Tuesday, August 12, 2008

New Jersey Daily Obituaries 08/12/08

  • ANN POZNANSKI, 86, HOWELL

    Ann S. Poznanski, 86, of Howell died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at home.

    • Altuch, Jeanne V.

      ALTUCH Jeanne V. Altuch of Monroe, 91 Mrs. Jeanne V. Altuch, 91, of Monroe, formerly of Newark, died on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at home. Mrs. Altuch was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.,

      • Amster, Phillip Sonny

        AMSTER Phillip Sonny Amster Owned bagel stores and deli Phillip Sonny Amster died on July 19, 2008. Funeral services were held at Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick. Sonny was the owner of Watson Bagel, Elmora Bagel, Sonnys Bagel of South Orange, Sonnys Bakery in Vaux Hall and Broadway Deli in East Brunswick. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Sonny was predeceased by his sons, Ronald and Daryl; his grandson, Torrey R.; his brother, Joe; and his sisters, Rebecca and Anne…

        • Anna Hisko native of Germany

          WHITEHOUSE STATION — Anna Hisko, age 60, of Whitehouse Station, died Sunday (Aug. 10, 2008) at home, surrounded by her loving husband and friends.

          • Barbera, Eugene C.

            BARBERA, EUGENE C., - If you had the pleasure of knowing Eugene Barbera you were better off for it and if you didn't you truly missed out. By nature he was a solid, down to earth man. A hard worker (with a second to none work ethic) who always.. always put family first. Dad was the perfect role model for his children and grandchildren. He led by example always working very, very hard. We'd follow him with passion and well deserved devotion. Eugene Barbera was originally from South Philadelphia, 13th…

            • Barna, Hilda Hoffman

              VERNON - Catherine "Kate" Frances Barrett Marhevka, 59, of Highland Lakes, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Goshen, N.Y., after a long illness. Born in Paterson to Raymond and Josephine Barrett, she lived in Pompton Lakes and Parsippany before moving Highland Lakes in 1973. Mrs. Marhevka received her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from William Paterson College and worked as a second grade school teacher in the Robert Erskine School in Wanaque, from…

              • Beachaump, Karen Y.

                BEACHAUMP, KAREN Y., 54, - of Woodbine, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008. Born to Elmer Pete Green and Delores (Lee) Shelton, she lived her whole life in the area. She enjoyed working at the Woodbine Developmental School as a Senior Therapy Program Assistant. She loved decorating, tapping, being the entertainer and fun one of the group, and most of all spending time with her family. Mrs. Beachaump is survived by her children, Stacy Green, Brian (Rochelle) Beachaump, and Latisha Brathwaite; her mother,…

                • Benford Jr., Timothy B.

                  BENFORD Timothy B. Benford Jr., author, civic leader, 67 Timothy B. Benford Jr., 67, passed away quietly while sleeping in his Mountainside home on Aug. 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn (nee Fabula); his daughters, Susan Benford Jung of Whitehouse Station; his son, Timothy B. Benford III of Union, and his only sibling, a brother, Thomas A. Benford of Brick. Mr. Benford was the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books, which included numerous tomes on World War II and…

                  • Bevacqua, Josephine C.

                    and friends may call at the WILFRED ARMITAGE AND WIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral will be Thursday 9:30 am in St. Stephen's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Born in Jersey City Mrs. Bevacqua has lived in Kearny for 49 years. Beloved wife of Joseph E., she is survived by her children Felicia M. Sharples and Emil Bevacqua and their spouses Tim and Caroline, her sisters Santa Balestrieri and Frances Romano, grandchildren Dorian, Nicholas and…

                    • Bewley, William Edward "Pudgie"

                      BEWLEY, WILLIAM EDWARD (PUDGIE), 66, - of Baton Rouge, departed this life suddenly on August 6, 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Orange, on October 8, 1941 to the late Hubert Richard Henderson Bewley and Bernice Jackson. He was raised and schooled in Pleasantville. Mr. Bewley had a lifetime career in Cable Construction and retired to LA, where he was a deacon in his church. He is predeceased by his sisters Beverly Ann Smith and Lenore Richardson. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Michelle…

                      • Bivens, Isaac Homer - Services

                        BIVENS, Isaac Homer Of Trenton, 57, died Saturday. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton. Interment: Ewing Cemetery. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel., , 

                        • Blaskovitz, Stephen J. - Services

                          BLASKOVITZ, Stephen J. Of Burlington. Funeral: 9 a.m. Thursday from the M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Ave. Mass: 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home., , 

                          • Bogert, Joan C.

                            BOGERT Joan C. Bogert Bookkeeper, of Caldwell, 75 Joan C. Bogert (nee Williams), 75, died on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Saint Barnabas Hospice, Livingston. Visiting is in the Dancy Funeral Home, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Born in Newark, Mrs. Bogert was raised in East Orange and lived in West Orange before moving to Caldwell 14 years…

                            • Bohrer, Paul Crosbee

                              BOHRER, PAUL CROSBEE 88 - of Egg Harbor Township, NJ passed away Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus. Born on March 22, 1920 in Newark and raised in Belleville, Paul was a decorated Marine Sgt., serving eight years during WWII. A member of the 1st and 5th Marine Divisions, he fought at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and New Guinea, and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor at Iwo Jima. He also participated in the occupation of Japan. An amateur boxer and…

                              • Brogdon, Lois T.

                                • Brown, Eleanor A. - Services

                                  BROWN, Eleanor A. Of Hamilton. Funeral services will be private under the direction of Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square., , 

                                  • Budnick, Dr. Irwin

                                    BUDNICK, DR. IRWIN - of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Margate, has passed away. Dr. Budnick practiced pediatrics in the Margate and Atlantic City area for many years. He was Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of Atlantic City Medical Center, as well as, Chairman of the March of Dimes campaign to eliminate polio and immunize all the local children. He was also involved in the beginning trials of the German measles vaccine and appeared on television in that capacity. In recognition of his contributions to…

                                    • Bunion, Amy Pearl

                                      BUNION Amy Pearl Bunion Sister and aunt, of Newark Amy Pearl Bunion of Newark died on Aug. 8, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, 345 13th Ave., Newark, where visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment is in Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, East Hanover. Amy was the beloved sister of Leo Bunion Sr.; dear aunt of Leon Jr., Luther, Larry, Jholyndia, Princina, Paris, Terrance and Lowell Bunion; sister-in-law of Virginia Bunion;…

                                      • Burfeind, Robert H. Bobby

                                        BURFEIND Robert H. Bobby Burfeind Fire captain in East Orange, 68 Robert H. Burfeind Bobby of Manahawkin, formerly of West Orange, died peacefully at his home in Manahawkin on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at the Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main St., at 8:30 a.m. Then to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Eagle Rock Ave., West Orange, for the Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery…

                                        • Burleigh, Marjorie A.

