Sunday, April 20, 2008 By William Kelly To fly with the birds, the run like horses, to sink and swim with fishes, to move and go where no man has gone before, to do things man has never done and be the first to do it, were all hallmarks of man’s great technological leaps of […]
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Laura DeAlmeida
Dear Lake Family,I am the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Murhall (Adams) Riley and I have been handed down the maroon hardback bound the first edition dated 1915 privately printed by Arthur Adams and Sarah A. Risley, last entry is on page 293. My grandmother, Constance Jean (Adams -Riley) Jackson who was born on 3/14/1929 to Mr. […]
2015-03-14 * Charles Henry Masland 3rd
Charles Henry Masland 3rd, husband of Virginia Parlin Masland and son of Charles H. Masland 2nd and Beatrice Graham Masland, died on March 14, 2015 at the age of 94. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their four children: Charles (Chad) H. Masland 4th (wife, Robin Masland), Deborah P. Masland (husband, Marc […]
Family keeps Tale Spinner’s historical photo tradition alive – OC Sentinel article
Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 12:01 pm By KRISTEN KELLEHER/Sentinel staff | 0 comments OCEAN CITY – The children of the late Edna Streaker May, known to many as the South End Tale Spinner for her storytelling abilities, continued a tradition their mother carried on for more than 30 years. The family displayed thousands of pictures of Ocean City from […]
Essay – Alexa Mealey – 2016 LFHA OCHS Scholarship Award Receipient
Alexa Mealey Ocean City, New Jersey has always been one of the most special places in the world for me. It was built on values I stand firm in and has always remained true to its origins. My knowledge of the enormous impact the Lake family has had on our society is still growing but […]
Minutes of LFHA Annual Business Meeting – 2015
MINUTES OF THE LAKE FAMILY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING August 29, 2015 The meeting was brought to order by President Dr. Janice Lake Betts at 3:15 pm. We joined in singing “Blesst Be the Tie That Binds”, Ray Dunbar led us in prayer. Harry Lake read from scripture, Psalm 33, verses 1 – 10. […]
Minutes of LFHA Annual Business Meeting – 2018
The Lake Family Historical Association 2018 Business Meeting Minutes Aug. 25, 2018 Welcome and Call to order: 2:04 pm Hymn: Amazing Grace Prayer: Harry Lake Scripture Reading: Gavin Crowley, Harry & Sharon’s grandson Scripture Reference: Proverbs 4: 1-10 Prayer Roll: John Rush, Connie King and Pearl Gill and their families need prayers. President Janice Betts […]
Mensa Member?
I have heard that my grandmother, Mildred Ida Lake, was a member of Mensa. Does anyone have any proof of this? Does anyone know of any other Lake family members having been tested and/or joined the Mensa group? -Doris Rush-Lopez
2014-10-24 * Desiree (Faunce) Simmons
Obituary On October 24, 2014, Desiree Faunce Simmons passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for and loved, after a brave, defiant fight with cancer in Griffin, GA. She was born in Tampa, Florida on June 3, 1956. She grew up in Griffin, where she attended Griffin High School. Desiree resided […]
2017-08-02 * Joseph Alton Loveland
November 1, 1943 – August 2, 2017 https://www.wimbergfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joseph-Loveland/#!/Obituary Obituary for Joseph Alton Loveland Joseph Alton Loveland, Jr., 73, of Port Republic, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division. Joe attended Port Republic Elementary school and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1961. Joe was known as the “no […]
2016-08-29 * Todd Paul Mark Cheesman
Todd P. Cheesman, 48, a resident of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29 at Hospice House in Concord, NH after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Susan (Therriault) Cheesman and his daughter Sarah. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Davis, of Philadelphia, PA; his […]
Alice (Rush) Von Bosse
My cousin Alice is currently in the ICU with severe respiratory issues. She will appreciate any prayers and her son Eric Wagner has requested uplifting messages for her on her Facebook page. Thanks for all your thoughts for her! -Doris Rush-Lopez
2019-07-31 * Barbara Joan Abel
Barbara Abel passed away on July 31, 2019. Information regarding Barbara Abel’s funeral service:Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday. August 9, 2019 from 10am until her funeral service at 11am at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, Pa 19090. Her graveside service will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial […]
2019-06 * Teresa S. Godfrey (Sharp)
In Memory of Teresa S. Godfrey 1928 – 2019 Obituary of Teresa S. Godfrey Teresa S. Godfrey (nee Sharp) 90, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully at her home. A life long Ocean City resident, Terry was a graduate of Ocean City High School class of 1948 and the New Jersey Institute of Commerce in […]
2018-12-16 * Gladys Lake
Obituary for Gladys Mary Lamb Lake Gladys Mary Lamb Lake, 90 of Columbia, TN went Home to Jesus on December 16, 2018. She was a bright light in this world and to know her was to love her. Gladys was born in Northfield, NJ. She and husband Les retired from Acme Vial and traveled for […]
John F Rush III
Please pray for him and his family.
