• Cynthia H. Klatt

    Mrs. Klatt, 86, of Matawan, died Jan. 20, 2011, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson. Prior to retiring, she was a secretary for Hansen, Van Winkle and Munnings Plating, Matawan. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur R. Klatt Sr.; and a son, Arthur R. Klatt Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Dee Klatt of Highlands…

  • Kathleen A. (Derechailo) Peterson

    Mrs. Peterson, 62, of Monroe, formerly of Cliffwood Beach, died Jan. 17, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She worked with the Old Bridge Board of Education as a payroll clerk for 42 years. Mrs. Peterson was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Katherine Ellis Derechailo. Surviving are her husband, Christian R. Peterson; her…

  • William Sargeant

    Mr. Sargeant, 84, of Holmdel, formerly of Cliffwood Beach, died Jan. 16, 2011, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He worked for Rheems Manufacturing Co., Linden, for 35 years, retiring in 1981. He then worked for CRT Support Co. for 19 years, retiring in 2001. Mr. Sargeant was predeceased by his wife, Irene; two sons, William…

  • William A. Stewart Sr.

    Mr. Stewart, 75, a longtime resident of Middletown, died Jan. 14, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was vice president of manufacturing for Automatic Industries/Amerex Corp., Scotch Plains, where he worked for 40 years before retiring in 2003. Mr. Stewart was a U.S. Army veteran. Hewas a former member of the Keyport Yacht…

  • Cheer competition

    Top: The Rams cheerleading squad competes in the NJ Cheer Tech Winter Tournament held at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College. Above: The Cheer Factor Phoenix cheerleading squad competes in the tournament held on Jan. 23. PHOTOSBY LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Arts workshops for autistic kids available

    Nowin its 28th year, the Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism, a signature program of VSANew Jersey, the State Organization on Arts and Disability, will be beginning in the spring. Through participation in weekly workshops in the visual and performing arts, young people ages 3-21, enhance their understanding and appreciation of the…

  • Profile in courage

    Author Arlette deMonceau Michaelis, who lived in Brussels, during the German occupation of World War II (1940-45), speaks about her experiences at Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen, Jan. 20. During those war years, Michaelis, who was a teenager, and her parents, brother and sister resisted the Germans in many ways, she said, including harassing Germans on…

  • Keith McHeffey Run set for March 12

    SEABRIGHT— The KDMFoundation will sponsor the 10th annual Keith McHeffey 3-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 12. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the run will start at 11 a.m. Sponsors recommend preregistering at http://www.raceforum.com/kdm/. The Mad Hatter, located just steps from the finish line at 10 Ocean Ave. in Sea Bright, will host…

  • Community Interfaith Panel: ‘Confession and Forgiveness’

    TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., will host a lively and informative discussion that incorporates three religions on Sunday, Feb. 13. ACommunity Interfaith Panel from 4 to 6 p.m. will address how different clergy address the topic “Confession and Forgiveness.” Rabbi Michelle Pearlman and Rabbi Emeritus Sally J. Priesand will represent…

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