Charles J. Clauer, 101, the most ancient of Ancient Mariners, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.
Charlie, born in North Wales, PA lived in Roselle Park before moving to Toms River, NJ in 1965. He was a long time employee of Exxon wearing many different hats before retiring in 1970 after 49 years of service. As a founding member of the Watchung Power Squadron, Charlie enjoyed an active participation with this group since 1946. He was also a lifetime member of the Roselle Park Volunteer Fire Dept. with 30 years of service with the Lorraine Hose Company.
Charlie’s beloved wife, Ruth (nee Schweers) died in 1976. He is survived by his daughter, Carole J. Simon of Lindenwold, NJ ; grandson, James (J.R.) Simon and his family in Apollo Beach, Fl and Medford, NJ ; granddaughter, Laura Phillips (nee Simon) and her husband, Bob, in Wadsworth, OH. His legacy will continue through his six great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 9 AM at Kedz Funeral Home 1123 Hooper Ave. Toms River, NJ 08753. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2009 from 7-9pm.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to U.S.P.S – Education Fund, c/o Barbara Stragegins, 6195 Carlyle Drive, Seven Hills, OH 44131.
Paul W. Peschell, age 101 of Toms River, formerly of Newark and Livingston, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Toms River.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, in 1982. he is survived by his wife Josephine, 3 children Ken, Richard and Karen, his 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 16, 2009 at 10:00 am from the First Baptist Church, 700 Main Street, Toms River. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Bozena “Julie” Moldrzyk 72 of Toms River, passed away Monday, July 6 at the Holiday Care Center.
Julie worked as a bookkeeper for George Wright Asphalt and Northeast Utilities both of Brick Township. She enjoyed spending her time with her granddaughter Harley. Julie was born in Poland and lived in Elizabeth, moving to Toms River in 1972.
She is survived by: Her son: Gene Moldrzyk of Whiting
Her daughter: Yvonne Zaraza of Toms River
Her granddaughter: Harley Zaraza of Toms River.
And a brother: George Leszkowicz of Basking Ridge, NJ
A memorial service will be held at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hoop Ave., Toms River, on Thursday from 6 until service time at 7:30 pm.
Donations to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 in her memory would be appreciated.
Joel Thomas Parker, age 43 of Long Branch, passed away Tuesday, June 23 at Monmouth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after battling with various health issues for the past two years.
Joel was general manager for AAFKO Inc., of Colts Neck. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Shrewsbury. He graduated from Valley Forge Christian College, Phoenixville, PA with his Bachelor of Science in Bible Degree and was a few credits away from earning his MBA at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. He served as youth pastor of Long Branch Covenant Church, Long Branch NJ for 5 years. Impacting many lives throughout his ministerial career he was involved with many other youth ministries, fulfilling his life's passion of showing God's love in practical ways. Born and raised in Red Bank, he moved to Long Branch 7 years ago.
Mr. Parker was predeceased by his father, John Lawrence Parker of Red Bank, NJ. He was a devoted and loving father and is survived by his son, Joel Ryan Parker of Long Branch; daughter Alyssa Parker of Colts Neck; his mother, Rita Parker of Red bank; brothers Larry of Liverpool, NY; Michael of Williamsburg, VA; John of Eatontown, NJ; and sister Elizabeth Borkland of Rome, NY, along with his loving nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Monday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the First Assembly of God Church, 220 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, NJ. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at the church followed by burial at the Glenwood Cemetery, West Long Branch. Condolences can be sent to First Assembly of God in Shrewsbury.
Alexandria Pello, 91 of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Toms River, passed away Tuesday, June 30 at her home.
Mrs. Pello was born and raised in Jersey City, and lived in Toms River where she was a communicant of St. Justin’s Catholic Church before moving to Florida in 2002.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband John W. Pello in 2005, her son John R. Pello in 2007 and two brothers John and Stanley Penkalski.
