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Eva Jane Boyette
Wanamassa section of Ocean Township resident Eva Jane [nee Bass] Boyette, R.N., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove. She leaves behind many loved ones, including family in Wall Township.
She was 95 years old.
Mrs. Boyette and her late husband, Brantley, had both been registered nurses at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She then went on to work as a registered nurse for MCOSS, Neptune, for the remainder of her working career.
She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and had been very active in the former First Methodist Church of Asbury Park.
Born in Salemburg, N.C., she had lived in the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township for 55 years before residing at Manor by the Sea for the past five years.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Brantley Boyette, R.N., in 1979; her parents, Charles and Lula B. Hairr Bass; and her daughter-in-law, Linda Boyette; and many siblings.
Surviving are her two sons and their wives, Robert and Maureen Boyette, of Wall Township and Richard and Svetlana Boyette, New Jersey; her favorite sister, Agnes “Tootsie” Spell, of Autreyville, N.C.; three grandchildren, Kathleen Boyette, Michael and his wife, Dorothy Boyette and Kevin Boyette; and two great- grandchildren, Michele and Christina Boyette.
Burial
was held in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.
O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall, was in charge of the arrangements.
Anita Lyman
Lakewood resident Anita Dorothea Lyman died on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Harrogate in Lakewood. She leaves behind many loved ones, including family in Brielle.
She was 89 years old.
She was a homemaker, and was a 1938 graduate of the Academy of Notre Dame in Philadelphia, Pa.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Howard C. Birdsall in 1971; by her second husband, Franklin S. Lyman in 1988; two brothers, Jerome and Anthony Koerber; and two sisters, Viola Long and Thelma Alvarez.
Surviving are her sons, William T. Birdsall and his wife, Kathleen, of Whiting and Howard C. Birdsall, of Brielle; her brother, William Koerber, of Meredith, N.H.; six grandchildren, Robert Birdsall, Daniel Birdsall, Pamela Birdsall, Matthew Birdsall, Kim Birdsall and Christopher Manella; and four great grandchildren, Nicole Dingman, Noah Birdsall, Mary Beth Birdsall and Ruby Hydra.
Interment was held privately under the direction of O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall.
Donations may be made in her name to Meridian Hospice, 1540a Campus Parkway, Neptune, 07753.
George Heil
Davenport, Fla. resident George Heil, formerly of Wall Township, died on Feb. 8 at the Keystone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kissimmee, Fla.
He was 89 years old.
Born in Elberfeld, Germany, George was a lifelong resident of Wall Township before retiring to Davenport Florida. He was the owner of Coast Canvas Company in South Belmar for 25 years retiring in August of 1989.
George served in the United States Army as a Tech. Sergeant during World War II from May of 1941 through October of 1945. He was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, The Philippines Liberation Ribbon with a Bronze Star, and most recently a Bronze Star.
George was also a member of the Buckles and Bows Square Dancing Club in 2006 and the National Rifle Association.
George was predeceased by his parents, George Heil and Meta Wholgemuth Heil; his first wife, Edith Heil of 37 years, who died in May 1977, and his second wife, Betty J. Applegate Heil of 16 years, who died in September 1994.
George is survived by his two sons, Jimmy and George Heil; three step-sons, Louis C., Rick and Frank Hertler; two step-daughters, Debbie and Theresa Hertler; two brothers, Herman and Henry Heil; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.
Visitation will be held Friday at the Johnson-McGinley Funeral Home, 2652 Highway 138 Wall Township [adjacent to the Route 18 north entrance] from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8, with a service at 7 p.m. by the American Legion Post 346 of Neptune.
On Saturday, funeral services will be offered at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Paul Amey of the West Grove United Methodist Church presiding.
Interment with Military Honors to follow at Hamilton Cemetery, Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George can be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, 07002.
Condolences to the family can be e-mailed to jmfh2652@aol.com.
Beverly Maltese
Spring Lake and Andover resident Beverly Maltese entered into eternal life on Feb. 6.
She was 80 years old.
She is survived by her cherished husband of 57 years, Jay Maltese, and by her beloved son, Robert.
