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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 2001 REGION YMCA of Vineland expanding into Cape May and Atlantic counties LESTER SYLVESTER afternoon at employed as a 'srO riUHU ra Memorials Tree of Life Tributes 823 5666 i i 1 800 HELP 1T0W i RUTH NEWMAN SHAPIRO CANCER AND HEART UND of of of of as in of Point said Dale Gravett director of the Mays Landing his son Dale Steven Winterbottom and his wife Vicki of Mays Landing his daughter Terry Lyn Nale and her husband Charles of Rileyville VA his sister Phyllis Berggoetz of ort Wayne IN his grandchildren: Dale Winterbottom Jr Ann Winterbottom and Earl Winterbottom all of Mays Landing A viewing will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday December 20 2001 with Masonic Services at 8:00 PM and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on riday December 21 2001 at Wimberg uneral Home 400 Liver pool Avenue Egg Harbor City (609 965 0357) where funeral services will be held at 1 1 :00 AM on riday December 21 2001 Interment will follow at Egg Harbor City Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of South Jersey 11000 Lincoln Drive West Suite 7 Marlton New Jersey 08053 In Loving Memory of My Dear Beloved riend Sdqs if beautifully always ATLANTIC CITY 345 8540 UNWOOD 927 3823 cob and Seth Zolda Dear friend of Craig Pukanecz and children Gourde Thynne Arielle and De marchliea Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass Thursday St Joseph Church 3rd St Hammonton Arrangements by the Marinella uneral Home 102 3rd St Hammonton SLAUGHTER KEVIN of Corbin City born on March 11 1953 died sud denly on Monday December 17 2001 Bpm in Elkton MD son of the late William and Mary Slaughter He graduated from Ocean City High school in 1972 and was employed as a crane operator for Coastal Piling Kevin is survived by two daughters Melissa Slaughter currently residing in Colorado and Sara A Slaughter from Petersburg He is also survived by two brothers William Slaughter of Marmora David Slaughter of Ocean City ADAMS JAMES 48 of Blue Bell PA formerly of Atlantic City on Dec 16 2001 Beloved husband of Jo anne (nee Wallin) and loving fa ther of Kathleen and Kristin A dear brother of Ian and his wife Mary Adams son in law of Mae and Jo seph Wallin brother in law of Greg ory and Lynda Wallin Christopher Wallin Stephen and Denise Wallin and Karen Wallin uncle of Jessica Adams Chelsea Wallin Nicholas Wallin and Connor Wallin Relatives and friends are invited to his Life Celebration on Thursday beginning at 10 AM at St Helena's Church DeKalb Pike and Yost Rd Blue Bell PA 15422 His uneral Mass will fol low at 11:30 AM Interment Calvary Cemetery riends may call at the Church from 10 to 11:15 AM Contri butions to the St Helena's Building und at the above address or the lyers Wives' ight for Lives Chari ties irst Union Center 3601 Broad St Phila PA 19148 would be appreciated (Arr by Boyd Horrox of East Norristown 61 0 277 7000) "Life Celebration Home" ANGELO PEARL (nee GANIO) 87 of Vineland passed away on December 17 2001 at SJHS Newcomb Vineland She was a homemaker Pearl was a life long area resident She was a member of St Rose of Lima Church and a former member of the Altar Rosary Society and also a former member of the North Vineland Ladies Auxiliary She enjoyed baking and especially enjoyed her family and friends She is survived by: daughter Rosemary "Rockie" Angelo with whom she resided son daughter in law rank Barbara Angelo Vineland grandson wife rank Kimberly Angelo Vineland great grandchildren Gabriel Anna many nieces and nephews uneral service is Thursday December 20 2001 at 10:00 AM St Rose of Lima Church 104 Catawba Avenue Newfield Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery 741 East Walnut Road Vineland Visiting hours Thursday 9:00 1 0:00 AM at St Rose of Lima Church Arrangements under the direction of Rone uneral Service 1110 East Chestnut Avenue Vineland Donations to St Rose of Lima Church 104 Catawba Avenue Newfield NJ 08344 or Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy Villa Rosseilo Provincelate 1009 Main Road Newfield NJ 08344 ft a Cape and Atlantic counties realized that we were getting more and more