FLORENCE LILLIAN ROUGHGARDEN of Rocky Mount, N. C., formerly of OCEAN GROVE,
died suddenly on March 12, 2002, at the North Bay
Hospital while vacationing in New Port Richey, Fla.
She was the first woman in New Jersey to pass the state
boards to become a registered Electro-Encephlogram
Technician and worked many years in that profession
retiring from the Jersey Shore Medical Center in 1983.
Born in Haverhill, Mass., she grew up in Newark. While
residents of Short Hills, she and her first husband were
instrumental in the establishment of the first United
Cerebral Palsy Center which opened in Belleville in the
1950's. In the late 70's and 80's, she and her second
husband, Len who died in January 1985, owned and operated
the House by the Sea Hotel in Ocean Grove. During her
eleven years as a resident of Tall Pines at River Ridge,
New Port Richey, Fla, she worked as a volunteer in the
Cancer Hospice in that area.
She lived in Point Pleasant Beach and Rocky Mount, NC
during the past five years.
Mrs. Roughgarden was a communicant of Sacred Heart
Church, Bay Head and St. James Church in New Port Richey.
Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Tomlinson of Point
Pleasant Beach, N. J., Carol Fitzgerald of Brick and Judy
Crox of Rocky Mount, NC, a brother, Robert Lapierre of
Severn Maryland, her first husband, Matthew W. Grum of
Ocean Grove, a stepson, Bruce Roughgarden of Naples,
Fla., four grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Roman
Catholic Church, 751 Main Street, Bay Head on Tues.
morn., March 19th at 9:30. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to your local Hospice would
be appreciated.
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LLOYD
CHARLES RASMUSSEN, 80, of
OCEAN GROVE, died March 15, 2002, at the Jersey Shore
Med. Center, Neptune. He had worked as an artist
draftsman for American District Telegraph (ADT), New
York, until retiring in 1983. Mr. Rasmussen was a member
of the Belmar First United Methodist Church, the E. H.
Stokes Fire Company, the Ocean Grove Fire Police, the
Ocean Grove Citizen's Patrol, the Ocean Grove Fishing
Club and the Neptune Senior Citizens' Association. He had
volunteered time at the Neptune Police Headquarters and
he portrayed Santa Claus for many years at the Ocean
Grove Christmas Eve park celebration. He served in WWII
with the U. S. Marine Corps 4th Division and was in the
fifth wave that stormed the beaches on Iwo Jima. After
the war he served in the USMC Reserve.
Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Jersey City before
coming here twenty five years ago.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather
and great grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife of
57 years, the former Doris Flint in 2001.
Surviving are a daughter, Kris Fulton and her husband,
David of Ocean Grove, a brother, Donald Rasmussen of
Upper Montclair, a granddaughter, Laurie Beth Columbo and
her husband Stephen of Neptune, a grandson, Todd David
Fulton of Ocean Grove and a greatgrandson Tyler James
Columbo.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. morn., March
19th at 10:00 with burial following at the Riverview
Cemetery, Portland, Pa. Friends were invited to call at
the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. A Fire
Department Service was held Monday evening. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to the Belmar First
United Methodist Church, 7th and D Streets,
Belmar, N. J. 07719 would be appreciated.
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ISABEL
FRANCIS TAYLOR, 98, of Lakewood, formerly of
WANAMASSA, died March 16, 2002, at her residence. She had
worked as an elementary school teacher for the Board of
Education, Jersey City, N. J. until 1942. Mrs. Taylor was
a member of the Presbyterian Church on the Hill, Wayside
and its United Presbyterian Women.
Born in Jersey City, she had lived in Wanamass before
coming here seven years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Taylor in
1987.
Surviving are two nieces, Zada C. Aldarelli of Brick and
Caryl Francis Wittenburg of Calif. and many other nieces
and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and great grand
nieces and nephews.
A memorial ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sat. aft., March
23rd at 2:00. There were no calling hours scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Presbyterian
Church on the Hill, 10 Cold Indian Spring Road,
Wayside, N. J. 07712 would be appreciated.
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JUNE M. LETSCHE,
83, of Canterbury Tower, TAMPA, Fla., formerly of
Manasquan, died March 22, 2002 in Tampa. She had worked
as a high school teacher in Asbury Park, N. J. for more
than twenty-nine years until retiring in 1970. Mrs.
Letsche was a member of the Manasquan United Methodist
Church, Manasquan and the Monmouth County Retired
Educators Association.
Born in Ocean Grove, N. J., she had lived in Manasquan
before coming here more than fifteen years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hans Letsche, Sr. in
1987.