Beverly and Jay’s daughter, Robert’s younger sister Cynthia, died in 1998.
Beverly and Jay have had a residence at the Essex and Sussex in Spring Lake for the past five years and have been active and much-loved members of the community there. A gentle woman, a lady of true grace, Beverly had a gift for creating beauty, and that beauty touched the lives of all she met. Her goodness and her unfailing kindness brightened our world. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Goble Funeral Home, Sparta, was in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Beverly’s memory may be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, Compassionate Care Hospice, St. Clare’s Hospital, 400 West Blackwell St., Dover, 07801.
Marie Ann Coppola
Belmar resident Marie Ann “Nanny” Coppola died on Friday, Feb. 8 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
She was 71 years old.
Born in Montclair, she lived in the Shore area since 1972. Marie was head waitress and hostess at the Belmar Fishing Club where she was loved by all the members.
She was a member and communicant at the Church of St. Rose, Belmar.
She truly loved to be with her family.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Dewey.
Surviving are her daughters, Renee Eldershaw and her husband, Tom, of Jackson, Lynette Bertelson and her husband, Robert, of Belmar; two brothers, Richard Giannetti and his wife, Anita, of Little Falls and James and his wife, Kathy, of Dayton; and five grandsons, Thomas and Brandon Eldershaw, and Bobby, Justin “J J” and Patrick Bertelson.
Marie will be missed dearly be all who knew her.
Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Meridian Hospice, would be appreciated.
Reilly Funeral Home, Belmar, was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert E. Hakusa
Lake Como resident Robert E. Hakusa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Care One at Wall.
He was 80 years old.
He had been employed as the Director of Purchasing for Tenney Engineering, Union for 50 years. He had also been the proprietor of Robert Hakusa Engraving, North Arlington and later in Lake Como. For the past several years he had worked for George Wall Lincoln-Mercury, Shrewsbury.
Born and raised in North Arlington, he had attended North Arlington High School, where he was a Charter member of the North Arlington High School Hall of Fame, and was the National High School Champion in the 440. This record stood for many years. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after his honorable discharge, he went back to college where he also ran for NYU and later Upsala College.
He had been a full-time resident of North Arlington up until 1991 when they moved to their Lake Como home, where they had summered.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Patricia Smith Hakusa; his devoted children, Chris and Susan Hakusa, of Kearny and Diane and Ed Czerminski, of Spring Lake Heights; his dear sisters, Norma Counts, of Manhattan, N.Y. and Doris Opdyke, of Tinton Falls; and his grandchildren, Steven, Amanda and Thomas.
Relatives and friends are invited to call today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the O’Brien Funeral Home, Highway 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall, followed by a funeral service on Friday Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Committal will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude’s Shrine, 512 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD, 21201 or visit www.stjudeshrine.org.
James Evans Hibbs
Point Pleasant resident James Evans Hibbs died Monday, Feb. 4, surrounded by his loving family.
He was 59 years old.
Born April 6, 1948, to the late Raymond and Renee Evans Hibbs, he was raised in Point Pleasant and devoted his life to all he loved.
This was evident when he retired after 36 years of devotion and dedication as a teacher, athletic coach, guidance counselor, and director of guidance at the Point Pleasant Borough High School.
His final contribution was to donate his organs so others may benefit from the gift of life. He enjoyed life and was happy every day he spent with his family.
Jim was the loving husband for 36 years of Karen; beloved father of Kristine Stonesifer and her husband, Joshua, of Matawan, Brian James Hibbs, of Point Pleasant, and Kerry Hibbs and her fiance, Sean Kelley, of Brick. He was the proud grandfather of Isabelle Stonesifer and her best friend Jessie, a chocolate Lab; and is also survived by his sister, Joan Spurgat and her husband Gary of Maine.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, with a service at 4 p.m. to celebrate Jim’s life at Pable-Evertz Funeral Home, 901 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to either the Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education, P. O. Box 3171, Point Pleasant, 08742, or the Point Pleasant Borough First Aid Squad, P. O. Box 3, Point Pleasant, 08742, are suggested.
