Author: Paul Horvath

Harold E Ware, 83, passed away suddenly in his home on Monday, February 15, 2021.

He was born in Glassboro, NJ on June 5, 1937, son of the late Leon and Lois (Moore) Ware. He is predeceased by his wife Margaret (Schaber) and survived by his daughters, Madelynne (John) Pursglove and Sandra (Max) Ware and grandchildren Victoria and Matthew Pursglove. He is also survived by his sisters, Lois Green and Janice (Bill) Rainey, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Harold wanted to be a farmer from an early age. He chased his dream and achieved it by owning and operating a turkey farm in Milmay, NJ for a few years, then got out of the turkey farm business and moved to Daretown in 1971, where he still had big gardens to farm. He loved working outdoors and would often be seen in the garden, out chopping wood for heating or riding around on his Snapper lawnmower that he loved. He was also employed by Watson’s Quality Turkey Products in Blackwood as a Foreman for many years.

Harold was also a musician and enjoyed playing the organ every day. He was a member of the South Jersey Theater Organ Society and the Dickinson Theater Organ Society. He was actively involved in the restoration of several theater pipe organs in the area, including the pipe organ in the Pitman Theater and Cinnaminson High School Pipe Organ. He also, over the years, had opportunity to play the Wanamaker organ and the Atlantic City Convention Center Organ.

Harold was also was actively involved in the Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church for many years, taking on leadership roles in the deacons and session committees, singing in the choir and playing the pipe organ as needed.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2pm at H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ . Memorial gathering will begin at 1pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Mask wearing and social distancing recommendations will be followed.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made in Harold’s memory to the

Pittgrove Presbyterian Church, for the Old Church restoration fund.

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

David L Herscher was called home to be with the lord and his beloved wife Sandra peacefully at the age of 79 on 2/11/2021. David was born on June 25, 1941 in Salem New Jersey, but spent most of his life  as a proud resident of Woodstown NJ with his late wife of 60 years. He retired from Kingsway Regional School as a grounds keeper and at home was both a loving and devoted husband and father of seven. He also had a true passion for staying busy in the outdoors whether it was fishing, hunting or working in his garage. Most of all, although always seeming tough and stubborn, he was also the most kind and loving man. David is survived by his seven Children and their spouses Debbie & Jimmy, Eileen & Dean, George, Cheryl & Alfred, Donna, Sandra and Marty, and Edwina & John; his 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 3 siblings Lynn, Carolyn, and Billy. David was predeceased by his parents Van and Edna Herscher, his granddaughter April Hiles, grandson George Herscher Jr., son in law Jospeh Sarbello, daughter in law Carol Herscher and brother Eddie Herscher A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at the H.T Layton Funeral home from 9 a.m- 11 a.m, with a  burial at 12 pm est at Lawnside Cemetery in pilsgrove Nj.

Eileen L. (Huskey) McCarthy passed away on February 8, 2021, at the age of 71 from Covid related symptoms. She was born on May 30, 1949 in, Hackensack City, NJ to Johnnie and Muriel Goerner Huskey of Paramus, NJ. She graduated from Paramus High in 1967. She held many occupations: a legal secretary, bus driver, crossing guard and delivered newspaper while living in North Jersey. Then after moving to Pilesgrove she drove a bus for many years for BR Williams and worked for Woodstown News Agency.

Eileen was preceded by her loving husband Robert McCarthy of almost 50 years. She is also survived by her children Kevin (Amy), Kathleen, Sean (Jeanaye). She was a loving Mom-Mom to her grandchildren Rebecca, John, Aidan, Austin, Arthur, April, and Autumn. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Edel Huskey (Mark Schlageter) and her sister-in-law Susan (Michael) Kazala and a large loving extended family.

Eileen and Robert began dating June 15, 1968 and were married on July 10, 1971. Originally, they moved to Bloomingdale, NJ and had three children. In 1988 they moved to Woodstown and built their dream home together of owning a farm and raising the family. In her younger year’s horseback riding was one of her many passions. In high school, she was in the marching band, Drum and Bugle Corp, and was a member of the Mountettes. Eileen loved to play softball and volleyball. She was passionate while coaching sports and she was your biggest fan while watching you play. She enjoyed going to the shore, while there she went camping, participated in recreational activities, and liked taking long walks on the beach. Eileen gave back to the community at Woodstown Ambulance and Rescue, she volunteered as a EMT from 1991 to 2019. While on the squad she served on many line and executive positions.  She cherished traveling with her husband and going on many family adventures.