people from outside the Vineland said George Steinbronn 40 who has sidiary of the Millville Housing Authority purchased and reno vated part of the former Millville YMCA for a recreation facility the Holly City amily Center a partnership was PO BOX 1084 BRIGANTINE BEACH NEW JERSEY 08203 been the executive director for four years a period of tremen dous growth in members and programs When the Holly City 1 Development Corp a sub In Loving Memory of RONALD ARDENTE SR On His Birthday December 19th By JOYCE VANAMAN Staff Writer (856)825 2303 VINELAND YMCA of Vineland found itself in the unique position of being the only YMCA in Cumberland CIRAOLO RANK 94 of the Mi notola section of Buena Boro died Sunday afternoon in the SJH New comb Division after a brief illness rank was born in Sicily and immi grated to the United States in 1909 He was an 85 year Minotola resident He was the husband of the late June (Cake) Ciraolo who died in 1 979 rank was a self employed plumbing heating electrical contractor He was a member of the Minotola United Methodist Church He was a Charter and Exempt ireman with the Minotola ire Co He enjoyed hunting fishing He was the owner and founder of the DOWICHUWANNA Gunning Club in Estell Manor which he started in 1955 He was a member of the American Legion Post 270 Diamond Social Club the North Italy Beneficial Assoc He was also a former member of the Vineland Master Plumbers Assoc rank is survived by three sons: Charles "Chick" Vineland Ron Minotola rank Landisville two daughters: Peggy Pace Minotola Elaine Trimnell Three Rivers Ml 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren uneral services will be conducted at 11 AM Thursday in the Pancoast uneral Home 676 Main Rd Vineland where friends will be received from 9:00 11:00 AM Burial will be in the riendship Methodist Cemetery Landisville or those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the Minotola ire Co PO Box 176 Minotola NJ 08341 formed with the YMCA of Vineland to operate the recre ation facility been a wonderful collab executive Johnson of WV nephews WM Harry Lore and James Baxter of Absecon He was preceded in death by his wife Erma Johnson on August 26 2000 and by his son Ronald Johnson and his brother Clifford Johnson Services will be private at the request of the family Arrangements by Adams Perfect uneral Home JOHNSTON ROBERT 44 of Brigantine passed away at his home on riday December 1 4 2001 He was born in Philadelphia PA and had been an Atlantic County resident most of his life He was a stage hand at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Mr Johnston was a member of Local 917 Theatrical Stage Employees andalso was a member of Local 68 Operating Engineers He is survived by two sisters Barbara A Johnston of Philadelphia PA and Sandra Kowaleski of Glenolden PA two nieces and one nephew A memorial service will be held at 8:00 PM Thursday December 20 2001 at the Atwood Peterson O'Brien uneral Home 1114 White Horse Pike Egg Harbor City riends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00 Pm until time of service Donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society 624 Shore Rd Absecon NJ 08201 KESTER WILLIAM A 80 of Ocean ville passed away on December 16 2001 at his home He was born in Leeds Point and was a long time resident of Oceanviiie He worked for the Government building the Brigantine Wildlife Refuge He also belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Philadelphia Local 454 and was a local bayman He belonged to the Galloway Township American Legion Post 430 the Oceanviiie United Methodist Church and was an exempt member of the Oceanviiie Volunteer ire Company He also was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a former member of the Port Republic Gunning Club He served in the Navy during WWII and attained the grade of irst Class Seaman He is survived by his wife of 55 years Irene (nee Leeds) one sister Betty Spengler of Bargaintown two sister in laws Evelyn riedlander and her husband Paul of Absecon and Erva Little also of Absecon and several nieces and nephews Services will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on Thursday December 20 2001 at the Adams Perfect uneral Home 1650 