She is survived by:
Her daughter: Beverly Cirillo and her husband Anthony of Vero Beach, FL
2 Sisters: Nellie Rehonic of Mansfield, TX and Helen Lamberti of Toms River
Granddaughter: Grace Pello of Vero Beach, FL
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 am Monday at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, 975 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in her memory.
Clifford A. Munson, 58 of Toms River, passed away Wednesday, July 1 at Community Medical Center, Toms River.
Clifford had previously been the owner and operator of Gordon’s Restaurant in Forked River (now Caffrey’s Steakhouse). Most recently, Clifford worked as a Food Service Director for several nursing homes in the Monmouth County area and had also recently worked for the Oakwood School in Tinton Falls. He is a graduate of Toms River High School South. Born in New York he lived in the Bronx, moving to Toms River in 1963. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Ann Munson.
He is survived by:
Two Daughters: Dawn Munson-Grinavic and DeeDee Denise McCullough both of Ft. Myers, FL Two Brothers: Craig of Wayside, NJ; and his twin brother Roger. Two Sisters: Gail Brito and Lynn Horner both of Toms River. Four Grandchildren: Matthew, Gary, Joshua and Dylan
Visitation will be held at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Monday from 7 pm until the service time at 8:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave., Toms River in his memory would be appreciated.
Connor Mastres-Digiammo, infant son of Megan Mastres and Evan Digiammo went home to heaven on Friday, July 3.
He leaves behind his maternal grandmother Gwendolyn Hall; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Peter and Renee Mastres; paternal grandfather, Paul Digiammo; great grandparents, Mae Curnow and Howard and Eileen Conk, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He joins in heaven his aunts, Marylou Albert, Rose Acevadeo and Bella Krance.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday at the funeral home
Kathryn M. Kornett, 91, of Freehold, formerly of Ortley Beach, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
Kathryn and her beloved husband Stephen recently celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on April 29. She worked as a retail manager in the children’s clothing business for 30 years. Born in Bayonne, she lived there most of her life and was a communicant of St. Andrews Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society. After retiring, she moved to the Ortley Beach section of Toms River and wintered in Jensen Beach, FL. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Seaside Heights. She moved to the Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living in Freehold 6 years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Stephen
Three sons: Stephen of Alexandria, VA, Michael of Washington Crossing, PA, Robert of Manchester, NJ and a daughter: Eleanor Kukulya of Parlin, NJ
12 Grandchildren, 7 Great grandchildren
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am on Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 100 Grant Ave., Seaside Heights followed by burial at St. Joseph ’s Cemetery.
Ernest Grant Camburn, 93 of Bayville, formerly of Toms River, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2009 at the Tallwoods Care Center.
Born in Waretown, NJ, Ernie made his living on the Barnegat Bay in many capacities ranging from fishing to boat Captain. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930’s and then moved to Toms River when he married Ella Doris Horner in 1940. He was an aviation metal smith at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station for the U.S. Navy Lighter-than-Air Blimp program. Ernie transferred to the Lakehurst Naval Air Station Fire Department, and then went on to work for the Toms River School System as a custodian before retiring. Ernie was a life member and ex-chief of the Toms River Fire Company No. 2. He was an exempt Fireman in the New Jersey State Fireman’s Relief Association and an instructor with the Ocean County Fire Academy. He was a past member of the Ocean County String Band and a member of the Island Heights First United Methodist Church, He and his wife Ella spent many years of their retirement in the A-Frame he and his boys built in Rochester, Vermont. He loved fishing and spending time with “all Pop’s kids”.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Ella D. Camburn in 2001, a son Ernest “Jerry” Camburn in 2005 and great-granddaughters Megan and Allison Camburn in 2001.
