WILLIAM H.
TERLINDEN of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday,
January 6, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Med. Center,
Neptune. He had worked as an engineering assistant for
Bell Labs, later Lucent Technologies until retiring in
1986. Mr. Terlinden was a trustee of St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove, and a volunteer in the
church food pantry. He was also a volunteer for CARES,
Whiting, NJ. He was active in the Jersey Shore Performing
Arts Center and the Ocean Grove Citizens Patrol and was
currently the President of The Ocean Grove Old Guard.
Born in Plainfield, he had lived in Berkeley Heights,
Chatham Borough and Whiting before coming here eight
years ago. He was predeceased by a son Peter J. Terlinden
in 2000. Surviving are his wife, Janet Wood Terlinden,
two sons, Richard W. Terlinden of Hackettstown and
William H. Terlinden, Jr of New Lisbon, a daughter, June
A. White of Ocean Grove, and two grandchildren, Amber L.
White and John G. White.
A funeral ceremony was held at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean
Grove on Thurs. morn., Jan. 9th at 11:00. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday from 1-4. In lieu
of flowers, a contribution to the St. Pauls
United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Ocean Grove, 07756
would be appreciated.
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EMILY R.
COLEMAN, 99, of OCEAN GROVE, a former
longtime resident of Montclair, died Tuesday, January 7,
2003 in Largo, Fla. She was a pioneer of her generation,
showing through example, that women could enjoy marriage,
motherhood and a career with outstanding success in each,
at a time when such accomplishments were rare for a woman
to achieve simultaneously. After completing a formal
education, majoring in social services, she joined the
Volunteers of America at age 22. Over the ensuing 42
years, she worked tirelessly to help establish the
foundation that carried the charitable organization to
the pinnacle of worldwide acclaim that it enjoys today.
As the years passed, her position advanced, culminating
in the rank of colonel. She held corporate offices during
her tenure, including secretary-treasurer to the Board of
Directors; secretary to the National Executive Board;
national field and financial secretary to the Volunteers
of America; and finally, secretary-treasurer to the
Officers Retirement Fund Trustees. In 1968, after an
extensive lobbying effort by the Volunteers of America,
President Lyndon B. Johnson prepared to sign into law an
omnibus housing bill for low- and moderate-income
families. She was honored with the assignment to
represent the organization at the signing ceremonies in
the White House.
An ordained minister, she always found time to serve the
community. Her activities included serving as a charter
member of the National Association of Social Workers; a
member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers; and a
member of the President's Committee for the Handicapped.
She was a native of Newark.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Arthur
J., in 1987, with whom she enjoyed a long, happy
marriage. Surviving are their son, Bradley R. of Tampa,
Fla.; a niece, Marion Armenio; and families based in New
Jersey.
Friends were invited to call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9
at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at
the funeral home, followed by entombment at Woodbridge
Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge. Flowers will be accepted,
or memorial donations may be made to the Hospice
Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Drive,
Largo, FL 33770.
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JEAN R. KERR,
99, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, January 12, 2003, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Neptune. She had worked as a
housekeeper for the Prince household, Old Westbury, L.
I., N.Y. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove, and the United Methodist Women. She
was active with the Home League of the Salvation Army.
Born in Fenwick Ayrshire, Scotland, she had lived in
Ocean Grove since 1969. Surviving are her friends, Mary
and John Zwicky of Fanwood. Funeral services were
private.
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MATTHEW W. GRUM,
85, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, January 12, 2003, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. He was president of
Reliable Leather Pigment Finishing Co., Newark and in
later years an Amway salesman. Mr. Grum was a communicant
of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park and
a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1943. Born in
Peabody, Massachusetts, he had lived in Belleville, Short
Hills, and Toms River before moving to Asbury Park in
1988. Surviving are three daughters: Nancy Tomlinson, Pt.
Pleasant Beach; Carole Fitzgerald, Brick; and Judith
Crox, Rocky Mount, N.C.; three brothers: Joseph of
Bernardsville, John of Lyons and Donald of Livingston;
three sisters: Dorothy Vendetti, West Caldwell; Bernice
Grum, Dunedin, Florida and Barbara Poplawski, Mendon,
Vermont. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated at Holy Spirit Church, Second and Bond, Asbury
Park at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20. There were no
calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Matheny
School and Hospital for Cerebral Palsy, PO Box 339,
Peapack, NJ 07977 would be appreciated.
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MARGARET
HARRINGTON, 86, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at home. She had worked as
an investment advisor for Bankers Trust, NYC until
retiring. She was born in New York City. Mrs. Harrington
was predeceased by her husband, Patrick, in 1977.
Surviving are a son, Timothy, of Phoenix, AZ, a daughter,
Margaret Harrington Tamulonis of Ocean Grove and six
grandchildren. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at
this time.
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LOIS
DEMAREST TUTSCHEK, 96, of WYCKOFF, died
Friday, January 24, 2003, at the Heritage Manor, Wyckoff.
Born in Bogota, she had lived in Bergenfield and
Bloomingdale until 1976 when she moved to Ocean Grove and
then in 1997 to Bergen County. She was predeceased by her
husband, Gilbert Tutschek in 1989, her grandson, Peter
Smolinski in 1989 and her son, Gilbert Scott Tutschek in
1998. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Joan Smolenski of
Oakland, and five grandchildren, Anne Gardinier, David
and Paul Smolinski, all of Oakland, Tina Wassman of
Farmington Hills, MI and Eva Tutschek of Keego Harbor, MI
and seven great grandchildren. A private memorial
ceremony will be scheduled. There were no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Christian
Health Care Center, 305 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, N. J.