New Road Northfield NJ Burial will be at the Oceanviiie Cemetery Oceanviiie NJ Visitation will be from 1 PM until the time of services Contributions may be made to the Oceanviiie United Methodist Church PO Box 324 Oceanviiie NJ 08231 or to the Compassionate Care Hospice 516 High Street Mt Holly NJ 08060 KLOEPER EMMA (BEEBE) 82 of Millville died Monday evening in South Jersey Hospital Newcomb after an extended illness Born and raised in Millville she was a life long resident Mrs Kloepfer had worked as a sewing machine operator for Cumberland Cloak in Millville for 20 years retiring in 1970 She enjoyed life her loving family and friends She is survived by a daughter Mary Ellen Keller of Millville a brother George Beebe of Millville a sister Hilda Ennis of Millville three grandchildren Theresa and her husband Rick Gullo of Marlton Wayne Pierson Jr and his wife Janeen of Birmingham AL and Pamela and her husband Bruce Upham of Millville and four great granacnnoren Nicnoie Martin Maryland Christopher Gullo Marlton Zachary Pierson Alabama? and Alyssa Upham Millville uneral services will be conducted on riday at in Christy uneral Home 11 Broad Street Millville There will be a viewing on riday one hour prior to the services Burial will be in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Millville Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Cumberland County 1400 West Landis Avenue Vineland New Jersey 08360 Written tributes: Christyfuneralservicecom" web site RUDY MILDRED (NEE JOHNSON) 93 of Galloway Twsp formerly of Atlantic City died Wednesday De cember 12th in Kessler Hospital in Hammonton She was born in Phila delphia and lived in Atlantic City area for over 50 years She worked for many years for AL Roth Candy Stores in Atlantic City She was pre deceased by her husband rank and her great great grandson rankie Spezio She is survived by her daughter and son in law Norma and Eddie Malek a grand daughter Linda Spezio her grandson Jim Brennenstuhl great grand daughters Tiffany Lynn Spezio and Toni Marie Spezio and great grandson James Brennenstuhl and a great great grand daughter Chavela Manxey Burial services will be held on Satur day December 22nd at 1 1 :00 AM in North Cedar Hill Cemetery in Phila delphia Arrangements are by Parseis uneral Home Absecon PAGE C2 THE PRESS ATLANTIC CITY NJ CLUNN ALBERT 78 a 55 year resident of Somers Point died at Shore Memorial Hospital on Satur day or the majority of his life Al owned and operated the Pleasantville based South Jersey Awning During his ca reer he was active in the awning in dustry and once served on the Board of Directors of the Industrial abrics Association International He also earned the Certificate of abric Craftsman which he helped develop for the industry Outside the office Al served the community and once represented city residents as councilman He also served on the Mainland Regional High School Board and volunteered for the Somers Point Kiwanis Al also benefited the city's United Methodist Church where he successfully took on administrative and spiritual duties He helped Methodists expand their faith as a South Jersey District Lay Leader and as an instructor for the Lay Speakers School Earlier in his adult life Al served in wartime training as a Navy pilot in World War II During the Korean War he was stationed in Iceland and flew anti submarine patrols for the Navy in the North Atlantic He served in the reserve for the rest of his military career and retired in 1969 with the rank of Lt Commander rounding out 26 years of service He is survived by his wife of 57 years Roberta Clunn brothers Arthur of Vineland and Richard of Ocean City sons Douglas and Adrian Clunn both of Somers Point and daughters Roberta Boney of Mays Landing Christie Herigal of Somers Point and Terry Wilson of Normandy TN son in law Robert Boney He is survived by 13 grandchildren three great grandchildren His daughter Luanne Medicus of Severna Park and his brother William of Newfield preceded him in death Services will be held on riday at 1 0 am at the Somers Point United Methodist Church Bethel and Doran Avenue Somers Point No viewing prior to service Interment Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery