Author: Scott Adams

Frank F. Rowand Jr., affectionately known as Bud, aged 82, of Alloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Frank was born on August 19, 1941, and graduated from Woodstown High School in 1959.

He is survived by his two sons, Brett and Bradley, his daughter-in-law Heidi Rowand, and grandson Brett Rowand Jr. Frank is also survived by his sister Kathy R. Jones, her husband Dave Jones, along with his nieces Jennifer Jones and Kimberly Imas, and nephew David Jones. He shared a special bond with his dear friend Barbara Stiles. Bud was predeceased by his parents, Mabel and Frank F. Rowand Sr.

Bud dedicated many years of his life to Anchor Glass Company in Salem, NJ, where he worked until his retirement in 2007.

Proudly serving his country, Bud was a veteran of the Army and the Vietnam War (1964-1970). He also served as a past Chief of the Alloway Township Fire Department.

In his leisure time, Bud found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors, particularly in his garage and tending to the grass. He cherished attending car shows with his friends, showcasing his restored 1989 Chevy Blazer and 1999 Chevy Tahoe. Family vacations to Lake George, NY, camping trips, and boating excursions on the Chesapeake were among his most treasured pastimes. Bud had a passion for coaching, having mentored his two sons in grade school basketball, and in recent years, took immense pride in watching his grandson excel in wrestling.

Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 30th in Salem County War Veterans Cemetery, Rt. 45, PIlesgrove.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to his family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Patricia Clements announces her passing. Pat passed away surrounded by family after a brief illness on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Pat was born, raised and educated in Chester, Pa. where she went into the banking industry at American Eagle Savings and Loan. After many years, Pat became a loan processor at Franklin Bank in Woodstown, NJ.

Pat was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was all about spending time with her family and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. On most weekends, Pat spent her time at the baseball diamond watching her grandsons play baseball or at horse shows watching her granddaughters compete.

Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Clements; her daughter Lori Bunting of Pilesgrove, NJ; grandsons Evan and Tyler Bunting; daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Nathaniel Flook of Orangeville, PA; granddaughters Nadia and Keira Flook; sisters Diane Volturo of West Chester, PA and Gina Kozlowski of Aston, PA and mother Regina Czarnota of Aston, PA. Pat was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Czarnota, and son-in-law, Thomas Bain Bunting.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday, February 28th in the H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 S. Main St., Woodstown, NJ.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, following the viewing, in St. Joseph’s Church, 140 Broad St., Swedesboro, NJ.  Interment will follow Mass in Lake Park Cemetery in Swedesboro, NJ.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolences to Pat’s family.

Grace Allen Quirk, 89, formerly of Pennsville, NJ, passed away from a lengthy illness on February 16, 2024 with her husband, Frank, and their oldest daughter by her side.

In Grace’s younger years she participated in high school band and sports and enjoyed roller skating at the Riverview Beach Park.  She became a skilled bowler, sometimes traveling distances to participate in bowling tournaments.

Grace made many great memories with family, friends and neighbors.  She served the community in many ways including caring for neighbors’ children and as a troop leader for local girl scouts.

Grace will always be remembered for her devotion, generosity and contributions to her family, friends, those in need, activities and get-togethers.

The family recalls fun times from when Grace would reel in the largest flounder of the season in Avalon, NJ, to having the tender touch of comforting a crying baby when no one else could.  She and her husband, Frank, enjoyed traveling on vacations with their family.  Grace and her husband passed on the joy of fishing and boating with their daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grace is survived by her husband, Frank, of almost seventy years, daughters, Linda (George), Sharon (Harry), Brenda (Glenn), five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to BAYADA Hospice Care.

Memorial Mass and celebration of the life of Grace will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 29^th in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 51 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ, for those that wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children or an animal shelter of your choice.

Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to her family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Woodstown.

Robert Hayes, a long-time resident of Woodstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 13, at the age of 90.

