From the Aug. 16 edition
Mary Ann Moeller
EWING TOWNSHIP – Mary Ann Moeller, 75, died Saturday in the St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Trenton and a lifelong area resident, Mrs. Moeller was a retired principal clerk typist employed by the State of New Jersey Police in West Trenton in the R & I Division. She enjoyed playing bingo and trips to Atlantic City.
Daughter of the late Anna Nemeth Jorgenson, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Edward J. Moeller; a daughter, Linda Moeller of Hamilton Township; two brothers-in-law, Eugene and wife Beverly Moeller of Jackson and William Moeller of Trenton; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Moeller of Bordentown; several nieces and nephews; many friends; and special cousins John and Peggy Starzenski of Ewing Township.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today, Thursday, at the Hartmann Memorial Home, 2830 Nottingham Way. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. The family prefers Masses or donations to the donor’s choice.
Robert Louis Jaichner
FREEHOLD – Robert Louis Jaichner, 72, died Saturday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Born in Mount Holly, he grew up in Kinkora, then lived in Willingboro before moving to Freehold 36 years ago. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was the former owner of J & S Office Service in Freehold and then a machine operator for the Anchor Glass Container Corp. in Cliffwood before retiring. He was active in the Freehold Chamber of Commerce and a Webloes den leader for many years. He was an adoring grandfather, an avid reader, and ardent Phillies fan, and loved to discuss politics and history. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his father, Walter Joseph, and his nephew, Thomas W. Jaichner.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Susan Ruth Hartenfels; his mother, Lorraine G. Jaichner of Kinkora; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C. and Alanna of Springfield, John W. and Renee of Howell, and William H. and Georgina of Paramus; two brothers, Donald J. and William R., both of Kinkora; two grandchildren, Thomas J. and Daniel A.; and a niece, Jennifer Jaichner Lynch of Crosswicks. Funeral services were Tuesday at Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main St., Freehold. Interment will be private.
Jack Lewis Gauntt
MOUNT HOLLY – Jack Lewis Gauntt, 76, died Aug. 9 at home. He was born Oct. 10, 1930 in DelAir and resided most of his life in the Mount Holly area.
He worked in construction in his early years for Blaze Ravikio and later was a taxi cab driver for the Mount Holly area before retiring several years ago. He was a true fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and enjoyed bowling with his family and friends. He was always happy and loved to make his family laugh.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Rosella and granddaughter Heather. He is survived by his eldest daughter Bernadette, who was at his side when he passed on; her husband Frank Giardiello of Burlington Township; his eldest son John and his wife Cathy, with whom he resided; his daughter Jacqueline Allen and her husband Steve of Bordentown; and a son William and his wife Maureen, also of Bordentown. Jack was also PopPop to nine grandchildren, Faith, who was his best caregiver during the time of his illness, Johnny, Cindy, Jennifer, Bobby, Stephanie, Laura, Joshua and Nick. He was also PopPop to eight great-grandchildren, Henry, Gino, Damian, Kyle, Carlie, Mandie, Jazmine and Jessica and to a great-grandchild Robert Jr. who is due any day. Jack is also survived by his brother Carl (Butch) and a sister-in-law Irma (Tootles); a sister Betty and brother-in-law Casey; a sister Eunice; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Perinchief Chapels, Mount Holly. Interment was in Reevestown Cemetery, Warren Grove. Contributions in his memory may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Michael Jay Kapsimalis
WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP – Michael Jay Kapsimalis, 50, died Aug. 9 at the Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly.
Born in Jersey City, Mr. Kapsimalis had lived in the Hunterdon and Bucks County areas all his life and in West Amwell Township for the past six years. He was a member of the New Hope Community Church. For over 20 years he worked for Polycel Corp. in Bound Brook and was presently a manager for Catalent Pharmaceutical in N.E. Philadelphia.
Son of the late James Kapsimalis, he is survived by his mother, Edith Jacobi Kapsimalis, of Columbus; two daughters, Chelsea Anne Brown of El Paso, Texas, and Jessica Marie Kapsimalis of Wildwood; one brother, John, his wife Karen and their children, Roger, Nick and Christina all of Columbus; his twin sister, Nina Kapsimalis of West Amwell Township; and a niece, Holly Pimentel Kapsimalis.
