Smilestones
Friends and family gathered together for “Dave Day” on the bay.
‘DAVE DAY’ RAISES $5,300 FOR CANCER CENTER
The fourth annual “Dave Day,” held Aug. 11 in memory of Avalon summer resident Dave Whitnack, raised more than $5,300 for the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
Organized by Dave’s friends Johnnie Szczepaniak, DJ Frank Thorpe, Bobby Mansure and Donna Delrieu, the party took place between the homes and decks of Larry and Peggy Berren, Szczepaniak, and Gary and Sue Smith. More than 250 family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Whitnack, who owned Keystone Supply in Philadelphia and was an Avalon summer resident for more than 15 years. He lost his battle to stomach cancer in 2016.
This year’s party consisted of food and fun on the bay, Eagles-themed “Dave Day” T-shirts, and raffle prizes from area restaurants including The Watering Hull, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, The Whitebrier, Icona, Fred’s Tavern and Bobby Dee’s Rock ’n Chair.
Visit http://givingpages.upenn.edu/rememberingdave if you would still like to donate.
Look What the Stork Brought!
JOHN JOSEPH CREMIN V
John Joseph Cremin V made first-time parents of Jack and Joyce Cremin, of Chadds Ford, Pa., on June 27. Baby Jack weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20½ inches long. His grandparents include Jack and Reggie Polsenberg, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Avalon, and Debbie Cremin of Philadelphia and the late Jack Cremin. His great-grandmother is Mary Hudak, of Swainton and Naples, Fla. Jack’s mom Joyce leads the restaurant marketing for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants and his dad is a sales and project manager for Tremco. The couple met on Seven Mile Beach during Fourth of July weekend several years ago, only to realize that their families have known each other for more than 30 years. The entire family has enjoyed baby Jack’s first summer in Avalon and is looking forward to many more.
PENNY ELOISE WIERMAN
Penny Eloise Wierman made first-time parents of Sam and Elissa Wierman, of Avalon, on July 5. She was born at Shore Medical Center weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19¼ inches long. Her grandparents include Sam Wierman, of Stone Harbor; Beth Bozzelli, of Cape May Court House; and Diane and Dr. Tom Hanak, of Wynnewood, Pa. Penny’s dad, Sam, is a Seven Mile Beach native, a former member of the Avalon Beach Patrol, and owns the Ide Insurance Agency in Stone Harbor, along with his father. Her mom, Elissa, grew up spending summers in Avalon and now serves as a physician’s assistant for Cape Regional Medical Associates.
Tying the Knot
CLARKE, TIZ MARRY
Corey Clarke and Ralph Tiz Jr. were married July 21 at the Abbie Holmes Estate in Ocean View. Corey is the daughter of Mary Clarke, of Dennis Township, and Brian Clarke, of Upper Township, and Ralph is the son of Ralph and Norine Tiz, of Avalon Links in Swainton. The groom grew up in Avalon and met Corey about eight years ago while working at a restaurant in town. They reconnected about three years ago and started dating. Corey works in accounting for Community Realty Management in Pleasantville and Ralph is the market manager for Sherwin-Williams in Wildwood. The newlyweds reside in Tuckahoe with their dog, King, and their cat, George.
