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DEATHS IN 2007
GEORGE N. SEUFFERT, 89, of ASBURY PARK, died Wednesday, January
24, 2007, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. He had worked for Sears for more than 25 years
until retiring in 1980. Mr. Seuffert attended the weekly
worship at the Asbury Tower where he also had been a
member of the bocce team and volunteered with many
different programs. Born in Jersey City, he had lived
there before coming to Asbury Park in 1950. George was a
truly gentle man who will be missed by his many friends
and family. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria C.
Schagelin Seuffert in 1993 and by his sister Gertrude
Oest. Surviving are a son, Russell G. Seuffert and his
wife Carol of Spring Lake Heights. Friends were invited
to call from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 26th at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.
A funeral service was held at 8:00 PM. Interment was
private for the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions
to the Popcorn Park Zoo, PO Box 43, Forked River,
NJ 08731, would be appreciated.
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WILLIAM
J. TACKE, 52, of OCEAN
GROVE, died Thursday, January 25, 2007 at The King Manor
Care Center, Neptune. Mr. Tacke was the supervising
director and cofounder of Model Team LLC, Ocean Grove. He
began his career as an international fashion model in
L.A., where he was the last male model hand-picked by
fashion mogul Wilhelmina. As a model, he worked in
Madrid, Milan, Tokyo and Zurich, and across the U.S. Mr.
Tacke worked for such clients as Calvin Klein, Commes des
Garcons, Anna Sui, J. Crew, Lanvin, Macy's, Halston,
Gottex and Givenchy. His extensive career also included
magazine covers, national TV commercials, appearances on
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Laverne and
Shirley," "Happy Days," National
commercial print campaigns, and the ABC Sports national
and international "Golden Runner" symbol of the
1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Mr. Tacke, along with
John Merriman had directed and coproduced hundreds of
shows in New York and across the U.S. for various
designers and clients such as Abercrombie and Fitch,
Weight Watchers, Subaru, Kinney Shoes and Dick Clark
productions. He will be missed by his beloved dogs,
Astrid, Buzz, Steffi, Carmen and Robin. He was looking
forward to meeting his dogs Ingrid and Elsa over the
Rainbow Bridge. Surviving are his life partner of 22
years, John Merriman, his brother, Robert and his wife
Brenda of Council Bluffs, IA, three sisters, Barbara
Tacke of Council Bluffs, IA, Beth Black and her husband,
Philip of Omaha, NE and Burdine Osborn and her husband
Gary of Council Bluffs, IA and his nieces and nephews,
Stuart and Jeremy Black, Kelsey and Connor Osborn and
Brittany and Bailey Tacke. A Mass of Christian Burial was
offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church,
805 Pine Street, Asbury Park on Tuesday, January 30th at
10:00 AM. Interment was in Calvary Cemetary, Omaha,
Nebraska. Friends were invited to call from 5-8 PM on
Monday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue,
Ocean Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American
Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL
60018 or the Monmouth and Ocean County
Brain Tumor Support Group, P.O. Box 634, Oakhurst, NJ
07755 would be appreciated.
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JEANETTE
R. WOELNER KEGLER,80,
of OCEAN GROVE died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the
Manor-by-the-Sea in Ocean Grove where she had lived for a
year. A life long resident of Monroe, Michigan, Jeanette
moved to New Jersey in December of 2005. She was born
February 18, 1926 in Monroe, MI the daughter of the late
Walter and Lena Luft Woelmer. After her graduation from
Monroe High School Jeanette went on to work for the
Detroit Edison Company, The Citizen Budget Company and
the Monroe County Library System. On February 28, 1948 at
Zion Lutheran Church Jeanette married Harold
“Buzz” Kegler, sadly he preceded her in death
on January 31, 1998. Jeanette was a life member of Zion
Lutheran Church, a member of The Monroe Thrift Shop
Association, Mobile Meals, Mercy Memorial Hospital Guild
and the Monroe Golf and Country Club. Jeanette is
survived by three loving children; Janice M. and her
husband Bill Knight of Ocean Grove, NJ, Donald L. Kegler
and his wife Sally of Hilo, HI and Brian W. Kegler and
his wife Joan of San Diego, CA. three cherished
grandchildren and three cherished great grandchildren. In
addition to her parents and husband, Jeanette was
preceded in death by a sister. A funeral service was held
on Saturday at 11:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Monroe,
MI under the direction of the Bacarella Funeral Home,
Monroe. Rev. Gary Tryggestad and Rev. Ross William Ulrich
pastors of Zion Lutheran Church officiated. Private
interment services were held at Roselawn Memorial Park in
LaSalle, MI. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to Ocean
Grove Beautification, P.O. Box 594, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
or Ocean Grove Ladies Auxiliary c/o OG Camp
Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ
07756 or to the Zion Lutheran Church,
186 Cole Road, Monroe, MI 48161 would be
appreciated.
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NELLIE
FLORENCE FREEMAN, 89,
of BRADLEY BEACH, entered her eternal home on Wednesday,
February 21, 2007. Nellie was a lifelong resident of
Bradley Beach and a lifelong member of the First United
Methodist Church of Bradley Beach where she served as a
Sunday School teacher and a member of the church council.
She loved the Lord and always strived to serve Him
throughout her life. “Aunt Nellie” will be
dearly missed by her friends and family. Nellie was a
graduate of Bradley Beach Elementary School and Asbury
Park High School. She was employed for many years in
secretarial positions with A.G. Rogers of Neptune, as a
personal secretary to the president of the Steinbach
Company of Asbury Park, and 20 years with the payroll
department of the Neptune Township Board of Education,
from where she retired in 1986. Nellie later worked part
time on the office staff at Francis Asbury Manor in Ocean
Grove. She also sold beach badges in Bradley Beach for
eight consecutive summers. Nellie is survived by her twin
sister and brother in law, Betty and Lyman Graham of
Bradley Beach, by her brother and sister in law, Fred and
Ruth Freeman of Albuquerque, NM, by her niece, Bonnie
Graham of Ocean Grove, by her nephews Dale Graham of
Delray Beach, FL, and Chuck Freeman and his wife, Lynn,
of Jamestown, NM.
