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  • James T. Savage

    Mr. Savage, 73, of Howell, formerly of Manalapan, died Dec. 6, 2013. He was a fireman at Engine Company 278, Brooklyn, N.Y., and retired from Engine Company 163, Staten Island N.Y., as a lieutenant after 27 years of service. Prior to that, he was a police officer for the New York Police Department. Mr. Savage…

  • An old friend never lets the family down

    Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET There are many ways to express your love for your children. We nurture them when they are young, invest in their college savings funds and make certain they are well-nourished. Some folks show their love by purchasing sporty vehicles for their offspring. Some choose fuel efficiency, and I have…

  • Responses show far-reaching impact of drug addiction

    A fter I lost my 21-year-old cousin Courtney to a heroin overdose in September, Greater Media Newspapers ran a column that I wrote about her life and the grief that overtook my family. I received numerous responses from readers, most of whom knew well the wreckage and heartbreak that heroin addiction spawns. Some lost children,…

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  • Writer offers support, resources

    Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…

  • George E. Arbach

    Mr. Arbach, 76, of Eatontown, died Dec. 8, 2013, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. He is survived by two brothers, Daniel of Forked River, and John of Millsboro, Del. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Englishtown, followed by interment…

  • Mary A. Reinig

    Mrs. Reinig, 93, of Freehold Township, formerly of Lake Worth, Fla., died Nov. 27, 2013, at Wedgwood Garden Care Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a secretary for the Palm Beach County Engineering Department, Palm Beach, Fla., for 15 years. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Casey, and her…

  • Anthony J. Dvoracsek

    Mr. Dvoracsek, 92, of Southbury, Conn., formerly of Colts Neck, died Nov. 30, 2013, at home. He was a World War II Army veteran and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a head tool and die maker at Ford Motor Company, Edison. He was predeceased by his…

  • Edith E. Noland

    Mrs. Noland, 86, of Far Hills, formerly of Howell, died Nov. 30, 2013 at Brandywine Senior Living at Middlebrook Crossing, Bridgewater. She was a secretary at the Carton Law Firm, Asbury Park. Mrs. Noland was predeceased by her husband, Pearl H. Noland Jr. Surviving are a son, Glenn Noland and his wife, Lynn, of Marlborough,…