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Obituaries from 2002
THOMAS H. RYAN III, 68, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown died Sept. 17 at home. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Middletown most of his life. He was a senior pension trust consultant at New York Life Insurance Company, New York City, for 27 years, retiring in 1987. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2179, Port Monmouth, and the Jersey Shore Navy League. He was predeceased by his daughter, Denise Ryan, in 1963. He is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Tom and Diana Ryan Jr. of Hazlet, Chris and Melissa Ryan of the Lincroft section of Middletown, Richard Ryan of Howell, and William and Sharon Ryan of Howell; four sisters, Frances Gula of South Plainfield, Helen Gutt of Absecon, Kathleen Reitzma of Howell, and Patricia Whester of Whiting; his companion, Carolyn Copeland of Port Monmouth; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Meridian Hospice, 615 Hope Road, Eatontown 07724.
RAYMOND SHEA SR., 75, of Hazlet died Sept. 17 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in South Amboy, he resided in Keyport before moving to Hazlet one year ago. He was an electrician at IFF Union Beach, for several years, retiring in 1990. Prior to that, he worked for Entron, Morganville. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Keyport. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen A. Shea in 2000. He is survived by three sons, Ronald Shea of Montague, Raymond Shea Jr. of Maine, and Robert Shea of Morganville; two daughters, Linda Thomas of Highlands, and Deborah D’Elia of Milford; his brother, James Shea of Madison, Conn.; his sister, Helen Pontecorvo of Oceanport; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Interment
was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport.
ISABELLE "LIZ" MEJIAS DEL VALLE, 68, of Aberdeen died Sept. 6 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided in Aberdeen the past 36 years. She was an aide at Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District for more than 10 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of Rebecca’s Reel Quilters, Middletown. She was predeceased by a sister, Lydia Bullon. She is survived by her husband, Angelo Del Valle of Aberdeen; her son, Andrew M. Del Valle of Aberdeen; her daughter, Jacqueline M. Penicaro of Beachwood; two brothers, Louis and Richard Cuesta, both of South Amboy; her sister, Connie Mercado of Parlin; and one grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, South Amboy. Interment
was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
FLORENCE KAUFER, 91, of Keyport died Sept. 6 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Mamaroneck, N.Y., she lived in Hazlet prior to moving to Keyport several months ago. She was employed at the sample room at Lily Tulip, Holmdel. for five years, retiring in 1973. Prior to that, she was employed at N.J. and N.Y. Bell for 45 years, retiring in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Fred Kaufer of Keyport; three sons, Robert Cammerano of Lakewood, John Cammerano of Whiting, and Joseph Cammerano of San Bernadino, Calif.; her stepson, Robert Kaufer of Hazlet; three sisters, Emma Fritzche of Whiting, Louise Burger of Hawley, Pa., and Dolly Bose of New York; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
WARREN N. DAHL, 62, of Aberdeen died Sept. 9 at Westchester Medical, Valhalla, N.Y. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he lived there until moving to Aberdeen 28 years ago. He was a service technician at Toledo, Incorporated, St. Louis, Mo., for 40 years. He was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Ann Peterson Dahl of Aberdeen; his son, William Dahl of Aberdeen; two daughters, Susan Sweeney of Aberdeen, and Donna Shrum of Hazlet; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. Interment
was at Holmdel Cemetery.
CLINTON C. HEYER, 88, of Matawan died Sept. 9 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Perth Amboy, he was a resident of Matawan for more than 50 years. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was self-employed as a music teacher, teaching piano and organ at his Matawan studio for 50 years, and his home for 10 years. Prior to that, he was a former supervisor and music teacher for the Rumson school system. He also served as a choirmaster and organist at various churches during the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Martin Heyer of Matawan; three daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy Marz, Patricia and Dave Haefke, and Bernice Heyer; his brother, Joseph Heyer; and his sister and brother-in-law, Greta and Frank De Marco. A funeral service was held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Matawan.
MARY J. MALLOY DAALDER, 81, of Middletown died Sept. 6 at home. Born in New York City, she lived in Queens, N.Y., prior to moving to Middletown 18 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, Lincroft section of Middletown, and a member of the St. Ann’s Guild at the church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Daalder of Middletown; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles J. and Mary Daalder of Tinton Falls; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lorraine M. and Patrick Connolly of Lincroft, and Mary Ellen Daalder of Middletown; and four grandchildren. A funeral gathering will be held Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral liturgy will follow at 9 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arnytown.
ROSE ROMEO GRILLO, 102, of the Belford section of Middletown died Aug. 22 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived there before moving to Belford in 1977. She was a retired clerk for New York City Social Services, Brooklyn, for 20 years, retiring in 1962. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. She was a member of the Middletown Senior Citizens. She was predeceased by her husband, Angelo Grillo, in 1984. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Victor Bove of Belford; three grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth. Burial was at Green Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn.
KARL T. STEINHAUER, 40, of Middletown died Aug. 24 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he had lived in Middletown since 1971. Mr. Steinhauer was an installer for Metro Fire and Safety, Carlstadt, for the past two years. He formerly worked for Craig Service Center, Middletown, for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Gerrity Steinhauer; a son, Dylan, at home; his parents, John and Eileen Steinhauer of Leonardo; a sister, Lisa M. Karanovich, and two brothers, Christopher M. and Sean V., all of Virginia; and his maternal grandfather, Michael Smith of West Shokan, N.Y. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery, Leonardo.
FLORENCE (née NOIR) McCULLOUGH, 94, of Edison died Aug. 24 at the Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a former member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Metuchen. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip, who died in 1966. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Catherine and James Goeller of Hazlet, and Alada McCullough of Atlantic Highlands; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Interment
was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn.