A funeral service were held on Monday, Feb. 26th at 11:00
AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue,
Ocean Grove, with interment following at Shoreland
Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. Friends were invited to call at
the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5 PM. 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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ELEANOR
A. VILLANOVA, 88, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Mrs.
Villanova was born in NYC and moved to Kearny where she
lived for 75 years before moving to Ocean Grove four
years ago. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt
and friend to many...everyone who knew her loved her and
she will be missed by all. Eleanor was a life member and
past president of the Deborah Heart Foundation - Golden
Heart Chapter. For the many years she lived in Kearny,
Eleanor was an active part in that community serving in
many offices of the Arlington Woman's Club, she was a
past president of the Roosevelt School PTA and a member
of the St. Cecilia Seniors. She was a former communicant
of St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church in Kearny and after
moving to Ocean Grove she attended the Church of the
Ascension in Bradley Beach. She was predeceased by her
husband, Louis J. Villanova, in 1992 and by her son,
Kenneth. Surviving are her daughter, Rosemarie C.
Villanova and her dogs, Nikki, and Darien, of Bradley
Beach, a sister, Marie Drabin, of North Arlington, NJ,
her granddaughter, Angela, and her husband, Steve
Kuehner, of Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter-in-law,
Lorraine Villanova, of Pompano Beach Florida, nephews
Gregg and his wife, Kathy Drabin, of Marlton NJ, Michael,
and his wife Diane Drabin, of Connecticut and a niece,
Mary Ellen DiMeo, of No. Arlington, NJ. A Mass of
Christian Burial was offered at the Roman Catholic Church
of the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on
Monday, March 5 at 10:00 AM. Friends were invited to call
at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove on Sunday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 PM. In lieu of
flowers, a contribution to the Deborah Hospital
Foundation, Inc., PO Box 820, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
would be appreciated.
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RUTH
L. SCHWARTZ, 97, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a sales
clerk for Ruth’s Stationery Store, Ocean Grove,
until retiring. Miss Schwartz was a member of St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove and the Gov. William
Livingston Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the
American Revolution. Born in Spring Lake Heights, she had
lived in Ocean Grove all her life. She was predeceased by
her three sisters Edna Rea, Clara Dey and Minerva Wertz,
by her brother William Schwartz and by her parents, G.
William and Mary D. Mager Schwartz. Surviving are a
sister, Mary Jane Schwartz of Asbury Park and her niece,
Lois Haase of Bella Vista, Arkansas. A graveside service
was held at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls on
Monday, March 19th at 2:00 PM with interment following.
There were no calling hours.
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BETTY
M. BRACE, 82, of OCEAN
GROVE, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the Jersey Shore
University Medical Center, Neptune, surrounded by her
family. Mrs. Brace was a homemaker. Some of her happiest
moments were taking her family to Disney World and her
trips to Atlantic City. She was predeceased by her
daughter, Judy Ryan and by her granddaughter Nikki
Buonocore. Surviving is her loving husband of 60 years,
Richard W. Brace, her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara
and Guy Buonocore, her sister, Alma LaBarre, her brother,
Robert Hagerman, her three grandchildren, Lori Dorick,
Richie Ryan and Guy Buonocore, Jr., and her great
grandchild Jessica Dorick. Friends were invited to call
from 4-8 PM Friday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A funeral service was held on
Saturday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, with interment
following at Glendola Cemetery, Wall Township.
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RAYMOND
J. KUVER of AVON,
formerly of Short Hills, died Saturday, March 17, 2007,
at the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was the
owner of Dunn Business Machines, Jersey City until
retiring in 1986. Mr. Kuver served in the National Guard.
He was a member of the South Orange Elks and the Belmar
Fishing Club. Born in Jersey City, he summered in Avon
before retiring there in 1993. Surviving are his wife
Joan Guerdile Kuver, two daughters, Donna K. Merola of
Short Hills and Jo Ann Andrasko of Springfield and three
grandchildren, Joseph Raymond Andrasko, Catharine
Andrasko and Katie Merola. Relatives and friends were
invited to call at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 21st at
the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove, with a Mass of Christian burial following at the
Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 501 Brinley Avenue,
Bradley Beach at10:00 AM. Interment was at St. Rose of
Lima Cemetery, Short Hills, N. J.
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FAITH
E. BERMINGHAM, 80, of
ASBURY PARK, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Jersey
Shore University Medical center, Neptune. Born in
Roselle, NJ, she was a homemaker. She was predeceased by
her husband, Simon "Buddy" Bermingham, her
parents, Walter and Harriet Place, her brother, Wayne
Place and by two sisters, Marjorie Johnson and Madelaine
Place. Surviving are two sons, Paul and Lee Bermingham, a
daughter, Cindy Bermingham, a sister, Betty Joyce of
Farmingdale and nieces and nephews. Friends were invited
to call on Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.
Interment was private.
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HARRY
L. HAINES, 77, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at his brother's
home in Brielle. He had worked as an engineer for Eastman
Kodak, Rochester, NY until retiring. Mr. Haines was a
graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy,
NY and served his country with the United States Army
during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his brother and
sister-in-law, Eugene F. and Ethel T. Haines of Brielle,
two cousins, George Conradi and Joyce Marshall, both of
Fanwood and two nieces, Katherine Marshall of
Hillsborough and Leslie Aman of New Providence. Friends
were invited to call from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.
A funeral service was at 7:30. Interment was private.