                                          BURLEIGH Marjorie A. Burleigh Lifelong Montclair resident, 80 Marjorie A. Burleigh (nee Ward) died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at home. She was 80. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Cassians Church. Interment is in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, both in Upper Montclair. Visiting hours are on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Frank Halpins Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St., Bloomfield. A lifelong resident of Montclair, Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, John Albert…

                                          • Bush, Robert E.

                                            and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 9 a.m. from the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Rd., Parsippany, with the Liturgy of Christian Burial to be offered at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher R.C. Church, 1050 Littleton Rd., Parsippany. Interment is in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours are Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Born and raised in Jersey City, Mr. Bush lived in Ridgefield for four years and Parsippany for 53 years…

                                            • CARMELLA HLIVKA, 81, TOMS RIVER

                                              Carmella Hlivka, 81, of the Holiday City Berkeley section of Berkeley Township passed away at Community Medical Center of Toms River on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.

                                              • CATHY VAYDA, 55, SOUTH AMBOY

                                                Completed arrangements for Cathy Vayda, 55, of South Amboy, who died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, will be announced by the Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, Perth Amboy.

                                                • CHARLES A. POWERS SR., 83, LINCROFT

                                                  Charles A. Powers Sr., 83, of Lincroft died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Care One at King James, Middletown.


                                                • Caiola, Lou

                                                  CAIOLA Lou Caiola Newark police officer, Navy vet, 86 Lou Caiola, 86, of Kenilworth, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. Services will be in the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange. Visitation is Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. For directions, visit galantefh.com. Mr. Caiola lived in Newark and moved to Kenilworth in 1957. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II, from 1942 to 1946, as a chief machinist mate on the many…

                                                  • Calabrese, Rose Marie

                                                    • Capetola, Rita C. (Zambino)

                                                      CAPETOLA, RITA C., (NEE ZAMBINO) 80 - entered into eternal life August 9, 2008 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, husband of 54 years John, daughter Mariann Hartfield, sons John Jr. (Marlene) and Mark (JoAnne). Also survived by sister Dolores Zambino, niece Denise Van Roy, nephew Patrick Van Roy (Monica) and their two daughters and her cherished grandchildren Casey, Victoria, Julie, Gina, Nicole, Mark, Matthew, Michael and Renee. She was born in Philadelphia and was formerly of Upper Darby and…

                                                      • Carney, Estelle E.

                                                        and friends are invited to attend the Liturgy of Christian Burial to be offered on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville. Interment is in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, (973) 887-3235, or visit www.partroyfuneralhome.com. Born in Englewood, Estelle grew up in Hackensack. She lived in Lakehurst, New Milford and Lake Hiawatha before…

                                                        • Casaday, Rev. Barry L. - Services

                                                          CASADAY, Rev. Barry L. Of Allentown. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tilghman Funeral Home, 52 Main St., New Egypt., , 

                                                          • Christman Jr., Theodore C.

                                                            CHRISTMAN Theodore C. Christman Jr. Purchasing expeditor for Newark Library, 59 Theodore C. Christman Jr., 59, of Kearny died on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at St. Michaels Medical Center, Newark. The funeral will be on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, (www.swbrownandson.com), 267 Centre St., Nutley, with a Mass celebrated at St. Marys Church, Nutley, at 10:30 a.m. The entombment will follow at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends will be received at the funeral home on…

                                                            • Conover, George

                                                              CONOVER George Conover of Jamesburg, 89 George Conover, 89, of Jamesburg died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the University Medical Center at Princeton. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. Arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton Health Care System Foundation, dedicated to the new University Medical Center at Princeton, 253 Witherspoon…

                                                              • Conover, George - Services

                                                                CONOVER, George Of Jamesburg. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. Arrangements: The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton., , 

                                                                • Critelli, Francis J.

                                                                  CRITELLI Francis J. Critelli Retired pharmacist, resident of Somerset, 74 Francis J. Critelli, 74, of Somerset died on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. from the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys R.C. Church, Perth Amboy. Visitation is on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For directions or to send condolence…

                                                                  • Cunningham, Christopher

                                                                    CUNNINGHAM Christopher Cunningham of Elizabeth, 33 Christopher Cunningham, 33, of Elizabeth entered into rest suddenly on Aug. 7, 2008. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, followed by a funeral service at 12 noon at Smith Funeral Home, 242 W. Jersey St., Elizabeth. Christopher leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Kiam Cornelius Cunningham; girlfriend, Tawana Baker, and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.,

                                                                    • DeNafo, Anthony J.

                                                                      DE NAFO, ANTHONY J., 89, - of Ventnor, on August 9, 2008. Tony was a union painter with Local 277 and had been employed at Bally's Casino Hotel. Formerly of Philadelphia he was a Ventnor resident for 30 years. He was a member of the Men of Malvern for 60 years and served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was predeceased by his wife Connie and son Ronnie Viola. He is survived by daughter Donna Demarco; Sister-in-law Helene DeNafo and her children Elizabeth, Donna and Ike; many nieces, nephews; extend…

                                                                      • DeRiso, Frank A.

                                                                        DE RISO Frank A. DeRiso of Bloomfield, 88 Frank A. DeRiso, 88, of Bloomfield, formerly of Middletown, N.Y., passed away on Monday in the Job Haines Home, Bloomfield. Arrangements are by the Megaro Memorial Home. A complete obituary will be in Wednesdays Star-Ledger.,

                                                                        • Decker, Albert N.

