Obituaries

From the Aug. 30 edition

Phyllis Puliti-Kelso
   HAMILTON — Phyllis Puliti-Kelso, 82, died Saturday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.
   Born in Trenton, and a lifelong area resident, Mrs. Puliti-Kelso retired from Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix where she had been a medical secretary.
   She was an active member of St. Raphael’s Church, the Elderberry and Golden Nuggets senior citizens clubs and the VFW Post 3525 Ladies Auxiliary.
   Daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Marriffino Radice, and wife of the late Jack F. Puliti and William John Kelso, she is survived by her son, John Puliti of Hamilton; her daughter, Andrea Chiara of Roebling; her granddaughter, Jessica Chiara of Roebling; and a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Louis Nalbone of Hawley, Pa.
   Ms. Puliti-Kelso is also survived by her stepdaughters Linda Vento, Debbie Fluck, Patricia Driscoll and Billie Jean Harlinski; her brother-in-law and his wife, James and Yvonne Puliti of Hamilton; her sisters-in-law Marie Rosati and her husband Anthony of Trenton, and Patricia Puliti of Lawrenceville; and several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. today, Thursday, at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. at St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish at St. Raphael’s Church in Hamilton. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Mausoleum in Hamilton.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor’schoice.
M. Eileen Peoples
Julian
   HAMILTON TOWNSHIP —M. Eileen Peoples Julian, 68, died Saturday at Compassionate Care Center in Trenton.
   Born in Trenton and a resident of Hamilton Township most of her life, she recently returned from Largo, Fla. where she had lived for the past eight years.
   A graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1957, she was an administrative assistant working for both the State of New Jersey and Lacy Communications in Mercerville.
   Mrs. Julian was a member of the PTA of Our Lady Sorrows School, the Hamilton Township Republican Organization and she enjoyed various crafts.
   Daughter of the late Frank and Mary Glendon Peoples, and mother of the late Michele Julian, she is survived by her husband of 48 years, Arthur J. Julian; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Laura M. and Howard Black of Chesterfield, Sharon A. and Peter Dunham of Robbinsville, Mary Kay and Andrew Cary of Bordentown and Wanda Rutledge of Hamilton Township; eight grandchildren, Carleen and Lyndsay Snyder, Aaron Black, Sara Jane and Gregory Dunham, Katherine, Sally and Andrew (Doozer) Cary; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joanne Peoples of Atlanta, GA; three brothers-in-law, Thomas, John and Paul Julian; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
   Funeral Services were Wednesday at the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, Hamilton Township, followed by burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
   Donations in her memory may be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 601 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08629.
John F. Zanvardine
Sr.
   MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — John F. Zanvardine Sr., 93, died Friday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.
   Born in Trenton, son of the late Aniello and Giuseppa Limone Zanfardino, Mr. Zanvardine lived most of his life in Bordentown Township, moving to Columbus in 1990.
   He retired after 18 years of service with the RCA Astro Division in East Windsor. He was a former member of the Mission Fire Company and the Bordentown Elks, BPOE Lodge 2085.
   Mr. Zanvardine was known as “Mr. Handyman Special” for helping his family and neighbors when in need.
   He was the brother of the late Anthony Sanverdine, Jennie Limone, Frank Zanfardino, Jerry Sanvardine and Anne Rossi.
   Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Jean DiGiulie Zanvardine; his son and daughter-in-law, John F. Jr. and June Zanvardine of Chesterfield; his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and George Budd of Reston, Va. five grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Rebecca Zanvardine of Barnagat, David Zanvardine of Tampa, Fla., Scott and Sara Callen of Hilton Head, S.C., Kathy and Dennis Keller of Reston, Va., and Lori and Bill Diones of Colorado; six great-grandchildren, Sadie, Sloan, Matthew, Garrett, Gina and Hannah; and several nieces and nephews.
   The funeral was Monday at the Winowicz Funeral Home, Trenton, with Msgr. Edward J. Arnister, pastor of Divine Mercy parish, officiating.
   Entombment was in the Chapel section of the Garden of Peace Mausoleum in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton Township.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis, TN 38105.
Robert F. Campbell
   FLORENCE – Robert F. Campbell, 88, died Aug. 23 at home.
   Born in Newark, he had been a Florence resident for more than 50 years.
   Mr. Campbell retired 26 years ago as a toll collector for the New Jersey Turnpike where he had worked for nearly 30 years.
