Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Chester R. Swistock

    Mr. Swistock, 78, of Bayville, died Sept. 10, 2012, at Meridian Subacute Rehabilitation Center, Wall Township. He was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Elizabeth, Old Bridge, Howell, Freehold and Toms River before moving to Bayville in 2012. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a salesman for Whelan Pontiac, Freehold. Mr. Swistock was…

  • Letter writer should recheck ‘remarkable ignorance’

    The Sept. 19 News Transcript included a letter to the editor from George Spodak, wherein he talks about teaching tolerance. I have a couple of questions. Mr. Spodak says the vandalism (in the Monmouth Heights section of Manalapan) is “even more incomprehensible” because “Christianity is unmistakably derived … from the traditions of Judaism.” What is…

  • James E. Gallagher

    Mr. Gallagher, 80, of Marlboro, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Sept. 2, 2012. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Prior to retiring in 1981, he was employed as a captain for the New York City Department of Corrections for 20 years. Mr. Gallagher was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas…

  • All governments operate under a religious worldview

    A recent letter writer who claims to be a Christian makes this remarkable statement: “The laws should not be made based on religion and what God might think.” She goes on to say that the most important values she retained from her Christian upbringing are compassion and respect for all living things, which sentiments I…

  • Alma B. Marazita

    Mrs. Marazita, 85, of Howell, died Sept. 2, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to retiring, she was a bookkeeper for Industrial Controls in Wanamassa. Before that, she was a bookkeeper for Edgewood Dairy in Howell. Mrs. Marazita was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Biase “Benny” Marazita; and a sister,…

  • Bruce and Bon Jovi invited to Marlboro blues festival

    The following is an open letter to Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. Hey guys, I want to make sure that you were aware of our Blues and BBQ Festival to be held here in Marlboro on Sept. 29. This premier 10-hour event features some great talent, outrageous BBQ of many cultures, and a fabulous…

  • Alan “Big” Young

    Mr. Young, 64, of Manalapan, died Sept. 2, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Dover. Born in Newark, he lived in Edison before moving to Manalapan 30 years ago. He co-founded B&C Towing in Newark, a family owned business, more than 40 years ago. Mr. Young was predeceased by two sisters, Geneveve and Carolyn. Surviving are…

  • Joel L. Scolnick

    Mr. Scolnick, 67, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 9, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood before moving to Freehold 31 years ago. He owned and operated Original Electric in Freehold and recently worked at Home Depot, Freehold. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Marilyn; a son…

  • Arthur Shapiro

    Mr. Shapiro, 75, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 25, 2012, at Centrastate Medical Center, Freehold Township. He had resided in Freehold Township for the past 44 years. Prior to retiring three years ago, Mr. Shapiro was a partner at R&S Sales Co., New York City, a manufacturer and seller of women’s and men’s slippers and…