OBITUARIES

Joseph P. “Briggs” Oliva, 89, of Hammonton, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Innova Health Center.
Born in Hammonton, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Oliva served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was a former member of the V.F.W. and Sons of Italy Lodge both in Hammonton. Before retiring he worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Mays Landing Sand & Gravel.
Predeceased by: first wife, Dolly Oliva. Surviving him are: wife, Isabel Bertino Oliva; daughters, Maria Brita and her husband Edward, Lucille Apalucci and her husband Michael, all of Hammonton; sisters, Katherine Siligato of Berlin, Sadie Bello of Minotola; grandchildren, Edward Brita and his wife Malinda Brita of Egg Harbor Township, Michael Apalucci, Louis Apalucci, Kendal Apalucci all of Hammonton; special nephews, Carmen Lancetta, John Oliva; many other nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 30, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Church of St. Martin DePorres followed by entombment at Greenmount Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.
 

Teodomiro Irizarry, 84, of Hammonton, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, he was an area resident for 45 years. He formerly worked at Hammonton Park Clothing Company and Ancora Hospital.
Predeceased by: wife, Herminia Irizarry; daughter, Aramita Irizarry. Surviving him are: children, Teodomiro Irizarry Jr. (Joana); Reina Medina Irizarry (Orlando Medina); Rigoberto Irizarry (Connie), Carmen Julia Perez; three brothers; three sisters; 13 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends funeral services on Friday, January 27, at the Carnesale Funeral Home followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.

Stephen Edward Toth, 70, of Folsom, died Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, Pa., after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New London, Conn., he lived in Folsom for the past 39 years and was a veteran of the United States Army serving three tours in Vietnam. Stephen graduated from Bishop Neumann High School.
Predeceased by: parents, Julius and Grace Toth. Surviving him are: wife, Paula M. (nee Hile); daughter, Noranne Kocher and her husband Rick whom Stephen thought of as his son, with a grandchild expected; Beth Foster whom he considered his daughter; brothers, Paul, Michael Toth; sisters, Grace Power, Connie Rissling, Diane Toth; many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 28, at the VFW in Hammonton.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
 

Charlene Brumbach (nee Hoke), 49, of Stratford, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
Born in Camden, she was a 1980 graduate of Eastern High School in Voorhees. She was a member of Stratford Ambulance where she was recognized for her distinguished and devoted service as captain for the years 1990 – 2002. Charlene was a member of the Stratford Fire Company and honored in 2003 as Lady of the Year for her outstanding service and dedication to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Stratford Fire Company. She also received the Tony Capella award in 1993 from the Stratford Ambulance.
Predeceased by: father, Charles Hoke. Surviving her are: husband, Mark Brumbach of Stratford; sister, Cheri Talbot and her husband Hal; mother, Charlotte Hoke (nee Marinella) all of Berlin; Godmother of Harold J. Talbot IV; daughter-in-law of Marie and Francis Brumbach; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews of the Brumbach family; aunts, uncles, cousins of the Marinella family.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 28, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish St. Lawrence Church followed by burial at Berlin Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Stratford Fire Company, 311 E. Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ 08084 or Stratford Ambulance, 502 W. Atlantic Avenue, Stratford, NJ 08084.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.

Frank F. Siscone, 93, of Hammonton, died Thursday, January 26, 2012, at home.
Born in Hammonton, he graduated from Hammonton High School and served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Frank retired from Hammonton Park Clothes in 1980 and was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union.
Predeceased by: wife, Bertha H. (nee Juliano); daughter, Margie; parents, Antonio and Maria Siscone. Surviving him are: son, David of Hammonton.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
 