Surviving are two stepsons, Hans Letsche, Jr. and Carl
Letsche, both of Neptune, two nephews, K. Lee Mount of
Hazleton, Pa., and Richard Mount of Lebanon, Mo. and a
cousin, Olivia McMullen of Tampa.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. aft., March
26th at 2:00 with burial following at the Hamilton
Cemetery, Neptune, N. J. Friends were invited to call at
the funeral home on Tuesday from 1-2.
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JAMES J. PENTZ,
54, of SHARK RIVER HILLS - NEPTUNE, died March 23, 2002,
at home.
A native of New Jersey, Jim was Born in Roselle, N. J.,
and relocated with his family to Point Pleasant Beach in
1957. He was graduated from Pt. Pleasant Beach High
School in 1965 after which he attended The College of
Emporia in Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Navy
in 1969 and served for four years on the aircraft carrier
Ranger off the coast of Vietnam. In 1983 he moved to
Shark River Hills.
Jim entered real estate in 1975 working as an associate
at the Bronson and Blair Agency where he established his
specialization in marketing real estate in Ocean Grove.
He joined Avon Realty in 1981 and then established his
office at the Broadway Gates of Ocean Grove in 1989. In
1996 he found his true "home" at 78 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove, the current site of James J. Pentz,
Realtors. He was a member of the National Association of
Realtors and the Monmouth County Board of Realtors.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Karen and their nine
year old son, Joseph, who was named after Jim's father
who died in 1973. Also surviving are his mother, Janice
of Pt. Pleasant Beach, a sister, Donna Pentz and niece,
Corey, both of Jacksonville, Fla., cousins Carolyn
Bissey, Thomas Pentz, June Nace and Wendy Giarratana and
dear aunts, an uncle, cousins, a niece and a nephew. He
is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Richard
and Claire Hennig of Ocean Grove, his brother-in-law, Dr.
Richard Hennig and his wife, Pam of Fenton, Michigan and
his closest and dear friend, Richard W. Hogan of Neptune.
Jim left an indelible mark on those who knew and loved
him. He was truly a "gentle" man.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Roman Catholic Church of
the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on Wed.
morn., March 27th at 10:00 with cremation following.
Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tuesday from 6-9.
Contributions to the American Cancer Society,
801 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, N. J. 07702 would be
appreciated.
MARIAN E. ROGERS,
89, of Cornwall, Pa., formerly of COLONIAL TERRACE, died
March 23, 2002, in Cornwall.
Mrs. Rogers was a fifty-seven year member of the Ballard
United Methodist Church, Asbury Park and more recently,
the Cornwall United Methodist Church.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she had lived in Colonial
Terrace - Ocean Twp. since 1948 before coming here nine
years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Everett A. Rogers in
1974.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Edna Ward of Doylestown,
Pa., several cousins, three grandchildren, William A.
Rogers, Jr., of Neptune, Mary E. Rogers Hoerner of
Oakhurst and Sherri B. Markowitz of Faison, North
Carolina, three greatgrandchildren, Toni Marie Rogers,
Oakhurst, Maria Elizabeth Rogers of Deal and William A.
Rogers of Neptune and her sister-in-law, Mary Gail Fiske
of Lebanon, Pa.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Thurs. aft., March
28th at 2:00 with cremation following. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1-2.
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DOROTHEA A. WARD,
85, of OCEAN GROVE, died March 26, 2002.
She had worked as a secretary at the YMCA, Asbury Park.
Mrs. Ward was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove and its Frances Stern Circle. She had
attended the United Methodist Church in Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla. She was a member of the Jersey Shore
Women's Club, the Jersey Shore Hospital Federation
auxilliary, the American Heart Association and the Ocean
Grove Historical Society auxilliary.
Born in Jersey City, she had lived in Ocean Grove most of
her life.
She was predeceased by her husband, A. LeRoy Ward in
1998.
Surviving are two sons, Lester L. of Eclipse, Va. and
Chief James A. Ward of Neptune, two daughters, Bette Sue
Solakian of Wall and Jacquelyn Paczkowski of Spring Lake,
a sister, Bette Meeks of West Belmar, ten grandchildren
and nine greatgrandchildren.
A funeral ceremony was held at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean
Grove on Fri. morn., March 29th at 10:00 with burial
following at the Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, N.
J. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Thursday
from 5-9.
Those who wish may send flowers or a contribution to the St.
Paul's Methodist Church Food Bank, Embury &
New York Avenues, Ocean Grove 07756 or a charity
of your choice, would be appreciated.
