• Ralph M. Travisano

    Mr. Travisano, 97, of Eatontown, died March 2, 2009, at Jersey Shore Care Center, Eatontown. He was employed at Bell Telephone for 30 years, retiring in 1976, and was a member of the Bell- Tel Retirees. Prior to that, he was employed at GE for 10 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 40…

  • Eugene D. Howerton

    Mr. Howerton, 62, of Long Branch, died March 6, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Long Branch. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch.

  • Katherine Cotgreave

    Mrs. Cotgreave, 61, of Long Branch, died March 1, 2009, at the St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a social worker. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, James and Cathleen Cotgreave of the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, and John Cotgreave, South Toms River;…

  • Charles T. Pierce

    Mr. Pierce, 91, of Eatontown, died Feb. 25, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was a retired electrical engineer at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, where he was employed 22 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia A. Pierce, in 1998. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Robert C. and Janice Pierce…

  • John P. “Bibs” Thornton Sr.

    Mr. Thornton, 59, of Keyport, died March 11, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Cliffwood Beach, prior to relocating to Keyport 25 years ago. He was a scientist in the research and development department at International Flavors and Fragrances, Hazlet, for 28 years. He was predeceased by…

  • Concetta Elizabeth Bonforte

    Mrs. Bonforte, 89, of Sparta, died Feb. 25, 2009, at Andover Subacute and Rehab Center 1, Andover. She resided in Long Branch, prior to relocating to Sparta in 1987. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor J. Bonforte, in 1979; and a son, William J. Bonforte. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy…

  • Michael “Mickey” J. Yerves

    Mr. Yerves, 50, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, died March 8, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in the Elberon section of Long Branch, and Long Branch, prior to relocating to the Middletown area several years ago. He was a deck hand on Mi-Jo II out of Atlantic Highlands. Prior to…

  • Blood drive March 23 at Oakhurst church

    Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, will hold a blood drive 6-9 p.m. March 23 at Oakhurst United Methodist church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Donors must be age 17 or older, and weigh at least 120 pounds. A signature ID is required, and donors should eat before donating. For more information, call…

  • Michael’s Feat spring gala March 20

    The nonprofit Michael’s Feat, Aberdeen, will host its spring gala 7-11 p.m. March 20 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. (Michael’s Feat) assists local families caring for seriously ill newborns. The black-tie-optional event will feature appetizers, an open bar, desserts, live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Honorees…

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