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The Trentonian, Peter J. Gennello MANSFIELD TWP. - Peter J. Gennello, 83 of Mansfield Twp. died Sunday January 19, 2014 at Hamilton Continuing Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, he was a life long area resident Mr. Gennello served in the States Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Mushroom Transportation, Prime Point and the State of New Jersey as a truck driver retiring in 2009. Peter was a member of the Baron AA for 25 years. He enjoyed playing Poker, Pinochle and going on "Milk Runs" to Atlantic City. He also enjoyed spending time with his family especially his Grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Margaret Gennello, his loving wife of 60 years Joan and a son Dominic, He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Greco and husband Joseph, Lori Usarzewicz and husband Steve, three brothers, Dominic Gennello, Anthony Gennello and wife Rosemary, Rocco Gennello and wife Gil,one sister Albina Bothwell, a special care giver Irma Dalton, four grandchildren, Joseph and Gianna Greco and Brittany and Lindsay Usarzewicz. Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday January 24, 2014 from Chambers D'Errico and Correnti Funeral Home, 825 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ. 08611.(www.chambersderricocorrenti.com). Burial will follow in St John's Cemetery, Trenton. Relatives and friends may call from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home.

The Trentonian, Rose Mercatanti HAMILTON - Rose Mercatanti, 98, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at home. Born in Trenton she was a lifelong resident of Lawrence and Hamilton Townships. She retired from General Motors Fisher Body after 30 years. Following GM she was employed by Mercatanti Ford, Bordentown, NJ for 14 years. Rose was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, Trenton. She was also a member of Local 731 U.A.W. Union and The Mount Carmel Guild. Daughter of the late, Jesse and Rose Richetti Ailey; widow of Peter E. Mercatanti, Sr.; and sister of the late, Josephine Infantine, Francis C. Ailey and Thomas Ailey. She is survived by her son, Peter E. Mercatanti, Jr. and Lisa Mercatanti of Spring Lake NJ; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary Scherma and Umberto Scherma, Sr. of Darnestown, Maryland; six grandchildren, Vinissa Mercatanti of Delray Beach, Fla., Christina Scherma of New York City, NY, Roberto Scherma of New York City, NY , Umberto Scherma, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla., Charles Adcock of Mounds, Ok and Peter C. Mercatanti of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three great grandchildren, Riley Blann, and Addison and Cooper Adcock ; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, January 24, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 343 S. Broad Street, Trenton. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, 400 Woolsey Street, Hamilton. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects to Rose's family on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Sacred Heart Church, 343 S.Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Arrangements are being coordinated by Gruerio Funeral Home. Trenton.

The Trentonian, Vito Salvatore Gioia LAWRENCEVILLE - Vito Salvatore Gioia, 84, of Lawrenceville passed away quietly on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Spring Village at Floral Vale, Yardley, Pa. Born in Brooklyn, New York Vito was a resident of Lawrenceville since 1962. His parents emigrated from Sicily in the early 1900's. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant and was honorably discharged after serving two tours during the Korean Conflict. Vito was a Master meat cutter during his youth into his early adulthood. He attended Eastern District High School and Rider College. Vito was an avid hunter, fisherman and target shooter and loved the outdoors. He loved hunting with his late brothers Joseph Gioia and Gene Di Maria. His longtime friend Len Bucchino was with him during numerous hunting trips across the country and Canada. Vito later turned his energies into business and was an independent insurance broker in the greater Trenton area for over thirty years. He owned and operated the Vic Gioia Insurance Agency on Olden Avenue in Trenton prior to his retiring. Son of the late Giacomo and Mary Gioia and husband of the late Josephine Rinaldi Gioia, he is survived by his son, Jack Gioia and his wife Patricia; his former daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Gioia and his granddaughters, Lori Gioia and Kim Baxter and her husband Will and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a loving and devoted Husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Funeral services for Vito will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 beginning at 10 AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM at the Church of St. Ann, Lawrenceville. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton. Friends and relatives may call on Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. For directions or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com

