 5, 2020 where he and his wife Patricia
lived.
Ron was born in 1946 in Vineland. He served in the United States
Navy Military for four years, then later became a self-employed business-
man in the automotive industry. In 1977, he, his wife and three boys re-
located from Vineland to San Diego, California, where they settled in
Fletcher Hills. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Scripps Ranch
where he became a well-known member of the community. You could
find him anywhere from cheering in the crowds at his grandchildren’s or
son’s sporting events to sharing laughs with the community at the local
park. He was married for 53 years and was a wonderful man who was loved by many.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Gebase; his three sons, Frank (Anna), David (Christina),
Anthony (Heather); his seven grandchildren, Victoria, Blake, Bryce, Tianna, Dillon, Frankie,
David; his two great-grandchildren, Deklin and Jade; his brother, Lenny Gebase (Md.) and
his sister Susan Gebase (Pa.).
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Toni Lee
Holland
Toni Lee Hol-
land (nee Marino),
64, of Port St Lucie,
Fla., died on May 6,
2020 at her home.
She was born
and raised in Ham-
monton, and retired
to Florida in 2015.
Toni was married to
her late husband,
Drew Holland, for
10 years. She
worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant at
Maple Leaf Physical Therapy for many
years. Toni was an avid country line
dancer and known for her crocheting tal-
ent. She enjoyed her retirement by spend-
ing time around the pool with her family.
Toni is survived by her two daughters,
Carrie Imperatore and Joie Imperatore -
both of Port St Lucie, Fla.; her four grand-
children, Troy, Aubrie, Zach and Sailor -
all of Port St Lucie, Fla.; her sister, Joann
Eastburn (Don) of West Chester, Pa.; and
many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May
15 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Aycock Funeral
Home located at 12571 Tradition Parkway,
Port St Lucie, Fla.
Arrangements made by Aycock Funeral
Home, Fla.
Maria Isabel
Nunez
MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE 16
Maria Isabel Nunez, 90, of Hammon-
ton died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Maria was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico,
and had resided in Hammonton for more
than 30 years. She worked at the Our
Lady’s Center Nursing Home in Pleas-
antville for many years.
She was the wife of the late Victor
Nunez; beloved mother of Sara (Ezequiel)
Rivera and Sandra Collazo; step-mother of
the late Carmen Ortiz; proud grandmother
of seven grandchildren and great-grand-
mother of many great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be held privately.
Arrangements made by LeRoy P.
Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory.