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Norma B. White
Norma B. White, 79 of Wall, passed away Sunday, March 28, at Tower Lodge Care Center, Wall.
Norma was born and raised in Belmar. She moved to Wall with her family in 1957. Norma was a graduate of Anna Mae School of Nursing. She was a nurse for almost 60 years, working at Tower Lodge Care Center for 27 years. Norma’s greatest joys in life were spending time with her family. She especially loved to watch her sons and grandsons play baseball.
Norma was predeceased by her husband of over 42 years, Harry White in 1993; three sisters Betty Atkinson, Bessie Hope and Bobbie Philips; and a brother, Thomas Hope.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law Gregory and Kathleen White of Wall and Jeffrey and Patricia White of Wanamassa. She was the loving grandmother of five grandchildren, Gregory White and his wife Lauren, Courtney, Danny, Kevin and Collin White and great-granddaughter Amelia. Norma is also survived by a brother-in-law Joseph Philips; two nieces Patty and Linda Philips; and two nephews Joseph and Billy Philips.
The Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan, was in charge of arrangements. Burial
was private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association Po Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22311.
John Joseph Reilly Sr.
John Joseph Reilly Sr., of Moorestown, with family in Wall Township, was a singular man, a quiet force and a constant presence. He carried himself with amazing dignity and grace and never lost sight of what mattered. His love of his family was boundless. John’s wife, Linda, son Jack, and daughter, Elsi comprised his world. His extraordinary character colored everything that he accomplished. As a young man he made a decision to strive toward enrollment in the United States Naval Academy. To that end he gathered the required signatures and brought his grades up.
At the Naval Academy his world expanded to include many dear friends who would impact his life as deeply as he impacted theirs. His dearest friends remain close and attended a Navy basketball game in January at Annapolis. John’s adventures in Hawaii, the Phillipines, Alaska and J-Actionville have become urban legend. His squads worked hard and played hard and in the process forged deep and lasting friendships.
John took his Naval Academy spirit and applied it to his new team at Pzifer. As a pharmacy representative he added levity and good spirits to every POA. As a district manager he inspired his reps to reach higher, build strong relationships and have fun. He created a team of individuals who were invested in winning not just for themselves but winning one for their role model - the quiet force, the constant presence.
John is survived by his much-loved wife Linda and their children Jack and Elisabeth; his mother Marilyn Lauber and stepfather Bernie Lauber of Wall Township; sister Sharon and Gerald Tobin, Gerry Jr., Katie and Joseph of Cranford; brother Joseph, Jennifer and Kelli of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; brother Brian and wife Joanne, and their children Brian Jr., Conor and Joanna in Spring Lake; brother Matt of Roseland, with wife Leslie and sons Kyle, Sean, and Michael; and sister Lynn and husband Taylor reside in Pepper Pike, Ohio, with Charlie, Cooper and Caitlin; brother Tom and Colleen live in Belmar, with Madigan, Shane and Keara; and brother Kevin lives in Keansburg. John is also survived by Susan and Phillip Coffey, Justin and Lauren; Maria and John Andruszka, Nicholas and Harley; Elena and Steven Schneider, Madeline, Stephen, Olivia and Davis; and Alicia Pardo and mother-in-law Mary Pardo. His Naval Academy and Pfizer family also survive him.
There will be a viewing and visitation today, Thursday, April 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moorestown Funeral Home, 334 Chester Ave., Moorestown. The Liturgy of Christian Burial
will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 42 W. Main St., Moorestown.
In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund has been established for John and Elisabeth Reilly, c/o Linda Reilly, please make all contributions payable to UBS Financial Services, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor, New York NY 10019.
Gretchen Geiger Kelly
A memorial service will be held for Gretchen Geiger Kelly on Saturday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mark’s Church, Sea Girt.
Lidia Dzinisiweicz
Lidia Dzinisiweicz, 92 of Wall, passed away Tuesday, March 30, at Sunnyside Manor, Manasquan.