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JOHN
J. O'BRIEN, 68, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at the Jersey
Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a self
employed taxi driver and a musician performing in many
locations, including New York and Las Vegas. Born in
Jersey City, he had lived in Kearny and Harrison before
moving to Ocean Grove more than 30 years ago. Surviving
are his wife, Judith E. Brinkman O'Brien, a daughter,
Dawn O'Brien of Sewell, NJ and three grandchildren Craig
O'Brien, Bryan McKay and Krystal McKay. A Memorial Mass
of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, April 18th
at 10:00 AM at the Roman Catholic Church of the
Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach. There were
no calling hours.
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RUTH
N. BILLS, 79, of Shark
River Hills, NEPTUNE, died Friday, April 13, 2007,
at home. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bills was a member of
the Hamilton United
Methodist Church, Neptune. Born in Germantown, PA, she
lived in Trenton until
moving to Ocean Grove in 1949 then settling in Shark
River Hills in 1956.
Surviving are her husband, Alvin E. Bills., Jr., two
sons, Douglas N. Bills of
Rutherford and Rev. Jeffrey D. Bills of Voorhees, two
daughters, Sharon L. Speiser of Yardley, PA and Lisa L.
Cuzzolina of Appleton, Wisconsin, two brothers, Paul R.
Keating of Lancaster, PA and Kenneth A. Keating of Shark
River Hills and a sister, Joy Gulick of Lookout Mountain,
GA. Mrs. Bills is also survived by ten grandchildren Mary
Elizabeth Sharp, Greg Bills, Jason Bills, Alex Speiser,
Dan Speiser, Joshua Bills, Matthew Bills, Victoria
Cuzzolina, Mitchell Cuzzolina and Sophia Cuzzolina and
three great grandchildren Random Water, Louisa Sharp and
Francis Sharp. A graveside service will be held at the
Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune on Tuesday morning
April 17th at 11:00 AM with burial following. A memorial
service was held at
the Hamilton United Methodist Church, 858 Old Corlies
Avenue, Neptune, on Tuesday afternoon, April 17th at 4:00
PM with a reception to follow. There are no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions the the Hamilton
United Methodist Church, 858 Old Corlies
Avenue, Neptune 07753 or to the Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean
Grove 07756 would be appreciated.
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KATHLEEN
J. DOWLING, 57, of
Shark River Hills, NEPTUNE, died on Friday, April 13,
2007, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune after a struggle with cancer that began in 1982.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and entertaining
family and friends in her home. She had a keen interest
in politics and national affairs and gave generously of
her time and money to support Democratic causes on the
local, state and national levels. In 1999 and 2000 she
served as a volunteer on the Bill Bradley for President
Campaign in New Hampshire. She loved her home on the hill
overlooking the river where each year she eagerly
anticipated the first warm breezes of spring. Her smile,
her sparkling personality and gentle spirit will be
missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Dowling was a 1967
graduate of Neptune High School. Born in Paterson, NJ,
she was a lifelong resident of Neptune. Surviving are her
husband, Michael W. Dowling, three sons, Joseph Davison
of Jackson, Michael T. Dowling of Oceanside CA, currently
serving as an officer with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines
in Ramadi, Iraq, and his wife, Lauren Dowling and
Christian Dowling of Neptune, a brother, Brian Walker and
a sister Patricia Rothacker both of Rochester, NY, and
two grandchildren, Joseph Davison of Harpers Ferry, WV
and Michael Dowling of Oceanside, CA. A funeral service
was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove on Thursday morning April 19 at 10:00
AM. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on
Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9.
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IRENA
S. HALEN, 83, of
BRADLEY BEACH, died Monday, April 23, 2007 at the Bayside
Manor, Keansburg. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Halen was a
communicant of the Ascension Roman Catholic Church,
Bradley Beach. Born in Newark, she had lived there before
moving to Bradley Beach 25 years ago. She was predeceased
by her husband, Walter Halen in 1986. Surviving are three
sons, Walter Halen of Yardley, PA, Ronald G. Halen of
Cedar Grove, NJ and Steven A. Halen of Midland Park, NJ,
a daughter, Janet M. Vigliante of Spring Lake Heights,
nine grandchildren, Kimberly Gahan, Alexis, Ariel and
Dominic Vigliante, Michael, Nicholas, Erica, Gregory and
Alexander Halen. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered
at the Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 501 Brinley
Avenue, Bradley Beach on Friday morning, April 27 at
11:00. 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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SARA
LIPPINCOTT, 93, of
OCEAN GROVE died peacefully at the Manor-by-the-Sea,
Ocean Grove, on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 after a short
illness. Mrs. Lippincott was born in Woodbury N.J. and
lived most of her life in Ocean Grove. She was a resident
of the Francis Asbury Manor Methodist Home for many
years. As an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist
Church since 1939, she served as a choir mother, Women's
Society member and circle leader. She spent many years
volunteering in local community organizations including
more than 20 years in the PTA. She was a devoted mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family has many
happy memories of her life. She is survived by her son
and daughter-in-law, Joan and Curtis Lippincott of
Skillman; her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Calvin
Patterson of Marietta, Georgia; her daughter and
son-in-law, Jeanne and Ron Phillips of Little Egg Harbor;
her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Richard Wolf of
Starkville, Mississippi; nine grandchildren, Leah,
Calvin, Carla, Bradford, Allan, Andy, Michael, Alex and
Michael; and seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Alberta
“Betty” Carter of Burlington and a brother, H.
Edward Curtis of Summerfield, Florida. A celebratory
service of her life was held at the Francis Asbury Manor,
70 Stockton Avenue, Ocean Grove on Saturday morning, June
2nd at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Methodist Fellowship Fund of Francis
Asbury Manor.
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BIAGIO
JOSEPH FERRARA, 60, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at home. He had
worked as a bookkeeper. Born in Long Island, NY, he was a
veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the military
police. Surviving are a son, Joseph Biagio Ferrara of
Miami, FL and his mother Claire. No funeral ceremony has
been scheduled at this time and there are no calling
hours.
