Category: Tri-Town Opinion

  • Samuel Griffis Karn

    Mr. Karn, 87, of Holmdel, died Nov. 10, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a claims adjuster and claims manager at LibertyMutual Insurance Co., South Plainfield, from 1947 until his retirement in 1985. During retirement, he was a stockman at Dearborn Farms, Holmdel, from 1985 to 2001. Mr. Karn was predeceased by his…

  • Lost in cyberspace

    Around Town • AMY ROSEN Sometimes I feel as if I am hanging by the tips of my fingers trying to keep up with technology in the 21st century. I would like to think I am pretty savvy, but who can keep up with all of the new developments? My 15-year-old son and his friends,…

  • Leslie Van Pelt

    Mr. Van Pelt, 81, of Middletown, died Nov. 5, 2009, at home. He was the owner of Van Pelt Upholstery, Red Bank. He was predeceased by a son, Chipper Van Pelt. Mr. Van Pelt is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beatrice Wolf Van Pelt; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Thomas Logue of…

  • Navy must kill plan for civilian housing

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN Ithink I am known as a person who tries to see all sides of a story. After almost three decades as a professional journalist, I can state with certainty that there are at least two sides to every story, and usually more than that. But I do not think…

  • Yvonne W. Kaufman

    Mrs. Kaufman, 91, of Eatontown, died Oct. 4, 2009, at Brandywine Assisted Living at the Sycamore, Shrewsbury. She resided in Pennsylvania prior to relocating to Lakewood in 1990, and Eatontown in 1996. She was a copywriter and program director at WVSC Radio Station, Somerset, Pa, for 24 years. She also hosted the show “Club News…

  • Mary E. Whelan

    Mrs. Whelan, 55, of Middletown, died Oct. 30, 2009, in Middletown. She was a teacher’s aide at Ocean Avenue School, Middletown, for 14 years and was also employed at the bakery department at Foodtown, Port Monmouth section of Middletown, for three years. She was predeceased by her husband, Terrance Whelan, in 1986; her father, Edward…

  • Joan Z. Fisher

    Mrs. Fisher, 75, of Long Branch, died Nov. 9, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. She was a crossing guard for the city of Long Branch the past 19 years. She was predeceased by two sisters, Lillian Andolino and Lorraine Fiore; and two grandsons, Sean Fisher and Michael Topham. She…

  • Kafton thanks friends who lent support

    Thanks to all of my friends and supporters for your tireless efforts while working on behalf of myself and Howard Tilis. Your time, energy and commitment inspired both of us and we will always be grateful for that. You dedicated untold hours making phone calls, distributing literature and getting the word out there and that…

  • William McCormick

    Mr. McCormick, 89, of Holmdel, died Nov. 2, 2009, at home. He was an exempt member of the Holmdel Fire Company No. 1, and the Holmdel Fire Police. Mr. McCormick was predeceased by a son-in-law, George Meissner. He is survived by his wife, Elinor “Ducky” Mc- Cormick; four daughters and one son-in-law, Carol Meissner of…