Marie M. Feil
Date of Notice: Sunday, June 1, 2003
Marie M. Feil, 91, of Medford, passed away Friday, May 30, 2003 at Care One at Evesham. Born in Brooklyn, Marie resided in Berne, NY most of her life before moving to LeisureTowne in Southampton 25 years ago. She was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Tabernacle, T.O.U.C.H. at LeisureTowne, the LeisureTowne singers, craft club & hospital volunteers. Wife of the late William R. Feil; she is survived by 2 daughters & 2 sons-in-law, Ruth A. & Louis S. Pogoda, Jr. of Medford, & Pidge M. & Dr. Robert L. Morgan of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; 1 brother, Harry Martinsen of Palm Coast, FL; 2 sisters, Janet Duckett of Albuquerque, New Mexico, & Ruth Young of Sayville, Long Island; 4 grandchildren, Shelley Fullerton, Erik Nicholsen, Faith Smith, & Tinker Pachter; 6 great grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends may call on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 from 7-9 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford (609) 654-2439. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 11 AM at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle. (609) 268-0262. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mt. Holly. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hampton Lakes Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 2009, Vincentown, NJ 08088, or the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Elizabeth Finello
Date of Notice: Thursday, July 3, 2003
Elizabeth Finello, 82, of Leisuretown passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at home. Born in Hillsdale, NJ she resided in Florida for many years before moving to Southampton. She retired from a subsidiary of TRW in Florida. Elizabeth was a member of the Church of the Holy Eucharist and a former member of the Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph’s RCC in West Milford, NJ. Some of her hobbies included Quilting and Line Dancing. Daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth Byrne, wife of the late Richard Finello, and mother of the late Robert Finello, she is survived by two daughters; Jeanne Finello of Southampton and Carole Finello of Maryland, one sister; Shirley Finello of Southampton, one grandson; Michael Finello of Pompton Lakes, NJ, one great-grandson; Jacob Finello. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, July 7, 2003 from 2-4 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home 58 N. Main St. Medford, NJ 08055. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 11AM from the Church of the Holy Eucharist 520 Medford Lakes Rd, Tabernacle. Interment will follow from Brigadier General Wm. C. Doyle Veteran’s Cemetery, N. Hanover Twp. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the American Kidney Fund 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852-9813 or to the National Stroke Association 96 Inverness Drive East Suite I Englewood, CO 80112-5112.

Michael J., Gretchen E., & Katlyn T. Ford
Date of Notice: Monday, June 2, 2003
Michael J., Gretchen E. & Katlyn T. Ford, where born and passed into eternal life on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. They are survived by their loving parents, James C. Ford & Theresa L. Schultz-Ford of Erial, NJ; their paternal grandparents, John & Geraldine Ford of Whiting; & their maternal grandparents, John & Margaret Schultz of Southampton. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055, (609) 654-2439.

Stephen R. Gorse
Date of Notice: February 4, 2003
Stephen R. Gorse, 48, of Medford, NJ, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003 in New York. Relatives and Friends may call on Friday evening, February 7, 2003 from 7-9PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055, 609-654-2439. Services are Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Stephen’s memory to the Kidney Disease Research Foundation of NJ, 454 Prospect Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052.

Art Gravina
Date of Notice: February 4, 2003
Art Gravina, 55, of Medford, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003, peacefully at home. Born in Rochester, NY, Art previously resided in Pittsburgh, PA until moving to New Jersey 20 years ago. He was the Vice President for Facilities Services and Corporate Planning for the Einstein Health Care Network in Philadelphia, PA. He previously worked for the University of Pennsylvania, US Steel and Trammel Crow, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joyce; 2 sons & 1 daughter-in-law, Bradley Gravina and his wife MC Dawson of England and Kevin Gravina of New York City, NY; his parents, Orlando and Rose Gravina of Pittsburgh; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Donna Gravina of Pittsburgh, and Art’s twin, Robert and Cheryl Gravina of Albany, NY; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Charles Reis of Pittsburgh; and his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Jean Cowie of Florida. Relatives & friends may call on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 from 6-9PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-2439. Funeral services will be held on 11AM Thursday, February 6, 2003 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Hartford Road, Medford, NJ 08055. Interment will be held in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Pemberton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Art’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