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SANFORD
P. "TUCKY" DAVES, Jr., of Orlando, FL, formerly of ASBURY PARK, died
on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in Florida. He had worked as a
school bus driver for the Ocean Township Board of
Education for more than thirty years until retiring in
1982. He was also a farmer. Born in Kirkwood Springs, KY,
he had lived in Asbury Park before moving to Florida. He
was predeceased in 1981 by his wife, Dorothy Bowne Daves.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra K. Daves of Orlando
and Joann Silkowski of Tampa, a sister, Ida Mary Dormeier
of Dixon, KY, two granddaughters and four great
grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on
Saturday, May 12th at 11:00 AM with burial following at
the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to
call at the funeral home on Friday from 7-9 PM and on
Saturday from 10 AM until the time of the service.
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EDNA
STEWART KOPP, 91, of
OCEAN GROVE died Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Mrs. Kopp was a
long time resident of Ocean Grove, where she was active
in civic affairs and had served as its Director of
Tourism until she was 89 years of age. She had owned and
operated the Ocean Plaza Hotel for many years. Mrs. Kopp
was born and raised in South Orange, NJ and was a
graduate of Maryland College for Women, where she had
been President of the Student Council. She was
predeceased by her husband George W. Kopp and her son,
Robert Jeffrey Kopp. Surviving are her son, George, of
Washington, DC and three grandchildren, Joshua, Robert
and Melissa. A funeral service was held on Monday at
10:00 AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove, with interment following at Woodlawn
Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Friends were invited to call at the
funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00.
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MAE C.
DETURK, 89, of OCEAN
GROVE, formerly of Union, died Wednesday, May
23, 2007 at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Mae
was born in Newark, June 21, 1917, to parents Harriet and
James McCance. She married Jackson L. DeTurk on Feb. 12,
1944. She was employed by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Association until retiring in 1989. Prior to that she was
the office manager for the United Methodist Northern New
Jersey Conference. Mae was an active member
of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a long time
member of the Union
United Methodist Church. Mae was predeceased by her
husband, Jack, in 1980 and her beloved son, Tommy in
2004. Surviving her are children, Lew & Kathi DeTurk
of Raleigh, NC, Carol & Austin Alvarez of Gales
Ferry, CT, Joanne DeTurk of Colonia, NJ, a dear friend,
Richard Harper of Ocean Grove, seven grandchildren and
seven
great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at the
Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, NJ on Sat., June 2nd at
11 AM. A Memorial Service followed at 3 PM at the Francis
Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove.
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JOSEPHINE
MARIE INTROMASSO, 82,
of TOMS RIVER, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the
Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a
waitress for twenty six years until retiring. Born in
Jersey City, NJ, she had lived there, moving to Bayonne
in 1971 then to Toms River in 2000. She was predeceased
by her husband, Joseph Francis Intromasso, Sr. in 1998
and by her brothers, Joseph Muniz and Francis Joseph
Muniz who died on May 26, 2007. Surviving are two sons,
Christopher Intromasso of Toms River and Joseph F.
Intromasso, Jr., of North Arlington, a daughter, Michele
Intromasso-Busanic of Sayreville, two grandchildren,
Paula Busanic and Gina Busanic and one great grandchild,
Marcella Busanic. A Graveside Service was held on
Thursday, June 7th at 10:30 AM at the Holy Cross
Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, N. J. with
burial following. Friends were invited to call at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove
on Wednesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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JOSEPH
MACCANICO, 87, of
SPRING LAKE, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at the
Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. He had worked as a
leather cutter for McGregor Sportswear, United Sheep
Lined and Robert Lewis until retiring. Mr. Maccanico was
a veteran of WW II, serving in Europe. He extended his
military service, serving as secretary to the Adjutant,
stationed in Germany. A graduate of Neptune High School.
Joe loved music, especially opera and symphony. He was
predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Concetta Rici
Maccanico and by his siblings, Susie Scannapieco, Nick
Maccanico, Helen Chidnese and
Americo Maccanico. Surviving are three sisters, Celeste
DeCapua and her husband, Frank, of Neptune, Rose Norris
of Brick Township and Viola Elgrim of San Jose, CA. He is
also survived by his best friends, Al Biondi and Robert
Zoino and his family and several nieces and nephews. A
Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, June
20th at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman
Catholic Church, Asbury Avenue at Pine Street, Asbury
Park with interment following at Mount Calvary Cemetery,
Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday
from 9:00-10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 805
Pine St., Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 would be appreciated.
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EDITH
EDZENGA TRAVERS, 97,
of Lambertville, formerly of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday,
June 28, 2007, at her daughter's home in Lambertville.
She had worked as a primary school teacher for Garfield
School System, Garfield, NJ until retiring. Mrs. Travers
was a member of the auxiliary to the VFW Post 1333,
Asbury Park. Born in Garfield, she lived there before
moving to Ocean Grove in 1976 then to Lambertville in
2002. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Edward
Travers in 1977. Surviving are two daughters, Janet A.
Travers of Bloomfield and Robin L. Horsnall of
Lambertville and two grandchildren. No funeral ceremony
has been scheduled at this time.
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STEPHEN
WIELERT, 84, of
NEPTUNE, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at the Neptune
Rehabilitation & Care Center, Neptune. He was a
mathematics teacher for the Manasquan Board of Education
for 27 years until retiring in 1986. Mr. Wielert was a
member of the Ocean Grove Auditorium Ushers Association
for more than 60 years. He received his bachelors degree
from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and his masters
degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Born in
Baltimore, MD, he summered in Ocean Grove before moving
there and then settled in Neptune in 1955. Surviving are
his wife, Katherine A. Hoefeld Wielert, a son, Thomas
Wielert of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and two daughters,
Kathryn Wielert of Bloomfield and Nancy Wielert of Miami,
FL. A funeral service was held at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Friday
morning, July 6th at 11:00 with interment following at
the Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. There are no
calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the
Hamilton United Methodist Church, Neptune at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Meridian
Hospice 4900 Route 33 Suite 200 Neptune, NJ 07753,
732-751-5139, or to Hamilton United Methodist
Church 858 Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753
would be appreciated.