2016-06-20 – MacKenzie Irene Murphy
Parents Darvon and Diane Murphy
2016-06-26 Reunion Memory
Title Share Your Memories: Focus again this year on getting our younger family members involved. Following the business meeting, we enjoyed a delicious old-fashioned picnic dinner. Felicia Betts provided musical accompaniment during dinner. After dinner our guest speaker gave a comprehensive history of the early development of Ocean City as we know it today. A great day was had […]
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Genealogy with Tech – Getting Started
Get Data First, in your preferred method of record-keeping, record all that you know already. Then talk to close family members for anything they may know about previous generations. You should start with the oldest generation still alive, because you never know how much longer you will have them here… You will want to get […]
2015-06-14 * Edith June (Steele) Davis
1919-2015 – Edith June Davis (nee Steele), age 96 of Aldan, died at Little Flower Manor Nursing Home on June 14, 2015. Mrs. Davis was born in Philadelphia to the late Richard and Edith (nee Hansen) Steele. Edith was a graduate of Upper Darby High in 1937, University of Pennsylvania in 1948, Glassboro […]
2016-12-08 * William Naylor Jr
Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes, Inc. – Northfield Obituary William passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. William was a resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey at the time of his passing. He graduated from Pleasantville High School. He served his country in Germany and was honorably Discharged. He was married to Elizabeth. A visitation will be […]
2016-03-20 * Victoria (Llavda) English
ENGLISH, VICTORIA (Llavda) – 89, of Pleasantville passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 surrounded by her nieces. She was born on November 15, 1926. Victoria was the surviving member of the four Llavda sisters and was predeceased by her sisters and their spouses: Margaret Schlum, Mary (Walt) Hubiak, and Helen (Tom) Kinsell. She […]
2017-12-01 * Joseph H Johnson
Joseph H. Johnson Cherry Hill – Joseph H. Johnson, of Cherry Hill, died peacefully on Friday at the age of 87. On December, 1, 2017, the angels received a heavenly voice. Joseph is the beloved husband of late Lois Johnson (nee Miller); devoted father of Mark and wife Jody and Marilyn Williamson and husband James; […]
2012-01-12 * Lois (Miller) Johnson * Find a Grave
Lois Miller Johnson BIRTH unknown DEATH 12 Jan 2002 BURIAL Lakeview Memorial Park Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA PLOT Section 6, Lot 216 MEMORIAL ID 187193513 Family Members Spouse: Joseph H. Johnson 1930–2017 Original article online
2012-01-12 * Lois (Miller) Johnson * Find a Grave
Lois Miller Johnson BIRTH unknown DEATH 12 Jan 2002 BURIAL Lakeview Memorial Park Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA PLOT Section 6, Lot 216 MEMORIAL ID 187193513 Family Members Spouse: Joseph H. Johnson 1930–2017 Original article online
2004-08-28 * Rodney J “Rocky” Adams
Rodney J. “Rocky” Adams, a retired insurance company executive, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, at the age of 76. He was the husband of Doris L. (Lauber) Adams. Mr. Adams, formerly of Kulpsville and Norristown, resided at Normandy Farms for the past four years. Born in McKeesport on Feb. 17, 1928, he […]