Estell Manor In lieu of flowers donation may be made to The United Methodist Church Bethel and Doran Avenue Somers Point or to Victory Park Inc 214 Wilmont Ave Somers Point NJ 08244 uneral under the direction of the Middleton Stroble and Zale uneral Home 304 Shore Road Somers Point DUHAMELL II CHARLES 62 of Tuckerton died on December 16 2001 at Southern Ocean County Hospital Mr DuHamell was a vet eran of the US Coast Guard and also owned and operated a sign painting business for many years ormerly of Galloway Township Mr DuHamell has lived in Ocean County since 1 994 Devoted father of Charles DuHamell III of Absecon and Vir ginia DuHamell of Absecon A funeral service will be held at the Parseis neral Home of Absecon 324 New Jersey Avenue on Thursday at 1 :00 PM Visitation will be one hour prior to service Cremation will be private MASCOLA YVONNE (NEE BE LAWSKY) 49 of East Vineland sec tion of Buena Vista Twp died' peacefully Sunday home alter a courageous battle with breast cancer Yvonne was born in Vineland and was a lifelong area resident She was a 1971 Vineland High School graduate American Heart5 Association 800 634 1 242 ik Harbor public and a 4 the Church of the Living God 2 under Mother Ella Jackson He worked as a clerk in the Sanitation Dept for the City of Atlantic City for 33 years and retired in 1997 He relocated to Mays Landing in 1985 Surviving are: a loving wife Elaine Townsend of Mays Landing Iris Townsend of Ab secon Sherry Townsend of El dorado AR two sons Lester Jr of Mays Landing and Kevin Townsend of Atlantic City five sisters Rachel Townsend Mollie Smith of Egg Harbor City Virginia Townsend Beatrice Smith Marie Peters of At lantic City one brother Alfred Town send of Houston TX seven grand children many nieces nephews cousins and a host of other loving relatives friends uneral services will be on Saturday December 22 2001 at noon at Mikal's uneral Par lor 1033 Baltic Avenue Viewing from 11am to noon Also viewing on ri day December 21 2001 at Mikal's from 4pm to 6pm Burial in Lincoln Memorial Park of Mays Landing (Mi kal's 609 344 1 131) HUNTER JOSEPHINE 64 of Brick died December 16 2001 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin Born in Jersey City she resided in Jersey City and moved to Brick in 1977 Mrs Hunter has been a nurses aid at Claremont Care Center in Point Pleasant for seven years She was a Communicant at St Theresa's RC Church Tuckerton She was a member of the orge Pond Social Club in Brick She had been the owner secretary of Inter state Towing and Road Services in Jersey City with her late husband Jo seph who died in 1979 Mrs Hunter Is survived by her son Joseph Edward of Palenville NY her daughter Theresa Hunter of Little Egg Harbor ten grandchildren and one great grandchild Mass will be celebrated Saturday December 22 2001 at 9:30 am St Theresa's RC Church Tuckerton Entombment will follow in Ocean County Memorial Park Toms River riends may call Saturday 8 9 am at Maxwell uneral Home 160 Mathistown Road Little Egg Harbor Millville Housing Authority very happy with the progress made in the past year and a lot of the credit goes to the professional management headed by George In September the name of the YMCA was changed with out fanfare to more accurately represent the broader service area so that it now is officially Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA Steinbronn explained Steinbronn said one of the most important things that the YMCA board did when he first came was to hold a retreat to put together a strategic plan and an annual business plan that not be just a docu ment collecting dust but would be used to evaluate the board and my he said YMCA has grown faster than Steinbronn said had 1500 members four years ago and now there are 5000 Our operating bud get has gone from $800000 a year to $25 million The staff has grown from 45 to 150 full and part time employees we are collaborating with more agencies than ever And now Steinbronn is look ing forward to working with people in Atlantic and Cape May counties as well as Cumberland to provide the services they want He said he has met with a committee from Galloway Township in Atlantic County and has been getting inquiries from Lower Township