The Trentonian, Nicholas D. Salenetri ROBBINSVILLE - Nicholas D. Salenetri (Pop-Pop), 90, of Robbinsville, NJ passed away quietly and peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania, Nick was a lifelong resident of the Trenton area. He was a World War II veteran and a Master Tile Contractor for more than forty years, followed by a ten year career with the Trenton School Board. Nick was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, his parents, Dominick and Rose, brother Donald, sisters Phyllis Naylor and Marie Peluso, sister in law Joy and brother in law, Anthony Peluso. The loving husband of the late Margaret (Dolly) A. Salenetri, Nick is survived by his beautiful family; two sons and daughters' in-law, Nicholas and his wife Patricia and Joseph and his wife Sylvia. He also has five caring grandchildren, Joseph and his wife Allison, Jesse, Kasie and her husband Eric Biordi, Brandie, Nikki and her fianc Tom Garvey and six wonderful great-grandchildren, Mia, Anabella, Angelina, James, Ella, and Kali. He is also survived by two brothers, William and his wife Carol, Samuel and brother in law William Naylor. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives will miss him deeply. Nick loved to cook and was an avid collector of antiques. He taught his children, grandchildren, and even his great grandchildren many of his family recipes. Nick was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left the world a better place than he found it. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm and again on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home, 990 South Broad Street (Route 206), Trenton, NJ 08611 (parking facility and handicap access located directly behind the funeral home). The Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday at the Funeral Home followed by Interment at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton Township. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be sent in the name of Nicholas D. Salenetri's honor to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The Trentonian, Frederick A. Paone HAMILTON - Frederick A. Paone, 94, of Hamilton, entered into God's Care, Monday, January 20, 2014. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. Fred served in the United States Army in North Africa, Italy and France during World War II. He retired in 1981 from Federal Wine & Liquor in Trenton, with 25 years of service. Fred was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and Ewing Elks. He was an avid golfer and bowler. Predeceased by his parents, Dominick and Filomina (Spair) Pone, his sister, Marie Mercantanti, his son-in-law, Vincent Burrows and his loving wife of 60 years, Laura R. (Poli) Paone, he is survived by his daughters, Donna Burrows and Janet Thomann & husband Joseph; three grandchildren, Melissa Berkenkopf & husband Mark, Jennifer Thomann-Smith & husband Brian and Heather Militch and husband Joseph; his cherished great-grandchildren, Sarah, Edmund, Ryann, Danielle and Ethan and several nieces and nephews. Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at D'Errico Whitehorse Mercerville Chapel, 2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619. (609-587-9050 or visit www.derricofuneral.com.) Entombment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 25, 2014 for 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions by be made to his memory to: CareOne at Hamilton, 1660 Whitehorse-hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690.

The Trentonian, Christoper Lawrence Pegram Sr. TRENTON- Christopher Lawrence Pegram, Sr., 41, died on Friday, January 10, 2014. Born in Princeton, he graduated from Ewing High School, Class of 1992. After high school, he attended barber college and obtained his CDL license to operate commercial vehicles and was currently employed by William R. Burnett Trucking. Chris was a member of Faith Deliverance Cathedral Church in Ewing. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alexander Salter and Louise (Green) Salter, paternal grandparents, Woodrow Pegram and Elizabeth (Ptichfork) Pegram. He is survived by his son, Christopher Lawrence, Jr. and daughter, Ashley Bryant; parents, Melvin Lee Pegram, Sr. and Christine Salter-Pegram; one brother, Melvin Lee Pegram, Jr.; twin sister, Crystal Lanett Pegram; fianc, Jessica "Pube" Fleming, stepson, Michael Lombardo; sister/cousin, Kathy Salter, all of Trenton; brother/cousin, Daniel Salter, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL; special friends, Amaillanee Bryand and Evette Tarver, and a host of extended aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Samaritan Baptist Church, 531 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Calling hours from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment will be Colonial Memorial Park, Hamilton, NJ. Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Service.

