Services Set For World War II Vet From Moorestown

Russell L. Gunning, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away on May 11, 2019, at the age of 93. Russ was a lifelong resident of Moorestown and served in the US Army during WWII. He and was retired from the Township of Moorestown after many years with the Department of Public Works.

Russ was a life member of the Moorestown Emergency Squad, and was the oldest living life member of the Relief Engine Company, holding various positions with the department. He is an exempted member of the NJ State Fireman Relief Association. He will be remembered as a kind, generous man to all that knew him and loved him.

Husband of the late Helen “Betty” Gunning. Devoted father of Marlene (Thomas) Yohnnson, Richard (Crystal) Gunning. Loving grandfather of Emily & Eric Gunning, Thomas Yohnnson Jr, Brian Yohnnson and Melissa Tait. Great Grandfather of Cheyenne, Brooke and Taylor Yohnnson and Hunter Tait.

Viewing is Wednesday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home, 78 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ. Funeral service is Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 6 South Poplar Avenue in Maple Shade, with a viewing from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the church. Interment is at Morgan Cemetery in Cinnaminson.

Please no Flowers. Memorial contributions to Relief Engine Co. Antique Fund, PO Box 215, Moorestown, NJ. O8057. or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.