Mrs. Measure, 71, of Neptune City died April 29, at her daughter’s home in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Born in Oakhurst, she resided there prior to moving to Neptune City 13 years ago. She was employed at the Ocean Township Board of Education for more than 32 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Oakhurst. She enjoyed time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Richard "Dick" Measure in 2000. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and James Norman of Oakhurst, and Sandra and John Stowman of Neptune City; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Penny Binger of Sparta, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Arrangements were by Ely Funeral Home, Neptune. Memorial donations may be made to the Marilyn B. Measure Scholarship Fund, c/o Wachovia Bank, 2433 Route 33, Neptune 07753.
Filomena Rapolla
Mrs. Rapolla, 81, of Eatontown died May 1 in Point Pleasant. She resided in Red Bank prior to moving to Eatontown 52 years ago. She enjoyed time with her family. Mrs. Rapolla was a communicant of St. Dorothea’s Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown. She was a past and charter member of the Elks Auxiliary, Eatontown, and member and finance secretary of the Eatontown Woman’s Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Angelo Rapolla, in 1981; and a brother, Frank Juliano. Mrs. Rapolla is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Eleanor Rapolla of Toms River, and Michael and Sherry Rapolla of Tinton Falls; a brother, Joseph Juliano of Cape Coral, Fla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Dorothea’s Church. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. The Braun Funeral Home, Eatontown, was in charge of arrangements.Marie Ann Ronan Cosentino
Mrs. Cosentino, 81, of Eatontown died May 9 at home. Born in Long Branch, she resided in Eatontown for 50 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed time with her family. She was a parishioner at St. Dorothea’s Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Cosentino in 2000; two brothers, James and Frank Ronan; and a sister, Louise Ronan Travis. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Cosentino of West Allenhurst, and Diane Goldberg of Eatontown; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Dorothea’s Church. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice Center at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., CW6, Long Branch 07740.
Catherine D. "Reena" Luker
Mrs. Luker, 78, of Middletown died April 29 at King James Care Center, Navesink section of Middletown. She resided in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown and the Bronx, N.Y., prior to moving to Middletown 58 years ago. Mrs. Luker was a retired bookkeeper and office manager at Navesink House, Red Bank, where she was employed several years. Prior to that, she was an office manager at the book store at Fort Monmouth for 20 years. She attended First Baptist Church of Red Bank, and was a longtime member of the Monmouth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Atlantic Highlands. She enjoyed reading and bowling. She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Cometh. Mrs. Luker is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth F. Luker Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Coleen Luker of the Leonardo section of Middletown; and a sister, Frances Maxson of the Belford section of Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville 07834-1365.