Florence A. Hammer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Florence A. Hammer (nee Farren) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Born in Philadelphia to John A. and Alice M. Farren, Florence was 96 years old. She was a resident of Edgewater Park, NJ and formerly of Tuckerton, Delran, Philadelphia and Elkton, SD. Beloved wife of 74 years to the late Floyd I. Hammer who passed in December 2018. Loving mother of John A. (Sue Ann) Hammer and David M. (Donna M.) Hammer. Grandmother of Michele (Thomas), Michael (Rose), Lynne (Richard), Deborah (Thomas), and Kimberly (Joseph). Great grandmother of Reina, Katelyn, Dakota, Richard, Brooke, Cara, Carl, Erin and Paige. Florence was the last surviving sister of Alice Cagley, Edith Gessay and Caroline Poskus-Enders. During WWII, Florence worked as “Rosie the Welder”. Before and after WWII, Florence worked as a waitress at the Melrose Diner, sales clerk at Strawbridge and Clothier, telephone operator for a large Philadelphia Law Firm and a secretary for Tropicana Resorts. Florence and Floyd enjoyed touring the country in their trailer traveler cruising with family, visiting family and friends across the USA, reading and volunteering. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, June 25th, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church 2618 New Albany Road Cinnaminson, NJ. The Celebration of Life will follow at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment at NJ Veterans Cemetery at a later time. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice 3906 Church Rd. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. To share your memories of Florence, please visit www.givnish.com

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Florence A. Hammer

April 25, 1926 - June 19, 2022