Category: Independent Opinion

  • Irene “Renee” S. Wilhalme

    Mrs. Wilhalme, 77, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Nov. 25, 2009, at King James Care Center, Navesink section of Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 1980; a brother, William Szymanski; and two sisters, Helen Baussmann and Dorothy Marsico. Mrs. Wilhalme is survived by four sons and daughtersin law, Richard and…

  • Colleen M. Rathburn

    Mrs. Rathburn, 60, of Middletown, died Nov. 24, 2009, at N.Y. Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City. She was employed in customer service at GGS Book Services, Atlantic Highlands, for 19 years. Mrs. Rathburn was predeceased by a daughter, Colleen M. Rathburn, in 2008. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, James Rathburn; a son,…

  • Gretchen A. Howley

    Mrs. Howley, of Keyport and Gouldsboro, Pa., died Nov. 27, 2009, at her home in Gouldsboro. She was an executive secretary for the emergency department at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Prior to that, she was a magazine editor in Washington, D.C. She was predeceased by her father, George Conover Armstrong; and a sister, Barbara Haupt.…

  • Michael E. Haley

    Mr. Haley, 51, of Holmdel, died Nov. 28, 2009. He was as a captain for U.S. Airways for the past 23 years. Prior to that, he was a co-captain at Piedmont Airlines and a flight instructor at Marlboro Airport. Mr. Haley was predeceased by his mother, Theresa Haley. He is survived by his wife of…

  • Global warming is just a ‘dash’ of hot sauce away

    Coda • GREG BEAN The office holiday party was last week, and to everyone’s pleasure, it was potluck. Attendees were encouraged to bring their favorite dishes and, man, did they come through. There was a whole cubicle filled with hot, main-course dishes. Another was filled with salads. Another was crammed with desserts. Lots of the…

  • Brendan J. Gallagher

    Brendan Gallagher, 14, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died Nov. 29, 2009, at home. He had resided in Middletown prior to relocating to Lincroft in 2004. Brendan was a graduate of Middletown Village School and Thompson Junior High School. Surviving are his parents, James and Carolyn Danaher Gallagher; two brothers and one sister, Patrick,…

  • Register by Dec. 18 for Y-Kids Camps in Hazlet, Matawan

    The Community YMCA Children’s Achievement Centers at 201 Broad St., Matawan, and 745 Poole Ave. and Route 36, Hazlet, have announced various activities for children during holiday breaks from school. Deadline to register is Dec. 18. Y-Kids Vacation Camps for children in grades K-6 Dec. 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at both locations. Programs…

  • Connie McCloskey

    Mrs. McCloskey of Middletown, died Dec. 1, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Red Bank prior to relocating to Middletown. Mrs. McCloskey was a display manager at American Greeting Card Co. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Thomas; and a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Kimberly of Waldwick.…

  • St. John Vianney celebrates the season by giving

    HOLMDEL — St. John Vianney High School (SJVHS) is continuing its tradition of holiday charity gift drives and collections. Students and faculty members will be buying gift cards, toys and other wish-list items for local community members in need for the Keansburg-based Project Paul. Project Paul food pantry distributes food to more than 1,600 people…