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SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010 ASBURY PARK PRESS www.app.com page A23 Obituaries Additional For further information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.co m. service. Please visit: leonardleefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army P.O. Box 269 Alexandria, VA 22313 in his name would be appreciated. Wachovia Bank 1600 Highway 35 Deal Road Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

They will be a gathering in celebration of Shaun's life on August 14th. Condolences may be sent to the family at pjtmomll29optonline.net. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Service, Wall Township. Kyle and Noah. Visiting at the Clayton McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524) Freehold Township on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 with his funeral procession to leave the funeral home at 10:00 AM for his graveside service in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. Interment will follow. For those who desire, memorial contributions in memory of Barry, may be made to the Ocean of Love, 1709 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753 and would be appreciated. For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com Ciganek was employed over 19 years with the Kraft Food Company in Hillside before retiring in 1979. Joe proudly served his country as a sergeant in the 5th Air Force during WWII.

He had received many citations including the Victory Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Holy Cross Post 417 of Irving-ton, now based in Trenton. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Anna Grohs-Martin-Ciganek; also a sister, Mary Ciganek and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 25, from 1-5pm at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 270 Atlantic City Bayville. Funeral Wednesday, at the funeral home before celebrating a Funeral Mass at St.

Maximilian Kolbe Church, Toms River. Burial will follow to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory to: Catholic War Veterans, Post 417, 301 Grand Street, Trenton NJ 08650, would be appreciated. (i V. JAMES E.

DONALDSON JR. AGE: 50 MANCHESTER James E. Donaldson 50, of Manchester, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He was born in Plainfield, formerly of Shark River Hills and summered in Ocean Beach for 25 years. He participated in the Special Olympics in N.J.

and enjoyed bowling and crabbing. He was a member of the Holy Innocence Society of St. Catherine's Church, Spring Lake and the ARC in Lakewood. He loved and was loved by everyone who knew him. His smile would light up a room.

He will forever be our angel. He was predeceased by his father, James E. Donaldson in March 2010. Surviving are his mother, Esther E. Donaldson of Manchester; sisters, Kathleen and Dr.

Noel Elgut of Davie, and Patricia and Mark Posen of Freehold; and nieces and nephews, Daniel, Anne and Caroline Elgut and Andrew and Sarah Posen. A Funeral Liturgy Mass will be at noon Monday, May 24 at St. John's Church, Lakehurst, with internment to follow at Brid. Gen. William C.

Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the ARC, Ocean County Chapter, 150 Oberlin Ave. North, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Oliverie Funeral Home, Manchester, is in charge of arrangements. For directions, or to send online condolences, please visit our website at www.oliveriefuneralhome.com.

732-657-4900 yLrvER1E, Mawhestw.NJ 08759 FELLXC. GONSOWSH AGE: 96 BRICK Felix C. Gonsowski, 96, of Brick, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Worthington Assisted Living in Brick. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in Kearny before moving to Brick 15 years. Mr.

Gonsowski was a tool and dye maker for RCA in Harrison, NJ for 45 years and retired 34 years ago. He was a communicant of Church of the Visitation in Brick and a member of the old Guard in Brick. He is predeceased by his brother, Frank Gonsowski and four sisters, Bertha Corona, Sophie Valente, Marian DeYoung, and Regina Schwartz. He is survived by his wife Hedwiga Grzgorczyk Gonsowski, his son, Philip Gasowski, Grandville Summit, PA and his daughter, Carol Russo, Brick; two sisters, Wanda Fredericks, of New Jersey and Irene "Geri" Book of grandchildren, Dominick Russo, Ann Marie Baker, and Philip Gasowski; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

at the Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road, Brick. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Visitation in Brick. Burial will follow at St. Mary's of the Lake Cemetery, Brick.

mam Liria Since 1947 PARK AVENYE PLALNFIELD JAMES H. WORRELL JR. AGE: 85 FORMERLY OF OCEAN TOWNSHIP James Howard Worrell 85, of Cudjoe Key, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, Fla. He was born March 15, 1925 in Belleville to the late James H. and Hanna (Burke) Worrell Sr.

Jim was a longtime resident and business owner and operator of Worrell Bros. Inc. HVAC in the Township of Ocean. He lived there until his retirement in the 1990s, whereupon he moved to Florida. At the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the Navy at the onset of World War II.

He served in the European theater on an LST, where he and his-group participated in the invasions of Anzio and Normandy. He was wounded and therefore awarded a Purple Heart. Jim was a lifetime member of the Wayside Fire Co. and served as captain for many years. Throughout his life, Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He took his keen interest in fishing into retirement at Cudjoe Key, Fla. Surviving are his son, James M. Worrell of Wayside; grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan, Patrick and Colleen; brother, Raymond of Vineyard Haven, and nephews, Raymond of Kure Beach, N.C., and Stephen of Salem, Conn. Jim's wife, Ruth D. Worrell, passed in 1987.

His 20-year companion, Joan D. Woolley, passed away in 2010. A celebration of Jim's life will be held in the fall of 2010 in the Florida Keys. If friends wish, donations can be made to the Hospice VNA of the Florida Keys in James H. Worrell name.

