Eleanor Slim celebrated her 100th birthday Tuesday. Her maiden name was Eleanor Hardy Van Tine. In 1936, she married William Slim, and they lived in Merchantville, Camden County, for 35 years. Eleanor served on the PTA of the Merchantville School District and on the Altar Guild and vestry of Grace Episcopal Church. She also was president of the Merchantville

Sister Rita Tassinari, MPF, former teacher at St. Peter School in Merchantville, died Sept. 25, at the age of 70. From 1999-2001, she taught sixth grade at St. Peter Elementary School in Merchantville. Born in Somerville, Mass., she entered the Religious Teachers Filippini on July 14, 1951. She received the religious habit on Aug. 31, 1958, and made her religious profession on Aug. 27, 1961. Sister Rita began her teaching ministry in 1957 at Holy Rosary in Jersey City. She also taught and served as principal at other numerous schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

John (Jack) T. Plasket, III passed away on June 6, 2012 at the age of 86. He was a resident of Strathmere, NJ, formerly of Merchantville, NJ and Ocean City, NJ. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 54 years Dorothy (nee: Rugg), and his daughter Judi. He is survived by his wife Gloria Carpenter Plasket, his son Larry, his daughter Donna,

On May 18, 2012 age 70 (nee Young) of Merchantville, NJ. She was the wife of the late Gordon "Corkie" Hargrove and mother of the late Harry Hargrove.She is survived by one daughter Rita (Frank) Barney; three grandchildren James, Miranda, and Julie; three sisters Thelma Evans, Imanelle Vanatta,and Mentie Atnip and one brother Nelson Young.

On May 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Peter, Donna (Bill Mervine), John (Valerie), Cheryl, Fabian (MaryEileen), Darryl (Teresa), Helena, Francis (Theresa), Shawn (Stephanie), Chester (Jen) and special son in law John. Dear sister of predeceased Charles Patrick II and also survived by many loving grand and great grandchildren.

Isabel Brickley Boylston, 94 yrs old, formerly of Houston Texas, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Diego, Calif., where she resided with her daughter for the last eight years. Isabel was born in Camden, N.J., on Jan 16, 1918. She was a 54 year resident of Houston, Texas. A very independent woman, Isabel graduated from Merchantville High School in New Jersey in 1935.

Margaret E. Grosart, age 95, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away on May 26, 2012, (nee Bakley), originally of Merchantville, formerly of Haddon Twp. Beloved wife of the late W. Gordon Grosart and dear mother of Dr. Gary (Susan) Grosart of Marion, MA. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth and Alex. Mrs. Grosart was a member of the Moorestown Women's Club. Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend her Graveside Service Tuesday, 1 PM, at Arlington Cemetery, 1554 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110. In lieu of flowers donations to: Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 preferred. Info and guestbook @

On May 4, 2012, age 60, of Lindenwold, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Lillian M. (nee Knowles), loving father of William J.R., of Lindenwold and son of William R., Sr. and the late Rusty Perry formerly of Maple Shade. He is also survived by one sister Diana (Steve) Widing, two step-brothers Gary (Dean) Smethers and Allan (Lisa) Smethers; two step-sisters Janice (Brian) Davis and Jill (Dave) Taylor.

Nicholas J. DiGrosso, Sr,. 79, a thirty-nine year employee of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission. Nick, the only son of Michael and Helen DiGrosso and big brother to his three sisters; died Monday with his loving family by his side. Nick first came to the commission in 1958 after serving in the Army in Korea. Having lived most of his life in Pennsauken and Merchantville, Nick attended Camden Catholic High School and Camden County Vocational School. Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend his Visitation Friday 6-9:00 PM & Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM at the FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY & SONS, 2426 Cove Road. Pennsauken NJ 08109. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM St. Peter Church. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion Post #68 or St. Peter Church, Merchantville. Info and guestbook @ www.inglesbyfuneralhome.com