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FLORENCE LAWROW,
86, of OCEAN GROVE, died March 31, 2002, at the Jersey
Shore Medical Center, Neptune.
Mrs. Lawrow was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove and its United Methodist Women. She
was formerly active at the Neptune Senior Citizens
Center. Born in Kearny, N. J., she had lived in Maplewood
before coming here thirty two years ago. She was
predeceased by her husband, Jack Lawrow in 1975.
Surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth Prazasky, with whom
she lived and Dorothy Kacperowski of Lyndhurst, four
nieces and six nephews.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wed. morning, April
3rd at 11:00 with entombment following at the Monmouth
Memorial Park Mausoleum, Tinton Falls. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from
10-11.
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MURIEL S.
EBERHARDT, 91, of NEPTUNE, died April 3,
2002, at the Neptune Rehabilitation & Care Center,
Neptune. Mrs. Eberhardt was a member of St. James
Episcopal Church, Bradley Beach and its’ Altar
Guild.
Born in Lakewood, she had lived in Fair Haven for more
than 35 years. She retired in Stuart, Fla., and Ocean
Grove. She later lived in Spring Lake Heights before
coming here two years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frederic H. Eberhardt
in 1994. Surviving are a son, Richard Eberhardt of
Middletown, a daughter, Linda Nesbitt of St. Augustine,
Fla., four grandchildren, Barbara Kelly of Oceanport,
Alison Harder of Minneapolis, MN, Scott Eberhardt of San
Francisco and Gordon Eberhardt of Middletown and a great
granddaughter, Macy Harder.
A private memorial ceremony will be held at a later date.
There are no calling hours.
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EDWIN N. BOLT,
90, of Ocean Grove, died Sunday at the Manor-by-the-Sea,
Ocean Grove. Surviving is a cousin, Dorothy Dursey of
Basking Ridge. Burial will be at the Brigadier General
Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown, N. J. There
are no calling hours nor Funeral Ceremony.
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MARGARET KRESTAN,
90, of NEPTUNE, died Thursday at King Manor Care Center,
Neptune. She had worked as a sales clerk until retiring.
She was born in Philadelphia and was predeceased by her
husband, Miles F. Krestan in 1981. Surviving is a friend
Judy Parnes. A mass of Christian Burial was offered on
Monday morn., April 22nd at 10:00 at the Holy Innocents
R. C. Church, Neptune, with burial following at the Holy
Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. There were no calling hours.
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LOUISE UMSTADTER,
101, of TOWACO, formerly of Ocean Grove died May 4, 2002,
at her residence. She had worked as a private duty
registered nurse for many years until retiring in 1971.
Mrs. Umstadter was a member of St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove and was active with the
Thursday lunch group of the Salvation Army of Asbury
Park. Born in Berlin, Germany, she had lived in
Springfield and moved to Ocean Grove in 1974 before
coming here five years ago. She was predeceased by her
husband, William Philip Umstadter in 1933. Surviving are
a niece, Winifred Ingram, with whom she lived and a
nephew Fred Lautz, Jr. of Pequannock. A funeral ceremony
was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. morn., May 7th at 11:00 with
burial following at the Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton
Falls, N. J. Friends were invited to call at the funeral
home on Tuesday from 10-11.
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DEANNA M.
SCHERRER, 61, of LONG BRANCH, died May 12,
2002, at the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She
had worked as an administrative assistant and insurance
manager in the Administrative Services Department for
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, N. J. for more
than thirty one years until retiring in 2002. Miss
Scherrer was a graduate of Monmouth College with a BA in
History and had attended St. Georges Episcopal Church by
the River, Rumson. She was secretary of the Tennent
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was born in New York City. Surviving is her mother,
Florence Scherrer of Elberon.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Thurs. morn., May
16th at 11:00 with burial following at the Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call
at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8. Those who wish
may send flowers or a contribution to the Society
for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Suite 515, 1838
Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 would be
appreciated.
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EVA L. BAHR,
98, of OCEAN GROVE, died May 16, 2002, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a
milliner for Emme Hats, New York, N. Y.
Mrs. Bahr had attended the St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove.
Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., she had lived there before
coming to Ocean Grove thirty seven years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Bahr in 1957.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews, great nieces
and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tuesday morn., May
21st at 11:00 with burial following at the Rosehill
Cemetery, Matawan. Friends were invited to call at the
funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society, 1500 Lawrence Ave., Ocean, N.
