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KATHERINE "Kay" BILMS SULLIVAN, 92, of BRADLEY BEACH, died early Friday, March 3, 2006 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Wall and went, finally, to join her beloved husband and lifelong best friend, Jim. Kay, as everyone called her, was born in Ocean Grove to Kezia and Charles Bilms. She was a proud graduate of Neptune High School. A lifelong member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Ocean Grove, she followed in her mother's footsteps teaching Sunday school there to several generations of youngsters. She was a member of the church's Frances Stern Circle until her death. Kay had also served as president of the Bradley Beach School PTA and, during her tenure, had helped institute sight and hearing tests for every student. A staunch Republican, she worked for the party on a local level through many campaigns. She also was an active member of the Jersey Shore Women's Club, a member of NARFE, an organization of retired government workers, and a Girl Scout leader. Her late husband, Jim, was the sports writer for the Asbury Park Press and the man for whom the Jim Sullivan award, given every year by the paper, was named. She was usually seen sitting beside him as he covered the local high school football and basketball games, and at many area sports awards banquets. In addition to her husband and parents, Kay was predeceased by her sisters, Marjorie Bilms and Ruth Douglas. Surviving is her sister, Alice Michak of Ocean Grove. Her family was the most important ingredient in Kay's life, and those she leaves behind will cherish memories of gathering at her house for dinner every Sunday evening, a way she felt would serve to keep all the members connected. As the family grew, so did her dining room table until it stretched into the living room. There was always space for one more. That family includes her son, James and his wife Iris of Lake Park, Fla.; her daughter, Betty and her husband Bud Rushton of Spring Lake Heights; her daughter, Patricia and her husband Joseph Irvin of Wall; as well as grandchildren, Bridget Furnari and her husband Robert of Long Branch, Joseph Irvin of Vineland, Thomas Rushton and his wife Kim of North Carolina, and Todd Rushton and his wife Karmen of Wisconsin; and great-grandchildren, Hudson Furnari, and James, Robert, Kathryn, Zachary, and Madison Rushton.
Kay loved to travel, first with her husband, Jim, and then with family or friends. She was always up for a new adventure. The seashore, especially at the north end of Bradley Beach, was her second home in the summer, and she and Jim could be found there surrounded by neighbors, old friends, and family members every sunny day all summer long. She was a gifted seamstress. Her greatest achievement was when she created her daughter Betty's wedding gown, carefully sewing each seed pearl and piece of lace on by hand. Kay was a walker and could be found, even during the last years of her life, walking the Bradley Beach and Ocean Grove boardwalks, often for several miles at a time. Music was important to Kay. She played the piano and loved nothing more than an old-fashioned song-fest after her family dinners with everyone gathered around, singing the old hymns and songs while she played.
To honor Kay's love of her church and of children, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the Sunday school at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ 07756. In addition, gifts may be made to the Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, in thanks for the happy years she spent there after leaving her home in Bradley Beach. Friends were invited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 17th at The Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave., Ocean Grove. A memorial celebration of her life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday. March 18, at Francis Asbury Manor, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove.
MARGARET NARLE, 82, of NEPTUNE, died Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the St. Barnabas Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Long Branch. Born in Newark, NJ, she was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Narle in 1998. Surviving are two sons, John Driscoll of Wrightstown and Timothy Driscoll of Michigan. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There are no calling hours. Interment
of ashes will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Neptune, at a later date.
A. GARY MITCHELL, 68, of LAKEWOOD, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at his home. Gary was born in Long Branch to Nellie and Alfred Mitchell on May 25, 1937. Gary attended Neptune High School, where he was the captain of the football team. He married
Jean Wolcott, and together they raised three children. A graduate of Monmouth College, Gary returned to Neptune High School as an instructor. After earning a masters degree at Seton Hall University, Gary was employed as a representative in educational publishing. His success brought him to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager of Field Educational Publications Inc. and National Sales Manager of EMC Corp. Gary also pursued many entrepreneurial interests, including restaurants and nursery schools. Most memorably, he enjoyed overseeing operations at Beacon Beach, serving the community with his family and friends for many summers. Gary worked as an accountant, tax preparer and business consultant. He was proud to serve as an adjunct faculty member, teaching business courses at Brookdale Community College. For 12 years, Gary volunteered his service as a member and as president of the Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education. He was a member of the Asbury Masonic Lodge. He acted as president of "Hear We Are, " at the Original Leisure Village. Surviving are Gary's children and their spouses, Karen and Carl Pritchet, Norma and Larry Romano, and Dr. David Mitchell; as well as his grandchildren, Mitchell, Sarah, David and Emily.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Ave., Ocean Grove. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment following at Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune.