South Jersey Local News, FARNSWORTH, Glenn B., on January 14, 2014, of Medford Lakes NJ. Age 93. Beloved husband of Myrtle M. Farnsworth (nee McBeth). Loving father of Craig R. Farnsworth and his wife, Linda. Dear grandfather of Megan Jedwabny (Dan), Holly Kronemeyer (Seth) and Craig R. Farnsworth II (Kimi) and great grandfather of Norah, Audra, Amelia, Lilly, Lucy, Kyle and Colin. Mr. Farnsworth was a WWII veteran of the US ARMY. For 38 years, he was an Electrical Engineer for KYW TV working as a sound and cameraman. He was an Amateur Radio Operator and member of the Roosters. A Memorial Service was held at the Protestant Community Church 'Cathedral of the Woods' 100 Stokes Road Medford Lakes. Interment private. If desired, donations may be made in Glenn's memory to the Medford Lakes Lions Cabulance P.O. Box 2105 Medford Lakes NJ 08055. Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton (856) 983-1005 www.BradleyFHMarlton.com

The Trentonian, Albert J. Wharton Sr. TRENTON - Albert J. Wharton Sr, passed away Saturday (Jan. 18), at Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he resided in Hamilton for 33 years before moving to Buckeye, AZ 5 years ago. Al was a United States Navy veteran. He was employed most currently by Trident Security Services in Arizona; prior to relocating to Arizona, Al was a Public Safety Officer at Rider University. Al was a train enthusiast, who enjoyed collecting Lionel trains and memorabilia; he was a member of the Lionel Club for over 35 years. Al immensely enjoyed his yearly coast to coast trips on Amtrak. Al was an exempt Fire Fighter who served with the White Horse Volunteer Fire Company of Hamilton Township, NJ and before that with the Florence Volunteer Fire Company of Florence, NJ. Al was also a member of Signal 22 Food Canteen in Trenton. Al was the Commanding Officer of the Trenton Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corp (USNSCC), now renamed and dedicated as the John T. Dempster Jr. Division. From the words spoken by Frank Scharibone "Al touched the lives of so many of us. He influenced the lives of many young men and women; he helped to train many young firefighters and served his community." Predeceased by his parents, Albert Van Leer Wharton & Helen (Brislin) Wharton; surviving is his beloved wife of 37 years, Debbie (Pirmann) Wharton of Buckeye, Az.; his son and fiance, AJ Wharton Jr & Janna Rae Middaugh of Yuma, Az. All funeral service will be held privately in Arizona. Memorial contributions may be made to: New Jersey Fireman's Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 or the American Cancer Society.

The Trentonian, MARY 'DOROTHY' BABYAR TRENTON - Mary Dorothy Babyar died peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was born in Pottsville, PA on September 14, 1936, the youngest of six children born to John and Rose Longo Ross. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five brothers, Nicholas, Robert, John and Francis Ross and one sister, Rose Poppert. Dorothy is survived by her beloved children, John R. Molnaur and daughter-in-law, Holly with whom she resided. A daughter, Mary LaCava and son-in-law Richard. Five grandchildren: Brianna and husband George Diosteanu; Nicole and Nicholas LaCava; Kierstin and Madison Molnaur. A special niece Annmarie Ghezzi and her husband Mark and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and family, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Adam D. Babyar to whom she was married to for 20years. Mary Dorothy relocated from Pottsville, PA to Trenton, NJ as a teenager. She graduated from Trenton Central High School class of 1955. Dorothy worked for the State of New Jersey, Judiciary Branch, Superior Court Clerk's Office from 1956 until her retirement in July 2002. Dorothy loved glitz and the glamour of Atlantic City, especially the slot machines and casino's. She also enjoyed bingo, 500 rummy, word search puzzles, her comfy slippers, watching her favorite soap opera's especially "Young and the Restless." Her family was her whole world! Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows RC church, in Mercerville, NJ. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Buklad Yardville Memorial Chapel, 30 Yardville Allentown Rd in Yardville, burial will follow in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown with her husband, Adam. Friends may call Tuesday morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the memorial chapel.

