James H. Weidner of Merchantville, N.J. passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Regina (Stewart) Weidner and father of J. David Weidner, Jeffrey Weidner and Timothy Weidner. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Heather Lee, Dillon, Gavin, Jillian, Hannah Lynn and Nicholas, and one sister, Patricia Goodwin. Jim was born in Carlisle, Pa. and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was an English teacher for over 30 years in the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. In his earlier years, Jim enjoyed outdoor photography, fishing and bowhunting and later was the captain of his vessel, the “Sandy Claws”, making numerous trips with Regina to the Chesapeake Bay. He was the founder and creator in 2000 of the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society using the call sign K2JXW. Jim was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Office of Emergency Management for the Borough of Merchantville. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Alloway Funeral Home, 315 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Interment will be held in Locustwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Alloway Funeral Home, Merchantville, N.J. www.allowayfh.com
Msgr. Martin Celebrates 50 Years
PRESS - CCHS - Thank you, Monsignor Andrew E. Martin, for your 50 years of service as a priest of the Diocese of Camden! God bless you! Born: 8/1/1942 Education: North American College, Rome; Notre Dame, Indiana Ordination: 12/21/1967, Rome Ordaining Prelate: Most Rev. Francis Reh Assignments: Christ the King, Haddonfield; Paul VI High School, Haddonfield; Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City; Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill; Saint James High School, Carneys Point; Holy Saviour, Westmont Retired: 6/30/2010
Linda Lough, 70
On May 3, 2018, age 70, (nee Sadowy) of Merchantville, NJ. She was the beloved wife of Jack Lough and loving mother of Ashleigh (Chris) Raubertas and Courtney (Michael) Baker. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Raina and Jagger Raubertas; her mother Margaret Sadowy; one sister Janice Walsh; one brother Michael (Barbara) Sadowy; and 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday evening from 7:00- 9:00 PM and Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Alloway Funeral Home 315 E. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in St. Peter Church Merchantville, NJ. Interment will follow in Eglington Cemetery Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Story Storks - Creating Future Readers Starting At Birth 301 Lake Street Haddon Hts., NJ 08035. (www.storystorks.org)
Merchantville Woman’s Club Celebrates 120th Anniversary
To celebrate their 120th anniversary, the Woman’s Club of Merchantville will be hosting a special guest day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12:00 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave., Merchantville, NJ. The program will feature a brief history of the Merchantville Woman’s Club and its impact on our local community over the past 120 years. A special display of vintage clothing from Rebecca's Vintage Boutique & Consignment Shop of Bordentown, showing the evolution of women’s fashions from 1894 to 2014 will be presented. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in the club’s activities and scheduled upcoming events may call Jan Hanson at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Muriel Graham, pianist at theater, Camac St. bar
Muriel Boushell Graham, 90, formerly of Pennsauken, a pianist for Haddonfield Plays and Players productions in the 1970s and 1980s, died at her home in Simpsonville, S.C., on Wednesday, March 4.
A memorial service has been set for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at St. Peter's Church, 1 Hartford Rd., Medford. Born in Merchantville, Mrs. Graham graduated from Merchantville High School.
Corinne G. Shirk, 105
Corinne G. Shirk, formerly of Merchantville, NJ and Heron Point’s oldest resident passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at the age of 105. She was surrounded by her loving niece, Joan, and her caregiver, Pattie. Corrine was a teacher and retired from the Education Department on 07/74 after serving 34 years. Her hobbies were line dancing, handwork, knitting.
Nicholas Robert DiMatteo
Nicholas Robert DiMatteo, 30, of Oaklyn passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Nicholas attended Merchantville Elementary and Camden Catholic graduating in 2002. After graduation he went to school and became an Electrician and worked as an electrician for the Local 351 for 12 years. He loved hunting deer, fishing, and was a member of the Millville Gun Club. Nicholas was also a lifetime member of the NRA. In his spare time Nicholas enjoyed working on his jeep wrangler and spending time with his puppy Jase.