Patrick M. Gibson

Passed away on July 26, 2024. Patrick was the loving father of the late Patrick Gibson Jr.; cherished step father of Deborah Clothier; adoring brother of James, Joseph, Shawnette (Ed) Cook and the late Tony; loving grandfather of 4. Patrick will also be sorely missed by many nieces and nephews.

Patrick greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Services for Patrick will be held privately by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Patrick’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Susan Schantz

Passed away on July 16, 2024. Susan was the devoted partner of Donna Vandegrift; cherished sister of David (Joanne) Schantz and the late Peter (Mary) Schantz; loving aunt of Aimee, Erica and Brendan.

Susan was a longtime member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church where she was a trustee and a member of the choir. She was also a member of the Rotary Club of Haddonfield for many years.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Susan’s family on Thursday, July 25^th from 11-11:45am at Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ; where her funeral service will immediately follow at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Susan’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Chizuko Fukuyoshi

(nee Goto) Passed away on July 15, 2024. Chizuko was the devoted wife of Shigeru Fukuyoshi and the adoring mother of Mimi Fukuyoshi.

Chizuko was born in Tokyo and emigrated to New York City in 1969, where she met and married Shigeru, her partner of 52 years.  She moved to the South Jersey area four years later, first Collingswood and later Haddonfield, to open Sagami Japanese Restaurant which has been proudly serving the community for over 50 years.

Chizuko’s life revolved around Sagami and the customers, working six days a week to provide the best food and service.  Some of these clients became her best friends and almost like family and she would do anything for them.  Outside of the restaurant, her interests included working out five days a week in the gym, gardening and collecting antiques.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Chizuko’s family on Friday, July 19^th from 11am-12 noon at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services 15 West End Ave. Haddonfield, NJ; where her Words of Remembrance will begin at noon. Interment private. Flowers are welcome, or charitable donations in Chizuko’s name may be made to the ASPCA.

Carole E. Tatem

(nee Hendricks) On July 14, 2024. Devoted wife of George C. Tatem, Jr; cherished mother of Shane Daly, Emma (David) Kelly, Rebecca (Michael) Long, Allison (William) Bisirri, and Amy (Edward) Dougherty; adoring grandmother of Jessica, John, Emilia, Liam, Simon, Julian, Irene, Brigid, George, Caroline, Evelyn, Conrad, Callum, Neil and Alec; great-grandmother of Dylan and Claire; loving sister of Lewis (Karen) Henricks.

Carole was an English teacher for over 20 years at Paul IV High School in Haddonfield, NJ. She was a former member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Haddon Heights and then a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church in Haddonfield, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Carole’s family on Saturday, August 3^rd from 10-10:45am at Grace Episcopal Church, 19 Kings Hwy. East, Haddonfield, NJ; where her funeral service will immediately follow at 11am.  Interment will follow in the Church’s Memorial Garden.  In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Carole’s name may be made to Grace Church at the above address.

Barbara J. Finnie

(nee Alexander) On July 5, 2024, Beloved wife for 55 years of Charles “Chuck” A. Finnie, Jr.; Loving mother of Kristen Butera (Bob), Kimberly Finnie (Erik Frykholm) and Ryan Finnie (Beverly Place); Cherished Nana of Kylie, Conor & Liam Frykholm and Dear sister of David Alexander (Betsy).

Barbara was born in Philadelphia, where she enjoyed singing in the choir at Frankfurt HS. She was a resident of Haddonfield for 46 years, where she worked as a secretary at HUMC.  She loved the Jersey shore, playing bridge, travelling the world, taking trips to NYC to watch Broadway shows, caring for her grandchildren and spending time with beloved friends and family.

Barbara’s family & friends are invited to her Viewing, Wed. July 10th, 11 AM to 12:15 PM at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033; where her Service will follow at 12:30 PM.  Interment, Haddonfield Methodist Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Barbara may be made to Interfaith Caregivers, 20 Chestnut St, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. (www.giftofalift.org/support-us)

Stewart Repsher

formerly of Maple Shade. Died June 27, 2024, peacefully at home with family. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Cynthia (nee Middleton), daughters Nancy Repsher and Gail Emery (Alan), and grandchildren Amanda, Thomas, and Connor Mollis and Ryan Emery. Predeceased by son Andrew Stewart.

