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William J. Hill
Home: Sewell, NJ
Date of Death: December 24, 2012
Age: 61
Birthdate: August 24, 1951
Place of Birth: Woodbury, NJ
Service Information: Saturday, December 29, 2012 3:00 PM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Saturday, December 29, 2012 1 PM to 3 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
William Jess Hill, age 61, of Barnsboro, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2012.
Bill was born on August 24, 1951 in Woodbury, to William Joseph Hill and Grace D’Amico Hill.
He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972.
He was a member and past commander of the Lawson-Cox VFW Post 7679 in Mantua.
For three decades he was a Local 19 Union sheet metal worker.
Bill’s greatest passions were his family and racing.
A second-generation dirt-track racecar driver, Bill started his racing career at the age of three driving quarter-midgets with his dad.
In 1973, he began to race stock cars at Bridgeport Speedway, where he would spend his summer Saturday nights for the next 40 years.
Ten years ago he founded Hill Motorsports so that he could help support and foster his sons’ love of racing.
Nothing brought more joy to Bill than seeing his sons successfully carry on the Hill racing legacy.
Bill never met a person that he didn’t know.
He had a sharp wit and a biting tongue, but he had a huge and loving heart.
He was a fighter who never backed down from a battle.
He is survived by his mother, Grace D’Amico Hill; children: Alison Strother, Jesse Hill (spouse-to-be Brittany Lehman) and Travis Hill; grandchildren: Pierce Strother, Tyler Gruber and Thomas Blossom; fiancée Jane Blossom and her children: Rick Blossom and Kate Blossom.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 29 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main Street, Mantua Township at 3pm.
The family will be accepting visitors from 1pm to 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following charities: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), Fox Chase Cancer Center (www.fccc.edu/) or the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
Alfred Tomarchio
Home: Mullica Hill, NJ
Date of Death: December 25, 2012
Age: 90
Birthdate: August 10, 1922
Place of Birth: Swedesboro, NJ
Service Information: Saturday, December 29, 2012 11:00 AM Church Of The Incarnation, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Friday, December 28, 2012 6-8 pm at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ; Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Interment: Eglington Mausoleum, Clarksboro, NJ
Alfred Tomarchio, age 90 of Mullica Hill, NJ passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at home. Alfred was a hard working farmer his entire life. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Josephine (nee Grasso) of 63 years, his five children, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6-8 PM Friday, December 28 and 9:30-10:30 AM Saturday, December 29 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. A funeral mass will be held at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ at 11 AM. Entombment will be in Eglington Mausoleum, Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alfred’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101.
Alice L. Callahan
Home: Woodbury, NJ
Date of Death: December 24, 2012
Age: 88
Birthdate: October 25, 1924
Place of Birth: Camden, NJ
Alice L. Callahan (nee Pollock), age 88 of Woodbury, NJ died Monday, December 24, 2012. Mrs. Callahan was born in Camden and had been a resident of West Deptford Township since 1966. A former resident of Haddon Heights, she had been active with the Brownies and Girl Scouts. Wife of the late Jesse Carl Callahan, she is survived by one daughter Alice Clancy, one son Steven Callahan, 3 grandchildren Shannon, Michael, Cody, a great grandchild Alex, and her life long friend, Doris Morris-Smith. Arrangements will be private at the convenience of the family.
Anna M. Todd
Home: Mantua, NJ
Date of Death: December 14, 2012
Age: 81
Birthdate: January 5, 1931
Place of Birth: Elizabeth, NJ
Service Information: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:00 AM Church Of The Incarnation, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: none
Interment: St. Joesph's cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ
Anna M. Todd (nee Germanovich), age 81 of Mantua, NJ died Friday, December 14, 2012. A member of the Church of the Incarnation, she found enjoyment in cooking, baking and sewing for her family. She also looked forward to trips to the casinos.
Wife of the late William Todd, she is survived by her children: Deborah (Fred) Maccarella, Donna (Ron) Curcio, William (Kelly) Todd and Denise Todd (Don Seehousz) and her grandchildren: Ashley, Lindsay, Billy and Kayla.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ followed by interment at St. Joseph's cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ.
