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  • Anita Christine Nielson

    Mrs. Nielson, 48, of Howell, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was employed as a surgical nurse for Meridian Health Care System for 25 years, most recently working in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was predeceased by her father, Michael J. Scotto, in 1999. Surviving are her husband, Darin Nielson; three sons, Gatlin, Brent…

  • School bus safety in N.J. is a joint effort

    A s students gather at bus stops across New Jersey for the new school year, it is important to stress that school bus safety is a top priority for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). By requiring all school transportation vehicles to pass through a meticulous inspection process and drivers to meet specific, mandated…

  • WRITER’S CORNER

    Sid Bernstein was a friend and a memorable man Maureen Daye I nexplicably, Sid Bernstein made a tremendous change in my life before he died last month at the age of 95. Out of the blue, I came to serve as his publicist for six years and he became a dear friend. When I first…

  • Eleanor Scott

    Mrs. Scott, 83, of Freehold, died Aug. 16, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was a homemaker and also worked at East Brunswick High School. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and William Maharty. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Frederick David Scott; two daughters, Kimberley Lanouette and her husband,…

  • Mario G. Palmieri

    Mr. Palmieri, 93, of Manalapan, died Aug. 26, 2013, at Pine Brook Care Center, Manalapan. Born in Boston, he lived in Marlboro before moving to Manalapan two years ago. Prior to retiring, he was a professional engineer, land surveyor and planner. He held a doctorate in jurisprudence and an engineering degree. Mr. Palmieri was predeceased…

  • Thomas P. Shea

    Mr. Shea, 96, of Manalapan, died Sept. 7, 2013. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, rose to the rank of technical sergeant, and landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy. He became a recipient of many medals, including the European-African-Middle Eastern service medal, the American Defense Service…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Sweet payback for Mr. Early Riser Lori Clinch I think my beloved spouse and I are perfect for each other. I tear things apart and he fixes them. I cook and he eats it. He has mastered the art of pretending to listen and I just adore chatting things up. He has even learned the…

  • Christine “Teene” Somay

    Mrs. Somay, 93, of Howell, died Aug. 26, 2013, at home. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Somay was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1993. She is survived by family and friends. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to…

  • CODA

    Sept. 11, 2001: the memories still vivid after 12 long years Greg Bean A s I write this on Sept. 13, my emotional tank is running on empty and I’m sure many of yours are as well. The first week of September is a time of somber remembrance around here, and as the dark nights…