He is survived by:
Son: John Camburn of Island Heights
Daughters in law: Dianne Camburn of Waretown
and Kathleen Camburn of Toms River
Brother: Donald Camburn and his wife Dorothy of Oak Harbor, Washington
Sisters: Rita Weyman of Whiting
Miriam Applegate and her husband Alvin of Toms River
Five Grandchildren:
Timothy Camburn and his fiancé Denise Theiler of Parkertown
Steven Camburn and his wife Kristine of Waretown
Douglas Camburn and his wife Kate of Island Heights
Jennifer Korndoerfer and her husband Timothy of Waretown
Jill Kempner and her husband David of Toms River
Nine Great Grandchildren: Todd, Kristen, Colleen, Ryan, Joshua and Lindsey Camburn
and Lauren, T.J. and Jonathan Korndoerfer
Visitation will be held at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with a Fireman’s Service at 8pm. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at the funeral home followed by interment
at the Riverside Cemetery, Toms River.
David D. Capezzuto, 73 of Manchester Twp., passed away Monday, June 01, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, surrounded by his loving family.
David was a driver for Roadway Freight Services for many years, and had served in the United States Navy. He was a communicant of St. Johns Catholic Church of Lakehurst. He was born and raised in West New York, NJ and lived in Palisades Park before moving to Manchester 25 years ago.
He was predeceased by a daughter Lisa in 1976.
Surviving are:
His wife: Debra
Sons: Glenn and Adam, both of Manchester
Daughters: Karen Nyland of Oxford, NJ
Ashley Capezzuto of Manchester
Sister: Rosalie Repetti and her husband Gary of Dumont, NJ
2 Grandsons: Alexander and Michael Haraka
and his faithful dog Tucker
Calling hours will be held at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Tuesday from 4 pm until the funeral service at 7:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be forwarded to the funeral home for the family
Joseph W. Chitorski, Jr., 51 of Toms River, died Wednesday at home.
He was born in Newark and is survived by sons, Anthony Fiorenzo, Joseph Burger and Anthony Chitorsky; brothers, Edward and John, sister Jenny Bulwin and Fiancee Cathy Fiorenzo.
Calling hours, Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River.
Dorothy E. Dummar 91 of Bayville, passed away Monday, May 11 at Tallwoods Care Center, Bayville.
Dorothy was a communicant of St. Barnabas Catholic Church of Bayville and a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She was a member of the Berkeley Seniors. Dorothy was a former parishioner of Queen of Peace Catholic Church of North Arlington where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, and was a member of the North Arlington Senior Harmony Club.
Born and raised in Ballston Spa, NY, she lived in North Arlington for 40 years before moving to Bayville1995. She was predeceased by her beloved husband George in 1971.
Dorothy is survived by:
Three sons and their wives:
George and Barbara – Milford, CT
Frank and Cindy – Largo, FL
David and Linda– Bennett, CO
Three daughters and their husbands:
Judith and Chris Rosiello – Brooklyn, NY
Carole and Frank Canning – Flanders, NJ
Patricia and Sal Fiore, Sr. – Toms River
18 Grandchildren
14 Great-Grandchildren
Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 am, Saturday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 33 Woodland Road, Bayville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tallwoods Care Center, c/o Activities Dept., 18 Butler Blvd., Bayville, NJ, 08721 in her name would be appreciated.
Vincenzo ‘Vincent’ Buoncristiano, 59, of South Toms River, passed away suddenly at Atlantic City Medical Center.
Vincent worked as an architect for Barlo and Associates of Mantoloking for the past 10 years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Born and raised in Newark, he moved to South Toms River 32 years ago.
He is survived by:
His wife of 38 years: Hazel Britton Buoncristiano
Two daughters:
Jeanne Andrea Buoncristiano at home. and
Kimberly Anne Sparks – Fort Yates, N. Dakota
His mother: Joseph and Eleanore Raab Buoncristiano – S. Toms River
Brother: Michael Buoncristiano – Lester, PA
Sister: Gloria Buoncristiano-Thai – Yorktown, VA
4 Grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism New Jersey, Inc., 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638 in his name would be appreciated. For directions and to send condolences please visit www.kedzfuneralhome.com.
Marie Mazza, (nee: Russo), 98 of Berkeley Twp., beloved mother of Concetta Nittoli, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4 at the Holiday Care Center.