Dorothy Mae Motisher
Home: Pitman, NJ
Date of Death: December 24, 2012
Age: 88
Birthdate: April 23, 1924
Place of Birth: Service Information:
Friday, December 28, 2012 11:00 AM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Friday, December 28, 2012 10-11 AM at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Interment: Eglington cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ
Dorothy Mae Motisher who has resided in Pitman Manor for the past ten years went home to be with the Lord on 12-24-2012. She is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Sara Beck of Ferrum, VA, Mrs. Mary Thompson (Robert) of Pittsgrove, NJ and Mrs. June Steinberg of The Terraces at Parke Place. She also has many nieces and nephews. Dot was born in Pitman, and lived for all but her first five years in Sewell, NJ until the past ten years. She was a graduate of Pitman High school, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi (a non- academic sorority). Dot retired after 43 years with Rohm and Haas Company in Philadelphia, PA and thoroughly enjoyed retirement. She loved the outdoors, traveling, her dogs, reading and of course her friends, as well as loving life. Family and friends may visit Friday Dec. 28, 2012 from 10 AM to 11 AM at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will be in Eglington cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ. Contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy 4245 Fairfax Drive Suite100 Arlington, VA 22203 or Ranch Hope 45 Sawmill Rd. PO BOX 325. Alloway, NJ 08001.
James E. Smith
Home: Sewell, NJ
Date of Death: December 19, 2012
Age: 81
Birthdate: March 2, 1931
Place of Birth: Westville, NJ
Service Information: Friday, December 21, 2012 8:00 PM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Friday, December 21, 2012 6:30 to 8 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
James E. Smith, Sr., age 81 of Sewell, NJ died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Born in Westville, he had been a resident of Sewell for over 41 years. He felt that his greatest accomplishment was living and raising their family in Sewell. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and driving to Fortescue. Husband of the late Emma (nee Copple), he is survived by five children James E. (Cynthia) Smith, Jr., John (Jessie) Smith, Deborah (Christopher) Weber, Sandra (William) Sutherland, Michele (John) Kiernan, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a sister Elizabeth Leonard. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6:30 to 8 PM Friday, December 21 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where funeral services will be held at 8 PM. Cremation will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, 1 Union St. Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Mary A. Hill
Home: Mantua Township, NJ
Date of Death: December 14, 2012
Age: 94
Birthdate: February 16, 1918
Place of Birth: Avenel, NJ
Service Information: Friday, December 21, 2012 1 PM Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ
Visitation: none scheduled
Interment: Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ
Mary A. Hill (nee Terney), age 94 of Sewell, NJ died Friday, December 14, 2012. She was a former seamstress and a long time resident of Mantua Township.
She is survived by her grandchildren Alfred J. Sierocinski, Jr. and his wife Susie of Sewell, Karen Hill-Haines and her husband Charles of Williamstown, Doug Downs and his wife Vanise of MN, Carolyn (Hill) Olsen and her husband Art Jr. of Mantua & Mary Lou Hardwick and her husband Duane of NM; great grandchildren: Jeannette Russell, Brian Russell, Douglas Downs, Jr., Arthur Olsen III, Andrew Olsen & Matthew Hardwick and great great grandson: Trevor Russell and her brother Bud Ternay of Elmer. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond E. Hill, her son, Raymond H. Hill and her daughter, Louise Hill.
Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services 1 PM Friday, December 21, 2012 at Woodbury Memorial Park, Kings Highway & Jessup Road, West Deptford, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ.
Susan M. Chropka
Home: Anchorage , AK
Date of Death: December 26, 2012
Age: 62
Birthdate: December 14, 1950
Service Information: Saturday, January 05, 2013 7 PM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Saturday, January 05, 2013 6 to 7 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Susan M. Chropka, age 62, formerly of Anchorage, AK, Berlin, NJ, and Pine Hill, NJ, lost her two-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December, 26, 2012. Susan moved to Alaska nearly 20 years ago to experience the outdoors and nature. In her spare time, she also enjoyed reading, poetry, music, cooking, gardening, and technology. Susan is survived by her three sons, Joseph “Danny” Chropka of Indianapolis, IN, Michael Chropka and his wife Kelly of Woolwich Twp., NJ, David Chropka and his partner Jason of Indianapolis, IN, her two grandchildren, Grace and Joey Chropka, and four brothers & sisters. Susan is also survived by her companion Daniel Gilman. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6 to 7 PM Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ, where a time of sharing will take place at 7 PM. Contributions in Susan's memory may be made to Bean's Café Inc., P.O. Box 100940, Anchorage, AK 9951 -0940 or at beanscafe.org.
