Category: Suburban Opinion
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. MARY CARMODY FUNDERBURKE, 75, of Old Bridge died June 9 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Her husband, Clyde Funderburke, died in 1989, and a…
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Public is owed answers in light of transit troubles
Public is owed answers in light of transit troubles Will thousands of New Jersey commuters be left waiting for a ride? We really don’t know. Last week, Amtrak president David Gunn announced that the financially strapped national carrier may shut down its total operations if a loan for $200 million is not secured in three…
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Inspirational teachers help their students realize talents and dreams
At a time when we read and see a lot of negative stories about school budgets, educators and the quality of our children’s education, I’d like to spotlight two individual teachers worthy of recognition — Mrs. Chris Hilfman and Mr. Frank Batsch. They are chorus and band teachers and directors at Jonas Salk Middle School,…
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Family thankful for sympathy and generosity
We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of sympathy, concern and kindness shown to our family at Mike’s untimely death. Because of your generosity, donations have been made in Mike’s name to the American Heart Association and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We are truly fortunate to have so many wonderful people in our…
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Geese aren’t reading the signs in Sayreville’s Kennedy Park
Being an everyday jogger at Kennedy Park in Sayreville leads me to the following conclusion: Geese can’t read; otherwise, they’d be gone from the park and no longer fouling up the place with their byproducts. The sign upon entering the park indicates some type of geese deterrent is in effect. If anything, the population has…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. T. GILBERT FALLON of Old Bridge died May 27 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He served as an Old Bridge Township councilman from 1972-76,…
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First aid squads in critical condition
First aid squads in critical condition New Jersey is at a crossroads. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the state’s volunteer emergency response system is pushing its limits, and our communities must grapple with the possibility that the time of such exclusively volunteer effort is passing. That is unfortunate for several reason. For decades, communities…
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Shelter, rescue animals are in need of good homes, neutering
This is a reminder to everyone who is considering bringing a new pet into his or her home: Save a life and adopt a pet — don’t purchase one from a pet store or breeder. Every year in New Jersey alone, more than 50,000 animals are put to sleep because there are not enough homes.…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. JOANNE E. O’LEARY DONNELLY, 70, of South Amboy died May 26 at home. Prior to her retirement in 1992, she was employed for 30 years as a…
