Category: Independent Opinion

  • Finance committee is needed in Middletown

    In a recent letter regarding Committeeman Sean Byrnes’ proposal to create a finance committee in Middletown, the writer failed to understand Mr. Byrnes’ reasoning and the real value that a finance committee would provide to Middletown taxpayers. Committeeman Byrnes and Committeeman Patrick Short have been advocating a finance committee for more than a year. Mr.…

  • Lois Ruth Maymon

    Mrs. Maymon, 80, of Holmdel, died June 30, 2009, at the Care One Center, Holmdel, following a battle with cancer. She was a medical assistant and office manager for 23 years for Dr. Thomas E. Baumlin at Holmdel Pediatrics. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gilbert W. Maymon; a brother, Dr. Charles…

  • Patricia “Patsy” McCrane

    Mrs. McCrane of Middletown, died July 2, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Little Silver and Sea Bright prior to relocating to Middletown. She also resided briefly in London. She was an interior decorator for 20 years in New York and London. She was a member of the National Association of…

  • Joseph Cresci

    Mr. Cresci, 95, of Hazlet, died July 8, 2009, at home. He was a farmer with Cresci Brothers Farm, Hazlet. He was predeceased by two brothers, Angelo J. Cresci, in 1987, and Albert Cresci, in 2002. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Roman…

  • Jeanette Lang

    Mrs. Lang, 49, of Middletown, died July 8, 2009. She was predeceased by a brother, John. She is survived by her husband, Brian Lang; a son, Brian Jr., and a daughter, Candace, all of Middletown; and a grandson. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

  • Eugenia “Jean” Cerlin Giannetti Austin

    Mrs. Austin, 67, of Hazlet, died June 23, 2009, at home. She was a schoolteacher in Newark before becoming a homemaker. She was predeceased by her father, Arthur Cerlin. She is survived by her husband, Philip Austin; two sons, Robert P. Giannetti of Union Beach, and John A. Giannetti of Hazlet; two daughters, Roberta K.…

  • Robert Webster

    Mr. Webster, 89, of Hazlet, died June 22, 2009, at home. He was a fireman in Jersey City for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rose O’Connor Webster; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Kathleen Webster of Sayreville, Brian and Judy Webster of Morganville, Timothy and Susan…

  • Marjorie A. Spille

    Mrs. Spille, 75, of Middletown, died July 2, 2009, in Red Bank. She resided in Matawan and Sea Bright prior to relocating to Middletown in 1997. She was a volunteer for The Salvation Army of Matawan for over 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, John Wallace Spille, in 1989. She is survived by…

  • Photo

    On June 21, the Oak Hill Players, a percussion ensemble at Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft made up of 15 students in grades 5-8, performed on the stage of Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. Under the direction of music teacher, Kelly Tyma, the ensemble was invited by Anchi Lin, the president…