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JEAN McMASTER WORTHLEY, 92, of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the MediCenter, Neptune City. She was the owner and operator of The Shamrock Guest House, Ocean Grove until retiring in 1983. Mrs. Worthley was a member of the Presbyterian Church on the Hill, Ocean Township, and a member of the Ruth Circle of Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Neptune Township Senior Center. Born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, she came to the United States in 1929, living in Ohio before moving to Ocean Grove in 1944. She was predeceased by her first husband, Jack McMaster in 1940, her second husband John Worthley in 1978 and by a grandson Richard K. McMaster in 1993. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Gerald F. McMaster and his wife Jean of Wall Township, a granddaughter Debbi and her husband Ken Bonte and two great grand children, Richard and Lauren Fernandez, all of Spring Lake Heights and several nieces and nephews in Northern Ireland. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Mon. morn., June 30th at 11:00 with burial following at the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5. Those who wish may send flowers or a contribution to The Presbyterian Church on the Hill, 10 Cold Indian Spring Road, Wayside, N. J. 07712 would be appreciated.
EDITH E. BAHRING, 93, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. With her husband, Mrs. Bahring owned and operated the Castle Arms Guest House in Ocean Grove from 1953 and 1974. Prior to that, she was employed by the Mutual Implement Insurance Company. Mrs. Bahring was a 50 year member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove, a member of the United Methodist Women and the Lucia Grieves Circle, serving as their teacher for 12 years. Born in Elizabeth, N. J., she had lived in Springfield before moving to Ocean Grove in 1953 and to Webb Avenue in 1974. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy L. Bahring in 1993. Surviving are a sister, Eunice Hisler of Kalispell, Montana and her nieces and nephews. A graveside ceremony was be held at the Monmouth Memorial Park on Friday morn., July 11th at 11:00 with burial following. There were no calling hours.
RUTH E. MENDOZA, 80, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at the Jersey Shore University Med. Center, Neptune. She was born in New York. Surviving are her husband, Carmelo S. Mendoza, a daughter, Judy Mendoza and a granddaughter Tori Timoney all of of Ocean Grove. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
Capt. HENRY FRANK BURFIEND, USN (Ret.), 89, of INTERLAKEN died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Captain Burfeind was graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1935 and a 1937 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. He was a veteran of the United Sates Navy, serving during World War II. As a naval aviator he served on various types of surface ships which were in command of airborne anti-submarine warfare airships. During the war, he served on battleships, cruisers, destroyers and aircraft carriers. He was appointed Executive Officer of the first airship squadron which operated south of the equator. Captain Burfeind then attained the rank of Commanding Officer of the Air Development Squadron which developed equipment for blimps. He continued his service to the Navy by designing an operations control center for the Chief of Naval Operations. Captain Burfeind was commended for the control and repair of damage resulting from a turret explosion aboard the U.S.S. Mobile during World War II. The chief of Naval Operations also acknowledged Captain Burfeind's well respected accomplishment of concept planning and construction of an operation control center at the Pentagon. Later his duty with the Department of Defense involved long range planning for military, economic and political affairs. Well decorated for his many achievements, Captain Burfeind retired in 1963. After his retirement he was active in community affairs. He was a director of the New Jersey National Bank and a director of the former Fitkin Hospital, now Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He was also a leader for the United Way drive. Captain Burfeind took great interest and donated much of his time to several charitable organizations. He was born in the Bronx and resided in Monmouth County since 1932. He was predeceased by his wife Oweita Merle Burfeind in 1994. Surviving are his step son, William S. Gundaker, III and his step grandchildren William Gundaker, IV and Oweita Gundaker. Funeral services and interment were private.
EVE THOMSON WELDON, 72, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was a photographers model, doing commercials and working in television. She became a cosmetician in her later years. She worked as the cosmetic department manager for Steinbach's Department Store Asbury Park then she was employed by Sterns Department Store. She was born in New York. Surviving are her husband, Richard H. Weldon and a daughter, Kristine Ellen Scorsone of Whitesboro, TX. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Fri. morn., July 25th at 11:00, with entombment following at the Monmouth Memorial Park Mausoleum, Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9.
