• Susan E. Duenas

    Ms. Duenas, 28, of Pasadena, Calif., died Jan. 18, 2013. She graduated from Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Kean University, Union, and a Master of Business Administration from Georgian Court University, Lakewood. Surviving are her parents, Michael and Rita Duenas of Freehold; two brothers, Shawn…

  • Phyllis Marie Brown Smith

    Mrs. Smith, 81, of Holly Hill, Fla., formerly of Freehold, died Jan. 16, 2013. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mrs. Smith was a former secretary for the head of Naval communications at the Pentagon. She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Woodrow; and two sisters, Margaret and Carolyn. Surviving are her husband of 51 years,…

  • Inez Keller

    Mrs. Keller, 85, of Freehold Township, died Jan. 16, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, she was an IBM keypunch operator for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey. Surviving are her husband, Jack; three daughters, Joanne Riker and her husband, John, of Forked River, Janice Trapanese and her husband, Joseph, of…

  • Salvatore Laura

    Mr. Laura, 89, of Middletown, died Jan. 7, 2013, at home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1923. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa, in 1983; and a daughter, Diane Benson. He is survived by a daughter, Lorraine Laura, of Middletown; three granddaughters; a greatgrandson; two brothers, Robert Laura and his wife, Marie,…

  • Children invited to special event

    FREEHOLD — Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day for romance, a day for love and a day for sweethearts, but this year, at least in Freehold Borough, Valentine’s Day will be a day to celebrate children in the community. From 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Bryon Kim, the owner of the Mellon Farms supermarket,…

  • Colts Neck seeks to adjust development regulations

    COLTS NECK — In response to a presentation delivered by the township planner in 2012, the Colts Neck Township Committee has introduced a set of ordinances that aim to alter municipal development regulations. The ordinances are slated to modify township code regarding drive-through retail establishments, performance guarantees and building height limits. The committee introduced the…

  • Orchids will be on display

    Thousands of colorful flowers will brighten cold winter days at the 16th annual orchid show presented by the Deep Cut Orchid Society. The largest orchid show in the tri-state area is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 10, at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. Exhibit hours are Thursday 1-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday…

  • Council taps board members

    MARLBORO — Members of the Marlboro Township Council voted at the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting to appoint a number of residents to municipal boards and committees. Councilman Scott Metzger will now sit on the Planning Board as a Class III member. Metzger replaces Councilman Frank LaRocca in that position. The board hears development applications that…

  • Scholarships offered to women by AAUW

    Applications are now being accepted for two $2,000 scholarships given by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women. (AAUW). The scholarships are the Lew Williams Scholarship and the Leila Sulkes Scholarship. Applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older, and reside in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold…

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