George C. Hague
Date of Notice: March 6, 2003
George C. Hague, 78, of the LeisureTowne section of Southampton, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at home. Born in Port Deposit, Maryland, George was raised in Ridley Park, & resided in Pennsauken & Maple Shade most of his life before moving to LeisureTowne 10 years ago. A U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII, he was a member of the VFW, the N.A.R.F. & the Ballroom Club in LeisureTowne. George was an avid bowler & collector of baseball memorabilia. He enjoyed attending antique shows. He is survived by his wife J. Lynn Vansciver-Hague; 2 sons & 1 daughter-in-law, William & Terri Hague of Maple Shade, & Gerald Hague of Pennsauken; 1 daughter & son-in-law, Donna & Albert Kenney of Pennsauken; 3 grandchildren, Scott, Megan & Brian. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 2 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055. Private interment will be in Brigadier General Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, N. Hanover Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053; or to T.O.U.C.H., 202 N. Plymouth Ct., Southampton, NJ 08088.

Ralph H. Hamilton, Jr.
Date of Notice: May 8, 2003
Ralph H. Hamilton, Jr. (Major USMC Ret.) passed away Monday May 5, 2003 at Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Marlton. "Ham" is survived by his daughter and son in law, granddaughter, by his half siblings, and by many friends. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mathis Funeral Home 58 N. Main St. Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-2439.

Thomas F. Henry
Date of Notice: Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Thomas F. Henry, 24, of Tabernacle, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2003. Born in Stratford, Tom resided in Tabernacle most of his life. He was an electrician at the Lakehurst Naval Base, Lakehurst. He graduated from Shawnee High School, Class of 1996. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Eucharist, Tabernacle. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting & riding his dirt bike. He is survived by his parents, Thomas F. Henry of Mt. Holly, & Mary A. Henry of Tabernacle; paternal grandmother, Margaret Henry of Williamstown; 1 brother, Joseph W. Henry of Tabernacle; 1 sister, Maureen Henry of Tabernacle; & numerous aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Relatives & friends may call on Friday, February 7, from 6-8 PM & again on Saturday, February 8, from 8:30-10 AM at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM at the church. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Arrangements are by the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford. (609) 654-2439.

Grace B. Keenan
Date of Notice: March 18, 2003
Grace B. Keenan, 81, of Tabernacle, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Grace resided in Maple Shade for 37 years before moving to Tabernacle in 1991. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Maple Shade for over 25 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Sunday Breakfast Association. Daughter of the late Louis & Gertrude Farmer; she is survived by her husband of 60 years, John F. Keenan; 1 daughter & son-in-law, Deborah & William Jensen of Southampton; 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Relatives & friends may call on Thursday, March 20, 2003 from 8:30-9:30AM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford. Funeral services will follow at 9:30AM at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Brigadier General Wm. C. Doyle Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, N. Hanover Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Grace’s memory to the National Stroke Association, 96 Inverness Drive East, Suite 1, Englewood, CO 80112-5112; or by phone to 1-800-787-6537.

Eleanor Kurelko
Date of Notice: Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Eleanor Kurelko, 84, of Vincentown, passed away Monday at the Medford Care Center. Born in Mt. Holly, she resided in Vincentown since 1937. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Eucharist, Tabernacle. Wife of the late John Kurelko; she is survived by 2 sons & 2 daughters-in-law, John D. & Barbara L. Kurelko of Pemberton, & Bob C. & Janice Kurelko of West Deptford; 1 daughter & son-in-law, Shirley E. & John W. England of Pemberton; 7 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Relatives & friends may call on Thursday, February 6, 2003 from 8:30-10 AM at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Rd, Tabernacle. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM at the church. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, or by phone 1-800-227-2345. Arrangements are by the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford (609) 654-2439.

Michael Kurey
Date of Notice: January 7, 2003
Michael Kurey, 76, of Tabernacle, NJ, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2003 at his home. Born in Scranton, PA, he was a machine-mechanic for Bayuk Cigars in Philadelphia, PA before retiring to Tabernacle, NJ where he resided for the last 18 years. A US Navy Veteran, he served his country during WWII. He enjoyed woodworking and volunteer services for the community in his spare time. His love will stay in many hearts forever. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving daughters, Roseann Tretina of Tabernacle, NJ, Denise Moore of Phoenixville, PA, and Debra Smialkowski of Philadelphia, PA; his loving son, Michael J. Kurey of Philadelphia, PA; His sons-in-law, Theodore Moore and Thomas Smialkowski; his special son-in-law, Edward Tretina; his twin sister, Anna Pashchuk of Nicholson, PA; his brother, Eugene Kurey of Scranton, PA; his former wife and lifelong friend, Rose Walters of Phoenixville, PA; his loving and devoted grandchildren, Rachael, Lauren and Lindsey Tretina, Melissa Eichenberger, Jennifer and Theodore Moore, Tracy and Lisa Smialkowski and Nicole Lora. A private memorial service will be held. If desired, donations may be made in Michael’s memory to Pastor John Mitchell, c/o Charity Baptist Church, 1328 Spring Hill Road, McLean, Virginia 22101. Arrangements are under the direction of Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055, 609-654-2439.

