R.I.P. 2018

PODOLAK, Edward F. On January 17th, 2018. Of Marlton, NJ. Age 66. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Podolak (nee Grow). Loving father of Jennifer Cline and her husband Randy and Jeff Podolak. Caring grandfather of Emmett John Cline. Dear brother of Ken and his wife Elaine Podolak. Ed graduated from Cherry Hill West in 1969 where he played football as an offensive lineman and place kicker; he was inducted into the Athlete Hall of Fame. He graduated in 1973 from Ursinus College … Ed earned his Eagle Scout from Troop 101 in Pennsauken and served for many years as the transportation coordinator for Troop 49 in Marlton.  … He also enjoyed surfing, driving, shopping, diners, Motown and 60’s music, walking his dog Maggie, and was a four for four Philly sports fan, especially the Eagles. He was known as “The Senator” when he contributed to the Knights Sports Productions online sports radio podcast … He loved to keep busy with various unique and creative “projects”. … Ed will forever be remembered for his social nature and lighthearted sense of humor. … In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America Troop 49, PO Box 364, Marlton, NJ 08053.
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Below: Parts of a conversation about Ed’s passing on Class of 69 Reunion’s Facebook group. (Ed’s in bottom middle of yearbook photo, next to Barry Hopkins. Top row, from left: Mike Bolden, Eark Marks, Rich Waldron, Scott Riepen.

 R.I.P.  2009

Social Security Death Index
Name: David C. Peterson
State of Issue: New Jersey
Date of Birth: Saturday December 31, 1949
Date of Death: Thursday April 30, 2009
Confirmation: Proven
Last known residence: Runnemede, New Jersey 08078