Robert (Bob) is survived by his daughter Susan Hayes of Schwenksville, PA, son Robert Hayes and daughter-in-law Denise (Durr) Hayes of Sewell, NJ, his grandsons Kurtis Robert and Austin John, his dear wife’s siblings Robert Chaneski of Hoboken, NJ, Raymond Chaneski of Texas, Eileen Chaneski of Monroe Twp, NJ  as well as dozens of nieces and nephews.  Bob is pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 48 years Joan Deloros (Chaneski) Hayes, his parents, Jeremiah and Winifred (O’Hara) Hayes.  Sadly, Bob is also pre-deceased by all his siblings:  John, Muriel, Lillian, Eugene, Geraldine, and Patricia Ann.

Bob was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on May 3, 1933.  He attended local schools graduating from Bayonne High School in 1952, where he played on the Group IV State Champion basketball team.  He is a Korean war-time veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955.  He and Joan were married on August 13, 1954 in Jersey City, NJ.   Bob and his wife Joan moved to central Jersey in the early 60s to raise their family in Burlington and then Crosswicks, New Jersey.  Bob was an active member of the Bordentown Elks and Woodstown Moose.

Bob enjoyed keeping active.  He was often puttering around the house and became an accomplished bowler, golfer, ballroom dancer and, later in life, an avid snow skier.  Bob worked many different jobs starting at a very early age to help support his large family.  In his early 20s he started working for Public Service Electric and Gas in various roles and ended his 35-year career at the PSE&G Nuclear Training Center in Salem, NJ as a Sr. Welding Instructor.  He will be sorely missed by family and many friends.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, February 17 at H. T. Layton Funeral Home in Woodstown, NJ from 10:00 to noon.  Burial will immediately follow at Lawnside Cemetery also in Woodstown.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Robert Hayes to United Methodist Communities at Pitman, 535 North Oak Avenue, Pitman, NJ

WILLIAM LEWIS LITTLE, SR., was born on August 7, 1932, in Metter, Georgia, to Kezzie Lanier. He preferred to be called by his nickname, Mack.  He talked about his childhood living in Charleston, Missouri, and then moving to Louisiana and other places.  At some point, the family settled in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was in Chester that Mack eventually met Loretta Jane Bagley. They got married on November 18, 1951, and had four children together. Mack served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Berlin, Germany, during part of the time he spent in the military service.

Mack was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February 28, 1965.  It was one of the happiest events of his life, when he symbolized his dedication to his God, Jehovah. He never wanted to stop learning about Jehovah. He was always eager to talk about the things he learned about Bible prophecies and Jehovah’s promises for the future paradise earth. He also had an enduring love for his Christian family in the Salem, New Jersey, congregation, where he has always served Jehovah.

Mack was a quiet man who would rather observe what was going on around him than engage in conversation.  But once he was comfortable, he did not stay silent. He loved joking with family and friends and having a good laugh. Although his secular education was limited, he did not limit his ability to learn useful skills. He bought, and thoroughly studied, several sets of books and taught himself the skills he needed to be a carpenter, mason, plumber, and electrician. He could build a house from the ground up. On the other hand, he could also sew an outfit without a pattern, make bed quilts, and he could do men and women’s hair. He liked oil painting, gardening and archery.  He just really loved learning new things. He was smart and curious and was a hard worker throughout his life. But his favorite pastime was fishing. Yes, you could often find him and his good friend, Lucas Brice, relaxing around some local fishing hole.  When he knew he was going fishing, he would try to get phone numbers of the friends to see if they wanted a share of the catch.

Mack leaves behind to cherish fond memories his daughters, Lori L. Little; Monica Little-Slack (and her husband Thomas); and his grandson, Jonathan A. Little. He also leaves behind his sister, Geraldine Lewis, and his brothers, Wilfred Lee Holland and Gradell Holland, along with his dear aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Loretta B. Little, and his sons, David A. Little, and William L. Little, Jr.

