• One-woman play depicts post-9/11 Muslim life

    The one-woman play “Unveiled” will present the story of Muslims living in a post-9/11 world. Actor Rohina Malik will explore racism, love and Islamic culture as five Muslim women serve tea and uncover what lies beneath their veils. “We are all really the same” is Malik’s message. The character Inez projects how problems are not…

  • Dolores Black Medel

    Mrs. Medel, 83, of Old Bridge, died Sept. 5, 2013, in Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. She was predeceased by her husband, John H. Medel Sr., and by a sister, Joan Sernekos. Surviving are three sons, David Medel and his wife, Linda, of Howell, John Medel Jr. and his wife, Jen, of Manville, and Stephen…

  • Leroy O. Rogers

    Mr. Rogers, 82, of Jackson, died Aug. 29, 2013, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Prior to retiring, he was employed for 32 years as a supervisory supply systems analyst by the Department of Defense at Fort Monmouth in Eatontown. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and received the Occupation Medal…

  • Charles E. Hoever Sr.

    Mr. Hoever, 82, of Chesterfield, Va., formerly of Howell, died Sept. 20, 2013. He was employed by the Howell K-8 School District. Mr. Hoever was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Mae Morton, in 2006. He is survived by a son, Charles E. Hoever Jr. of Chesterfield, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Janeane Kennedy-Eck of Chesterfield, Va.; two…

  • John Meyer Jr.

    Mr. Meyer, 69, of Manasquan, formerly of Freehold, Point Pleasant and East Smithfield, Pa., died Sept. 13, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a retired journeyman lineman electrician, IBEW, Local 456, and parachute rigger. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam, and was best known for…

  • Bobbi H. Abrams

    Mrs. Abrams, 87, of Jackson, formerly of Manalapan and Akron, Ohio, died Sept. 3, 2013, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson. Prior to retiring in 1996, she was employed as a bank teller/platform for PNC Bank, Manalapan, for 10 years. Mrs. Abrams was predeceased by her first husband, Milton Jabush, M.D., and her second husband, Jack…

  • Elizabeth Ann Sitar

    Mrs. Sitar, 80, of Clayton, Del., formerly of Freehold and Woodbridge, died Sept. 13, 2013. Prior to retiring, she was employed for more than 16 years at Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Sitar Sr.; a son, Stephen Sitar Jr.; a granddaughter; a sister; and two brothers-in-law,…

  • Howell schools hire firm for training on autism

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has approved Carbone Clinic OutReach Services to provide training to staff members and lecture the community about autism. “Dr. Vincent Carbone’s training will continue to focus on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and effective teaching techniques for students…

  • Appliance dealer opens new store

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer In an age when computers may answer people’s customer service queries, Karl’s Appliance stands out as a destination for a quality customer service experience from a knowledgeable staff, according to company President Dan Schwartz. Schwartz started working at Karl’s Appliance 24 years after his father and grandfather held the store’s…

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