John “Jack” Allen Hurlbert
Mr. Hurlbert, 84, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 16, 2007, at Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. He and his family had lived in Helmetta during the Great Depression, and he was a graduate of Jamesburg High School. Mr. Hurlbert enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving as a lieutenant junior grade aboard the USS Kershaw and USS Crockett, transporting U.S. Marines to many landings in the Asiatic- Pacific area. On April 1, 1945, he participated in the demonstration assault landing on the southeastern beaches of Okinawa Jima, Ryukyu Retto, Japan. In 1945, he became a member of the Order of the Golden Dragon after crossing the International Date Line. Also in 1945 he crossed the equator. He was honorably discharged in 1946. A graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Mr. Hurlbert earned a bachelor of science degree in economics in 1947 and a master of business administration degree in finance in 1953. He began his banking career with Chase National Bank in New York City in 1947 and became a country banker with Central National Bank in 1948. He retired in 1987 from First Fidelity Bank, where he was vice president since 1969. He was a longtime member of First Church of Christ Scientist, Freehold and Keyport, serving as first reader, treasurer and clerk. Mr. Hurlbert was past president of and an instructor for the American Institute of Banking’s Monmouth chapter, past president and trustee of the Monmouth County Bankers and the Clearing House Association, charter treasurer of the Freehold Jaycees, former committeeman for the Battleground District of Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, charter vice president of the Battleground Arts Center, member of the Monmouth County Board of Agriculture, a 50-year master mason of the Free and Accepted Masons, Olive Branch No. 16, a member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Freehold Rotary Club, charter treasurer of the Keyport Historical Society, and past president of both the Keyport Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Keyport. He was also a member of the Battleground Historical Society, the Rutgers Alumni Association and the Rutgers Oral History Archives. Surviving are his wife, Betty Jane Erickson Hurlbert; his mother-in-law, Teressa C. Erickson; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth M. Walling, of Keyport; and many cousins. A memorial service was held at First Church of Christ Scientist, Freehold, with Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Freehold First Aid Squad, 18 Spring St., Freehold, NJ 07728. George F. Kondrup
Mr. Kondrup, 91, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Aug. 26, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Jersey City, he was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He was employed at Charles J. Hesse for 49 years, retiring in 1985. He served with the U.S. Army as a technical sergeant with the 1st Battalion, 165th Infantry, during World War II. He received a Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star and Purple Heart for heroic duty in the South Pacific. He was a member of St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church, Rumson. He was a member of Local 825 Operating Engineers. He was a volunteer fire- man for Middletown Township Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His wife, Mary, died Sept. 1, 2007, at age 90. He is survived by two brothers, John and Adolph Jr., both of Rumson; two sisters, Grace of Rumson, and Vera of the Locust section of Middletown; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Jorge Lopes Sr. of Colts Neck; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Meredith Kondrup of Tinton Falls; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral liturgy was at St. George’s Church. Burial followed at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
Mary Theresa Puglisi Kondrup
Mrs. Kondrup, 90, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Sept. 1, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Keansburg prior to relocating to Middletown 59 years ago. She was a seamstress and homemaker. She was a member of St. George’s by-the-River Episcopal Church, Rumson. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and Atlantic City. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, George F. Kondrup. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Meredith Kondrup of Tinton Falls; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Jorge Lopes Sr. of Colts Neck; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Rita Puglisi of Keansburg; a sister, Sally Helwig of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet; a sister in-law, Dolores Puglisi of Belford; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral service was held at St. George’s Church. Burial followed at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
Seymour Goldstein
Mr. Goldstein, 83, of Freehold, died Aug. 27, 2007, at Paul Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Manalapan before moving to Freehold 20 years ago. Prior to retiring in 1993, he was a salesman for Levine and Rabins, New York City, for 35 years. Mr. Goldstein served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of Congregation Sons of Israel, Manalapan, for 42 years. He was also a member of the Jewish War Veterans and the American Legion, as well as a past president of the Woodbridge Corvette Club. He was an extensive traveler and an avid New York Yankees fan. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Rita; a son and daughter-inlaw, Andrew and Ellen Goldstein of Manalapan; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mindy and Donald Conners of Freehold, Shari and Bobby Schmidt of Somerville, and Dina Goldstein of Freehold; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life was held at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Manalapan, followed by interment at Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, Englishtown. Memorial donations may be made to the Brain Injury Association of America, 1608 Spring Hill Road, Suite 110, Vienna, VA 22182, or visit www.biausa.org.