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DEATHS IN 2005
ALICE
ERIKSON, 95, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, January
12, 2005, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She was a
homemaker, a member of the Armonk (New York) United
Methodist Church and its Women's Society and she was a
life member of the Green Garden Club of Armonk. Born in
Armonk, she had lived there all her life before moving to
Ocean Grove 12 years ago. She was predeceased by her
husband, John B. Erikson in 1992. Surviving are a grand
niece, Renee Bowman-Phillips of Purcellville, VA and a
niece, Ruth Bowman of Deltona, FL. A graveside ceremony
was held at the Kensico Cemetery, Lakeview Avenue,
Valhalla, N.Y. on Friday aft., January 14th at 1:00, with
burial following. In lieu of flowers a contribution to
the Armonk United Methodist Church, 3 Bedford
Road, Armonk, NY 10504 would be appreciated.
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HENRY
PARKER,
96, of ASBURY PARK, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at
the MediCenter, Neptune City. He had worked as a clerk
for Breyer's Ice Cream Co., Long Island City. N. Y. until
retiring. Born in Germany, he had lived in Haledon until
1974 and Bradley Beach until 1996 before moving here. He
was predeceased by his wife, Frieda Schoepki Parker in
1986. Surviving is a friend, Olga Woolsey of Wall
Township. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this
time and there were no calling hours.
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JOAN
HAVILAND,
82, of OCEAN GROVE, died Friday, January 14, 2005, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in
Warwick, NY, she was a homemaker and was predeceased by
her husband, Richard Haviland. Surviving are a niece
Susan R. Welchman of Bethesda, MD and a nephew Russell T.
Welchman of Monroe, NY. No funeral ceremony has been
scheduled at this time. There were no calling hours.
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WAYNE KERNAN WILLEY, 55, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma,
formerly of New Jersey, was born July 15, 1949 in
Elizabeth, NJ, the son of Jack and Dorothy Willey. He
died Friday, February 4, 2005, at The Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Wayne was a Veteran of the United States Army. He
received his bachelors degree in history from Monmouth
University, West Long Branch, NJ, and his masters degree
in social work from Adelphi University, Long Island, NY.
Wayne married in 1997 and lived in Toms River, NJ before
moving to Oklahoma two years ago. He was an automotive
enthusiast and an avid student of history. He was a
member of the Rhema Bible Church in Oklahoma. Surviving
are his wife Renee Powers Willey of Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma, a son, Clinton Willey of Istanbul, Turkey, two
brothers, Kyle Willey of Wall, NJ and Scott Willey of
Satsumi, Florida, and his parents Jack and Dorothy Willey
of Flagler Beach, Florida. Friends may call on Sunday
February 13th from 3:00 -5:00 at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A Funeral Ceremony
was held on Monday morn., Feb. 14th at 10:00 at the
chapel of the Brig. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Provinceline Road, Arneytown, NJ, with
interment following.
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LAVINIA
C. KING,
87, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday February 7, 2005, at the
Neptune Rehabilitation & Care Center., Neptune. She
was a clerical worker and executive housekeeper at the
Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune for many years until
retiring in 1977. Mrs. King was a member of The
Presbyterian Church on the Hill, Wayside and the Ocean
Grove Homeowners Association. She was a member and past
chief daughter of the Daughters of Scotia, Lady Ferguson
Lodge #236, Spring Lake Heights. During World War II she
was a member of the Women's Royal Naval Service (British
Navy). Born in Gourock, Scotland, she had lived in
Belleville before moving to Ocean Grove in 1986. She was
predeceased by her husband, Frank D. King in 1981.
Surviving is a friend Margaret Ruding of Ocean Grove. A
Graveside service was held at Monmouth Memorial Park,
Tinton Falls, at a later date. There were no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Sea
Girt Animal Hospital c/o Dr. Marilyn Webber, Highway 35,
Sea Girt, NJ 08750 would be appreciated.
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GRACE HUNT STARK, 91, of OCEAN GROVE and PENNS
GROVE, died Friday, February 18, 2005, at the Jersey
Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was a
cafeteria worker at the Penns Grove High School until
retiring in 1985 and was a clerk for Strawbridge and
Clothier for more than 40 years. Mrs. Stark was a member
of the Union Presbyterian Church, Carneys Point, N. J.
for 45 years. She was born in the Glen Ridge section of
Newark, NJ and was predeceased in 1998 by her husband of
61 years, William Duncan Stark, Sr. Surviving are a
daughter, Virginia S. Proud of Pennsville, N. J., a son,
William Duncan Stark, Jr. of Barbersville, KY and seven
grandchildren including James I. Proud, of Ocean Grove
and Penns Grove, her caretaker in her final days. A
graveside ceremony will be held on Friday aft., February
25th at 2:00 at the Eglington-Woodbury Cemetery,
Clarksboro, N.J. There are no calling hours. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to the Now and Forever
Fund of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54
Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, N. J. 07756 would be
appreciated.
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ALBERT E. CATLEY, 83, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Saturday, February 19, 2005, at the Jersey Shore
University Medical Center, Neptune. He had worked as a
mail carrier for the United States Postal Service serving
the Ocean Grove Post Office for more than 30 years until
retiring in 1987. Mr. Catley was a member of the
Washington Company of the Ocean Grove Fire Department for
more than 65 years and currently served Ocean Grove as a
fire commissioner, and a member of the Fireman’s
Relief Board. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WW II. Born
in Wilkes Barre, Penn., he was a lifelong resident of
Ocean Grove. He was predeceased by his brother Robert
Catley in 2004. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth
A. Dellett Catley, a daughter, Pamela I. Moreski and her
husband Chet of Ocean Grove, a sister, Doris Gilbert of
Florida, six grandchildren and spouses Pam Rottkamp and
her husband Jim, Paul Gaffney and his wife Brenda,
Melissa Moreski, Cord Moreski, Andrew Moreski, Brandon
Moreski, and four great grandchildren Caila, Corey, Sadie
and Julia. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday
morn., February 23rd at 10:00, with interment following
at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9. A Firemen’s Service was held Tuesday
evening at 8:00. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the Washington Fire Company, 48 Olin Street,
Ocean Grove, N. J. 07756 would be appreciated.