William E. Lubba
Home: Mantua, NJ
Date of Death: December 14, 2012
Age: 84
Birthdate: October 3, 1928
Place of Birth: Preston, MD
Service Information: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 11:30 AM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Smith Funeral Home
Interment: Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ
Martha Elizabeth Beideman
Home: Sewell, NJ
Date of Death: July 19, 2009
Age: 78
Birthdate: December 7, 1930
Place of Birth: Camden, NJ
Service Information: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:30 AM Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Visitation: Saturday, July 25, 2009 9-10:30 AM at Smith Funeral Home, Mantua, NJ
Interment: Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, NJ
Martha E. Beideman (nee Padgett), age 78 of Sewell, NJ died Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born in Camden, she had been a resident of Sewell for 30 years and was a former employee of PACO Packaging of Pennsauken and Lakewood, NJ where she had worked for 25 years.
Wife of the late Robert K. Beideman, Sr., she is survived by daughters: Linda and Robert Murry, Deborah and Frank Krupica, Jr. both of Sewell, Robin and Bradford St. Pierre of Bradenton, FL, son: Robert K. Beideman, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, grandchildren: Christian (& Stephanie) Swanson, David (& Amy) Swanson, Frank ( & Michelle) Krupica, III, Michelle (& Bobby) Ledden, Jennnifer (& Alix) DuPoux, Bradford (& Marianna) St. Pierre, Jr.; 14 great grandchildren; sister: Patricia Rudder and she was also predeceased by sister, Vera Havers and brother, James Padgett.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family 9-10:30 AM Saturday, July 25 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where memorial services will be held at 10:30 am.
Memories and condolences may be shared by clicking a candle above. As an expression of sympathy, contributions in Martha's memory may be made to National Down Syndrome Society, c/o Madeline Alemar, Development Associate, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10012. www.ndss.org.
Thomas Pierce
Thomas G. Pierce age 73, suddenly on Thursday April 10th, 2014 at Crozier Medical Center. Tom was employed with Philadelphia Inquirer for 42 years. He had been active with the Knights of Columbus and loved going fishing. He is husband of Martha M. (nee Newhall) Pierce, also survived son Thomas Pierce, Jr. and daughter Tracy Ann (Dan) Bowers, 3 grandchildren: Annamarie, Danny, Jr., & Aaron, sisters: Viola Stone, Charlotte Lipsett, brothers Kenneth (Carol) Pierce, Henry Pierce, brother-in-law: Arthur Newhall (Nanci), sister-in-law: Helen Tymusczuk.
Family and Friends are invited to visit from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday April 15, 2014 at Church Of The Incarnation 240 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Memorial Mass at 11 AM. Burial private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DEPAUL (INCARNATION CHURCH) 240 MAIN ST MANTUA, NJ 08051.
Charles Rishel
Charles "Harold" Rishel, Sr., 85 of Sewell, died Thursday, September 5, 2013. Born in Sharptown, NJ,. He grew up on a peach farm in Aura, and served in the Army during the Korean War. A resident of Sewell since 1959, Harold worked for Bell Telephone/Verizon for thirty years, retiring in 1988. A Life member of Sewell Fire and Ambulance, he served from 1961 to 2011 and many years as Captain. Harold was a former Cubmaster of Pack 223 in Sewell, he enjoyed gardening, raising chickens and fish. The Dallas Cowboys have lost a devoted fan! Husband for 60 years of Clara M. (nee Amand), he is also survived by 5 children: Charles H. Jr (Jean), Ronald (Penny), Robert (Pat), Douglas (Lisa), Theresa Gondolf (Frank), as well as 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a sister, Leora Rishel. He was predeceased by his parents Edna And Charles Rishel, daughter Barbara, brother Norman, and sister-in-law Josie. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6 to 8:30 PM Tuesday, Sept.10 and 9 to 10 AM Wednesday, Sept. 11 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday at Mary, Mother Of Mercy Parish at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church 161 Pitman Avenue, Pitman, NJ. Interment with military honors will be in Wenonah cemetery. Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Benjamin Fox
Benjamin T. Fox age 14 of West Deptford, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday June 26th, 2014. Born in Red Bank, NJ he was a freshman at West Deptford High School. He ran cross country, enjoyed skate boarding, swimming, CGI (Computer Graphics), and playing Xbox online. Benjamin was always able to make his family and friends laugh.