Dr. Paul T. Lauby
Date of Notice: Thursday, May 22, 2003
Dr. Paul T. Lauby, 78, of the LeisureTowne section of Southampton, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly. Dr. Lauby was an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. From 1953 to 1968, he and his wife Edna served as missionaries at Silliman University in the Philippines. Dr. Lauby was President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in New York City from 1969 until his retirement in 1989. During his retirement years he continued to travel to Asia and wrote two books on Asian education. He also served as minister of the non-denominational congregation at Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA. He and his wife moved to Southampton, NJ in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Edna M. Lauby; his son Timothy; and his two daughters, Malinda and Jennifer. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later day. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mathis Funeral Home 58 N. Main St. Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-2439.

Walter A. LeConey
Date of Notice: Sunday, May 25, 2003
Walter A. LeConey, 86 of Leisuretown, passed away Friday May 23, 2003 at Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Marlton. Born in Delanco, NJ, he resided in Burlington County for his entire life. Mr. LeConey retired as a Maintenance Engineer with Microcircuit Engineering, Mt. Holly. Walter was an Exempt Fireman with Washington Fire Company, Delanco; the Delanco Emergency Squad; Shawnee Baptist Church, Tabernacle; a former member of the Indian Mills Methodist Church; Volunteer Organist at Burlington Woods Nursing Home and the Silver Court Home of Cherry Hill. Son of the late Luther and Virginia LeConey, husband of the late Florence T. LeConey and Rachel H. LeConey; he is survived by his wife Ruth LeConey; a daughter Patricia Eastburn of FL; one sister Betty Pflieger of FL; five grandchildren Jeffrey, Douglas, Robby Eastburn, Nancy Hudson and Candace Sharp; two great grandchildren; two special friends Mary and Robert Eastburn and their daughter Anna. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday May 28, 2003 at 10AM from Lakeview Cemetery, Cinnaminson. A luncheon will follow from the Shawnee Baptist Church, 303 Oakshade Rd. Shamong, NJ 08088. (609) 268-2500. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to the Shawnee Baptist Church, 303 Oakshade Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088 Arrangements are under the direction of the Mathis Funeral Home 58 N. Main St. Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-2439.

Kathleen L. Lerner
Date of Notice: Thursday, May 8, 2003
Kathleen L. Lerner, 43, of Seneca Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003 at home. Born in Tripoli, Libya, Kathleen resided in Tabernacle most of her life before moving to Seneca Falls, NY 9 years ago. Kathleen was employed by the Tabernacle School System in Maintenance. She is survived by her mother & step-father, Patricia E. & Thomas Rush of Southampton; 2 brothers, Kenneth & his wife Maria Fitzgerald of Colorado, & Andrew Fitzgerald & his fiancé Mary Ferrington of N. Bergen; 1 sister & brother-in-law, Lenore & Christopher Sawasky of Lawrenceville; 1 niece & 1 nephew, Amanda & Dean Sawasky; several aunts, uncles, cousins, & friends. Relatives & friends may call on Monday, May 12, 2003 from 9-10 AM at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10 AM at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kathleen’s memory to Animal Orphanage, Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Arrangements are by the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford (609) 654-2439.

James C. Lignana
Date of Notice: April 8, 2003
James C. Lignana, 61, of Medford passed away on Sunday at Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Lignana had been a resident of Medford since 1972. Mr. Lignana was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was the Vice President of Allied Beverage Group LLC. He served on the Board of Directors at Farmers and Mechanics Bank. Son of the late James and Oliva Lignana, he is survived by his wife Maria Lignana; 3 sons & a daughter-in-law; Josh & Karen Lignana of Little Silver NJ; Mark Pitchko of Lexington SC; & David Pitchko of Mt. Laurel NJ; a daughter and son-in-law Lois & Gregory O’Shea of Medford NJ; a sister Mary Frances Lignana of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; Gabrielle & Samantha Pitchko, & Abigail Lignana; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday April 10, 2003 from 5:00-9:00 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main Street, Medford, NJ (609) 654-2439 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 1739 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 Cremation will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made in Mr. Lignana’s memory to the Sacred Heart Sponsorship Program, 1739 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104