THE LAKE FAMILY, DESCENDED FROM JOHN LAKE OF GRAVESEND, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Brief history of the Lake Family Historical Association Founded over 110 years ago, the Lake Family Historical Association has been meeting annually, having their last meeting in August of this year. It was founded by the same Lake brothers that founded Ocean City, New Jersey, and that city has been an “anchor” to the Association. […]
2015-02-11 * Marion (Bette) Elizabeth Lake
LAKE, MARION ELIZABETH (Bette) – Born in Absecon, NJ on December 9, 1923 and residing in Pleasantville, NJ. Predeceased by parents Lewis Henry and Rose Steelman Price Lake; brother Private First Class Lewis (Bud) Henry Lake, Jr.; sisters Laura Florence Lake Bird of Georgia; and Alice Lake Parks of Ohio. Surviving are: niece Donna Anne […]
2018-04-23 * Robert Michael Turner
Turner, Robert Michael, – of Port Republic. On Monday evening, April 23rd, the world lost a devoted Husband, loving Father & caring Pop Pop. Robert Michael Turner (69) of Port Republic passed unexpectedly in his home town, surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born in Atlantic City on January 18, 1949 to Edgar and […]
2016-03-05 * Betty D Steelman
STEELMAN, BETTY D. – 92, of Egg Harbor Township NJ, passed away on March 5th 2016. Betty is predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years John Steelman, her parents Alice and James Deery and her brother James Deery. She is survived by her good friends Evelyn and Jack Rush and Teri and Mitch Somers. […]
2011-12-10 * William M Patterson
William Patterson, Jr., 92, of Mays Landing, passed away December 10, 2011 at Shore Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Bill was a life long resident of South Jersey and has lived in Mays Landing for the past 59 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, where he was stationed […]
2007-11-08 * George Robert Ryan
George Robert Ryan, 84, of St. Leonard, MD, died November 8, 2007 at his residence. Born March 12, 1923 in Atlantic City, NJ he was the son of the late George Arthur Ryan and Helen Higbee Ryan. Mr. Ryan served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1962, worked for the U.S. Government […]
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Brief history of the Lake Family Historical Association
Founded over 110 years ago, the Lake Family Historical Association has been meeting annually, having their last meeting in August of this year. It was founded by the same Lake brothers that founded Ocean City, New Jersey, and that city has been an “anchor” to the Association. The Ocean City Museum opens early on the […]
1996-06 * Doris J Lake
Doris Lake – Spokane (posted in newspaper June 27, 1996) Private service will be held for Doris J. Lake, 72. Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lake, who died Sunday, was born in Fairfield, Idaho. She was a 60-year Spokane resident and was a homemaker. She was a World War […]
Essay of Luke Dice – Recipient of 2017 Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship
I think of the Lake Family every week as I am employed because of them! The Lake Family founded the Tabernacle where I work each Tuesday and Thursday, after school, to help elementary students with their homework and life-skills at SonClub. While scrolling through the list of different scholarship opportunities, I immediately recognized the Lake […]
2015-07-15 * Claire Mae (Booye) Anderson
Obituary of Claire Anderson ANDERSON, Claire Mae (Booye), 92, of Margate, New Jersey and formerly of Waldorf, MD died November 7, 2015. Born on June 2, 1923 in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mae E. Booye. Claire graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1940 and, like many […]