                                                                          DECKER, ALBERT N., 46, of Secaucus, on Monday, 8/11/08, formerly of Hoboken. Beloved son of Maryann (Gottschalk) and the late Stephen F. Decker. Cherished brother of Stephen F. Decker III and his wife Andrea, and Tara Raccuia and her husband Michael. Cherished companion of Denise Logan. Special uncle to Stephen, Carolena, and Madeline. Funeral from FAILLA MEMORIAL HOME, 533 Willow Ave., Hoboken, NJ. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Ann's RC Church, Hoboken, on Thursday, 8/14/08 at 10:30am. Private…

                                                                          • Dennis, Evelyn J.

                                                                            DENNIS, EVELYN J., 85, - of Green Creek, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at home. Born in Avalon to the late Charles and Deborah (Batts) Cossaboon, she was a lifetime resident of this area. She formerly worked at Sullivan's in Avalon. She was a member of Maris Stella Church and of the Upper Cape Chapter of Deborah Hospital Foundation. Mrs. Dennis is survived by her daughters, Gloria Cipollono and her husband, Tony of Green Creek, and Patti Zeigler and her husband, David of Rio Grande; her eleven…

                                                                            • Diaz-Tapia, Carlos G.

                                                                              DIAZ-TAPIA Carlos G. Diaz-Tapia Postal worker, of Newark Carlos G. Diaz-Tapia of Newark died on Aug. 9, 2008, in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Friends and relatives may call at the Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Newark. Interment is in Holy Cross Cemetery. Born in Cuba, Mr. Diaz-Tapia lived in Nebraska, moving to Newark in 1966, with a brief residence in…

                                                                              • Dittler, Elizabeth "Betty"

                                                                                DITTLER, ELIZABETH, "BETTY", 84 - of Manahawkin, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 after a short illness. Born in Newark and moved to Long Beach Island 34 years ago and currently of Manahawkin. She is survived by her husband Harry Dittler, two daughters: Kathy Minto and Dorothy Dittler and two grandchildren: David and Amanda Minto. A memorial service will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5800 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers…

                                                                                • Dodds, Richard

                                                                                  and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral service in the Werson Funeral Home, 635 No. Wood Ave., Linden, on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment is in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Born in Newark, Mr. Dodds resided in North Plainfield for the past seven years. He was a self-employed plumber, working in the Union and Somerset County areas. He was predeceased by his father, Richard A. Dodds. Surviving are his wife, Monica…

                                                                                  • Dyke, Helen Katherine

                                                                                    DYKE Helen Katherine Dyke Wife, mother, and grandmother, of South Plainfield, 86 Mrs. Helen Katherine (Garrison) Dyke, 86, of South Plainfield died peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, with her loving family by her side. A memorial service reflecting on the life of Helen will be held in the McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, N.J. 07080, (mccriskinfuneralhome.com), on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. Born on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 1922, in Jersey…

                                                                                    • Dyson, Isabelle V.

                                                                                      DYSON Isabelle V. Dyson Services Wednesday Isabelle V. Dyson of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Aug. 10, 2008. Visitation is on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 1025 Bergen St., Newark. The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Interment is in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden. Isabelle was the beloved mother of Emri Francis, Iola FrancisMcCloud and Deborah Neal. Also surviving are a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.,

                                                                                      • Episcopo, Ida Blumberg - Services

                                                                                        EPISCOPO, Ida Blumberg Of Trenton. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Orland's Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing Township. Burial: Fountain Lawn Memorial Park., , 

                                                                                        • Esposito, Salvatore

                                                                                          ESPOSITO Salvatore Esposito Butcher in Belleville, 81 Salvatore Esposito, 81, passed away at the home of his daughter in Browns Mills on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. There will be a funeral service at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley, 540 Franklin Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. The interment will be at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. For directions or to send condolences, please visit our website at www.biondifuneralhome.com and sign the guest…

                                                                                          • FRANCIS J. CRITELLI, 74, SOMERSET

                                                                                            Francis J. Critelli, 74, of Somerset died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

                                                                                            • Farley, Edgar H.

                                                                                              • Fedele, Antonio G.

                                                                                                and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at 8:45 a.m. from the Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 E. St. George Ave., Linden, at the Elizabeth city line, (908) 352-9190. Funeral Mass is at St. Anthony R.C. Church, Elizabeth, at 9:30 a.m. Visiting is on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Entombment is at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Send online condolences to www.krowickifuneralhome.com. Born in Reggio Calavria, Italy, Mr. Fedele was a caretaker for St. Gertrude…

                                                                                                • Fermano, Catherine G.

                                                                                                  Catherine G. Fermano Catherine G. Fermano (nee Gattuso) age 81 years of Paulsboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 9, 2008 in Vitas Hospice, Stratford. Mrs. Fermano was born in Paulsboro and lived there all of her life. She was a homemaker, and after her children where grown she worked as a Teacher’s Aide in the Paulsboro School System for 18 years in the Kindergarten classes. She was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Paulsboro. Mrs. Fermano served as a…

                                                                                                • Ferrara, Sandra L. "Sandy"

                                                                                                  (photo) Sandra L. "Sandy" Ferrara Sandra L. "Sandy" Ferrara (nee Wilson), 47, of Glendora died peacefully early Saturday morning August 9, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. The wife of Anthony R. Ferrara Jr., Sandy was born in Camden April 27, 1961 and was the daughter of John L. "Jack" Wilson II and Marilyn (nee Getsinger) Wilson of Davenport, FL and formerly of Glendora. She was a resident of Glendora for the last five years and prior to that lived in the Oak Valley…

                                                                                                  • Filchner, Glenn L.

                                                                                                    • Freund, Edna M.

                                                                                                      FREUND, EDNA M., 97, - of North Palm Beach, Freund, and formerly of Ventnor and Margate, passed away peacefully July 11th. Edna was a partner in Freund Brothers Opticians until her retirement in 1976. She was one of the first licensed Ophthalmic Dispensers in the State of New Jersey and a Fellow in the National Academy of Opticianry. Edna was a member of the Boots and Spurs Riding Club and enjoyed riding her horse on the beach of Atlantic City. She was a past president and Life Member of Soroptimist…

                                                                                                      • Fuchs, Anna Loretta

                                                                                                        FUCHS Anna Loretta Fuchs N.J. Bell Telephone retiree, resident of Brick, 96 Mrs. Anna Loretta Fuchs (nee Glennon), 96, of Brick died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Brick. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at The Family Owned CarmonaBolen Home For Funerals, 412 Main St., Toms River, N.J. 08753. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs R.C. Church, Toms River. Burial will follow at St. Josephs Cemetery in…

                                                                                                        • Gellock, Franklin P.

