Bonnie ” Jo ” Bubier

Bonnie Jo Bubier (Ahrens), age 58 of Salem, NJ died on Monday June 13, 2022, at the Salem Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Camden, NJ on August 3, 1963, she was the daughter of the late John and Judith Ahrens. Bonnie Jo was a long-time resident of Haddon Heights, NJ. She was recently working as a housekeeper but was an exquisite seamstress by trade.
Survived by her loving Husband Ernest Bubier, Stepdaughters Antonia Bubier, Jane Clement (Richard), Alexandra Stow (Harry), Jacquelyn Bubier (Dale Kennedy), Sister-in-law Kathleen Kelly, 2 grandsons and 3 granddaughters, Her brother Bruce Ahrens, Late sister Brenda Leadbeater, Late Brother Brian Ahrens, Treina Gushea, many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.
Bonnie is also survived by and will be greatly missed by her loving fur babies that had given her so much comfort and support through life and especially during her battle with cancer. Deceased feline the late Theodorus and Else, Sassy (age 31) Muffin, Cooper and Sandy Blue. K-9’s Tobe, Jazzy and Eve. These were all Bonnie Jo’s children.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00am at H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ. Friends may call on Friday morning from 9:30am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, NJ.

Elizabeth H. “Betty” Smith

Elizabeth H. “Betty” Smith, age 87, formerly of Daretown, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Golden Nursing Home in Mannington.

Born in Salem and raised in Daretown, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley & Corina Coles Hackett.  Betty was a graduate of Woodstown High School, and she had worked as a court clerk for both Upper Pittsgrove and Elk Townships.  Upon her retirement, she had worked for Walmart.  She was a loyal and faithful member of Pittsgrove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed attending Pitman Theatre, and most of all, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Douglas & Patricia; her grandchildren, Stephanie Meyers(Stephen), Justin Smith, Joshua Smith, Derek Smith, Lauren Smith, Taylor Smith, and Dylan Smith; her great-grandchildren, Gabi, Jaxon, Sage, and Addison; her brothers, Robert Hackett and Robert Fitchhorn; her sister-in-law, Ann-Louise “Lawooza” Smith; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Paul H. Smith, in June of 2001; her son, Stephen M. Smith, in December of 2017; her brothers, Raymond, John, Alfred, and Harold Hackett; and her sisters, Dorothy Fitchhorn, Ella Srymanske, Rachel Thompson, Lillian McFarland, and infant sister Corina Hackett.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 5th in the H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 S. Main St., Woodstown, where friends are invited to visit from 10 AM until the time of service.  Burial will be private in Pittsgrove Baptist Cemetery.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to Betty’s family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colon Cancer Foundation, 10 Midland Ave., Suite M-06, Port Chester, NY, 10573, or visit coloncancerfoundation.org

Margaret Anne Flitcraft

Margaret Anne “Margie” Flitcraft, age 91 of Pilesgrove, passed away Friday, January 28,2022 peacefully at home. Born at home in Mannington, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Helen (Carll) Harris.

Margie was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School, and she was a self-employed hairdresser in Woodstown for years and loved doing hair at Friends Home after selling her own shop. She loved and was so proud of her family especially her great grandsons Jeffrey and Jonathan Proud, she enjoyed her annual “49er’s” Class Reunions and hosting picnics poolside at her home.
She was a long time member of the Reliance Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and loved to reminisce about their Turkey dinners and the Candlelight Tour dinners they served. She could often be found at the Elmer Grange helping with Salem County Fair dinners or parking cars at the Salem County Fair.

Margie is survived by her loving grandson & his wife, Jeff & Kerry Proud; her great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jonathan Proud. She is also survived by her granddaughters Stacy, Taylor, and Laine Harris and many extended family members. She was predeceased in this life by her husband Clarance “Fatty” Flitcraft and son Jeffrey L. Harris as well as her siblings, Jesse, Caroline, Louise and Everett.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Margie’s life Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 1pm in Lawnside Cemetery, Pilesgrove, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Reliance Fire Company, 25 Broad St. Woodstown, NJ 08098.
Funeral arrangement are under the direction of H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Woodstown, NJ. 856.769.1515

