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 T. Plasket III
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,
John L. Hankins
John L. Hankins, 93, former vice president of electric production at the Philadelphia Electric Co., died Tuesday, May 29, at Lima Estates, a retirement community near Media, where he had lived since moving from his longtime residence in Rose Tree in 1991. Born in Merchantville, he was senior class president and varsity basketball team captain at both Merchantville High School, from which he graduated in 1935, and at Lehigh, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1939.
Geraldine Y. Hargrove
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.
Helena L. Tocco
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.
Margaret E. Grosart
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 @
Isabel Brickley Boylston
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.