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WANDA
J. KANIA,
age 82, entered into rest, on Saturday, Feb.19, 2005, in
Ocean Grove, NJ. Wanda was born in Harrison, NJ and lived
in North Jersey, working for Bell Telephone, before
retiring to Ocean Grove sixteen years ago. She loved
Ocean Grove and could often be found at the Ocean Grove
Pavilion, or along the beachfront. She was predeceased by
her husband, Stanley C. Kania, in 1975. Surviving are two
daughters, Karen Dombrowski of Marlboro, NJ and Cynthia
Fox of Costa Mesa, CA., brothers Stanley Jankiewicz and
Henry Jankins, grandchildren Adam, Garrett, Alexa, and
Christopher Dombrowski, as well as many nieces, nephews
and friends. Friends and relatives are kindly invited to
attend the viewing at Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Ave., Ocean Grove, on Wed., Feb. 23rd, between the hours
of 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, and the Funeral Mass which was
celebrated at the old St. Gabriel's R.C. Chapel, 549 Rt.
520, Marlboro on Thursday, Feb. 24th, at 10:00 AM, with
burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery, in North
Arlington. Afterwards, there was a repast to celebrate
her life and reminisce. In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations to the Ocean Grove
Beautification Project, P.O. Box 594, Ocean Grove, NJ,
07756 (732-776-7379).
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ADELINE M. "DOLLY"
SANTANIELLO, 90, of Bradley Beach, died Thursday,
February 24, 2005, at the Neptune Rehababilitation &
Care Center, Neptune. She was the owner of the Bradley
Oil Company, Bradley Beach, until retiring in the early
1980's. Mrs. Santaniello was a lifelong resident of
Bradley Beach. She was predeceased in 1972 by her
husband, Anthony I. "Red" Santaniello with whom
she had attended many Lion's Club functions. Surviving
are two sons, Felix A. and Steven J. Santaniello, both of
Wall, a daughter, JoAnn Santaniello of Neptune, seven
grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A Mass of
Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.
C. Church, Asbury Avenue at Pine Street, Asbury Park on
Monday morn., Feb. 28th at 10:00 with interment following
at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9.
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ELSA
G. DOUGAN,
92, of the Wayside section of OCEAN TOWNSHIP, died
Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the Wayside Retirement Center.
She had worked as a clerk for the NJ Natural Gas Company,
Asbury Park until retiring. Mrs. Dougan was a member of
the First United Methodist Church, Asbury Park and had
attended the Hamilton United Methodist Church, Neptune.
Born in Setauket, NY, she had lived in Belmar, then Shark
River Hills for 40 years before moving here seven years
ago. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles
Harrington in 1953, and her second husband, John Dougan
in 1968. Surviving are a son, Col. Charles F. Harrington,
Jr., (Ret.) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, a daughter, Jean M.
Wherett of Allenhurst, six grandchildren and twelve
greatgrandchildren. Services were private.
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EILEEN
ESTELLE EVERSON REDFIELD YOUNG, 85, of NEPTUNE, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, at the Jersey Shore
University Medical Center, Neptune, surrounded by her
family. Eileen will be sadly missed, but lovingly
remembered. She was born in Ramsey and graduated from the
Tenafly High School. Her work encompassed secretarial,
administrative and office computer skills. For many
years, Eileen bred and raised championship standard
poodles. Her hobbies included sewing and knitting. Mrs.
Young was particularly proud of her American heritage,
which can be traced back for hundreds of years. She loved
the beach, and was happiest when she could be by the
ocean. She resided in Sebastian Villa in Neptune. Eileen
was predeceased by her parents, John Benjamin and
Wilhemina Stein Everson; a brother, John Karl Everson,
and her husband, William Young, in 1988. Surviving are a
son, William Ellery Redfield; a daughter-in-law, Mary
Tilelli Redfield; two grandchildren, William E. Redfield
and Mary Catharine Berger; nieces; nephews; stepchildren;
stepgrandchildren, and many friends. At her request,
there were no calling hours or funeral service. The
family is planning a memorial service in the spring. With
grateful appreciation, donations may be made in her name
to the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07754.
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DOROTHY M. QUINN, 94, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean
Grove. She had worked as a secretary for the New York
Telephone Company, New York, N. Y. for more than
forty-one years until retiring in 1970. Miss Quinn was a
member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove
and was a life member of the Westchester - Bronx Empire
Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Born in
Paterson, N. J., she had lived in the Bronx, N. Y. and
Pitman, N. J. before moving here in 1986. Miss Quinn is
survived by several cousins. A Memorial Ceremony will be
held on Saturday morn., March 26th at 10:00 in the Chapel
at the Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue, Ocean
Grove. There are no calling hours.
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DORIS
K. MENARD,
79, of OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at
home. She had worked as the manager for Mallards Landing
Assisted Living, St. Clair, Michigan until retiring. Born
in Germantown, PA, she had lived in Wildwood, NJ, then in
Michigan before moving here six years ago. She was
predeceased by a sister May Klug. Surviving are a son,
Joseph A. Morton, Jr., of St. Clair, MI, a daughter,
Linda L. Locke and her husband, John Sutton of Ocean
Grove, a brother, George Kendrick of Cape May Court
House, NJ, two grandchildren and their spouses, Shawn M.
Dennis and his wife Beth and Timothy Dennis and his wife
Katie, two great grand children, Collen Elizabeth Dennis
and Brian Patrick Dennis and many nieces and nephews. A
memorial ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Friday aft., March
25th at 4:00. There were no calling hours.
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ROBERT C. KLEMM, Jr., 96, of NEPTUNE, died March 25,
2005, at the Imperial Care Center, Neptune. He had worked
as an electrician for Local #3, New York, N. Y. for many
years until retiring. Born in New York City, he had lived
in the Shore Area since 1991. Surviving are a son, Robert
C. Klemm and his wife, Mary of Springfield, Mass., a
daughter, Barbara Simonovich of Naples, Fla., and a
sister-in-law, Claire Dancio. No funeral ceremony has
been scheduled at this time. Cremation will be at the
convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
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FRANCES L. ZEISS, 94, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean
Grove. She had worked as a supervisor for the Prudential
Life Insurance Co., Newark, N. J. until retiring. Miss
Zeiss had attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove. Born in Belleville, N. J., she had lived
there all her life until moving to Ocean Grove in 1992.
Surviving is a nephew John Campbell of Old Saybrook, CT.
Services were private. There were no calling hours.
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ALVA
STOLK,
98, of RANDOLPH, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a
salesperson for FAO Schwartz, Saddle River, N. J. until
retiring. Mrs. Stolk was born in Paterson, N. J. and was
predeceased by her husband, Cornelius Stolk in 1990.
