Mrs. Conaghy Dies, Former Jail Matron
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Mrs. Conaghy Dies,
Former Jail Matron
Mrs. Theodosia Conaghy, 82, died Saturday in the home of a nephew, Eli E. Conaghy, of 704 Berkley st., with whom she lived. She was born in Gloucester City and lived in Camden most of her life.
She served for 27 years as matron of the Camden County Jail and retired from that position six years ago. A former member of the Sixth Ward Republican Club, she was an active member in the Ninth Ward Republican Club. She was also a member of the Ladies of the Moose, the Army and Navy Women's Auxiliary, the Welcome Social Club and the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Katharine Abrams, of Camden.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the Frank J. Leonard Funeral Home, 1541 Broadway, where friends may call Tuesday night.
Mrs. Theodosia Conaghy, 82, died Saturday in the home of a nephew, Eli E. Conaghy, of 704 Berkley st., with whom she lived. She was born in Gloucester City and lived in Camden most of her life.
She served for 27 years as matron of the Camden County Jail and retired from that position six years ago. A former member of the Sixth Ward Republican Club, she was an active member in the Ninth Ward Republican Club. She was also a member of the Ladies of the Moose, the Army and Navy Women's Auxiliary, the Welcome Social Club and the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Katharine Abrams, of Camden.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the Frank J. Leonard Funeral Home, 1541 Broadway, where friends may call Tuesday night.
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