2016-03-18 * Richard K Booye
Obituary of Richard Booye Booye, Richard ‘Dick’ age 86, of Ventnor passed away peacefully at home, on March 18, after a long battle with Parkinsons. Richard graduated ACHS. He served his country in the Korean War with the U.S Navy. He worked for Ole Hansen & Sons at the Margate Bridge for over 30 years […]
2002 January – Lois (Miller) Johnson, wife of Joseph Johnson
Of Cherry Hill age 71. Beloved wife of Joseph Johnson and survived by children Mark and Jody Johnson of Long Beach CA and Marilyn and James Williamson Jr. of Marlton a brother Alvin H. Miller Jr. of Cherry Hill and a sister Jane M. Fox of Moorestown. Mrs. Johnson formerly was employed by Countryway Bridal […]
2009-09-06 * Gerald M Williams
November 4, 1936 – September 6, 2009 Obituary for Gerald M. Williams Williams, Gerald M. Jr. “Jerry”, 72 Egg Harbor Township passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009. He was born and raised and lived all of his life in Egg Harbor Township. He worked for Jerry Williams Well Drilling Company in Egg Harbor Township, […]
2012-08-23 * George F Lake Jr
George F. Lake, Jr., 68, of Brick, died Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Surviving is his wife of 47 years Frances Eichholz Lake; his brother James Lake and his wife Melinda of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters Jo-Anne Lake Williams -Maxwell and her husband Allen of Warrenville, S.C.; and Kathleen Lake, Mesa, […]
2016-10 * Harvey Lake Tennis Award Ring from King of Sweden Discovered!
Harvey Y Lake was born Oct 25, 1874 in Petersburg New Jersey. He was the 5th child of Rev. Dr. Simon Wesley Lake and Mary Jane Scull. His paternal grandparents were Henry Lake and Sarah Blake. He attended public schools in Trenton. He later lost his job as due to current events and decided to […]
John Rush – June 2018 Notice
John Rush III is in Royal Suites rehab hospital in Pomona NJ recovering and needs our prayers. He will appreciate visits too! (Date: 06-20-2018)
The Lake Family Historical Association website is now secure!
In order to protect any personal information on our website, a secure certificate has been installed to encrypt any information sent to or from the website, and it will show in browsers as secure when https is used to load instead of http. You will see the green lock and the word “Secure” when using […]
2017-03 * Sock Dock invention by Kevin Bunn
New invention to keep sock mates together! Made by Kevin Bunn. SockDock website SockDock on Facebook
Officers 2010-2011
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2017-2018 Secretary – Doris Rush-Lopez
Secretary: Doris Rush-Lopez – Franklinville NJ 08332 – secretary@thelakefamilyhistoricalassociation.com – (661) 525-3326
2009-03-24 * Walter G Fry
Walter Gibson Fry, age 85, of Mays Landing, NJ passed away on March 24, 2009 at the Health Care Center in Galloway from a lengthy illness. Mr. Fry was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army. He was a life long member of the VFW Post No. 2389. He […]
2017-02-10 – Mikail Bluewater Hughes
Birth announcement for Mikail Bluewater Hughes, born Feb. 10, 2017 to Erin and Dylan Hughes. Grandmother – Valerie Hughes: Greatgrandmother – Barbara Abel: Great-greatgrandmother – Helen Price: Great-great-great-grandmother – Helen Conover: Great-great-great-greatgrandmother Julia Eugenia Lake. Submitted by Barbara Abel.
