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Girard “ Jerry ” Tell Sr .
Girard “ Jerry ” Tell Sr ., 80 , born July 16 , 1941 , a lifelong resident of Hammonton , N . J . passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 4 , 2021 .
Jerry was a successful businessman and established Tell , Inc . in 1972 and retired in 2012 . Jerry enjoyed spending the winter months at his home in Vero Beach , Fla . and summer months in West Creek , N . J . with his loving wife Ellen of 61 years , where they often entertained close family and friends . Jerry was actively involved in his children ’ s and grandchildren ’ s lives . Together they bonded over fishing , boating , crabbing , hunting or any project that may arise ; he was always up for the task .
Jerry enjoyed collecting and modifying classic cars , in which he won many “ best of show ” at numerous car shows over the years . He was passionate about building and racing cars of various classes and spent many good times at Atco raceway . He was an avid collector and was eager to help others with his expansive knowledge of the workings and mechanics of automobiles old and new .
Jerry is predeceased by his son , Brian T . Tell . He is survived by his wife , Ellen M . ( nee Kelly ); son , Girard J . Tell Jr . ( Regina ) of Hammonton , N . J .; daughters , Lori Grasso ( Anthony ) of Elm , N . J ., Susan Henry of Hammonton , N . J . and Patricia Olive ( Matthew ) of Sea Isle City , N . J .; sisters , Joan Wiesczcek of Crosswicks , N . J ., Jeanne Clark of Vero Beach , Fla ., and sister-in law , Patricia Spundarelli ( Dennis ) Mansfield , N . J .
He is the loving grandfather of Bradley Brewer , Anthony Grasso ( Dana ), Girard Tell ( Amanda ), Olivia Olive ( Alexander ), Sean Tell ( Victoria ), Averi Olive , Nicholas Grasso ( Summer ), Stephanie Henry , Daniel Pittman ( Haley ) and Shannon Pittman ; great-grandfather of 10 great-grandchildren .
Service will be private . Arrangements made by LeRoy P . Wooster Funeral Home . Jean D . Berry
WHAT ’ S HOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 MIND GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 HOROSCOPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SCORECARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
OBITUaRIES
David Charles Bruno Sr .
David Charles Bruno Sr ., 62 , of Hammonton , N . J . passed away peacefully on Sunday , October 10 , 2021 with his loving family by his side .
David was born and raised in Hammonton N . J . and was the proud owner and jeweler of David Charles Ltd . located on 12th Street for 36 years . He loved his family , golfing , music and annual trips to the Bahamas . He attended St . Joseph Elementary School , High School at St . Augustine Prep and graduated from St . Joseph University . David was a longtime member of the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce .
He is predeceased by his parents , Charles and Kathryn Bruno and his mother in-law , Salma Radosti .
David is survived by his loving wife of 43 years , Jacqueline Bruno ; his children , David C . Bruno Jr . and Brandon Bruno ; loving sisters-in-law , Francine Yotsko , Tina Radosti , Angela Fichetola and ToniAnne Perry ; his brothers , Michael Yotsko and Kyle Perry ; his favorite uncle and aunt , Jack and Carol Jiampetti ; nieces and nephews , Nicholas ( Jacy ), Michelle ( Sal ), Joseph , Vinny , Ava , Taylor and Kristen ; his great-nieces , Kinsley and Remi ; and his best fur friend , Razor the Boston Terrier . David was loved by many and will be missed by all .
Family and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Friday , October 15 , 2021 11 a . m . at St . Mary of Mt . Carmel Parish - St . Joseph Church 3rd & French Streets Hammonton , N . J . Entombment will be private . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in David ’ s memory to the Hammonton Revitalization Corporation at 10 S . Egg Harbor Road , Hammonton NJ , 08037 or www . downtownhammonton . com . To share a condolence , please visit marinellafuneralhome . com . Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home .
Jean D . Berry , 91 , passed away on Sunday , October 10 , 2021 at The Samaritan Center Voorhees .
Jean was born in Rosedale , N . J ., raised in Hammonton and graduated Hammonton High School Class of 1947 . Jean went on to graduate from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in 1951 and enjoyed her 41-year nursing career working in Philadelphia , New York City and Atlantic City ; she retired from the American Red Cross Penn Jersey Region . Jean was a member of the Alumnae Association of the School of Nursing of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Pennsylvania Horticultural Society , volunteered at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show for 30 years , member of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority , former member of the Historical Society of Hammonton , former member and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church of Hammonton and current member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church .
Jean is predeceased by her parents , Arthur M . Berry Sr . and Edith C . Berry ; her sister , Mary E . Berry ; her brother , Arthur M . Berry Jr .; sister-in-law , Eleanor F . Berry ; and nephew , Bruce D . Berry . Jean is survived by her nieces and their husbands , Donna L . Berry ( Kim Smith ), Barbara A . Berry ( Michael Erwin ) and great-niece Heather Miller ( Rick Miller ) and their daughter Kristi Miller .
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a . m . on Friday , October 15 , 2021 at Greenmount Cemetery , Hammonton . In lieu of flowers , donations may be made in Jean ’ s memory to the American Red Cross PO Box 37839 , Boone , IA 50037-0839 or to the Haddonfield United Methodist Church , 29 Warwick Road , Haddonfield , NJ 08033 .
Arrangements made by the Carnesale Funeral Home , Hammonton .
