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  • Marie Murdy

    Mrs. Murdy, 81, of Howell, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Newark and had lived in Hazlet before moving to Howell more than 40 years ago. Mrs. Murdy was an avid photographer who also loved gardening. She was predeceased by her husband, John G., on Jan.…

  • Students learn horrors, challenges of injuries

    Two men share advice on avoiding spinal cord injuries BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Tom Spadaro and Sam Spencer want to make sure that children do not end up like them. Although the two men have learned to live happy and healthy lives after suffering major spinal cord injuries, they paid a visit to the…

  • Josephine Barbara Mack Gibney

    Mrs. Gibney, 85, of River Edge, died Dec. 30, 2007. Born in Philadelphia, she was the fifth daughter of Barbara and Alexander Mack and the sister of Mary, Helen, Laura, Alice, Theodore and Arthur. Mrs. Gibney graduated from St. Monica’s Catholic High School in Philadelphia and in late 1944 enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps…

  • Red State/Blue State

    Is Rudy’s campaign like three-day-old tuna fish? DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Dave: I know this might upset your…

  • Charles E. Suydam

    Mr. Suydam, 76, of Marlboro, died Jan. 19, 2008, at home. Born in Old Bridge, he was a lifelong resident of Marlboro. Mr. Suydam was a carpenter with Carpenters Local No. 1006, Milltown, for 57 years. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kelly Suydam, and a brother, Marvin Suydam. Surviving are his wife, Jean Conover…

  • Feb. 1 event calls attention to heart problems in women

    It’s time to put your red dress on. Or a red scarf or red blouse, jacket, socks or tie. It’s time to love your heart. I am like many of the women you know. I could be your sister, your wife, your best friend, your neighbor or daughter. I could be your mother. I’m also…

  • Charles Michael Erndl

    Mr. Erndl, 59, of North Augusta, S.C., died Jan. 6, 2008, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Ga. Born in New York, he grew up in Englishtown and spent most of his life traveling with the U.S. military.Mr. Erndl, who served in the VietnamWar, settled with his family in theAugusta area in 1983 after retiring from the…

  • Coda

    Toll hikes the last trick of a very desperate man GREG BEAN To understand just how confused many New Jersey residents are over Gov. Jon Corzine’s plan to dramatically increase the fees on the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads, take a look at the man on the street interviews in the Jan. 24…

  • Bart William Lombardo Jr.

    Mr. Lombardo, 60, of Freehold, died Jan. 21, 2008, at home. Born in Newark, he had resided in Freehold for most of his life. Mr. Lombardo was employed for 18 years by Freehold Raceway as a mutuel clerk. He was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Dr. Bart Lombardo. Surviving are a son, Bart Lombardo;…