Marie, along with her niece Connie Then, owned and operated the National Dress Co. in Newark for many years before retiring. She was a long standing member of the Mt. Carmel Church Choir in Newark. Born in Italy, she lived her life in Newark before moving to Holiday City, 12 years ago. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph in 1958 and her sister Michelina Granato.
Marie is survived by:
A daughter: Concetta Nittoli – of Berkeley Twp.
Three grandchildren: Valerie Rosamilia, Patricia Rose and Rocco Nittoli
Seven great-grandchildren: Kenneth Rose, Carissa Rose, Katie Rosamilia, Nicholas. Nittoli, Devon Nittoli, Sara Rosamilia and Caroline Nittoli.
And several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Friday at St. Maximilian-Kolbe Catholic Church, Berkeley Twp. Interment
will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River.
For directions or to send online condolences, please visit our website at www.kedzfuneralhome.com.
Robert G. Ramsey, 80, of Toms River, passed away April 27 at his home leaving a son, Gary, daughter-in-law, Diane and beloved grandson, Sean, all of Port Monmouth.
Mr. Ramsey served his country as a Navy Veteran of World War II and as a Federal Government/Contract employee, retiring in 1988. Robert was a Freemason, a member of AMVETS, Navy Lakehurst Rod & Gun Club and the NRA. Robert was an avid gardener and nature lover who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son and grandson. He was born in Newark and lived in Highlands before moving to Toms River 31 years ago. General William Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Province Line Road, Arneytown, NJ.
Ruth Glass, 75 of Brick, passed away Saturday, April 18, at the Laurelton Village Care Center, Brick.
Mrs. Glass worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for Ocean Convalescent Center in Lakewood for 20 years before retiring in 2002. Born in Brooklyn, New York she grew up in Paterson before moving to Brick Township.
Surviving are:
A daughter Esta Gauslin and her husband Dale of Brick
A brother: Martin Infield of Florida
3 grandchildren: Beth, Amy and Sean
Private services are under the direction of Kedz Funeral Home, Toms River.
Patricia A. Court, 65, of Medford, formerly of Toms River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia worked for many years in the building industry, retiring from Accent Homes of Manahawkin, NJ in 2005. She was an avid gardener and nature lover. She enjoyed kayaking, hiking and was a member of The Outdoor Club of South Jersey. She volunteered with an environmental group, Restoring National Parks. Born and raised in Toms River, she lived in Lower Bank on the Mullica River before moving to Medford, NJ.
She was predeceased by her father Norman N. Gregory in 1976 and Jonathan Ackerman in 2004.
Patricia is survived by:
Her mother: Lillian “Faye” Gregory of Glendale, AZ
Three daughters:
Vija C. Barlet and her husband Richard of Barnegat, NJ
Holly L. Ackerman and her husband Bruce of Manahawkin, NJ
Carol R. Russell and her husband Timothy of Medford, NJ
A son: Donald G. Applegate of Liberty, SC
Grandchildren: Ian Barlet, Michael King, Ashleigh Holden, Erin Russell, Ryan Russell, Kendall Ackerman, Bruce Ackerman and Donnie Applegate.
Three sisters:
Cathy Jo Casement of Tallahassee, FL
Emily R. Gregory of New Holland, PA
Edith M. Tice and her husband Charles of Glendale, AZ
Two brothers:
Raymond D. Gregory and his wife Betty of Youngstown, OH
Norman N. Gregory and his wife Cindy of Honeybrook. PA
Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. Burial will take place at the North Bend Cemetery, North Bend, PA.
Clifford W. Chapman, 74, of Lakewood, NJ died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Cliff was born in Bethlehem, PA, the son of the late Clifford W. and the late Florence A. (Bastian) Chapman and the brother of the late Francis Chapman of Racine, WI. He was a long-time resident of NJ having lived in Maywood, Jersey City, Montvale and Lakewood.
