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  • Susan E. Traendly

    Ms. Traendly, 48, of Howell, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was employed as a cook and receptionist for the FountainView Care Center, Lakewood. Surviving are her mother, Myra Hadgkiss and her husband, Thomas, of Howell; two daughters, Debra Jean Jarmolinski of Lakewood, and Sabrina Myra Jarmolinski of Howell;…

  • Theresa Cocuzza

    Mrs. Cocuzza, 98, of Howell, formerly of Carteret, Toms River and Edison, died Dec. 21, 2013. She was employed as a seamstress for I.L.G.W.U., Newark. Mrs. Cocuzza was predeceased by her husband, Philip Cocuzzo, in 1976; a brother; four sisters; and a son-in-law, Jerry, in 2012. Surviving are a daughter, Florence Duhigg of Howell, and…

  • John Patrick Mullin

    Mr. Mullin, 87, of Tinton Falls, died Dec. 18, 2013, at home. He was a funeral director and owned the L.V. Mullin and Son Funeral Home in Newark and Union for many years before retiring. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Ann Mullin. He…

  • Josephine Valdes

    Mrs. Valdes, 87, of Freehold Township, died Dec. 21, 2013. She was born in Cuba and came to the United States in 1956. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Valdes was employed as a seamstress for La Louise Bridals, Irvington, and Stan Sommer, Westfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Jose Valdes. Surviving are three children, Josephine…

  • Preschool starts computer lab

    MANALAPAN — Administrators at the Ivy League Preschool, Manalapan, recently announced that the school has instituted a new computer lab for its pupils. The preschool has partnered with Manalapan High School and students from the high school will help to instruct the youngsters. During a recent visit from the high school students, the Ivy League’s…

  • No wheat, no problems

    Dr. William Davis, author of the bestselling book, ‘Wheat Belly’ says cut out the wheat, feel better. Here’s why. By Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman CTW Features A couple years ago, Dr.William Davis published “Wheat Belly,” (Rodale Books, 2011) a book on the health risks of wheat he discovered while working as a cardiologist. The wheat he studied…

  • Improved gynecologic cancer care is available through robotic surgery

    The use of robotic surgical procedures in the management of gynecology and gynecologic oncology patients has increased significantly over the past five years. Robotic surgery has gained popularity with women and surgeons alike due to fast recovery and improved surgical outcomes.This necessitates surgeons to gain the knowledge and expertise in the application of robotic surgery…

  • Know when your senior parent or loved one may need assisted living

    By Abhijit Chatterjee, M.D. Just because senior parents or loved ones are showing signs of aging does not mean their quality of life has to diminish.This might be the time to consider a more supportive environment for them, which can help to continue, or even boost their enjoyment of daily living. Today there are various…

  • Q&A

    Head gear with Sharon Peters Q: This may sound bizarre, but given that we know teen drivers are often badly injured or killed the first year of driving because they haven’t had time to develop skills, wouldn’t it make sense to require them to wear some sort of head protector, like helmets, for the first…