OBITUARIES

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EVA SMITH, 75, of Manalapan died April 12 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Newark, she had lived in Marlboro before moving to Manalapan 27 years ago. She was a waitress at Pines Manor, Edison, for 24 years before her retirement in 1986. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, Englishtown. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a member of the Senior Citizens Center, both of Long Branch. She was predeceased by her husband, Cary, who died in 1984. She is survived by a son, Cary Jr., with whom she lived; three daughters, Maria Coulson of Jackson, Patricia Viola of Winthrop, Maine, and Florence Gill of Long Branch; two sisters, Rose Scannella of Florida and Helen Reid of New Jersey; and six grandchildren. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, followed by interment at Forest Green Park Cemetery, Marlboro.

VIRGINIA L. THOMSON, 74, of Howell, died April 4 in the Center for Hospice Care at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was born in Newark and had lived in Boonton, Oceanport and Bradley Beach before moving to Howell in 1997. She was a member and former president of the Oceanport PTA and a member and former president of the Port-au-Peck Ladies Auxiliary. She was an industrial security specialist at Fort Monmouth CECOM for 22 years, retiring in 1988. Surviving are her husband, William Thomson Sr. of Howell; two sons, William Thomson Jr. of West Hollywood, Calif., and Robert Thomson of North Borough, Mass.; two daughters, Deborah Gilligan of Howell, and Janet McConnell of Wall; two sisters, Florence Pallante of East Hanover, and Norma Bizzaro of Roselle Park; and five grandchildren. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Farmingdale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 591, Farmingdale 07727 or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 4028, Union 07083.

HAROLD A. GIBLIN JR., 72, of Red Bank died April 22 at St. Clare’s Medical Center, Denville. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident. He was a lieutenant in the Little Silver Police Department for 30 years, retiring in 1993. While on the force as a special officer, he received valor and meritorious service commendations after involvement in a gun battle. His ranks at the police department also included regular officer, sergeant and lieutenant. He also served as the department’s traffic safety officer. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant from the N.J. National Guard in 1957 after six years of service. He was a 50-year member and served as fire chief and president of the Little Silver Fire Department; a charter member, and served as a captain and president of the Little Silver First Aid Squad; and served five terms as the captain of the Little Silver Fire Police. He was a "Silver Life" member of PBA Local 359, and a life member of the New Jersey Firemen’s Relief Association. He is survived by his wife, Doris Giblin of East Windsor; three sons, Michael Giblin of Centreville, Va., Kelly Giblin of East Windsor, and Shannon Giblin of Red Bank; a daughter, Kathleen Goodman of Long Branch; and nine grandchildren.

MINA ELIZABETH POMPHREY, 74, of Rumson died April 16 at her daughter’s home in Oceanport. Born in Belmar, she was a resident of Rumson the past 58 years. She was a retired director of medical supplies at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, for 18 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson. Her hobbies included gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin L. Pomphrey; her sister, E. Marie Pomphrey; and two brothers, Henry and Marvin Treiber. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edwin "Ed" L. and Sarah Pomphrey of Rumson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie "Bootie" and Allen Gallagher of Rumson, and Sheri E. and Richard Runne of Oceanport; her brother, Russell Treiber of Shark River Hills section of Neptune Township; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Oceanport Methodist Church, 50 Main St., Oceanport 07757.