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Eleanor J. Galbraith Boyd
Mrs. Boyd, 85, of Monroe, formerly of East Brunswick, died June 15, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Melville, died in 1992. Surviving are a son, David Boyd, and his fiancée, Sheran Applegate, of Old Bridge; three daughters, Carey Kloc, and her husband, Joseph, and Kathleen Bensema, all of Monroe,…
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Harry R. Stier
Mr. Stier, 66, of South River, died June 24, 2009, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. A welder, he also worked for many years as a wedding videographer, a portrait artist and a musician. Surviving are his wife, Marti Noel Stier; two daughters, Cassandra Juba, and her husband, Edward Jr., of South River…
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Eugene G. Iko
Mr. Iko, 66, of Effort, Pa., formerly of Helmetta and the Parlin section of Sayreville, died June 9, 2009, in Geisinger Hospital West, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he was a bus driver for Cardinal McCarrick High School, South Amboy. His first wife, Christine Modzelewski Iko, died in 1999. Surviving are…
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Francis “Frank” J. Vetrecin
Mr. Vetrecin, 77, of Spotswood, died June 21, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He wrote “History of Spotswood.” Surviving are his wife, Anne Marie Heitzenroder Vetrecin; two sons, Ronald and Robert Vetrecin, both of Spotswood; two daughters, Anne Marie Machat, and her husband, Philip, of Brick and Mary Ann Coghlan, and…
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Thomas F. Bell
Mr. Bell, 70, of Sayreville, died June 10, 2009, in Cranbury Care Center, Monroe. He was predeceased by his wife, Nora May Sheahan Bell, and by a son, Thomas Jr. Surviving are three sons, Michael Bell, and his wife, Rhea, of Old Bridge, John Bell of Sayreville and Robert Bell, and his wife, Melissa, of…
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Bass are biting right now
Fish On • RON NUZZOLO The right place at the right time: Capt. Jerry aboard Fish Monger charters from Brielle continues to find trophy bass at twilight. The last week has proven to be unforgettable topwater action for the crew and its patrons. Capt. Jerry has been putting his charters on some of the best…
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E.B. student-athletes honored at awards dinner
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer The dinner program presented to those in attendance at the East Brunswick Sports Award Dinner on June 10 closely resembled a textbook one might use for a course on, say, multivariable calculus. There are that many student-athletes to honor as the 2008-09 sports year comes to a close. While East…
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Sports Shorts
East Brunswick/Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers are looking for head coaches in their Jr. Pee Wee and Mitey Mite Cheer Levels. Assistant coaches in all levels are needed for all levels to provide discipline and guidance. Previous cheer experience is not required. Sideline cheers are supplied and teams’ routines are provided for competition. Practice is August…
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JFK plays its way to a state baseball title
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer The John F. Kennedy High School baseball team wrapped up the 2009 season in style by winning its first state championship in school history. Led by a historic tournament run by senior hurler Brian Schroeder, the Mustangs ended their quest with a 5-2 victory over Shawnee in the NJSIAA Group…
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