Date:  Saturday, February 24, 2024

Time:  1:30 PM

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

269 S. Golfwood Avenue

Carneys Point, NJ, 08069

We, the family of William Lewis Little, Sr., wish to express to each of you our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your many heartfelt prayers and kind expressions of sympathy and many acts of kindness and love that have been extended to us during our time of bereavement.

Kathy Lynn Schutz, 49, born in Woodbury, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on February 5th, 2024.

Devoted wife, supportive mother, and loving grandmother, family is what she loved most of all. Loved by many, Kathy was a gentle soul. Much like her mother, she made sure everyone was taken care of. She was always there with a shoulder to cry on.

Filled with ideas and creativity, a proud Salem County Historical Society member, Kathy took pride in researching everything from generations before. Ensuring everyone knew where they came from and that the memories of those before us were never forgotten.

Passionate about nature, Kathy loved the sunshine gleaming on her face. She sang with the birds, tended to her garden, and protected all God’s creatures.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Eric Schutz; two daughters, Cheyenne & Brandy Schutz; one granddaughter, Lucinda “Lucy” Schutz; three sisters; a brother; and twelve nieces & nephews.

She is predeceased by her mother & father, Rev. Carl J & Virginia H. Catts; 2 nieces & a nephew.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at 2 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 149 South Main St., Woodstown, NJ, where friends are invited to visit from 12-2 PM.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cheyenne, which will be used to memorialize her mother’s legacy with planting trees in her memory or to the Arbor Day Foundation by visiting (https://shop.arborday.org/commemorative-trees-for-others?producttype=TIM)

Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to her family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Harold B. Dolbow, Sr., age 75 of Carneys Point, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Inspira Hospital in Mannington.

Born in Salem, son of the late Wayne John Sr. & Barbara Olive (Foster) Dolbow, Hal was raised in Pennsville.  He was a graduate of Pennsville Memorial High School and was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.  He had worked at DuPont Chambers Works from the age of 18 until his retirement after over 30 years of service.  He married Marsha (nee Attix) on April 20, 1972.

Hal enjoyed watching Pennsville High School baseball, softball, and wrestling.  He also enjoyed reading, collecting rare coins, and watching college football.  He spent time with his family and friends going out to dinner, vacationing, and making day trips to Lancaster.  An avid bowler, he once bowled a perfect game.  He loved Star Wars, the movies and the books.  Donuts at the Amish Market were a favorite of his.  He enjoyed watching drag racing at Atco Raceway.

Hal is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marsha, his son, Harold Jr.; his daughter & son-in-law, Kristen & John Pelura; his first cousins, Rosemary Cowan, Patricia DiSantis, Cherry Bertles, and Sharon Peden; his brothers-in-law, Gary Attix(Susie) and Timothy Attix; his sister-in-law, Tammy Catalano(Michael); and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Wayne John.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 9^th in the Salem County War Veterans Cemetery, Rt. 45, Pilesgrove.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Hal’s memory to the United Service Organization (USO), PO Box 96860, Washington, DC, 20077-7677, uso.org   or to the Salem County Humane Society, 214 Game Creek Rd., Penns Grove, NJ, 08069,   salemcountyhumanesociety.org

Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to Hal’s family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Gene Coll, 80, of Pilesgrove, NJ, passed away on January 15, 2024. He was a loving husband, daddy, and pop pop, known to his family as “Gene.” Born on June 1, 1943, in Salem, NJ, Gene was the son of the late Elmer C Coll and Erma M (Younker) Coll.

Gene was a retired Production Superintendent, having dedicated 37 years of his life to VPI Mirrex in Delaware City, DE. He excelled in his career and retired in 2003. Gene was a hardworking and dedicated individual who left a lasting impact on his colleagues.