07481 would be appreciated.
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RUTH B. GANTEAUME,
92, of GOSHEN, N. Y., formerly of Asbury Park, died
Sunday, January 26, 2003, at the Elant at Goshen Nursing
Home, Goshen, N. Y. She had worked as an executive
secretary for the Alcoa Steamship Company and New York
Tugboat and Harbor Carriers, NYC for more than
thirty-five years until retiring in 1973. Mrs. Ganteaume
was a member of the Presbyterian Church on the Hill,
Wayside, where she belonged to the Naomi Circle of the
United Presbyterian Women. She was an accomplished artist
and painter. Born in West New York, N. J., she had lived
in New York City until moving to Wanamassa in 1973, then
to Asbury Park in 1985 and to Goshen in 1999.
She was predeceased by her husband, Eric F. Ganteaume in
1963. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
No funeral ceremony or calling hours were scheduled.
Private inurnment was at the Hackensack Cemetery,
Hackensack, N. J. . In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad Street,
Shrewsbury, N. J. 07702 would be appreciated.
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MARGARET
B. DOLDER, 87, of BAYVILLE, formerly of
Ocean Grove, died Friday, February 14, 2003, at the
Crystal Lake Health Care Center. She had worked as a
sales clerk & cashier at Kresge's Department Store,
Newark, N. J. for more than ten years until retiring.
Born in Newark, N. J., she had lived in Plainfield until
1986 then in Ocean Grove before coming here twenty years
ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Emil A. Dolder in
1978. Surviving is a nephew, Donald Dolder of Neconset,
NY.
No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
There were no calling hours scheduled.
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KENNETH
I. "Kim" McCORMICK, Jr., 77, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, February 15, 2003, at the
Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. He had worked as a
plant supervisor for Swift & Company, Woodbridge and
Welsh Farms, Long Valley, N. J. for many years until
retiring. More recently he had worked as a real estate
agent with the Bills Agency in Ocean Grove. Mr. McCormick
was a 1949 graduate of Rutgers University and had been an
Ocean Grove Lifeguard. He was a walker and swimmer and
enjoyed spending time with his three grandchildren, his
Ocean Grove friends and at the beach.
Born in Newark, N. J., he had summered in Ocean Grove
since 1943 and had lived in Lincroft and Asbury Park
before moving here five years ago. He was predeceased by
his wife, the former Virginia McNamara in 1983.
Surviving are a daughter, Susan Pratt and her husband,
Tim of Barre, VT, a brother, Stuart H. of Ormond Beach,
Fla., and his three beloved grandchildren, Kelsey, Cody
and Haley Pratt, all at home.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wed. morn., Feb.
19th at 10:00 with burial following at the Restland
Memorial Park, East Hanover. Friends were invited to call
at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Those
who wish may send flowers or a contribution to the Now
and Forever Fund, 54 Pitman Avenue - OGCMA, Ocean Grove,
N. J. 07756 would be appreciated.
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DOROTHY JANE
PROPERT, 79, of ALLENHURST, died Sunday,
February 16, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Med. Center,
Neptune. Mrs. Propert was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Ocean Grove Auditorium Ushers. Born in
Schenectady, N. Y., she had lived in Philadelphia before
moving here eighteen years ago and had been an Ocean
Grove tenting resident for many years.
Mrs. Propert was predeceased by her mother, Helen White
of Portland, Maine and two sisters.
Surviving are her husband, Walter S. Propert, two sons,
Stephen and his wife, Diane of Spring Lake and Walter
Jeff and his wife Se Sone of Bradley Beach, a
sister-in-law, Betty Lyn and her husband David Kinley of
Philadelphia. She is also survived by a nephew, David
Kinley, III and a niece, Dale Kinley and four
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jayne, Danielle and Eileen.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Friday morn., Feb.
21st at 11:00 with burial following at the Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, N. J. There were no calling
hours scheduled.
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ELIZABETH A.
DEWITT, 84, of OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday,
February 19, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Med. Center,
Neptune. She had worked as an administrative assistant at
the Upsala College Development Department, East Orange,
N. J. for more than twenty five years until retiring in
1983. Mrs. DeWitt was a 1939 graduate of Barnard College,
NYC. and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove, the First Congregational Church of Verona,
and the Ocean Grove Woman's Club.
Born in Jersey City, N. J., she had lived in Verona more
than thirty years before coming here sixteen years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard DeWitt in
2001.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol J. McDevitt of Cliffwood
Beach, a brother, John D. (Lela) Stengel of Deep River,
Iowa and a sister-in-law, Doris Stengel of Wayne.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sat. aft., Feb.
22nd at 3:30. Friends were invited to call at the funeral
home on Saturday from 2-4. 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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YONG AE KIM,
79, of Wayside, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at the
University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Born
in Korea, she had lived in Flushing, L. I., N. Y. before
coming here twelve years ago. She was predeceased by her
husband, Hyung Bin Kim in 1993. Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Wonsil Kim Kong and her husband, Dr. Young D. Kong
and a sister, Young J. Lee in Korea. Private services
were held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove with burial following at the Pinelawn
Memorial Park, Farmingdale, N. Y.