2014-11-17 * Carlton G Johnson Jr
http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/southjerseytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=173215072 Carlton G. Johnson Jr. Vineland, NJ- Carlton G. Johnson, Jr., age 86 of Vineland, died Monday, November 17, 2014 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Atlantic City, son of the late Carlton G. Sr. & Sara Mildred (VanSant) Johnson, he was a 1946 graduate of Pleasantville High School. He […]
2003-01-12 * Grace Tribbett
Birth: Sep. 15, 1908 Death: Jan. 12, 2003 TRIBBETT, GRACE, 94, of Stuart, FL, died Sunday, January 12 in Martin Nursing & Restorative Center, Stuart. She was a native of Newfield and had been a resident of Stuart for the past 35 years coming from Newfield. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher in South […]
2007-11-08 * Robert (Bob) F Kapus
KAPUS, ROBERT F. 76 – entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 8, 2007 at Meadowview Nursing Home, Northfield, after a lengthy illness. Born in Riverside, the son of the late Francis and Laura (Schmid) Kapus, he attended local public schools. He joined the US Coast Guard in Cape May, in January 1949. He served proudly, retiring as USCG ENCS in […]
2017-05-17 * Linda Lingo Prospero
I just found this on Facebook… Friends, Family and Neighbors: We wanted to let you know that mom’s (Linda Lingo Prospero) brave battle with cancer ended early this morning. We appreciate all of your kind thoughts and words. Visitation in Boerne TX: Friday, May 19, 2017 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Vaughan’s Funeral Home 319 E […]
2017-08-14 – Francis Bry Abel
Francis Bry Abel, son of Bud and Cynthia Abel, enlisted in the Air Force and completed Basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Lackland, Texas with high honors. He is presently stationed in New Mexico at Cannon AFB. We are all very proud of him. Submitted by Grandmother Barbara Abel.
2017-03-07 * Else W Lake
Wife of Alfred W Lake, she was born in Nuremberg, Germany and came to the US when she was 18 years old. See full obituary Leave a note in her guestbook
2017-07-26 * Alfred W Lake
Alfred W. Lake, Jr. Longtime Howell resident, ‘loved to talk about fishing’ Alfred W. Lake, Jr., 91, of Howell, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Bella Terra, Jackson, N.J. Alfred born in Woodbury, N.J., and had lived in Old Bridge, N.J., before moving to Howell in 1972. Alfred had worked for International […]
Minutes of LFHA Annual Business Meeting – 2016
MINUTES OF THE LAKE FAMILY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING At the Ocean City Tabernacle, Ocean City NJ, on August 27, 2016 The meeting was brought to order by President Dr. Janice Lake Betts at 3:13 pm. We joined in singing “Blesst Be the Tie That Binds”, then President Dr. Janice Betts led us in […]
2017-02-14 * Delicia Rush
Delicia Rush, daughter of Beth Eldridge, granddaughter of Leslie Rush, passed away on February 14, 2017. She was survived by three children, the oldest child is Brian Booker, Amir Dasheem Craig and Lee Lee. RUSH Delicia of Paterson beloved mother of three visiting Tues. 10am Services 11.00 at the Madonna Funeral Home 109 Howe Av […]
2017-07-31 * Marian Jean (Godfrey) Schwertly
Schwertly, Marian Jean (nee Godfrey) 85 of Palermo, NJ
2017-07-15 Joseph Esposito and Julie Tottori Wedding
The beautiful Julie Tottori, daughter of Lawrence and Aileen Tottori, became Mrs. Joseph Esposito,son of Leslie Orman née Lake and the Late Thomas Esposito They were married on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Half Moon Bay California.
2017-05-17 Jocelyn Noelle Dempsey born to Abigail Rush and Garland Dempsey
The Lake Family Historical Association welcomes the newest member of the family, born May 17, 2017 to Abigail Rush and Garland Dempsey, a daughter, Jocelyn Noelle Dempsey. Grandparents are Vincent E Rush II (grandson of Mildred Ida Lake) and Sherri Seuff. Congratulations Abby and Garland !!!
