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  • Dorothy L. Gregowitz

    Ms. Gregowitz, 85, of Freehold, formerly of Hopelawn and Metuchen, died Sept. 3, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She worked as an assistant casting director for her brother, John, for 40 years. She was predeceased by four brothers, Julius Gregowitz, James Gregowitz, John Gregowitz and Anton Gregowitz; and a sister, Josephine Gregowitz Swartz.…

  • Legalization would send unhealthy message

    A s someone who shapes public policy and works to keep children healthy, safe and drug-free, I am often asked to explain my opposition to legalizing marijuana. It is best explained with a twist on the iconic “Field of Dreams” phrase, “If you build it, they will come.” When it comes to marijuana, the facts…

  • IN THE NEWS

    ‘We will never forget’ Mark Rosman A s the sun set over the Manalapan municipal complex on the evening of Sept. 11, family members and friends of the local residents who were killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, gathered to remember and to honor their loved ones. They stood at attention in…

  • 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…

  • Jean M. McCann

    Mrs. McCann, 76, of Eatontown, died Aug. 19, 2013. She had worked at Guttenplan’s Bakery, Eatontown and Long Branch, and was a school bus driver for the West Long Branch Board of Education and Shore Regional High School until her retirement in 2003. She was a volunteer with the Oakhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She…