Anne E. Augugliaro

(nee Bonfini) On March 17, 2023; Wife of the late Arthur A., Devoted mother of Arthur (Jeanne) of Cherry Hill and Linda (John) Welte of Berlin; Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Matthew Welte, Alex (Emily), Andrew, Adam and Amanda Augugliaro; Great-grandmother of A.J. & Anna Augugliaro; sister of the late Amelia Brennan (the late Francis); Dear aunt of Diane Blair (the late Joseph) and Donna Dight (the late Ken) and great aunt of many great nieces & nephews.

The Augugliaro Family will receive family & friends on Friday, March 24th, 11-11:45 AM at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave, Haddonfield, NJ; where her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon. Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.

Robert J. "Bob" Rydzewski

Robert J Rydzewski (Bob) was a caring husband, father, grandfather, stepfather and friend. He left this world after a long battle with dementia on March 10, 2023, at the age of 73.

Bob is survived by Beloved wife Elisabeth (nee Wright); Dear father of Stephen (Anna Marie) Rydzewski, Phyllis (Gregory) Chronowski, and Jean Rydzewski; step-father of Kelly (Ryan) Feely, Courtney (Dana) Melvin and Ryan Herrman; Cherished grandfather of Meghan. Jackson, Madison, Lynda, Allison and Nina.

Bob was raised in Camden NJ and was raised by Cecelia and Benjamin Rydzewski. He went to St. Joseph’s elementary school and High school. After graduating high school he worked for many years as a machinist. He then moved to Collingswood NJ where he spent most of his life raising his family.  He went on to pursue his dreams and became a police officer for the Collingswood police department where he worked for 26 1/2 years and retired as a Lieutenant.

Bob spent his free time fencing, fishing, and spending time with his family. Bob also loved cooking, long walks, flowers, and sharing a good meal with his friends and family.

A private graveside ceremony will be held for his family at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill NJ. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family would like to dedicate a park bench in his name in Knights Park in Collingswood, NJ. Bob had a lot of hometown pride and they feel that this would be a great way to carry on his memory.  A small donation can be made in his name to support this effort.

Memorial Bench: Knights Park, organized by Phyllis Chronowski

John “Jack” E. Powers, III

On March 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, Age 52, of Hammonton, formerly of Haddonfield & Clayton, Beloved Dad of Savanna Claire Munyan, Riley Hunter Powers and Laura Jacklyn Powers, Dear Companion of Patricia “Trish” Bowersfield and her son Weiland; former wife, Pamela Powers, Precious chosen son of Barbara Falisi (the late James); Loving brother of Gina Brasington, Erinn Albertini, Stephanie Mattielli, Sean Powers, Lynn Saracino (Pete), James Falisi, Tracy Puglia and the late Leroy Hall and the late David Hall; Cherished sister-in-laws Janet Hall & Michelle Dias Hall; treasured nephew of Jean Couch (Ken), Robert Powers (Betty), Nancy Whaley (Kevin) and Lorraine Falisi; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and amazing friends.  Predeceased by his parents Sonja & John E. Powers, Jr.

Jack graduated from Clayton HS, joined the US Air Force, and upon his honorable discharge began his career.  He worked in security and a few restaurants as a manager before attaining his dream job of following in his dad, John Powers, Jr.’s footsteps as a Police Officer.  He proudly served in the Haddon Twp. Police Dept. for almost 20 years before a car accident causing disability forced an early retirement.  He was also a longtime umpire for little league, girls’ softball and HS baseball.  He even umpired at Cooperstown.  Additionally, he loved soccer, watching sports, and chatting with friends, but most of all he loved his family, especially his children.  He was looking forward to going to Riley’s College graduation this May, proud of Laura’s beginning her first year of nursing school at Purdue Univ. and Savanna’s work ethic and success in her field.

Jack’s family will receive family and friends on Saturday, March 18^th, 9-10:45 AM in the Sanctuary of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where his Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Jack may be made to the “College Fund of Laura Powers,” c/o P.O. Box 34, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or via Venmo @LauraPowersCollegeFund

For those that cannot attend in person when the service begins at 11 AM, it will be live-streamed.  This link  https://boxcast.tv/view/celebrating-the-life-of-john-powers-of0ql8sueq3ozfupwzhu will become active at that time.

Anthony "Robert" Hutchinson

George R. Fisher, III, M.D.

Dr. George Ross Fisher of Philadelphia died on March 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in 1925 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to two teachers, George and Margaret Fisher, he grew up in Pittsburgh, later attending The Lawrenceville School and Yale University (graduating early because of the war). He was very proud of the fact that he was the only person who ever graduated from Yale with a Bachelor of Science in English Literature. He attended Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons where he met the love of his life, fellow medical student, and future renowned Philadelphia radiologist Mary Stuart Blakely.  While dating, they entertained themselves by dressing up in evening attire and crashing fancy Manhattan weddings. They married in 1950 and were each others’ true loves, mutual admirers, and life partners until Mary Stuart passed away in 2006.  A Columbia faculty member wrote of him, “This young man’s personality is way off the beaten track, and cannot be evaluated by the customary methods.”

