Mrs. Mabel Gaventa

September 24, 1925 - February 4, 2020

Mabel Gaventa (nee Fell) age 94 years of Repaupo died Tuesday February 4, 2020 in Inspira Hospital, Mullica Hill surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gaventa was born and raised in Paulsboro and moved to the Fell Family farm when she was thirteen. She was a 1943 graduate of Swedesboro High School. Mrs. Gaventa was a devoted member of Repaupo Methodist Church for over eighty years, member of the E.S.G. Sunday School Class and a N.J. Farm Women’s Committee member. For many years she worked the election polls in Logan Township alongside her longtime friend, Helen Swain. Mrs. Gaventa was a devoted farm wife, enjoyed canning and planning anniversary gatherings every five years. She is survived by her children, Janet Stiles of Eagle River, Alaska, Catherine and Edward Myers of Logan Twp., Ruth and Thomas Hurst of Mullica Hill, Ed and Marsha Gaventa of Logan Twp.; her grandchildren, Wendy, Scott, Mark, Brian, Kristy, Randy, Chris and Andrew and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Gaventa was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Elbert J. Gaventa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday February 8, 2020 in the Repaupo Methodist Church, 770 Paulsboro Rd., Logan Twp. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday morning after 9 AM until service time in the church. Inurnment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to the General Fund of Repaupo Church, c/o Alice Montagnoli, 112 Sherwin Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.