Surviving is a daughter, Judy Alberta of Randolph. No
funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There
were no calling hours.
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OLGA
KOLENDO,
92, of NEPTUNE, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at the
Imperial Care Center, Neptune. She had worked as a
seamstress for the Playtex Company, Paramus, NJ until
retiring. She was a communicant of the Roman Catholic
Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach. Born in Poland,
she had lived in Jersey City, then Bradley Beach for 25
years before moving here four years ago. She was
predeceased by her husband, Jan Kolendo in 2002.
Surviving are a daughter, Janina Muller of Fort Myers,
Fla., three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A
graveside interment ceremony was held at Our Lady of
Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, PA on Wed. aft., April
13th at 2:00 PM with burial following. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday morning from 10
-11.
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ISABEL
L. RILEY,
91, of SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005,
at home. She had worked as a physical education teacher
at the Piscataway High School for twenty three years
until retiring in 1980. Prior to that, she taught in the
South. Miss Riley was a graduate of Neptune High School
and the University of Alabama. She loved fishing and was
an avid New York Yankee fan. Born in Newark, NJ, she had
lived in Ocean Grove for over 75 years before moving here
four years ago. Surviving are a sister, Mary E. Height of
Spring Lake Heights, a niece, Patricia Stockbridge, a
nephew, Robert Height, a grandniece Amy, two grandnephews
Matthew and Paul, a great grandniece, Sarah and a great
grandnephew Zach. A graveside ceremony was held at the
Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, on Thurs. morn.,
April 21st at 11:00 with burial following. There were no
calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Visiting
Nurses Association of Central NJ, 141 Bodman Place, Red
Bank, N. J. 07701 would be appreciated.
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IRENE
K. SMITH,
99, of OCEAN GROVE, formerly of Oakhurst, died Saturday,
April 30, 2005, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist
Church, Oakhurst. While living in Eatontown, she was
active in the Eatontown Presbyterian Church. Born in
Elberon in 1906, she had lived in Eatontown for 15 years,
prior to moving to Oakhurst in 1953, before moving here
six years ago. She was predeceased by her husband,
Kenneth I. Smith in 1999, and by her parents, James and
Ella White King. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth I. Smith
of Long Valley, NJ, and David C. Smith of Oakhurst, two
daughters, Nancy Emmons of Clarksville, NH, and Jo Ann
Alexander of Lawrenceville, NJ, eight grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. A funeral ceremony was held at
the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Wed. morn., May 4th at 11:00, with burial
following at Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. Friends
were invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday
from 10 - 11.
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CONSTANCE O'BRIEN, 79, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at her residence. Born in Naples,
Italy, she is survived by her husband, John M. O'Brien, a
son, John Jeffrey O'Brien of NY, three daughters,
Lorraine O'Brien-Rosenblatt of Calif., Arlene O'Brien of
NJ and Roseanne O'Brien-Vogel of NY and two
grandchildren. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at
this time. There were no calling hours.
Constance
O'Brien 79, of Ocean Grove
died Wednesday,
May 11 at her home.
She was as
inspirational as she was a devoted
wife to John,
mother to Roseanne, Lorraine,
Arlene and Jeff,
grandmother to Evan and Emma
and a friend to
many.
A Celebration
of her life gathering will take place
in late June.
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RICHARD F. GIBBONS, 88, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at his beloved home, Pioneer
Cottage. Mr. Gibbons was a noted historian who with
his wife Florence authored a book, The History of
Ocean Grove, in 1939. For many years, he wrote Retrospect
a column in the Ocean Grove Times. Mr. Gibbons, a
lifelong resident of Ocean Grove; began his career as a
reporter while still attending Neptune High School. Upon
graduating in 1932, he began working for the Ocean Grove
Times. He then moved on to the Asbury Park Press, where
he rose through the ranks to become assistant city
editor. While at the Press, be opened bureaus in Red Bank
and Toms River. He also taught journalism in local high
schools. In 1953 he changed careers and became the
business manager for the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Association. His last full time job was as business
manager for the Borough of Allenhurst from which he
retired in 1983. A member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church for more than 65 years, he actively served on the
music and finance committees. If there was a building
campaign or a special fund-raising, he was usually
involved, often writing all the publicity. He also helped
his wife write a revised history of the church for a
special anniversary. As a member of the Rotary Club of
Asbury Park, he was program chairman and president during
the 50s. He was a member of the board of directors of the
Boys Club of Asbury Park, where he helped raise funds for
their building campaign. Mr. Gibbons was predeceased by
his beloved wife, Florence; and his daughter, Faye
Edwards. Surviving are his sister, Betty Tierney of
Neptune; a son Richard and daughter-in-law Lois of Ocean
Grove; and a daughter, Mary and son-in-law Russell
Jacobus of Manchester. Other survivors include a
son-in-law, Merv Edwards of Florida; six grandchildren;
and three great grandchildren. A private viewing was held
for the immediate family. A memorial funeral ceremony was
held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Embury and
New York Avenues, Ocean Grove on Saturday, May 21st at
10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Food
Bank at St. Paul's Church would be appreciated.
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RICHARD J. McGLONE, 62, of NEPTUNE, died Monday, May
16, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. He was a driver and office worker for Monmouth
County. Prior to that he worked at the Marine Base
Terminal in Bayonne for twenty years. Mr. McGlone was a
1962 graduate of Asbury Park High School, where he played
on the football team and a 1966 graduate of the College
of Emporia in Kansas. He was a graduate of the Academy of
Advanced Traffic, New York City. Born in Irvington, NJ,
he had lived in Maplewood then Asbury Park before coming
here thirty years ago. Surviving are his parents John and
Marion Vandenburg McGlone, a brother, John McGlone of
Fair Haven, and a sister, Nancy Brayden of Medford.
Friends were invited to call on Friday from 2-4 and 7- 9
at The Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue Ocean
Grove. Services and Interment were private. 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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HARRY LARRISON, Jr., 79, of Ocean Grove, died
peacefully on Sunday, May 29, at the Jersey Shore
University Medical Center. Born in Neptune, he resided in
the Neptune area his entire life. He was a graduate of
Neptune High School and owner of Larrison Coal & Fuel
Oil, Inc. in Neptune City. He was a lifelong member of
Eagle Hook & Ladder Fire Company of Ocean Grove and
the Ocean Grove First Aid Squad. He was a member of the
Ocean Grove Masonic Lodge #238 now the Wall Spring Lake
Lodge #73, Brielle, BPOElks Lodge #128 of Asbury Park,
the 200 Club of Monmouth County, the High Twelve Club of
Freehold #542, the NJ Seniors Golf Association, the
Affiliated Republican Club of Monmouth County, the
Friends of the Monmouth County Library Association, the
Monmouth County Federation of Republican Women, Inc. and
the Deal Golf & Country Club. He was a member of St.