   He was an Army veteran of World War II.
   Mr. Campbell spent many years in all levels of Scouting. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church where he had served the church sexton for the last 20 years.
   Years ago, he helped build the steeple of the First Wesleyan Church of Florence. He enjoyed traveling, camping, puzzles and gardening.
   Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Reid Campbell; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Sandy Campbell of Newtown, Pa.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Stanley Cinowski of Rio Grande, and Wendy and Louis Varga of Edgewater Park; six grandchildren, Holly James and her husband Robert, Christine Menton and her husband Greg, Heather Kennedy and her husband Sam, Nicole Mastalski and her husband Michael, Shelby Nesmith and her husband Robert, and Ryan Varga and his wife Shelby; eight great-grandchildren, Megan James, Courtney and Sydney Kennedy, Reilly Menton, Olivia and Michael Mastalski, and Jack and Jayma Nesmith.
   The funeral was Monday at Providence Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Florence.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 2087 Old York Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016
   Funeral arrangements were by Dennison Funeral Home of Florence.
Michael Gregorio
   FLORENCE – Michael R. Gregorio, 60, died Aug. 20 at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly.
   Born and raised in Newark, he had been a Brick Township resident before moving to Florence 18 years ago.
   Mr. Gregorio retired from the former Lignotock Company in Mt. Holly where he had been a mechanical and electrical engineer. Earlier, he had worked for Wheaton Glass Company, Millville. Mr. Gregorio had traveled around the world about 10 times for his company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and he received the Purple Heart.
   An avid reader, he also enjoyed bowling and painting.
   Mr. Gregorio was the son of the late Dominick and Antoinette Gregorio, son-in-law of the late George Boissonneault, and father of the late Michael Jr. and Kenneth Gregorio.
   Surviving are his wife, Diane Gregorio; his daughter, Raquel Roberts of Burlington; his granddaughter, Jessica Moore; his mother-in-law, Theresa Boissonneault of Florence; a sister-in-law, Claire Boissonneault of Voorhees; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Mary Boissonneault of Linden; and several nieces and nephews.
   The funeral was Aug. 23 at The Dennison Funeral Home, Florence, officiated by the Rev. Felix Venza.
   Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Florence.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare’s Church Improvement Fund, 232 E. Front, Florence, NJ 08518; or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.
Dorothy Herrmann
   COLUMBUS – Dorothy Malone Herrmann, 80, of Homestead in Columbus died Aug. 19 at the Pavilions at Princeton. She was 80.
   Mrs. Herrmann was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and she had been a resident of Homestead for the last 15 years.
   A homemaker and a community volunteer, she enjoyed time with her family and traveling. She was involved in many activities including the Red Hat Society.
   Mrs. Herrmann is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward C. Herrmann; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Pat Herrmann, Steven and Diane Herrmann, and Tim and Maureen Herrmann; her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Murphy; seven grandchildren, Kerri and her fiance, Frank, Michael, Caitlin, Lauren, Megan, Ryan, and Colleen; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill and Joan Malone, and Bob Malone; her sister, Marilyn Blatz; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
   A Mass of Christian Burial was Friday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Burlington, followed by Committal Prayers at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown.
   Arrangements were by Page Funeral Home, Burlington.
   Due to cemetery restrictions regarding flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Breast Cancer Association, 113 Redbud Lane, Martinez, GA 30907, or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1992.
   Condolences may also be e-mailed to her family at [email protected].
Raymond E.
Mandrgoc
   TAMAQUA, Pa. – Raymond E. Mandrgoc Jr., 57, died Aug. 7 at his home in Tamaqua.
   Born in Johnstown, Pa. and a former resident of Bordentown, he was a graduate of Bordentown Regional High School.
   Mr. Mandrgoc was employed by Blue Mountain Pressure Casting in Lehighton, Pa. He had been a United States Marine.
   Husband of the late Helen V. Mandrgoc who died in March of this year, and son of the late Raymond Mandrgoc Sr., he is survived by his mother, Dorothy Mandrgoc of Bordentown; four sisters, Janet Pinder of Bordentown, Arlene Fairchild of Tuckerton, Patricia Hatfield of Riverside and Dorothy Mandrgoc of Bordentown; a stepdaughter, Donna Motyka of Hightstown; and four grandchildren, Raymond Arnold, John Arnold, Felicia Vitale and Carl Vitale; and several nieces and nephews.
   Arrangements were by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Tamaqua, Pa.