Charlotte E. Holladay

Charlotte E. Holladay age 79 of Mannington passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Camden she was a Salem County resident all of her life.
Charlotte was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Banks) Moore.
She was an avid world traveler, enjoyed her many cruises on Holland America and her most memorable monuments were riding a camel in the Middle East and viewing Kangaroos in Australia.
She is survived by her cherished daughter, Sharon (Glenn) Davis, her devoted son, Samuel L. Holladay. Charlotte was also a loving mother to her nephew Mitchell McDermott, one granddaughter, and one grandson.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Samuel Holladay, a grandson Glenn Davis, Jr., one sister Alice Tufts, and one brother Earl Moore.
Funeral services will be held on Friday January 14, 2022 at 11am at H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ. A viewing will take place on Friday morning at the funeral home from 9am until the time of service. Wearing a face mask is strongly suggested and appreciated.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to, Mannington Fire Co., 175 Route 45, Salem, NJ 08079.
Please visit, htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Woodstown, NJ 856.769.1515

Louis H. Ewald

Lou Ewald, 85, of Pilesgrove, NJ died Saturday, December 5th, after a short illness. Born in Woodstown, he lived in the area his entire life. Lou owned Serv-U-Electric in Penns Grove and after retirement worked as a cashier in the Cracker Barrel in Pennsville. He was an active member in Penns Grove Rotary for 33 years, serving many of those as its Treasurer, enjoyed bowling and traveling, and loved his dogs and grand-dogs over the years. Lou is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen, his son Michael (Carol), grandchildren Jonathan Ewald (Ashlee), Lauren Berry (Max) and Abby Lewis and 1 great-granddaughter, Paige. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his brother and sister.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11am at H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ.

A visitation will be held on Friday from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pittsgrove Baptist Cemetery.
Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Woodstown, NJ. 856.769.1515

Alfina M. DiFilippantonio

Alfina “Faye” DiFilippantonio passed peacefully at sunset on October 30, 2021, surrounded by family.

Faye was born and raised in Swedesboro, NJ, later moving to Pilesgrove with her love, Nick. Nick and Faye created a beautiful life together, raising children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, from their lovely home in Pilesgrove. Their love story is one for the books, through it, they taught their family dedication, compassion, and devotion.

Faye was an active member of her church, who could always be found at sing-a-longs, an amazing cook who loved showering her family with spaghetti dinners, and an avid cat lover, rescuing over 3 dozen cats in her lifetime. Her words of wisdom resonate with those she loved and who loved her.

Devoted wife of late Nick DiFilippantonio for 64 years. Dedicated mother to Lou (Tawny) and Flo (Larry and her friend Linda). Dear sister of Joseph (Josie) DiBella, late San (Jonnie) Agresta, late Rose (Bob) Klenk, Lou (Margaret) DiFilippantonio, and Delores(late Carlo) Monticello. Darling grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 10.

Her services will be held at Layton Funeral Home on Friday, November 5th, 2021
Viewing: 9:30 AM
Service: 11AM
102 South Main Street,
Woodstown, NJ 08098

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Faye’s honor to:
Pillar Baptist Ministries
Attn: Lou DiFilippantonio
515 Tristaine Court
Galena, OH 43021

William S. Vanaman

William S. Vanaman age 82 of Upper Pittsgrove Twp., NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27 after a long illness with his loving wife at his side.

Born and raised in Salem he was the son of the late Melvin and Kay Vanaman.

William attended schools in Salem, was honorable discharged from the United States Marine Corps and was employed at Mannington Mills.

He was also employed for over 20 years as a patrolman for Salem City retiring in 1985, then became Chief of Security at Salem Memorial Hospital and retired as Plant Operation Manager.

He enjoyed fishing, baseball, WWF, and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan.

William is survived by his wife, Susan (Zane) Vanaman, three sons; William Vanaman, Edward (Shermayne) Vanaman, Anthony (Debbie) Vanaman, six grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, one sister, Diane Harris and Father-in-law Milton Zane.

In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by his brother and his wife, Melvin (Elaine) Vanaman, nephew, David Harris and his mother-in-law, Beatrice Zane.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 12 noon in H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ. A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 10am to 12pm at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Lawnside Cemetery, Pilesgrove, NJ.

Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Woodstown, NJ 08098. 856.769.1515

 

Edward W. Hiles, Sr.

Edward W. Hiles, Sr., age 57 of Carneys Point, formerly of Sharptown, went to meet his wife in Heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Inspira Hospital Vineland.

Born in Mannington and raised in Sharptown, he was the son of Judith Simpkins Hiles Riegel and the late Edward Charles Hiles.  Ed attended Woodstown High School and worked for over 30 years at Salmon Signs in Pitman.  He had volunteered for Reliance Fire Company and had been a member and past president of the S.J. Antique Tractor Pullers Association.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, was an excellent handyman, liked the Eagles and NASCAR, and cared about his mom’s pets, including Gerty the Guinea Hen and her Border collie, Sunny-D.