                                                                                                          • Gianfrancesco, Emil

                                                                                                            GIANFRANCESCO Emil Gianfrancesco of Verona Emil Gianfrancesco of Verona, Oct. 18, 1910 to July 27, 2008, was laid to rest in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, East Hanover. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Lucys Church, 118 7th Ave., Newark. Mr. Gianfrancesco is survived by sisters, Minnie Bezzone and Stella Orciuolo, as well as several loving nieces and nephews.,

                                                                                                            • Gilfillan III, John Gilmore

                                                                                                              GILFILLIAN John Gilmore Gilfillan III Law firm founding member and partner, 71 John Gilmore Gilfillan III died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was 71. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Doyle Funeral Home, 106 Maple Ave., Morristown. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church, Blue Mill Road, New Vernon. Interment will be in Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown. Mr. Gilfillan was born in Baltimore, Md., in…

                                                                                                              • Gratz, David A.

                                                                                                                • HELEN TORYAK, 88, WOODBRIDGE

                                                                                                                  Helen Kish Toryak, 88, of Woodbridge died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green St. at Barron Avenue in Woodbridge.

                                                                                                                  • Hannah, Florence R.

                                                                                                                    HANNAH Florence R. Hannah Wife, sister, aunt, of Kinnelon, 83 Florence R. Hannah, 83, of Kinnelon entered into eternal rest on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008. Viewing hours will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler. The Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthonys R.C. Church, Butler. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Butler. Mrs. Hannah was born in Hammond, La., the daughter of the late George and the late Agnes (nee…

                                                                                                                    • Hardee, Michael - Services

                                                                                                                      HARDEE, Michael Of Trenton, 49, passed away August 3. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Colonial Memorial Park, 3039 S. Broad St., Hamilton. Arrangements: Hughes Funeral Home., , 

                                                                                                                      • Harris, Mary

                                                                                                                        HARRIS Mary Harris of East Orange, 57 Mary Harris, 57, of East Orange died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at her home in East Orange. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at Messiah Baptist Church, 13-17 Oak St., East Orange. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Cremation will be at the Rosemount Crematory, Newark. Arrangements are by the Cushnie-Houston Funeral Home, 102 Sanford St., East Orange.,

                                                                                                                        • Helen D. Schulz loving mother, grandmother

                                                                                                                          BASKING RIDGE — Helen D. Schulz entered eternal life Thursday (Aug. 7, 2008) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert G. Schulz. She was 84 years old. Helen was born in Allentown, Pa.

                                                                                                                          • Helen Katherine Dyke beloved wife and mother

                                                                                                                            SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Helen Katherine (Garrison) Dyke, 86, died peacefully at home on Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) with her loving family by her side. She was born on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1922, in Jersey City where she grew up.

                                                                                                                            • Hennessy, Brian F.

                                                                                                                              HENNESSY, BRIAN F. of Bayonne on Thurs., 8/7/08. Beloved husband of Anna (Casais) Hennessy. Dear father of Brian and Marissa Hennessy. Son of the late Evelyn (Barlow) and Francis X. Hennessy. Brother of Robert, Gary Hennessy and Maureen Breen. Beloved Uncle and Brother-in-law. Funeral from the SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 857 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne on Tues., 8/12/08. Funeral Mass St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Bayonne 10:30am. Entombment Holy Name Cem., Jersey City. Visitation Mon. 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                              • Hoover, Josephine A. (Telesco)

                                                                                                                                HOOVER, JOSEPHINE A., (TELESCO), 86, - of Somers Point, passed away Monday August 11th 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY and an area resident of Somers Point for many years. Graduate of Girls High, NY, Grace Business Institute, Cornell University NY State Industrial and Labor Relations, NY School for Social Research, Organizer AF of L National Federation of Insurance Agents and Retail Clerks International Association, Director N.Y.C. Women's Commission AFL-CIO, Commission of Political Education, Delegate…

                                                                                                                                • Houlihan, William J.

                                                                                                                                  • JAMES J. O'LEARY, 82, PLAINFIELD

                                                                                                                                    James J. O'Leary of Plainfield died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at The Francis E. Parker Memorial Home in Piscataway at the age of 82.

                                                                                                                                    • JENNIE MUSARRA, 101, PARLIN

                                                                                                                                      Jennie Musarra, 101, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Victoria House in Matawan.

                                                                                                                                      • JOAN A. KERN, 78, EAST BRUNSWICK

                                                                                                                                        Joan A. Kluchinsky Kern died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 78.

                                                                                                                                        • JOSEPH DeBONIS, 74, TOMS RIVER

                                                                                                                                          Joseph DeBonis died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. He was 74.

                                                                                                                                          • JOSEPH SIPOS, 90, BERKELEY TWP.

                                                                                                                                            Joseph Sipos, 90, of the Holiday City West section of Berkeley Township, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Community Medical Center in Toms River.

                                                                                                                                            • JOSEPHINE TORNELLO, 83, SOMERSET

                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Josephine Tornello died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at her home in Somerset. She was 83. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St., Somerset.

                                                                                                                                              • Jackson Pandolfi, Ursula M.

                                                                                                                                                JACKSON PANDOLFI, URSULA M., 68, - of Cape May Court House, passed away on August 10, 2008. A Funeral Service will be held at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave. (opp. Cathedral Cemetery) in Wilmington, DE, on Thursday morning, August 14 at 11:00am. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, August 13 from 6-8pm, and on Thursday morning, prior to service, from 10-11am. A full obituary will run in tomorrow's…

                                                                                                                                                • Joseph R. DeJesso equipment operator

                                                                                                                                                  BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Joseph R. DeJesso, 78, entered eternal life on Friday (August 8, 2008) at the Berkeley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side.


                                                                                                                                                • Joseph R. DeJesso, heavy equipment operator

                                                                                                                                                  BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Joseph R. DeJesso, 78, entered eternal life on Friday (August 8, 2008) at the Berkeley Nursing and Rehabilitation center with his family by his side.