2014-05-08 * Ruth (Sharp) Little
Press of AC Obituary Notice
2016-10-19 * Doris M Lord
Doris M. Lord, age 95, of Linwood, passed away October 19th at home surrounded by family. She was a descendant of the Lake family and a lifelong resident of Linwood. She was known for her beautiful cakes and gingerbread designs. Doris was predeceased by husband Parry, son Parry W.and granddaughter Susan; survived by 3 daughters […]
2017-05-06 * Gladys Adams Merryman
Merryman, Gladys Adams, – 91, of Ocean City, NJ passed away at home on May 6, 2017 with her family by her side. Her one son, Charles B. Merryman, passed away two years ago before her. Surviving are one brother, Joseph Adams of Galloway, three children, Carol Lavis, Robert Merryman both of Ocean City, and […]
2016-2017 Historian Raymond Dunbar
2016-2017 Historian – Raymond Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 itisdun4ever@aol.com
2017-2018 Historian – Raymond Dunbar
Historian: Raymond Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 itisdun4ever@aol.com
2016-2017 Treasurer Fran Dunbar
2016-2017 Treasurer – Frances Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 (585) 328-1617 itisdun@aol.com
2017-2018 Treasurer – Fran Dunbar
Treasurer: Fran Dunbar – Rochester, NY 14619 – itisdun@aol.com – (585) 328-1617
2016-2017 Secretary Doris Rush-Lopez
2016-2017 Secretary – Doris Rush-Lopez Franklinville NJ 08332 secretary@thelakefamilyhistoricalassociation.com
2016-2017 Vice President Richard T Dow III
2016-2017 Vice President Richard T Dow III Mount Holly NJ 08060 richarddow3@msn.com
2017-2018 Vice President – Richard Dow III
Vice President: Richard T Dow III – Mount Holly NJ 08060 – richarddow3@msn.com
2017-2018 2nd Vice President – (None Elected)
2nd Vice President: None elected
2017-2018 Vice President – Richard Dow III
Vice President: Richard T Dow III – Mount Holly NJ 08060 – richarddow3@msn.com
2017-2018 President – Dr Janice Betts
President: Dr. Janice Betts – Woodbine, NJ 08270 – jlbetts@comcast.net – (609) 628-2266
2016-2017 President Janice Betts
2016-2017 President – Dr. Janice Betts Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 628-2266 jlbetts@comcast.net
Amendment to the Constitution Approved August 26, 2017
Article V Section I previously read: “There shall be an annual meeting of the Association on the second Thursday of September of each year, at the place decided on at the previous annual meeting. The Executive Committee shall have the power to change this date for any single meeting, and to arrange for special meetings […]
1880s * Drawings by Leon Lake late 1800’s
Drawings Submitted by Anne Crispin
2005-10-05 Got wick? Handmade Gift Shoppe, handmade by Doris Rush-Lopez
I create natural wax candles, natural soaps, bath and body products, crocheted tea, kitchen or bathroom towels and other items, all things handmade with love! 703-828-SOAP (7627) Got wick? Handmade Gift Shoppe website Got wick? Handmade Gift Shoppe on Facebook
2009-03-29 Aiden Wilde, son of Stephen and Brenda Wilde
Brenda and her husband Stephen Wilde welcomed their son Aiden on March 29, 2009. Her twin sister, Melissa, had her little boy just a month before! Melissa and Brenda are the great-granddaughters of Gladys and (late) Leslie Lake through their daughter Leslie Esposito-Orman and granddaughter Virginiaanne McInnes.
2009 William Conover, son of Ryan and Melissa Conover
Melissa and Ryan Conover welcomed a new son, William on February? , 2009. Her twin sister, Brenda, had her little boy just a month later! Melissa and Brenda are the great-granddaughters of Gladys and (late) Leslie Lake through their daughter Leslie Esposito-Orman and granddaughter Virginiaanne McInnes.
2009-09-27 Icelynn Johanna Elliott daughter of Gary Elliot and Cheryl Cathcart
On September 27, 2009, Cheryl Cathcart, daughter of Millie Kirkner, and Gary Elliott welcomed a baby girl, weighing in at 5 lbs. and 11 oz. named Icelynn Johanna Elliott.
2009-10-01 Elizabeth Nichole Crowley daughter of Christopher Jude Crowley and Sara Crowley
On October 1, 2009 Christopher Jude Crowley II (son of Rebekah D. Lake Crowley) and his wife Sarah had their first child, a girl named Elizabeth Nichole. “Jude” is the grandson of Harry Vincent Lake and great-grandson of Vincent Ira “Bud” Lake.
