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Josephine Switzer Obituary

Josephine C. Switzer

AGE: 90 • Southampton

Josephine C. Switzer of Southampton, NJ died Christmas Day at the age of 90. Wife of the late Emil, Josephine was the loving mother of Emil J. (Karren) of Gilbert, AZ, Joan E. Switzer (Joseph F. Leightner) of Mt. Laurel, and Robert (Nannette) of Smithville. She was the grandmother of Patrick Prickett, Saralyn, Allayna, Jamin and Emileah Switzer. Josephine was born in Perth Amboy. She worked in the Accounting Department for Midland Ross in Bound Brook. Josephine was a volunteer at Deborah Hospital in Browns Mills and was active in the Leisuretown Community.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM at Holy Eucharist Church, 520 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of the Mass at church. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josephine's memory would be appreciated to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste. 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Condolences can be sent at www.lechnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Dec. 27, 2011.

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Linda Midtlyng

December 28, 2011

We pray that the Lord, who is the Only One who can give true peace, fills your heart with comfort at this time. Miss all the Switzers. Love, Robert and Linda Midtlyng

Steve Byrne

December 27, 2011

My condolences to Robert & all of his family.

Lisa and Mike Pollard

December 27, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.

Lisa and Mike Pollard

December 27, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kimberly Midtlyng

December 27, 2011

Thinking of the Switzers during this time, love to you all. The Midtlyng Family

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