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TOSHIKO KAWANA,
82, of RED BANK, died Tuesday. February 25, 2003, at
home. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she had lived in Brielle
before coming here six years ago. Surviving are a son,
Shigel Komatu, Japan, a daughter, Yukiko Liotta and her
husband, Dan of Red Bank, two brothers, Yosho and
Takaharu Kawana, both of Japan and two grandchildren. No
funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There
were no calling hours.
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GERTRUDE
"PEG" GRAYBUSH, 96, of OCEAN
GROVE, died Friday, February 28, 2003, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a
secretary until retiring. Mrs. Graybush had been active
with the Salvation Army in the Newark area.
Born in Newark, N. J., she had lived in Ocean View where
she had lived ten years before coming here three years
ago.
Surviving are a brother, Robert Herpich of Eatontown, a
sister, Charlotte Lindsay of Cocoa Beach, Fla., two
nieces, Katherine Joyce and Barbara Bonforte, both of
Oceanport and seven great nieces and nephews.
No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to the Asbury Park Citadel Corps of
the Salvation Army, 605 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, N. J.
07712 would be appreciated.
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GERALD H. JOHNS,
Lt. Col. USAF Reserve (Ret.), 85, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Friday, February 28, 2003 at the Jersey Shore Medical
Center, Neptune. He had been an engineer at the Picatinny
Arsenal, Dover, N. J. until retiring in 1975. He was a
veteran of WW II having entered the Army Air Corp in 1942
and then advancing in the US Air Force Reserve to the
rank of Lt. Col at the time of his retirement in 1977.
Col. Johns was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, Ocean Grove. He was a graduate of both Columbia
University, NYC and Wayne State University, Nebraska.
Born in Elgin, Nebraska, he had lived in Florida and then
Bradley Beach for eleven years before coming here three
years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Virginia S. Rex and her
husband, Charles, of Emmaus, Pa. and Nancy E. Paffendorf
and her husband, George, of Hackettstown and two
grandchildren, Devon Pierce Paffendorf of Hackettstown
and Jerry Paffendorf of Blairstown and two brothers and
two sisters.
A memorial funeral ceremony was held at the Chapel of the
Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue, Ocean Grove on
Saturday afternoon, March 8th at 2:00. A private
interment service was held at the N. J. Veteran's
Cemetery, Arneytown. There were no calling hours. In lieu
of flowers, a contribution to the Asbury Park
Citadel Corps of the Salvation Army, 605 Asbury Ave.,
Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 or a charity of your choice
would be appreciated.
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FRANCES VESPOLI,
84, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at the
MediCenter, Neptune City. A beloved wife, mother and
grandmother, Mrs. Vespoli was a communicant at Ascension
Church, Bradley Beach. Born in Jersey City, she had lived
there before coming here thirty-three years ago.
Surviving are her husband, Michael, three sons, Anthony
of Hazlet, Michael, Jr. of Nutley and Dominick of Long
Valley, five daughters, Camille Pecora of Bradley Beach,
Rosemary DeLanzo of Nutley, Frances Scimeca of Colts
Neck, Carol D'Urso of Nutley and Angela Palmisano of
Bradley Beach, a sister, Carmela Sedor of Punta Gorda,
Fla., nineteen grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Roman Catholic Church of
the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on Fri.
morn., March 14th at 11:00 with burial following at St.
Anne's Cemetery, Wall. Friends were invited to call at
the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9.
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MAXWELL A. RUSH,
80, of OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. Mr. Rush had a deep love
of music and had been a local musician for many years. He
played all musical instruments. He had been an associate
with his late brother, Dr. H. Floyd Rush, Optician of
Ocean Grove and Neptune for over 50 years before his
retirement.He was a U. S. Army veteran of WW II. He will
be remembered for his sense of humor, was much loved, and
will be greatly missed.
Born in Eatontown, he had lived in Neptune and Ocean
Grove more than 70 years. Surviving are a sister, Thelma
Smith of Tampa, Fla., his nieces Ellie Rush-Fornarotto of
Ocean, Marie Walton of Howell, June Applegate of Bay Head
and many other nieces and nephews and great nieces and
nephews. Funeral arrangements were private. Burial was at
the convenience of the family. There were no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the
a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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RUTH M. BROWN,
102, of OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at
the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. Mrs. Brown was a
member of the Island Heights United Methodist Church.
Born in Newark, N. J., she had lived in East Orange for
50 years and Toms River for 20 years before moving to the
Francis Asbury Manor in Ocean Grove where she lived from
1978 to 1999. While living there she was the Gift Shop
manager for most of those years. In 1999 she moved to
Manor-by-the-Sea.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Collins Brown
in 1976. She leaves an extended family of many nieces and
nephews who dearly loved her.
Cremation was at the convenience of the family. A private
graveside ceremony was scheduled in May. There were no
calling hours.
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HARRISON EDWARDS
of OCEAN GROVE died Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Jersey
Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was a vice president of
sales in the paper industry in New York City until
retiring. Mr. Edwards had been an Ocean Grove Lifeguard
and Ocean Grove Auditorium Usher. He was a U. S. Army Air
Corps veteran of WW II serving as a B-17 pilot. Born in
Brooklyn, N. Y., he was a lifelong summer resident of
Ocean Grove and had lived in Princeton before retiring to
Ocean Grove twenty five years ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marguerite Grimmer,
two sons, Richard H. and his wife, Susanne of Orlando,
Fla. and Charles E. of Ocean Grove, a daughter, Linda M.
