Category Archives: People
Obituary: Larry Painter
Longtime Pennsauken resident Larry Painter passed away on May 29, 2021. He was 86 years old.
Larry was the beloved husband of Trudy (nee McCann); devoted father of Lisa McGilloway (Michael) and Stephen Painter (Bonnie); loving grandfather of Michael, Matthew, McCann, Daniel and Samara; dear brother of Eleanor Wilbur, Sharon Smith (Larry) and the late Ruth Smith, Florence Capri, Nancy Horner, Harvey Painter and Jane Scarano; and brother in law of Linda Lewis (Ken). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Michele Foster Lucas Shares Artistic Talents
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For over 30 years, Michele Foster Lucas has been expressing herself on canvas. The longtime Pennsauken resident’s work has spanned several genres: folk, abstract, figure, and the like. But in truth, her pursuits are a journey into herself, where the rest of the world disappears, and she finds contentment.
Obituary: Doris C. Carpenter
Doris C. Carpenter, PhD, DAPA, nee Cowerd, a 30-year Pennsauken resident, was born on January 28, 1954 and was called home by her heavenly Father on January 2, 2021.
Obituary: Wendy M. Teti
Wendy M. Teti (nee Farran), age 71 of Pennsauken, passed away at Cooper Medical Center in Camden on Dec. 25.
Wendy was the beloved wife of Joseph A.; devoted mother of Stephanie (Jim) Emerson and Melissa Partridge; loving grandmother of Ashley, Taylor, Mark and Zachary; and dear sister in law of Dominick (Jeannette) Teti. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Teti was a dedicated nurse for over 20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 31, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Rd., Pennsauken. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave. in Merchantville. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum in Cherry Hill. Due to current Covid restrictions, the funeral home kindly asks that visitors pay their respects in a timely manner to allow others to enter the building. Face Masks MUST be worn in all buildings at all times.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043.
Obituary: Matthew C. Greenwood
Matthew C. Greenwood, age 29, of Merchantville, passed away on Aug. 7. He was born in Elkins Park, Pa. Matthew was a graduate of Pennsuaken High School Class of 2009. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and spent his 18th birthday at boot camp. While in the Army, he did training in Germany and also served in Afghanistan as well as found his passion for cooking. After being discharged, he continued to work as a chef at Cates Italian Garden in Lake George, NY and recently Pizzeria Stella in Philadelphia, Pa. Matthew also enjoyed gardening and had quite the green thumb. He will be deeply missed.
Pennsauken Native Helps Aspiring Theater Students Ace Auditions
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Growing up in town, Leayne Dempsey – formerly Freeman – had a thing for bubble gum water ice from the PYAA snack stand and Yum Yums at Mister Softee. A proud member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2004, she’s quick to mention that her class was undefeated Spirit Week champions all four years. And she loves coming home to visit her parents, who still live in town.
Obituary: Daniel P Berkey
Daniel P, Berkey passed away suddenly at his home in Pennsauken on June 20, 2020. A familiar face behind the deli counter at Meadowbrook Food Center, Dan was 38 years old.
Pennsauken Native Nominated As State Comptroller
Information provided by the Office of the Governor
Pennsauken native and Merchantville resident Kevin D. Walsh, Esq. was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as the fourth New Jersey State Comptroller. Walsh’s nomination is subject to advice and consent by the Senate and is for a six-year term. He will begin serving as Acting Comptroller on Monday, Jan. 27.
Pennsauken’s McFarland To Receive Camden County Freedom Medal
Pennsauken resident Mary Anne McFarland is among 14 Camden County residents being honored for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2020 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate the ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
