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Hornets defend conference title; state sectional is up next
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Holmdel High School’s Alicia Lai hits a forehand shot during her first singles match against Freehold High School’s Michaela Hlavata during the Shore Conference Tournament finals played at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls. Although Lai lost to the undefeated Hlavata, the Hornets held onto to their Shore Conference Tournament crown…
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‘Kansas City Swing’ celebrates baseball, jazz
Rob Karma Robinson as Satchel Paige I t’s the fall of 1947 in Kansas City. The Satchel Paige All- Stars of the Negro Leagues are gearing up to play the all-white Bob Feller All-Stars during the teams’ cross-country barnstorming tour. Jackie Robinson has recently broken baseball’s “color line.” Change is in the air — for…
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Frank J. Gordon
Mr. Gordon, 89, of Old Bridge, died Sept. 25, 2013, in Madison Center, Old Bridge. Surviving are his wife, Mary Gordon; two sons, Michael Gordon of Naples, Fla., and James Gordon of Old Bridge; three daughters, Kathleen Black and Linda Chamas, both of Old Bridge, and Brenda Gordon of Edison; two brothers, James Gordon of…
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Paul David Newman
Mr. Newman, 56, of Red Bank, died Sept. 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jill Jaime Kulch Newman; six brothers, Stephen Robertshaw of Derry, N.H., Robert Stritch of Wayne, Christopher Sorge of Westfield, Keven Kulch of Perth Amboy, Michael Newman of Matawan, and Vic Newman of Millstone; four sisters, Kristan…
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Malcolm “Buddy” Markendorf
Mr. Markendorf, 88, of Tinton Falls, died Oct. 3, 2013, at the Renaissance Gardens at Seabrook Village. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Betty Markendorf; and a brother, Robert Markendorf. He is survived by two cousins; a godson; and a sister– in-law, Elaine Wilde, of Corpus Christi, Texas. Arrangements were entrusted to…
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Cole R. Porter
Mr. Porter, 38, of Shrewsbury, died Oct. 2, 2013. He was a self-employed cabinet-maker and electrician. He was predeceased by his father, Wayne Porter. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Megan; two daughters, Faye and Lily; his mother, Dolores Porter, of Ocala, Fla.; his stepfather, Ted Kofod; an uncle, Bob Porter, of…
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Vincent Michael Trejo
Mr. Trejo, 22, of Hazlet, born June 14, 1991, died Sept. 24, 2013. He is survived by his father, Ruben; his mother, Mary Lou (Caprio) Trejo; a brother, Nicholas Trejo; his grandmother, Joan Trejo; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements were entrusted to the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hazlet. A…
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Stella Zablocki
Ms. Zablocki, 86, of Keyport, died Sept. 20, 2013, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a seamstress operator for Paul Terri, Long Branch. She was predeceased by three sisters; eight brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to the Day Funeral Home, Keyport. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St.…
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Helen M. Ravel
Mrs. Ravel, 97, of Hazlet, died Sept. 27, 2013, at home. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Pius John Ravel; and two sons, Arthur and Jack. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Georgette Newins and her husband, Edward John, of Hazlet; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Arrangements were entrusted…
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