Koch and her husband, David H. of Wilton, Conn., five
grandchildren, Harrison, Peter and Marguerite Koch and
Brandon and Tyler Edwards.
Funeral arrangements were private. Friends were invited
to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, on Friday from 4-6.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Ocean
Grove First Aid Squad, P. O. Box 57, Ocean Grove, N. J.
07756 would be appreciated.
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CATHARINE
B. SMITH, 103, of OCEAN GROVE, died on
Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at the Neptune Rehabilitation
Center. Born in Philadelphia on August 19, 1899, Mrs.
Smith summered in Ocean Grove every year thereafter. She
became a resident of Ocean Grove on April 9, 1927 when
she married Howard L. Smith.
She loved reminising about participating in the Tali
Essen Morgan productions in the Ocean Grove Auditorium
and watching the boat festivals on Fletcher Lake. She
enjoyed knitting and crocheting gifts for her
grandchildren and for donation to the Auditorium Ushers'
Auxiliary and VFW Bazaars.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove for seventy-five years.
Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her husband of forty-six
years, Howard L., who passed away in 1973. She is
survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Muriel and
Andrew J. Wilson of Interlaken, her son and
daughter-in-law, Howard L. and Janet Smith of Ocean
Grove; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and a
great-great granddaughter, all of whom she dearly loved.
There were no calling hours. Private services for the
family were conducted at the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune.
A memorial ceremony will be arranged at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, New York & Embury
Avenues, Ocean Grove 07756 or the Now and Forever
Fund, 54 Pitman Avenue - OGCMA, Ocean Grove
07756.
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HELEN NOONE KEEFE,
85, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at the
Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. Mrs. Keefe was a
communicant of Ascension Church, Bradley Beach and had
been active in various church choirs all her life. Mrs.
Keefe was the sister of the late Msgr. John J. Noone,
former Chancellor of the Diocese of Philadelphia.
She was a musician and an artist specializing in oils and
was a member of the Art Students' League, NYC.
Born in Lost Creek, Pa., she had lived in Jersey City
most of her life before coming here thirty eight years
ago.
Surviving are a son, Francis X. Keefe, Jr., his wife,
Susan of Mill Neck, N. Y., two daughters, Mary Keefe
Crecca and her husband, Fred, of Woodside, NY, Margaret
H. Keefe and her partner, Linda Storck of New York City,
a brother, William Noone of Newtown Square, Pa., three
grandchildren, Kirsten Vincent, Louis Keefe, Maggie Keefe
and three greatgrandchildren, Julie, Kelly and Peter
Vincent
A Funeral Ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ on Sunday aft.,
April 6th at 4:00 with burial on Monday aft. April 7th at
1:00 at the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Englewood, Pa. Friends
were invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from
2-4. In lieu of flowers a contribution to The
Arts Students' League of New York, 215 W. 57th St., ATTN:
Carol, N. Y., NY 10019 would be appreciated.
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PIA WEISS,
94, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at the
Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She had been a
co-owner with her husband of Gus' Sandwich Shop, Asbury
Park in the 40s and 50s and then in Bradley Beach in the
60s and early 70s until retiring in 1972. Mrs. Weiss was
a member of the Christian Science Society, Asbury Park.
Born in Germany, she had lived in the shore area since
coming here from Germany at age 16. She was predeceased
by her husband, August Weiss in 1976.
Surviving are a daughter, Emily Migut and her husband,
Frank, a sister, Maria Kreitner of Mt. Tremper, N. Y., a
grandson, Peter Migut of Bradley Beach and several nieces
and nephews. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on
Tues. morn., April 15th at 11:00 with burial following at
the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune, N. J. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4
and 7-9.
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ANNA MARTHA
DONNELLY, 89, of OCEAN GROVE, died April 17,
2003, at the Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She had
been a licensed practical nurse at Francis Asbury Manor,
Ocean Grove, N. J. for more than twenty five years until
retiring in 1982. Mrs. Donnelly was a member of St.
Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove and was a
member of the auxiliary to the O'Brian VFW Post, Neptune.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she had lived in Ocean Grove
all her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph
Francis Donnelly in 1972 and a daughter, Joanne in 1943.
Surviving are three daughters, Linda Franzese and her
husband, Robert, of Ocean Grove, Patricia Donnelly of
Mays Landing and Jill Villapiano and her husband, Robert,
of Neptune, three grandchildren, Robert (& Nancy)
Franzese of Howell, Lisa Franzese of Eatontown and
Michael Lentini of Brigantine and four
greatgrandchildren, Joshua and Melanie DiCapua of
Eatontown and Joseph and Sam Franzese of Howell.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tues. morn., April
22nd at 11:00 with burial following at the Mt. Prospect
Cemetery, Neptune, N. J. Friends were invited to call at
the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. Those
wishing to send flowers may do so or a contribution to
the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation, 400 Morris
Avenue-Suite 251, Denville, N. J. 07843 would be
appreciated.
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BEVERLEY
MEREDITH EHRENFELD, 85, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Saturday, April 19, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Medical
Center, Neptune. Mrs. Ehrenfeld was a 1939 graduate of
the New Jersey College for Women, now Douglass College,
with a BA degree in French and minor in German. She was
active with her college alumnae association, the Ocean
Grove community and St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove where she was a long time member. Beverley
always was a friend who anticipated other peoples' needs
and could be depended on for support. She had a life-long
love of the seashore and was known for doing handstands
and body surfing in the waves.
