On May 2, 2017. Age 69. (nee Berstler) Of Gloucester Township. Formerly of Gloucester City. Beloved daughter of the late William C. Berstler and the late Anna Mae Wallace Hirshorn, step-daughter of the late Dr. Arthur E. Hirshorn, Sr. Survived by her two sons, Robert Brooks and Michael Power; her grandchildren; her brother, Arthur E. Hirshorn, Jr., her "sister", Art's wife, Sharon Hirshorn; nephews and nieces, Elliot and Karla Hirshorn, Michael and Jenna Harrold and Richard and Tiffany Harrold. Predeceased by her nephew, the late Sgt. Zacharie G. Hirshorn (surviving wife Melissa Hirshorn).
Laura loved serving her community in many ways including as a committee woman in Gloucester Township and as an advocate for military members and their families. She was an avid photographer and many of her pictures hang in various Camden County locations. She was also a longtime former employee of the American Red Cross.
A memorial service for Laura will be announced in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made in Laura's honor to Sgt. Zach's Freedom Foundation. This foundation is named in memory of Laura's nephew and raises funds for treatment of Veterans with PTSD. You can donate online at www.SgtZach.org or by mail to, Sgt. Zach's Freedom Foundation, 227 N Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Please memo: Laura A. Power. Memorial and sympathy cards may be sent to the Hirshorn Residence, 1038 Sussex Ave., Deptford, NJ 08096.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Laura A. Power. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142