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ROBERT
D. EDELSON, 66, of
Ocean Grove, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in his beloved
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, following a lengthy struggle
with cancer. A lifelong New Jersey resident, Robert was
born in Neptune, grew up in Interlaken, and spent the
majority of his adult life in Ocean Township and Ocean
Grove. Robert received his bachelor’s degree in
electrical engineering from Lafayette College, Easton, PA
where he was a brother of Phi Kappa Tau. He continued his
education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology where
he earned a Master’s degree. His professional career
began with Autodynamics, where he rose to become their
President. Later, he went into private management
consulting, and most recently worked for Lucent
Technologies. Robert spent 35 years as a volunteer with
the American Heart Association. During this time he
served in many roles including being a member and
Chairman of the Board of the New Jersey Affiliate. He
also helped to form the Heritage Affiliate, and served on
their board. Robert was recognized for his contributions
in 1993 with the Howard W. Dayton Award. His other
interests outside of work were numerous and varied. As a
founding member of the Citizens for Wesley Lake, and a
member of the Wesley Lake Commission, he received the
Swan Award acknowledging his role in establishing a plan
for reviving and revitalizing the lake. Through the
years, Robert also found time to pursue his creative
interests through Boy Scout leadership, the Oakhurst
First United Methodist Church Arts Council, and playing
trumpet with the Shore Concert and Ocean Grove Summer
bands.
Robert was pre-deceased by his father, Dr. Samuel
Edelson, and his mother, Catherine Margaret Edelson. He
is survived by his wife, Eleanor Anne Eagen Edelson, and
two sons, Lawrence S. Edelson and his wife, Paula
Catherine, of Fairfield, VT and Christopher T. Edelson
and his wife, Dr. Mary Kate O’Hare, of South Orange.
He is also survived by a brother Paul Edelson and his
wife, Marjorie, of Oakhurst, a sister, Eleanor Millar, of
West Allenhurst, and a granddaughter, Mila Anne Edelson.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00
AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue,
Ocean Grove with interment following at Monmouth Memorial
Park Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the
funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7 - 9.
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ALMA
M. GRIFFIN, 88, of
BRADLEY BEACH, died peacefully after a short illness on
Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, Neptune.
She was a bank teller for the PNC Bank until retiring in
1984. Mrs. Griffin was a member of St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove, the church’s United
Methodist Women, its Adult Fellowship and she volunteered
with the food pantry. She loved ice cream, walking,
family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband,
Francis E. Griffin in 1986. Surviving are a daughter,
Helen, and her husband, John Stocum, a granddaughter,
Beverly, and her husband, Joshua Burns, a grandson,
Jonathan Stocum, and his wife, Jessica, two great
grandchildren, Joshua and Jack Burns, and two sisters,
Carolyn Peters and Ruth Hilldale. A graveside service was
held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18th at the Monmouth
Memorial Park, Route 33, Tinton Falls, with burial
following. There were no calling hours. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Aviation Ministry of
Steve Quigg, Wings of Caring, Inc., 416 Red Hill Road,
Pequea, PA 17565 would be appreciated.
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JOHN
E. ROBINSON, 78, of
ASBURY PARK, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Jersey
Shore Center, Eatontown. He worked for Braddocks in
Eatontown for 15 years. Mr. Robinson was president of the
Ocean Grove Shuffleboard Association and an avid softball
player, bowler and an ardent player for the Neptune
Seniors Bridge Club. He was a 1946 graduate of Matawan
High School and a member of St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. Born in Newark, he lived
in Matawan for 35 years before moving to Asbury Park.
Surviving are his step-brother, Richard R. Robinson and
his wife, Patricia, of Hackettstown, a niece, Cindy J.
Robinson of Hackettstown and a nephew, Gary Robinson of
San Francisco, CA. Friends were invited to call on Friday
from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. Interment was private.
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PHILOMENA
GURRIERI, 85, of RED
BANK, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Chapin Hill at
Red Bank. She had worked as a housekeeper for the Holiday
Inn Jetport, Elizabeth, until retiring. She was
predeceased by her husband John S. Gurrieri in 1984 and
by her son John S., Jr. in 1963. Surviving are a son
Joseph Gurrieri and his companion Ludmilla Broadway of
Neptune. A graveside service was held at St. Gertrude's
Cemetery, 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia on Thursday morning,
September 14th at 11:00 AM with burial following. There
were no calling hours.
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THOMAS
FORSYTH, 82, of BRICK,
entered into eternal life Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. Born in
Kearny, he lived in Pequannock and Ocean Grove before
moving to Brick. After graduation from Kearny High
School, he joined the Navy and served with the Seabees
attached to the Marines in the Pacific Theater throughout
World War II.
Upon returning home, he served an apprenticeship in the
Carpenters Union, working as a journeyman and job
supervisor for O'Malley Construction Co. before taking
ownership of the company in 1966 and operating as a
general contractor until his retirement in 1995.
Mr. Forsyth was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy
Agnes Walsh, his brother, John, and his sister, Jeanne
Corrigan, with one surviving brother, Ernest, and his
wife, Rosemary. Surviving are his loving wife, Gladys
Perry Forsyth, and five children, a son, Thomas, and his
wife, Cindy, and their sons, Tom, Jason and Dennis; a
son, Stephen, a daughter, Linda Forsyth Koroski, and her
husband, Mace, and their sons, Daniel Hall, Christopher
Hall, Eric Hall and Ethan Koroski, a twin daughter, Laura
Forsyth Campbell, and her husband, Douglas, and their
children, Jennifer, Ryan, Erin, Nicole and Emily; a twin
daughter, Barbara Forsyth Victor, and her husband ,Fred,
and their daughters, Ashley and Madison.