The Trentonian, Francis J. "Finny" Foy HAMILTON - Francis J "Finny" Foy, Jr. of Hamilton, entered in God's care on Monday January 21,2014 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Trenton, He was a life long area resident He was employed as CFO by A-1 Limousine for the past 28 years Francis also is a veteran of The United States Air Force Francis was a member of the Knights of Columbus Chapter 7244 and he was an Usher at St. Hedwig's Five O'clock Saturday Mass. He loved horse racing and enjoyed watching western movies, the Phillies and the Eagles on TV. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family especially his grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Catherine (Kozlik) Foy, a brother Thomas and a beloved daughter Kellie Ann Martin, He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Rose (Azzolino) Foy, 3 Sons, Patrick and wife Christine, Brian and Wife Liz, Thomas Azzolino and wife Brenda, a Daughter JoAnn Muro and Husband Dave, 1 Brother, Joseph, 2 sisters, Mary Weaver and husband David, Elaine McGowan and husband John, six grandchildren Jennifer, Devin, Zoe, Darren, Garrett and Isabell Foy, Nicholas Muro, Andrew Martin, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Fran and Tony Illuminati and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 9:00 am Monday, January 27,2014 at Hamilton Brenna Cellini Funeral Home 2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619. (www.brennacellinifuneralhomes.com) A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am at St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church, 872 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton. Entombment will follow in Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call Sunday January 26th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 2151501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38101-2151. For additional information please visit www.brennacellinifuneralhomes.com

The Trentonian, Jane N. Kovacs LAWRENCEVILLE - Jane N. Kovacs, 89, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. Jane retired with over 40 years of service, as a teacher, from the Trenton Board of Education. Daughter of the late Charles and Helen Wright Norton, wife of the late Michael Kovacs, sister and sister in law of the late Dr. Charles and Jane Norton, she is survived by a niece, Jamie MacPherson of Santa Rosa, CA, two cousins, Shirley and Russell, her devoted friend, Douglas Gray, a dear friend and colleague Betty and her care taker of many years Karen. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Buklad Memorial Home, 2141 S. Broad St. in Hamilton. Burial will follow in Ewing Cemetery in Ewing. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 10 AM until 10:30 AM at the memorial home.

The Trentonian, Margaret Agnes McIntosh-Dreves LAWRENCEVILLE Margaret Agnes McIntosh-Dreves, 99 died on January 22, 2014 at St .Mary's Assisted Living at Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, NJ. She was born October 9, 1914 in Lebanon, PA. She was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and St. Agnes School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. She was married to Maurice J. McIntosh on November 22, 1941 and moved to Trenton area 1946. One of the founding members of Incarnation parish in Ewing and worked as a nurse in maternity at St. Francis Hospital in Trenton from 1956 - 1980. She was a member of Incarnation Altar Rosary Society and a former member of the Ewing Women's Club. She married Frederick Dreves December 10, 1994. She was predeceased by parents - Daniel B. Sullivan and Mary Jane Zweir Sullivan, first husband - Maurice J. McIntosh, second husband - Frederick Dreves, Brothers - James (Beulah) Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Richard (Sophia) Sullivan, Joseph (Agnes) Sullivan, Thomas (Leah) Sullivan, Robert (Lucille) Sullivan, Sisters - Isabel (Paul) Sullivan, Mary Jane (Richard) Hollinger, Anita (James) Allwein, Daughter-in-law - Janet Wnuk McIntosh, and Grandson - Daniel W. McIntosh. She is survived by sons Michael J.(Barbara) McIntosh, Daniel J. (Miriam) McIntosh both of Ewing , daughters Margaret Ann(Ron) Lockyear of Corvallis, OR, MaryJane (Michael) Chipowsky of Hopewell Twp., and Marilyn Ciocian of Pemberton, NJ. Grandchildren: Andrea (John) Bonasera, Matthew (Robin) McIntosh, Suzanne (Kenzie Fabre) McIntosh, Maryann (Tom) Semmens , Richard McIntosh, Robert Smith, Nicholas Fiore, Anne Marie Chipowsky, Margaret Chipowsky, Meghan (John) Wright, Meredith (Pete) Minichino, Thomas (Abbey) Ciocian, sixteen great- grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 27, 2014 at 11:00am at our Lady of the Rosary chapel at Morris Hall, 1 Bishops' Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamilton. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8pm at the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ and Monday from 10:00am till time of service at Our Lady of Rosary Chapel, Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morris Hall Staff Appreciation Fund, 1 Bishops' Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. To send a condolence, visit www.wilsonapple.com.

