• Edward H. Jasionowski

    Mr. Jasionowski, 61, of Sayreville, died Aug. 9, 2009, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 1006, Milltown, and served as the borough of Sayreville construction official 1990-97. Surviving are his wife, Felidelfia “Sandy”; a son, Joseph of Sayreville; his parents,…

  • Margaret “Peg” Matura

    Mrs. Matura, 96, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Aug. 19, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to her retirement, was co-owner and operator, with her late husband, Joseph, of Beacon Liquors, Avenel section of Woodbridge. Her husband, Joseph Matura, died in 1997. She also was predeceased by three brothers…

  • Anna V. Diem

    Mrs. Diem, of Spotswood, formerly of South River, died July 29, 2009, at home. Prior to her retirement in 1975, she was employed for many years at Tobin’s Pharmacy, New Brunswick. Her husband, Rolland Diem, died in February. She also was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Haramy and Barbra Brennan, and a brother, John Vulkan.…

  • Mary B. Devich

    Mrs. Devich, 90, of Highland Park, died July 26, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 29 at Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N. Main St., at Riva Avenue, Milltown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18,…

  • Marlene J. Fischer

    Mrs. Fischer, 71, of Hazlet, died Aug. 17, 2009, in Holmdel. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles “Lindy” Fischer; a brother, Russell Gillette; two sisters, Joan Nigro and Ann Sheridan; and a son, Michael Fischer. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Michele Fischer of Old Bridge and Joseph and Sirojni…

  • Christopher H. Rommel Jr.

    Mr. Rommel, 82, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Aug. 15, 2009, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was employed as a brake man for Penn Central Railroad in New York for more than 30 years before his retirement 21 years ago. Mr. Rommel…

  • Seeks to set record straight on TNR

    For months I have read the discussions regarding TNR (trap-neuter-release) and I think it is time to interject a little logic into the discussion. I have been involved with TNR for over 10 years and have personally watched colonies shrink as the cats were no longer creating future generations. I have read the reasons why…

  • Urges passage of health care reform

    Ihave watched with disgust as nearly all media outlets have concentrated on the disruptions of town halls, to the exclusion of well-run meetings and other news events of interest. Health care reform is needed and as the political will is here, it should be done now. Most people realize things need to be improved, and…

  • Questions Pallone’s refusal to support bill

    Same time last year children and adults with Lyme disease and their families pleaded with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) to support a Lyme and vector-borne illness bill for research, education and prevention of these illnesses. Mr. Pallone refused to sign, which killed the bill. His reason? Mr. Pallone stated that his physician neighbors said…

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