Following graduation from Dickinson High School in Jersey City he started working for Western Electric before enlisting in the Navy in 1953. He served on the USS Hazelwood (DD-531) as a Quartermaster Third Class during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Western Electric (now AT&T) where he worked 35 years before retiring as a Manager of Tax Operations. On November 8, 1958, he married Arline Marian Westhoff of Jersey City. He was graduated from Seton Hall University in 1967 with a B.S. in Accounting after eight years of night school.
Cliff was a loving father of two children and devoted husband for over 50 years. He was a baseball and soccer coach for his children and a doting grandfather. He was a member of the VFW Post 8946 of Woodcliff Lake, American Legion Post 348 of Brick, the Fishing Club of Leisure Village East, the AT&T Pioneers of America and the Royal Order of Hyjypts.
He is survived by his wife, Arline, a son, Clifford Jr., and his wife, Cynthia, a daughter, Julie, and her husband, George Psillos, and five grandchildren: Claudia, Charlotte, Clifford W. Chapman III, Alexi and Andreas Clifford Psillos.
Family and friends may pay their final respects on Tuesday, April 14th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at 10am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1500 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. Burial will be at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are offered in his name to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 246 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755.
Glenn F. Obremski, 59 of Bayville, died Saturday, April 4 at his home. Glenn worked as a machinist and school custodian.
Born and raised in Paterson, he lived in Beachwood before moving to Bayville.
He is survived by a brother and sister in law: David and Barbara Obremski of Wayne, NJ, a sister, Nancy Tobin of Marstons Mills, MA, and several Cousins.
A memorial service celebrating Glenn’s life will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, April 18 at America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations to America’s Keswick, in Glenn’s name would be appreciated.
Doreen Nonnemacher, 63 of Toms River, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26. Doreen worked for the Ocean County Board of Social Services as a Specialist for 27 years before retiring in 2007. Born in Newark, she lived there until moving to Toms River in 1976.
She is survived by:
Two daughters: Laureen Estrella of Toms River
Shereen Pesce and her husband Vincent of Toms River
3 Grandchildren: Briana, Ariana and Justin Ponce
Two Brothers: Ronald Nonnemacher of Little Egg Harbor
Otto Nonnemacher of Seaside Heights
Her loving Companion: Edward Schrieber of Toms River
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday at the funeral home followed by interment
at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doreen’ memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, North Jersey Affiliate, 785 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901.
Doreen Nonnemacher, 63 of Toms River, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 26.
Doreen worked for the Ocean County Board of Social Services as a Specialist for 27 years before retiring in 2007. Born in Newark, she lived there until moving to Toms River in 1976.
She is survived by:
Two daughters:
Laureen Estrella of Toms River
Shereen Pesce and her husband Vincent of Toms River
3 Grandchildren: Briana, Ariana and Justin Ponce
Two Brothers: Ronald Nonnemacher of Little Egg Harbor
Otto Nonnemacher of Seaside Heights
Her loving Companion: Edward Schrieber of Toms River
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday at the funeral home followed by interment
at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Toms River.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Doreen’ memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate, 785 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901.
John “Jack” Herman, 77 of Toms River passed away Saturday, March 21 at home surrounded by his family.
Jack worked as a manufacturing engineer for Martin Marietta Aerospace in Denver, CO, Frequency Engineering in Farmingdale, NJ, and most recently worked for General Electric in Valley Forge, PA and retired in 1997. He had served with the US Army in Korea. Born and raised in Delano, PA, he lived in Mercerville, NJ before moving to Toms River in 1977. He was predeceased by his son Shawn P. Herman in August of 2008.
Surviving are
His wife Margaret “Peggy” Herman
A Daughter: Erin K. Herman of Toms River
Sister: Betty Machuski of Williamsport, PA
And several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jacks life with his family on Saturday, March 28, from noon until service time at 2 p.m. at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753 in his name would be appreciated.
Thelma Veth, 89, of Toms River passed away Wednesday, March 18 at the Whiting Health Care Center.
Born and raised in Newark, she lived in Kearny, moving to Toms River in 1973. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Veth in 1977.