Born in Jersey City, N. J., she had lived in Highland
Park more than thirty-five years before moving here
permanently in 1975. She was predeceased by her husband,
Ward E. Ehrenfeld in 1977 and a daughter, Sarah Meredith
Rood, in 1990. Surviving are a daughter, Susan E. Loeser
and her husband Ross C. of Charlotte, NC, four
granddaughters, Anne Meredith Rood of New York, NY, Susan
Elizabeth Rood of Weehawken, NJ, Beth Loeser Guinan of
Paoli, Pa. and Sarah Catherine Campbell of Nashville, TN
and a greatgranddaughter, Grace Sarah Guinan.
A Memorial Ceremony was held at St. Paul's United
Methodist Church on Sunday aft., April 27th at 2:00.
There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution may be made to St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, N. J.
07756 or Douglass College Alumnae
Assoc., 181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, N.J. 08901.
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EDWARD WILLIAM
KIEM, Sr. 68, of OCEAN TOWNSHIP, died
Thursday, May 15, 2003, at home. He was currently the
Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CCA Inc., of
Newark. Mr. Kiem attended the Ocean Grove Auditorium. He
was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Born in
Elizabeth, NJ, he had lived in Colonia, upstate New York,
Chicago and California before coming here 13 years ago.
He was predeceased by a brother Raymond Kiem. Surviving
are his wife, Joyce Cadmus Kiem, two sons, Edward W.
Kiem, Jr., of Wisconsin and David Mattesky of Ocean
Township, three daughters, Kathy Radek of Illinois, Diane
McCarthy of Ocean Township and Tracy Slattery of Cedar
Grove, a sister, Evelyn Chansky of Franklin Park, six
grandchildren, Michael, Jackie, Holly, Casey, Brooke and
George, two greatgrandchildren, Jada and Jalen and
several nieces and nephews. A funeral ceremony was held
at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Sat. eve., May 17th at 8:00. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4
and 6-8. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Ocean
Grove Auditorium, c/o the OGCMA, P. O. Box 248, Ocean
Grove, N. J. 07756 or to The ARC of
Monmouth County, 1150 Wayside Road, Wayside, N. J. 07712
would be appreciated. To e-mail a condolence message,
visit http://www.ogmhognj.com/obituaries.htm
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VIRGINIA A.
MARCIANO , 88, of NEPTUNE CITY, died Friday,
June 6, 2003, at the MediCenter, Neptune City. She had
worked as a seamstress for Roxanne's Swimsuits, Neptune
for many years. After that, she worked at Freddies
Bakery, Neptune. She was a member of the Our Lady Of Mt.
Carmel Lodge, Asbury Park, serving as its treasurer for
30 years and a member of the Catholic Daughters of
America, Court Ascension #1323. She was predeceased by
her husband of 48 years, Nicholas F. Marciano in 1984,
and by three brothers, Thomas, Randolph and Lando
Maccanico and three sisters, Frances Stebbins, Edith
Maccanico and Florence DePonte. Surviving are her
daughter, Lucille Tallman, three grandsons and their
spouses, Joseph Tallman, Nicholas and Mary Tallman,
Christopher and Tamara Tallman and the light of her life,
her two great grandchildren, Alexander and Madeline
Tallman. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Monday
even. from 6-8. A private funeral ceremony was held on
Tuesday, June 10th with private burial following. Those
who wish may send flowers or a contribution to the American
Cancer Society, 801 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, N. J. 07702
or The National Kidney Foundation, 63 West Main
Street, Suite G, Freehold, NJ 07728 would be
appreciated.
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HAROLD W. RAINEAR,
82, of SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, died Sunday, June 15, 2003,
at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was an
employment specialist for Esso Exploration; Houston,
Texas until retiring in 1983. Mr. Rainear was a graduate
of Neptune High School and Ohio Wesleyan University,
Delaware, Ohio and was president of the Alpha Sigma Phi
fraternity. Mr. Rainear attended St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove where he was a member of
the choir. He was a veteran of WW II. Born in Ocean
Grove, he worked several foreign assignments for Esso
before returning to New Jersey. Surviving are his wife of
55 years, Thelma Mount Rainear, a niece and her husband,
Gaylord and Charles Schelleng of Wall Township, a grand
niece, Anne Schelleng of San Antonio Texas, a
sister-in-law, Beryl Mount of Wall Township, and three
cousins Robert and Burton Perinchief, both of Florida and
Kenneth Perinchief of Michigan. A funeral ceremony was
held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, New York
& Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove on Wed. aft., June 18th
at 2:00. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tuesday
evening from 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to The
Heart Failure Center at Jersey Shore Medical Center,
Attention Mary Ann Crowther, 1945 Corlies Avenue,
Neptune, N. J. 07753 would be appreciated.
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AGNES M. HELLWEG
, 91, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at
Jersey Shore Med. Center, Neptune. She had worked as a
typist for the New York Life Insurance Co., New York City
for more than forty-two years until retiring in 1971.
Mrs. Hellweg was a communicant of Ascension R. C. Church,
Bradley Beach. Born in Bronx, N. Y., she had lived there
and in Ocean Grove since 1967 before coming here.
Surviving are a sister, Muriel Guardin of Reno, Nevada,
three nieces and two nephews. Burial was held at the Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N. Y. on Friday June 20th.
There were no public services.