                                                                                                                                                  • Kevin Allan Gaiser, formerly of Clinton Township

                                                                                                                                                    HONOLULU, Hawaii — Kevin Allan Gaiser, 33, passed away on Thursday (August 7, 2008) in Muncie, Indiana. Born on February 6, 1975 in San Francisco, Calif. He was the loving son of Duke Gaiser of Flemington and Denille Demyan of Bethlehem, Pa.

                                                                                                                                                    • Kindt, Charles M.

                                                                                                                                                      : Will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Route 611 and Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, Pa. Friends may call one hour prior to services in the funeral home. To submit online condolences and to order flowers, please visit www.palmerifuneralhome.com . Memorials: May be made to the Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

                                                                                                                                                      • Lee, Elizabeth A.

                                                                                                                                                        LEE Elizabeth A. Lee Denville resident, 60 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lee of Denville on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, died suddenly in Pennsylvania. She was 60. Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 9 a.m. at the Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Church, Myers Avenue and Route 46, Denville. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting will be on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the funeral…

                                                                                                                                                        • Lehman Dering, Verna

                                                                                                                                                          LEHMAN DERING, VERNA 85, - of Egg Harbor City, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at her home. She was born in Red Bank, lived in Key Port before moving here in 1984. She was past president of Key Port VFW Aux #4247 and formerly worked at Mon mouth County Board of Social Services. She is survived by her son William Lehman, Jr. of Egg Harbor City; her daughter Linda Hurden (Stephen) of Ocean Port; her grandchildren, Kimberly Ann O'brien, William Lehman, Ill, Matthew Lehman, Tara Thompson, and Stacey…

                                                                                                                                                          • Lelyo, Marilyn J. (Kranich)

                                                                                                                                                            LELYO, MARILYN J., (NEE KRANICH), 66, - of Sweetwater, passed away on August 11, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her caring husband, Robert of N. Wildwood. Her children, Steven Lelyo, Michael Lelyo and his wife Kate, Jeffrey Lelyo and his fiancee, Lauren and Susan L. Skinner and her husband Neil. Her loving mother, Mildred Kranich of Manahawkin and her late husband Robert. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas, Logan, Daniel, Rachel,…

                                                                                                                                                            • Liebeskind, Gerald P.

                                                                                                                                                              LIEBESKIND Gerald P. Gerry Liebeskind Fifth-grade teacher, active with Bnai Brith Gerald P. Gerry Liebeskind, devoted husband, dad and grandpa, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, following a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Rd., Union. Interment is in Beth David Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Gerry was a graduate of Southside High School and the Rutgers University class of 1947. He was a World War II…

                                                                                                                                                              • Linda Vance

                                                                                                                                                                SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Linda Vance of South Plainfield passed away Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) in Maryland.

                                                                                                                                                                • Longstreet, Florence R. - Services

                                                                                                                                                                  LONGSTREET, Florence R. Of Hamilton. Funeral service: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ewing Cemetery Chapel, 78 Scotch Road, Ewing. Entombment will be private. Arrangements: Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square., , 

                                                                                                                                                                  • MacPhee, Ruth

                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St. Michaels Church, 1212 Kelly St., Union, on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9:15 a.m. Interment is private. Arrangements are by The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, Maplewood. Born in New York, N.Y., Mrs. MacPhee resided in Union for the past 32 years. She was a homemaker, a past member of the Young Democrats Club in Orange and a past member of the Rosary Society at St. Venantius Church, Orange. Mrs. MacPhee was a member of St. Michaels Church, Union. She was the…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Marable, Terry L.

                                                                                                                                                                      MARABLE Terry L. Marable Orange police officer, 63 Terry L. Marable, 63, of East Orange died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, after a short illness. Services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. from Mount Olive Baptist Church, 11 Ashland Ave., East Orange, where visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in the Heavenly Rest Memorial Park, East Hanover. Arrangements are by the Woody Home for Services, Orange. Terry was a police officer with the Orange Police…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Marhevka, Catherine Kate Frances

                                                                                                                                                                        MARHEVKA Catherine Kate Frances Marhevka Elementary teacher in Wanaque, 59 Mrs. Catherine Kate Frances Marhevka (nee Barrett), 59, died after a long illness at Orange Regional Medical Center, Goshen, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. The family will receive their friends at the Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be from the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 9 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our…

                                                                                                                                                                        • McAndrew, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                                                          will be held Wednesday from 9:30 to 11am. Cremation and interment will be private. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory to the American Legion George Walton Post # 371, 41 N. Lakeview Drive, Gibbsboro, NJ 08026. For information and condolences please visit www.giosafuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                          • McKenna Sr., John J.

                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral from the Petruccelli Funeral Home, 232 Christine St., Elizabeth, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Thence to St. Anthonys R.C. Church, Elizabeth, where at 10:30 a.m. a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment is in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Mr. McKenna was born in Kearny and resided in Elizabeth for the past 56 years. He was a proprietor of the former McKenna Sign Co. of Elizabeth for 25 years. In…

                                                                                                                                                                            • McKenzie, Willie B.

                                                                                                                                                                              MC KENZIE Willie B. McKenzie Contractor, great-grandfather, of Linden, 74 Willie B. McKenzie, 74, of Linden died Aug. 6, 2008 at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth. Services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at 12 noon at the First Baptist Church, 929 Dill Ave., Linden. Visitation is Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment is in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Arrangements are in the loving care of the Nesbitt Funeral Home, 165 Madison Ave., Elizabeth. Born in Byromville, Ga., Mr.…

                                                                                                                                                                              • McNamara, Deborah S.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Meni "Minnie" Tropiano, Co-founder Tropiano Jewelers

                                                                                                                                                                                  RARITAN — Meni "Minnie" Miano Tropiano, 93, died Saturday (August 9, 2008) at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Raritan she was a lifelong resident.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mormile, Stephen V.

                                                                                                                                                                                    MORMILE, STEPHEN V., 86, - of Brigantine, passed away August 8, 2008, in Atlantic City. Stephen was born in Glasco, NY in 1921. He was a graduate of Drexel University, where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering, and was employed by RCA in Camden for 30 years. Stephen proudly served his country during WWII with the United States Navy. Stephen enjoyed fishing and gardening. Stephen was predeceased by his parents Dominic and Olympia (nee LaPorte). He is survived by his wife Edith, daughter Annette M.…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mutarelli-Kail, Lucy D.

