Scott Donald Clowes
Mr. Clowes, 32, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 3 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Danbury, Conn., he had lived in Vermont before moving to New Jersey in 1994. Mr. Clowes was an engineer with Agate Construction Co. Inc. for the past year, and over the past 11 years had contributed to construction efforts in New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y., where he earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and was a “big brother” in the Monmouth County Big Brother/Big Sister program. Mr. Clowes is survived by his wife of seven years, Sarah Van Valkenburg; “little brother” Nicholas; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patricia and Gerard Raymond; an uncle, John Clowes; a niece; three nephews; and several friends. A memorial gathering was held at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold. Donations in his memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Central Jersey Chapter, 740 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.
William T. Story
Mr. Story, 98, of Red Bank, died Nov. 11 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Holmdel, he had resided in Marlboro and Englishtown before moving to Red Bank in 1914. Mr. Story was employed in the maintenance department at Red Bank Regional High School, Red Bank, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Story was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Veary Story, in 1980; a son, William C. Story, in 2001; a sister, Dorothy Smith; a brother, Kenneth Story; and a daughter-in-law, Carol R. Story, in 1999. He is survived by three grandchildren, Cheryl Smith and her husband Eric of Oceanport, Tammie Story Smith and her husband Tom of Opelika, Ala., and Thomas W. Story and his wife P.J. of Little Silver; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment was at Holmdel Cemetery. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements.
Thelma G. Cremeans
Mrs. Cremeans, 84, of Red Bank, died Nov. 11 at home. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she resided in Little Silver before moving to Red Bank a year ago. Mrs. Cremeans was a bookkeeper at The Cellar, Fair Haven, where she was employed several years. She was the only female member of the New York Philharmonic when she was in her early 20s. Mrs. Cremeans was predeceased by her husband, Robert Cremeans, in March; a son, John Cremeans, in 1997; two grandchildren, Amber and Joseph Sebolt in 1983; and her twin brother, Earl Bartell, in October. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Patti Cremeans of Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jimmy McNamara of Freehold; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Audrey Bartell of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Gevena Cremeans of Middletown; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes, 5 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury 08512.