• Ronald K. “Ronnie” Gorbich

    Mr. Gorbich, 56, of Howell, died Nov. 8, 2012. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a maintenance man for Green Acres Manor. Before that, he worked for the Freehold Township Water Department. Mr. Gorbich was an exempt member and former chief of the Farmingdale Fire Department. His parents, Walter and Mary Gorbich, and a…

  • Tito J. Battaglini

    Mr. Battaglini, 87, of Howell, died Nov. 8, 2012, at Brandywine Assisted Living, Howell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. Prior to retiring, he was a bartender at Dom’s Lounge, Springfield, Pa. Before that, he was a draftsman for Baldwin Locomotive Works. Mr. Battaglini was predeceased…

  • Joseph D. Leone Jr.

    Mr. Leone, 53, of Howell, died Nov. 8, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, Born in Newark, he resided in South Plainfield, prior to moving to Howell 28 years ago. He was employed as a partner in the Pinnacle Benefits Group, Boonton. Mr. Leone was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Grieco) Leone; and…

  • Cassy Florence Yuhas

    Mrs. Yuhas, 92, of Englishtown, died Nov. 8, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. “Mom,” as she was affectionately called by all her friends and customers, operated the Manalapan Luncheonette for over 40 years until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, James Yuhas; and three children, Patricia, Richard, and Michael. Surviving are…

  • Barbara H. Rosman

    Mrs. Rosman, 85, of Monroe Township, died Nov. 24, 2012. She was born and raised in the East New York section of Brooklyn, N.Y. She worked in the garment industry in New York City prior to her marriage in 1958. Following her marriage, she became a homemaker. Mrs. Rosman lived in Forest Hills, Queens, before…

  • Joan L. Fenske

    Mrs. Fenske, 81, of Manalapan, died Oct. 30, 2012, at home. She was born in Newark and lived the majority of her life in New Jersey, including Elizabeth, and the last 20 years in Manalapan. She was a communicant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manalapan. Mrs. Fenske was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in…

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 28th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route…

  • He’s better than Fabio, in a pinch

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Some women long for a Fabio-type husband who not only opens their doors, but has a way with the dishes, while others pine for the Bob Villa type who can not only hang their shutters, but sell them a high-quality wrench. Although my husband, Pat, is more of a…

  • Fire company organizes supply drive for victims

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Social media played a key role in helping the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No. 1 and its Ladies Auxiliary organize a supply drive for victims of Post-Tropical Storm Sandy. Peggy Haas, whose husband, Craig, is a first lieutenant with the volunteer fire company, said the…

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