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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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… […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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Secretary: Doris Rush-Lopez - Franklinville NJ 08332 - secretary@thelakefamilyhistoricalassociation.com - (661) 525-3326
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 !!!
Reserve online for the Reunion! Recreation in Ocean City Summer of 2018 AUGUST 25, 2018 Starting at 10 am at the Ocean City Tabernacle 550 Wesley Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226 Read 2018 newsletter online Please note: Correct zip code for mail-in reservations: 14619 [widgets_on_pages id=”1″]
New! Reserve online for the Reunion! Please note: Correct zip code for mail-in reservations: 14619 2017 Lake Family Reunion Registration Form Download PDF form of this Itinerary 2017 ANNUAL LAKE FAMILY REUNION AUGUST 26, 2017Schedule for the Day 10:00-12:30 PM Ocean City Tabernacle–Registration. Register and spend time with family members […]
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 […]
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 […]
2016-2017 Secretary - Doris Rush-Lopez Franklinville NJ 08332 secretary@thelakefamilyhistoricalassociation.com
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 […]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
More news: Wendy Lake Huffman, Interior Designer has been published! http://www.spacessocal.com/decor-and-design/ci_14241867
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.)
Robert (Drew) Lake and Fatima Lake welcomed a new son, Robert on January 21, 2010. Congratulations on their firstborn.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 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 […]
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 […]
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THE 2016 REUNION IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 27, 2016 9 am to 4 pm in Ocean City Please check back again for more information! Sign up for the newsletters with this link and we will notify you of all events We are supposed to have our first Board […]
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.
http://newspapers.oceancitylibrary.org/Data/1950-1969/SentinelLedger/1957/09-1957.pdf This article is no longer available online. I will try to obtain a photocopy if copyright laws allow it. -Doris
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2015-2016 Vice President - Frances Dunbar Rochester, NY 14619 (585) 328-1617 itisdun@aol.com
2014-2015 Acting Historian - Sharon Lake Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 276-4965 sharleelake@verizon.net
If you choose postal mail notifications only, your email will only be used for emergency communication. Only email is required, but it is recommended to add your name also. You will only be added to the list if you follow through by clicking the link in the opt-in email sent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]