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John Cress Obituary

CRESS, JOHN L., 84 - of Williamstown, died 10-9-08 in Cooper Hospital. Born in Springfield, Pa he Iived in Williamstown for many years. He was a carpenter with the Carpenters Union in Phila for over 20 years. He was also the owner of the Cress Kennels in Williamstown. He was an Army Veteran of WW II. Surviving are five sons, Leonard, Paul, Joseph, John Jr. and Craig, and two step-daughters, Sandra Hickman and Debbie Terry and one sister, Dolores Cress, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Norton Funeral Home, 1232 S. Black Horse Pk., Williamstown, where friends may gather after 10 a.m. Burial will be private.
Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Oct. 13, 2008.

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Sandy Hickman

October 15, 2008

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I know that you are better now and not suffering any more.. You left us all to rekindle our memories of the shore times with you. I will surely miss you but know you are not far, Cause when the stars are shining brightly Thats you The Star!! I love you Forever

Mary Caye Cress-Bowen

October 14, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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