                                                                                                                                                                                      : Visitation will be held Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. A service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Bethlehem. Online condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com . Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lucy's name to…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Myers, Norma L.

                                                                                                                                                                                        MYERS, NORMA L. of Jersey City on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 at the Bayonne Hospital. Loving mother of James R. Shaver and his wife Janice, India Adkins, Shirley Rickvalsky and her husband Allen, Frederick M. Dedmond, Grace A. Dedmond and her fiancé Alfredo Munoz. Devoted daughter of the late Samuel Myers and Artincy (Cottrill). Cherished grandmother of Kelly Milam, Amy Bleigh, Jason Shaver, Jamie Webb, Edward and Raymond Jeffas. Also surviving her great-granchildren Austin and Logan Milam, Kayla and Paige…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Newell, Clara

                                                                                                                                                                                          NEWELL, CLARA, of Avon, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Newell was a registered nurse at Saint Frances Hospital in Jersey City before attending Jersey City State College to pursue a degree in Health Education. She then began a second career as a Health Education Teacher at Hoboken High School before retiring in 1987. She was a member of Saint Elizabeth's Church in Avon. She loved taking trips to Atlantic City. Born in…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nobrega, Eugenio N.

                                                                                                                                                                                            NOBREGA Eugenio N. Nobrega Master carpenter, 78 Eugenio N. Nobrega, 78, died on Aug. 10, 2008. Funeral Mass will be in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Roseland, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Visiting is in the Farmer Funeral Home, 45 Roseland Ave. (at Eagle Rock Avenue), Roseland, on Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Interment is in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Born in Madeira, Portugal, Mr. Nobrega immigrated to the United States in 1963 and lived in Newark and Irvington before moving to West…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Nusse, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                              and friend are invited to attend the funeral Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 9 a.m. from the Pettit-Davis Funeral Home, 371 W. Milton Ave., Rahway. Thence to St. Marys R.C. Church, Rahway, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Gertrudes Cemetery, Colonia. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Nusse was born in Elizabeth and lived in Linden before moving to Rahway in 1947. She was a cafeteria worker for the Rahway Board of Education for five years…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • O'Connor Jr., Joseph E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • OLIVIA RAMIREZ, 44, PERTH AMBOY

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Olivia Ramirez-Fernandez, 44, of Perth Amboy died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at home.


                                                                                                                                                                                                • OLeary, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                  OLEARY James OLeary, 82, coach, educator at Edison High James J. OLeary of Plainfield died on Aug. 2, 2008, in The Frances E. Parker Memorial Home in Piscataway at the age of 82. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Marys Church, Liberty and W. 6th streets, Plainfield. Arrangements are by the Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung. To send condolences visit www.higginsfuneralhome.com. Mr. OLeary was born in New Brunswick on Sept. 13, 1925, to James OLeary and Elizabeth…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Orlowsky, Seymour

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ORLOWSKY Seymour Orlowsky Housewares buyer, of South Orange, 79 Seymour Orlowsky, 79, of South Orange, formerly of Livingston and Lake Hiawatha, died Sunday, Aug. 10, in the Daughters of Israel Geriatric Center, West Orange. The funeral service is Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 12 noon in the Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Rd., Livingston, with interment in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Prior to retiring 10 years ago, Mr. Orlowsky was a buyer for Town and Country Housewares in Toms…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Packer, Bessie

                                                                                                                                                                                                      PACKER, BESSIE 91, - of Atlantic City, passed away on August 10, 2008 at Mainland Manor in Pleasantville. Bessie was born in North Adams, MA, but lived most of her life in Atlantic City. Her husband, Herbert, was the love of her life and he predeceased her in 1994. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Sophia Freeman and Sadie Cooper and her brother, Herman Gulkin. Bessie, along with Herbert, owned Packer's Corner in Atlantic City for many years. She later was employed as an executive secretary for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Panelli Jr., Benjamin J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        : A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 7pm in the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Friends and family may call from 1 to 3pm and again from 5 to 7pm, Tuesday. Online condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com . Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in c/o the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Parisi, George I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Bradley-Brough Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Chatham, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church, South Street, New Providence. Entombment will be at St. Teresas Cemetery, Summit. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. For further information or to send the family a condolence, please visit bradleyfuneralhomes.com. Born and raised in Newark, Mr. Parisi resided in Maplewood for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Peddicord, Dolores "Dee"

                                                                                                                                                                                                            PEDDICORD, DOLORES "DEE", 59, - of Ventnor, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 10, 2008. She will be sadly missed by her husband Gene; three daughters, Genene, Dianna, Kelli; son, Christopher and his wife Liz; also her beloved granddaughter Nicole ("Nikki Noodle"); mother, Mary Connell; her brothers Joseph and his wife Donna, John, Jimmy; sister Kathy and her husband Ed Costello and many nieces and nephews. As well as all her friends and customers at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Peele, Thomas J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              PEELE Thomas J. Peele Formerly of East Orange, 91 Thomas J. Peele, 91, died on Aug. 7, 2008, at the Burlington Woods Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Woody Home For Services, 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, where friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Born in Rich Square, N.C., Mr. Peele lived in East Orange for many years before moving to Burlington two years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Vivian F., and son, Jeffrey. He is survived by a devoted daughter,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pellegrino, Roxy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                PELLEGRINO, ROXY 64, - of Hammonton, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at his residence. Born in Camden, he lived in Winslow Township, for many years and Hammonton, since 2000. He was a retired State Trooper for over 27 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his three sons, Robert and his Wife Maritza of La Vergne, TN, Frank of Middletown DE and Joseph of Livermore CA. Dear brother of Lucille Zagarella. Loving grandfather of six. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Peter Skirka wildlife artist

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CLINTON — Peter Skirka, age 72 years, of Clinton, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) in the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Peter Yacuk Johns-Manville retiree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OCALA, Fla. — Peter Yacuk passed away Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2008) in Ocala, Marion County, Fla. The oldest son of five children, he was born on Feb. 21, 1921, in Holyn, Ivano-Francysko, Ukraine (outside Lviv).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phalen, Mary Lou