Paul's Methodist Church and a dedicated and loving family
man whose memory will be cherished.
Harry was most well known for his public service, which
began at an early age in his home town of Neptune and
continued for more than 40 years on county and state
levels. He was the longest serving Freeholder in the
state's history and was instrumental in the development
of such Monmouth County institutions as an award winning
county park system, the largest county library system in
New Jersey and the county-owned Brookdale Community
College where a building which bears his name was
dedicated to him in October of 1998. He guided the
development of the county owned landfill and the
attainment of a AAA bond rating for the county.
He was predeceased by his wife, Harriet Clark Larrison,
in 1991; his daughter, Lynn, in l975; his son-in-law,
Matthew Pantaleo, in 2004 and his twin brothers, Bradley
and Robert Larrison. Surviving are two daughters, Judy
Larrison of Pt. Pleasant and Carol Pantaleo of Marlboro,
his two grandsons, Travis & Zak Pantaleo, of
Marlboro, and his sister, Dolores Hendrickson, of
Florida. Friends were invited to call from 4 to 8 P.M. on
Wednesday, June 1st at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Burial was private to the
immediate family. The family has requested that in lieu
of flowers, donations be made in Harry's memory to the Visiting
Nurses Association of Central Jersey, 141 Bodman Place,
Red Bank, NJ 07701 or to St. Paul's
Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756.
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MARTHA BALLENTINE, 85, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, Neptune. Mrs. Ballentine was a charter
Member of the Whiting Methodist Church, Whiting and a
member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean
Grove. Born in Elizabeth, N. J., she lived there for 60
years and then in Whiting until 1992 before moving here.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford L.
Ballentine Sr., in 1983. Surviving are a son, Clifford
L., Jr., of Randolph, a daughter, Barbara J. Signorelli
of Medford and two grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth
Ballentine. A graveside ceremony was held at the Whiting
Memorial Park, Manchester Township with burial following.
A memorial ceremony will be held in the chapel at the
Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Ave. Ocean Grove on
Sunday, June 26th at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution may be sent to the Fellowship Fund
of the United Methodist Homes of New Jersey, 3311 Route
33 Neptune, NJ 07753.
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DELORES
BRAVO,
72, of FARMINGDALE, died Sunday, June 12, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Bravo was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. and was
predeceased by her husband, Angelo Bravo in 1999.
Surviving are her children, a brother, Eddie Blanco, two
sisters, Olga Maher and Rita Sydlosky and her friends at
CSPNJ. A graveside ceremony was held at the White Ridge
Cemetery, Eatontown on Friday June 17 at 11:00 AM, with
burial following. There were no calling hours. A memorial
service will be held at a later date.
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DAVID I. MITCHELL, 58, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday,
June 20, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University Medical
Center, Neptune after perfecting his final golf swing at
Colonial Terrace. He worked as an art teacher for the
Brick Township Board of Education until retiring in 2002
after 33 years of service. He was a lifeguard in Ocean
Grove for 34 years, a profession he considered his
purpose in life. Teaching was a hobby he pursued in order
to spend his summers at a place he called "The Best
Office in the World." Mr. Mitchell was a member of
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove and the
president of the church's board of trustees. He was the
past president and an exempt member of the E. H. Stokes
Fire Company and a past captain of the Ocean Grove First
Aid Squad. He was active in the Ocean Grove Citizens
Patrol, and a member of both the US Lifesaving
Association and ANSWER, the Area Network Shore Water
Emergency Response. During the last few years he enjoyed
a God-given talent as a guitarist with "Cannonball
Red" and "The Front Porch Philharmonic Praise
Band." Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Ocean
Grove for 36 years.
Surviving are his wife, Roberta Reaser Mitchell, three
sons, Matthew D. Mitchell and his wife, Rachel, of Ocean
Grove, Lt. Mark R. Mitchell, currently serving in the US
Navy and his wife, Alison, of Silverdale, Washington and
Luke J. Mitchell of Ocean Grove, and a brother, Louis W.
Mitchell, Jr., of Jackson. He will be forever missed by
his two grandchildren, Meredith and Ethan whom he loved
dearly. Friends were invited to call on Thursday, June
23rd from 5:00 - 6:30 PM at St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove. A
funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00. Interment was on
Friday at 10:00 AM at the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
Paul's Contemporary Worship.
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GEORGE N. PECORA, 71, of BRADLEY BEACH, died
Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, Neptune. He had worked as a warehouseman
for the Wakefern, Company, Cranbury, NJ for thirty years
until retiring in 2000. Prior to that he had been a union
advocate and a member of the teamsters union. He was born
in Jersey City, NJ. Surviving are his wife Camille
Vespoli Pecora, a son, Jason Pecora of Red Bank, a
daughter, Alissa Pecora of Bradley Beach, and a sister
Catherine Scarpa of Jersey City. The family received
friends at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 25th at the Roman
Catholic Church of the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue,
Bradley Beach with a memorial Mass of Christian Burial at
9:30. Interment was private.
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JACK
WILLS,
84, of OCEAN GROVE, died Friday, June 24th at the Jersey
Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Mr. Wills was a
standout, all-around athlete at Asbury High School in the
early 1940s, earning a total of 10 varsity letters in
four sports for the Blue Bishops. Making the most of his
wiry 5-foot 11-inch, 175-pound frame, Wills played
quarterback on the football team, ran sprints and the
quarter-mile in track, led the swim team by competing in
the 100-yard freestyle and he freestyle relayed, and
performed with the school's tumbling squad. During his
high school career, Wills was quarterback of the football
team that won a Central Jersey group championship, ran
the anchor leg in the mile-relay team that captured first
place in the Penn Relays, and placed second in the
individual quarter-mile at the NJSIAA state championship
meet. As a senior, he was named outstanding individual
performer at the Long Branch Relay meet after anchoring
three winning relay teams. A story in the Asbury Park
Press noted that Wills also competed in the javelin throw
until an errant toss speared the hat of his high school
coach, James M. "Chippy" Coleman. His athletic
accomplishments earned Wills a scholarship to Blair
Academy, where he continued as a three-sport athlete. At
Blair, he captured first place in the state prepschool
quarter-mile championship, clocking a 5.12. He also took
up the sport of boxing in his two years at Blair, and
reached the semifinals of the Diamond Belt competition.
