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C2 THE PRESS ATLANTIC CITY OBITUARIESREGION RIDAY NOVEMBER 28 2008 Atlantic County BROOKE MARYT (RENZE) 66 Northfield DIERWECHTER JAMES Galloway JUDGE ED "MR CHRISTMAS" 85 Mays Landing SUGDEN ELSA (SCHMID) 54 Absecon VASQUEZ EDISON "CANO" 54 Egg Harbor City Capo May County SKOTAREK GERALD 70 Cape May Court House Ocean County CRAMER BETTY 76 West Creek Elsewhere HECKMANN MARTIN 79 Sierra Vista AZ SALTERS DAISY Jersey City BROOKE MARY (RENZE) 66 of Northfield died peacefully Wednesday November 26'" She is survived by her husband red Brooke her children red Jr (Kim) Patti Anne Moore (Dave) and Joey Brooke (Dawn) She is also er brother (Sue) her cousin and sister Phyllis Sabatini (Ron) sister Dot Barile and sister in law Eleanor Pilerio her best friend of 40 years Murt Gelona her grandchildren: Erin Ben Abby and Ethan Moore Amanda Rickley and Joey and Emma Brooke and her sister in laws Sue Scarlett (Jack) Cathy Thomas (Bob) and many nieces nephews and cousins She will be missed by her close and faithful friends Kathy enwick Elaine Ankinson Andy Lake and June Dutch Mary was an affectionate and loving wife mother grandmother and friend to all that knew her She was known for her cooking poems and storytelling and would never allow anyone to leave her house hungry A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday December at 11:00 am at Saint Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church 1421 New Road Northfield riends may call from 9:30 am until the time of mass Interment will follow in Atlantic County veterans Cemetery Estell Manor In lieu of flowers please send donations to the ALS (Lou Gehrigs) oundation Arrangements entrusted to and written condolences may be left for the family at: wwwAdams Perfectcom survived by Nicholas Renze I CRAMER BETTY 76 of West Creek passed away on Wednesday November 26 2008 at Southern Ocean County Hospital Stafford Township She was born in Wading River and was a life long area resident Betty at tended St Methodist Church New Gretna She re tired as a bank manager from Citizen's Bank Manahawkin Survived by her husband James Sr sons James Jr Columbus Ohio Stanley and his wife Maryann of West Creek daughter Robin Lang and her husband Glenn West Creek sisters Rose Belk Tuckerton Eleanor Loveland Erie Pa sister in law Norma Downs Tuckerton grandchil dren Jesse Lang Erin Cramer Lt Shawn Cramer Christopher Cramer and Keri Cramer Services are private There are no calling hours Dona tions may be made in her memory To the American Can cer Society or St Jude's Chil dren's Hospital Wood uneral Home 134 East Main Street Tuckerton NJ is in charge of arrangements Richard Camp Sunset November 28th 2007 To my sweet Husband I LwJ like to write a song A sweet and simple thing and if I could do it right It would be the only one sing it would bring me everything I need A song that I could sing you hack to me Sing you back bring you back A miracle of page and pen hear it and be here again And always and forever there would be a song that I could sing you back to me There must he a million words and all I have to do is lay my heart upon those rare and magic few hy it be as easy as it seems? A song that I could sing you back to me Love you to the moon and back' I miss you bunches! All my Dive orever Ever! Terri voxox DIERWECHTER JAMES of Galloway since 1997 passed away November 26 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital after a long illness He was born November 24 1950 in Atlantic City to the late Dr Reuben and Helen (Miller) Dierwechter Jim moved to Brigantine in 1954 and attended Holy Spirit Grammar School and High School class of 1968 He attended Miami Dade College and graduated with a degree in Business He was an area electrician owner of Dierwechter Electric and most recently employed as an electrical sub code inspector with various local municipalities He enjoyed hunting fishing and tinkering with his craftsman tools He loved family gatherings as long as he knew what time he was getting there and what time he was leaving He is survived by his wife of 20 years Kathleen (Donnelly) his twin daughters Janet (Ring) Lardner of Milford DE and Robin (Don) Tomasello of Cape May Court House NJ son Jim (Jennifer) Dierwechter of Morgantown WV and son Michael Eickman of Eastontown New Jersey 7 grandchildren Tyler and Geena Dierwechter Ring and Harley Lardner Evan Blum and Alex and Adrianna Tomasello his cousins Marie Leporati and Helen Piccoli his in laws Jeanne and Tom Hayes Marilyn and Joe Doorley