• Mary E. Rosenbach

    Mrs. Rosenbach, 77, of Holmdel, died Aug. 14, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a retired clerk at Sears and Steinbach department stores, both in Asbury Park. She was predeceased by a brother, Thefkalion Vlahopoulos. She is survived by three sisters, Aithra Martin of Keyport, Katherine Herbert of Manasquan, and Antigone Lytle…

  • Ella Bell Brisco Davis

    Mrs. Davis, 84, of Mulliken, Mich., and formerly Matawan, died Aug. 7, 2009, in Charlotte, Mich. She was a former nurse’s aide at Mount Pleasant Manor Nursing Home, Freneau. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Randolph Davis Sr.; a daughter, Betty L. Barber, in 2001; and a son, Curtis L. Davis Sr.,…

  • Alberta Kostulias

    Mrs. Kostulias, 82, of Middletown, died Aug. 6, 2009, at Madison Center, Old Bridge. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Kostulias, in 1985. Mrs. Kostulias is survived by two sons, Raymond Kostulias of Walpole, Mass., and Robert Kostulias of Tinton Falls; a brother, Stanley Szafransky of Bessemer, Ala.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A…

  • Doctor finds calling on medical missions

    Wayne Farmer visits Peru to provide care in tropical jungle BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent At an early age, Wayne Farmer knew that he wanted to be a medical doctor and work in the world’s underdeveloped countries that need medical care. College, medical school, marriage, family and children put this ambition on the back burner. Dr.…

  • Esther Gutierrez de la Solana

    Mrs. de la Solana, 89, of Monmouth Beach, died Aug. 4, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. She was a buyer at Bloomingdale’s, New York City, for 30 years, retiring in 1992. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Alberto Gutierrez de la Solana; and a son, Gustavo. She is…

  • NOTES

    Dharmachakra Buddhist Center, Red Bank, is offering a new meditation series, “Lamrim: The Stages of the Path,” 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. Suggested donation is $15 per class. For more information, call 973-847-5421 or visit www.meditationinessex.org. ***** Jersey Shore Parents, Families and…

  • Antonio J. “Tony” Esposito

    Mr. Esposito, 75, of Hazlet, died Aug. 5, 2009, at home. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Hazlet, retiring in 1979. He was predeceased two sisters, Josephine Marie Veltre and Carmella Venutolo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Bartnik Esposito; his children, Marie Esposito Cairns and…

  • Patricia Shepard Dolson

    Mrs. Dolson, 66, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Aug. 3, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Joseph James Dolson; a brother, Thomas Shepard and his wife; two sons; and four grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Mary’s Chapel, New Monmouth section of Middletown. Interment was at Forest Green Park Cemetery,…

  • Volunteers needed for oral history project

    Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Francis was born the day Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1916. Woody, who was born in Holmdel, is seen reminiscing on his grandparents’ porch, now called Bayonet Farm. HOLMDEL — Response to the Holmdel Historical Society’s historical DVD project has been better than anticipated, according to George Joynson, president of the…

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