Tom was an avid fisherman and in later years liked to
describe himself as a "Tough Old Scotsman," but
we knew him as a loving husband, devoted father, proud
grandfather and a man who gave to his country, his work
and his family the full measure!
The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main
Ave., Ocean Grove. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church of Belmar, 9th
Avenue and E Street. Interment followed at the Belvidere
Cemetery, Belvidere. In lieu of flowers, contributions to
the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St.,
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, would be appreciated.
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NORMAN
H. "Pops" PACKARD, 83, of OCEAN GROVE, died Sunday, Sept. 30, at
home. He had worked as a letter carrier for the Ocean
Grove Post Office for more than 32 years until retiring.
Mr. Packard was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He
was a lifelong resident of Ocean Grove. Mr. Packard was a
member of the former Ocean Grove V.F.W. and an avid
fisherman. Surviving are his wife, Anna Wagner Packard;
three sons, Wayne S. of Maryland, and Brian L. and Norman
C., both of Ocean Grove; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Services were private.
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DOROTHY
J. LAKE, of Newark,
Delaware, formerly of Ocean Grove died Sunday October 14,
2007. Born May 6, 1922 in Plymouth, PA she was the
daughter of William and Jennie Rowe. She worked for many
years at Fitkin Hospital (now Jersey Shore University
Medical Center), beginning as a ward clerk, then manager
of the gift shop. During her last 10 years there she
served as Executive Housekeeper. Mrs. Lake also worked in
the Hall of Records in Freehold, NJ for several years and
before retiring managed the North End Hotel and The
Sampler Inn Hotel in Ocean Grove. Mrs. Lake was a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 345 of
Plymouth, PA, and the Welsh organization, The Cambrian
Club, and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church in Ocean Grove. Her husband, David J. Lake, former
Chief of the Ocean Grove Police Department, died in 1971.
She is survived by two daughters, Gail L. Jordan and her
husband, Charles, of Wilmington, DE, Dottie Karavidas and
her husband, Panagiotis, of Shark River Hills, NJ, four
grandchildren, Jennifer Ford and David Jordan of Newark,
DE; Melissa and George Karavidas of Shark River Hills,
four great grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Ford, and
Tyler and Ashley Jordan, all of Newark, DE, one sister,
Mrs. Ruth Carey of Asbury Park, and several nieces and
nephews.
Visitation for family and friends was held Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 from 5 to 9 PM at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. There was a
Christian Service at 8 PM. Interment was on Wednesday at
Oaklawn Cemetery, Hanover Township, PA. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests contributions to her
favorite charity, the American Humane
Association, 63 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112
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VIRGINIA
P. LEPORE, 74, of
Tinton Falls, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in
Coraopolis, PA, she had lived in Riverhead, NY before
moving to Tinton Falls in April. She was predeceased by
her husband, Leonard LePore in 2003. Surviving are her
daughter and son in law, Jacqueline L. Pappas and her
husband, Joshua, of Wanamassa, and a nephew, Louis
Salvato, of California. A graveside service was held at
Mount. St. Mary Cemetery, Flushing, NY on Tuesday,
October 23rd at 2:00 PM with burial following. In lieu of
flowers, contributions to the Monmouth County
ASPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724
(online at www.monmouthcountyspca.org/donations.htm ) or to Westie Rescue, P.O. Box 187,
Bluemont, VA 20135 (online at www.helpwesties.org/donate ) would be appreciated.
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JOYCE
A. NEWMAN, 74, of
OCEAN GROVE, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was
a bookkeeper, most recently working for the Church of the
Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach. She was a very active
member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manasquan and was
a member of the Ocean Grove Ladies Fire Auxiliary. She
had served on the Monmouth County Board of Elections and
had volunteered at the Jersey Shore Medical Center for
many years. Born in Spring Lake, she was a graduate of
Manasquan High School and lived in Spring Lake before
moving to Ocean Grove 43 years ago. She was predeceased
by her husband, Donald R. Newman in 1998, by her parents,
Henry and Esther Anderson and by her sister Greta
Gifford. Surviving are two sons, Mark A. and his wife,
Karren, of Hamilton and Robert D. and his wife, Allison,
of Wall and five grandchildren, Lindsay, Courtnay, Ian,
Madison and Calista. A funeral service was held at the
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Main Street and Osborn
Avenue, Manasquan on Monday morning, October 29th at
10:00 with interment following at Monmouth Memorial Park,
Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean
Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue on Sunday from 2-4
and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Avenue, Manasquan 08736
would be appreciated.
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EARL
P. CARTER, 88, of
Ocean Grove died Sunday, October 28, 2007, at home. Mr.
Carter was the building and brounds supervisor for the
North Arlington Board of Education before retiring. He
was a member of the North Arlington Elks and St. Paul's
United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. Born in McAdoo, PA,
he had lived in North Arlington before moving to Ocean
Grove in 1980. He was predeceased by his parents, Gustave
and Maude Davis Carter, by his sister Irene Lowry, and by
his brothers, Wendell and Donald Carter. Surviving are
his wife, Marie Winslow Carter, a son, Richard Carter,
and his wife, Donna, of Monmouth Beach, his two precious
granddaughters, Lauren and Kristen, his loving nieces,
Joyce Abrams, Joan Kartan and Lore Salata, and his
nephew, Dr. Pete Carter. A memorial service was held at
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Embury and New York
Avenues, Ocean Grove on Sunday, afternoon, November 18 at
1:00. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Visiting
Nurse Association of Central Jersey, 176 Riverside
Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or online at www.vnacj.org/howHelp/donate.html would be appreciated.
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EDWARD
J. GREENAWAY, 80, of WALL, died
Friday, November 9, 2007, at the Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, Neptune. He had worked as a line
inspector for PSE&G Secaucus, NJ for 40 years until
retiring in 1989. Mr. Greenaway was a
member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean
Grove, where he served as
an usher. He was also a member of the American Legion,
Post 427 and the
Masonic Lodge, both in Jersey City. He was a member of
the Ocean Grove
Auditorium Ushers Association and a World War II US Army
veteran.
