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Dr. David Ryon
Mantoloking resident Dr. David Ryon died Wednesday, Dec. 8 in The Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Okla.
He was 59 years old.
Born in Rochester, N.Y., Dr. Ryon lived in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. He maintained residences in Mantoloking and Woodstock, N.Y.
He graduated in 1975 as an M.D. cum laude, from Albany Medical College. He worked as a radiologist at Kingston Hospital for five years before founding the center and served residencies in surgery and radiology, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, and trained as an emergency room physician. Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Ryon earned a bachelor’s degree in physics, with honors, and an MSME in engineering from the University of Rochester. After graduating, he worked as an engineer with General Electric in the medical systems division.
Dr. Ryon was the CEO and president of Image Technology Laboratories, Inc. He was one of the founders and principal stockholders of the company, and co-developer of ITL’s Warpspeed Radiology Business System. He was appointed to the board of directors and appointed to serve as president and CEO in December 1997. Dr. Ryon was the founder of The Kingston Diagnostic Center, one of the first stand-alone imaging centers in the Hudson Valley. He operated Kingston Diagnostic Center, as sole proprietor, from its inception in 1992 until the sale of the business in 1997, to Rockland Radiological Group, P.C., now known as Mid Rockland Imaging Partners.
This brilliant man, with a humble heart, had many accomplishments. While working as an engineer with General Electric, Dr. Ryon had the honor of assisting the legendary Dr. Michael De Bakey, in the design of the heart-lung machine, which made open heart surgery possible. Dr. De Bakey was so impressed with David’s talent that he encouraged him to pursue a medical degree. Through his contribution to the heart-lung machine design, he was able to patent his portion of the technology, thereby, financing his medical education.
Among some of David’s many adventures was teaching at a St. Lucia medical school and being one of the first to build a geodesic home in New Mexico. Being a man of the earth, in the 1980s, he bought land in Bearsville, N.Y., where he cut and milled the trees for the house he built with his own hands.
Although Dr. Ryon was a master woodworker, champion cyclist, a crack pistol shot and accomplished photographer, his greatest love was sailing and the sea. He could often be seen on his beloved sailboat, Sea Dreamer, sailing out of the Manasquan Inlet. He was an expert at celestial navigation, and in 2001, he sailed solo to Bermuda, departing in the midst of a violent storm, with a smile on his face. Those who had the honor of knowing him, often referred to him as the “renaissance man.” His integrity and inner strength was an inspiration to those who knew and loved him. His wife will always remember his blue eyes smiling as the wind filled his sails.
He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Ryon.
Surviving are his wife, Valerie McDowell; his children, Jack, Michael and Christine Ryon; his mother, Elaine Cantor Ryon; his stepchildren, Allen and Kimberly McDowell; several grandchildren; and his former wife, Sam Ryon.
Funeral arrangements are from the Lasher Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Tinker Street, Woodstock, N.Y. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. A memorial service will be held in Mantoloking at a date and place to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dr. Ryon’s memory may be made to Assistance in Healthcare, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2408 E. 81st St., Tulsa, OK 74137-4210.
Margaret F. Lovell
Point Pleasant Beach resident Margaret Frances Van Schoick Lovell died Saturday, Jan. 21 in Ocean Medical Center, Brick Township.
She was 95 years old.
Born in West Mantoloking, Mrs. Lovell was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1928 graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School, and earned a degree from Syracuse University in 1932.
For many years, Mrs. Lovell was the owner of the Flamingo Apartments.
She was a member of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Co. No. 2, and the OES, Wall Chapter No. 143.
She was a beloved and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
She was predeceased in 1986 by her husband of 56 years, W. Hudson Lovell; and by her parents, Elbert and Rose Anna Van Schoick, and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter, Herbert and Elizabeth, C. Edward and Jeanette, and Raymond [Babe] and Eleanore Van Schoick.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and David Pollison, Brick, Sue and Robert Hankins, Howell, and Evelyn and Thomas Hazard, Brielle; seven grandchildren, Barbara Beck, and her husband, Brad, Robert Pollison, and his wife, Kathleen, David Pollison, and his wife, Lisa, Linda Stone, and her husband, Stephen, Jill Swain, and her husband, J. Alan, Michael Hazard, and his wife, Lisa, and Karen Hazard, and her fiance, Casey Hauptmann; seven great-grandchildren, Eric, Michayla, Christopher, Stephanie, Amy, Jonathan and Brian; and her caregiver, Jennifer Job.
Funeral arrangements were from the Pable-Evertz Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.
Contributions in Mrs. Lovell’s memory may be made to the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Bay and Forman avenues, Point Pleasant Beach, 08742.
Aileen Barow
Lavallette resident Aileen LaMura Barow died Sunday, Jan. 22 in her home surrounded by the love of family and friends.
She was 61 years old.
Aileen was born and raised in Belleville.
She was a graduate of Belleville High School, and earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in physical education and health from Montclair State University. She used this education to pursue one of her true passions in life, educating children.