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FLORENCE SCHERRER,
89, of WALL, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at Geraldine
Thompson Medical Home, Allenwood. She was a member of the
Tennent Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution and had attended Brookdale and Monmouth
Colleges. Mrs. Scherrer was an artist and had local
shows. She was born in New York. Mrs. Scherrer was
predeceased by her husband, Charles J., Jr. in 1964, and
her daughter Deanna M. Scherrer in 2002. Surviving are
her friends. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Mon.
morn., June 23rd at 11:00 with burial following at the
Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, N. J There were no
calling hours.
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JEAN
McMASTER WORTHLEY, 92, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the MediCenter, Neptune City.
She was the owner and operator of The Shamrock Guest
House, Ocean Grove until retiring in 1983. Mrs. Worthley
was a member of the Presbyterian Church on the Hill,
Ocean Township, and a member of the Ruth Circle of
Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Neptune
Township Senior Center. Born in County Antrim, Northern
Ireland, she came to the United States in 1929, living in
Ohio before moving to Ocean Grove in 1944. She was
predeceased by her first husband, Jack McMaster in 1940,
her second husband John Worthley in 1978 and by a
grandson Richard K. McMaster in 1993. Surviving are a son
and daughter in law, Gerald F. McMaster and his wife Jean
of Wall Township, a granddaughter Debbi and her husband
Ken Bonte and two great grand children, Richard and
Lauren Fernandez, all of Spring Lake Heights and several
nieces and nephews in Northern Ireland. A funeral
ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Mon. morn., June 30th at
11:00 with burial following at the Hamilton Cemetery,
Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home
on Sunday from 2-5. Those who wish may send flowers or 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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EDITH E. BAHRING,
93, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. With her husband, Mrs.
Bahring owned and operated the Castle Arms Guest House in
Ocean Grove from 1953 and 1974. Prior to that, she was
employed by the Mutual Implement Insurance Company. Mrs.
Bahring was a 50 year member of St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove, a member of the United
Methodist Women and the Lucia Grieves Circle, serving as
their teacher for 12 years. Born in Elizabeth, N. J., she
had lived in Springfield before moving to Ocean Grove in
1953 and to Webb Avenue in 1974. She was predeceased by
her husband, Roy L. Bahring in 1993. Surviving are a
sister, Eunice Hisler of Kalispell, Montana and her
nieces and nephews. A graveside ceremony was be held at
the Monmouth Memorial Park on Friday morn., July 11th at
11:00 with burial following. There were no calling hours.
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RUTH E. MENDOZA,
80, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at the
Jersey Shore University Med. Center, Neptune. She was
born in New York. Surviving are her husband, Carmelo S.
Mendoza, a daughter, Judy Mendoza and a granddaughter
Tori Timoney all of of Ocean Grove. No funeral ceremony
has been scheduled at this time.
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Capt.
HENRY FRANK BURFIEND, USN (Ret.), 89, of
INTERLAKEN died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at home after a
long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Captain Burfeind
was graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935 and a
1937 graduate of the United States Naval Academy,
Annapolis, Maryland. He was a veteran of the United Sates
Navy, serving during World War II. As a naval aviator he
served on various types of surface ships which were in
command of airborne anti-submarine warfare airships.
During the war, he served on battleships, cruisers,
destroyers and aircraft carriers. He was appointed
Executive Officer of the first airship squadron which
operated south of the equator. Captain Burfeind then
attained the rank of Commanding Officer of the Air
Development Squadron which developed equipment for
blimps. He continued his service to the Navy by designing
an operations control center for the Chief of Naval
Operations. Captain Burfeind was commended for the
control and repair of damage resulting from a turret
explosion aboard the U.S.S. Mobile during World War II.
The chief of Naval Operations also acknowledged Captain
Burfeind's well respected accomplishment of concept
planning and construction of an operation control center
at the Pentagon. Later his duty with the Department of
Defense involved long range planning for military,
economic and political affairs. Well decorated for his
many achievements, Captain Burfeind retired in 1963.
After his retirement he was active in community affairs.
He was a director of the New Jersey National Bank and a
director of the former Fitkin Hospital, now Jersey Shore
University Medical Center. He was also a leader for the
United Way drive. Captain Burfeind took great interest
and donated much of his time to several charitable
organizations. He was born in the Bronx and resided in
Monmouth County since 1932. He was predeceased by his
wife Oweita Merle Burfeind in 1994. Surviving are his
step son, William S. Gundaker, III and his step
grandchildren William Gundaker, IV and Oweita Gundaker.
Funeral services and interment were private.
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EVE THOMSON
WELDON, 72, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday,
July 21, 2003, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. She was a photographers model, doing commercials
and working in television. She became a cosmetician in
her later years. She worked as the cosmetic department
manager for Steinbach's Department Store Asbury Park then
she was employed by Sterns Department Store. She was born
in New York. Surviving are her husband, Richard H. Weldon
and a daughter, Kristine Ellen Scorsone of Whitesboro,
TX. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Fri.
morn., July 25th at 11:00, with entombment following at
the Monmouth Memorial Park Mausoleum, Tinton Falls.
Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9.
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LILLIAN
J. BATTLES, 93, of ASBURY PARK, died Monday,
July 21, 2003, at home. She had worked as a clerk for the
Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, N. Y. She was a US Navy
veteran of WW II. Born in New York City, she had lived in
Brooklyn Heights until 1972. She was predeceased by her
husband, Matthew Battles in 1981. Surviving is a sister,
Alice A. Ozanick of Redding, Calif. No funeral ceremony
has been scheduled at this time. There were no calling
hours.