J. 07712 would be appreciated.
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ALICE NILSEN
ELLIS, 97, of OCEAN GROVE, died May 22,
2002, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. Mrs. Ellis
was a member of the First Baptist Church, Asbury Park and
the Senior Citizens Club of the Salvation Army of Asbury
Park. She was formerly a trustee of the Ocean Grove
Homeowner's Association and the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Ocean Grove First Aid Squad. She was a former member of
the Greenwood Baptist Church and the Memorial Baptist
Church, both of Brooklyn.
Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., she had lived in Brooklyn and
summered in Ocean Grove since 1931 before moving here in
1965. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles B.
Ellis in 1982. Surviving are a grand nephew and a grand
niece.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. morn., May
28th at 11:00 with burial following at the Woodlawn
Cemetery, Bronx, N. Y. There were no calling hours.
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ANGELINA
“JULIE” SCANNAPIECO, 73, of
NEPTUNE, died May 28, 2002, at the Neptune Rehab. &
Care Ctr., Neptune. She had worked as a seamstress for
Roxanne Swimsuits, Neptune for more than forty years
until retiring in 1990.
Miss Scannapieco was a communicant at Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel R. C. Church, Asbury Park and a member of the
International Lady Garment Worker's Union. Born in
Neptune, N. J., she had lived here all her life.
Surviving aretwo nephews, Thomas M. and his wife, Denise
and daughter Deena of Jackson and Michael and his wife,
Diana, a son, Michael, Jr. and children, Michael, Angela,
Nina and grandson, Anthony and an uncle and several
aunts.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
R. C. Church, Asbury Avenue at Pine Street, Asbury Park
on Fri. morn., May 31st at 10:00 with burial following at
the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited
to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove on Thurs. from 2-4 and 7-9. Those who
wish may send flowers or a contribution to Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Church would be appreciated.
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MARIAN FOGAL,
76, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the
Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She worked as a
commercial artist for Alexander's Department Store, and
J. J. Newberry Department Stores, both in New York City.
She was a member of the New Jersey Audubon Society and
the Littoral Society. She was a graduate of Cooper Union
Art School, New York City.
Born in Asbury Park, she lived in New York City before
moving to Ocean Grove 10 years ago.
Surviving are a brother, Douglas W. Fogal of Jim Thorpe,
Pa., a sister, Jean B. Smart of Williston, Vt., a close
friend, Lois Coderre of Lakewood, and seven nieces and
nephews.
Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Ave. Ocean Grove on Saturday, June 8th,
from 11:00 to Noon. There was a Memorial Ceremony at
Noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the New
Jersey Audubon Society, P. O. Box 542, Red Bank
07701 would be appreciated.
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ELLEN RUTH
MUELLER, 90, of OCEAN GROVE, died Friday,
June 28, 2002 at the Sky View Health Care Center,
Croton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Mrs. Mueller had worked as an
executive secretary for the Bayer Corp., New York City
until retiring. She was born in Newark, N. J. Surviving
are a daughter, Cynthia Brownell of Chappaqua, N. Y.
A graveside ceremony was held at the Monmouth Memorial
Park Mausoleum on Sat. morn., July 6th at 10:00 with
entombment following. There were no calling hours. In
lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Presbyterian
Church on the Hill, 10 Cold Indian Spring Road, Wayside
07712, would be appreciated.
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GOLDIE G. SIMON,
87, of BRADLEY BEACH formerly of Edison, died Saturday,
July 29, 2002 at home. With her late husband, Frank, she
had owned Simon's Sweet Shop, Edison, then Simon's
Apartments in Miami, Fla., and later, Simon's Fruit and
Vegetables, Edison. Mrs. Simon was a member of the Bayard
Street Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick and the Ladies
Noodle Club. She was a great cook and baker and she and
her husband loved to travel with friends. Born in New
Brunswick, she was a lifelong resident of Edison before
coming here in March. She was predeceased in 1994 by her
husband of 55 years and by a sister Mary Ogorzalek.
Surviving are a son, Frank D. Simon and his wife, Adele,
of Edison, a daughter, Barbara L. Toth and her husband,
Charles, of Bradley Beach, a sister, Delores
"Dee" Gulotta of Edison, five grandchildren,
Christopher, Susan, and Robert Toth all of Bradley Beach,
and Jennifer and Frank D. Simon, Jr., both of Edison and
many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. There
were no calling hours scheduled.
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STEWART RUSHTON,
84, of Tinton Falls, formerly of INTERLAKEN, died
Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center,
Neptune. He was formerly the owner of Rushton's Inc.,
Asbury Park, an office equipment and supplies business
founded by his father, Alfred, in the early 1900's. Mr.