He is survived by his mother, Nicole Galanti and her husband Richard, his father, Gregory Fox and his wife Joy, sisters, Julianna & Haylee Fox, his brother Cole Galanti, his grandparents, Jackie Smith & Mike Harper, Alan & Lynn Rattiner, Rex & Carmen Fox, great grandmother Miriam Fox, and step grandparents Marion & Albert Galanti.
Family and Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:30 to 7:30 PM on Monday, June 30th at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 47 Main Street, Mantua where a funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent directly to the Smith Funeral Home 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051 to help Ben's family.
Sean Thomas McGrellis
Sean T. McGrellis age 37, of Williamstown on Saturday May 2nd, 2015. Sean is survived by mother K. Patricia McGrellis (Matczak), brother Mick McGrellis (Michelle), sister Brenda L. Newton (Jerry), nephews Declan & Liam, many Aunts & Uncles. Predeceased by his father Joseph T. McGrellis Jr. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service 12 Noon Friday, May 8th, at Woodbury Memorial Park 850 Kings Highway Woodbury, NJ 08096. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree or bush in Sean's memory.
Doris Trujillo
Doris “Honey” B. Trujillo, age 84, of Henderson, NV passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Evanston Regional Hospital, Evanston, WY. A long time resident of Sewell, NJ, most of her time was devoted to raising her family. She traveled with her husband as he served in the U.S. Army and later worked at the Deptford Skating Center before she retired and moved to NV. Her two passions in life were roller skating and bowling. In 1981 she had the privilege of competing in the 1981 U.S. Amateur Roller Skating Championship in figure skating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph N. Trujillo. She is survived by her children, Norma McAndrews of Henderson, NV; Stephen Trujillo of Sicklerville, NJ; Elaine Mazzo of North Chesterfield, VA; Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a brother, Loren Bartley.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the interment at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial cemetery, in Monroe Township, NJ on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11 AM. Contributions in Doris’s memory may be made to the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, 888 W. Bonneville Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106 .
William Schickel
William Z. Schickel age 24, of West Deptford on Monday, September 22, 2014. Bill was a graduate of West Deptford High School Class of 2008 and enjoyed fishing & baseball.
He is survived by his parents, William H. & Shirley Schickel, grandparents William L. & Fran Schickel, grandparents Shirley & Jim Beck, great grandmother Dorothy McCormick, brothers Ian Nachman, Justin Schickel, and his niece Jayden Nachman.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday, September 27th, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM.
George Wescott
George J. Wescott age 80, of Sewell passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2014. George had been a teacher in the Automotive Shop of Edgewood High School for 21 years before retiring. He was presently working for the Phillies. George enjoyed golfing, traveling, and skiiing. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mantua, and an active volunteer.
George is survived his wife Nancy J. (Miller) Wescott, son George James Wescott (Debra),
daughter Sheryl Wescott (Ann), daughter Jody Miller (Greg), 5 grandchildren Amy Hoffman (Chris),
George J. Jr. (Sarah), Emily Wescott, Aaron and Hope Miller, 5 great grandchildren Olivia, Alexis, Taylor, Christopher Jr., Harleigh, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Terry Wescott, sisters Zora and Marguerite, brothers Evan Jr. and Walter. Family and friends are invited to visit from 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday Oct. 7th and 10 AM to 11 AM Wednesday, Oct. 8th, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM.
Burial to follow at Wenonah cemetery. Donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of United Methodist Church of Mantua 201 Mantua Blvd. Mantua, NJ 08051.
