Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Wallace J. Barnes

    Mr. Barnes, 86, of Marlboro, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died June 25, 2012, at home. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Barnes worked as a seaman on the New York waterways for 46 years, retiring as a captain on the Governor’s Island ferry. He…

  • People opened their hearts to woman in need

    I want to extend my sincerest thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated in the recent wine and cheese tasting benefit to help a Marlboro mom who is fighting cancer. It was a day brightened by love, generosity and a spirit of community shared by friends, neighbors and strangers in an effort to support a…

  • Peter Francesconi

    Mr. Francesconi, 58, of Barnegat, died June 26, 2012, in Neptune. He worked as an engineering tech for the federal government at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck. Mr. Francesconi was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Dolores Francesconi, and a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Ken Laretto. Surviving are a sister and…

  • Theresa J. Werneking

    Mrs. Werneking, 96, of Howell, died June 21, 2012, at Care One Center, Wall Township. She was employed as a seamstress for the Rockettes at the Radio City Music Hall, New York City. She was also employed by the New York Central Railroad as a foreperson. Her love of children led her to become a…

  • Board grants request to fly the American flag

    I would like to thank the News Transcript for its interest and help with my attempt to fly the American flag on my doorpost. The positive response I received from my neighbors after they read my letter to the editor played a huge part in the Masters at Knob Hill Board of Trustees decision. I…

  • Philip D. Guth

    Mr. Guth, 64, of Freehold Township, died June 28, 2012, at home. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1969. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the Colts Neck School District Board of Education in the Building and Grounds Department. Mr. Guth is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Shields Guth; two…

  • Elwood “Tom” Thompson Jr.

    Mr. Thompson, 75, of Sophia, N.C., formerly of Jackson, died May 24, 2012, at Hospice Home at High Point, High Point, N.C. He attended Lakewood High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Prior to retiring, Mr. Thompson was employed as an automotive technician specialist for Davis Chevrolet, Lexington, N.C. Before that, he was…

  • Here is a suggestion: Vote out all incumbents

    I fully agree with Tom Mitchell’s July 11 letter to the editor (“Another Step In An Intrusive Government”) about how monstrous and intrusive our fascist federal government has become. But in suggesting term limits as the first step in taking back control, he misses the bigger picture. Without the possibility of reelection, why should an…

  • Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado

    CODA GREG BEAN Almost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams or less of pot a civil penalty —…