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Obituary: Mary K Kirwan
Mary K. Kirwan (nee Fenerty), age 81 of Pennsauken, passed away at her home on July 18, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of 58 years of Walter “Wally;” devoted mother of Kevin, Katie McAninley (Chuck), Kristie Enoch (Don), and Brian (Kim); loving grammie of Colleen, CJ, Ryan, Bailey, Patrick, Maeve, Brendan, Drew, Aidan and Quinn; dear sister of Bill (late Kathy), Dennis (Harriett) and the late Timothy. She was also the beloved daughter of the late William and Helen Fenerty.
Mary K. was a math teacher at Sacred Heart Academy in Philadelphia; she later worked as a substitute teacher at St. Peter’s School in Merchantville and then as an aide in the Pennsauken School District. She enjoyed her many summers on the beach in Sea Isle City and Ocean City and attending thousands of events for her children and grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Monday, July 24, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 25, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill.
Obituary: Robert Blessinger
Robert E. Blessinger, age 57 years of Pennsauken, passed away on June 21, 2023.
Beloved husband of Ann R. (nee Piescor). Devoted father of Seamus, Grace and Breandan Blessinger. Cherished son of Walburga (nee Herron) and the late John Blessinger. Dear brother of the late John Blessinger. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Obituary Of Constance M. Gaetjens
Constance “Connie” M. Gaetjens (nee Mulherin), age 70 years of Pennsauken, passed away on April 12, 2023, with family at her side.
Beloved wife of Howard R. for 49 years. Devoted mother of Samantha Muller (Steven), Adam Gaetjens (Michelle), and the late Howard Gaetjens. Loving grandmother of Emma, Owen, Eli, Wyatt, AnaMair, Greyson, and Sophia. Dear sister of Penny Chew, Marie Lepera, Kathleen Mulherin, and the late Jack Mulherin, Beth Bower, Sean Mulherin, and Jennifer Costa. Caring aunt of many loving nieces and nephews and dogmom of her pups Max, Mimi, and the late Cooper.
Connie worked as a local crossing guard for many years. She was the PTA President at Amon Heights School in Pennsauken. Connie loved trips to the casino, bingo, and decorating for every holiday. She enjoyed making art, especially murals and stained glass. If there was a party, she provided her famous deviled eggs and yummy potato salad.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Falco, Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road, where a Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Autism Society Southwest New Jersey, P.O. Box 469, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
John Patane, Former Director Of Pennsauken Library
John Patane, former director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was 78.
Patane was the beloved husband of Rosanne, devoted father of Kevin (Rebecca) and Jenny (Eric), and loving grandfather of Christopher and Michael. He is also survived by sister, Ann, and several nieces and nephews.
John was born and raised in Canastota, N.Y. He was a graduate of Villanova University and Syracuse University, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science.
John served as library director in various locations, most recently at the Pennsauken Free Public Library in Pennsauken, N.J.
Obituary: Yolanda Nasuti
Yolanda Rita Nasuti (nee Fala), 93, of Pennsauken, passed away peacefully on April 20, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1928, at Lankenau Hospital in the beautiful Wynnewood section of Philadelphia, to loving parents Alfonso and Carmela Fala.
As a girl, Yolanda attended church and school at “Our Lady of Angels” Parish in the Italian section of West Philadelphia, followed by two years at a nearby trade school where she studied sewing. During her second year, Yolanda left to help financially support her family and began work “on the line” at Whitman’s Chocolates on 4th and Race streets in Philadelphia. It’s said she was one of the fastest on the line, so when CEO Mr. Whitman came to visit, her supervisor always brought him to see Yolanda’s work!
Remembering Stephanie D’Angelico
The staff and board of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are heartbroken to share the news that Stephanie D’Angelico, our beloved colleague of 25 years, has died after a years-long battle with cancer. She bore it all with grace, good humor, and determination.
Obituary: Roy E. Bundy
Rev. Roy E. Bundy of Pennsauken, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 at the age of 69.
Rev. Bundy was the beloved husband of Cynthia Samuels-Bundy; dear brother of Ivanette Peterson (the late Robert, Sr.), the late Marian Wright (the late Harry), and the late Patricia Wright (Robert, Sr.); brother-in-law to Marcia Samuels and Cathy Samuels. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, church family members, and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ and others whose lives he has touched.
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.
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.