Cape May County The YMCA does not always need its own facility according to Steinbronn It has had YMCA programs in high schools churches and at busi ness sites have added 125 pro grams for youths to adults being responsive to what tire community Steinbronn said He added that a major prior ity has been focusing on youth and family programs planning joint activities they can do together In society a lack of family time and Steinbronn said the YMCA is trying hard to get families together Programs that have particu larly attracted people to the YMCA are youth programs adult fitness programs and day care Steinbronn said A lot of people realize it but the YMCAs in the United States have become the largest providers of child care and one of the largest charitable orga nizations Steinbronn empha sized turn anyone away because of inability to pay for a Steinbronn said have a With annual campaign and have raised $60000 for finan cial assistance for youths and families vision has been that we build strong kids strong fami lies and strong Steinbronn said Looking ahead to more involvement in Atlantic and Cape May counties Steinbronn said there are plans to make the public more aware of the YMCA programs and to get input on what the people of the communities would like to see in 2002 build YMCAs YMCAs build Steinbronn said WINTERBOTTOM DALE 67 Of Mays Landing passed away on Monday December 17 2001 He was born and raised in Egg Harbor City and was a resident of the Mays Landing area for many years He was a 1951 graduate of Egg Harbor High School He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army in the National Guard and Army Re serve retiring as a Major He worked in the family business of Samuel Winterbottom Cutlery and Rosewood Manufacturing both of Egg Harbor City He was involved with Key Rec and Crusaders ootball He was a member of the Hiriam Dewey Ma sonic Lodge 226 AM of Egg Harbor City for 25 years He loved re storing antiques cars and making model cars He was a skilled crafts man in woodworking Most recently he worked in testing and inspection DEE DELORES REMER who left this world for a better place on December 19 1995 I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MISS YOU LEE A ISH the good neighbor American Red Cross ZOLDA JR LEWIS DAVID 41 of Hammonton died riday December 14 2001 at University Pennsylvania Hospital Born in Cherry Hill he was a life long resident of Hammonton He was the Proprietor of California Gold in Hammonton which he started in 1996 He was a graduate of Hammonton High School class of 1978 He loved his garden flowers and the beach Loving son of the late Lewis and Mattie Zolda Brother of James (Annette) of Hammonton twin brother Samuel (Elizabeth) of olsom Joyce Santora (Mike) of Mays Landing Angela Zolda of Hammonton Margie Zolda (rank) of Turnersville Loving Uncle of Chris topher and Nicole Zolda Robert and Jason Santora Joseph Tomasenio III with whom he lived with Lauren To two sisters Maryann Morrow of masenio Brianna Capacchione Ja Margate and Leddy Slaughter ot Corbin City and also several nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Me Slaughter Kevin was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and former member of the Accelerators Motorcycle Club He was a member of the SELOHSSA riding club He will be greatly missed by family and many friends A service of memory and love will be offered riday evening at sfx o'clock from The Godfrey uneral Home of Palermo 644 South Shore Road Palermo where friends may call from half past five o'clock until the time of service In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission PC Box 5358 Atlantic City NJ 08401 or MS Society of South Jersey 1 Reed Street Suite 200 Philadelphia PA 19147 We miss your good advice and under standing your heart of gold and knowing as we do the love in those sweet memories is all wrapped up in ritz ci i Love John Dee Blanca Tootsie amily JOHNSON DONALD LEE 69 of Egg Harbor Township passed away on December 15 2001 at home He was born in West Virginia He was an Environmental Cleaner for Ballys Hotel and Casino He was a member of Shore Memorial Pinochle Club at Shore Mall and worked for Ballys Incorporated in Chicago for