Lidia was born in Minsk, White Russia. Lidia came to the United States in 1950 and resided in Fairfield before moving to Wall Township in 2000. She was a seamstress working for the Garment Workers Union in NYC. Lidia enjoyed her flower gardening.
Lidia was predeceased by her husband Peter in 1998 and a sister Maria Fedorow in March.
She is survived by her son Michael Denisen of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Interment was in St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Jackson.
Michael F. Sheehan
Michael F. Sheehan, 79, of Wall, died on Saturday, April 3. He was born in Jersey City and resided in Bayonne for many years before moving to Wall 11 years ago. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1948 and served as a gunnery Sergeant at Inchon, Wonsan, and the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. Mr. Sheehan retired as director of marketing and sales from Puerto Rico Marine Management and Sea Land service at Port Newark.
He was the current president of the Chosin Few Veterans of New Jersey, and was actively involved in the renewing of a portion of Highway 35 to honor the many heroes of the battle at the Chosin Reservoir.
Mr. Sheehan was past commander of the Marine Detachment of Four Seasons, Wall, and a member of the board of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor. He was past State Commander of the Catholic War Veterans of New Jersey, and Third Vice Commander of the National Catholic War Veterans and received their highest award “The Order of St. Sebastian.”
Mr. Sheehan was past commander of Assumption CWV Post 1612, Bayonne, and member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Marine Corps League / Korean War Veterans.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lynnore [Bauso], his beloved daughters, Margaret Amelia, Maureen Fout, and Rose Marie Williamson and husband Wayne, and grandchildren Megan and Tara Amelia, Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Lauren Williamson.
A funeral mass will be celebrated today, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, 90 Union Ave., Manasquan.
Interment will be private. The O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall, was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.
R. Bruce Beers
R. Bruce Beers, age 86, of Wall, passed away on March 31, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.
Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he lived in New York City before moving to Wall 26 years ago. Mr. Beers graduated from Pace Business School in Yonkers. He was employed as a buyer for Caltex Petroleum Company until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Beers served as a technical sergeant in the United States Army during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manasquan, for over 25 years and a member of the Jersey Shore Promenaders Square Dance Club.
Mr. Beers was predeceased by his son, Douglas Bruce, and his twin brother, Donald LeRoy Beers.
He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth and daughter, Barbara Kris of Middletown.
Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2652 Highway 138, Wall, was in charge of arrangements.
Interment was at Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune. Contributions in Mr. Beers’ name may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Manasquan Operating Fund.
Leora Clarkson
Leora Clarkson, 85, of Wall Township passed away Thursday, April 1, at her home.
Born in Union City, she had resided in Queens, N.Y., and summered in Spring Lake, for many years before moving to Wall Township 25 years ago.
Mrs. Clarkson had been employed as an Executive Secretary at The Conference Board, New York, N.Y., for over 30 years before her retirement. She was a Communicant of St. Catharine’s and St. Margaret’s RC Church, Spring Lake.
She was predeceased by her husband Stuart Clarkson in 2002. Surviving is her son and daughter in law, Geoffrey and Naomi Clarkson of White Plains, N.Y.
The O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall, was in charge of arrangements. Interment
was in the St. Catharine’s RC Church Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Associated Humane Society, 2960 Shafto Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 would be appreciated.
Everett F. Smith
Everett F. Smith, 87, of Union City, with family in Sea Girt, passed away peacefully at his home March 31 in the care of his loving family.