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ANDREW CHASE
GORDON, 55, of NEPTUNE, died Monday, July
21, 2003, at home. He was a supervisor for the Monmouth
County Shade Tree Commission where he worked for twenty
years and had worked for the Asbury Park Press. He was
born in Philadelphia. Surviving are two sons, Andrew
Gordon and Thomas Gordon of Neptune, a daughter, Margaret
Gordon of Neptune, his wife, Gail Gordon of Point
Pleasant, and one grandson, Tyler Robert Gordon. Also
surviving are his parents, Andrew Culver Gordon and
Eleanor Evans Gordon, of Ocean Grove, a brother, Robert
Clarke Gordon of Lexington VA, and a sister, Margaret E.
Mongin of Roxbury, CT. A memorial ceremony was held at
the Chapel at Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue,
Ocean Grove on Sat. aft. August 16th at 2:00. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to the Visiting Nurses
Association of Central New Jersey, 1100 Wayside Road,
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 would be appreciated.
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NATASHA
WOLNIANSKY, 50, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Saturday, July 26, 2003, at home. She was a 1973 graduate
of Rutgers University, New Brusnwick and a member of its
Alumnae Association. She was born in New York, NY.
Surviving are her son, Sasha Wolniansky, a brother, Peter
W. Wolniansky, and her mother Lydia Butovich Wolniansky
all of Ocean Grove. A funeral ceremony was held at St.
Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church, Cassville Road,
Jackson on Wed. morn., July 30th at 11:00 with burial
following at St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, Jackson.
Panahida Services were held at 6:00 Tuesday evening at
the church.
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Rev. ALBERT
LIVINGSTON BEEMER, 86, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at the Jersey Shore
University Med. Center, Neptune. The Rev. Mr. Beemer
attended Houghton College, Houghton, NY, then graduated
from Drew University Theological Seminary. After
graduating he served Christ in the following
congregations: Teabo Methodist Church, Mt. Hope Methodist
Church, Brown Memorial Methodist Church, Jersey City,
Tenafly Methodist Church, Kearny Methodist Church,
Hasbrouck Heights Methodist Church and Roselle Park
Methodist Church, retiring in 1983. After his retirement
he served as the visiting minister for St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. He was a longtime member
of the Roselle Park and the Asbury Park Rotary Clubs, and
was a past president of the Asbury Park Club. Mr. Beemer
had been a member of the Lions Club and the Optimist
Club, and served on the borough council in Roselle Park.
He loved his family and friends beyond all comprehension.
He was born in Lafayette, NJ and was predeceased by a son
Ronald A. in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Shrader
Beemer, two sons , Gerald L. and his wife Cynthia P. of
Preston, MD and John Wesley of Sadsburyville, PA, a
brother, Robert of Hackettstown, a sister, Janet Smith of
Lafayette, and five grandchildren David Lee, Scott
Livingston, Carrie, Dawn and Catherine. A funeral
ceremony was held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove on Fri.,
morn., Sept. 12th at 10:00, with burial following at
Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, N. J. Friends were
invited to call at the church on Thursday evening from
7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the The Ronald
A. Beemer Scholarship Fund, Lycoming College, 700 College
Place, Williamsport, PA 17701 would be appreciated.
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JOSEPHINE GIACCHI,
86, of OCEAN GROVE, died September 26, 2003, at the
MediCenter, Neptune City. She was born in New York and
was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Giacchi
of New York and John Giacchi of Neptune, and a daughter,
JoAnne DiPadova of Ocean Grove. A funeral ceremony was
held at the Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum on Mon. aft.,
Sept. 29th at 1:00, with entombment following. There were
no calling hours.
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ELEANOR M.
BLACKMORE, 83, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday,
October 7, 2003, at Jersey Shore University Medical
Center, Neptune. She had worked as a registered nurse for
The Kessler Institute, West Orange, for forty one years
until retiring. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., she had lived in
West Orange before coming here fifteen years ago. She was
predeceased by her husband, Julian Blackmore in 1961.
Surviving are two nephews, Donald Wagner of Mountainside
and David Wagner of Charleston, West Virginia, a niece
Deborah Wagner of Mechanicsburg, Virginia. A memorial
ceremony was held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove on a date to
be announced. There were no calling hours.
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DAVID S. GEORGE,
60, of Shark River Hills, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003,
at home. He was a rehabilitation specialist for
Intracorp, Cranford, N. J. Born in Michigan, he had lived
in New York, then Ocean Grove before moving to Shark
River Hills eleven years ago. He was predeceased by his
father, the Rev. Dr. Floyd E. George, Jr., in 1996.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Bechet George, two
daughters, Ellen M. George of Shark River Hills, and
Lance Cpl. Sarah E. George of Camp Pendleton, Calif., two
brothers, Philip B. George of West Allenhurst and Rev.
Floyd E. George, III of Vails Gate, N. Y., and his
mother, Irene Tennant George of Ocean Grove. A funeral
ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sat. morn., Oct. 11th at
10:00, with interment following at the Hamilton Cemetery,
Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home
on Friday from 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution
may be made to United States Marine Corps Toys
for Tots, 58 Monmouth Street Red Bank, NJ 07701.