World War II ended Wills' athletic career, and he served
as a staff sergeant in the Army Air Force, completing a
total of 170 missions as a navigator and flight radio
operator on troop carriers in Africa and Europe. For his
service, Wills received eight battle stars, the Air Medal
with three oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Service
Cross and a Presidential Citation. While stationed in
Great Britain, Jack adopted a Labrador Retriever he named
UK and took him along on several battle missions over
Germany and Africa. To ensure UKs safety, Jack fashioned
a flak suit and parachute for the dog. Once back home,
Jack became a breeder of labs and competed in numerous
field trials. Jack later worked as an electronic
technician with the US Army Signal Research and
Development Laboratory at Fort Monmouth. He also became
an avid ham radio operator (N2AF1).
Jack is survived by a large and loving family, that
includes his wife of 63 years, Gail Horter Wills; his
children, Bob of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Joy Matovsky of
Brick and Shane of South Portland, Maine. Jack also
leaves three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and many dear friends and neighbors.
Friends were invited to call Saturday, June 25th from 1
to 2 p.m. at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Ave., Ocean Grove. A funeral ceremony followed at 2 p.m.
Interment was private. Those who wish may send flowers,
or a contribution to St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
would be appreciated.
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CORAL
V. WELLS,
89, of OCEAN GROVE, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She had
worked as an kindergarten teacher for the Board of
Education of Basking Ridge more than twenty-five years
until retiring. Born in New York City, she had lived in
Ocean Grove since 1976. Surviving are several cousins. A
graveside ceremony will be held at the Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Worthington, Ohio, on Thursday June 30th with
burial following. There were no calling hours.
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EDNA
G. CASE,
93, of Ocean Grove, died Monday, June 27, 2005 at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was
born and raised in Newark and had moved to Ocean Grove in
1974, residing most recently at the Francis Asbury Manor.
She had worked for Bell Telephone Company and the
Fireman’s Insurance Company, both in Newark before
retiring. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in
1990. Surviving are two sons and a daughter in law Gerald
of East Granby, Conn. and Ronald and his wife, Emily, of
Neptune, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren
and seven great-great-grandchildren. A funeral ceremony
was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday afternoon, June 29th at
4:00. Interment was private.
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HELEN
BLACKWOOD McCALL MALCHOW, 102, of NEPTUNE, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the Imperial Care
Center, Neptune. Born Feb. 4, 1903, in Bradley Beach, she
attended the Bradley Beach and Neptune schools and
Monmouth Secretarial College. After marrying, she ran her
husband's business. She lived at the Jersey Shore all her
life and worked for more than 60 years for the Boro of
Bradley Beach on the beachfront, which was her love.
Helen performed exceptional volunteer and charity work
her entire life. She was a member of the Order of
Shepherds of Bethlehem, the Degree of Pocahontas, the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Bradley Beach Fire Department, as
well as many other civic groups. She was a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Bradley Beach all her
life. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph H.
Malchow, in 1971; her parents, John J. and Florence
McCall; her brother, Wallace McCall; sister, Hazel
Matthews; and her two daughters, Janice Malchow and
Florence May; as well as two grandchildren, Harry May and
Linda May Taylor; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah A.
May. Surviving are her grandsons, John May and his wife,
Jackie, of Florida and Wayne May of Bradley Beach; seven
great-grandchildren, Paul May, Randy May, Jessica May,
Michael Taylor, Meredith Taylor, Mark Taylor and Joshua
May; and many great-great-grandchildren. Friends were
invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6th at
The First United Methodist Church, 319 LaReine Ave.,
Bradley Beach. A funeral ceremony followed at 11 a.m. and
a private burial followed the ceremony. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to the Bradley Beach First
Aid Squad, or to the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Bradley Beach Fire Department would be
appreciated.
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THELMA MOUNT RAINEAR, of TINTON FALLS, died Friday,
July 8, 2005. A native of Monmouth County, she was born
in Englishtown in 1914, the daughter of Samuel
Hendrickson Mount and Ethel Cox Mount. She had served
many years at various churches in New Jersey, Florida and
Texas, as director of music and organist until she
retired in 2003. Mrs. Rainear was a graduate of Asbury
Park High School and Guilmont Organ School in New York
City. She had served as dean of the Monmouth Chapter,
American Guild of Organists, and was a life member of
Sigma Alpha Iota, National Music Honorary Society. She
had also been teacher and mentor to numerous budding
pianists and organists wherever she lived. Music was her
life. Mrs. Rainear was married for 55 years to the late
Harold W. Rainear. She is survived by her sister, Mrs.
Beryl Mount, a niece and her husband, Mrs. Gaylord M.
Schelleng and Charles E. Schelleng, all of Wall; and her
great-niece, Miss Anne L. Schelleng of San Antonio,
Texas. Friends were invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave. A
funeral ceremony was held Tuesday, afternoon, July 12th
at 2:00 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Embury and
New York Avenues, Ocean Grove. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove,
NJ 07756, or to the Benevolent Care Fund
of Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
07753, would be appreciated.
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FRANK
MIGUT,
72, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He had
was a powerhouse engineer for the Kimberly Clark Company,
Spotswood, NJ for more than 41 years until retiring. Mr.
Migut was a communicant of the Roman Catholic Church of
the Ascension, Bradley Beach and a member of the Navy
League. He was born in South River, NJ. Surviving are his
wife, Emily Weiss Migut, a son , Peter of Bradley Beach,
a brother Chester, two sisters , Rose Banach and Jean
Montegros, and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of
Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, morning, July
16th at 10:00 at the Roman Catholic Church of the
Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach with burial
following at the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were
invited to call on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.
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IRENE O'LOUGHLIN, 87, of OCEAN GROVE, died on
Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at home. She had worked for the
New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for more than 14
years until retiring in 1986. Born in Trenton, NJ, she
had lived there before moving here six years ago. Mrs.
O'Loughlin was predeceased by her husband, Michael, in
1986. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Cook of
Sellersville, PA and Margaret McBride of Hamilton, NJ. No
funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There
were no calling hours.
