Category: Independent Opinion

  • Thomas Sengebush

    Mr. Sengebush, 66, of Middletown, died Dec. 6, 2009, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was employed at Anheuser Busch for 25 years, retiring in 1998. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen Sengebush; two daughters, Nadine Pirie of the Lincroft section of Middletown, and Kimberly Finnegan of Middletown; a son,…

  • Matawan 5K Turkey Trot, Walk a huge success

    Over four years ago the Matawan Recreation Commission had the vision of creating an event that would not only raise funds for the parks in town, but would create a fun-filled family-like atmosphere that would be centered around the friendly competition, of a 5K race. This vision has become a Thanksgiving weekend tradition in Matawan…

  • Marie Lovelace

    Mrs. Lovelace, 80, formerly of Keyport and Middletown, died Dec. 10, 2009, at Jersey Shore Care Center, Eatontown. She was employed part time in fashion sales. Mrs. Lovelance was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Lovelace; two brothers, Philip Bellotto and Vincent Bellotto; and three sisters, Rose Moyer, Pauline Ray and Lillian Taylor. She is survived…

  • Bell Labs decisions will change lives of Holmdel residents

    These past months, I have read about the many issues Holmdel has decided to air in this newspaper, and it’s starting to concern me. Living just 400 feet from Holmdel in Lincroft, the actions Holmdel decides to take with regard to Bell Labs will most certainly change the lives of Holmdelers as well as folks…

  • William M. Oeckel

    Mr. Oeckel, 64, of Montgomery, Ala., died Dec. 13, 2009, at home. He had resided in Middletown Township before relocating to Montgomery five years ago. Mr. Oeckel was a heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Union Local 825, Little Falls, for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of 36 years,…

  • Lucy Arnold

    Mrs. Arnold, 85, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Dec. 17, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frederick Gissubel; and her husband, Eldrith Arnold. She is survived by four daughters and two sonsin law, Carolyn and Ronald King of St. Mary’s, Ga.; JoAnn and Gerald…

  • Genevieve Hafturewicz

    Mrs. Hafturewicz, 89, of Hazlet, died Dec. 9, 2009, at Briarwood Care Center, South Amboy. She was a jewelry factory worker at Englehardt Industries, Newark, for several years, retiring 25 years ago. Mrs. Hafturewicz was predeceased by her husband, Edward Hafturewicz, in 1988. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Graceland Memorial Park,…

  • Margaret Bohn Sturges

    Mrs. Sturges, 77, of Middletown, died Dec. 6, 2009, at home. Before her retirement, she was a secretary for the Middletown Township Board of Education for 25 years. Mrs. Sturges was predeceased by her husband, Walter E. Sturges; and a brother, Raymond J. Bohn. She is survived by a son, Mark W. Sturges of Middletown;…

  • Pantry extends thanks for Thanksgiving effort

    The Matawan Community Food Pantry would like to thank the following groups for making Thanksgiving 2009 brighter for some local families. Boy Scout Troop No. 66 in Matawan, Boy Scout Troop No. 92 in Hazlet, Cross of Glory Nursery School in Aberdeen, Girl Scout Troop No. 896 inAberdeen, members of First Presbyterian Church in Matawan…