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Seeing is believing: the awful toll of war
Boots illustrate lives lost at war BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The financial cost of war is often spelled out for the public, tallied in the billions of dollars spent on weapons and technology, but how is the human cost of war illustrated? PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: The display of 78 pairs…
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Coastal evacuation plan coordinates exodus
Plan will give county tools in event of natural disaster BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County has unveiled a draft plan for coastal evacuation that takes a comprehensive look at the facilities necessary to move residents safely away from coastal areas. Maps of evacuation routes (l-r) and emergency shelters are included in the coastal…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Firefighters aim a hose at the inside of Memory Bowling on Newman Springs Road in Shrewsbury on June 5. A local landmark since 1928, the bowling center was completely destroyed in the blaze. More photos, page 17.
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Helen M. Kovolesky
Mrs. Kovelesky, 93, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died May 26, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a seamstress for 30 years at Caruso’s Sewing and Fabrication, Highlands, retiring in 1975. She was predeceased by her husband, George F., in 1999; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by two…
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Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Hudak Kenney
Mrs. Kenney, 36, of Little Silver, died May 26, 2009, at home. She was a special education teacher in Clifton from 1994-2003. She was predeceased by a brother, Andrew Hudak; and her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. John Mackin, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hudak. She is survived by her husband of seven years, Bill; two…
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Mary Gibbons Showler
Mrs. Showler, 101, of Ocean Grove, and formerlyWest Long Branch and Long Branch, died May 26, 2009, at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove. She was a retired secretary at Long Branch Board of Education, retiring in 1968. Prior to that, she was employed at Norwood Insurance Agency, Long Branch, and an office manager at…
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Lt. Col. William F. deSante, USAF (Ret.)
Mr. deSante, 88, of Fair Haven, died May 26, 2009, at home. He was distribution and transportation manager at Simmons Company, Elizabeth, retiring in 1985, and worked as a consultant until his death. Mr. deSante was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps, enlisting in 1942. His awards and decorations include the Army…
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Matthew C. Lynch
Mr. Lynch, 19, of West Long Branch, died, May 25, 2009. He attended Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch, and graduated high school in Plymouth, Minn. He was an avid wrestler, and wrestled through high school. He is survived by his parents, Lisa Verrochi Lynch and Barry Lynch of West Long Branch; a sister,…
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Lawrence J. DiFiore
Mr. DiFiore, 66, of Red Bank, died May 23, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a member of the National Guard. He is survived by a sister, Maria Citarella of Red Bank; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Roman…
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