• Carol Lynn Costello

    Ms. Costello, 56, of Old Bridge, died April 6, 2009, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her father, John Costello. She attended the East Brunswick Adult Life Skills program at East Brunswick High School for 25 years. Surviving are her mother, Dorothy Landmesser Costello of Old Bridge; three brothers, John…

  • Gloria A. Decolator

    Mrs. Decolator, 85, of North Brunswick, died May 24, 2009, at home. She was an executive secretary to the vice president at U.S. Rubber Company, New York City. She was predeceased by a son, Paul, in 2002; and a brother, Victor Schwebius. She is survived by her husband, Frank X Decolator; a son, Francis X…

  • Jean McCawley Schwar

    Mrs. Schwar, 78, of Bath, Pa., died May 27, 2009, at New Eastwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Easton, Pa. She resided in Manville prior to relocating to Bath in 2003. She was a home health aide in Somerville for 15 years prior to retirement. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Ken…

  • Irene Moguly Marthy

    Mrs. Marthy, 56, of North Brunswick, died May 25, 2009, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Transylvania, she resided in North Brunswick for several years. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Marthy II; two children, Ernest Marthy III and Anna Marthy; and her siblings, Eniko Moguly Babos, Emilia Moguly Vitalyos and…

  • William Shomsky

    Mr. Shomsky, 84, of North Brunswick, died May 26, 2009, at Park Place Care Center, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. He was a press operator at Westinghouse, Edison, for more than 35 years, retiring in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Shomsky; a stepson, Richard Crawford; a stepdaughter, Linda Packan; two brothers…

  • Stop budget cuts aimed at centers for independent living

    Iproudly work as a systems-advocacy and social-recreation programcoordinator for the Alliance for Disabled in Action Inc., which is a center for independent living, serving and empowering people with disabilities of all ages in Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. I have written this letter not only as a staff member of the alliance but also as…

  • Parents should use caution during summer

    For parents and children, one of the great joys of summer is the fun of floating, splashing and playing in the cooling water of a swimming pool. This year, the fun can be enjoyed even more through the peace of mind offered by a new law aimed at preventing entrapment dangers in pools and spas.…

  • Union thanked for declining wage increase

    Ihighly commend the members of the North Brunswick Local 108 white- and blue-collar union’s decision to accept a zeropercent wage increase for 2009. I would hope that the North Brunswick taxpayers recognize the sacrifice these individuals are making on our behalf. They are, by contract, entitled to an increase. However, they also realize that our…

  • Sports Shorts

    Christie Rampone, captain of the U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team is conducting two soccer camps in June and July for girls in grades 2-8. The Christie Rampone and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital Girl’s Soccer Camp will be held June 8-12 and July 6-10 from 5- 8 p.m. at Sunshine Village Park Fields in Neptune. Christie…

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