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  • Little changes can make an environmental difference

    I recently attended the celebratory reception for the son of some good friends. The reception was very enjoyable and not over the top. Toward the end of the evening, as is common at bar mitzvahs, communions, Sweet 16’s, weddings, etc., the DJ gave out inflatable guitars, a variety of hats, and bracelets with colorful strobe…

  • Ermine Youssouf

    Mrs. Youssouf, 81, of Manalapan, died Jan. 9, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was born in Turkey and immigrated to the United States. Mrs. Youssouf was an embassy chef and renowned Turkish cook. Her husband, Kemal Youssouf, died in 1999. Surviving are a son, Michael Youssouf; two daughters…

  • Reader appreciates look back at paper’s 2008 missteps

    Kudos and many thanks for your look back at the typographical and grammatical gaffes and near-gaffes in the Dec. 30 issue of the News Transcript! As a former newspaper editor and writer, I particularly enjoyed your retrospective and greatly appreciate your ability to offer a humorous take on the past year’s editorial bloopers. (I also…

  • Lawrence Ambrose

    Mr. Ambrose, 96, of Manalapan, died Jan.13, 2009, at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he lived in Brooklyn and on Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to the Covered Bridge section of Manalapan 11 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manalapan. Mr. Ambrose…

  • Woodrow Richmond

    Mr. Richmond, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., died Jan. 7, 2009, at TideWell Hospice in Bradenton. He was a Merchant Marine and fought for his country during World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Richmond was a truck driver for the Teamsters Union in Jersey City for more than 30 years before retiring. He…

  • Eileen Quidore

    Mrs. Quidore, 72, of Hazlet, died Jan. 5, 2009. She had resided in Colts Neck before moving to Hazlet several months ago. She was an underwriter at Prudential Insurance Co., Holmdel, and an office manager for various doctors’ offices. Mrs.Quidore was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Quidore, in 2008. She is survived by six…

  • Pearl Kraus

    Mrs. Kraus, 97, of Freehold, died Jan. 15, 2009, at the Brookside Assisted Living, Freehold. Born in Freehold, she lived in Florida before moving to the area seven years ago. Mrs. Kraus was a professional dancer before her children were born. Her husband, Milton, died in July 2004. Surviving are her daughters, Elaine Stumer of…

  • Robert J. Dougherty III

    Mr. Dougherty, 52, of Hazlet, died Jan 10, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, following a battle with cancer. He was a manager at Qwest Communications, Edison. He is survived by his parents Robert J. and June Edwards Dougherty Jr.; his wife of 30 years, Cynthia Coyle Dougherty; his children, Jennifer and Robert IV;…

  • Rita M. LaBarbera Eichert

    Mrs. Eichert, 64, of Manalapan, died Jan. 21, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Palermo, Italy, she lived in Monroe before moving to Manalapan 22 years ago. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Michael; a daughter, Jennifer Crumley and her husband, Dan, of Summerville, S.C.; a son, Kenneth Vaccaro and his…