Thelma is survived by:
Three daughters:
Muriel Averna – Toms River
Blanche Schwarick and her husband Bill - South Amboy
Patricia McLaughlin and her husband Kenneth - Toms River
Son: Edward Veth, Jr., and his wife Stacey - Myrtle Beach, SC.
9 Grandchildren: John Shymanski and his wife Sherre – Ponca City, OK
Patrick Shymanski – Atlantic City, NJ
April Bohnsack – Toms River
Erin McLaughlin – Toms River
Heather Veth – Toms River
Travis Veth – Toms River
Colin Veth – Myrtle Beach, SC
Willie Schwarick – Flanders, NJ
Sara Schwarick – Flanders, NJ
6 Great Grandchildren: Jared, Courtney, Brianne, Chazz, Ian and Brooke.
Brother: Henry Mooney and his wife Dorothy, Idaho
Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. A prayer service will be offered 10:00 am Saturday at the Funeral Home followed by burial at St. Joseph ’s Cemetery, Toms River.
Juliette Closter, 91 of Toms River, passed away Tuesday, March 17 at Bey Lea Village, Toms River.
She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester. Born in Germany, Juliette lived in Watchung for 20 years, and Clearwater, Fl. for 20 years before moving to Toms River in 1999. Juliette was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Louis W. Closter in 2002 and a sister Mabel Luciano in 2008.
She was the devoted mother of:
Three daughters and their husbands: Louetta and Ronald Potts of Warren, Julie and Edward Tranosky of Perrineville and Linda and Robert Horn of Brick
A son and his wife: Louis F. and Ellen Closter of Toms River
Also surviving are:
A brother, Rolf Michaelis and his wife Rita of Houston, TX
10 Loving grandchildren
6 great Grandchildren
2 nieces and 2 nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. A funeral service will be offered 10:00 am Thursday at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2309 Hwy. 70 East, Manchester, NJ, followed by interment
at the Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Redeemer Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
Joseph H. DeVaul, 81, of Toms River, passed away Sunday, March 15 at Kensington Manor, Toms River.
Joseph worked for Seaside Furniture as a warehouse manager before retiring after 30 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion, Seaside Heights Post 351. Born and raised in Trenton, he lived in Lavallette, moving to Toms River 56 years ago.
Surviving are:
His wife of 25 years: Patricia DeVaul
Two sons: Harry and Joseph
Daughter: Maureen and two step daughters, Katherine and Patricia.
8 Grandchildren and 1 Great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. A prayer service will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday at the funeral home followed by interment
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River.
Emilia Florio, 85 of Toms River, passed away Sunday, March 08, at the Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick.
Born and raised in France, she met her husband Albino there during World War II and moved to the Bronx, New York. He predeceased her in 1968. She was a former member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in the Bronx. Emilia moved to Toms River 34 years ago.
Surviving are:
2 Daughters: Jeanine Liston of Toms River and Mary Mundy of Huguenot, NY
5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandsons.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 9:30 am Thursday at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 2969 Otis Ave., Bronx, NY followed by interment
at St. Raymond’s Cemetery. Kedz Funeral Home, Toms River is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.kedzfuneralhome.com.
Ruth J. Chimento, 71 of Waretown, died Tuesday at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills.
Ruth worked as a nurses aide at Crystal Lake Nursing Home in Bayville for 20 years before retiring. Born and raised in Kingsville, PA, she lived in Union City and Toms River before moving to Waretown 3 years ago.
She was predeceased by her husband Raymond V. Chimento in 1987.
Surviving are:
Son: Randy Chimento and his wife Linda of Waretown, NJ
Step-Son: Raymond Chimento Jr., of Ridgefield Park, NJ
4 Grandchildren: Lori Nies – Barnegat, Candace Thode – Delaware
Melissa Somodi – Barnegat, Anthony Somodi – Forked River
Visitation was to be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. but DUE TO THE WEATHER - THE VIEWING HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO TUESDAY - 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm
Rose “Poby” Lawlor, 78 of Toms River, died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Shorrock Gardens Care Center in Brick where the staff and Holistic Hospice took outstanding and compassionate care or our mother.