After training at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia where he was Chief Resident in Medicine, and spending a year at the NIH, he opened a practice in Endocrinology on Spruce Street where he practiced for fifty years. He also consulted regularly for the employees of Strawbridge and Clothier as well as the Hospital for the Mentally Retarded at Stockley, Delaware. He was beloved by his patients, his guiding philosophy being the adage, “Listen to your patient – he’s telling you his diagnosis.” His patients also told him their stories which gave him an education in all things Philadelphia, the city he passionately loved and which he went on to chronicle in his online blog, Philadelphia Reflections. Many of these blogs were adapted into a history-oriented tour book, Philadelphia Revelations: Twenty Tours of the Delaware Valley.

He was a true Renaissance Man, interested in everything and everyone, remembering everything he read or heard in complete detail, and endowed with a penetrating intellect which cut to the heart of whatever was being discussed, whether it be medicine, history, literature, economics, investments, politics, science or even lawn care for his home in Haddonfield, NJ where he and his wife raised their four children.  He was an “early adopter.” Memories of his children from the 1960s include being taken to visit his colleagues working on the UNIVAC computer at Penn; the air-mail version of the London Economist on the dining room table; and his work on developing a proprietary medical office software using Fortran. His dedication to patients and to his profession extended to his many years representing Pennsylvania to the American Medical Association.

After retiring from his practice in 2003, he started his pioneering “just-in-time” Ross & Perry publishing company, which printed more than 300 new and reprint titles, ranging from  Flight Manual for the SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane (his best seller!) to Terse Verse, a collection of a hundred mostly humorous haikus. He authored four books. In 2013 at age 88, he ran as a Republican for New Jersey Assemblyman for the 6th district (he lost).

A gregarious extrovert, he loved meeting his fellow Philadelphians well into his nineties at the Shakespeare Society, the Global Interdependence Center, the College of Physicians, the Right Angle Club, the Union League, the Haddonfield 65 Club, and the Franklin Inn. He faithfully attended Quaker Meeting in Haddonfield NJ for over 60 years. Later in life he was fortunate to be joined in his life, travels, and adventures by his dear friend Dr. Janice Gordon.

He passed away peacefully, held in the Light and surrounded by his family as they sang to him and read aloud the love letters that he and his wife penned throughout their courtship. In addition to his children – George, Miriam, Margaret, and Stuart – he leaves his three children-in-law, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and his younger brother, John.

A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held at the Friends Meeting in Haddonfield New Jersey on April 1 at one in the afternoon. Memorial contributions may be sent to Haddonfield Friends Meeting, 47 Friends Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.

JoAnn R. Hare

On March 8, 2023. devoted wife of the late George T. Hare, M.D.; cherished mother of Tom (Judianne) Hare, Patricia Hare and the late David Alan Hare, John M. Hare; adoring grandmother of Cole, Charlotte, Kyle, Erin, and Kaelyn; great grandmother of Oliver, Jameson, Nolan, Dylan, and Willa.

JoAnn was a homemaker and businesswoman later in her life. She was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humor. JoAnn graduated from Gettysburg College which is where she met her future husband-to-be George. She was a member of Tavistock Country Club where she enjoyed two of her passions – playing golf and bridge. She was also a longtime member of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Haddon Heights where she served as a member of the altar guild for many years. Joann started her business career as an ’empty nester’ and established Seasons IV Florist which thrived for many years in Haddonfield until her retirement.

Joann’s family will receive friends on Saturday from 10-10:45 am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 501 Green St, Haddon Heights, NJ; where her funeral services will follow at 11 am. Interment at Locustwood Cemetery in Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers charitable donations in Joann’s name may be made to Greenwood House Senior Care.

Dorothy W. Lanier

On March 5, 2023. Dorothy was the cherished aunt of Bruce (Jodie) Willard and Glenn (Liz) Willard.

Dorothy’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 10-10:45 am at Allegria at the Fountains, 114 Hayes Mill Rd, Atco, NJ 08004 where her memorial service will follow at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.

William A. Rittmayer, III

On March 5, 2023, of Collingswood Manor, husband of the late Gloria (nee Matthews) and the late Kathryn “Kay” (nee Sullivan); Loving father of Elizabeth Sloan-Richards (Michael) of NE Phila., Carol Rittmayer of Glenn Mills, PA, William A. IV (Lori) of Downingtown, PA and Janice Dahms (Jeffery) of Tolland, CT; Devoted grandfather of 7, Cherished great grandfather of 12; Dear great great grandfather of 5 and Special companion and friend of Joan Love.

In 1947, Bill began his distinguished 45-year-long career at Strawbridge & Clothier (S&C) in the General Accounting dept. and retired as Vice President in 1992.  Along the path, he was responsible for installing the company’s first computer, creating a Systems Dept., Programming Dept & Operations Group and was instrumental in the development of S&C’s discount “Clover” division – opening 25 stores in 22 years.