LILLIAN J. BATTLES, 93, of ASBURY PARK, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at home. She had worked as a clerk for the Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, N. Y. She was a US Navy veteran of WW II. Born in New York City, she had lived in Brooklyn Heights until 1972. She was predeceased by her husband, Matthew Battles in 1981. Surviving is a sister, Alice A. Ozanick of Redding, Calif. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There were no calling hours.
ANDREW CHASE GORDON, 55, of NEPTUNE, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at home. He was a supervisor for the Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission where he worked for twenty years and had worked for the Asbury Park Press. He was born in Philadelphia. Surviving are two sons, Andrew Gordon and Thomas Gordon of Neptune, a daughter, Margaret Gordon of Neptune, his wife, Gail Gordon of Point Pleasant, and one grandson, Tyler Robert Gordon. Also surviving are his parents, Andrew Culver Gordon and Eleanor Evans Gordon, of Ocean Grove, a brother, Robert Clarke Gordon of Lexington VA, and a sister, Margaret E. Mongin of Roxbury, CT. A memorial ceremony was held at the Chapel at Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sat. aft. August 16th at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Visiting Nurses Association of Central New Jersey, 1100 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 would be appreciated.
NATASHA WOLNIANSKY, 50, of OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at home. She was a 1973 graduate of Rutgers University, New Brusnwick and a member of its Alumnae Association. She was born in New York, NY. Surviving are her son, Sasha Wolniansky, a brother, Peter W. Wolniansky, and her mother Lydia Butovich Wolniansky all of Ocean Grove. A funeral ceremony was held at St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church, Cassville Road, Jackson on Wed. morn., July 30th at 11:00 with burial following at St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, Jackson. Panahida Services were held at 6:00 Tuesday evening at the church.
Rev. ALBERT LIVINGSTON BEEMER, 86, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at the Jersey Shore University Med. Center, Neptune. The Rev. Mr. Beemer attended Houghton College, Houghton, NY, then graduated from Drew University Theological Seminary. After graduating he served Christ in the following congregations: Teabo Methodist Church, Mt. Hope Methodist Church, Brown Memorial Methodist Church, Jersey City, Tenafly Methodist Church, Kearny Methodist Church, Hasbrouck Heights Methodist Church and Roselle Park Methodist Church, retiring in 1983. After his retirement he served as the visiting minister for St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. He was a longtime member of the Roselle Park and the Asbury Park Rotary Clubs, and was a past president of the Asbury Park Club. Mr. Beemer had been a member of the Lions Club and the Optimist Club, and served on the borough council in Roselle Park. He loved his family and friends beyond all comprehension. He was born in Lafayette, NJ and was predeceased by a son Ronald A. in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Shrader Beemer, two sons, Gerald L. and his wife Cynthia P. of Preston, MD and John Wesley of Sadsburyville, PA, a brother, Robert of Hackettstown, a sister, Janet Smith of Lafayette, and five grandchildren David Lee, Scott Livingston, Carrie, Dawn and Catherine. A funeral ceremony was held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, New York & Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove on Fri., morn., Sept. 12th at 10:00, with burial following at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, N. J. Friends were invited to call at the church on Thursday evening from 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the The Ronald A. Beemer Scholarship Fund, Lycoming College, 700 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701 would be appreciated.
JOSEPHINE GIACCHI, 86, of OCEAN GROVE, died September 26, 2003, at the MediCenter, Neptune City. She was born in New York and was a homemaker. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Giacchi of New York and John Giacchi of Neptune, and a daughter, JoAnne DiPadova of Ocean Grove. A funeral ceremony was held at the Holmdel cemetery Mausoleum on Mon. aft., Sept. 29th at 1:00, with entombment following. There were no calling hours.