2009-11-23 Christopher DiSario Son of Jeff and Monique (Lake) DiSario
Jeff and Monique (Lake) DiSario of California welcomed Christopher on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:16 am. He was 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 inches long. He joins 2 brothers, Nathan and Caleb, and two sisters, Jordan and Adrianna. Monique is the daughter of Thomas and Renate Lake of Rusk, Texas, and granddaughter of […]
2010-01-29 Wendy Lake Huffman, Interior Designer, Published
More news: Wendy Lake Huffman, Interior Designer has been published! http://www.spacessocal.com/decor-and-design/ci_14241867
2010-06-12 Travis Huffman and Lucy Eddone
Travis Huffman and Lucy Eddone will be married on June 12, 2010 in Shell Beach California. Travis is the son of Ronald Huffman and Wendy Lake Huffman (grandson of Gladys and (late) Leslie Lake.)
2010-01-21 Robert Lake, son of Robert (Drew) Lake and Fatima Lake
Robert (Drew) Lake and Fatima Lake welcomed a new son, Robert on January 21, 2010. Congratulations on their firstborn.
2009-05-17 * Phoebe Elizabeth Barrett Faunce
Phoebe Elizabeth Barrett Faunce, 98, Passed away May 17, 2009.
2009-10-17 * Dorothy A Lake
Dorothy A. Lake, 87, widow of Rev. Calvin M. Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast. Born April 19, 1922 in Collingswood, NJ, Mrs. Lake was the daughter of the late Robert Armstrong and Grace Mathaur Armstrong. She was a pastor’s wife and homemaker. She […]
2009-10-23 * Barbara (Lake) Lowe
Barbara Lowe, 80, passed away on October 23, 2009. More information will be available as we receive it. She is the daughter of Sarah (Lake) Somers and Ed Somers. She was born August 18, 1929 in New Jersey and moved to California 71 years ago, with only a handful of trips back to New Jersey since […]
2009-11-16 * Joseph Nathaniel Vincent
Joseph Vincent, 14 months. Baby Joseph went to be with Jesus November 16, 2009. He is the infant son of Kathleen and Charles Vincent and twin brother of Joshua. He is survived by his parents and his five brothers, Joshua, Christopher, Benjamin, Timothy, and John Paul. Thank you all so much for your prayers, we had so […]
2009 Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship Award to OCHS Student
Dr. Janice Lake Betts, President presented the Lake Family Scholarship in the amount of $500 on June 2, 2009 to Tyler Dougherty, a senior at Ocean City High School
“Lady Moody’s House” Now Designated a Historical Landmark
On October 8, 2015, the property forever known as “Lady Moody’s House” was designated a Landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission! Thanks to all who helped! For more information, Extra, Extra, Read all about it!
The Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship Program
The Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship Program is an award given yearly to an Ocean City High School student in their senior year, in the amount of $500. Entrants will submit an essay on the impact of the Lake Family on Ocean City, as we know it today. The funds for this scholarship are donated and […]
2016 Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship Award to OCHS Student
At an Awards Ceremony in Ocean City High School on June 6th, 2016, President Dr. Janice Lake Betts presented the Lake Family Historical Association Scholarship to Alexa Mealey. The award was in the amount of $500 for her essay on the impact of the Lake Family on Ocean City, as we know it today. Here […]
Share your Skills
COMMITTEES As we proceed ahead with the work for the coming years, we are in need of with many different talents. Let us know how you might help us by contacting one of the officers or by using the form below. We want to update the genealogy and could use the expertise of some one […]
2015-2016 Secretary – Doris Rush-Lopez
2015-2016 Secretary – Doris Rush-Lopez Franklinville NJ 08332 info@bonnysites.com
2015-2016 Historian – Raymond Dunbar
2015-2016 Historian – Raymond Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 itisdun4ever@aol.com
2015-2016 Assistant Treasurer – Harry Lake
2015-2016 Assistant Treasurer – Harry Lake Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 927-0296 hvlake@us.ibm.com
2015-2016 Treasurer – Richard Dow III
2015-2016 Treasurer – Richard T Dow III Mount Holly NJ 08060 richarddow3@msn.com
2015-2016 2nd Vice President – Cynthia Abel
2015-2016 2nd Vice President – Cynthia Abel Bristol PA 19007 fwabel@msn.com
2014-03-21 Avelyn Grace Almeyda daughter of Juan E Almeyda III and Sarah Vellner
Born to Juan E Almeyda III and Sarah Vellner, a girl on March 21, 2014. Her name is Avelyn Grace Almeyda. Grandmother is Doris Rush-Lopez, whose grandmother is Mildred Ida Lake.
