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  • Resident likes Congressman Holt’s hands-on attitude

    The question is, “Why am I voting for Rush Holt for Congress?” The answer is easy, for Rush Holt is a “hands-on” man. He is not the invisible man, but very visible and accessible to his constituents. Sometimes I think he must have been cloned, as he appears at so many different meetings within the…

  • Clematis J. Novobilski

    Mrs. Novobilski, 75, of Honesdale, Pa., died Sept. 29, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. She was born in Freehold and had resided in Wanamassa before moving to Honesdale 15 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. Novobilski Sr. in 2002. Surviving are two sons, Thomas A. Novobilski Jr. of Wanamassa, and…

  • Know the warning signs of a heart attack

    In 2008, I came down with a bad case of sinusitis. I became extremely dehydrated and had to call 911 for help. After being rushed to the hospital for fluids, I mentioned that I was experiencing some discomfort under my left breast. It wasn’t painful, just uncomfortable. Doctors ordered additional testing and I was told…

  • Ronald T. Costanzo

    Mr. Costanzo, 55, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 30, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He earned a master’s degree from Monmouth University, West Long Branch. He was employed as a computer analyst for Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, for 15 years before becoming a consultant for Allies Inc. in Hamilton. Surviving are two…

  • Parents thank first responders who assisted their son

    On Aug. 22 our son was involved in a very serious car accident at the intersection of Route 537 and Redwood Lane in Freehold Township. He had to be extricated from the car and was unconscious during that time. We would like to send our sincere thanks to the Freehold Township fire department, police department…

  • Richard E. Loock Jr.

    Mr. Loock, 71, of Colts Neck, died Sept. 21, 2010, at his daughter’s home in Parlin. He was a U.S. Army veteran. For the past seven years, Mr. Loock drove a school bus for the Colts Neck Township schools. Prior to that, he was the owner of the Hello Deli in Staten Island, N.Y., and…

  • Elizabeth “Betty” M. Rodgers

    Mrs. Rodgers, 87, of Howell, died Sept. 15, 2010, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson. Prior to her 1988 retirement, she was employed as a secretary for Hoffman-Koos, Eatontown, for 25 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Rodgers Sr., in 1974; and a son, Herbert Rodgers Jr., in 1972. Surviving are a son, Will…

  • Donald L. Ronan

    Mr. Ronan, 77, of Manalapan, died Sept. 21, 2010, at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ronan received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Newark College of Engineering (NCE) and a master’s degree in business administration from Seton Hall University, South Orange. Prior…

  • Mal Silverman

    Mr. Silverman, 74, of Freehold, died Sept. 24, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune. He was self-employed with the Dayton Group as a pensions employment and personnel recruiter. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace Silverman. Surviving are his two sons, Andrew and Barry; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lee and Daniel Gaynor; and a…