Calling hours will be 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Garefino Funeral Home, 12 N. Franklin St., Rt. 179, Lambertville. Memorial services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services, P.O. Box 700, Trenton, NJ 08625 or the Samaritan Hospice c/o Virtua Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly, NJ 08060.
Ken Wright
YARDVILLE Ken "Two Hawks" Wright, 53, of Yardville died Wednesday, Aug. 8, with his family by his side.
Born in Trenton, he was a resident of Yardville for many years. A tribal member of the Eastern Delaware Nation, Ken adored his family and was a devoted husband and father. He loved animals, especially his many pets and was an avid motorcycle rider and collected guitars and old cars.
Son of the late Alfred K. Wright Sr. he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Melanie Wright; his daughter, Carrie Wright; his mother, Violet Perugini; a sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and John Fischer; special friends, Larry and Clair Strittmatter, Fred and Betty Hendrickson and Diane Johnson as well as several cousins nieces and nephews.
Cremation services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Delaware Nation, Atten: John Taffe, RR4, Box 4366, Dushore, PA 18614.
Alvin J. Bulleck
FIELDSBORO Alvin J. Bulleck, 80, of Fieldsboro died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Samaritan Hospice at Virtua, Mount Holly.
Born in Fieldsboro, he was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Bulleck was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II where he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion in Fieldsboro. He worked for CF&I Steel Mill for thirty Years. He also worked for Haines Towing Co. and Lynch’s Towing Co.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Carrie Bulleck; a brother, James Bulleck and a sister, Muriel Bulleck. He is survived by five sons and four daughters-ini-law, Kenneth and Suzette Bulleck of Washington, Edward and Rose Bulleck of Florence, Thomas Bulleck of Riverside, Robert and Kimberly Bulleck of Fieldsboro and Joseph and Deborah Bulleck of Hamilton; eleven grandchildren, Daniel, Stephanie, Vickie, Karen, Jessica, Cindy, Caroline, Michael, Robert, Garret, and Julia; and two great-grandchildren.
Interment was at the Brig. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown. Donations may be made in his memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlboro, NJ 077546. Arrangements are by the Huber-Moore Funeral Home, 517 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ 08505
Shaun R. Powell
BORDENTOWN Shaun R. Powell, 29 passed away Monday, Aug. 6.
Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of the Bordentown community.
He was employed by PRN Medical Transport of Burlington and previously affiliated with Endeaver EMS also of Burlington. Shaun, a graduate of Burlington County Fire Academy, dedicated his life to his calling of fire and rescue services.
He was a member of Hope Hose-Humane Co., No 1 since 1994 as a volunteer firefighter/EMT. He rose through the ranks as rescue lieutenant, EMS captain, assistant chief of Emergency Services, chief of Emergency Services, and chief of Bordentown City Fire Department. Shaun was a first responder at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001 and he also taught water rescue and Jaws of Life procedure. He currently was involved with teaching CPR classes to his community. He was passionate about music, musical lyrics, hiking, travel, and spent hours with his hobby of Legos. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Anna Fallis and sister, Leeann Powell, he is survived by his mother, Denise Zienowicz; father and step-mother, Robert and Cheryl Powell Jr.; sisters, Dana and brother-in-law, Robert Simonelli Jr. and Kaitlin Powell; brothers, Glen Fallis and Joshua Zienowicz. Shaun leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins with a special place in the hearts of Aunt Sharon and Uncle Vince, Vincent and Danielle Giovacchini, nephews, Anthoni, Ryan and Nicolas Simonelli and Mattew Gettman, paternal grandparents, Robert and Maxine Powell Sr. and loved like family by Edward Zienowicz and Rob Vandenberg. He will be missed by his closest friends, David and Jennifer Dietrich, Michael Craddock, Dana Alessandrini, Jeff Waite and James Anderson who considered Shaun as their "Angel."
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at St. Mary’s Church at 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. Burial with firefighter’s honor followed at Bordentown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Shaun R. Powell’s name to Hope House Fire House, 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown, NJ 08505, 609-298-0450.