• Championships have followed EB’s Cram throughout her career

    BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent East Brunswick High School’s Sam Mattis (above) became just the third thrower in the history of the NJSIAA Meet of Champions to win three straight discus championships on June 11 at Old Bridge High School. The University of Pennsylvania-bound senior won by more than 30 feet with a best throw measuring…

  • Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host its third annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 in Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. Trophies awarded will include Best Custom, Best Orphaned, Best Truck, Best in Show and People’s Choice. There will be refreshments, giveaways, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Vehicle-registration fee…

  • Julius Herczeg

    Mr. Herczeg, 86, of South River, formerly of Woodbridge, died June 14, 2012, in Alameda Center, PerthAmboy. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresia Judt Herczeg, and by a granddaughter, Stephanie Gerardi. Surviving are two daughters, Eva Gerardi of South River and Anne Brown, and her husband, Earl, of Tucson, Ariz.; three brothers, John Herczeg,…

  • Pio Dytuco Banes

    Mr. Banes, 66, of Old Bridge, died June 3, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Teodolfo Banes and Teodora Dytuco Banes. Surviving are his wife, Maria Luisa Banes of Old Bridge; a brother, Henry Banes, and his wife, Emma; two sisters, Susan Banes Timones, and her husband, Noel, and Zenaida Banes Thomas, and her…

  • David Vincent Fitzgerald

    Mr. Fitzgerald, 19, of Old Bridge, died June 4, 2012. He was a 2010 graduate of Old Bridge High School, where he played soccer and was a varsity wrestler. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Vincent F. Johnson. Surviving are his parents, Scott and Cathleen Fitzgerald; three siblings, Bryan, Erin and Matthew Fitzgerald, all of…

  • Miyoko “Jean” Szot

    Mrs. Szot, 85, of Sayreville, died June 13, 2012, at home. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress in Perth Amboy through the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Stanley Szot. Surviving are three daughters, Josephine Halasz of Effort, Pa., Marie Ann Szot of Howell and…

  • Alice Diane Condit Knittel

    Mrs. Knittel, 82, of Old Bridge, died June 5, 2012, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, James Knittel. Surviving are a daughter, Ginnie Jamison, and her husband, Wallace, of Jackson; two cousins, Margo Dudak and Monica DuBois and their families; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. A memorial service was offered at Holy Trinity…

  • John H. Albecker

    Mr. Albecker, 75, of Spotswood, formerly of East Brunswick, died Friday, June 15, 2012, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was the proprietor of Albecker Kitchen, Baths and Construction, Spotswood. He was predeceased by a sister, Hazel. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Chillscyzn Albecker; two sons, John, and his wife, Mary, of…

  • John “Jack” McLaughlin

    Mr. McLaughlin, 80, of South River, died June 5, 2012, at home. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Manno Esposito McLaughlin; seven children and their spouses, Debra and James Adkins, Susan Monroe, Donna and Timothy Russell, Karen and Timothy Decker, Sharon and Frank Mirabello, Cynthia Kelly and Linda Matero; four stepchildren and their spouses, Tammy Esposito-…

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