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PHALEN, MARY LOU - of Ocean City, died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Fall River, Mass., and formerly of Towaco, before moving to Ocean City 19 years ago. She was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Ocean City. At Holy Trinity, she was treasurer of the Episcopal Church Women, member of the St. Mary's Guild, Alter Guild and Co-Chair of Sisters of Ruth. She was a member of The National Cathedral Association, Washington, D.C. and the Married Couples Club of Ocean…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pippa, Jean C. (Lanigan) - Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PIPPA, Jean C. Lanigan Of Hamilton Township. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Brenna Funeral Home, 340 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Saint Anthony's Church. Visitation: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home., , 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pisano, Loretta M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pohl, Hanns F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            POHL Hanns F. Pohl Husband, father, grandfather, 79 Hanns F. Pohl, 79, died on Aug. 7, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Downingtown, Pa. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are by the James J. Terry Funeral Home, Downingtown, Pa. Mr. Pohl was the beloved husband of Isolde, and loving father of Claudia and Christoph, and their families, including three grandchildren.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pulice, Vincent J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • RITA HURST, 84, SOUTH AMBOY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rita J. Tedesco Hurst, 84, of South Amboy died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rader-Weaver, Marion A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Reid, Charles K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Charles K. Reid Charles K. Reid, age 62 of Mullica Hill, NJ died Sunday, August 10, 2008. An active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Mullica Hill, he retired from Atlantic City Electric in 2000 following 31 years of service. Charles was an avid NASCAR fan and loved being "PopPop" to his grandchildren. He enjoyed cooking and baking and also appreciated his time spent with the Fairview group lunch buddies. A member of the US Air Force, he served from 1965-1969 attaining the rank of Sgt.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ricciani, Donna B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ricciani, Donna B. - Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RICCIANI, Donna B. Of Allentown. Funeral: 8:15 a.m. Thurs at Chambers D'Errico and Correnti Funeral Home, 825 Chambers St., Trenton. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thurs at St. Joachim's Church. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Wed at funeral home., , 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robinson, Walter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ROBINSON, WALTER of Jersey City. A name is called a voice is still, we all must do our master's will, swiftly without a farewell on August 7, 2008 he made his transition to his heavenly home. Beloved husband of Patricia Brunson Robinson. Caring father of Walter Sutton, Marilyn Sutton-Kelly, Patricia & Kimberly Brunson, Ebony & Lauriel Robinson. Precious Grandfather of 15. Loving Great-Grandfather of 1. Adored Brother of William, Buck Jr., and Wyoming Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Romanishan Sr., William J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ronchetti, Mae (Cifaloglio)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rose, Emanuel James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home, 276 Washington Ave., Belleville, (973-759-1114), at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Peters Church, Belleville, on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. Complimentary valet parking is available. Interment is in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Mr. Rose was born in Kearny and resided there for 22 years. He then moved to Belleville, where he lived for 66 years, and lived this past year…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rose, Raymond Keith - Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ROSE, Raymond Keith Of Hamilton. Funeral services: 8 p.m. Thursday at Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Home., , 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ruggiero, Maryjane

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    RUGGIERO Maryjane Ruggiero Dermatology office receptionist, of Lake Hiawatha, 47 Maryjane (Santoro) Ruggiero, 47, of Lake Hiawatha died on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Compassionate Care Hospice at Saint Clares in Dover. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Shooks Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave. (Route 23), Cedar Grove, www.shooks cedargrove.com. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, Cedar Grove. Interment to follow at Immaculate Conception…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • S. Betty Kripsak real estate broker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BRIDGEWATER — S. Betty Kripsak, 91, died peacefully Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) at her residence in Bridgewater. Betty was born in Scotch Plains on June 16, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Veronica and Thomas Krempa.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sandra Ann Parker enjoyed bowling

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RARITAN — Sandra Ann Parker, age 60, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2008) at Somerset Medical Center. Born May 22, 1948, in Ashland, Pa., she resided 56 years in Raritan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Schutts, Helen J. (Starzyk) - Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SCHUTTS, Helen J. Starzyk Of Hamilton Township. Funeral: 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Winowicz Funeral Home, Adeline and Beatty streets. Liturgy: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Church of the Holy Cross. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home., , 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Scocozza, Fred G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Bradley Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Chatham, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For further information or to send a condolence, go to www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in his name to Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, 60 Felch Rd., Florham Park, N.J. 07932, (973) 377-4226.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Servello Sr., John J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SERVELLO, JOHN J. SR., of Hoboken on August 9. Loving husband of Angela (nee Daddetto). Cherished father of John Jr. and Susan Macchiarola. Dear brother of James Servello, Connie Martinez and the late Joseph, Anthony, Dominick, Victor, Salvatore, Clementine, Frank, Carmella Salvaggio, Susan Cervillo, Theresa Morse. Special grandfather to Christina, Lisa, Laura, and Kimberly. Funeral from FAILLA MEMORIAL HOME, 533 Willow Ave., Hoboken on Wednesday, August 13. Funeral Mass will be offered at Ss. Peter &…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shaw, Beatrice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SHAW Beatrice Shaw of East Orange, 71 Beatrice Shaw, 71, of East Orange died on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 401 Avon Ave., Newark. Visitation is on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment is in Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield. Arrangements are by Clarence B. Wright Funeral Home, 579 Grove St., Irvington. Mrs. Shaw is survived by one niece, Mrs. Michelle Bell, and nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Shea, John A. - Services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SHEA, John A. Of Ware, MA. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in New St. William Cemetery in Ware, MA. Arrangements: Charbonneau Funeral Home, Ware, MA., , 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith Jr., Richard E. "Rick"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMITH, RICHARD E., JR., "RICK", 48 - passed away on August 10, 2008 at Southgate Nursing Home after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Piperato of Elsinboro, his brother, Scott Smith of Gilbert, AZ, his sister, Donna Altemus of Riceville, TN, step-brother, James Piperato, Jr. of Westminster, CO, step-sisters, Treva Laudicina of Miami, FL and Lisa Magan of Cortland Manor, NY and five nieces and one nephew. Interment will be private and services will be held…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Staab, Marie R. (Ferrara)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      STAAB, MARIE R., (NEE FERRARA), 74, - of North Cape May, died on August 9, 2008 at Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol Twp., PA. Born in Newark, she resided in Phila. before moving here 13 years ago. She was a member of the Red Hat Society of Cape May. She was the widow of George J. She was the loving mother of Francis, Joseph (Patti), Donna (Rich) Paraschak and Karen Ling (Frank). Also survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two brothers, Anthony and Joseph Ferrara. Mass of Christian Burial…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stanley P. Mazanoski loving husband, father