Stew graduated from Moorestown High School in 1941 and attended Temple University. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an aviation mechanic in the Pacific during the last year of World War II. He returned to a career as an industrial instrument technician for PICCO and later, Honeywell.

Stew was an avid gardener and a skilled handyman. He liked to fish at the Jersey Shore and enjoyed golfing. He was a member of the Instrument Society of America, the Haddonfield 65 Club, and the Haddonfield United Methodist Church.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing at 10 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. on July 2 at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Interment will follow at Locustwood Memorial Park, 1500 Route 70 W, Cherry Hill, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interfaith Caregivers, 20 Chestnut St., Haddonfield, NJ 08033, or The Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center, 1865 Harrison Ave., Camden, NJ 08105.

Hilda L. Gillerlain

(nee Churchfield) Died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2024; wife of the late Dr. Joesph A. Gillerlain; cherished mother of Joseph (Sherri) Gillerlain, John Gillerlain, Johannah (Bryan) Dent and the late Timothy (Theresa) Gillerlain; adoring grandmother of Jeffrey Dent, TaraJo Gillerlain, Brady (Yvonne) Gillerlain and Jennifer Dent and treasured great grandmother of Josef Gillerlain.

Born in Wall, PA, Hilda proudly served her country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945. It was in October of 1944, during her time in Charleston, SC, that she met Dr. Gillerlain, the love of her life, as they both served in the Navy. The couple exchanged vows on July 2, 1949, and enjoyed a blissful marriage for 75 years until Dr. Gillerlain’s passing in 2023.

Initially working as a nurse alongside her husband at his practice in Haddonfield, Hilda later transitioned to focus on their growing family in 1955. Beyond her nursing career, Hilda was known for her passion for stitching. In 1980, she proudly opened her own needlepoint store in Haddonfield, named Flicka’s Needlepoint, and was also a member of The Royal School of Needlework in England.

Described as kind, thoughtful, and loving by all who knew her, Hilda leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Her loss will be deeply felt by her family and friends, who will cherish the memories of her love and care.

Hilda’s family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, July 1^st from 10:30-11 AM, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services 15 West End Ave. Haddonfield, N; where her Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment private.

Jacqueline Kulbako Pelles

Jacqueline Kulbako Pelles, 70, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents, Jean and Paul Daly, and her aunt, Elizabeth O’Brien.

Born and raised in Hudson Falls, NY, Jacqueline earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Russell Sage College and her Master’s in General Administration from the University of Maryland.

Jacqueline dedicated her life to the nursing profession, which she considered one of her greatest joys and privileges. In the 1970s, she worked on a medical-surgical unit at Memorial Hospital in Albany, NY, before moving on to the ICU at Albany Medical Center. In the 1980s, she relocated to the Washington, D.C. area, where she worked as an Occupational Health Nurse for the Public Health Service (PHS), providing care to employees at various agencies. She later held positions at Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Georgetown University Hospital, and Medstar Washington Hospital Center, where she spent her final 23 years as a Case Manager.

A passionate traveler, Jacqueline cherished her trips to Europe with her daughters, appreciating the architecture, history, art, and meeting people from different countries. She was particularly fond of visiting the Vatican in Italy and exploring her Irish roots in Ireland, as her mom had encouraged her to do. In Ireland, she enjoyed the magnificent green hills, The Cliffs of Moher, and the Irish music and dancing.

While working at Washington Hospital Center, Jacqueline met and fell in love with Social Worker William Pelles. After a long engagement, they married and enjoyed traveling to the Jersey Shore and Cape May, as well as living near the nation’s capital. Living near Washington, D.C., they appreciated access to the museums, monuments, and of course, the beautiful Cherry Blossoms. Jacqueline had a deep love for dogs and rescued several over the years, including some with disabilities.