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GOLDIE MEGILL FINCKE, 96, of LAKEWOOD, died peacefully
Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at home. Mrs. Fincke was a
teacher at the Belmar Public School for more than
twenty-six years, then served as superintendent for six
years, before taking an early retirement in 1960. She was
a lifelong member of the Bradley Beach United Methodist
Church. Mrs. Fincke's service to her church included
membership in the United Methodist Women and serving on
the official board. She was a graduate of Asbury Park
High School and the Montclair Normal School. She received
her masters degree from Rutgers University where she was
a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society. Born in
Bradley Beach, she lived there and then in West
Allenhurst for 34 years before moving here 1988 where she
and her husband were among the first residents of
Harrogate. She was predeceased by her husband, George C.
Fincke, Jr., in 1999. Surviving are a sister, Gertrude L.
Hutchins of Lakewood, a sister-in-law, Ethel Megill of
Neptune City and many nieces and nephews. A graveside
ceremony was held at the Glendola Cemetery, Belmar
Boulevard and Allenwood Road, Wall Township, on Saturday
morning, July 23rd at 10:00 with burial following. A
brief memorial service and reception followed at 11:00 in
the auditorium at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street, Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the First
United Methodist Church of Bradley Beach, 319 LaReine
Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720, would be
appreciated.
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RAYMOND JOHN JONES, 54, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at home. He was a self employed
carpenter. Born in Egg Harbor, NJ, he had lived in in the
shore area for many years. Surviving are a daughter,
Rayna Jones-Riggi, two sisters, Jo-Ann Jones and Mary
Beth Planer both of Manahawkin and his parents, Edward
and Mary Carroll of Manahawkin. No funeral ceremony has
been scheduled at this time.
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LIONEL
WIGGAM,
90, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at
home. Lionel was an award winning poet, playwright and
fiction writer. He was one of the top ten Ford Models in
his younger days. Surviving are his dear friends, Nellie
Hixon, Nancy and Ben Olifphint, Patricia Hogan - Fisher
and his nurses aide, George. His neighbors will surely
miss his friendly smiles and conversations. Services will
be private.
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MATTHEW
FIELDS,
78, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, August 21, 2005, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. He was a self employed
carpenter until retiring and was a veteran of in the
United States Army, serving during both WW II and the
Korean Conflict. Mr. Fields was predeceased by his wife
Mary Ann McCormick Fields in 1984. Surviving is a son,
Matthew Fields, of Bradley Beach. No funeral ceremony has
been scheduled at this time and there are no calling
hours.
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MARIE
CONROY,
80, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, August 21, 2005, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She had
worked as a shipping supervisor for Chanel, Piscataway,
NJ until retiring in 1987. Born in Perth Amboy, she had
lived in Jamesburg then in Toms River for 15 years before
moving here six months ago. She was predeceased by her
husband, Thomas J. Conroy in 2002. Surviving are two
sons, Bruce E. Conroy of Ocean Grove and Ron Petenko of
Woodbridge, and a grand daughter Kristen Petenko. A
funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Friday morning
August 26 at 11:00 with burial following at the Brigadier
General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Arneytown, N. J. Friends were invited to call at the
funeral home on Thursday from 5-9. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to The Popcorn Park Zoo, P. O. Box
43, Forked River, NJ 08731 would be appreciated.
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MICHAEL A. VESPOLI, 90, of BRADLEY BEACH, died
Friday, September 16, 2005, at the Manor-by-the-Sea,
Ocean Grove. He had worked as a refrigeration mechanic
until retiring. Mr. Vespoli was born in Italy. He was
predeceased by his wife, Frances Mele Vespoli in 2003.
Surviving are 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,
nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A
mass of Christian Burial was offered at the Roman
Catholic Church of the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue,
Bradley Beach on Tuesday morning, September 20th at 10:00
with interment following at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall, N.
J. The family received friends from 9:00 to 10:00 at the
church prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to the Alzheimer's Assoc. of Greater
NJ, 400 Morris Avenue - Suite 251, Denville, N. J. 07834
would be appreciated.
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MARGARET
FOSTER,
99, of OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at
the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Foster was a member of the United Methodist Women.
Born in Scotland, she had lived in Kearny for many years,
then Toms River before moving here three years ago. She
was predeceased by her husband, John Foster in 1978.
Surviving are two daughters, Moira F. Crowell of Kearny
and Margaret M. Weakliem of Pennington, NJ, a sister,
Isabel Hemion of Ocean Grove, seven grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held
at Francis Asbury Manor, Ocean Grove, at a later date.
There are no calling hours.
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REGINA ANN WALLACE, 52, of OCEAN GROVE, died
Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at home. She was a cashier
for the Wanamassa Pharmacy. Mrs. Wallace was active with
the Salvation Army and the American Cancer Society. She
was born in Red Bank. Surviving are her husband, William
L. Crawford, three daughters, Stacey Ayers of Ocean
Grove, Kelly Wallace of Bradley Beach and Shanna Wallace
of Ocean Grove, a brother, Daniel Ayers of Neptune, two
sisters, Bonnie McKelvey of Red Bank and Dawn Ayers of
Red Bank, her parents, Daniel and Ruth Ann Jackson Ayers
of Lincroft, a granddaughter Kahriya and her former
husband, Thomas Michael Wallace of Bay Ridge, NY. Friends
were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home,
118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 15th
from 2-4 and 7-9. A funeral ceremony was held at 8:30 PM.
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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IAN
BRETT,
81, of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at
Care One, Wall Township. Born in Scotland, he had worked
in broadcasting for The British Embassy until retiring.
Surviving is a friend, James B. Eagleton. No funeral
ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
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MARGARET S. AUSTIN, 95, of LONG BRANCH, died
Thursday, October 13, 2005, at Monmouth Care Center, Long
Branch. Mrs. Austin was a member of the first graduating
class of the Asbury Park High School. She worked in the
Psychology Department of the University of Illinois. Born
in Brooklyn, N. Y., she had lived in Avon, Wanamassa,
Ocean Grove, Illinois, Monmouth Beach and Asbury Park
before moving here five years ago. She was predeceased by
her husband, Roger Kenneth Austin in 1984 and by her son
Charles Garret Egley. Surviving is a niece Barbara Dean
of Middletown. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at
this time.