Pat and Jim McCarthy and numerous nieces nephews and his beloved cats Jamie and Rosie He is preceded in death by his parents Dr Reuben and Helen Dierwechter and his best friend Eddie Smith In memory of Jimmy please become an organ donor take your organs to heaven heaven knows we need them Viewings will be held on riday Evening November 28 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and again on Saturday morning November 29 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at Lowenstein uneral Home 58 New York Rd (Rte 9) Galloway Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 am at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 603 New Jersey Ave Absecon Burial will follow in Germania Cemetery ft HECKMANN MARTIN 79 of Sierra Vista AZ formerly of Bargaintown passed away peacefully on Nov 15 2008 with all of his children at his side Martin was born and raised in Philadelphia but spent most of his adult life in Atlantic Co where he raised his family Marty was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corp and served his country in the Korean War He worked for Lincoln Transit Co and moved on to Penn Truck Aides from which he retired after an exemplary career He will be remembered for his willingness to help others and his colorful sense of humor He was preceded in death by his Parents and siblings Surviving are his companion Shirley Kruszewski who was sent as a blessing from God to bring him happiness and to care for him the last 1 1 years of his life Sons Joseph Michael (Ginger) and Mark (Heidi) Heckmann Daughter Janice (Ken) Bucknam His eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Martin was cremated and his ashes will be scattered in his beloved Sedona Mountains A gathering of Marty's friends and family to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday Nov 30 2008 in the banquet hall of Grace Lutheran Church located at Dawes Ave and Shore Rd Somers Point NJ from 3 6 pm Donations may be made to Good Samaritan Society Quiburi Mission Benson AZ 85602 JUDGE ED known as "Mr to the community died on November 25 2008 at the age ol 85 Ed was beloved for his decades long Christmas wonderland held at his home Over the years thousands of children attended some having parents who saw Santa there when they were a child While visiting with Santa they would receive small gifts refreshments and some entertainment provided by other family members and friends Over the years his efforts were recognized by the township the county and the state December 8 1999 was proclaimed Honorary Ed "Santa Claus" Judge Day which included both newspaper and local TV coverage He also received the Mays Landing Chamber of Commerce 1997 Good Neighbor Award and proclamations from the Atlantic County reeholders and the State and General Assembly both in December 1999 He was also recognized for his efforts as Ed Exacta the mascot at the Atlantic City Race Course The Army provided him with citations for his service during WWII After the war he joined the Local VW Post 220 and at one time held the position of Quarter Master Ed will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his wife of 58 years Ruth four children: Eileen Berglund Dan Judge (Suzanne) Linda Randall (Tom) and Tom Judge (Joanne) four grandchildren: Melanie Michelle Gene and Dan Jr and two great grandsons Tristan and Devon Viewings will be held on Sunday evening 6 8 pm and Monday morning 10 11 am at the Boakes uneral Home 6050 Main St Mays Landing where services will be held at 11 am Monday Burial will be in the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery in Estell Manor Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or soup kitchen Info and condolences: wwwboakesfuneraihomecom SUGDEN ELSA (SCHMID) 54 of Absecon died at homo Monday surrounded by the love of family alter a courageous battle with cancer Born Somers Point Elsa was raised in Ocean City and lived in the area her entire life She was proud to play on the first women's basketball team at Ocean City High School She worked at several local businesses throughout her life most recently at Slater Tenaglia ritz and Hunt Law irm in Ocean City amily meant everything to Elsa She loved being a mother wife sister aunt and daughter and looked forward to weekly Sunday dinners She was well known for spoiling her nieces and nephews and was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first granddaughter Mollie She is survived by her husband of 33 years: George Jr son: Gregory (Heather) of Galloway parents: Albert and Angelina Schmid of