ELIZABETH K. BRAIN, 99, of OCEAN GROVE, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the Manor By the Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a telephone operator for AT&T until she retired. She was a member of the Pioneers of America for Western Electric. Born in New York City, she had lived in Jersey City before moving here 33 years ago. Mrs. Brain was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin T. Brain in 1974, and seven brothers and sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Elaine B. Gannon of Ocean Grove, a sister, Ida Hammer, of Pennsylvania, seven grandchildren: Thomas and Betty Gannon of Toms River; Mark and Deborah Gannon of Belmar; Paul and Michele Gannon of Interlaken; Kathleen Gannon Solazzo of Neptune City; Matthew and Elizabeth Gannon of Ocean Grove, Patrice (nee Gannon) and John Schneider of Middletown; William P. Gannon III of Ocean Grove. She was also "Nana" to 18 great grandchildren and had a host of nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial
was offered at the Holy Spirit RC Church, Second Ave. at Bond St., Asbury Park on Friday, March 31st at 11:00 AM with burial following at St. Catharine's Cemetery, Wall, NJ. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, on Thursday evening from 5 to 9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael Angelo Fund, 450 Shrewsbury Plaza, #185, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702, to benefit a local toddler who has cerebral palsy.
MARGUERITE M. SHEA, 94, of Brooklyn, died Wednesday, April 6, 2006, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. Mrs. Shea was a communicant of St. Catharines Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she had lived in Queens Village, Farmingdale, NY, Toms River and Spring Lake Heights before moving to the Manor-by-the-Sea three years ago. Marguerite was an avid music lover and singer, and a member of St. Killians Choir in Farmingdale, NY. She was a very accomplished seamstress and embroidered and quilted many family heirlooms. Her gardening skills brought joy to her family and neighbors. She was predeceased by her son Dennis Shea in 1999 and by her husband, Joseph Shea in 1976. Surviving are a son, Joseph Shea of New Fairfield, CT, four daughters, Patricia Johnston of Brick Twp., Anne Shea of Spring Lake Heights, Barbara Graeper of Greenville, SC and Mary Singer of Laguna Beach, CA, fifteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be offered at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, N. J. 07702 would be appreciated.
THÉRÈSE BONNER HERRON, 79, of BRADLEY BEACH, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Thérèse was born in Carteret, NJ, where she lived until moving to Bradley Beach in 1977. She was a registered nurse and worked at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Elizabeth. Mrs. Herron was a member and past president of the Catholic Daughters of America in Carteret, Bradley Beach and Asbury Park, as well as a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Perth Amboy and St. Peter's School of Nursing, New Brunswick, NJ. She served in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II and was a member of the Bradley Beach Decorating Committee. She was predeceased by her son Timothy in 1985, and by her brother Frank in 2006. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Vincent Herron, four daughters, Sister Nancy Herron, RSM of Lakewood, Mary Kazlauskas and her husband, John of Woodbridge, Jane F. Herron of Carteret and Jude Herron of Bradley Beach, four sons, Michael of Wrightstown, CW5 Joseph Durick, US Army of Ft. Belvoir, VA, Christopher of Spokane, WA and Gerald of Perth Amboy, a brother, Alphonsus Bonner of Neptune City, eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial
was offered at the Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach on Tuesday morning, April 18 at 10:00 with burial following at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, N. J. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9. At Thérèse’s request Mass Cards, in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
MARIA MARASHEVICH, 80, of OCEAN GROVE, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Naples, Italy. Mrs. Marashevich was predeceased by her husband, Michael in 2002. Surviving are a son, Michael J. Marashevich of Ocean Grove. No funeral ceremony has been scheduled at this time. There are no calling hours.
SHIRLEY A. HEADMAN, 69, of ASBURY PARK, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at the Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She had worked as an ambulance coordinator for the Monmouth Medical Center until retiring. She was born in Kearny. Surviving are her brother and sister in law, John P. Headman and his wife, Irene of Nutley, her nieces and nephews, Anthony and Cathy Headman, Diana, Roger and Eric Smith, and Linda and Dana Cousins, and her dear friends Cynthia Lewin and Linda Vivian. Services will be held at a later date.
HOWARD CORDES HUNTLEY, 87, of Severna Park, Maryland, formerly of Ocean Grove, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD. Mr. Huntley was a pressman for the Ocean Grove Times and the proprietor of the Coast Advertiser Newspaper. Also, he worked in the Government Printing Office. He was a graduate of Barringer High School and attended Rutgers University, Newark Division. Mr. Huntley was a Staff Sergeant in the United Sates Army, serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a member and former chief of the Ocean Grove Fire Department and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Ocean Grove. Mr. Huntley enjoyed horticulture, reading and baseball. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy E. Huntley in 1989 and by his brother Richard Huntley. Surviving are his sons, Robert Day of Rochester, NY and Howard R. Huntley of Severna Park, MD, his daughter, Nancy Lysko of Ocean Grove, and six grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Monday morning, May 1st at 10:30 AM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, with interment following at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-5 PM.
