Eleanor Pittman Raum

RAUM, ELEANOR PITTMAN, 85, - of Avalon, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Loyalton of Cape May. She lived in Avalon for 25 years before moving into Loyalton two years ago. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Avalon, where she was in the choir and women's club. She was a member of bridge clubs and formerly was president of the Avalon Women's Club. She was in musical groups, choir, and orchestra, playing the cello. She has traveled extensively in the United States. She always enjoyed hostessing family dinners and get-togethers during the summer and holidays. Mrs. Raum is survived by her husband of 66 years, John R. Raum, Jr.; her son, Richard Raum and his wife, Heather; her daughter, Patricia Perkins; her five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren living in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Maryland. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Avalon, 3344 Dune Drive, Avalon, 08202. Interment will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Avalon. Condolences at www.radzieta.com