Born in Jersey City he lived there, then in Leonia where
he was an usher at the
United Methodist Church before moving to Wall ten years
ago. Surviving are his
wife Donnis Allen Greenaway, three sons, Lawrence and his
wife, Debbie, of Wood
Ridge, Joseph and his wife, Madeline, of Wantage, Edward
and his wife, Keri, of
Coxsackie, NY, three daughters, Donna Doherty and her
husband, Robert, of
Demarest, Gail M. Cerutti of Sussex and Carol Moran and
her husband, David, of
Milford, NJ, two sisters, Margaret Furrevig and Ruth
Barnaba, both of Forked River,
fifteen grandchildren Matthew, Cristin, Ryan, Jessie,
Ben, Johanna, Lawrence,
Brandon, Sara, Eddie, Jillian, Scott, Kevin, John and
Fallon. A funeral service
was held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, New York
& Embury Avenues,
Ocean Grove on Wednesday, November 14th at 10:30 AM with
interment following at
George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Friends were
invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118
Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Monday from 7-9 and Tuesday
from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to
the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association's Now
and Forever Fund, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, N. J.
07756 or to the American Heart
Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049
online at https://donate.americanheart.org
would be appreciated.
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GRETE
M. JAMES, 74, a
lifelong resident of Ocean Grove, died Saturday, November
10, 2007 at home. She was a Budget Analyst for Naval
Weapons Station Earle, retiring nine years ago. Mrs.
James was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church,
Ocean Grove where she sang in the choir and was a member
of the church circle. She was a member of the auditorium
choir and the ladies auxiliary. Mrs. James volunteered at
the St. Pauls Food Pantry, worked the elections at Eagle
Fire House in Ocean Grove and worked for the Ocean Grove
Camp Meeting Association in the Auditorium Box Office.
She was a 1950 graduate of Neptune High School. She was
predeceased by her husband, Jack James, in 1975, by her
niece, Jamie Swolinzky, and by her brother, Albert
Swolinzky. Surviving are her daughter, Tracey James, of
Ocean Grove, her son, Jeffrey R. James, of Canton, CT,
two grandchildren, her niece, Wendy Swolinzky, her
sister-in-law, Marilyn Swolinzky, a grand niece and a
grand nephew. A Memorial Service and Celebration of her
life was held on Thursday morning, Nov. 15th at 10:00 AM
at St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Avenue,
Ocean Grove. Friends were invited to call from 2-4 and
7-9 Wednesday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main
Avenue Ocean Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions to
the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54
Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove or to St.
Paul’s United Methodist Church, would be
appreciated.
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LINDA
STANTON, 54 of Ocean
Grove, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at home.
She was a customer service representative for the Central
Jersey Bank. Surviving are her sons, John and William
Heaney, and her mother, Frances Simkins. A private
memorial service is planned.
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ELIZABETH
ROBY BROWN, of OCEAN
GROVE, was called to her Heavenly home, Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2007. She was born Nov. 23, 1919 in Parsippany and
was the daughter of the late Rev. Ralph Russell Roby and
Mary Spencer Roby. Elizabeth graduated from Centenary
College for Women and Trenton State College with a degree
in Elementary Education. Elizabeth taught kindergarten
for 20 years for the Phillipsburg Board of Education. As
a member of the Wesley Methodist Church, Phillipsburg,
where Rev. Roby had served as the minister, Elizabeth was
the superintendent of the Sunday school, a member of the
United Methodist Women, and participated in the Adult
Fellowship. Elizabeth and her beloved husband of 61
years, Roland, retired to Ocean Grove in 1983. While
living in Ocean Grove, the Browns were members of St.
Paul's Unit Methodist Church and participated in Adult
Fellowship, delivered Meals on Wheels, hosted cottage
prayer meetings and were very active with a group of
wonderful Christian friends called the Primetimers. The
Browns were active supporters of the Great Auditorium in
Ocean Grove, with Roland as a loyal usher for 23 years,
and Elizabeth a member of the Usher's Women's Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by
a granddaughter, Miranda Elizabeth. Elizabeth will be
sadly missed by her loving husband, Roland R. Brown; a
devoted daughter, Shelley Brown Griffin; a son-in-law,
Ron Griffin; her grandchildren, Brent and Kendall
Griffin; her sisters, Mary Trotter of Knoxville, Tenn.,
Ellen Diehl of Lakewood and Evangeline Sweitzer of
Easton, Pa; her brothers-in-law, Donald Sweitzer and Col.
Raymond S. Brown, of San Antonio, Texas; and eleven
nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a
sincere thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Beal, who provided
wonderful care over the last 24 years. A memorial service
was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 1st in the chapel
at Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue, Ocean Grove.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean
Grove, NJ 07756, or Holisticare Hospice,
1415 Hooper Ave., Suite 305, Toms River, NJ 08753.
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LEE
SCHNEIDER of Ocean
Grove, died Friday, November 16, 2007 at home surrounded
by family and friends who loved her dearly. She was a
dance movement therapist at Monmouth Medical Center, Long
Branch. Ms. Schneider also worked at the Elizabeth
Blackwell Health Center for Women and was a counselor and
manager for Planned Parenthood, both in Philadelphia. A
1984 graduate of Temple University with a Bachelors
Degree in Fine Arts, she was currently working on a
Masters Degree in Dance Therapy. Lee’s enthusiasm
for life was contagious, everyone who knew her was
attracted to her energy. She had a wonderful caring way.
