• Diane J. Moreen Costa

    Mrs. Costa, 58, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 16, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Moreen. Surviving are a daughter, Amanda Costa-Panick of the Lincroft section of Middletown; a son, William of East Brunswick; six brothers, Donald of Bracey, Va., Dennis of South Brunswick, Ronald…

  • Elizabeth “Betty” Hayes Interdonato

    Mrs. Interdonato, 80, of Sayreville, died Nov. 19, 2011, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Nunzio, and by two brothers, Thomas and William Hayes. Surviving are two daughters, Terri Donato of Sayreville and Deborah Donato of NewYork City; a daughter-in-law, Jacqueline of the Parlin section of Sayreville;…

  • Gloria Raya Sitze Shaluha

    Mrs. Shaluha, 79, of South River, died Nov. 17, 2011, in Haven Hospice, Edison. She worked for many years at her family-owned Sitze Bakery, South River. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter; a sister, Olga Zelanko; and two brothers, Alex and Walter Sitze. Surviving are a daughter, Debbie Jones, and her husband, Jim, of…

  • Lucille Ann “Luann” Sibley Kaiser

    Mrs. Kaiser, 70, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 25, 2011, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement 10 years ago, she worked as a nurse for 18 years at several area hospitals, including Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick; CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township; and Roosevelt Hospital, Edison. She was…

  • Charles P. Balzer

    Mr. Balzer, 57, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Nov. 13, 2011, in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was the retired chief of East Jersey State Prison (formerly Rahway State Prison). He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Joseph and Marylee Marsh Balzer. Surviving is a stepson, Matthew M. Coghan. Entombment was…

  • Photo display to mark Peace Corps’ 50th year

    A photo exhibit titled “Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps: Owen Fitzgerald’s Peace Corps Experience in Mali” will be on display Dec. 4-18 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. A reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4. For more information, log on to www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com.

  • O.B. man dies after being struck crossing Route 9

    OLD BRIDGE — A 60-year-old township resident was struck and killed while crossing Route 9 Sunday night, according to police. Timothy Lucas, 60, was crossing Route 9 near Perrine Road at 7:21 p.m. when he was hit by a car being driven by Jay Patel, 18, of Old Bridge, police said. Lucas was pronounced dead…

  • South River sets up fund in memory of star wrestler

    Adam Mongelli, 21, left behind a legacy of excellence in ability and character BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent In a February 2009 photo, Adam Mongelli speaks with fellow wrestlers before a match. FILE PHOTO A scholarship fund will honor the memory of a recordsetting South River High School wrestler who passed away on Sept. 23. Adam…

  • Drop off Toys for Tots through Dec. 9 in O.B.

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, just north of Ferry Road, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect holiday gifts for needy children, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Dec. 9. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed…

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