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WELDON WHITE, 70, of Millstone died Sept. 9 at Community Care Behavioral Center, Freehold. Mr. White was a lifelong resident of the area. Graveside services were held at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent section of Manalapan.
MICHAEL J. ADORNETTO, 89, of Marlboro died Sept. 5 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Hoboken, he had lived in Jersey City before moving to Marlboro in 1987. Mr. Adornetto was a railroad worker for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, Hoboken, where he was employed for 50 years before his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a communicant of St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Marlboro; a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1509, Lyndhurst; and a member of Deborah Hospital Auxiliary. Mr. Adornetto was predeceased by his wife, Anna, who died in 1999; and a brother, Charles, who died in 2001. Surviving are two sons, Joseph R. of Marlboro and John M. of Howell; a sister, Katherine Elia of Eatontown; and a grandson. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Gabriel’s Church, followed by entombment at Forest Green Park Mausoleum, Marlboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville 07834.
CATHERINE A. LAWRENCE, 83, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 6 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Lakewood, she had lived in Upper Freehold Township before moving to Freehold Township in 1949. Mrs. Lawrence was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Siloam Methodist Church, Freehold Township, and a member of the Freehold Township Independent Fire Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Lawrence was predeceased by her husband, Gordon M., who died in 1970. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Miller C. and Frances of Freehold Township; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. The Rev. Lynn Wilson officiated at the funeral services, which were followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township.