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BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
OUR TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FAITH FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CIVIC NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HAMMONTON’S HISTORY . . . . . . 39
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . 51
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MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Carol A. Eppler
Carol A. Eppler (nee Pugh), 79, of Hammonton, and formerly of Or-
mond Beach, Fla., died on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Virtua Hos-
pital in Voorhees.
She was born and raised in Bridgeton, and graduated from Bridgeton
High School in 1958. She worked for World Class Flowers in Egg Har-
bor City for many years, retiring in 1994.
Surviving are her loving husband, William F. Eppler, Sr. of 59 years;
her children, Thomas R. Eppler and his wife Patricia, William F. Eppler,
Jr and his wife Alberta, Andrew C. Eppler and his wife Jennifer all of
Hammonton, and Anne Papp and her husband Allan of Bridgewater,
N.J. Carol is the loving grandmother of Melissa and Megan Eppler,
Leah and Glen Papp and great-grandmother of Aiden Papp.
Viewings were held Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, at Calvary Chapel,
Hammonton. A service was also held Friday at Calvary Chapel. Burial was private at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol’s memory
to the Calvary Chapel, 660 S. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
Santa “Sue” Padulese
Santa “Sue” Padulese, (nee Arena) , 94, of Hammonton died peace-
fully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the residence of her caregivers
Frank and Pamela DiGerolamo.
Born in Philadelphia, she was raised in Hammonton. She graduated
Magna Cum Laude from Atlantic Community College. Sue retired
from NJ Bell Telephone as a supervisor after 42 years of service. Pad-
ulese formerly worked as a substitute teacher at St. Joseph’s Regional
School. She was a member of St. Mary of Mount Carmel’s Rosary
Altar Society and the Telephone Pioneers. She was a longtime member
of St. Joseph’s Church where she served as a CCD Teacher, Eucharistic
Minister, a Lector and also helped with the RCIA Program.
Padulese was predeceased by her husband, Carmen “Slick” Padulese; her parents,
Mariano and Gaetana (nee Ruggeri) Arena; her sisters, Rosie, Angie and Annie and her
brother, John. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews,
cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 7, 2019 in St. Mary
of Mt. Carmel Parish, Church of St. Joseph’s, Hammonton, where a viewing was also
held. Burial was private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish, 226 French St., Hammonton,
NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
Lucy C. Vivadelli
Lucy C. Vivadelli (nee Miller), 91, of Hammonton died peacefully
on September 28, 2019 at Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway.
Born in St. Benedict, Pa., she spent many years of her life in Edison,
N.J., before becoming a Hammonton resident nine years ago. She was
a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish as well as a member of the
HK Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary.
She is predeceased by her parents, James Gilbert Miller and Rose
Miller. Surviving are her three daughters, Denise Roselle, Patricia
Paolucci and Karen Mixey (Jack); brother, Marlin Joseph Miller and
her sisters, Louise Rennie and Alice Anna. She was the beloved grand-
mother of Sharon Bolan-Cole (Rob), Steven Bolan (Karen), Jason Vi-
vadelli (Jill), and Krysta Peterson (Brandon); great-grandmother of Rachel and Nicholas
Cole, Justin, Jenna and Jordyn Vivadelli, and Rebecca and Chase Bolan.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were held October 5 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish-St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hammonton. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery, 124 S. First Rd., Hammonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Seashore Gardens Living Center, 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway, NJ 08205.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
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Man charged with disorderly conduct
by Gabe Donio
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—At 8:32 a.m.
on September 28, at the intersec-
tion of Bellevue and Marlyn Av-
enues, police were contacted
about a white male in a maroon
shirt and blue jeans stumbling
across Bellevue Avenue and al-
Local theft
POLICE, from Page 1
arresting officer, Friel said.
In other police news, police
were notified about a theft from a
residence on the 200 block of
Peach Street at 11:03 a.m. on Oc-
tober 2, Friel said.
“The resident stated that two
concrete planters worth about
$100 each were stolen from be-
hind the residence,” Friel said.
Officer Renzo Mendoza is the
investigating officer, Friel said.
Anyone with any information
about the theft should contact the
Hammonton Police Department at
(609) 561-4000, Friel said.
most being struck by a moving ve-
hicle, Hammonton Police Chief
Kevin Friel said.
Police encountered Luke Kra-
sowski, 39, of Buena Vista Twp.,
Friel said. He was determined to
be under the influence of an un-
known substance and was not co-
operating with the officer, Friel
said.
Krasowski was arrested for dis-
orderly conduct and was also
found to have a $1,000 warrant
from Reading Twp., Friel said.
He was processed, given a new
court date on the warrant and re-
leased on his recognizance pend-
ing an appearance in Hammonton
Joint Municipal Court regarding
the disorderly conduct, Friel said.
Officer William Kurz was the
arresting officer, Friel said.
DWI arrest made
by Gabe Donio
G AZETTE S TAFF W RITER
HAMMONTON—A man was
arrested at 6:06 p.m. on October 2
at the intersection of the White
Horse Pike (Route 30) and Route
206 and charged with driving
while under the influence (DWI),
in part because he did not make
way for an emergency vehicle
driving behind him, Hammonton
Police Chief Kevin Friel said.
While responding to a call for
service, Sgt. Jason Rigby encoun-
tered a black pickup truck which
Phyllis E. Zane
Phyllis E. Zane (nee Waldron), 89, of Hammonton, formerly of Folsom and Buena,
died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
She grew up and lived in the National Park/Woodbury area where she met and married
the late Clarence “Bob” Zane. Phyllis and her husband then relocated to the Folsom area
where they raised their family and established a family business, Folsom Iron Works.
They also made numerous road trips around the United States with family and friends.
She also took a tour of Europe with her sister and friends. Phyllis loved to read, watch
her stories on TV, follow the Philadelphia Phillies, listen to country music and spend time
with her family and friends.
Surviving are her two sons, Todd (Robin) Zane of Hammonton and Barry (Ellen) Zane
of Franklinville. She leaves behind her loving grandchildren, Marci Zane (Dan), Kevin
Zane, Bobby Zane (Kelly), Nicole Perone and Lindsay Agren. She is also survived by
several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
At Phyllis’ request and at the request of her family, services were private. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions in Phyllis’ honor may be made to the charity of your
choice.
Arrangements made by LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home and Crematory.
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refused to yield right-of-way to
Rigby’s emergency vehicle, Friel
said.
“The vehicle was swerving
from left to right. As the prior call
was handled by another officer,
Sgt. Rigby initiated a motor vehi-
cle stop on Route 206 at the inter-
section of Route 30. As he
approached the vehicle, he found
it was occupied by Jeffrey
Stephens, 54, of Robbinsville,
New Jersey, who had the odor of
alcoholic beverage on his breath
and person,” Friel said.
Stephens was placed in police
custody, transported to headquar-
ters and processed for driving
while under the influence, reck-
less driving, failure to maintain
lane of travel, failure to yield right
of way to an emergency vehicle
and failure to stop for an emer-
gency vehicle, Friel said.
Rigby was the arresting officer,
Friel said. Stephens was released
as per John’s Law pending a court
date in Hammonton Joint Munic-
ipal Court, Friel said.
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