Celebration of her Life will be determined after the Pandemic. Family game night was a special event, she would encourage strong and competitive play. Play to WIN

Drew Elizabeth Roadarmel, age 23, of Gainesville, Virginia passed away in an accident out of state on Friday, October 2, 2020. She is the beloved daughter of Mark and Katharine Woollum Roadarmel, and proud doting older sister to Doug and Nicklas Roadarmel.

A 2015 graduate of Battlefield High School, she also attended Old Dominion University and Northern Virginia Community College. Drew was sharing her talents as a teaching assistant at Battlefield High School and working to become a special education teacher.

She is predeceased by her grandfather Harry Roadarmel and her uncle Matthew Roadarmel, both of Bloomsburg, PA.

Drew is survived by her grandmother Patricia Roadarmel of Bloomsburg, PA, grandparents Charles and Patricia Woollum of Williamsburg, VA, her uncle Bobby and aunt Kathy Woollum, cousins Charlie and Timmy Woollum, and an array of second cousins and “second families” whom she adored.

Numerous people rightfully claim Drew as a sister, confidante, and friend; she was quick to join your journey with an open heart and mind. Her humor and sass would lift any situation. With Drew, you knew you were special.

Drew loved all animals, especially her dog Lily, whose boundless energy and exuberant love made them a perfect match.

The family is navigating options to celebrate her life and, in the meantime, requests that all who knew her carry her love forward to those they encounter in their daily lives.

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

Lillian “Lil” Hanna passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 at the age of 87 at her home surrounded by family with love and prayers by all that knew her.

Lil’s last wish was to die at her home in Deptford where she resided for the last 31 years.

Her wish was fulfilled because of such loving care provided by many wonderful family and friends, especially her neighbor Marie.

She was born in Woodbury, raised in Woodstown, and was the daughter of the late James and Bessie (Wible) Hanna. Lil was a graduate of Woodstown High School Class of 1951.

She was employed by Bell Telephone as an operator working in the Woodstown, Woodbury, and Williamstown office, retiring with over 41 years of service.

Lil loved to play pinochle and was an eager fan of the Phillies and Eagles. Lil will always be remembered for expressing her opinion whether you liked it or not.

She is survived by her sister Doris Hanna, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister Betty Farrington, and two brothers, Paul and Jimmy.

A private family viewing will be held at the convenience of the family.

A public graveside service will take place on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 12noon in Lawnside 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

Byron C. Wells II, age 21, of Southern New Jersey, most recently of Gainesville, Virginia passed away suddenly on Friday, October 2, 2020.

He is the beloved son of Byron Charles Wells and Kim Vanore Wells.

Byron had the pleasure of attending both Kingsway and Woodstown High School affording him the opportunity to make an even wider group of friends.

He served proudly in the Naval Reserves as a Intelligence Specialist / Petty Officer 3 (IS3). He was accepted into and in the process of joining the reserve SEAL Team 18’s Intelligence Support Unit. A rare and coveted military appointment.

He most recently worked as a Date Center Hardware Engineer for General Dynamics in Virginia. His career brought him across the country and around the world.

He had many gifts – Byron made those around him laugh; he was a consummate storyteller; he gave his time and energy to his family and his friends. He was always working to encourage those closest to him to strive to be their best – and not settle for second best. He didn’t hold back and he never gave up.

He spoke the truth and loved with all his heart. He was both wise and kind beyond his years.

There simply are no words in the English language to describe the depths of the loss and sorrow of his parents Byron Charles Wells and Kim Vanore Wells his sisters, Claudia, Samantha and Sophie, his grandparents Derek and Marlene Wells and Joseph Vanore and all of Byron’s cousins, Aunts and Uncles, extended family and friends. We all grieve and we will never forget the indelible mark he made on our lives. We are all better for having had the privilege to spend time with him.

A celebration of his life and of our deep and profound love for him will be held on Thursday, October 8, from 1 – 4 p.m. at 156 High Street, in Mullica Hill NJ 08062.

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

Chung Sio Wang, age 97, passed away on September 25, 2020, in Woodstown, New Jersey, attended in his final days by his devoted children. For over 65 years, Mr. Wang was lovingly married to Liu King Jin Wang, who pre-deceased him in 2009. In their lifetime, Mr. and Mrs. Wang experienced extraordinary challenges out of which they produced great accomplishments. In the 1940’s, Mr. Wang was a young businessman in China, who along with his father and older brother, managed a family trading company. In 1948, Mr. and Mrs. Wang and their two small children fled China, then in the throes of the Communist Revolution, to South Korea. In 1958, to escape the devastation of war-torn Korea, the young family, now with seven children, migrated again, this time to the United States.

