Donald M. Voorhees

Donald M. Voorhees, 81, of Stewartsville, N.J., passed away Friday, August 19, 2005, in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg. Born: September 2, 1923 in Still Valley, N.J., he was a son of the late Harvey and Matilda Petty Voorhees. Personal: He had lived in Greenwich Township all his life. Donald was a farmer for all his working life. He also worked at the American Can Company in Washington, N.J., and at one time, he was road supervisor for Greenwich Township. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Class of 1943. He loved gardening, and enjoyed working on and fixing his own farm machinery. He did many things to help many people. He and his wife, the former Shirlee Rush, observed their 62nd wedding anniversary on July 3rd. Memberships: He was a member of Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Stewartsville, N.J., for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Robin Glosser, and her husband, Kevin, of Warren Glen, N.J.; three nieces and three nephews. A brother, Arthur E. Voorhees, and a sister, Vida Pursel, both died earlier. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church, 17 Greenwich Church Road, Stewartsville, N.J. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in Greenwich Cemetery. The Rupell Funeral Home, 465 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Contributions may be made to the church, Stewartsville, NJ 08886.