Ocean City brothers: Albert (Ann) of Marmora Ronald (Denise) of Ocean City James (Janice) of Bluffton SC and rederick (Maureen) of Seaville sister: Angelina (Lou) Piergross of Marmora several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews extended family devoted friends and cat Max A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Saturday Nov 29 at 11:00 am at St Augustine Catholic Church (13th and Wesley) in Ocean City where friends and relatives may visit from 10:00 am Interment will follow at Seaside Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Ocean City (1 Shelter Road Ocean City NJ 08226) Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg uneral Home 221 Great Creek Road Galloway NJ (609 641 0003) or condolences or directions please visit wwwwimbergfuneralhomecom id la SALTERS DAISY of Jersey City died on Tuesday 2008 at Bayonne Hospital Daisy Worked at the Board of Education in Atlantic City for seven years as a custodian Evangelical Gospel Tabernacle for 32 years Wife of the late Eugene Salters Devoted mother of four sons Eugene Salters Derrick Salters Orin Salters and Okese Smith two daughters Jacqueline Salters Laudando and Lawana Salters loving grandmother of 26 great grandmother of 10 Dear sister of Anna Marie Adams Lucy Williams Cynthia Edwards and the late Gertrude Hadrick Also survived by a host of loving nieces nephews and other relatives and friends uneral Service Sat November 292008 at 10AM at Evangelical Gospel Tabernacle 28 A 27th St Bayonne NJ visitation Sat November 29 2008 from 9AM until time of service at the church Interment Heavenly Rest Memorial Park Hanover NJ Arrangements entrusted to Watson Mortuary Service 26 Gifford Ave Jersey City NJ November 25 also member of I SKOTAREK GERALD 70 of Cape May Court House passed away on Tuesday November 25 2008 at his home Born in Chicago IL to the late George and Helen (Szopinski) Skotarek he moved here in 1992 from Burlington County He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from a career of over twenty years from the US Army in 1976 He was then employed by the State of New Jersey as a Head Cottage Training Supervisor He enjoyed woodworking gardening yardwork and birds Mr Skotarek is survived by his wife Lindamay Skotarek his daughters Linda Howe Dawn (Perkins) Pietrzykowski and Gay Lynn Perkins his sons Thommis Skotarek Stephen Perkins Jr and Troy Perkins his sister Yvonne Skotarek of Portland OR eight grandchildren and numerous extended family Memorial service will be held on Thursday December 4 2008 at 1 1 :00 am at the Chapel at the Brigadier General William Doyle Veterans Cemetery 350 Provinceline Road Wrightstown New Jersey Condolences at wwwradzietacom VASQUEZ EDISON 54 long time resident of Egg Harbor City He was born in Puerto Rico as everyone called him was grandfather to all who knew him His love of family and friends was the most important part of his life He had been employed by Viking Yachts and later by Ocean Yachts He was a long time GIANTS fan He is survived by his parents Gil and Aurea Vasquez his siblings Tibaldo Rodney and Evone his daughter and son in law Geeneza and Arthur sons Omar and Keith and his grandchildren Donovan Geneya Carolyn Julian Jerimyah and Lindsey The viewing will be held at St Nicholas Church on Saturday November 291" from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm followed by a mass at 8:00 pm Memorial contributions may be made to Cano's family in care of 1000 Cincinnati Avenue Apt 4A Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg uneral Home 400 Liverpool Avenue Egg Harbor City (609 965 0357) or condolences or directions please visit wwwwimberqfuneralhomeco 7 I i Born November 28Ih 1968 Died March 1991 My Son 1 STEVEN POTTER Even though you have traveled a fur distance I am loohingforward to onr paths crossing Miss You New orgotten Love Mom he lower Shop The Garden Greenhouse Clermont NJ 609 624 2112 ax: 609 624 8801 or all your floral needs nli srlkns scrrrw LOWERS always ATLANTIC 927 3823 Holiday shopping season also means season for crime By ROB SPAHR Staff Writer 609 272 7283 Today is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping sea son but area law enforcement officers are warning this is also the time of year when crime increases "Sometimes wo can get caught up in the holiday spirit and forget about the small things that keep us State Police spokesman Lt Gerald Lewis said "But if people can remember some common sense practices it will help to keep them safe during the hol idays" One of the first things