In America, Mr. Wang started yet again from scratch to build a new life for his family. In the beginning, he knew no English and his Chinese business skills were not useful for employment in this country. He quickly learned the new language, he provided for his family by working in whatever employment was available, no matter how menial, and in 1969, he and his family became naturalized U.S. citizens. The family grew to include eight children. For many years Mr. Wang worked as a house painter, mostly for a small contractor in Salem, NJ, and later as a chemical worker for the DuPont Company in Deep Water, NJ. He retired from DuPont in 1987, having enjoyed his last working years as an industrial sign painter, a job in which he proudly made use of his calligraphy talents developed in China. After retirement, Mr. Wang enjoyed traveling with Mrs. Wang, frequently visited with his family, and loved Chinese opera. He is survived by six children, 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

A private family funeral services was held on October 2, 2020 and burial was in Lawnside 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

Thomas G. Smith, Jr., age 49, passed away suddenly at his home in Hancocks Bridge, NJ, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He is the son of Carol M. (Smith) Tabor of Handcocks Bridge, NJ. and the late Thomas G. Smith, Sr. .

Tom attended Lower Alloways Creek Township School, Salem High School, and Stockton University. He was employed as a Maintenance Technician at Americhem in Swedesboro, NJ, where he enjoyed the comradery of many friends and co-workers..

Tom was an electronics/computers buff who enjoyed assembling sound systems. He also enjoyed fishing and was a die-hard Eagles Football fan. Tom loved to cook and spent many weekends in his yard hosting picnics for friends and family – steaming crabs, smoking ribs and briskets and grilling steaks and burgers.

Tom will be deeply missed by his Mother, Carol; his son Brandon, his special friends John and Fran, and his buddy “Rosie”.

Tom was predeceased by his father, Thomas G. Smith Sr.; his stepfather Monte J. Tabor, his grandparents William and Doris Martin, and Thomas and Catherine Smith.

He is survived by his Mother, Carol M. Tabor; his half-brother, Charles V. Duty, Jr (Joyce), his Aunts and Uncles, Mary and William F. Martin; Mary and Donn C. Martin; cousins, and his “Daddy Shultz

A private visitation will be held for the family.

A public graveside service will take place on Monday October 5, 2020 at 4pm in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, 232 Richwood Road, Elmer, 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. 856.769.1515

Anna M. Pflieger (Truex), of Carneys Point, N.J, passed away peacefully from this life on June 26, 2020 at the age of 96. 

She was born October 10, 1923 in Pleasantville, N.J. She spent most of her adult life residing in Carneys Point where she provided 30 years service working for the Penns-Grove Carneys Point School District in the cafeteria. She enjoyed spending time with her siblings, children and grandchildren who were the light of her life. She was also an avid reader of mystery and romance novels. 

Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Edward Pflieger Sr. Anna is survived by three sons and one daughter, Edward Pflieger Jr., Michael Pflieger (Juanita), Jeffery Pflieger (Julie) and Patricia Hyatt (Robert). She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Robert (Aimee), Steven (Laurie) and Scott Hyatt (Amanda), Jen Pflieger and Ashley Woelfer (Steve) as well as Michael (Jamie), Calvin (Danielle), Chris (Angelina Sierra) Pflieger and Alana Weiss (Phil); twenty-two great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Anna is the loving sister to one brother, Andrew Truex and her four sisters Beatrice Schwamb, Betty Luciano, Margaret Marshall and Connie Clark. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 30. Services will remain private for immediate family.

Robert J. Dougherty, Jr., 73, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home in Upper Pittsgrove Township following a brief illness.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 3, 1946 and was the son of Robert and Margaret (McNulty) Dougherty. Rob is predeceased by his father, Robert Sr. and youngest brother, Gerald.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret, his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Wolf) Dougherty, three children, Bridget Mortimer (Daniel), Brendan Dougherty (Lindsey), Caitlin O’Brien (Kevin), 6 grandchildren, 6 sisters, 2 brothers, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Rob served honorably in the US Navy during Vietnam where he was stationed in Florida on the USS Lexington. He was self employed as an independent sales rep for many years, ending his career with Cardell Cabinetry in San Antonio, TX, where he had many, many friends and business acquaintances.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11am at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 51 Broad Street, Woodstown, NJ 08098. Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am prior to Mass. Internment will immediately follow the Mass at the Salem County War Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salem County Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.