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IAN BRETT, 81, of OCEAN GROVE, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at Care One, Wall Township. Born in Scotland, he had worked in broadcasting for The British Embassy until retiring. Surviving is a friend, James B. Eagleton. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
MARGARET S. AUSTIN, 95, of LONG BRANCH, died Thursday, October 13, 2005, at Monmouth Care Center, Long Branch. Mrs. Austin was a member of the first graduating class of the Asbury Park High School. She worked in the Psychology Department of the University of Illinois. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., she had lived in Avon, Wanamassa, Ocean Grove, Illinois, Monmouth Beach and Asbury Park before moving here five years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Kenneth Austin in 1984 and by her son Charles Garret Egley. Surviving is a niece Barbara Dean of Middletown. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time.
ANITA R. NELSON, 88, of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, Oct. 17, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She was a homemaker. Born in Bergen County, she lived there before moving to Neptune 50 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Martin Nelson, in 1992. Surviving are a son, Martin Nelson of Morristown; a daughter, Merri Nelson of Purcellville, Va.; and two grandchildren.
A private graveside ceremony will be held in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, with burial following. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Embracing Hospice Care, 2101 Highway 34, Suite B, Wall, NJ 07719, would be appreciated.
THERESA F. DIBENEDETTO GRAZIANO, 75, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark. Born in Asbury Park, NJ, she was a lifelong Shore area resident. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony A. Graziano in 1996, and by her daughter Carmella Ann Montedoro in 2004. Surviving are two daughters, Susan M. Codispoti of Neptune City and Lizabeth Linda Romelfanger of Tinton Falls, a brother, Ralph A. DiBenedetto of Asbury Park, three sisters, Mary Ordino of Tinton Falls, Josephine Sines of Asbury Park and Elizabeth Migliazza of Ocean Township, six grandchildren Anthony Montedoro, Nicole Montedoro, Guido Codispoti, Vincent Codispoti, Joseph Codispoti and James Romelfanger, a great granddaughter, Carmella Ann Boguszewski and her dear friend Madeline Tango of Neptune City. A Mass of Christian Burial
was be offered at the Our Lady of Providence Roman Catholic Church, Fifth Avenue, Neptune on Monday, November 7th at 10:00 AM with entombment following at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9.
ELEANOR CLARKE EVANS GORDON, 98, of Raphine, Va., formerly of OCEAN GROVE, died Monday, Nov. 7, at the Blue Ridge Christian Home. Mrs. Gordon was born on May 5, 1907 in Philadelphia and was a daughter of the late Elisha Evans and Josephine Stroup Evans. Mrs. Gordon graduated from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and from the Philadelphia General Hospital as a registered nurse. She was predeceased by a son, Andrew Gordon. Mrs. Gordon is survived by her husband, the Rev. Andrew Culver Gordon; a son, the Rev. Robert Gordon of Lexington, Va; a daughter, Margaret Mongin of Roxbury, Conn.; nine grandchildren, Stephen, Craig, Philip, Joel, Joshua, Sarah, Margaret, Andrew and Thomas; and seven great grandchildren. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 11 to 1. The funeral ceremony was held at 1:00 p.m. at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave., Ocean Grove. The Rev. Geoffrey Wilour officiated. Interment
was Saturday in Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
JOHN JASKULA, 87, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Saturday, November 12, 2005, at home. He had worked as an instrumentation technician for Midway Aircraft, Moonachie, NJ for more than forty years until retiring in 1986. He was veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Jaskula was a member of the American Legion, Post 170, Rochelle Park, NJ and was active in the Bradley Beach Senior Center. Born in Esmond, RI, he lived in Poland, then Canada, before returning to the United Sates, prior to World War II. He was predeceased by his first wife, Claire Gosselin Jaskula in 1994. John loved three things, Lola, coffee and hard rolls. Surviving are his wife Lola Arter, and two sons, Gary J. Jaskula of New York, NY and Brian W. Jaskula of Manassas, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial
was offered at the Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on Wednesday, November 16th at 10:00 AM with burial following at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Tuesday from 4-8.
CLARENCE KNIGHT, 90, of Marysville, Michigan and Ocean Grove, was promoted to glory on Sunday, November 27, 2005 after a short illness. Clarence was born on October 21, 1915 at the Salvation Army Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was a graduate of Michigan State University where he played football and received his degree in Police Administration. Clarence was married
to Catherine (Bonnie) Knight for 57 years. He is survived by his son William, daughter-in-law Janice, and his two granddaughters, Emily and Chelsea, all of Ocean Grove. He had another son, Dr. Richard Knight of New Orleans, who preceded Clarence in death. Clarence was Security Chief for General Motors from 1941-1950. He also served a 4-year tour of duty during World War II as Lieutenant Colonel with the XIII Army Military Intelligence Staff. Clarence became the owner/operator of a Ben Franklin 5 & 10 Cent store in Marine City, MI, where he raised his family. He was then elected to the Board of Trustees for St. Clair Community College in Port Huron, MI. He served on the Board until he resigned to assume a full-time position as Coordinator of Law Enforcement Education at the college. Clarence was a life-long, third generation, member of the Salvation Army. He served as the Corps Sergeant Major and Bandsman. When asked to speak to his faith in God Clarence stated, “I love God better every day and try to serve him to the best of my ability. My life has been dedicated to his service in any way possible.” Clarence was buried in the family plot in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Asbury Park, NJ. A memorial service will be held during the 10:45 am service on Sunday, December 18 at the Asbury Park Citadel.
CHESTER J. DUTKOWSKI, 89, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was employed by the US Postal Service in the Railway Mail Service Division for 28 years, retiring in 1970. Later he was a stockroom supervisor for Central Jersey Bank, Freehold, NJ for twelve years until retiring in 1982. Mr. Dutkowski was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, the Neptune Senior Citizens and a communicant of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Park. He attended South River High School and then graduated from Bayonne Senior High School in 1934. Born in Bayonne, he lived there and in South River before moving here many years ago. He was predeceased by his first wife Regina Wyszynski Dutkowski in 1946 and by his second wife, Dorothy Borden Dutkowski in 1996. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. A funeral ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Saturday morn. December 3rd at 9:30 AM with burial following at the Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, N. J. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 705 Second Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
RONALD B. KNUST, 72, of Ocean Grove, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, after a courageous battle, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and graduated from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he served as an engineering officer aboard the newly commissioned aircraft carrier, Saratoga. He had a distinguished career of 32 years at Combustion Engineering, in Windsor, CT, retiring as vice president of the Power Systems Division. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Bradley Beach, where he served with great dedication as treasurer, leader of the mens group and stewardship and Lector. He was a past member of the Auditorium Ushers Association in Ocean Grove and was also a Free and Accepted Mason, belonging to Hiram Lodge. He was a strong man of great dignity, devoted to his family, his church, his friends and his job. After living in Simsbury, CT for over thirty years, he and his wife retired to Ocean Grove. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Joan Engle Knust, his children, Kim, Robert, Andrew and his wife, Janet, two beloved grandchildren, Wyatt and Amelia and his brother, Robert. Friends were invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday December 2 at St. James Episcopal Church, 605 Fourth Avenue, Bradley Beach. A funeral ceremony was held on Saturday morn. December 3rd at 11:00 at the church, with burial following at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to either the Endowment Fund of St. James Episcopal Church, or to the Now and Forever Fund, of the OGCMA, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, N. J. 07756 would be appreciated.
