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Norma Beltramo DiRenna
Tinton Falls resident Norma Beltramo DiRenna, whose son and daughter in law reside in Point Pleasant, died Saturday, Saturday Sept. 8.
She was 88 years old.
She was born in Bronx, N.Y. and lived in East Orange, West Orange, Wall and Brick before moving to Seabrook Village.
She devoted her life to caring for her family and raising her children.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Marymount College and her master’s in economics from Fordham University.
Mrs. DiRenna was a member and served as an officer of the New Jersey Professional Women. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society at Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls.
She was predeceased by her husband, Trent DiRenna; and her son, Raymond DiRenna.
She is survived by her sons, Trent DiRenna and his fiancee, Kathleen Walsh of Wall and Christopher DiRenna and his wife, Patti of Point Pleasant; and her grandchildren, Trent Edward, Kaitlin, Timothy, Alison and Kristen.
The Ely Funeral Home, 3316 Route 33, Neptune, handled the arrangements.
Marie E. Herbst
Point Pleasant Beach resident Marie E. Herbst died Sunday, Sept. 9 in Ocean Medical Center, Brick.
She was 88 years old.
She was surrounded by her three loving children at the time of her death.
Born May 27, 1919, in Plainfield, the daughter of William and Emily Locke, she lived much of her married
life in Scotch Plains before moving to Point Pleasant Beach in 1965.
She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, James Peter Herbst.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ann Provinzano of Brick; two sons, James P. Herbst Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va., and Robert Herbst of Toms River; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Adam of Toms River, and Louise McCarthy of South Carolina; and three brothers, William Locke of Monterey Beach, David Locke of Toms River, and Paul Locke of Eastlake, Ohio.
Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home, Point Pleasant Beach, was in charge of arrangements.
Rose Marie Maresca
Rose Marie Maresca, 76, of Wall, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Dec. 29 after a lengthy illness. She was a homemaker and previously worked for N.J. Natural Gas, Classic Glass in Bradley Beach, Wall Storage and as a home health aide before retiring. Born in Newark, she lived most of her life in Wall Township. Mrs. Maresca was a communicant of St. Catharine’s RC Church in Spring Lake and a member of the Bee Club of New Jersey. Rose Marie was affectionately known for her ability to rearrange furniture.
She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Marie Sweeney and by her brother James Sweeney. Surviving are loving husband of 50 years Vincent Maresca; son Vincent III and his wife Gena of Fairless Hills, Pa.; daughters Annmarie Wileczek and her husband Richard of Sewell, Laura Driscoll and her husband Kevin of Aberdeen; sisters Francis “Sissy” Harris of Brick, Cynthia DeStaven of Whiting; one beloved granddaughter and six beloved grandsons.
Visiting was under the direction of the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated on Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Catharine’s RC Church in Spring Lake. Burial
is at St. Catharine’s cemetery in Sea Girt.
Gary William Smyth
Gary William Smyth, 72, of Spring Lake Heights, died Sunday Dec. 30, at his home.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Gary lived Glen Rock, New York City, and Mountain Lakes, before moving to Spring Lake Heights in 2006. He was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., where he earned business & engineering degrees.
Gary served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1962. He worked as a bond trader in New York City before retiring in 2006. Gary was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake. He volunteered at the soup kitchen in Asbury Park as well as Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Denville.
Gary enjoyed walking the Spring Lake boards and classic movies and was a fan of Lehigh sports, especially football and wrestling. He was an avid dancer and singer who loved living life to the fullest with his family and friends.
Gary was predeceased by his brother Neptune “Frosty” Smyth. Surviving are his beloved wife of 36 years Kathleen Carroll Smyth, two loving daughters; Jennifer Smyth Griffith and her husband Andrew of Richmond, Va., and Caitlin Smyth of New York City, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Visiting was under the direction of the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Funeral Mass was offered at St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Asbury Park Soup Kitchen, 503 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 07712.
Paul Friedauer
Paul Friedauer, 69, of Long Branch, with family in Wall, died on Dec. 28. Born to the late Theodore & Mary [Milazzo] Friedauer of Holmdel, “Skinny, ” as he was known to his friends and family, grew up the oldest of three boys. A longtime resident of Monmouth County, his family moved from Demarest to Holmdel in 1959. Paul graduated from Red Bank High School in 1962. He was the founder of Fernel Trucking and Steadfast, Inc. in Freehold, and co-owner of the Blakeslee Family Restaurant in Blakeslee, Pa. Most recently, Paul was working in the construction trade on projects for FEMA.
Paul loved fast cars, especially Corvettes. He also loved Mack Trucks with loud, obnoxious exhaust. The more noise and smoke, the better was his motto. Paul was a friendly man who talked to everyone and enjoyed getting to know each person he met.