The Trentonian, Joan E. Koponosh HAMILTON TOWNSHIP -Joan E. Koponosh, 70, of Hamilton Township passed away on Wednesday at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong area resident. Joan was a long time member of the New Covenant United Methodist Church. She worked for many years at the Delaware Valley Bus Line. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and doing crafts. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Daughter of the late Martin and Pearl Velit, wife of the late Louis J. Koponosh, she is survived by her loving son Louis M. Koponosh and his wife Paula with whom she resided; for grandchildren, Sharon, Christi, Joan, and Louis ii Koponosh; 8 great grandchildren; her two K-9 companions, Gypsie and Lucy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 12 p.m. from the Buklad Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street in Hamilton. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the memorial home.

The Trentonian, Patricia J. (Driscoll) Nitti MYRTLE BEACH, SC. -Patricia J. (Driscoll) Nitti, 65, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 at home. Born in Somerville, NJ she had resided in the Hamilton Township area for many years, prior to moving to Myrtle Beach three years ago. She was formerly employed by Lenox for many years in Lawrenceville, NJ. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She adored her grandchildren, and was their biggest cheerleader at all their events. Daughter of the late Allen and Nancy (Lund) Driscoll; beloved wife of the late Carl Nitti; sister of the late Mark Driscoll; she is survived by her four children, Mari Nitti, Stephen Nitti and wife Jessica, Lisa and husband Brendan Finnegan, and Christopher Nitti and wife Kelly; eleven grandchildren, Allie and Emily Price, Christopher, Marianna, and Benjamin Nitti, Meghan, Kelly, Riley, and Shane Finnegan, Jordan, and Braedan Nitti; four siblings, Anne Montell, Kathleen Driscoll, Elizabeth Kayser, and Michael Driscoll and wife Diane; her beloved dog, Duncan, and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. A Memorial mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 9:30 am at St. Gregory the Great Church, Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ. Burial of cremated remains will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, 1200 Cedar Ln., Hamilton, NJ. Family and friends may call on Monday from 6pm to 9pm at the Hamilton Brenna-Cellini Funeral Home, 2365 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or online at www.heart.org or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or online at www.diabetes.org. For additional information please visit www.brennacellinifuneralhomes.com

The Trentonian, Mary E. Taylor EWING - Mary E. Taylor, age 71, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at home. Born in Eastman, GA and she was a longtime resident of New Jersey, living in Ewing, NJ for 30 years, and later resided in Hamilton Twp. Mary worked for Blakely Laundry in Trenton, Rider University, Weinstein's Deli in Lawrenceville and she later retired from the Acme in Lawrenceville. Daughter of the late Robert and Mary Horne, wife of the late Johnny L. Taylor Sr., 8 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Mary is survived by six children Linda Taylor, Johnny L. Taylor Jr., Aaron Taylor, Elder Rob Taylor (Valarie), Francine Taylor, and Timothy Taylor (Dawn), two brothers Robert and John Horne, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Hughes Funeral Home 324 Bellevue Ave Trenton, NJ. Calling hours will be 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment Ewing Cemetery.

The Trentonian, Micheal A. Biase HAMILTON - Michael A. Biase, 60, of Hamilton, and Belleville, NJ, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Newark, NJ and raised in Bloomfield, NJ, Michael resided most of his life in Belleville, before moving to Hamilton within recent months. He was a corrections officer for the Essex County Department of Corrections, and the owner/operator of Father and Sons Landscaping, serving Essex County for many years. Mike was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, class of 1971, and Essex County Community College. He was a member of the F&AM - Easton Lodge # 152, and he donated to many charities that touched his heart. Michael was an avid coin collector and loved football, especially his UCLA Bruins, and the New York Giants. Son of the late Michael Angelo and Antoinette Constance Alvino Biase, brother of the late Robert Biase, and son-in-law of the late Constance Caltagirone, he is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Tommasina Caltagirone Biase of Hamilton; his three children whom he cherished, Michael Angelo Biase (Valerie) of Belleville, NJ; Antoinette C. Carbone and husband Mario of Belleville; Rose Emma Biase (Matt) of Belleville; one grandson, who melted his heart, Michael Angelo Biase Jr., one brother, Lawrence J. Biase (Michele) of Belleville; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Rose Marie Biase of Belleville; Patricia and Reni Fernandez of Sayerville, NJ; Tina Hamden of Belleville; his father-in-law, John A. Caltagirone of Yardville; one brother-in-law, Carmen J. Caltagirone (Maria) ; Three sisters-in-law Antonia Haney (Ralph); and Anna Papero (Pat); Karen Biase of Florida; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, whom he adored, especially Larry Biase, and many dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 63 Franklin St.,and corner of Lake St., Belleville, NJ 07109. The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until time of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Biase Scholarship Fund, C/O Fulton Bank of NJ, 2460 Whitehorse - Hamilton Sq. Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690. Arrangements are by the M. William Murphy Funeral Home 1863 Hamilton Ave. in Hamilton, NJ Please visit for additional information www.murphyfh.com.