Rushton retired in 1988. He was an avid fly fisherman and
was the owner of Grants Camps, Rangeley, Maine for many
years.
Mr. Rushton was a member of the Wayside Gun Club, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1333, Asbury Park and the
Presbyterian Church on The Hill, Wayside, where he had
served as a Deacon. He was a graduate of the Asbury Park
High School and Murray State University, Murray,
Kentucky. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WW II,
serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.
Born in Asbury Park, he was a life long resident of
Interlaken before moving to Tinton Falls. He was
predeceased by a son, Alfred Turk Rushton. Surviving are
his wife, Naomi Turk Rushton, a son, Dr. Stewart Rushton,
Jr., of Hope, Arkansas, a daughter, Penny Vaccaro of
Interlaken, and five grandchildren. A funeral ceremony
was held at the Presbyterian Church on the Hill, 10 Cold
Indian Spring Road, Wayside, on Sat. morn., July 13th at
11:00 with burial following at the Monmouth Memorial
Park, Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the
church from 10:30 until the time of the ceremony. In lieu
of flowers, a contribution to the Deacon's Fund
of the Presbyterian Church on The Hill or to a charity of
your choice would be appreciated.
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GERALD D. PROFITA,
73, of BRADLEY BEACH and DELRAY BEACH, FL, died Thursday,
at home in New Jersey. He was the president of Benjamin
F. Shaw Construction Company, Wilmington, DE until
retiring in 1985. He was a United States Marine Corps
veteran of WW II. Mr. Profita was born in Jersey City and
was pre-deceased by a son, Scott Profita, in 2001.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Kough Profita, five sons,
Gerald Thomas, of Wall Twp., Michael, of Tenafly,
Kenneth, of Centerville, DE, Robert, of Neptune City and
John, of Bradley Beach, a daughter, Jeanmarie Curley of
Gaithersburg, MD, 21 grandchildren Leslie, Kristin,
Amanda, Tracie, Michelle, G. Daniel, Hillary, Nicholas,
Terry, Katie, Lizzie, Jessica, Ashley, Jaci, Erin, and
Mason Profita, Matthew, Colin, Adam, and Gillian Curley
and Anthony Limauro, and three great grandchildren, Sage,
Liam and Emily. A mass of Christian Burial was offered at
the Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension, 501 Brinley
Avenue, Bradley Beach on Monday morn., July 29th at
10:00. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the The Scott Profita Scholarship Fund at St.
Vincent Ferrer, 810 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach, FL
33483 would be appreciated.
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WILLIAM W. GILL,
64, of ASBURY PARK died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at the
Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. He had worked as a
bridge operator for the State of New Jersey until
retiring. Mr. Gill was the former owner of Bill's
Luncheonette at the Asbury Park Convention Hall for many
years. He was a longtime resident of Avon, Asbury Park
and Neptune City. He was predeceased by his parents,
Walter J. and Estelle Friedman Gill. Surviving are a
cousin Carol Murphy of Toms River. No funeral ceremony
has been scheduled. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the American Diabetes Association, 19 Schoolhouse
Road, Somerset, N. J. 08873 or a charity of your choice
would be appreciated.
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CORINE EGGERS,
66, of OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at
home. She had worked for Grants Department Store, Little
Silver until retiring. She was a member of the Keyport
United Methodist Church. Born in Keyport, she lived there
before moving to Ocean Grove 17 years ago. She was
predeceased by her brother, John Keith Booket in 1996 and
by her mother Dorothy Reynolds Booket in 1988. Surviving
are her sister Shirley Brautigam of Asbury Park and many
nieces and nephews. Interment was private.
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THOMAS B. REARICK,
45, of OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at
home. He was a self employed house painter. He was a
member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove.
Born in Neptune, he had lived all of his life at the
Jersey Shore. Surviving are his son, Christopher Rearick
of Farmingdale, a brother James C. Rearick of Clarksburg
and a sister, Betsy Meeker of Wall Township. A memorial
ceremony was held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove on Sat. aft.,
Sept 28th at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54
Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove 07756 would be
appreciated.
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JOSEPH GIACCHI,
85, of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at
the St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch. He was a
sanitation worker for the New York City Department of
Sanitation until retiring. He was born in New York.
Surviving are his wife, Josephine Benestante Giacchi, two
sons, Joseph of New York and John of Neptune, a daughter,
JoAnne DiPadova of Ocean Grove, a brother, Pat Giacchi of
Bronx, two sisters, Rose Delvecchio of Brooklyn and Mary
Giacchi of Rockland County, NY. A graveside ceremony was
held at the Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum on Mon. aft.,
Sept. 30th at 12:00 with entombment following. There were
no calling hours.