over 1 0 years He will be truly missed by his family and friends He is survived by his mother Jeannette Johnson ofWV sisters Iris Newell Dora Mae Evans and Marianne Bundy all of WV brothers Auqustus Johnson of OH Ned Yvonne was bookkeeper tor many years at tserco leet Service in East Vineland She was an active participant supporter of the Breast Cancer Support Network The Race for Cure and the Relay for Life She enjoyed motorcycle riding and her cats She is survived by two daughters son in laws Michelle her husband rank Pantalione Jr East Vineland Leanne her husband Jim Kurtz Absecon the girls father: Sam Mascola Upper Marlboro Md her father: John A Belawsky Sr Buena Vista Twp her mother and step father: Helen and red Morozzi Sr Buena Vista Twp brother: John A and his wife Sandy Belawsky Jr Del Haven sister: Marlene and her husband Phil Armato Buena Vista Twp as well as a close and loving extended family Her funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 AM in the St Mary's RC Church Union Rd East Vineland with burial to follow in the church cemetery Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday evening from 7 9 PM and again on Thursday from 8:30 9:30 AM in the Pancoast uneral Home 676 Main Rd Vineland or those who wish memorial contributions may be madeto the Race for Cure American Cancer Society 6725 Lyon St Syracuse NY 13057 Hospice Care of SJ 2848 Delsea Dr Vineland NJ 08360 or to the St Judes Children's Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis Tenn 38105 PINO RONALD 64 of Eoo Harbor Township passed away on Satur i uay ueueii luei i £uu i oui 1 1 cum GJ raieaH in Qni ifh Dhilarldlnhio Mr Dirm has been an area resident for the last 31 years Employed by The Press of Atlantic City for the last 29 years Mr Pino held various positions in Advertising Management most recently Adver tising Special Projects Manager He developed special partnerships with two charities near to his heart Vest 1 A Cop of Atlantic County and The 200 Club of Atlantic County An avid 1 traveler Ron's passion was cruisina the Caribbean with his family Both a of Atlantic City Casinos during their cooking nature enthusiast Ron1 construction He is survived by his' was fond of watching The ood Net wife Marion Garr Winterbottom of work and the Discovery Channel Ron is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years Catherine (nee rankina) his two children Lori A Loveland and Ronald Pino both of Egg Harbor Township and two grandchildren Paige Elaina Loveland whom he cherished Ron is also survived by his mother Camille Pino (nee Lerro) and one sister Rita Lauletta and her husband Joe a brother in law Joseph rankina and his wife Rita all from South Philadelphia Also surviving are many aunts uncles cousins nieces nephews and many loving friends amily and friends may call Wednesday evening 7 9pm and Thursday morning from gam 10: 15am at the Adams Perfect neral Home 1650 New Road North field A uneral Mass will be held Thursday morning 11am at the Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church Lin wood Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery Mays Landing uneral arrangements under the direction of the Adams Perfect neral Home 1650 New Road North field Braufy softens sorrow HTlfCher LOWERS: TOWNSEND "LITTLE LESTER" 69 of Mays Land ing died and went home to be the Lord on December 16 2001 in the Shore Memorial Hospital Somers Born in Dover DE he attended the Egg City schools served Deacon LSZMslRKSLSIjni 7 A 3 1 1 ''Ti TOTOT? 4 BE fll Mt i JSss Atlantic County CIRAOLO RANK 94 Minotola CLUNN ALBERT 78 I Somers Point JOHNSON DONALD LEE 69 Egg Harbor Township JOHNSTON ROBERT 44 Brigantine KESTER WILLIAM A 80 Oceanviiie PINO RONALD 64 Egg Harbor Township RUDY MILDRED (nee JOHNSON) 93: Galloway Township TOWNSEND LESTER SYLVESTER "UTTLE LESTER" 69 Mays Landing WINTERBOTTOM DALE 67 Mays Landing ZOLDA JR LEWIS DAVID 41 Hammonton Cape May County SLAUGHTER KEVIN Corbin City Cumberland County ANGELO PEARL (nee GANIO) 87 Vineland KLOEPER EMMA (BEEBE) 82 Milville MASCOLA YVONNE (nee BELAWSKY) 49 East Vineland Ocean County DUHAMELL II CHARLES 62 Tuckerton HUNTER JOSEPHINE 64 Brick Elsewhere ADAMS JAMES 48 Blue Bell PA formerly Atlantic City.