Sharon L. Wickliff (nee Sampson), 50, of Folsom, died Thursday, January 26, 2012, at home.
Born in Vineland, she was a lifelong resident of Winslow and the Folsom area. She was a sales associate at Sam’s Club in Williamstown.
Survived by: parents, George T. and Marlene (nee Pagano) Sampson Sr., of Winslow; brothers and sisters, George T. Sampson Jr. (Jennine), Brenda Sampson (Frank), Brian Sampson (Miriam), Eleanor Kelly (Michael), Michelle Sampson; nieces and nephews, Danny & Danielle Komis, George T. Sampson III, Jason Komis, Rachel Sampson, Nicole Kelly, Tara Giandomenico; great-nephew, Tyler Komis.
Relatives and friends attended funeral services on Tuesday, January 31, at Grace Community Church followed by burial at Winslow Methodist Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Grace Community Church, 155 Pump Branch Road, Waterford Works, NJ 08089.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.

Alice L. Vitagliano (nee Galardi), 90, of Sicklerville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
Born and raised in Hammonton, Alice lived in Sicklerville for most of her life. Alice, alongside her husband Ray, owned and operated Ray-Alice Inn and served many loyal patrons in Sicklerville for 60 years. Alice was a living legend to those that knew and loved her.
Predeceased by: husband, Raymond Vitagliano. Surviving her are: sister, Marie (Edward) Friedley; brother, Joseph (late Dorothy) Galardi; sister-in-law, Josephine Vitagliano; many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 17, at St. Mary’s Church/Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown followed by entombment at Greenmount Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home.
 

Samuel S. Frederico, 72, of Hammonton, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Winslow Township, he was a United Stated Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. A truck driver all his life, he worked for Santelli Trucking for many years. He loved driving his big truck, and now he’s driving God’s 18 wheeler. He was a very loving, caring, and giving man with a great sense of humor. He had a love for life. He loved to travel, enjoyed his downstairs bar that he built, his swimming pool, his lawn, his scotch, and his big truck.
Predeceased by: father, Salvatore Frederico; sister Carol. Surviving him are: mother, Inez Frederico; sisters, Joyce Sgro (Ronald), Bonnie Whisler (Carl), Joanne Paolello (Joe); brother, Richard Frederico; many nieces and nephews; his companion of 20 years, Colleen Rando; her daughter, Maureen Hogan (Paul); their three children, Kylie, Myah, Syndey; her son, James Rando (Lauren); their daughter, Ryleigh; his husband-in-law, James Rando Sr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation today, February 1, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Carnesale Funeral Home where funeral services will take place at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 N. Kings Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home
 

Scott Allen, 43, of Hammonton, died Friday, January 20, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, N.J.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived in Red Bank, moved to Newtonville in 1988, and then resided in Hammonton for the past two years.
Predeceased by: parents, Henry and Martha Allen.
Relatives and friends attended graveside services on Thursday, January 26, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.
 

Rose N. Benedetto, 86, of Hammonton passed away Sunday in South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Vineland.
Born in Bargaintown she was a lifelong southern New Jersey resident. She formerly worked in the cafeteria at St. Joseph’s School. Mrs. Bene-detto was a longtime member of the PTA at St. Joseph’s School. She was an avid bowler in the Hammonton Woman’s League and she enjoyed baking for family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Michael A. Benedetto Jr. She is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Michael A. and Colleen Benedetto III, of Aurora, Colorado and Mark A. and Lisa Benedetto of Vineland; one daughter, Marcia Goetzinger and her husband Dave of Wichita, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Thursday, February 2 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 2 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish in St. Martin de Porres RC Church, N. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Bishop McCarthy Residence, 1045 Chestnut Ave. Vineland, N.J. or to St. Joseph’s School 133 N. Third St., Hammonton. Thank You
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.

Elizabeth A. Schoell, 78, of Collings Lakes died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at her daughter’s residence.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong area resident.
Predeceased by: husband, James F. Schoell Sr. Surviving her are: daughters, Linda Groman, Patricia Schooley, Deborah Hickman (Michael), Brenda McGregor; son, James Schoell Jr. (Jeanne); sister, Christine Hayman; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services and burial were private and held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements made by Carnesale Funeral Home.