SINGLEY — Francis “Frank” Singley, 59, of Clarksboro passed away on Jan. 22 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Delaware County, PA and lived in New Jersey for the past 15 years.
Frank worked as a driver for Matheson Tri Gas in Thorofare and was a member of the Steelworker’s Union. He had a love for life and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by the love of his life, Christine A. Coulter of Clarksboro; his daughters, Jennifer and Katrina; his stepdaughters, Stephanie, Heather and Emily; his mother, Joan Marie Miller of Las Vegas and his brother, John Singley of Las Vegas. Frank was predeceased by his father, John E. Singley.
A Memorial Service was held in the McBride-Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
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MUHLBAIER — Robert C. Muhlbaier Jr., 64, of Mt. Royal went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 11 in Inspira Hospital, Mullica Hill surrounded by his family.
He was born in Camden and was a lifelong Mt. Royal resident. Bob was a graduate of Kingsway Regional High School and Salem County Community College.
He worked as an environmental technician for over 25 years at Valtris in Bridgeport. Bob was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and at Salem County Sportsmen’s Club where he enjoyed fishing, archery and target practice.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Muhlbaier (nee Morrison) of Mt. Royal; his son, Robert III and Kate Muhlbaier of Muncie, Indiana; his grandchildren, Joseph, Gabriel and John and his brother, Edward and Lynn Muhlbaier of Clarksboro. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert Sr. and Carol Muhlbaier and his sister, Cynthia Shannon.
Contributions can be made in his memory to the General Fund of Evangelical U.M. Church, 14 West Cohawkin Rd., Clarksboro, NJ 08020. Memories can be shared at ww.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
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LOVELL — Theodore Isaac Lovell of Red Bank, NJ, and formerly of Woolwich Township passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Feb. 12 at the age of 96.
Ted was an adventurous man who lived his life fully, exactly as he chose. He was an avid reader, and a renaissance craftsman and outdoorsman. With his trademark Bourbon Sour in hand, friends and family remember him as a great orator; children especially recall being captivated by his thrilling stories.
A frontrunner in the electrical engineering field, Ted scaled a small company to a successful, well-respected enterprise that he led until the age of 90. He favored Cadillacs but loved his 1975 silver Stingray Corvette and Honda motorcycle. Ted was a talented musician who played the accordion and the piano and was a passionate theater organ music enthusiast. One of his proudest possessions was a four manual 63 rank theater organ.
Ted was born in the Borough of Totowa, NJ on May 10, 1928, the son of the late Ethel Caroline Lovell (Berner) and the late George Whiting Lovell. He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1946, and entered the then Newark College of Engineering, (NJIT) to study electrical engineering, and completed his degree as an E.E. from the Canadian Institute of Technology in 1961.
After their father’s death, Ted and his brother, George Lovell, continued their father’s electrical contracting business, Lovell Electric Company. Following George’s retirement, Ted opened Lovell Design Services, offering engineering design for water treatment projects located in the United States as well as Panama, Iraq and the Caribbean Islands.
Ted was blessed with four wonderful daughters from his first marriage to Wilma Syperda. In 1963, Ted married soulmate Joyce Smelik, and the family gained two more daughters. Ted enriched all six girls’ lives with his love of building things, hiking and camping, and bestowed upon them a lifelong love of literature, music, and the importance of faith. He was so proud that his daughters have remained connected and are friends as well as sisters.
Ted and Joyce lived on Lake Iosco, a small community in Bloomingdale, NJ until 1984, then moved to Woolwich Township. In 2015, they moved to Red Bank, NJ.
Ted dedicated much of his life to civic duties and was committed to public service. He served his communities as a local fire marshal, a state forest ranger, municipal zoning officer and planning board member. He volunteered for a mental health counselling service and was twice a mayoral candidate.
He served his church in many ways, including as an Elder and Clerk of Session. He was president of both the Bloomingdale and Woolwich Boards of Education, and the NJ State Department of Education cited him for 25 years of commitment to local education. In Bloomingdale, he was appointed a special police officer for 12 years and was celebrated for his part in capturing an escaped murderer.
Ted was a life member of both the Republican National Committee and the Radio Club of America, listed in Who’s Who in America, and in 2003, was made a member of the Eisenhower Commission. Ted took great pleasure in entertaining people through music, stories and jokes, and he showed his family love through hard work and the life he built.
