Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • Peter R. DiPaolo

    Mr. DiPaolo, 78, of Jackson, died Sept. 18, 2011, at home. Prior to retiring in 1997, he was a supervisor in the graphics department for Ernst & Young, New York City. Mr. DiPaolo served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette DiPaolo; a son,…

  • for the record 

    Manalapan resident John Castronovo, who spoke about an increase in the cost of a commuter parking permit during the Sept. 14 meeting of Manalapan Township Committee, is a certified fraud examiner. An article in the Sept. 28 News Transcript incorrectly identified Castronovo as a certified financial management professional.

  • Douglas M. Hine

    Mr. Hine, 61, of Jackson, formerly of Howell and Freehold, died Sept. 22, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a field operations supervisor for Acme Markets for over 40 years. Mr. Hine was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1968 to 1970. Surviving are his wife of 39 years,…

  • Hornik, Marder and LaRocca have earned a second term

    From 1964-68, I served as a volunteer staff associate for U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. It was not until Jon Hornik became mayor of Marlboro and created the Teen Advisory Council (“TAC”) that I saw this type of community based volunteer program replicated on a grand scale. Under the able leadership of Deputy Mayor Larry…

  • Elizabeth M. Gunther

    Mrs. Gunther, 99, of Howell, died Sept. 23, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. A certified public accountant, she graduated from Rider College’s former Trenton location. Mrs. Gunther was a direct descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. She was predeceased by her husband, James Gunther, in 1967; and a…

  • Shelters are the best place to find a canine companion

    October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and here are five reasons why shelters are the best place to find a canine companion. Shelters everywhere are overflowing with loving, healthy and friendly dogs of every age, size and personality. Most shelters have adoption counselors available to help match prospective guardians with the perfect animal for…

  • Harold J. Bowman

    Mr. Bowman, 84, of Marlboro, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Sept. 28, 2011, at home. He served as a cryptographic technician in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of a Victory Medal. Prior to retiring in 1978, he worked for the New York Department of Sanitation in New York City. He then worked for…