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JAN KOLENDO,
98, of Bradley Beach, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at the
Imperial Care Center, Neptune. Born in Poland, he was a
police officer there and he later worked for Wallace and
Tiernan, a manufacturer of heavy equipment in New Jersey.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in a Polish
regiment under British command during several campaigns
in Europe. Surviving are his wife, Olga Zylicz Kolendo, a
daughter and son in law, Janina and Robert Muller of Cape
Coral, Fla., three grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on
Friday October 11, 2002. A graveside ceremony followed at
the Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.
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DONNA A. MALONE
of OCEAN GROVE, died October 19, 2002, at the Jersey
Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She was the owner and
proprietor of Gingerbreads on Main Avenue in Ocean Grove
for more than ten years. Mrs. Malone was an active member
of the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce and was active in
the Ocean Grove community. Born in Paterson, N. J., she
had lived here more than ten years.
Surviving are her husband, G. Lee Lampron, two brothers,
Jack Weiss and his wife, Jennifer, of Bozeman, MT and
Robert Weiss and his wife, Karen, of Hawthorne, her
mother, Dolores Havens Weiss of Asbury Park, a nephew,
Robbie Weiss of Hawthorne and Charleye and Max, her
beloved standard poodles.
A memorial ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wed. morn., Oct.
23rd at 11:00. There were no calling hours. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to your favorite Ocean
Grove charity would be appreciated.
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TREVOR JAMES
BARRINGTON "TJ" STOCKDALE, 21, of
OCEAN GROVE, died October 24, 2002, on Long Key, Florida
as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Neptune,
a life long resident of Ocean Grove, TJ was a senior at
Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida. TJ was a
graduate of Neptune High School where he earned varsity
letters in wrestling and tennis. He was a member of St.
Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove and the U. S.
Lifesaving Association. He had recently served as a
Lieutenant of the Ocean Grove Lifeguard Squad and was
active in local lifeguard competitions. He was a member
of the OG Surfing Association, an avid world-traveled
surfer and a long time employee of Easternlines Surf
Shop, Belmar, NJ.
Surviving are his parents, Daniel R. and Wendy Child
Stockdale of Ocean Grove, a sister, Casie Allyson
Stockdale of Ocean Grove and Fairbanks, Alaska, his
maternal grandmother, Anne B. Child of Avon, eight aunts
and uncles, Thomas and Kenneth Child and Barbara Pigman
of Avon, Richard Child of Belmar, Holly Hannum of North
East, Md., Douglas Child of Berwyn, Pa., Linda Warren of
Pegosa Springs, Colo. and Kerry Duke of Neptune and many
cousins and loving friends. TJ lived life to the fullest
and brought much joy to everyone around him. He will be
missed by all.
A funeral ceremony was held at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean
Grove on Thurs. morn., Oct. 31st at 11:00. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution in TJ's name to the Ocean
Grove Lifeguard Squad in care of the Ocean Grove
Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean
Grove 07756, would be appreciated.
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IRENE M. LOWRY,
89, of OCEAN GROVE, died November 1, 2002, at her
residence, the Francis Asbury Manor, Ocean Grove. She had
been the assistant secretary of the Board of Education,
North Arlington, N. J. for many years until retiring.
Mrs. Lowry was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove. She was an outstanding Christian and
a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Born in McAdoo, Pa., she had lived in North Arlington
before coming here twenty years ago. She had lived at
Francis Asbury Manor for the last five years. Mrs. Lowry
was predeceased by her husband, James Kenneth Lowry in
1969.
Surviving are her twin daughters, Joan, and her husband,
Frank Kartan of River Vale and Joyce Abrams of Ocean
Grove, a brother, Earl, and his wife, Marie, Carter of
Ocean Grove, four grandchildren, Kimberly and Michael
Cuffe of Hillsdale, Tammy and Troy Hamilton of Chatham,
Tracy and Max Winkler of Longmeadow, Mass. and Donald and
Kristen Kartan of Eatontown and five greatgrandchildren.
A private Memorial Ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to St.
Paul's Food Pantry, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove 07756
would be appreciated.
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LYNNE E. WOLF,
58, of South Pasadena, Fla., a native of NEPTUNE, died
Friday, November 8, 2002 at Bayfront Medical Center, St.
Petersburg, Fla. Born in Neptune, she lived there and in
Bradley Beach before moving to Florida in 1989.