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ANITA
R. NELSON,
88, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, Oct. 17, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She was a homemaker. Born
in Bergen County, she lived there before moving to
Neptune 50 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband,
J. Martin Nelson, in 1992. Surviving are a son, Martin
Nelson of Morristown; a daughter, Merri Nelson of
Purcellville, Va.; and two grandchildren.
A private graveside ceremony will be held in Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, with burial following. There
were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution
to the Embracing Hospice Care, 2101 Highway 34,
Suite B, Wall, NJ 07719, would be appreciated.
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THERESA
F. DIBENEDETTO GRAZIANO, 75, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday, November
2, 2005, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark. Born in
Asbury Park, NJ, she was a lifelong Shore area resident.
She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony A. Graziano
in 1996, and by her daughter Carmella Ann Montedoro in
2004. Surviving are two daughters, Susan M. Codispoti of
Neptune City and Lizabeth Linda Romelfanger of Tinton
Falls, a brother, Ralph A. DiBenedetto of Asbury Park,
three sisters, Mary Ordino of Tinton Falls, Josephine
Sines of Asbury Park and Elizabeth Migliazza of Ocean
Township, six grandchildren Anthony Montedoro, Nicole
Montedoro, Guido Codispoti, Vincent Codispoti, Joseph
Codispoti and James Romelfanger, a great granddaughter,
Carmella Ann Boguszewski and her dear friend Madeline
Tango of Neptune City. A Mass of Christian Burial was be
offered at the Our Lady of Providence Roman Catholic
Church, Fifth Avenue, Neptune on Monday, November 7th at
10:00 AM with entombment following at the Mount Calvary
Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove
on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9.
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ELEANOR
CLARKE EVANS GORDON, 98, of Raphine, Va., formerly of OCEAN
GROVE, died Monday, Nov. 7, at the Blue Ridge Christian
Home. Mrs. Gordon was born on May 5, 1907 in Philadelphia
and was a daughter of the late Elisha Evans and Josephine
Stroup Evans. Mrs. Gordon graduated from the Philadelphia
Conservatory of Music and from the Philadelphia General
Hospital as a registered nurse. She was predeceased by a
son, Andrew Gordon. Mrs. Gordon is survived by her
husband, the Rev. Andrew Culver Gordon; a son, the Rev.
Robert Gordon of Lexington, Va; a daughter, Margaret
Mongin of Roxbury, Conn.; nine grandchildren, Stephen,
Craig, Philip, Joel, Joshua, Sarah, Margaret, Andrew and
Thomas; and seven great grandchildren. Friends were
invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 11 to
1. The funeral ceremony was held at 1:00 p.m. at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave., Ocean Grove.
The Rev. Geoffrey Wilour officiated. Interment was
Saturday in Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
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JOHN
JASKULA,
87, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Saturday, November 12, 2005,
at home. He had worked as an instrumentation technician
for Midway Aircraft, Moonachie, NJ for more than forty
years until retiring in 1986. He was veteran of the
United States Army, serving in the European Theater
during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the
Bulge. Mr. Jaskula was a member of the American Legion,
Post 170, Rochelle Park, NJ and was active in the Bradley
Beach Senior Center. Born in Esmond, RI, he lived in
Poland, then Canada, before returning to the United
Sates, prior to World War II. He was predeceased by his
first wife, Claire Gosselin Jaskula in 1994. John loved
three things, Lola, coffee and hard rolls. Surviving are
his wife Lola Arter, and two sons, Gary J. Jaskula of New
York, NY and Brian W. Jaskula of Manassas, VA. A Mass of
Christian Burial was offered at the Ascension Roman
Catholic Church, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on
Wednesday, November 16th at 10:00 AM with burial
following at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.
Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial
Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tuesday from 4-8.
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CLARENCE
KNIGHT,
90, of Marysville, Michigan and Ocean Grove, was promoted
to glory on Sunday, November 27, 2005 after a short
illness. Clarence was born on October 21, 1915 at the
Salvation Army Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was a
graduate of Michigan State University where he played
football and received his degree in Police
Administration. Clarence was married to Catherine
(Bonnie) Knight for 57 years. He is survived by his son
William, daughter-in-law Janice, and his two
granddaughters, Emily and Chelsea, all of Ocean Grove. He
had another son, Dr. Richard Knight of New Orleans, who
preceded Clarence in death. Clarence was Security Chief
for General Motors from 1941-1950. He also served a
4-year tour of duty during World War II as Lieutenant
Colonel with the XIII Army Military Intelligence Staff.
Clarence became the owner/operator of a Ben Franklin 5
& 10 Cent store in Marine City, MI, where he raised
his family. He was then elected to the Board of Trustees
for St. Clair Community College in Port Huron, MI. He
served on the Board until he resigned to assume a
full-time position as Coordinator of Law Enforcement
Education at the college. Clarence was a life-long, third
generation, member of the Salvation Army. He served as
the Corps Sergeant Major and Bandsman. When asked to
speak to his faith in God Clarence stated, “I love
God better every day and try to serve him to the best of
my ability. My life has been dedicated to his service in
any way possible.” Clarence was buried in the family
plot in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Salvation
Army, Asbury Park, NJ. A memorial service will be held during the
10:45 am service on Sunday, December 18 at the Asbury
Park Citadel.
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CHESTER
J. DUTKOWSKI, 89, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, November
29, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. He was employed by the US Postal Service in the
Railway Mail Service Division for 28 years, retiring in
1970. Later he was a stockroom supervisor for Central
Jersey Bank, Freehold, NJ for twelve years until retiring
in 1982. Mr. Dutkowski was a member of the American
Association of Retired Persons, the Neptune Senior
Citizens and a communicant of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic
Church, Asbury Park. He attended South River High School
and then graduated from Bayonne Senior High School in
1934. Born in Bayonne, he lived there and in South River
before moving here many years ago. He was predeceased by
his first wife Regina Wyszynski Dutkowski in 1946 and by
his second wife, Dorothy Borden Dutkowski in 1996.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. A funeral
ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Saturday morn. December 3rd
at 9:30 AM with burial following at the Holy Cross
Cemetery, North Arlington, N. J. Friends were invited to
call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. In
lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 705
Second Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 or to a charity of your choice
would be appreciated.
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RONALD
B. KNUST,
72, of Ocean Grove, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at
the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune,
after a courageous battle, surrounded by his family. He
was born in Jersey City, NJ and graduated from Lehigh
University in Bethlehem, PA with a degree in mechanical
engineering. After graduation, he served as an
engineering officer aboard the newly commissioned
aircraft carrier, Saratoga. He had a distinguished career
of 32 years at Combustion Engineering, in Windsor, CT,
retiring as vice president of the Power Systems Division.
