SJW Funeral notices

• Joan DiCrescenzo, 88

  passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 88. She said her goodbyes to many family members in the week leading to her passing before joining Julio, her loving husband of 67 years, who passed away March 26, 2025. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Charles "Carmen" and Sabina "Dolly" Senatore, along with her sisters Janice (Senatore) Post and Delores Senatore. Devoted mother of Frank (Debra) DiCrescenzo, Patricia (Robert) Beck and John (Tracey) DiCrescenzo. Loving Grandmother "Mam" of Frank (Amanda) DiCrescenzo, Brett (Natalie) DiCrescenzo, Heather (Christian) Barlow, Scott (Morgan) DiCrescenzo, Eric (Hannah) DiCrescenzo, Nicole (Christopher) Buchman, and Robert Beck. Beloved Great-Grandmother "Mam" of Simon DiCrescenzo, Isla DiCrescenzo, Jonah DiCrescenzo, Nora Barlow, Christopher Buchman and Alice DiCrescenzo. Loving Sister of Charles (Eleonore) Senatore, Frank (Susan) Senatore, Joseph (Linda) Senatore, Brother-in-law Lloyd Post. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
  
  Joan was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. She attended Camden High School. After graduation she worked at Bell Telephone. Joan and Julio DiCrescenzo were married on October 26, 1957. They resided in the Fairview section of Camden prior to settling into their forever home in the West Collingswood Heights section of Haddon Township, New Jersey. Joan was a housewife who was devoted to raising her three children. Joan then worked as the Attendance Office Secretary at Haddon Township High School for 25 years until retirement and receiving her Haddon Township H pin. In the years after her retirement, Joan could be found spending time with her grandchildren and swinging on the bench on the patio. Other times she would be making an Italian family dinner, that consisted of scrippelle, often sending to all the family houses if she wasn't hosting. She, along with Julio, would try to never miss an event for their children,grandchildren, and great grandchildren -no matter what the occasion was. At the end of each day, Joan always loved having her chocolate ice cream cone before going to bed. When you went to visit her, you were often greeted with a "do you want anything to eat?" and given a kiss goodbye as you left.
  
  The viewing will be on Thursday, April 24, from 6pm to 8pm and visitation hours will be held on Friday, April 25, from 9am to 10am at Gardner Funeral Home in Runnemede, New Jersey. The funeral service and celebration of life will be on April 25 at 11 am and will be held at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Saint Vincent Pallotti Church in Haddonfield, New Jersey, the entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill following the service.
  
  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joan DiCrescenzo Memorial Perfect Attendance Award; checks can be mailed to Haddon Township High School, 406 Memorial Ave, Westmont, NJ 08108. Please make checks payable to Haddon Township Board of Education would be appreciated.
  
  https://www.gardnerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joan-S-Dicrescenzo?obId=42074447
  
  
  

• Helen Simpson, 97

  (nee Cantwell) On April 6, 2025, wife of the late Francis X. Simpson, Sr; Beloved mother of Francis X. “Frank” Jr. (Elizabeth) of Philadelphia and Richard M. “Rick” (Maureen) of Ocean View, NJ; Loving grandmother of Francis X., III, (Mary Catherine O’Reilly-Gindhart); Patrick, Meaghan Roth (Rob) and Christopher (Julianna). She is survived by her sister, Catherine Holmes and sister-in-law Frances Cantwell. She was predeceased by her sisters, Margie Lundwall, Joan Mulville, and her brother, Michael Cantwell.
  
  Helen had been a longtime resident of Haddonfield, where she was involved in her community as a member of the Newcomers Club, the Haddonfield Tennis Club, and the Gourmet Club.  She was co-owner of the Simpson Associates employment agency in Haddonfield.  Additionally, Helen was a lover of playing cards and joining cards groups. Helen enjoyed spending time with friends and was the centerpiece of family gatherings. She had the unique ability to set others at ease with her warmth and sense of humor.
  
  Helen’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 3rd, 10-10:45 AM, at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish at Saint Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ 08033; where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM.  Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
  
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• Barbara Ann Harms, 84

  Passed away on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity and creativity. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Jennifer Lee Banks, her sister, Susan Carlucci-Fahy, her niece in-law, Johanna Atkinson, grand nephew, Liam Craig-Atkinson, 4 step grand nieces and nephews as well as many loving cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Carlucci; her infant grandchildren, Sidney and Alex Banks; her nephew, William Atkinson, as well as her many aunts and uncles.
  
  A true Renaissance woman, she had a knack for fixing anything that broke, from household appliances to complex computer systems. But Barb's passions extended far beyond the screen. She was an outdoor enthusiast who reveled in nature's beauty, often spending time camping, swimming or simply basking in the sunshine. Her love for animals was evident by the many pets she had over the years. Art was another outlet for her creativity, painting being one of her favorite hobbies. Many trips to the shore for crabbing had been taken with her mother, sister, and daughter. Barbara also practiced the art of resting, as her sister recalls Barb getting as much beauty sleep as possible.
  
  She will be deeply missed.
  
  Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Aloysius Church, 37 W. Haddon Ave., Oaklyn, NJ 08107, with Mass to begin at 11:00 am. Interment to be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bancroft organization by clicking here.
  
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  https://www.lpwoosterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/barbara-harms