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Daniel S. Meredith
Mr. Meredith, 36, of North Brunswick, died Dec. 22, 2009, at home. He was predeceased by his father, Edward J. Meredith, who was a resident of Matawan, in 2006. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Donahue of Rotonda West, Fla,; a brother, Edward W. Meredith of River Vale; two sisters, Susan Manhire of Colts…
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Marie Virginia Black
Mrs. Black, 86, of Middletown, died Jan. 4, 2010, at home. She was a former professional roller skater. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James T. Black Sr.; five children, James T. Jr. of Atlantic Highlands, Bonnie G. Thompson of Middletown, Cheryl and Dennis Keefe of the Lincroft section of Middletown, Debra…
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Old love vs. new: Is one really better than the other?
Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO I’m a people watcher. I think many writers are. We observe gestures, facial expressions, body language, and many times create stories around what we see. I created one such story around an older couple I see from my apartment window. He has gray hair. So does she. He’s tall…
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Elizabeth Adams
Mrs. Adams, 82, of Freehold, died Jan. 9, 2010, at home. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Belford and Middletown before settling to Surrey Downs, Freehold, in 1997. She was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Middletown. Mrs. Adams was predeceased by her husband, Robert; and…
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Carol S. Shaffer Kessler
Mrs. Kessler, 67, of Manalapan, died Jan. 7, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold. She had resided in Aberdeen and in Seneca, Pa., before relocating to Manalapan three years ago. Mrs. Kessler was predeceased by her husband, Carl W. Kessler, in 1999. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis C. and Terri Kessler…
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Stephen Lazewski
Mr. Lazewski, 94, of Manalapan, died Dec. 29, 2009. He was chief pilot for Princeton University and ran its Civilian Pilot Training Program prior to World War II. Mr. Lazewski then became a captain for Trans World Airlines and flew in the Air Transport Command during World War II. Mr. Lazewski retired from flying in…
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January’s lament: Weight loss and taxes
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH This may be enough to make you shake your head with a proverbial tsk tsk. But not only have I NOT adorned the abode with Valentine’s hearts, but I’ll be danged if all of the Christmas décor isn’t hanging around in every nook and cranny. I have garland…
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Wade P. “Lefty” Carr
Mr. Carr Sr., 81, of Freehold, died Dec. 22, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a lineman for Jersey Central Power and Light Co., Hightstown, before his retirement 40 years ago. Mr. Carr, a master plug maker and the creator of the famous “Lefty” fishing lure, was a communicant of St.…
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Alice McDermott-Pitchell
Mrs. McDermott-Pitchell, 80, of Rumson, died Dec. 29, 2009. She resided in Edison, and Seaville, prior to retiring to New Port Richey, Fla. She was predeceased by first husband, Kenneth B. McDermott; her husband, Harry O. Pitchell; and a sister, Adele Dexter. She is survived by five children, J. Duncan McDermott of Woodbine, Damian McDermott…