Ted is predeceased by his wife, Joyce, his parents, and his brothers George and Robert. He is survived by his sister Nancy Lovell Ridings, and his six daughters, Laurie Candelora, Dorothy Peppard, Valerie Parry, Cynthia Koontz, Karen Lovell, and Barbara Lovell, as well as 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Please visit htlaytonfh.com to leave a note of condolence to Ted’s family.
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BECKER — Charles T. Becker Sr. age 82 years of Repaupo passed away on Feb. 16 in Cooper Hospital, Camden. He was born and raised in Paulsboro and moved to Repaupo in 1967.
Mr. Becker worked for 33 years as a truck driver with Matlack in Swedesboro. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping and liked to tinker around the house and was always willing to help a friend.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillian Becker (nee Baum) of Repaupo; his children, Charles T. Becker Jr. and Katherine Carpenter of Franklin Township, Mary and Bob Cozza of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Deborah Hosmer of Buffalo, New York and Howard and Kathleen Becker of Deptford; his grandchildren, Jheri, Chuck, Mylissa, Roselynn, Dale, Asterin, Heather, Dakota and Connor; his 8 great grandchildren; his brother, Terry Becker of Sicklerville and his sisters, Mary Patton of Thorofare, Diane and Fred White of Sicklerville and Bonnie Hiles of Mt. Royal.
A Memorial Service was held in the McBride-Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
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MUSUMECI — Rose Musumeci, age 100, died on March 13 at her home in Woodbury where she had lived since 1968.
Rose was raised in Swedesboro and graduated from Swedesboro High School in 1943. She worked for DuPont for 38 years. Rose was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church Holy Angels Parish), Woodbury, DuPont Veteranetts and Pensioners, Logan Township Seniors, and the Washington Club.
Rose was an avid hiker and member of the Wilmington Trail Club. She enjoyed playing bridge with different bridge groups, golfing, ballroom dancing, and reading. Rose also traveled extensively and has been to all seven continents.
Rose was predeceased by her parents Angela (Patane) and Orazio Musumeci, twin sister Sarah, sister Santina, brothers Harry “Frank” (Mary), Pete (Mary), Renard (Phyllis) Musumeci, and nephew Renard Musumeci. Rose is survived by her nieces Angela Freas, Angela (George) Anastasia, Joanne (the late Renard) Musumeci, nephews Anthony (Adrienne) Musumeci, Peter (Linda) Musumeci, David (Jeanette) Musumeci, Alfred (Wendy) Musumeci, Harry Musumeci, cousin Dr. Fred Sorbello, many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to St. John of God, 1145 Delsea Dr, Westville, NJ 08093 or Center for Family Services, 584 Benson St, Camden, NJ.
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PANTALEONE — Michael J Pantaleone, 72.
Mike was a gentle giant and a friend to everyone. His greatest joy was making people laugh. His hands were enormous, and he used them to good ends. Mike could turn a wrench with the best of them, especially when he owned his prized 1972 Corvette. His home was full of pictures of it, but, of course, he had a fascination with all Vettes.
He was a great student (Kingsway class of 1971) and segued immediately into the workforce, getting a job at Mobile and eventually Valero as a chemical engineer. If his T.V. was on he’d be checking out shows from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s.
Of course, the same can be said of his taste in music. Mike had a soft spot for Doo Wop. He loved the Phillies and proudly defended the Bears while living in a sea of green. He resided in Pennsville but previously lived in Logan Township.
He is survived by his son, Christopher; and sisters, Patricia Monahon of Logan Twp, Barbara Conrad of Emmaus, PA and Margaret Pantaleone of Nicholasville, KY. He was predeceased by his sister, Donna Pantaleone.
His life was celebrated at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro.
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VAUGHAN — Cindi A. Vaughan, nee Dalbow, 67, of Swedesboro passed away on March 10 after a brief illness at Inspira Mullica Hill.
Born in Woodbury and raised in Paulsboro, Cindi was a 1975 graduate of Paulsboro High School.
Making her home in Swedesboro for the past 30 plus years, Cindi is survived by her husband of 46 years Larry Sr., her sons Jason (Jessica), Larry Jr. (Kristie) and daughter Stefanie. Her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Also survived by her sister, Cristine Wood. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews, cousins, as well as extended family and friends.
Cindi was predeceased by her parents Robert and Dolores Dalbow and her sisters Cheri and Cathi.
Cindi will be remembered for her love of all animals, especially the random ones that showed up in her backyard. Feeding birds gave her great joy.