shop pers will see upon entering the 1 lamilton Mall is a stack of yel low papers with a list of some of these sense" hol iday shopping safety tips dis tributed by the Hamilton Township Police Department The list includes sugges tions such as being aware of surroundings and establishing a plan for children to follow if they get separated from their parents while shopping The list also recommends making purchases with credit cards or gift cards instead of cash Lin Houser a spokeswoman for the mall said this helps people control their spending and is also a safer niternative to carrying cash At the Cumberland Mall the Vineland Police Explorers a group of teenagers interested in a career in law enforcement will be on hand to help keep shoppers safe whether it is carrying bags or escorting shoppers back to their cars proud to partner 1 1 Richard Camp Sunset November 28th 2007 To Dad Pop Pop You've been gone a year now you quietly sailed away We're sure you're steering through all the great channels to the best fishing spots in Heaven's bays! Say Hello to Scotty and all the ones we love we miss you and love you and know you're watching us from above So until it is our time to sail away to you we'll smile and look to the sky at night and know that you are working there re wiring all of Heaven's lights! To our brightest star in the sky! We miss you! Love Brian Kelly John Michael Robin Brittany Bryan James Kristin and all The Camp O'Donnell VanArsdale McErlain Anders and Ballard amilies riends In Memoriiim MICHAEL JOSEPH CONTE Who wits bom November 28 1983 and went to live with his heavenly ather on November 28 2004 Happy Birthday in Heaven de culled you home so suddenly We weren't prepared To let you go was not our choice To argue word we have no voice His timing tve understand the reason why is His command or God is the Master with the Muster Plan Michael we miss you beyond words Lore: Mom Dad amily Crime prevention tips Do Park in well lit areas Dress casually and comfortably Shop in pairs or with a group Be aware of your surroundings Keep your key in your hand while returning to your car Don't Wear expensive jewelry shopping Leave valuable items (ie: purses cellphones GPS devises) in your car Carry large amounts of cash Leave already purchased merchandise in you car where it is visible Overload yourself with packages with the Vineland Police Explorers on (bis worthwhile project" Maria Umbriac the mail's marketing director wrote in an mail "The pro gram will provide a win win situation for all Shoppers wall receive assistance with holi day shopping and participat ing teens will gain valuable experience in an area of law Police presence will also increase in Stafford recently expanded shopping areas but not all of it will be seen will be increasing our patrols of the shopping areas and will have more of our plain clothed officers sta tioned in and around the said Lt Joe Giberson "Il allows them to meld into the regular shopping popula tion and see things that uni formed officers might One of the major warnings Giberson is issuing to shop pers is to keep their purses and wallets secure and not to leave them in their cars is always an increase in purse snatchings around the Giberson said recommending that women carry their purses around their arms and not put them in their shopping carts or allow their children to carry With the economy in a downward spiral and a hand ful of major retail outlets new to its jurisdiction Giberson said his police department is prepared for a busier than normal holiday crime season would not say that we are predicting things to be worse this year" he said "But we are prepared to do what is needed if it mail Robert Spahr: RSpahrpressofaccom Police: Car thief leads them to doorstep Associated Press TOMS RIVER Of all the driveways in all the towns in all of New Jersey he pulls into this one Police in Toms River say a man who stole a car in nearby Beachwood nonchalantly turned onto a side street and pulled into a driveway in an effort to elude his pursuers There was only one prob lem: The driveway is at the home of Toms River police Chief Michael Maslronardy It turns out Mastronardy was on his way home Wednesday when he received a call about the stolen car and he and another officer were following it at the time The driver George Parker of Bridgeton got out of the car and was immediately con fronted by police He's been charged with auto theft according to the Asbury Park Press How to contact us To speak to a news coverage coordinator on weekends call 609 272 7231.