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William Flock
Mr. Flock, 91, of Colts Neck, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in Red Bank and was a lifelong resident of Colts Neck. He graduated from Red Bank High School. Prior to retiring, he was a partner in Maple Lawn Farm in Colts Neck. Mr. Flock was predeceased…
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Charles F. Straub Jr.
Mr. Straub, 83, of Colts Neck, died Jan. 14, 2012, in Red Bank. After his service in the U.S Army he started in the auto business with his father in Keyport and was the owner and operator of the family business, Straub Motors, for 56 years. He retired in 2003. Mr. Straub was also a…
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Pat V. Bruno
Mr. Bruno, 79, of Little Silver, died Jan. 2, 2012, at home after a long illness. He was a schoolteacher for the Hazlet Township Board of Education and retired in 1994 after more than 30 years of service. Mr. Bruno served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was predeceased by a…
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Richard W. Poole
Mr. Poole, 82, of Neptune, died Jan. 13, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an active member of the Plumber’s Union Local 2, Bronx, N.Y., where he worked for Wolf Marine Mechanical. He retired in 1992. His most cherished accomplishments were…
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Diana Dunn-Graves
Mrs. Dunn-Graves, 49, of Middletown, who grew up in Marlboro, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, due to complications from breast cancer. She had a storied professional career in the toy industry, beginning in licensing for plush toy manufacturer Eden Toys, and eventually becoming vice president of marketing for Fischer-Price Brands…
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Abstract paintings inform winter journey
“Time Flight” by Mercedes Farrugia Works by abstract artists Mercedes Farrugia and S.L. Baker are featured in a winter exhibit atABstractExpressionsContemporaryArtGallery, MountHolly. F arrugia, Howell, creates ethereal abstracts, often evocative of interiors or misty landscapes. Trained in decorative finishing techniques, she operates her own small business of custom painting rooms, furniture and floor cloths and…
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Red Bank library hosts February programs for adults and children
RED BANK — Red Bank Public Library will mark Black History Month with two special programs in February. The library, in conjunction with Two River Theater Company, will present “A Celebration of August Wilson” on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the library. Playwright August Wilson celebrated the history and culture of blackAmerica in…
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Gravestone ensures Civil War nurse won’t be forgotten
Grave of Mary Dunbar in WLB cemetery in need of new headstone BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Michelle Green’s mission is to place a new marker on the grave of Civil War nurse Mary Dunbar (1815-1887), whose service as a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps is not recognized by the federal government. The timeworn…
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A life that hit all the right notes
Legendary jazz aficionado Ralph Gatta played his days by ear BYADAM GOLDENTHAL Correspondent Johnny’s Jazz Market in Red Bank where Ralph Gatta dedicated his days to his beloved jazz museum and his west side neighbors for more than 47 years. RED BANK — Ralph Gatta, proprietor of Johnny’s Jazz Market on Shrewsbury Avenue, lost his…
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