1957 Newspaper Article about the Lake Family Reunion
Click to access 09-1957.pdf This article is no longer available online. I will try to obtain a photocopy if copyright laws allow it. -Doris
2018-2019 Board Member
Board Member – city, ST zipcode phone number email@email.com
2015-2016 President – Dr Janice Lake Betts
2015-2016 President – Dr. Janice Betts Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 628-2266 jlbetts@comcast.net
2012-2013 01 President Janice Betts
2012-2013 President – Dr. Janice Betts Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 628-2266 jlbetts@comcast.net
2013-2014 01 President Janice Betts
2013-2014 President – Dr. Janice Betts Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 628-2266 jlbetts@comcast.net
2014-2015 15 Board Member Stephanie Bentley
2014-2015 Board Member – Stephanie Bentley Mechanicsville, MD 20659 jazmin30@metrocast.net
2014-2015 15 Board Member Diane Murphy
2014-2015 Board Member – Diane Murphy
2014-2015 Acting Historian – Sharon Lake
2014-2015 Acting Historian – Sharon Lake Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 276-4965 sharleelake@verizon.net
2014-2015 Secretary – Emily Rush
2014-2015 Secretary – Emily Jane Rush Mays Landing NJ 08330 ejane4@juno.com
2014-2015 Assistant Treasurer – Harry Lake
2014-2015 Assistant Treasurer – Harry Lake Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 927-0296 hvlake@us.ibm.com
2014-2015 Treasurer – Lois Carrano
2014-2015 Treasurer – Lois Carrano Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 lcarrano77@verizon.net
2014-2015 2nd Vice President – Cynthia Abel
2014-2015 2nd Vice President – Cynthia Abel Bristol PA 19007 fwabel@msn.com
2014-2015 Vice President – Fran Dunbar
2014-2015 Vice President – Frances Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 (585) 328-1617 itisdun@aol.com
2014-2015 President – Dr Janice Lake Betts
2014-2015 President – Dr. Janice Betts Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 628-2266 jlbetts@comcast.net
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Help Us Find
The Lake Family Historical Association ADDRESS UPDATE REQUEST Below are listed the names of members of the Lake Family Historical Association for which we have no current address. Do you have an updated address or know how we can reach these LAKE FAMILY MEMBERS? Please send updates to WebMaster Last Name First Name Last Known Address Anthony […]
Family Journal September 2009-August 2010
Mary Mefferd, daughter of Gladys Lake and (late) Leslie Lake is recuperating following breast surgery. She will be taking radiation treatments in the next few weeks and covets your prayers. Gladys Lake, widow of Leslie T. Lake is recuperating at home in Columbia, Tennessee following a heart attack shortly after Christmas. Email the WebMaster for […]
Cookbook Project
Please send us your favorite Lake Family Recipes using the form below for us to include in our cookbook project. If you already have a digital copy of your recipe, you can copy (ctrl c) and paste (ctrl v) the recipe text into the message box. Please include your contact information in the event […]
Genealogical Links
Please share here any links to any family and/or historical websites that are linked to the Lake Family. 1915 Lake Genealogy digital copy PDF file download
Photograph Project
At the Annual Reunion there are usually several tables of photographs available to peruse and help identify. The Lake Family Historical Association has decided to put these photographs on the website and label in such a way to enable family members and friends to identify the photographs and respond to us with the correct identity. […]