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        TOANO, Va. — Stanley P. Mazanoski, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, (Aug. 8, 2008).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stoltman, Bridget M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          STOLTMAN Bridget M. Stoltman Longtime resident of Randolph, 72 Mrs. Bridget M. Stoltman (nee DeMarino), 72, of Randolph passed away on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Saint Clares Hospital, Denville. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Paul Ippolito Memorial, 252-256 Henry St., Orange, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment is in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. For more information, please visit ippolitofuneralhomes.com. Mrs. Stoltman was born in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Strube, Larry F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            STRUBE, LARRY F., 53, - of Villas, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Oceana Rehab and Nursing Center in Cape May Court House. Born in Chester, PA, he was formerly of Wildwood Crest, and a resident of Villas for five years. Mr. Strube worked as a Foreman for Wheaton Plastics in Tuckahoe, for 15 years and had worked for Brennan Piling Company. He attended Ocean City High School and was a great lover of nature. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and residents and employees at Oceana Nursing…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Susan Morse Lercher beloved mother

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CHICAGO, Ill. — Susan Morse Lercher (nee Rieur), passed into eternal rest Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2008).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Szalecki, John David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SZALECKI John David Szalecki Worked for Jersey City Board of Ed, 46 John David Szalecki, 46, of Secaucus died on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Meadowlands Hospital, Secaucus. Visitation is on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral is from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, on Wednesday at 9 a.m., then to St. Michaels R.C. Church, Lyndhurst, at 10 a.m. Entombment is in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Born and raised in Jersey City, John moved to Secaucus seven…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Szivos, Louis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SZIVOS Louis Szivos Lived in Connecticut, 86 Louis Szivos, a resident of Darien, Conn., since 1942, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by love, on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. He was 86. Friends may call at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Rd., Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 1864 Post Rd., Darien, Conn., on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in New…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TATE Geraldine A. Tate Librarian in Cranford, active with church, 73 Mrs. Geraldine A. Tate (nee Keane), 73, of the Holiday City Berkeley section of Berkeley Township, died on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Timothy E. Ryan Home For Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Toms River. Burial will…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thomas D'Agostino beloved by family

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MANVILLE — Thomas D'Agostino, 62, died Friday (Aug. 8, 2008) at Somerset Medical Center, with his loving brother, Mario and sister-in-law, Susan, at his side. Born in Falerna, Italy, Thomas had been a Manville resident for many years.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TUCKER-TOOMER Olivia M. Tucker-Toomer of Cedar Grove Olivia M. Tucker-Toomer of Cedar Grove died on Aug. 7, 2008. The funeral service is on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Main St., Orange. Interment is in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Mrs. Tucker-Toomer was the wife of Clarence Toomer; mother of the late William A. Johnson; beloved grandmother of Rashad Johnson; great-grandmother of Dontay Johnson; dear sister of Dorothy Parker and Robert…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • VERA GAZDIK, 98, WOODBRIDGE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Vera Gazdik, 98, of Woodbridge died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at McCarrick Care Center, Somerset. Completed arrangements, under the direction of Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Ave., Carteret, will be announced in the Thursday, Aug.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • VanArsdale, Leonia Buscham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              VAN ARSDALE Leonia Buscham VanArsdale of West Orange, 97 Mrs. Leonia Buscham VanArsdale passed into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Greenhill in West Orange. She was 97. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, Union. Interment will follow at St. Theresas Cemetery, Summit. Family and friends are invited Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs. VanArsdale was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Vasel, Matthew Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VASEL Matthew Michael Vasel Certified public accountant, 60 Matthew Michael Vasel, 60, of Toms River passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Matthew with his family on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Hooper Avenue, Toms River. Kedz Funeral Home, Toms River, is in charge of the arrangements. Born in Passaic, Mr. Vasel lived in Clifton before moving to Toms River in 1987. He was a certified public…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wagner, Raymond F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WAGNER Raymond F. Wagner Machinist, WWII vet, 86 Raymond F. Wagner, 86, of Whiting died on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Whiting Health Care. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Cremation will be private. Born in Newark, Mr. Wagner lived in Toms River and moved to Whiting in 1985. He retired in 1984 from the Savory Equipment Co. in Neptune, where he worked for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walsh, Donald A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the DElia Funeral Home, Route 70 and Vermont Avenue, Lakewood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 1141 East County Line, Lakewood. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange. Born and raised in Jersey City, Don lived in Lincroft 37 years before moving to Four Season, Lakewood, 13 years ago. He served his country in World War II…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weiner, Estelle M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WEINER Estelle M. Weiner Vocational guidance counselor, 82 Estelle M. Weiner (Merians), 82, of Rahway died on Sunday at her home. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Rd., Union. Interment is in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin. Born in New York, Mrs. Weiner lived in Brooklyn before moving to Rahway many years ago. She was a vocational guidance counselor for Kean College in Union before retiring in 1998. Mrs. Weiner was a life member of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • White, Louise P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WHITE Louise P. White Great-grandmother, formerly of Morristown, 90 Mrs. Louise P. White, 90, passed away on Aug. 2, 2008, at Renown at South Meadows Hospital in Nevada. Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at RoweLanterman Funeral Home, 71 Washington St., Morristown. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 15, at Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 Park Pl., at 11 a.m. Interment is in Mount Rest Cemetery, Butler. Louise was born May 13, 1918, in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wright, Barbara A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WRIGHT, BARBARA A., PHD., 70 - died on May 31, 2008. Loving wife of the late John Wright Jr., who died unexpectedly in 1978. Beloved mother of Ginger Watts of Harvard, MA &Keith Wright of Allen, TX. Grandmother of Ellie &Jenny Watts, &Brooke &Cole Wright. Beloved sister to Ginny &Werner Schuele of Brewster, MA.; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In 1978 she moved to Ship Bottom to be near her own parents, Eleanor &William Young. A 1985 graduate of Rutgers with a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • XAVIER C. JOHNSON, 5 WEEKS, EAST WINDSOR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Memorial services for infant Xavier Christian Johnson, 5-week-old son of Rev. and Mrs. Conway C. Johnson Jr. of East Windsor, will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 171 Eleventh St., South Toms River.

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