Editing Audubon, New Jersey (section)

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Audubon, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Audubon include:

* [[Edward Clyde Benfold]] (1931–1952), a [[United States Navy]] sailor who was posthumously awarded the [[Medal of Honor]] for his actions during the [[Korean War]]<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB5CEBE9BA8D813&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "A New Book Chronicles Audubon's Ties To Ship The USS Benfold, Named For A Korean War Hero From Town, Enjoys A Special Relationship With Borough Residents."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', September 19, 1999. Accessed February 26, 2011. "It's not your typical exchange program. The citizens of Audubon and the USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer based in San Diego - and named after Audubon Korean War hero Edward C. Benfold - have a special relationship."</ref>
* [[Nelson V. Brittin]] (1920–1951), [[Korean War]] veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously<ref>Staff. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/436904929 "Audubon war hero has ship named in his honor"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', October 22, 2000. Accessed December 25, 2013. "The ship is named for Army Sgt. 1st Class Nelson Brittin, who was killed in the Korean War on March 7, 1951, during a heroic action under enemy fire."</ref>
* [[Mario Cerrito]] (born 1984), filmmaker, writer and producer known in the horror/thriller genre<ref>Lawrence, Ryan. [https://thesunpapers.com/2020/09/25/movie-magic-mantua-filmmaker-gets-horror-movie-vet-to-direct-his-script/ "Movie Magic: Mantua filmmaker gets horror movie vet to direct his script"], ''Mantua News'', September 25, 2020. Accessed January 26, 2022. "Born and bred in South Jersey, Cerrito grew up in Audubon and went to high school in Woodstown before settling in Mantua five years ago with his wife, Charmaine, and their now 4-year-old son, Mario Cerrito IV, and his 11-year-old stepdaughter, Summer Schaefer."</ref>
* [[Joe Flacco]] (born 1985), NFL quarterback for the [[Indianapolis Colts]]<ref>[http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071104/SPORTS/711040363 "Flacco anchors high-powered Blue Hens offense"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', November 4, 2007. Accessed November 29, 2007. "Joe Flacco just has a way about him.... That's why Flacco is so suited for the role of starting quarterback for the University of Delaware's football team. The former Audubon High School star is sure-handed, sure-footed and just gets it done on the football field, always has."</ref>
* [[Bill Laxton]] (born 1948), former MLB pitcher who played in all or part of five seasons in the majors between 1970 and 1977<ref name=PI1999/>
* [[Brett Laxton]] (born 1973), former MLB pitcher who played in parts of two seasons for the [[Oakland Athletics]] and the [[Kansas City Royals]]<ref name=PI1999>Narducci, Marc. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150416081401/http://articles.philly.com/1999-06-21/news/25500492_1_day-gift-major-leagues-brett-laxton "Son Delivers A Big-league Gift To Father Bill Laxton Of Audubon Learned His Son Was Promoted To The Oakland Athletics."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', June 21, 1999. Accessed October 10, 2015. "Laxton, a 1992 graduate of Audubon High School, was a starting pitcher in the minor leagues, but will work in long relief for the A's. 'It's the nicest Father's Day gift I've ever gotten,' his father said yesterday from his Audubon home.... If anybody knows that feeling, it's Bill Laxton. A 1966 graduate of Audubon, he spent parts of five major-league seasons as a pitcher for the Phillies, the San Diego Padres, and the Detroit Tigers."</ref>
* [[Edward Longacre]] (born 1946), historian and writer<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/316818229/ "Author seeking Civil War data"], ''[[Home News Tribune|The Home News]]'', October 12, 1975. Accessed January 26, 2022, via [[Newspapers.com]] "Audubon - Author Edward G. Longacre, who is researching a history of the 12th N.J. Volunteer Infantry, 1862-65, i3 seeking wartime letters, diaries, memoirs and photographs."</ref>
* [[Vic Obeck]] (1917–1979), football coach and executive<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/ObecVi20.htm Vic Obeck], Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed February 26, 2011.</ref><ref>Dean, Robert. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7hcjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aEYDAAAAIBAJ&dq=vic%20obeck%20audubon&pg=1472%2C2457328 Popularity Of Football Owes Much to Vic Obeck: McGill Coach Unofficial Ambassador of Good-Will for Fall Pastime], ''The Canadian Register'', October 2, 1948. Accessed February 26, 2011. "When Vic was of high school age, his family moved to New Jersey, where he starred on the Audubon High School eleven, New Jersey high school champions."</ref>
* [[Merl Reagle]] (1950–2015), nationally syndicated [[crossword puzzle]] constructor<ref>Zimmer, Josh. [http://www.sptimes.com/2003/12/26/news_pf/Northoftampa/Meet_the_crossword_ma.shtml "Meet the crossword mastermind"], ''[[St. Petersburg Times]]'', December 26, 2003. Accessed February 26, 2011. "Born in Audubon, N.J., Reagle wrote for game shows while living in Santa Monica, Calif."</ref>
* [[Samuel M. Sampler]] (1895–1979), a [[World War I]] veteran who was awarded the [[Medal of Honor]]<ref>Staff. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/436858743 "Parade in Audubon honors war hero"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', April 18, 1999. Accessed December 24, 2013. "Army Cpl. Samuel M. Sampler, a Decatur, Texas, native who settled in Audubon after World War I."</ref>
* [[William Siri]] (1919–2004), a co-leader of the first American expedition to successfully climb [[Mount Everest]] who served as President of the [[Sierra Club]] (1964–1966)<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CC&s_site=contracostatimes&p_multi=CC&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1064A0FDB85D62D2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Sierra Club Luminary, Everest Trekker Dies At 85,  A Passion For Defending Natural Resources Led Siri To Become A Top Advocate For Bay Area Preservation As 'Save The Bay' President"], ''[[Contra Costa Times]]'', September 5, 2004. Accessed December 25, 2013. "Born in Audubon NJ in 1919 Siri was educated at the University of Chicago and later helped design and build atomic bombs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee."</ref>
* [[Anne McConaghie Volp]] (1921–2010), [[field hockey]] player and coach, who was a member of the [[United States women's national field hockey team]] for 14 years and the team captain for five of those years<ref>Naedele, Walter F. [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/obituaries/20100530_Anne_Volp__field_hockey_star.html "Anne Volp, field hockey star"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', May 30, 2010. Accessed January 16, 2021. "Born in Audubon, Camden County, Mrs. Volp was a 1939 graduate of Audubon High School, where she was on the basketball, softball, tennis, and swimming teams. She played field hockey well enough to be on the all-South Jersey team for two years."</ref>
* [[John L. White]] (1930–2001), politician who served in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] and [[New Jersey Senate]]<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=john-l-white-jack&pid=130545074 "John L. (Jack) White Obituary"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', October 10, 2001. Accessed August 30, 2017. "Born and raised in Audubon graduate of Audubon H.S. in 1948."</ref>