Dorothea Young Shea

Dorothea Young Shea, “Dottie” passed away peacefully in Wilmington, Delaware on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Dottie was born in Philadelphia on April 27, 1928 to William M. and Dorothy E. Young. She grew up in Villanova, Pennsylvania, graduated from Lower Merion High School and attended The Greenbriar College in West Virginia.

As a young woman, Dottie enjoyed traveling the world and racing her motorboat in Ocean City, New Jersey.

She married Thomas C. Shea in Villanova in 1953 and raised two boys, Tom and Bill, in Wilmington.

An understated woman with a dry sense of humor, Dottie loved spending summers in Ocean City and watching all types of sports. Throughout her life, she always enjoyed being near the water - whether time at the shore, visiting the islands, or world traveling with Tom by cruise ship.

She volunteered for many years at St. Francis Hospital and at her sons’ schools – St. Edmond’s Academy and Archmere Academy.

In addition to her husband and sons, Dottie is also survived by Tom Jr.’s wife, Mary, and their children, Marcy, Annie and Ted, and by Bill’s partner, Marty Kromer.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff who have been caring for Dottie so lovingly in recent years.

Services will be private. To celebrate Dottie’s love of gardens, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to fund projects at Neumann University, One Neumann Avenue, Aston, PA 19014-1298.

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Anne M. Pontin

Anne M. Pontin, 84, of Ocean City, NJ passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at The Ocean View Center.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was formerly of Flourtown, PA and a resident of Ocean City, NJ since 1980.

Miss Pontin had worked in maintenance for McDonald’s Restaurant in Ocean City, NJ for 15 years.

She was a member of A.A.R.P., and the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City, NJ.

Surviving are two nieces, Lisa A. Tague and her husband David of Chalfont, PA, Lynn Bianco and her husband Thomas of Clayton, NJ, two nephews, John Pontin and his wife Coleen of Royersford, PA, and Richard Pontin of Austin, TX.

A Graveside Funeral Service was offered Monday, January 30, 2012 in Mount Peace Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.

The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to the charity of one’s choice.

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Ida Belle Shone

Ida Belle Shone (nee Godfrey), 86, of Ocean City, NJ passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at The Shores at Wesley Manor in Ocean City, NJ.

Born in Ocean City, NJ, she was a long time Tuckahoe, NJ resident before moving back to Ocean City, NJ in 1996.

Mrs. Shone was the co-owner of Miller Hardware and Tuckahoe Plumbing Supply, both in Tuckahoe, NJ. She was a graduate of Pierce Business School.

She was a member of Tuckahoe United Methodist Church, a Charter member of Acorn Garden Club, a member of D.A.R., Cape May Patriots and Daughters of America.

She was predeceased by her husband James Shone, and two brothers, William Channing Godfrey, Herbert L. Godfrey and a nephew, Sgt. William R. Godfrey.

Surviving are two sisters, Doris Nolder of West Melbourne, FL, Marian Jean Schwertly of Marmora, NJ, a sister in law, Doreen Godfrey of Marshallville, NJ and nine nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Services were Monday, January 30 at 11 o’clock from The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ. Burial followed in Head of the River Cemetery, Estell Manor, NJ.

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Marian Rupnick

Marian Rupnick (nee Timinski), a resident of Riddle Village, formerly of Chester, Upper Providence and Ocean City NJ. Beloved wife of the late Edward Rupnick, died January 23, 2012.

Born February 2, 1916, she was the dear daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Timinski of Chester; sister of the late Jennie Bugara, Raymond Timinski and Frank Timinski.

Born in Coatesville, Pa., Marian spent her childhood and married life in Chester. A hairdresser and homemaker, she was also a member of various organizations. She generously gave her time to Sacred Heart Hospital as a volunteer, she also enjoyed traveling. Marian lived her faith and provided generously with her love and wisdom to her family and friends and was always willing to enjoy the company of others. She was a member of St. Hedwigs Church in Chester, St. Roberts Church in Chester (Katharine Drexel) and Nativity B.V.M. Church in Media.

She is survived by her daughter Judith M Rupnick Suto of Upper Providence; 3 grandchildren Kelly McCaffery Kaufman (Andrew) Princeton, NJ; Timothy McCaffery (Delia) Houston, TX; and Jill Gretsky (Steven) Chester, Pa; 4 great-grandchildren Emily McCaffery, Lauren McCaffery, Timothy McCaffery and Shai Kaufman.

Funeral services were offered Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Cavanagh-Patterson Family Funeral Home, 43 East Baltimore Ave, Media, Pa. followed by her funeral mass at Nativity B.V.M. Church, Franklin and Monroe Sts. Media. Int. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to either the Catholic Social Services Adoption program 4400 N. Reese St., 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19140 or Nativity B.V.M. Church Memorial Fund 30 E. Franklin St. Media Pa 19063

Condolences may be offered at www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com

Eugene A. Tomes

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. - Eugene A. Tomes, 82, of Blythewood, SC passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012.

He was born March 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Everett and Elizabeth Tomes. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a roofing contractor for many years in Philadelphia and Ocean City, NJ.

After retiring, he resided in Travelers Rest, SC, Maggie Valley, NC and Tampa FL before moving to Blythewood in 2009.

Mr. Tomes is survived by his wife, Wanda Keenan Tomes; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Sandy Tomes of Blythewood; daughter and son-in-law Pat and Tim Barnes of Travelers Rest; and son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Ann Tomes of Danvers, MA; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; his brother Albert Tomes of Reading PA; and Wanda’s children and their families. He was preceded in death by his first wife Janis, a brother Everett and a sister Geraldine.

A funeral service was held Thursday, January 26, 2012 in the Chapel of The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, SC with burial following in Coleman Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Salkehatchie Summer Service, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements. (864) 834-8051

Leonard A. Thornton, Jr.

Thornton, Jr., Leonard Andrew, age 46, of Marmora, N.J., passed away January 25, 2012 after an extended illness.

Lenny was born on September 30, 1965 in Wilmington, Del. He lived near Cape Cod, Mass., until he was sixteen years of age, and then moved with his family to Cape May County and recently resided with his parents in Marmora. He was a 1983 graduate of Middle Township High School. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

His favorite activity was spending time with Lindsay. He was recently employed by Pizza Station in Marmora.

He is survived by his parents, Leonard A. Sr. and Diane Thornton; his brother, Scott and his wife Tracey; a nephew, Scott and two nieces, Amanda Scott and Lindsay Thornton, and one great-niece, Kiley Stewart.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, N.J. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. http://www.diabetes.org Online condolences at www.radzieta.com

Lynwood F. Mintzer

Lynwood F. Mintzer, Jr. 92 of Wayne, PA, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Mr. Mintzer was born and a resident of Ocean City, NJ most of his life and was an Ocean City High School graduate class of 1937, along with his twin brother John.

He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy before his honorable discharge in 1954.

Mr. Mintzer was the owner of Mintzer Mints on the Ocean City Boardwalk for 30 years.

He was a member of M.O.A.A., South Jersey Chapter of M.O.A.A. (Military Officers Association of America), and a four year member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol.

Surviving are a daughter, Alicia M. Tifft (Douglas) of Paoli, PA, three grandchildren, Douglas, II (Jennifer), Erik (Laura) and Lindsey; and three great-grandchildren, Emma, Valerie and Nathaniel.

A Service of Memory and Love will be offered Friday morning at 11 o’clock from The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery, Palermo, NJ.

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