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Robert B. Pehler
Mr. Pehler, 78, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, died Oct. 8, 2008, at home. He was an ironworker and a member of Ironworkers Local No. 11, Essex County, for 50 years, retiring in 1990. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Pehler. Mr. Pehler is survived by a son, James of Colonia; five daughters…
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FRHSD hockey boosters appreciate support from Mayor Roth
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Manalapan Mayor Michelle Roth for her time and persistent effort as a public servant in Manalapan, on behalf of the many grateful families, friends and neighbors of Regional Ice Hockey Association. The children of Manalapan have benefited, along with the children of our neighboring towns, Freehold…
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George Walter Travis
Mr. Travis, 85, of Colts Neck, died Oct. 5, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and resided in Colts Neck for the past 42 years. Mr. Travis was a graduate of Pratt Institute. Prior to his retirement, he was a member of the technical staff at Bell…
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Son has no chance of outsmarting this mom
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Lots of people like to get a good jolt in the morning with a cup of coffee. Me, I like to put one of the kids behind the wheel of the family sedan and fear for my life as he runs red lights and takes square corners. There…
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Elivira M. Fava
79, a resident of Freehold Township since 1992 Mrs. Fava was born in Brooklyn, NY and had lived there until moving to Freehold Township in 1992. Mrs. Fava was a volunteer in the Thrift Shop at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold. She was also a member of the Senior Center and Friendship Club, both of…
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Walter Hammerstone
lifelong Howell resident, was foreman for the Howell Township Public Works Department for 33 years Mr. Hammerstone was born in Howell and was a lifelong Howell resident. He was a foreman for the Howell Township Public Works Dept. for 33 years retiring in 1992. Mr. Hammerstone was a member of the Ardena Baptist Church. He…
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Gerard J. Matton
Mr. Matton, 57, a resident of Manalapan for 27 years, died Sept. 26, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Red Bank, he had formerly resided in Middletown and Leonardo. Mr. Matton was a compounder for IFF, Union Beach, for 38 years until his retirement in 2006. He was predeceased by his parents,…
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R. Geneva “Pat” Spishock
Mrs. Spishock, 86, of East Brunswick, died Sept. 25, 2008, at home. Prior to retiring, she was a substitute teacher for the East Brunswick public schools. Her husband, Michael, and a daughter, U.S. Navy Capt. Patricia M. Spishock, predeceased her. Surviving are two daughters, Gloria Knoblock, Phoenix, Ariz., and Cindy Criss and her husband, Robert,…
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Manalapan residents deserve to hear a debate among candidates
The time-honored tradition of full debates between candidates has been breached by the Republican candidates for Township Committee in Manalapan. The Republican candidates refused to participate in the format proposed by the League of Women Voters because it would permit the candidates to respond directly to the statements made by each other on the issues…