Mrs. Lawlor was born in Bronx, New York and lived in Whitestone, NY moving to Toms River in 1999.
She is survived by:
Her husband of 55 years; Timothy J. Lawlor
Son: Timothy P. Lawlor and his wife Dorothy of Centereach, NY
Daughters:
Catherine Bioni and her husband Bruce of Brick, NJ
Rosemary Kennedy and her husband Jim of Toms River, NJ
7 Grandchildren
Sister: Mary T. McConnell of Woodside, NY
Brother: Dennis Cullen of Carmel, NY
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 am at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, Fischer Blvd., Toms River. Interment
will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
Vincent J. Clarkin, 80 of Toms River, passed away on Tuesday, February 24 at Community Medical Center.
He worked as a conductor with Amtrak for 30 years and also worked as a claims adjuster for New York Life for 20 years. He was a member of the Brick Elks, Lodge #2151. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. Born and raised in Manhattan, NY, he lived in Brick before retiring to Toms River 10 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife Marilyn Clancy Clarkin in 2007.
He is survived by his children: Bobby and Audrey Clarkin of Brick; Edward and Debi Clarkin of Toms River; David and Laura Clarkin of Brick; Vicki and Steve Harris of Texas; and Jim Clarkin of Louisiana, and his 7 grandchildren: Jillian, Matthew, Katie, Kelly, Michelle, Kristina and Taylor.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River.
David F. Barnett, 82, of Pine Beach passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.
Beloved husband of the late Jane (2004) he is survived by six children; Robert Barnett, June Barnett, Sheryl Barnett, Jerome and Donna Barnett, Edward and Diane Barnett and Richard Barnett. Six grandchildren; Audra and John Yacka, Michael and Darla Reed, Justyn Hosier, McKenzie Barnett, David and Elliot Barnett and their mother Mary Mitchell Barnett; six great grandchildren; Joey, Syvanna, Zoe, David, Dylan and Christian.
David was born and raised in Philadelphia. A talented musician, he played professionally for over sixty-six years. He was proud to be a lifetime member of the Philadelphia Musicians Union. He played with many Big Bands in the 40’s and 50’s getting his start at the famous Palumbos Night Club. Dave toured from New England to Texas with the Hal Macintyre, Mal Hallet and the Chan Chandler Bands along with limited engagements with Eddie Duchin and Fats Waller. Coming off the road he and his wife settled their family on Long Beach Island in 1956 where they owned Barnett’s Custard Stand, now known as the Islander Restaurant. He also served on the Ship Bottom Borough Council.
In 1965 he moved his family to Toms River where he was employed at the Jersey Shore Savings and Loan. In addition to his day job, he played with many local wedding and dance bands, most notably: The Murray Kay Band in Lakewood, the Blazers and the Joe, Mike, David Band in the Toms River area. David played at many Jersey Shore hot spots including the Anchor Inn and Olsen’s Bar and Grill.
In 1989 he retired to Putney, VT after twenty-six years as a Vice President of Jersey Shore Savings and Loan. While caring for his ailing wife, he played for many bands in Vermont and New Hampshire, most notably the American Legion Band and its Dixieland ensemble. He will be missed by his large family and many friends.
Friends are invited to celebrate David’s life with his family on Sunday, February 22, from 2 to 4 pm with a prayer service being offered at 3:30 pm at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ. A memorial service will be held 6:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 23 at the Putney Meadows, 17 Carol Brown Way, Putney, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the American Legion Band, 804 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, 05301, would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com.
Charles C. DeFranza, Sr., 97 of Toms River, died Thursday at Kensington Manor, Toms River.
Charles was a printer and owned and operated Emerald Tag & Ticket Co., in Bloomfield for 40 years. He was a member of the Masonic Order in North Jersey and Florida. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, he lived in Caldwell and Florida before moving to Toms River. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth Samuels DeFranza in 2001.