Aileen will always be remembered for the time she proudly served as the first woman mayor of Lavallette [1995-1999]. She is recognized as achieving this accomplishment as an Independent candidate. Without any political affiliation, she felt she could meet the needs of her beloved town without hindrance from political ties. She became active in politics while helping to lead a community campaign called “Citizens for Safe Drinking Water,” which was successful in removing the epoxy-lined pipes from the West Point Island water system.
Aileen took great pride in serving the citizens of Lavallette. During this time, she won the respect from both friends and opponents for her tenacity and dedication. People often remarked that no matter if they agreed with her or not, they had tremendous respect for her and her passion for making Lavallette a better place.
Aileen was involved in many community-building activities throughout her life. She was a member, and past president and director of the West Point Island Civic Association, a member of Lavallette PTA, the Lavallette Yacht Club, and Point Pleasant Hospital Guild, and volunteer coach of local soccer and track teams.
In her personal life, her greatest source of pride was her family. Also, she was an active sailor and coordinator of sailing activities.
Aileen’s battle with cancer lasted nine years. The most recent reoccurrence proved to be too much. Her determination gave her family and friends more time to bask in her good will and wit, and they credit her strong will for her success in surviving so long.
She was predeceased by her parents, Bruce and Sue LaMura, and her brother, Bruce LaMura.
Surviving are her beloved sons, Gregory and Phillip; her brother, Frank LaMura; and many loving family members and friends.
Funeral arrangements were from the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, Lavallette. Condolences may be sent to www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
Contributions in Aileen’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Thomas P. Grosko
Lavallette resident Thomas P. Grosko died Saturday, Jan. 21 in Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick Township.
He was 85 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Grosko lived in Mt. Royal and several other towns in New Jersey before moving year round to Lavallette in 1984.
He was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School and attended Rutgers University.
He was employed for 43 years as a chemical engineer with Mobil Oil Company, retiring in 1984. He traveled to many different places throughout the world with his work.
He was very active in many civic clubs. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and past president of Seaside Rotary, lecturing knights BPOE, American Legion and VFW, both of North Jersey, and treasurer for the Boy Scouts of America, Watchung. In Lavallette, he was on the utility committee, planning board, centennial/heritage committee, and advisory committee [borough administrator feasibility study], and was the library committee chairman,
He was an Army veteran of World War II, and received the Bronze Star.
Hew was predeceased by his parents and siblings.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Joy Little Grosko; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul, Lavallette, and Robert and Michelle, Middletown, Pa.; one daughter, Pat Ryan, of Florida; five grandsons, Robert, Thomas, Justin, Jason and William; and two great-grandchildren, Darren and Jenna.
Funeral arrangements were from the Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, Toms River. A memorial service will be offered at a later date.
Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Lavallette Heritage Committee Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 373, Lavallette, 08735, to continue the good work he was so instrumental in.
Catherine G. O’Leary
Avon-by-the-Sea resident Catherine G. Geraghty O’Leary, whose son lives in Point Pleasant, died Monday, Jan. 23 in her home.
She was 68 years old.
Born in Highland Park, Mrs. O’Leary lived in Avon and then Brielle for 10 years, before moving back to Avon 35 years ago.
She was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School, New Brunswick, and had attended nursing school at St. Peter’s Hospital, New Brunswick, before receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Monmouth University, West Long Branch.
Mrs. O’Leary had been employed for 19 years as a registered nurse with Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and also for the VNA of Central Jersey for 15 years.
She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church, Avon.
She was predeceased by her parents, Catherine and James Geraghty, and her two sisters, Mary Mooney and Nancy Wharton.
Surviving are her best friend and significant other, Mustafa Hekimoglu, Avon; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Ellen, Wall Township, John and Tara, Point Pleasant, and James and Jennifer, Spring Lake; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Patrick Mobilian, Jacksonville, Fla., and Elizabeth and Matthew Reaves,
Brielle; one sister, Theresa Byrne, Highland Park; her cousin, who was like a brother, Myles McDonough, Worcester, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; and many cousins and aunts in America and Ireland.
Funeral arrangements are from the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall Township. A funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. today in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Avon.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Mrs. O’Leary’s memory may be made to The Center, c/o Fr. Robert Kaeding, 1206 Main St., Asbury Park, 07712.
Robert J. Foley
Cincinnati resident Robert Jordan Foley Jr., whose parents were former longtime residents of Bay Head, died Sunday, Jan. 8.
He was 45 years old.
Mr. Foley earned a bachelor’s degree in 1982 from Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, Nev., and earned a post-graduate degree in landscape architecture from Ohio State University.
He was employed as a vice president with Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Ohio, and was the owner/operator of a landscape architecture and construction business.
He was a devoted father, and an avid athlete and outdoorsman.
Surviving are two daughters, Annie and Emily Foley; his mother, Phylis O’Brien, Manasquan; two brothers, Edwin Foley, Manasquan, and Philip Foley, Red Bank; and one sister, Lisa Foley, Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Funeral arrangements were from the Schaefer & Busby Funeral Home, Cincinnati.
