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  • William J. Walker

    Mr. Walker, 71, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 14, 2014, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark. He was a graduate of Manhattan College and earned a Master of Science degree from Fordham University. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a biomedical instrumentation sales representative for Tracor Northern, Madison, Wis.…

  • Vincent J. Colonna

    Mr. Colonna, 80, of Manalapan, died Jan. 16, 2014, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a vice president of foreign travel for Citibank, New York City. Mr. Colonna was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, in 2000; and a brother, Russ. Surviving are a daughter and a son-in-law, Rosemary…

  • Kenneth M. Thoens

    Mr. Thoens, 72, of Howell, died Jan. 19, 2014, at MediCenter of Neptune City. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Surviving are a daughter, Jenine M. Thoens-Tagliaferro, and a son-in-law, Mark Tagliaferro; his former wife, Elfriede Cackowski; two brothers, John Thoens and his wife, Mariam, and Thomas Thoens…

  • Photo

    A snow-covered trail at Holmdel Park, Holmdel, provided solace for a lone walker on Jan. 22. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Q&A

    Plug-in minivan with Sharon Peters Q: Some time ago I heard Nissan would be launching an all-electric minivan. We’ve had Nissans for years, and would like to go this way, but the last time I checked with the dealership they couldn’t say when the minivan would be coming. A: Probably fairly soon is the best…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Does anyone need some discus shoes? Lori Clinch I am not a hoarder. I just thought I would put that out there for folks who might be wondering. I do, however, like to repurpose and recycle, and I am the queen of reusing. Take boxes, for instance. If you need to mail a book, I’m…

  • Elizabeth F. McConnon

    Mrs. McConnon, 81, of Manalapan, died Dec. 28, 2013, at home. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Eugene; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eugene Jr. and Janice of Matawan, and Kevin of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Joseph Foley of Mission Viejo, Calif.; and two granddaughters. A funeral service was held at St. Thomas Lutheran…

  • Frances Yack

    Mrs. Yack, 82, of Manalapan, formerly of Clark, died Dec. 29, 2013, at Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, she was the owner and operator of Francesca’s in Clark for many years. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and John Sansone of New York City, and Lisa and Matthew Baran of Manalapan; and…

  • Mark N. Kelly

    Mr. Kelly, 90, of Howell, died Jan. 15, 2014, at Samaritan Hospice, Burlington City. He was employed as a teacher with the Sayreville Board of Education for 32 years. Mr. Kelly was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, receiving many medals. He was predeceased by two sisters, Nana Hlavaska…