Ed is survived by his son, Edward W. Hiles, Jr. & fiancée, Samantha Gray; his daughter, Crystal L. Hiles and fiancé, Michael Davis, Sr.; his grandchildren, Hunter, Ayden, Azzy, Savannah, Michael Jr., Paisley, and Waylon; his mother, Judith Simpkins Riegel; and his sister & brother-in-law, Sherri & Bill May.  In addition to his father, Ed was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, April L. Hiles in January of 2017 and his stepfather, Howard K. Riegel in April of 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, April 15th in the H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 S. Main St., Woodstown, where friends are invited to visit from 6 PM until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of Salem County, 90 Market St., Salem, NJ 08079.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to Ed’s family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Warren C. Shiffer

2021-04-13-12-02-09-01Warren C. Shiffer, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Danville, Pa to the late Charles and Evelyn (Spangler) Shiffer. He grew up in New Berlin, Pa until his father received a job at Chambers Works and they moved to Pedricktown. There he met his wife, Evelyn Hendrickson and they were happily married for 68 years. He graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1949. Warren was an avid duck hunter, small game and always went deer hunting. He was a member of Bank of Delaware Trap Shooters, played softball for Bank of Delaware and First Baptist Church and later was the manager. He was a member of the New Jersey National Guard and served as the Oldmans Township Treasurer. He loved to play pinochle and was a member of the Senior Circle. Warren was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Pedricktown for over 70 years. He and his wife attended all youth activities when they were teenagers.  He held several positions at the church including Sunday School Secretary, Trustee and Member of the Mission Team and at the time of his passing, served as Custodian, a job he really loved.  He had been employed at the First National Bank of Pedricktown, George R Pedrick and Sons and the Bank of Delaware (PNC).

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Evelyn, two sons Robert (Judy) Shiffer, Glenn, one daughter Nancy Love, his daughter-in-law Jeanie Shiffer.  Grandchildren;  Ryan Love, Jennie Love and Beth Shiffer.  Seven step granddaughters, five step great grandchildren, two sisters, Ann Tufts (Edgar), Lucy Megronigle, a brother, John Shiffer and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his in-laws Alward and Rae Hendrickson, baby sister Jean Evelyn, brother Robert Spangler Shiffer, his son Donald, his son-in- law Shawn Love and brother-in-law Dan Megronigle.

The family would like to thank Caring Hospice for their tender loving care.  Each employee was special.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 am in the First Baptist Church at Pedricktown, 89 W Mill Street, Pedricktown, NJ.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am till time of service at the Church.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Warren’s name to First Baptist Church, PO Box 117, Pedricktown, NJ  08067 or the Pedricktown First Aid Squad, Straughns Mill Rd., Pedricktown, NJ  08067.

William Henry Ray

picWilliam Henry Ray 80, of Alloway, New Jersey passed on February 17, 2021. William was born on December 9, 1940 in Salem Hospital . William “Henry” was raised in Woodstown, New Jersey and attended Woodstown High School. Henry worked for Tastey Cake Company for many years, and Acme Markets as the produce manager . Henry was quite the entrepreneur. He was known for his life long passion for horse trading. He loved to buy and sell horses. He enjoyed traveling, site seeing, taking trips out west to his property in Crawford, Nebraska , where he lived for many years. He also loved to travel to Fort Myers , FL., any chance he could to beat the winter blues. He loved to wheel and deal anything he could buy or sell. Henry also loved going to auctions . If you knew Henry, if the sun was shining, he was watching life from the back of a horse. He enjoyed going trail riding with friends and family at Menantico in Millville, NJ , Fairhill MD, and the Allegheny Mountains. He had a love for adventure and enjoying his life to the fullest. He had a sense of humor no one would ever forget. He loved to make people smile and laugh with his charismatic, fun loving personality. When Henry walked into a room everyone knew he was there. He was always there to help a friend in need or lend a helping hand. Henry enjoyed every moment or milestone he got to spend with his family. Henry was well known for his signature sayings or stories he told. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He left a long legacy that will live on in his family and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents Edna Green and James T. Ray , his brothers, James T. Ray Jr. , and Charles Ray. and his sister Delores Ray Monahan. He is survived by his Daughters, Andrea (David) Lachowiz , and Kimberly Myers , his foster daughters, Jamie, Jackie and Jessica Lindorff, grandchildren, Josh Lachowicz , Tori Lachowicz , Jessica Peck , Kayla Delaney, and great grandchildren, Natalia, Serg, Owen, Nicholas, Chase , Korey, Abigail, Harper, Billy and Kay.

A private service was held for family members due to the Covid restrictions.