Their shared love of dancing brought Kay & Bill together.  It was a joy for all of us to watch throughout their marriage.  Kay & Bill traveled extensively for business and pleasure in this country (all 50 states!!!) and Europe and on many cruises.  The Poconos, San Francesco, Bermuda and the Tetons were favorite destinations.

Bill’s greatest joy was his family, especially the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, attending as many of their events as possible.

Bill’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 9^th, 10-10:45 AM, at the Audubon United Methodist Church, 314 Graisbury Ave., Audubon, NJ 08106; where his Service will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Bill may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice.

Betty J. Stoffel

On March 4, 2023; Devoted wife of the late Raymond Stoffel; cherished mother of Raymond (Pattie) Stoffel, Susan Stoffel, Michael (Orsula) Stoffel, Lynne (John) Soanes and the late Robert (Joan) Stoffel; adoring grandmother of Ashley, Jessica, Alexis, Evan, Ian, Katharine, Cooper and Julia; great-grandmother of Ella, Robert and 3 on the way.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Spending time with her family and extended family gave her the biggest joy in life. She was the master of unconditional love.

After graduating from St. Mary of the Angels Academy in Haddonfield Betty went to work at RCA and while there, met her husband Raymond and married in July 1955.

As a young girl Betty was dedicated to her love of ice skating, traveling from her home in Camden to Philadelphia to practice. She was recruited by the Ice Capades, but the extensive travel was daunting. Betty’s love of sports continued throughout her life. Ray and Betty spent winters skiing with their children and summers swimming in Ocean City. Betty in her later years also became an avid golf enthusiast and carried her love of golf into her eighties.

Cooking and Crafting were her favorite hobbies, and her art and recipes will be in the family archives forever.

Betty’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8^th 10 am a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church 4^th Ave. and Kings Highway Haddon Heights, NJ, where her Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 am. Interment at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, NJ. Donations in Betty’s name can be made to Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750 Philadelphia, PA 19104. Checks can be made payable to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Please include “Robert Stoffel Memorial Fund” in the Memo line.

Anthony "Tony" Mascena

Passed away on March 3, 2023 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Tony was the devoted husband of 60 years to Jill (nee Danch); beloved Father of Amy (Shaun Irons) Mascena; Megan (Sammy) Gaspar and Scott (Michelle) Mascena; adoring Grandfather of Frida Gaspar, Johnny and Joey Mascena; Dear son of the late Stephen and Emily Mascena, brother of Nancy (the late John) Josephs and the late Stephen (Marcia) Mascena; Son-in-law of the late Gabriel and Marianne Danch. Brother-in-law of Sally (John) Sherron, Jonathan Danch and Bonnie (Chuck) Bell. He is remembered with love by many nieces and nephews.

Tony enjoyed friendships from many decades of a long and beautiful life.

Tony was a child of 1^st generation Italian immigrants in Bristol, Rhode Island and grew up in a tight family-oriented community. He proudly attended the University of Pennsylvania on (full) scholarship where he met his “bride” (as he always called her!) Jill, a nursing student at nearby Jefferson School of Nursing. They married, lived and raised their children in Haddonfield, NJ. They enjoyed visiting Tony’s family in Bristol for Fourth of July celebrations and Thanksgiving dinners in his parents’ basement. Traditional Sunday dinners were always at Jill’s parents’ house. These were joyous events, surrounded by extended family and delicious food.  Summers were spent with their kids and grandkids sharing their beloved beach cottage in Ocean City, NJ with days on the sand and meals on the back porch. They visited favorite restaurants with Amy & Shaun in Brooklyn and loved traveling to Los Angeles to sit in the sunshine with Megan, Sammy & Frida. Many sporting and band events were enjoyed with Scott and Michelle to cheer on Johnny and Joey. They made a grand tour of Italy to meet Tony’s distant Sicilian relatives and enjoyed winter vacations in Florida later in life.

Tony was one of the first Fire Protection Engineers in New Jersey. He had a fulfilling career starting at Stone & Webster then transitioning to consulting work with his last position at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Tony and Jill made friends wherever they went and had long-time friends from all the decades of their lives and the many neighborhoods they lived in.

Tony had a strong and personal faith. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield for over 50 years, he served as a deacon and elder for many years. He was also an active volunteer at the Open-Door clinic at St. Wilfrid’s Church and New Vision homeless shelter in Camden, NJ.

He loved a good joke and a hearty laugh; watching the sun set over the bay and The Three Stooges; enjoyed chocolate and a thick steak; listening to The Platters, Johnny Mathis, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. Always had a piece of gum in his mouth and a pen in his shirt pocket.

Tony’s family will receive friends on Sat. March 11, 2023 from 9:30-10:45am at the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, 20 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 where his service will follow at 11am. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Anthony’s name may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield at the above address.