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Obituaries from 2003
JEAN DOOLING MINNICK, 73, of Middletown died April 9 at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City. Born in Sayreville, she resided in South Amboy before moving to Middletown 20 years ago. Mrs. Minnick was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, and a former member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, South Amboy. She was predeceased by a brother, John Dooling, in 1973. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Minnick of Middletown; three sons, Frank Minnick of Shrewsbury, John Minnick of Middletown, and Thomas Minnick of Howell; a daughter, Kathy Fowler of Shrewsbury; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, South Amboy, followed by interment in the parish cemetery.
GERALDINE CURLEY WERNER, 69, of Middletown died April 9 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Flushing, N.Y., she resided in East Keansburg before moving to Middletown, where she resided most of her life. Mrs. Werner was a manager at J.C. Food Services, North Brunswick, for 20 years, retiring in 1993. She was a communicant of St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, North Middletown, and a member of its Altarboys Mothers Society. She was a member of the Champions of the Foresters of America. Mrs. Werner was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John Werner, in 1998; a sister, Doloris Miller, in 1999; and a granddaughter, Donna Werner, in 1974. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, John W. and Jean Werner Jr. of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, Ronald J. and Joanna Werner, and Robert T. and Kelly Werner, all of Middletown, and Gregory T. and JoAnn Werner of Venice, Fla.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gerri Gass of the Belford section of Middletown, and Carol and Richard Laskay of Middletown; a sister and brother-in-law, Maryann and Bill Salsgiver of Mill Creek, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four nieces; and one nephew. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, North Middletown. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
VIRGINIA McKENNA, 84, of Tinton Falls died April 10 at Blythe House, Tinton Falls. Born in Union City, she resided in Hoboken, Matawan, and in Keyport for 20 years before moving to Tinton Falls. She was a retired dining room hostess at Ye Cottage Inn, Keyport, and Buttonwood Manor, Matawan. Prior to that, she worked for the Federal Reserve Bank and First National City Bank, New York City. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. She was a devoted mother and wife, and committed to her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur McKenna, in 1968, and a brother, Francis McBride. She is survived by her son, Ronald McKenna of Farmington, Conn.; her daughter, Susan Mack of the Morganville section of Marlboro; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Denville 07834; or Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Attn.: Development Office, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.
MARY JANE ROEMER, 90, of Red Bank died April 9 at Navesink House, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived there and in Middletown before moving to Red Bank seven years ago. Mrs. Roemer was a teacher at the Brooklyn Diocese for more than 20 years before her retirement. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She also was involved in the communities of her residence, Shadow Lake Village, Middletown, and Navesink House. Mrs. Roemer was predeceased by her brother, Andrew Dalton. She is survived by her son, Frederick J. Roemer of Rumson; her sister, Rose Ann Nicoletti of Lynbrook, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment
was at Fair View Cemetery
Mausoleum, Fairfield.
JEAN DOOLING MINNICK, 73, of Middletown died April 9 at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City. Born in Sayreville, she resided in South Amboy before moving to Middletown 20 years ago. Mrs. Minnick was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, and a former member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, South Amboy. She was predeceased by a brother, John Dooling, in 1973. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Minnick of Middletown; three sons, Frank Minnick of Shrewsbury, John Minnick of Middletown, and Thomas Minnick of Howell; a daughter, Kathy Fowler of Shrewsbury; and nine grandchildren.
CONCETTA L. "CONNIE" LONGETTE, 79, of Aberdeen died March 20 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Red Bank, she was a lifelong resident of Aberdeen. Mrs. Longette was a homemaker, and a saleswoman at Westridge Clothing, Keyport, for nine years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas J. Longette, in 1999; and a grandson, John Longette, in 2001. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Salvatore and Florence Longette of Middletown, Thomas and Elizabeth Longette of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Robert Longette of Aberdeen; two daughters and one son-in-law, Margaret Mathews of Holmdel, and Bernadette and Bill Spafford of Aberdeen; her sister, Ann Thompson of Long Branch; her sister-in-law, Christine Maletto of Shrewsbury; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service was held at St. Joseph’s Roma
WALTER R. STABBERT, 82, of Middletown died March 20 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Germany, he had been a resident of Middletown since 1954. Mr. Stabbert was a construction supervisor at Washington Construction, Princeton, for 45 years, retiring in 1992. He was also the former owner of the Knickerbocker Hotel, Keansburg. He was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church, Middletown, and a member of the German Society of Long Branch. Mr. Stabbert was predeceased by his wife, Hildegard Stabbert, in 1993. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gerd and Marie Stabbert of Middletown, and Richard Stabbert of Red Bank; his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Clifford Karpo of Middletown; two brothers, Siegfried Stabbert of Albany, N.Y., and Hans Stabbert of Cologne, Germany; five grandchildren; and his stepson. Burial was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
EDWARD T. CASLER JR., 61, of Matawan died April 14 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Toms River and Old Bridge before moving to Matawan 20 years ago. Mr. Casler was an institutional salesman trader on Wall Street for 36 years, beginning his career with C.J. Lawrence, Morgan Grenfell/Deutsche Bank, and retiring in 1998 from T.D. Securities of New York City. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Deborah Casler; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward J. and Marcela Casler of Forked River, and Steven M. and Christy Casler of the Morganville section of Marlboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra A. and Sean Wozniak of Toms River; a brother, Patrick Casler of Houston; and four grandchildren. Entombment was in Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 82 Wall St., Suite 509, New York, NY 10005; or to 180 Women’s Shelter, Building 3 Suite 42, Bethany Road, Hazlet 07730.
ELIZABETH "BETTY" GOZYNIK (née ROGERS), 81, of Hazlet died April 15 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was born in Newark and lived in Hazlet for 25 years. Mrs. Gozynik was employed in the buying department of Bamberger’s, Newark, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Golden Age Club and a communicant of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. She was a member of the Bayshore Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Gozynik was predeceased by her husband, Walter Gozynik, in 1971. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and John Gioannone of Hazlet, and Barbara and James Falcone of Middleburg, N.Y.; a sister, Agnes Koelsch of Pennsylvania; a brother, Jack Rogers of Florida; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment
was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
MARGARET M. ROSZAK, 77, of Matawan died April 18 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Matawan for 20 years. Ms. Roszak was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. She was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Jack and Stanley Roszak; and a sister, Dolores Picca. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ronald Menello of Hazlet; two brothers, Francis and Thomas Roszak; two sisters, Joan Porfidio and Barbara Clements; and three grandchildren. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport, followed by entombment in Holmdel Mausoleum, Holmdel.