Lee was a very accomplished dancer, participating in
Dances of Universal Peace and performing lithurgical
dances. She founded the Ocean Grove Beautification
Society, was a member of the Neptune Senior Center, and
served as a facilitator for the Divorced, Separated and
Widowed Group in Bradley Beach. Lee was an avid
practitioner of aerobic activities as well as a student
and leader of numerous yoga classes. She had a love of
nature, art and the beach and most of all, her
grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father,
Dionisio Cecilio Surviving are her daughter, Lauren
Schneider, and her husband, Michael Dwyer, of Oakland,
CA, her son, Dean Peter Schneider, and his wife, Susan
Neustadter Schneider, of Margate, NJ, her mother,
Concetta Rosa Cecilio, her brother, George Cecilio, of
Blackwood, NJ, three grandchildren, Steven Richard
Schneider, Dena Neustadter Giannini and Ultraviolet
Schneider-Dwyer, and by her nephews, cousins and many
dear friends. Visitation was on Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00
PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue,
Ocean Grove. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to a charity of your choice,
in her name would be appreciated.
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EVELYN
CLARK, 88, of OCEAN
GROVE, died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the
MediCenter, Neptune City. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Clark
was a member of the Ocean Grove Women's Club and
volunteered at the MediCenter in Neptune City for many
years. Born in Elizabeth she had lived in Cedar Grove
before moving to Ocean Grove 41 years ago. She was
predeceased by her husband George R. Clark in 1982.
Surviving are a niece, Patricia R. Gillen of Ocean Grove,
a great niece Linda Gillen Preston and her husband, Greg,
of Marietta, GA, a great nephew, Dennis J. Gillen of
Bristol, PA and two great great nephews, Matthew D.
Preston and Brian P. Preston. A blessing was given on
Wednesday, November 21st at 1:00 PM at the Ocean Grove
Memorial Home 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, with
interment following at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton
Falls. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to Caring Hospice, 1090 King George
Road - Suite 703, Edison, NJ 08837 would be
appreciated.
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MABEL
L. WERNER, 94, of
OCEAN GROVE died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the
Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove. Born in Newark, she had
lived in Nutley and had summered in Ocean Grove until
1975 before moving here permanently in 1989. She had
resided in the Francis Asbury Manor for the past 10
years. Mrs. Werner was a member of St. Paul's United
Methodist Church, Ocean Grove; had volunteered for The
Salvation Army and was an avid bridge player. She was
predeceased by her loving husband, Albert H. Werner, in
1996, by her parents, William and Lillie LaRue, by her
sister, Lillian M. LaRue, and by her brother-in-law,
Edward R. Werner. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Lois
M. Werner, her nieces, Heidi Santin and Patricia Noxon,
and her nephews, David and Richard Werner. A funeral
service was held on Saturday, November 24th at 10:00 AM
at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean
Grove. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The
Salvation Army, 510 Grand Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
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SAMUEL
S. “Skip” SANTANIELLO, Jr., 65, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday, December 5,
2007 at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center,
Neptune. He retired in 2007 from the Schroth Center,
LADACIN Network, Ocean Township. He also worked at Holy
Innocents Church in Neptune for 15 years and prior to
that he was the owner of Skip’s Tours, Neptune. Mr.
Santaniello was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park and a graduate of Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Grammar School and Neptune High
School. Skip was an avid golfer and loved all sports. He
had coached the Neptune Little League for 15 years and
could always be found on the fence at the Scarlet Flyer
Games. He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel S. Sr.,
in 1987 and Cecelia Sullivan Santaniello in 1993 and by
his brother, Michael Joseph Santaniello. He is survived
by his loving sister Virginia A. Santaniello, his many
cousins and friends and his pets, Stormy and Angel.
Friends were invited to call from 4-8 PM on Friday at the
Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday,
December 8th at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman
Catholic Church, Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, with
entombment following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Neptune.
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MORTIMER
"Martin" REINHARD, 84, of ASBURY PARK, died Wednesday, December
5, 2007, at the Hospice Home, Burlington, NC. He had
worked as a salesman for The Equitable Insurance Society
until retiring. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Reinhard
was a United States Army Veteran serving during World War
II. Surviving are his son, Johnny Reinhard of New York,
NY, and a daughter, Leslie Albine of Mebane, NC. A
graveside service was held on Thursday, December 13th, at
the Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls with burial
following.
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BARBARA
R. HURRY, 76, of OCEAN
GROVE, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at home. She had
worked as a teacher until retiring. She received her
masters degree from Syracuse University. Mrs. Hurry was
born in Huntington, NY Surviving are a brother, Robert
Hurry of Hempstead, NC. Services were private.
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EUNICE
C. “Topsy” STOKES, 91, of WEST ALLENHURST, died Sunday, December
16, 2007 at the Imperial Care Center, Neptune. Mrs.
Stokes was born on December 10, 1916 in Hopewell, VA and
spent her youth in Elizabeth, NJ. She attended Batten
High School in Elizabeth where she was president of both
the National Honor Society and her Methodist Youth Group.
She worked for Prudential Insurance Company in Newark
where she met Howard K. Stokes. They married and spent
over 50 years in Allenhurst. She spent most of her life
renovating their home at 214 Allen Avenue. Mrs. Stokes
was a member of the First United Methodist Church on
Grand Avenue in Asbury Park and a member of the
Allenhurst Beach Club. She was predeceased by her husband
Howard K. Stokes in 1997. Surviving are her daughter,
Carol S. Steinat of West Allenhurst, her three sons, H.
Kemble Stokes, Jr., of Rockville, MD, Ronald C. Stokes of
Jamison, PA and Philip N. Stokes of Plano, TX, ten
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A funeral
service will be held on Thursday, December 27th at 10:00
AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue
Ocean Grove, with interment following at Monmouth
Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Friends may call at the
funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday.
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MARGARET
"Peggy" KORTMAN ASHTON, 101, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday, December 26,
2007 at the Imperial Care Center, Neptune. She was a
homemaker. Mrs. Ashton was predeceased by son,
granddaughter, and 2 brothers Surviving are two daughters
and their husbands Margie and Tony Hughes of Bradley
Beach and Susan and Paul Van Slooten of Ocean Township,
seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and her
extended family. Services were private at the convenience
of the family.
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