She was predeceased by a son, James Walter Wolf; a
brother, John R. Saragusa; and her parents, James S. and
Elizabeth Trimble Saragusa. Surviving are her husband,
John A. Wolf Sr.; two sons and daughters-in-law, John A.
Wolf Jr. and Maria, and James J. and Brenda, all of
Eatontown; two daughters and a son-in-law, Elizabeth Ann
Mesler of South Pasadena, and Jennifer and Adam Nucci of
St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers and three
sisters-in-law, James W. and Marie A. Saragusa of Bradley
Beach, Robert J. and Lillian Saragusa of Toms River, and
Sally Saragusa of Neptune; and seven grandchildren, Megan
and A.J. Mesler, Britney and John Michael Wolf, and
Jimmy, Amanda and Vincent Wolf.
All services were held in Florida. The Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, Ocean Grove, was in charge of local
arrangements.
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ALICE HAINES
KRESGE, a life-long resident of OCEAN GROVE,
died Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, at the Jersey
Shore Med. Center, Neptune from complications following
arterial surgery. She was the wife of William T. Kresge,
retired editor and publisher of The Ocean Grove and
Neptune Times.
Mrs. Kresge was the daughter of George R. and Sarah
Stackhouse Haines and was born in Medford, N. J. in the
Haines family homestead, erected in 1690. Her family sold
their peach farms and in the early 1920's purchased the
Majestic Hotel on the Ocean Grove oceanfront. Following
the death of their parents, Alice and her sister, the
late Mrs. Edith Hankins, operated the hotel until selling
the property in the 1960's.
Mrs. Kresge was a birthright member of the Religious
Society of Friends (Quaker) in Medford and was an alumna
of the Moorestown Friends School and Guilford College,
Guilford, NC. Alice and Bill were married 60 years ago in
St. Paul's Church where she was a faithful attendant and
an active member of its United Methodist Women and the
Anne Forrester Circle. She was also a member of the Ocean
Grove Auditorium Ushers Auxiliary, a volunteer for the
Jersey Shore Arts Center and other community service
groups. For a number of years, she was a volunteer in the
Well-Baby Clinics of the Monmouth County Organization for
Social Service (MCOSS).
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, W. Theodore K. Kresge, Jr. and Margaret
Feild Kresge and two grandchildren, Ted and Margaret
Kresge, all of Atlanta, Ga.,
A funeral ceremony was held at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean
Grove on Sat. morn., Nov. 16th at 11:00 with cremation
following. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue on Friday evening
from 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman
Avenue, Ocean Grove 07756 or St. Paul's United
Methodist Church would be appreciated.
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BRUCE
R. HEWITSON, 68, of
NEPTUNE, died November 21, 2002, at the Jersey Shore Med.
Center, Neptune. He had worked as a county correction
officer for County of Monmouth, Freehold, N. J. for more
than thirty one years until retiring in 1993. Mr.
Hewitson served in the U. S. Army between 1957 and 1959.
He was a member of the Taylor Memorial Baptist Church,
Avon and had served as a trustee since 1997. He was a
life member of the Police Benevolent Association,
Correction Officer's Local 240, Monmouth County. Born in
Neptune, N. J., he had lived in Manalapan eight years
before returning here seventeen years ago. Surviving are
cousins, Edith Deane of Neptune and George, David and
Edward Deane, Donna Deane and Lisa Rapoli, a nephew,
Scott and his wife, Rosemarie Hewitson and a Goddaughter,
Emily, other nieces and nephews and his former wife,
Carol A. M. Hogan of Florida.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Monday morn., Nov.
25th at 11:00 with burial following at the Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call
at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. Those who
wish may send flowers or a contribution to the Taylor
Memorial Baptist Church, 435 Sylvania Avenue, Avon 07717
would be appreciated.
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ELIZABETH
MARY BOYLE NYLEN of
OCEAN GROVE, died November 22, 2002, at her residence.
She had worked as a designer and technical artist for
Famous Features, New York, N. Y. until retiring in 1978.
Mrs. Nylen pursued a second career in oil paintings and
jewelry making after her retirement. Mrs. Nylen studied
fashion designing at Cooper Union and textile designing
at Columbia University. She was a member of the Neptune
Township Senior Citizens Association.
Born in Jersey City, she had lived in Queens, New York
and Jersey City before coming here thirty five years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Henry G. Nylen in
1983. Surviving are two sisters, Katherine E. Kingsley of
Park Ridge, N. J. and Frances Richards of Neptune City,
and a niece, Kathe Whitney of Closter, N. J.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. morn., Nov.