A loving mother, Jacqueline raised her two daughters as a single mom and felt blessed to have four grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She cherished the time spent with them, whether in person or regular calls on Facetime. The family spent her last days together in Ocean City, New Jersey.

With unwavering strength and faith, Jacqueline battled cancer for two years, never giving up hope even in her final days.

She is survived by her husband, William Pelles; daughters, Kate (Mark) Pecaro and Rachel (Chris) Vennitti; grandchildren, Madeleine, Harrison, and Juliette Pecaro, and Vincenzo Vennitti; sister-in-law, Annmarie Pelles and Joanne Vennitti; and brother-in-law, Bob Pelles (Robin), all of whom she deeply loved and touched.

The family expresses their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Lombardi Cancer Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Home Care, and Samaritan of Vorhees for their exceptional care.

A celebration of Jacqueline’s life will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (11701 Clopper Rd.) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Barbara Anne Tighe

Barbara Anne Tighe (née Vogl), age 79, of Audubon, formerly of Haddonfield, NJ, born and raised in Rockville Centre, NY, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Barbara, affectionately known as Babs, was the devoted wife of John Tighe and the cherished mother of Michael (Patricia) Knorr, Christopher Knorr, Adam (Denise) Knorr, Peter (Katie) Knorr, Sean (Maurisha) Tighe, Colin (Rachelle) Tighe, and Kevin (Ingrid) Tighe. She was the adored grandmother of 17 grandchildren and the proud great-grandmother of 2.

She is predeceased by her beloved children Andrea Faust Knorr and James Christopher Knorr.

Babs was an avid reader and a passionate gardener who found great joy in the beauty of nature. She was also dedicated to rescuing dogs, having saved and provided loving homes to nine dogs over 25 years alongside her husband John. Barbara’s love and enthusiasm for her family and her many interests were boundless, and her warm spirit touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Services for Babs will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Barbara’s name may be made to the SPCA (https://monmouthcountyspca.org/)

Geraldine "Gerri" Miller

(nee Ober) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2024. Gerri was the devoted wife of the late Bill; Cherished mother of Glen (Nancy), Susan (James Wheatley) and Jeffrey; adoring grandmother of Nicholas, Laura, Christina, Lisa, James and Jeffrey, Jr. Gerri will also be sorely missed by many nieces and nephews.

Gerri was born in Osage, NJ and was 1 of 10 children. She was known as the heart of her family. She kept in close touch with all of her extended family of many nieces and nephews and their families. She loved and was loved by many lifelong friends. She never met a stranger, easily making new friends wherever she went.

As a young mother, she dedicated her time to serving the Catholic Church. She was an active member of the Alter Rosary Society and gave countless hours of help wherever she was needed. She cherished preparing and service at the Bishops dinners. Later in life, while she was retired in Naples Florida, she was very honored to be commissioned a Eucharistic Minister.

Gerri dedicated years of her life operating the family- owned Waste Services Company, Super Kwik, Inc., with her husband Bill. The Super Kwik team and associates were like family, and she remained lifelong friends with many of them.

After retiring, her passion was helping underprivileged children with Grace Place in Naples, FL. She served on the board of directors and was instrumental in the development of the new school campus. Her favorite parts of volunteering were interacting with the children after school, playing games and helping with their homework.

Gerri loved to spend time at the shore, going for boat rides and traveling to new places. She always had a positive outlook and found the silver lining in every situation. She was blessed by God in many ways and never hesitated to pass the blessings on to others. She always surrounded herself with family and friends and was known for heartfelt joy and laughter. She was also a great listener and made time to support others in need. Her love and compassion extended to animals as well. Gerri adopted many dogs and cats in her lifetime including her beloved dog, Mazie.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Gerri’s family on Saturday, June 1st from 9-11:30am at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services 15 West End Ave. Haddonfield, NJ. Her funeral mass will immediately follow at Christ the King RC Church, 200 Windsor Ave. Haddonfield, NJ at noon. Interment at Arlington Cemetery in Pennsauken, NJ. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Gerri’s name may be made to Sarama Animal Rescue, 301 Central Ave., Voorhees, NJ 08043.