The Trentonian, Carol A. Champion BORDENTOWN TWP. - Carol A. Champion, 62, ascended the steps to Heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2014, setting her free from the bonds of Alzheimer's disease. Carol is now dancing among the clouds with her four legged friends, who were waiting for her at the gates of Rainbow Bridge. Born in Trenton to Victor and Loretta Champion, sister of Victor and Lynn Champion; Carol lived her entire life in the Mt. Holly-Bordentown area. Carol was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam Era. Carol leaves to cherish her memory; her partner, of 31 years, Susan Dennis; her children, Walter Taylor and his wife Dawn, Geoffrey Taylor, Kimberley Trinity and her husband Adam and her grandchildren, Ashley Taylor, Andrew Trinity and Carlotta Taylor. Interment will be held in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Cemetery, Wrightstown at the convenience of her family. Services are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown.

The Trentonian, Joan Shepard (Fleet) DeNicola MELBOURNE, Fl. - Joan Shepard DeNicola died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at her home at The Fountains, Stack Boulevard, Melbourne, FL. She was 90. She was born October 31, 1923 in Englewood, New Jersey, the daughter of the late William Hamilton Theophilus Fleet and Mabel Pollard Heath. Wife of the late Louis J. DeNicola whom she married on October 7, 1966 in Pennington, NJ. A graduate of Tenafly High School, Tenafly, NJ, she attended Pace Institute in New York City and subsequently served for more than 20 years as special assistant at Rockefeller Bros., Inc. In that capacity she was responsible for a variety of Rockefeller family personal arrangements both in Manhattan and at other residences throughout the country. Following her marriage, she moved to Pennington, NJ, where she and her husband maintained a produce farm on family acreage. She lived there until his death in 2000. During that period she was active in numerous civic and political organizations. Both she and her husband enjoyed rallying with other Airstream trailer owners at locations throughout the country. In 2001, she moved to Melbourne, FL, and became a resident of The Fountains, where she continued to be a leader in a variety of volunteer and community efforts. A direct descendant of many of this country's original founding families including Mayflower passengers Elder William Brewster and Stephen Hopkins, Capt Henry Fleete, patriarch of one of the First Families of Virginia, and numerous Revolutionary War patriots. Survived by two nieces, Carole Heath Jackson Dilley and her husband James E. of Cambridge, NY, and Barbara Fleet Jackson Hoffman, of Selinsgrove, PA, and three nephews, Christopher Stevens Jackson and his wife Susan G., of Millersville, MD; William Hamilton Fleet, Jr. and his wife Karin Z. of Charlotte, NC; and David Howell Fleet of Phoenix, AZ. Also survived by step-daughter Louise Geraldine DeNicola of Indialantic, FL, and three step-grandchildren Jonathan Wallhauser of Satellite Beach, FL, Mary Wallhauser Hopkins of Naples, FL, and Mark Wallhauser of Red Bank, NJ. She was predeceased by her sister Shirley Heath Fleet Jackson and her brother, William Hamilton Fleet, Sr. Visitation at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11a.m. on Saturday, February 1st at the Blackwell Funeral Home, Pennington, NJ. Burial will follow the service at Ewing Cemetery, Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ. A Memorial Service will be held at The Fountains, Melbourne, FL at a date to be determined.