26th at 11:00 with burial following at the Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, N. J. Friends were invited
to call at the funeral home on Monday from 3-5.
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EMMA
CAROLINE SCHMID, 95,
of OCEAN GROVE, died November 26, 2002, at the Jersey
Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She had worked as a chef for
many years until retiring.
Born in Germany, she had lived in Maplewood, then
Monmouth Beach before coming here in 1991.
She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Schmid in 1963.
Surviving are a daughter, Ottilie Schmid-Sanders of
Monroe Twp., a son, Fredrick Schmid, two grandsons
Richard F. and Matthew C. Sanders, both of Wall Township
and seven greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Schmid was predeceased
by a grandson Paul in 1968.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Fri. morn., Nov.
29th at 11:00 with burial following at the Hollywood
Memorial Park, Union. Friends were invited to call at the
funeral home on Friday from 10-11. In lieu of flowers a
contribution to the United Methodist Homes of New
Jersey, 3311 Highway 33, Neptune, N. J. 07753,
would be appreciated.
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HARRY E. BROWN, III,
56, of NEW YORK CITY, died December 2, 2002, in Ocean
Grove. He had worked as a bartender in New York City for
many years until retiring. He was a veteran of the Viet
Nam Era. Born in Baltimore, MD, he had lived in New York
City all his life before coming here sixteen years ago.
Surviving is a friend, Linda Madsen Roberts of Ocean
Grove. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this
time. There are no calling hours.
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IRENE DORA
SIMKEVICH, 59, of OCEAN GROVE, died December
8, 2002, at the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She
had worked as a clerk at Fort Monmouth for more than
fifteen years and had been recognized as Employee of the
Month.
Born in Providence, RI, she had lived there and in
Monmouth Beach before coming here fifteen years ago.
Surviving are two brothers, Dr. John C. Simkevich and his
wife Katherine of Saunderstown, RI and Carl P. Simkevich,
Ph.D of Providence, RI, and two nieces, Mary Elizabeth
and Sarah Simkevich of Saunderstown.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Roman Catholic Church of
the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on
Thurs. morn., Dec. 12th at 10:00 with burial on Friday at
the St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue on Wed. from 2-4 and 7-9. Prayer Services
Wed. aft. Those who wish may send flowers or a
contribution to the Leukemia Society, 219 North
Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephriam, N. J. 08059 would
be appreciated.
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HELEN G. BOWER,
78, of OCEAN GROVE, died December 7, 2002, at the Jersey
Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She had worked as a
bookkeeper in New York City before retiring. Mrs. Bower
was a member of the Ocean Grove Historical Society.
Born in Mount Morris, N. Y., she had lived in then
commuted to New York City after moving here thirty five
years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Bower in
1986. Surviving are a brother, Gus Ganakas of East
Lansing, MI, eight nieces and nephews and eight great
nieces and great nephews. No funeral ceremony has been
scheduled at this time. There are no calling hours. In
lieu of flowers, a contribution to the a charity of your
choice would be appreciated.
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RUTH CADDOCK,
98, of OCEAN GROVE, died December 11, 2002, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a clerk
for the Chubb Insurance Co., Newark, until retiring. Miss
Caddock was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church.
Born in Newark, she had lived in Avon before moving here
seventeen years ago. Surviving are two nephews, a niece
and a sister-in-law, Valerie Caddock of Avon.
Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sat. aft. from
12:30 - 1:30 followed by a graveside ceremony at the
Fairmount Cemetery, Newark at 3:00. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to the First United Methodist
Church, 509 Garfield Avenue, Avon, N. J. 07717
would be appreciated.
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GENEVIEVE COX,
83, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, December 22, 2002, at
the King Manor Care Center, Neptune. She had worked in
the editorial department for Readers Digest,
Pleasantville, NY. Mrs. Cox was a communicant at Holy
Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park and had
formerly been active with the delivery of Friendship
Foods in Ocean Grove. Born in New York City, she had
lived in Westchester County, N. Y. until moving here in
1986. She was predeceased by her husband, John Warren
Cox, III in 1979. Surviving are a niece, Margaret Limoli
of Wantagh, L.I. A graveside ceremony will be held at the
St. Joseph's Cemetery, Somers, N. Y. on a date to be
announced. There were no calling hours. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to the Holy Spirit Roman
Catholic Church, Second Avenue at Bond Street, Asbury
Park 07712 or to the Ocean Grove Camp
Meeting Association, 35 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove
07756 would be appreciated.
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