Paul loved the beach and could often be found walking on the Long Branch boardwalk - may he forever have the sun on his face and the wind at his back.
Paul leaves behind his brother Robert and his wife, Joy, of Colts Neck, and their sons, Christopher, of Holmdel, and Michael, of Colts Neck, and his brother Walter of Colts Neck and his partner Tisha Pucaro and her son Harry of Wall.
A memorial visitation will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35, Wall Township, on Saturday, Jan. 5, from 3-5 p.m., followed by a service at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paul’s name to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, P.O. Box 95, Mendham, 07945.
Thomas M. Mahady
Thomas M. Mahady, 78, of Brielle, died Dec. 8 in Care One. Born in Passaic, he was in the National Guard in the 50th MP Division in Passaic ARmory.
He joined the Jaycees. Parents Regina and John J. Mahady. Living and loving sister Regina Di Stasi and brother-in-law Terrence Di Stasi. Had several nieces and nephews.
He was employed at McCrory H. L. Green for 32 years. He was manager of the year twice. He was also employed at the Atlantic and Pacific in Montvale. He loved football, played for the Titans. He was pop warner coach for Manasquan and Brielle. Also active in Little League Baseball. He was a Brielle fireman and fire man of the year.
He married
his high school sweetheart, Julia Eleanor Walter, married
for 57 years. They both went to St. Mary’s High School, Rutherford. He played football and basketball.
Surviving are his loving wife and five children and six grand children. The children are daughter Karen Donnelly, son-in-law Jim Donnelly, Port St. Lucie, Fla., son Tim Mahady and daughter-in-law Tracey Mahady of Brick, daughter Julie Gillen and son-in-law Brian Gillen of Jensen Beach, Fla. Son Tom J. Mahady and daughter-in-law Catherine Mahady of Wall. Son Michael Mahady and daughter-in-law Jennifer Mahady of Hendersonville, N.C. Grandchildren Devon and T.J. Mahady, Manasquan, Jimmy Donnelly, Jensen Beach, Fla., Zoe Mahady, Hendersonville, N.C., and step-grandchildren Jordan and Tyler Donahue of Wall Township.
A 9:30 memorial Mass will be offered at St. Denis, Jan. 26. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to www.stjudeshrine.org.
Helen G. Malloy
Helen G. Malloy, 75, of Manasquan, died peacefully on Dec. 30, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Helen [Barrett] and Stephen P. Glennon. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas F. Malloy, their five children Michael G. Malloy [Wipawee],
Anne Latour [Kim], Elizabeth Parks [David], Julie Hildebrand [Eric], and Christine Gaudreau [Kevin], and 10 grandchildren Glennon, Zachary, Catherine, Andrew, Alex, Colin, Tricia, Thomas, Nicholas, and Finn.
Also surviving her are siblings Marion Glennon, Nancy McIntosh [Doug], Patricia Whamond, Stephen P. Glennon, Charles V. Glennon [Kate], and Frances Dunlop [Jeffrey].
The Malloys raised their children in Warwick, RI., and retired to Four Seasons at Wall in 1998. Helen graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., earned a diploma from the Trust Officer Banking Institute in Chicago, and retired as a trust officer from Bank of America. Helen was an active Realtor in the Bay Head office of Cara Realty.
Known as “Sissy” to her close friends and family, Helen was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and a loving sister, aunt, and cousin. She was a gracious hostess and loved to listen and dance to Irish music. Helen devoted her life to her family and will be greatly missed by them all. Her entourage of friends will miss her as well.
A devout Catholic, Helen served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt and at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Longboat Key, Fla. She was a member of the pastoral care team at Jersey Shore Medical Center and was a faithful volunteer at the annual charity golf outing sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3231. She served as treasurer of Four Seasons’ House and Recreation Committee for nine years.
Visitation was under the direction of the Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. A funeral Mass will be offered today, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Sea Girt. Burial
will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St Mark’s Catholic Church [attn: Social Concerns Committee] in Helen’s memory would be greatly appreciated.
Harry Eymard Hammell
Harry Eymard Hammell, of Spring Lake Heights, died quietly Saturday Dec. 29, at his home after a long struggle with failing health. He was 92. Born in Newark, Harry lived in Forest Hills, N.Y. before moving to Spring Lake Heights 12 years ago. He graduated from St. Peters Prep and Newark College of Engineering with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a project engineer with Bendix Aviation, he worked in France developing the Air Data System for the Concord.
Harry served in the Army Air Corps., during World War II where he was a navigator on a B-24 Liberator during the D-Day invasion. He flew on 32 missions over Germany throughout World War II and served again during the Korean War.