Outside of work, Gene had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Nature was his sanctuary, and he found solace in spending time surrounded by its beauty. One of his favorite places to visit was Rangeley, Maine, where he and his wife, Marietta Moore Coll, spent many memorable vacations throughout the seasons. Gene formed lifelong friendships in Rangeley and cherished the memories made there.

Gene’s family was his pride and joy. He was a devoted husband to Marietta for 58 years and a loving father to his daughters, Darla (Lester) Coll Shimp and Melissa (Chris) Coll Foster. He adored his grandchildren, Ashley (Caleb) Gerlock Kenyon, Joshua (Ondrea) Gerlock, Parker Shimp, Rachel Foster, and Katherine Foster. Gene also had six great-grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life. He was a caring and supportive brother-in-law to Lauren Moore Sr. Gene leaves behind several nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

Gene is preceded in death by his daughter, Darla Coll Shimp, his mother-in-law, Alice L Moore, his father-in-law, Ralph Moore, his father, Elmer C Coll, his mother, Erma M (Younker) Coll, and his sister, Janice (Coll) Arquer, and brother-in-law, Ted Arquer.

Gene Coll’s legacy will live on through the memories he created with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, daddy, and pop-pop, who made a lasting impact on those who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choosing in honor of his memory.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to his family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

(Dora) Jean Williams, nee DeMoine, 94, of Daretown, NJ passed away January 12, 2024.  Born in Pitman, NJ she later moved to Grenloch Terrace and graduated from Glassboro High, class of 1947.  She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 73 years, DeeRoe (Dick) Williams and daughter, Joyce Curry (Joseph) of Palmyra, NJ.  She was predeceased by her parents, Dora Wood (Sumner) and Peter DeMoine (Mary), brother, Raymond DeMoine and sons, David D. (survived by wife Stephanie of Bothell, WA) and Dale W.   She is also survived by grandchildren, David Edward (Ted) Williams of Santa Barbara, CA, Alison Williams of Seattle, WA, and Shane Curry (Courtney) and their sons Benjamin and Jacob of Cinnaminson, NJ.  Sister in-law Ann Nieukirk also survives.

Jean was a school bus driver for Upper Pittsgrove Twp. for 35 years, Court Clerk for 20 years and participated in a number of church and community activities.  In her leisure, Jean enjoyed the beach in Ocean City, NJ, snow skiing, golfing and biking.  Together with Dick and other family members they traveled to many states to enjoy these activities.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 312 Daretown Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 would be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 20^th in the Pittsgrove Presbyterian Church, 312 Daretown Road in Daretown, where friends are invited to visit from 10 AM until the time of service.  Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to Jean’s family.  Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Woodstown.

Angela Fisher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and advocate, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023, embarking on her spiritual journey. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to helping others. Angela is survived by her son, Anthony and his wife Arlene, her daughter, Donna-Jean Loder and her husband Terry, as well as her three cherished grandchildren, Jeremy, Joseph, and Amy.

A Quaker service will be held at the Friends Meeting Hall, 104 North Main Street in Woodstown on Saturday, January 13th at 10:30am to honor Angela’s life and allow her family and close friends to share their cherished memories of her. Angela firmly believed that death was not the end and, therefore, kindly requested that no gifts or donations be made in her name.

Throughout her life, Angela was a devoted Reiki practitioner, providing healing and comfort to those in need. She also hosted Course of Miracles study groups, guiding others on their spiritual journeys. Angela’s passion for helping children led her to work as a child advocate in Gloucester County and with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, making a positive impact on the lives of countless young individuals.

Angela’s bravery and determination were evident in her co-authorship of the book, “The Bicycle Repair Shop” alongside her close friend Todd Pressman. Through this powerful story, Angela shared her personal journey of overcoming adversity, inspiring others with her resilience and strength.

Angela will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her unwavering spirit, selflessness, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others will continue to inspire and guide us. May her soul find eternal peace as she embarks on her next chapter.

Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Woodstown.  Please visit htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to her family.