Please honor her by making a donation in her memory to your favorite animal shelter or rescue.
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DOAK — William F. Doak Jr (Bill) age 91 years of Millsboro DE went home to his Lord and Savior on March 19 at home with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Nortonville, NJ and grew up in Bridgeport. He graduated from Paulsboro High School with the class of 1952. Bill served in the US Army, as a Corporal and Presidential Honor Guard Third Infantry, stationed at Arlington, VA. Once holding the rank of Lieutenant, Bill was a proud member of the Billingsport Volunteer Fire Association in Paulsboro NJ for 70 years. Until his death, Bill was their longest living member.
Bill was a charter member of the Paulsboro Ambulance Association, a Dual member of Clarksboro Masonic Lodge Number 87 in New Jersey and Jefferson Lodge Number 15 of Lewes, DE. Bill additionally served as a member of the Korean War Veterans Chapter 1 of DE and the Oak Orchard /Riverdale, American Legion Post 28 of Millsboro, DE.
Other organizations that Bill dedicated himself to include the Bonsal Blues Color-Guard Post 133 of Woodbury, Excelsior Consistory of Collingswood, NJ, and the Crescent Shriners Trenton, NJ. Bill once served as a board member of Lake Garrison in Elk Township, NJ where he had a seasonal home.
Bill was a member of St Paul’s Methodist Church in Paulsboro, and Conley’s Methodist Church, Lewes, DE.
Bill raised his family in Paulsboro from 1956 to 1995. Bill retired from Air Products Chemical Company in Paulsboro in 1995 and moved to Long Neck, DE with his wife Sally.
In Delaware, Bill volunteered in the Cardiac Testing area of Beebe Hospital located in Lewes.
He enjoyed camping with his family and friends, especially at Old Cedar Campground, Monroeville, NJ and Four Seasons Campground in Elmer, NJ. He was an avid Square Dancer for many years and enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren after his retirement.
Bill is Predeceased by his parents, William F Doak and Margaret M Kletzing, his brother Donald Kletzing, his wife of 57 years Sally J Doak (nee Long), his eldest son William F Doak III and his grandson Andrew Doak.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zaly of Long Neck DE, his sons Joe (Lisa) Woodstown, NJ, Donald (Peggy) Glassboro, NJ, and his daughter Trish Doak of Long Neck, DE. Brother Ed Doak (Lila) of Pitman NJ, Sister-in-Law Jaclynn Pavone, Aunt Theresa Burke, both of Paulsboro.
His grandchildren include Kymberly (Dave) Showers of Gastonia NC, Jason Doak of Woodstown, NJ, Megan (Brian) Tatum of Woodstown, NJ, Donald Doak Jr (Kelley) of Washington Twp, NJ, David Doak (Michelle) Elsinboro, NJ. Bill is also survived by his 11 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter, 3 nieces, one nephew and many cousins.
Bill is also survived by his family members Dolores Weber, Steven Weber, Robert (Michelle) Weber, Jennifer (Bob) Sampson, Melissa (Chad) Bittle, Kenny Aumack, Jeff Parks, Anastasia (Andrew) Bradsher and 4 additional great grandchildren.
Interment will be with his late wife Sally at the Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery in Williamstown, NJ to be announced at a later date.
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SMITH — Anne Marie Smith (nee Targett), 87.
Ann lived in Woodbury, worked at Underwood Hospital for many years and was born and raised in Swedesboro.
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BECKER — Lillian Becker (nee Baum) age 81 years of Repaupo passed away on March 18 in her home. She was born in Paulsboro and raised in Billingsport. Mrs. Becker attended Paulsboro High School where she met her late husband of 65 years, Charles T. Becker Sr.
She worked at McDonald’s in Glassboro, Shoreline Farms in Clayton, Cali Farms in Repaupo and later at Powell’s Greenhouses in Mickleton where she enjoyed talking to all the customers. Mrs. Becker enjoyed spending time in her home, crocheting, visiting craft shows and time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Charles T. Becker Jr. and Katherine Carpenter of Franklin Township, Mary and Bob Cozza of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Deborah Hosmer of Buffalo, New York and Howard and Kathleen Becker of Deptford; her grandchildren, Jheri, Chuck, Mylissa, Roselynn, Dale, Asterin, Heather, Dakota and Connor and her 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles T. Becker Sr.
A Memorial Service was held in the McBride-Foley Funeral Home, 228 West Broad Street, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
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