He was a volunteer for more than 10 years with Meals on Wheels, Catholic Charities, Meridian Hospice and St. Mark’s Social Concerns. Harry was a parishioner of St. Catharine’s Church in Spring Lake where he was a member of the choir and the St. Catharine’s St. Margaret’s Mens Group.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 27 years Elizabeth Hammell, his brother William Jerome Hammell, his sister Mary Elizabeth Robrecht, six nieces and nephews; Joseph, William, Gregory and Gerard Robrecht, Maureen Denman and Gretchen Pollack.
Visiting will be today, from 4-8 p.m. at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be offered Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Catharine’s Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake. Burial
will follow in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to VNA of Central Jersey, 1100 Wayside Road Tinton Falls, 07712 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Mary T. Guterl
Mary T. Guterl, our beloved mother, passed peacefully on Dec. 29. She was born on Feb. 5, 1914 in Jersey City. Beginning in 1971, with her husband Arthur C. Guterl, Sr., she resided for many years in Sea Girt.
She graduated from the College of New Rochelle, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, summa cum laude. Mary taught art in the Jersey City school district. After marrying and starting a family, she continued her career as an artist, exhibiting in many art shows and winning numerous awards. Her work has been presented in solo exhibitions at the art gallery of Seton Hall University, at the Monmouth County Library and she is included in the CLARA database at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband Arthur C. Guterl who was her best friend. She is also predeceased by her parents Joseph and Teresa Norton, sisters Dorothy and Eileen Norton and brother Joseph Norton, Jr.
She leaves behind to remember, her children Arthur, Jr. and Carol Guterl of Sea Girt, Mary and Harry Swain, Jr. of Egg Harbor Township., Joseph and Maryanne Guterl of Bridgewater, James and Gail Guterl of West Chester, Pa., Elizabeth and Gerald Eldridge of Manasquan, Dorothy and J. Hartley Bowen of Morganton, N.C. and Peter and Wendie Guterl of Bethesda, Md.
Her grandchildren gave her great pride and joy. They are Suzanne, Harry III, Christopher, Brian, Joseph, Jr., Kate, Maggie, James, Jr., Michelle, J. Hartley IV, Wittney and Jeremy. Mary also leaves her 11 dear great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 3 at O’Brien Funeral, 2028 Hwy 35, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be offered Friday, Jan. 4 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Church, Sea Girt. Burial
will follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Wall.
Richard Leyh
Richard Leyh died in Spring Lake on Dec. 26 after a brief illness, surrounded by many of the vast number of family members who loved him enormously. He was 82.
Despite a very successful career overseeing the automation of the New York Stock Exchange, he often said that he was delighted above all by his bride of 63 years, Patricia, his five daughters and two sons, his 19 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Dick, as he was invariably called, was a Belmar native, and the tall and lanky co-captain of the 1948 basketball team at St. Rose High School that won the state division championship. It was at St. Rose that Dick, the quiet class salutatorian, fell in love with the exuberant class valedictorian, “Pat Ryan, ” of Asbury Park, whom he married
in 1949. He was a devout member of St. Catharine’s Church in Spring Lake for 57 years. For most of the last two decades, Pat and Dick also spent part of the year at their home in St. Augustine, Fla.
He made his mark on Wall Street, managing the transformation of the New York Stock Exchange from a system that relied on pneumatic tubes and slips of paper, to one that could handle the once-unimaginable volumes of millions of trades a day. Dick was working at IBM when it won the contract to computerize the NYSE in the early 1960s, and he was charged with developing the system that reported stock prices. Later, he helped develop the first system to automate trades on the NYSE. He went on to become executive vice president and chief of operations for the Securities Industry Automation Corporation, the computer arm of the New York and American Stock Exchanges. He was foresighted enough to develop a trading system far advanced from what was thought to be needed at the time. And when trading volumes surged to three or four times normal during a market crash in October, 1987, other stock exchanges shut down, but the NYSE kept running, a feat the New York Times called “miraculous.” He retired from SIAC in 1991.
Dick was predeceased by his parents Louis and Grace, brother Louis, sister Marilyn and grandson Brendan. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his children and their spouses Gail and Brian O’Reilly, Gloria and David Adler, Anne Leyh and Tony Pitale, Teresa and Don Hetzel, Eileen Geary and Richard Leyh Jr., Elizabeth and Richard D’Addario, and David Leyh, 18 of his grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Gloria and Harold Buckley and brother-in-law George Banke and many loving nieces and nephews.
Viewing was under the direction of the O’Brien Funeral Home in Wall. A funeral Mass was held at St. Catharine’s Church in Spring Lake. Entombment followed in St. Catharine’s Cemetery.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and St. Rose Sandy Relief.