The Trentonian, Keyon Shontel Wade, Sr. EWING - Keyon Shontel Wade, Sr., 39, of Ewing, departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Born in Fort Dix, NJ, Keyon was educated in the Trenton Public School System and graduated from Trenton Central High School. He worked several jobs but the job he liked the best was Waste Management. He accepted the Lord at a young age as a Jehovah Witness. Keyon was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Julia M. Wade; his stepfather, Robert "BT" Thomas; and his paternal grandmother, Rita Williams. Keyon leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents, Hattie Wade-Thomas and Michael Williams, Sr.; three sisters, B'Nai Wade, Brandi Thomas, and Tameka Sanchez; one brother, Michael Williams, Jr.; the mother of his children, Ernestine Woodard; one daughter, Keyonna Woodard; a son, Keyon S. Wade, Jr.; his girlfriend, Toya Blackshear; four aunts, Loretta Steele (Troy), Vicki Jones, Margaret Jackson, and Cheryl Williams; three uncles, Virgil Wade(Betty), Theodore Wade, Jr.(Priscilla), and Curtis Wade(Davine); special loved ones, Sadie Pickett, Nejay Monyoukaye, and Adrienne Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a many friends. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Campbell Funeral Chapel 1225 Calhoun St. Trenton, NJ. Calling hour will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chapel.

The Trentonian, Doreen "Jean" L. Brennan LAWRENCEVILLE - Doreen "Jean" L. Brennan, 92, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22 at Lawrenceville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Tamworth, England, she was a longtime resident of Lawrenceville. Some of her hobbies included cooking and reading. Jean was a loving and devoted mother, aunt and friend. Wife of the late Thomas Brennan, mother of the late Patricia Brennan; she is survived by her son Thomas J. Brennan; her sister-in-law Barbara Hunt, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins all of England, her close friends Sheila Alessi and George Barker. Funeral services and interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made in Doreen's memory to VITAS Hospice 521 Fellowship Road Suite 110, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. For directions or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com

Peter J. Gennello MANSFIELD TWP. - Peter J. Gennello, 83 of Mansfield Twp. died Sunday January 19, 2014 at...

Rose Mercatanti HAMILTON - Rose Mercatanti, 98, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at home....

Vito Salvatore Gioia LAWRENCEVILLE - Vito Salvatore Gioia, 84, of Lawrenceville passed away quietly on...

Nicholas D. Salenetri ROBBINSVILLE - Nicholas D. Salenetri (Pop-Pop), 90, of Robbinsville, NJ passed away...

Frederick A. Paone HAMILTON - Frederick A. Paone, 94, of Hamilton, entered into God's Care, Monday, January...

Christoper Lawrence Pegram Sr. TRENTON- Christopher Lawrence Pegram, Sr., 41, died on Friday, January 10,...

FARNSWORTH, Glenn B., on January 14, 2014, of Medford Lakes NJ. Age 93. Beloved husband of Myrtle M....

Albert J. Wharton Sr. TRENTON - Albert J. Wharton Sr, passed away Saturday (Jan. 18), at Banner Del Webb...

MARY 'DOROTHY' BABYAR TRENTON - Mary Dorothy Babyar died peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014. She was...

Francis J. "Finny" Foy HAMILTON - Francis J "Finny" Foy, Jr. of Hamilton, entered in God's care on Monday...

Jane N. Kovacs LAWRENCEVILLE - Jane N. Kovacs, 89, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at...

Margaret Agnes McIntosh-Dreves LAWRENCEVILLE Margaret Agnes McIntosh-Dreves, 99 died on January 22, 2014 at...

Joan E. Koponosh HAMILTON TOWNSHIP -Joan E. Koponosh, 70, of Hamilton Township passed away on Wednesday at...

Patricia J. (Driscoll) Nitti MYRTLE BEACH, SC. -Patricia J. (Driscoll) Nitti, 65, of Myrtle Beach, SC,...

Mary E. Taylor EWING - Mary E. Taylor, age 71, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at home. Born in...

Micheal A. Biase HAMILTON - Michael A. Biase, 60, of Hamilton, and Belleville, NJ, passed away suddenly on...

Carol A. Champion BORDENTOWN TWP. - Carol A. Champion, 62, ascended the steps to Heaven on Saturday,...

Joan Shepard (Fleet) DeNicola MELBOURNE, Fl. - Joan Shepard DeNicola died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at...

Keyon Shontel Wade, Sr. EWING - Keyon Shontel Wade, Sr., 39, of Ewing, departed this life on Saturday,...

Doreen "Jean" L. Brennan LAWRENCEVILLE - Doreen "Jean" L. Brennan, 92, of Lawrenceville, passed away on...