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KATHERINE
LEWANDOWSKI, 84, of ASBURY PARK, died
November 3, 2003, at the Claremont Care Center, Point
Pleasant. She had worked as a seamstress until retiring
in 1955. Mrs. Lewandowski was a communicant at Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park, was a
member and guard for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1333, Asbury Park more than 40 years and was active with
the Asbury Park Senion Citizens Center more than 20
years. She loved the Asbury Park and Point Pleasant
boardwalks and trips to Atlantic City. Born in Neptune,
N. J., she had grown up in Neptune Township and travelled
with her husband before returning to this area in 1956.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Lewandowski in
1964 and a sister, Mary. Surviving are a daughter,
Marietta Lewandowski of Point Pleasant, four brothers,
Samuel Martuscelli of Daytona Beach, Fla., Pat
Martuscelli of Shark River Hills, Neptune, Joe
Martuscelli of Neptune and Tony Martuscelli of Neptune, a
sister, Rose Warrick of Neptune, two grandchildren,
Raymond W. Regan, Jr. and Sheila Regan and a
greatgranddaughter, Sierra Regan.
A Memorial Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel R. C. Church, Asbury Ave. at Pine St. on Mon.
morn., Nov. 10th at 10:00. There were no calling hours
scheduled.
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MARION WHITNEY
LOWE, 90, of OCEAN GROVE, died November 15,
2003, at THE St. Barnabas Hospice at Mon. Med. Ctr., Long
Branch. She had worked as a theater manager for Walter
Reade Theaters, all over Monmouth Co., N. J. more than
thirty years until retiring in 1973. Mrs. Lowe was a
member of the First United Methodist Church, Oakhurst and
the Eatontown Order of the Eastern Star. Born in Elberon,
N. J., she had lived in Asbury Park until 1998 when she
moved to Ocean Grove. She was predeceased by a former
husband, Edward Whitney in 1998.
Surviving are her husband, John Lowe and several cousins.
No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
There were no calling hours.
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DENNIS E. GILLEN,
JR., 69, of OCEAN GROVE, died November 24, 2003, at
the Jer. Shore Univ. Med. Ctr., Neptune. He had owned and
operated Denny's Liquors, Elizabeth, N. J. for more than
twenty years until retiring in 1979. More recently had
worked as a boxman at Caesar's Palace, Atlantic City, for
nineten years until he retired in 2000. Mr. Gillen was a
communicant at Ascension Church, Bradley Beach. He was a
member of the Ocean Grove Fishing Club. He was a U. S.
Army veteran of the Korean War. Born in Elizabeth, N. J.,
he had lived in Clark most of his life, moving here four
years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Patricia
Kennedy, a son, Dennis J. Gillen of Bristol, Pa., a
daughter, Linda Gillen Preston and her husband, Gregory
of Marietta, Ga., a sister, Marita Cassi and her husband,
August of Lakewood and two grandsons, Matthew Dennis and
Brian Patrick Preston.
A Funeral Mass was held at the Roman Catholic Church of
the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on Wed.
morn., Nov. 26th at 10:00. Friends were invited to call
at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Tues. from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to the Cardiology Dept. at the So.
Ocean Co. Hospital, 1140 Route 72, Manahawkin, N. J.
08050 would be appreciated.
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HELEN PARK,
83, of OCEAN GROVE, formerly of Asbury Park, died
November 28, 2003, at her residence. She had worked as a
classified ad taker for the Asbury Park Press, Asbury
Park, N. J. for more than six years until retiring in
1982.
Born in Jersey City, N. J., she had lived in Asbury Park
for seven years before coming here twelve years ago. She
was predeceased by her husband, John G. Park in 1962.
Surviving are a son, Benjamin E., with whom she lived, a
stepdaughter, Patricia Presley of New Jersey, three
sisters, Ann Fanning of Cherry Hill, Mary White of
Clifton and Ollie Cruz of Jersey City. No funeral
ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There are no
calling hours.
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RILMA HURD,
91, of NEPTUNE CITY, formerly of Ocean Grove, died
December 2, 2003, at the MediCenter, Neptune City. Miss
Hurd was a member of the Presbyterian Church on the Hill,
Wayside where she volunteered in the thrift shop. Born in
Cherryvale, VA., she had lived in Virginia before moving
to Ocean Grove in 1971. She had resided at the MediCenter
for the last twelve years. Surviving are several cousins.
A funeral ceremony was held at the Presbyterian Church on
the Hill on Thurs. aft., Dec. 4th at 3:00 with burial
following on Friday at the National Memorial Park, Falls
Church, Va. There were no calling hours. 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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THOMAS R.
BUCHANAN, 88, of ASBURY PARK, died December
3, 2003, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Neptune. He had worked
as an electrician for Sloans Department Store, New York,
N. Y. for many years until retiring. Mr. and Mrs.
Buchanan then owned and operated the Buchanan Guest
House, Ocean Grove where they lived for twenty years. Mr.
Buchanan played the accordian at local nursing homes to
entertain the residents.
Born in Ireland, he had lived in Ocean Grove before
coming here twenty years ago. Surviving are his wife, the
former Anne S. Orr, three sisters, Bella Buchanan and
Betty Buchanan both of New York and Georgia Johnson of
Ireland and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial
Service will be held at the Ocean Grove Mem. Home, 118
Main Ave. Ocean Grove on Sat. aft., Dec. 13th at 3:00.
There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers a
contribution to the Presbyterian Church on the
Hill, 10 Cold Indian Spring Road, Ocean NJ 07712
would be appreciated.
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