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Thomas W . Rodway
Thomas W . Rodway , 83 , of Hammonton , N . J . and formerly of Fort Pierce Fla ., went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29 , 2021 with his loving family by his side .
Born and raised in Peckville , Pa ., Tom attended and graduated from Blakely High School where he was remembered for playing football as an All State center . Other than his football skills , it may have been his talent in music as a drummer in a band that attracted Rose Marie , his forever sweetheart and future wife . Tom went on to attend Practical Bible College and Manahath School of Theology and earned degrees in theology , bible and religious education . God ’ s calling combined with Tom ’ s pastoral gifting led Tom and Rose Marie to a lifelong commitment to serving the Lord as pastor and wife in both New York and Pennsylvania . Whether reading , hunting , watching football with family , going out to breakfast or enjoying Rose Marie ’ s cooking and baking , Tom enjoyed the simple things in life . His quick wit and funny stories will always be remembered . He loved and cared deeply for his extended Rodway and Kwolek family , his children , grandchildren , great-grandchildren and his various church families over the years .
He is predeceased by his loving wife , Rose Marie ( nee Kwolek ); his parents , William and Gertrude Rodway as well as his two sisters , Marion and Betty ; and brothers , Alf , Jack , Lynn and Jay .
Thomas is survived by his five daughters , Jody Shendock ( Doug ), Judy Stahl ( John ), Amy Rodway , Audra Boucher ( Scott ) and Joy Rutter ( Patrick ). He is the loving grandfather of Jenni Edwards ( Eric ), Joy Ghazal ( Adam ), Jill Dunfee ( Bryan ), Amanda Boucher , John Stahl ( Tara ), Aimee Haas ( Garrett ) Andrew Shendock ( Devin ), Elizabeth Shendock , Jordan Boucher , Emily Kukielka , Grace Kukielka and Micah Rutter . He was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren .
The memorial service was held on October 9 , 2021 at 1 p . m . at Springville Baptist Church , Springville , Pa . A private burial was held at White City Cemetery in Fort Pierce , Fla . at the convenience of the family . In lieu of flowers , if you are so inclined , we ask that you donate to the church where Tom last pastored , Springville Baptist Church , 184 Loch Road , Springville , PA 18844 .
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home .
Leatrice A . “ Lee ” Osciak
Leatrice A . “ Lee ” Osciak , 85 , of Hammonton passed away peacefully on Friday , October 8 , 2021 at her daughter ’ s residence .
Born in Philadelphia , she resided in Clifton Heights , Pa . before relocating to Hammonton , N . J . in 1975 . She was a longtime employee of Kessler Hospital , a former Eucharistic Minister and Religious Education Teacher at St . Martin de Porres Parish .
She is predeceased by her parents , Michael and Jean Lannutti ; husband , Edward N . Osciak Sr .; and son , Joseph Osciak .
Lee is survived by her daughter , Linda Slimm ( Edward ); sons , Edward Osciak Jr . ( Charlene ), David Osciak ( Susan ), Paul Osciak ( Denise ) and John Osciak ( Toni Marie ); her sister , Maria Rita Lannutti , SSJ ; and brother , Russell Lannutti ( Charlotte ). She leaves behind her 10 grandchildren , their spouses and eight great-grandchildren that she adored .
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday , October 14 , 2021 10 a . m . to noon at the Carnesale Funeral Home , 202 S . Third St ., Hammonton , where funeral services will begin at noon . Interment will follow in Greenmount Cemetery , Hammonton . In lieu of flowers , donations may be sent to the Our Lady of Mt . Carmel Society , PO Box 182 , Hammonton , NJ 08037 .
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home ( www . carnesalefuneralhome . com ).
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Paul N . Robinson Jr .
Paul N . Robinson Jr ., 68 , died peacefully at his home in Hammonton , N . J ., on Friday , October 1 , 2021 .
Paul was born on July 7 , 1953 , in Lakewood , N . J ., to Joan Bishop Favretto and Paul N . Robinson Sr . He grew up in Tuckerton , N . J ., and graduated from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin . Growing up , Paul loved his time on the Tuckerton Bay , where he spent many hours clamming , crabbing , fishing and boating . After Tuckerton , Hammonton was his home for many years .
Paul worked for the Atlantic City Electric Company for 36 years and he retired as a Chief Work Leader in 2009 . Paul loved his job with ACE and , in addition to his normal workdays , he was always willing to travel to other locations to assist in restoring power to people who were without after a storm or other natural disaster .
Paul is survived by his mother , Joan B . Favretto of Hammonton , N . J .; his sister , Beth Dorn ( Terry ) of Fredericksburg , Va .; his brother , Mark Robinson of Vacaville , Calif .; and his long-time friend , Myrna Santiago of Hammonton and her sons , Thomas and Ernesto . He also loved and was very proud of his two nephews , Adam Gentry of San Diego and David Gentry of Virginia Beach , Va . Paul was well known around town and his goal every day was always to make at least two people smile . He was loved by many , and we will miss his deep voice and big heart .
Friends were welcomed to visit the family at the Carnesale Funeral Home , 202 S 3rd St , Hammonton , N . J ., on Friday , October 8 , from 1 p . m . to 2 p . m .
In lieu of flowers , please consider a donation in Paul ’ s name to the Humane Society of Atlantic County , 1401 Absecon Blvd ., Atlantic City , N . J . Condolences may be extended to the family at carnesalefuneralhome . com . Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home .