Born in Union City, he grew up in Wood Ridge and was a member of the first class to graduate from Wood Ridge High School. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the destroyer USS Renshaw in the South Pacific and earning a business degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University on the GI bill upon his return from military service. His career began at Western Electric Co. in Kearny and led to jobs in defense contracting at Kearfott Company’s General Precision Equipment division and Singer Company in Little Falls. After retiring, he worked for the government at Fort Monmouth for an additional 15 years. He was a true-blue Giants fan who followed the team from the Polo Grounds and Yankee Stadium in New York to the Yale Bowl in Connecticut to the N.J. Meadowlands.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Maureen [born McParlin], four daughters, their spouses, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Christine Nemec of Vt., her son Jason, daughter-in-law Dana and their boys Max and Elliott; Maureen and Steve Williams of Oceanport, their son Russ and daughters Tara and Jenna; Eileen and Norman Hall of Sea Girt, their daughters Cassandra and Melissa; Kathleen and Jeff Heiss of Fair Haven, their son Tom and daughter Kelly. Everett was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Henrietta Smith; and his sister, Ruth Strong of Wood Ridge. He has two nieces, Myra and Ellen. Following their marriage in 1949, Everett and Maureen raised their family in Hasbrouck Heights and Ridgewood before moving to Sea Girt in 1980. In his later years, “Ev” was a familiar figure as a badge checker on the Sea Girt boardwalk, greeting residents and beachgoers with his friendly smile.
The O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall, was in charge of arrangements. Burial
was in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.
Sandra Marrott
Sandra Marrott, aged 54, from Brielle, passed away Friday, March 26, at her home with her family by her side.
Sandra was born in Cardiff, Wales.
She is survived by her husband Dr. Prannath Marrott, three daughters Melanie Goodnough, Heidi Grieser and Seema Marrott and their respective spouses, Michael, Kyle and Stephen.
The Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan, was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Sandra Marrott may be directed to support the research efforts of Dr. Deborah Armstrong at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Sandra Marrott to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201 or make a gift online at www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org.
Eric Goetz
A memorial service will be held for Eric Goetz on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Manasquan. A repast, to be held at the South Wall Fire-Rescue, will follow immediately
Michael J. Mount
Michael J. Mount, 59 of Brielle, passed away Wednesday, March 31, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was an executive employed by Merrill Lynch in New York City for 32 years before retiring in 2001.
During Michael’s tenure there, he played a key role in the successful Y2K operations system transition. He was a member of the Manasquan Elks Lodge, an avid golfer and member of Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro.
Born in Harrison, he had resided in North Arlington, Staten Island, N.Y., and then in Monmouth Beach before moving to Brielle eight years ago. He was also a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church, Brick.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Maureen Byrne Mount, his mother Eleanor Mount of Harrison, his son Brian of Old Bridge, and his two daughters Michele Mount of Alexandria, Va., and Lorelle Mount of Wallington. Also surviving are his two brothers and their spouses, James and Paula Mount of Toms River, John and Kathy Mount of Lyndhurst, his two sisters and their spouses Carolyn and Kevin Duffy of Toms River and Karen and Doug Holzherr of Rutherford.
O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall, was in charge of arrangements. Entombment was at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.
Lynden N. Okerson
Lynden N. Okerson, 90, of Spring Lake Heights, died Thursday, April 1, at Waterford Glen in Wall.
Born in Spring Lake Heights, he lived there all of his life.
Mr. Okerson was a Bookkeeper for Howard Height Ford in Manasquan for over 50 years before retiring in 1992. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of First Baptist Church in Manasquan. Lynden was a former Sunday School Superintendent and on the Board of Trustees at the church.
Mr. Okerson was pre-deceased by his wife Ruth F. in 2009 and his brother Jackson D. Okerson.
He is survived by two daughters, Lynda Connolly and her husband Martin of Temple, N.H., and Carolyn Kelly and her husband John of Sea Girt, one sister, Doris Brynildsen of Washington, five grandchildren, Meghan Campion and her husband Christopher, John M. Kelly and his fiance Kristen Hill, Christopher Connolly and his wife Jennifer, Michael Connolly and his wife Cindi, Patrick Connolly and his wife Jill, and two great-grandsons, Trace Campion and Tucker Connolly.
Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan, was in charge of arrangements. Interment
was at Atlantic View cemetery in Manasquan.
In lieu of flowers, donations to First Baptist Church of Manasquan are appreciated.
