Press of Atlantic City
Thursday, May 08, 2003 

BETHEL, JOHN HORACE, 90, of Cape May Court House, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 
Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cape May Court House to the late William 
John and Ethel D. (Richardson) Bethel and was a lifetime resident of this area. He earlier attended 
the First Baptist Church of Cape May Court House. He was a 32nd degree Mason of Cannon 
Lodge #104, an exempt Middle Township fireman, a former Shriner, and a former shipbuilder at 
Stowman's Shipyard. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman, loved motorcycling, and enjoyed 
camping. During World War II, he was a civil service employee for the Naval Department as a tug 
boat captain in Pearl Harbor.


Mr. Bethel is survived by his son, Bob of Cape May Court House; his step daughter, Carol 
McLaughlan of Erma; his five grandchildren; and his three great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his wife, Mary, on February 8, 2002. Funeral services are private. Condolences at:


www.radzieta.com


Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362.