Ligaya G. Lingao, MD
Date of Notice: February 12, 2003
Ligaya G. Lingao, MD, 77, of Shamong, NJ, passed away Monday February 10, 2003 at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, NJ. Born in the Philippines, she has been a Shamong resident for 22 years. She previously resided in Lumberton and Pemberton. A member of St. Mary of the Lakes Church in Medford, she was a Physician at the New Lisbon Developmental Center in New Lisbon, NJ. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Julio M.; two daughters, Elizabeth L. Muss of Vienna Virginia and Phyllis "Lynn" Taylor of Springfield, Virginia; one son Julio G. Lingao of Shamong; two sisters, Ginhawa Lingao of the Philippines and Liwayway Singson of Philadelphia, PA; one brother, Melchor Gonzales of Detroit Michigan; and eight grandchildren, Adrienne, Tessa, Austin, Jared, Jordan, Brieana, Julio Rae, and Brittany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30AM on Friday, February 14, 2003 at the St. Mary of the Lakes RCC, 40 Jackson Road, Medford, NJ 08055. Relatives and friends may call on Friday Evening from 6-9PM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58. N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055, 609-654-2439. Interment will take place 2PM on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ligaya’s memory to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.

Robert J. Lohrmann, Jr.
Date of Notice: December 30, 2002
Robert J. Lohrmann, Jr., 78, of Medford Lakes, passed away Friday, December 27, 2002 at the Medford Care Center. Born in Newark, NJ, he resided in Medford Lakes since 1962. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, serving during WWII overseas in Italy. Mr. Lohrmann was Director of Institutional Sales for Smith-Kline-French, Phila., PA, he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Woods Protestant Community Church, Medford Lakes, & the Medford Lakes Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivian (nee Huddleston) Lohrmann; 2 sons, Robert J. Lohrmann III & his partner John Lilley of West Chester, PA, & Mark A> & Lori Lohrmann of Peterborough, NH; 1 brother & sister-in-law, Dr. Donald E. & Millie Lohrmann of Brooklin, ME; 2 grandchildren, Jessica & Kelsey of Peterborough, NH. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 11 AM at the Cathedral of the Woods Protestant Community Church, 100 Stokes Rd., Medford Lakes. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.

Alfred J. Meany
Date of Notice: Tuesday, April 1, 2003
Alfred J. Meany, 71, of Mt. Laurel, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Virtua West Jersey Hospital, Marlton. Born in Brooklyn, NY, where he resided most of his life before moving to Mt. Laurel in 1991. Mr. Meany was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John Neumann Church in Mt. Laurel. He is survived by 2 sisters & 1 brother-in-law, Geraldine & Gerard Miller of Marlton, & Rose Marie Meany of Atlantic Beach, NY; 1 brother & sister-in-law, William & Caroline Meany of Atlantic Beach, NY; 3 nephews, Steven Miller, William Meany, & Philip & his wife Letizia Meany; 2 nieces, Teresa & her husband Glenn Brown, & Carolyn & her husband William Ronayne; & numerous grand nieces & grand nephews. Relatives & friends may call on Thursday, April 3, 2003 from 2-4 PM & 7-9PM, & again on Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford (609) 654-2439. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 3, 2003 at 11:30 AM at St. John Neumann Church, 560 Walton Ave., Mt. Laurel. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.

Howard W. Mikytuck, Sr.
Date of Notice: Tuesday, February 25, 2003
Howard W. Mikytuck, Sr., 64, of Medford, died at home Wednesday, February 19. Born in Vineland, NJ, he was a resident of Medford for 28 years. An accomplished Vineland High School & college athlete, he graduated from The Citadel. He was a loving father & husband who made a career as a Bio Medical salesman having worked for Hoffman/LaRoche, Kodak Medical, & Boehringer/Mannheim retiring in 2002. He was nominated for the Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame, & is a lifetime member of the Citadel Alumni Club. He is a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Roman Catholic Church. Son of the late Robert & Edith Mikytuck; he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anita E. (nee Pettisani) Mikytuck; sons Howard,Jr. & wife Joyce, Michael & wife Barbara, & John; grandchildren, Alyssa, Bailey, Heidi & Ryan; brother, Robert, Jr. & wife Carolyn; & 2 nephews, Gregg & Robbie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:30 AM from St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Walnut Rd., Vineland, NJ at 1:30 PM. Donations may be made in Howard’s memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Institutional Advancement, 7701 Burholme Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111; or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ 08055. (609) 654-2439.

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