JANICE CHARLTON Obituary

Janice C. Charlton, age 63, of Carneys Point, NJ, died on Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Christiana Hospital, in Newark, DE.

Born in Salem to the late Joseph and Sallie Charlton, she lived in Carneys Point until 1976, when she moved to Wilmington, DE, where she lived until returning to Carneys Point in 1989. She graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1961, and from Goldey Beacom College, where she completed the general secretarial course. Ms. Carlton retired in 1997 from the Federal Internal Revenue Service, where her post of duty was the Wilmington, DE office. She received many awards and commendations throughout her 35 years of service. She was a member of St. James RC Church, in Penns Grove. She enjoyed family gatherings, needlework, carft shows, dolls, bears, miniature pitcher collecting, and computer word games.

Ms. Carlton was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Steward; and 2 nieces, Renee and Alana Stewart. She is survived by a sister, Kathleen Chance, of Carneys Point; a niece, Lisa Conrad Pratta, and her fiancé, Jeffrey Sparks, of Pennsville; nephews, Joseph Conard, of Carneys Point, and Von Chance, and his wife, Diana, of Carneys Point; and a grandnephew, Auden Chance, of Carneys Point.

There will be a viewing from 10-11 am on Friday, July 7, at the ASHCRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 47 State St., Penns Grove, followed by the funeral at 11 am. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the YMCA of Salem County, 204 Shell Rd., Carneys Point, NJ 08069.