Surviving are;
A son, Charles Jr.,; 2 daughters, Rosemarie Malanga and Lorraine Leming; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Rossetti and Lucy Grigas.
Friends are invited to call at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Monday from 9:00 am until service time at 10:00 am. Interment
will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Jeanne Starace, of Toms River, passed away on Friday, January 23 at the Hospice Center of New Jersey in Wayne.
Jeanne was the proprietor of 88 Park, a woman’s dress shop in Rutherford, she was an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance Co., Lyndhurst for 10 years and recently worked in sales at Boscovs of Toms River. Born in Paterson, she grew up in Carlstadt/East Rutherford, moving to Toms River 25 years ago. Jeanne loved her family, her friends, life itself and the Boston Red Sox. She was predeceased by a son Gregg Starace in 2005.
Surviving are:
Her husband of 48 years: Joseph
2 Daughters: Christine and her husband Jerry of Harrington Park, NJ
Cheryl and her fiancé Donald of West Caldwell, NJ
3 Grandchildren: Jayden, Giovanna and John
Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Jeanne’s life with her family on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 3 to 7 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. A memorial service will be offered at 7 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the First Presbyterian Church, 457 Division Avenue, Carlstadt.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Att: Vincent Ludd 1331 East Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 would be appreciated.
Clare Pfeiffer Gebhardt Wilchuck, died peacefully on January 26, 2009 in the comfort of her home in Toms River.
She was 75. Born July 4th 1933 in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Clara and William Matey. She lived in Hudson County for several years and moved to Toms River 31 years ago. She was a loving mother and friend and she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her loving husband Michael Wilchuck and was a devoted mother of three daughters, Christine, Carol and Kathleen; six sons, Peter, David, Robert, William, Michael and Kenneth, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her pooch Bailey.
She’s crystallized in every tear drop. She is the place that we came from, our first home, and she’s the map that we follow with every step we took. She’s our first love, our first heartbreak and nothing on earth can separate us. Not time, not space…not even death.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Clare’s life with her family on Monday, February 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. with an 8:30 pm service at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River.
Matthew F. Jodice, 79 of Beachwood, passed away Friday, January 23, at Bey Lea Village Nursing Home, Toms River.
He worked for the US Government as a radioman with the US Navy for 19 years, retiring in 1966. He then worked as a salesman with JC Penny of Toms River in the furniture department for 15 years before retiring in 1989. He served in the US Navy during World War II, and the Korean War. He was a member of the US Navy Radioman Association, Norfolk, VA; USS Valley Forge Reunion Club; Fleet Reserve, Branch 124, Lakehurst; DAV, Chapter 35 of Tuckerton; American Legion, Post 129 of Toms River; AMVets, Post 2 of Jackson, and the US Navy Memorial Foundation of Washington, DC where he is a Plank Owner. Matthew was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, he moved to Beachwood 40 years ago.
Surviving are;
His wife of 55 years: Helen Cummings Jodice
Daughter: Linda Smith, Sandston, VA
Son: Robert Merrill – Beachwood
Son: Gregory Jodice - Manahawkin
Sister: Genovieve Picone – Woodridge, NJ
Brothers: Jerry Jodice – Sacramento, CA
Sal Jodice – Weehawkin, NJ
Thomas Jodice – Maywood, NJ
Sister in law: Lillian Kelly – Beachwood, NJ
5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 am, Monday at the funeral home followed by entombment at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.
James O. Buatez, 35, of Toms River, passed away Friday, January 16 at Community Medical Center.
James was the owner and operator of Creative Tile and Design of Toms River. He was born in the Philippines and grew up in Point Pleasant Beach. He lived in Brick before moving to Toms River 5 years ago.
Surviving are:
His wife of 13 years, Michele
Son: Jax Buatez and daughter, Hayley Buatez, both at home
Father: John Fornoro – Lakewood
Brother: Jay Fornoro and his wife Melissa of Manchester Twp.
And many loving extended family members.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Monday at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 am Tuesday at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, Fischer Blvd., Toms River.
In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 in his name would be appreciated.