He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Bradley
Beach, where he served with great dedication as
treasurer, leader of the mens group and stewardship and
Lector. He was a past member of the Auditorium Ushers
Association in Ocean Grove and was also a Free and
Accepted Mason, belonging to Hiram Lodge. He was a strong
man of great dignity, devoted to his family, his church,
his friends and his job. After living in Simsbury, CT for
over thirty years, he and his wife retired to Ocean
Grove. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Joan Engle
Knust, his children, Kim, Robert, Andrew and his wife,
Janet, two beloved grandchildren, Wyatt and Amelia and
his brother, Robert. Friends were invited to call from
2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday December 2 at St. James
Episcopal Church, 605 Fourth Avenue, Bradley Beach. A
funeral ceremony was held on Saturday morn. December 3rd
at 11:00 at the church, with burial following at Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, a
contribution to either the Endowment
Fund of St. James Episcopal Church, or to the Now
and Forever Fund, of the OGCMA, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean
Grove, N. J. 07756 would be appreciated.
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HOWARD
N. BOILEAU,
91, of Ocean Grove, formerly of Huntingdon Valley, PA,
died after a brief illness, peacefully surrounded by his
loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
Mr. Boileau worked as a lumber salesman for the Blanchard
Lumber Company for almost 50 years, retiring in 1978. He
served in the US Army during WWII as a First Lieutenant
in the 71st Infantry Division.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove and was predeceased by his parents, Nathaniel
B. and Charlotte Reb Boileau and by his brothers, Charles
and Robert.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Margaret, a daughter,
Coralie and her husband Edwin Cummings, a son George, a
granddaughter, Erin Semple and her husband Steve, a
grandson, Timothy Cummings and his wife Jennifer, his
great grandchildren, Abigail, Cameron and Moira Semple,
and his sister, Charlotte McDaid.
His love and humor will be greatly missed. Services were
held privately. Only your prayers are requested.
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ETHEL
BRANDT,
91, of LAKEWOOD, died Monday, December 5, 2005, at the
Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She had worked as a
seamstress until retiring. Born in New Brunswick, N. J.,
she had lived in Highland Park before moving to Lakewood
in 1993. She was predeceased by her brother, Arthur
Schrader. Surviving are her friends at Atlantic Coast
Rehabilitation Center and Elder Life Management. A
private burial will be held at the Hamilton Cemetery,
Neptune. There were no calling hours.
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LUCILLE
A. WHRITNER, 91, widow of Albert Whritner and a long
time resident of Dumont, NJ, died Monday, December 12,
2005 at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. She was a resident of Francis Asbury Manor,
Ocean Grove. Before retiring she was a registered nurse
at the Valley Nursing Home, Westwood. Mrs. Whritner is
survived by two daughters, Gail and Janet, a son James,
three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at a later date.
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GILBERT
J. STILES,
82 years young, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at
home in Ocean Grove where he and his wife, Jean, have
lived since 1980. Born in Newark, NJ, Mr. Stiles was a US
Navy veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre. Mr.
Stiles was a graduate of the NJ Institute of Technology
with a Masters Degree in Engineering. He retired from
AT&T - Bell Laboratories in 1984 where he had worked
as an electrical engineer for more than forty-two years.
Mr. Stiles holds two patents in electronics and worked on
such projects as the development of the transistor, the
Echo project, and Telstar. He was a member of the
AT&T Pioneers.
Mr. Stiles was a member of the Jersey Aero Club, serving
as treasurer for more than 10 years. Gil and his wife,
Jean, volunteered at the Ocean Grove food pantry for
several years. They traveled all over the world in
retirement. Mr. Stiles is survived by his wife, Jean, a
son, Skip, of Freehold, NJ, two daughters, Dianne, of
Adelphi, MD and Cindy of Perrineville, NJ, as well as
three grandchildren Danielle Stiles, Rebeccah Stiles and
Erika Stiles Damaré. Family and friends were invited to
call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue,
Ocean Grove, on Saturday, December 17th from 2:00 to 3:45
PM. A brief funeral ceremony was held at 3:45 PM. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at
www.diabetes.org or 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
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REV.
LEONARD HEINMETS, 81, of Ocean Grove, went home to be with
the Lord on December 23, 2005, at Calvary Hospital,
Bronx, NY. He had worked in construction until retiring.
The Rev. Mr. Heinmets was a pastor for the Estonian
Baptist Church, New York, NY and an usher with the Ocean
Grove Auditorium Ushers Association. Born in Estonia on
July 7, 1924, he also lived in Sweden, moved to the
United States in 1955 and to Ocean Grove in 1978. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Heinmets in 2004.
Surviving are his wife, Inez Johansson Heinmets, four
sons, Jaan of Colorado Springs, CO, Toomas of Neenah, WI,
David of Ocean Township and Daniel of Macungie, PA, two
daughters, Eva Ekbom of Brookfield, WI, and Ann Trippett
of White Plains, NY, a brother, three sisters and
fourteen grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at
the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Wednesday, December 28, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A
funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church,
Third & Grand Avenues, Asbury Park on Thursday,
morning, December 28, at 11:00 with a reception will
following at the church. Interment will be in Melen
Township Cemetery, Wallace, Michigan. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First
Baptist Church, Third & Grand Avenues, Asbury Park
07712.
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LAURA
H. SMOLLON-FRENCH, 45, of Laurel, MD, formerly of Ocean
Grove,
died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at the Georgetown Medical
Center, Washington, DC. She worked professionally in the
fields of information, technology and finance, most
recently, at the Provident Bank in Ocean Grove. Born in
Brooklyn, NY she lived in Spring Lake, Belmar, and Breton
Woods, and then in Ocean Grove since 1997 before moving
to Maryland last September. Surviving are her husband,
Fred A. French, her children, Briann, Arianna, Evan and
Justin Schambach and her stepchildren, Katherine and
Robert French. Also Surviving are her sisters and
brothers, Clair Entwhistle of Wall, Christopher Smollon
of Freehold, Beth Margeson of Ewing, and Matthew Smollon
of Blairstown. A Memorial Ceremony will be held on Friday
afternoon, December 30, 2005, at 2:00 at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Those who
wish may send flowers, or please support a worthwhile
charity or the United Way Fund, and consider becoming an
organ donor.
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