The address is: 1319 William Key West, FL 33040. The Dean-Lopez Funeral Home in Key West, is entrusted with funeral arrangements. MARIA DONNA BIASE AGE: 63 LAKEWOOD Maria Donna Biase, 63, of Lakewood, formerly of Newark passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Maria was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Marie (nee Ferrara) Biase and a sister, Roseanne Pinagro. She is survived by two sons, Philip Montuori of Brooklyn and Louis Montuori of Tampa, FL; 5 grandchildren; a brother, Philip Biase of Brick and a sister, Annette DePietro of California and 4 nephews.

Services were private and under the direction of Orender Family Home for Funerals, Manasquan. For complete obituary please visit www.orender familyhome.com. THOMAS BROCKLEBANK AGE: 84 WHITING Thomas Brocklebank, 84, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in the Hamilton Place section of The Pines at Whiting in Manchester. He was born in Freehold and was employed as a truck driver for Clayton Block in Toms River. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte Berthisite Brocklebank.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Waretown, and 2 p.m. Thursday May 27 at The Pines at Whiting, Hamilton Place. Carmona-Bolen Home For Funerals, Whiting, is in charge of the arrangements.

JOSEPH J. CIGANEK AGE: 95 TOMS RIVER Joseph J. Ciganek, 95, of Toms River died suddenly on Friday, May 21, 2010. Born in Newark, he lived many years in Hillside and Roselle Park before moving to Toms River in 1986. Mr.

fa ROBERTA. MASSIE AGE: 73 NEPTUNE Robert A. Massie, affectionately known as "Mr. 73, of Neptune, departed this life on Monday, May 17, 2010, at home. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa.

to Walter Massie and Eduh Calcutta, he moved to Neptune in August of 1978. He is a graduate of Peabody High School of Pittsburgh. After graduation, Robert joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1955. He served with distinction and was honorably discharged in 1959.

Robert was initially employed by Robert A. Fulton Company of Pittsburgh for seven years and then was employed by South Jersey Surgical Supply Company of Shrewsbury as a customer service representative for 19 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Neptune and was also a member of the Asbury Jordan Lodge 142 of the Free and Accepted Masons. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Monday, May 24 until the service at 7 p.m.

at Ely Funeral Home, 3316 Route 33, Neptune. Cremation is private. For more information, to send condolences or to get directions, visit our website at www.elyfuneralhome.com. Klv t-iinrrul Home Hvvy. Nftlilmie.

077M 7UfMA-6M0 Michael J. Ely. NJ Lie. 4729 SHAUN SCHLICH, ESQUIRE AGE: 54 OCEAN Shaun Schlich, esquire, 54, of Ocean returned to his Lord on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Shaun was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death.

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Shaun was a graduate of Seaton Hall University. He served as a lawyer in Monmouth County, where he often advocated f6r the handicapped and poor. Shaun was an avid fisherman and boating enthusiast, he leaves behind his former wife and friend, Patty Jo Tacy who lovingly cared for him during his illness; his three cherished sons, Justin, Dylan, and Ross. Shaun is also survived by Chris a beloved extended member of the family, and his dear sister Lisa Avedon and her husband Harvey of Colts Neck; his nieces and nephew, Bridget, Jinna, and Aiden.

And his half brother, Billy of Illinois, along with many friends and colleagues whose friendships Shaun felt blessed to have. At his request there is no visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Resurrection on Wednesday May 26th 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Pine Street and Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park. Followed by interment at a later date in Oakville, Illinois.

Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to a college fund for his sons. Schlich Family College Fund co HI 'iff DOMINICK DELL'OMO AGE: 71 MANAHAWKIN On Friday, May 21, 2010, Dominick Dell'Omo of Manahawkin, formerly of Union, passed away at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin. He was born in New York, NY and resided in Manahawkin for 15 years. He was employed for many years as a Mason, and he was a member of Local 472, Newark.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Maplewood. Beloved husband of the late Marianne Fiore Dell'Omo. Devoted father of James Dell'Omo, Lillian Dell'Omo Hamilton and Cynthia A. Dell'Omo-Thimou.

Loving grandfather of Sean, Nicholas, Thomas and Mason. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 767 Prospect Maplewood, on Tuesday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Hollywood Cemetery, Union. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dominick Dell'Omo Cancer Fund at Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, 300 2nd Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740.

would be appreciated. Arrangements by The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, Maplewood. RALPH W.DITSWORTH AGE: 87 TOMS RIVER Ralph W. Ditsworth, age 87, of Toms River, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 21, 2010, at home.

Ralph was born and raised in Lanark, El. He lived in Fords before moving to Toms River 25 years ago. He worked for Shop-Rite in Woodbridge as a Butcher for 11 years retiring in 1985, previously he worked for Acme in Edison as a Butcher. Ralph was a proud Army Veteran of World War II. When living in Fords, he was a member of the Wood-bridge Police Reserve with the Woodbridge Police Department, and he was member of the Organ Club in Toms River.

Ralph was the loving husband for 62 years to Betty (Rabig) Ditsworth; loving father to David Kline and his wife Irene of Toms River; brother to Florence Bicker of Clinton, Iowa; cherished grandfather to Doreen Egee and her husband Paul of Brick and David Kline Jr. and his wife Barbara of Jackson; great-grandfather of 6 great-grandchildren David Andrew, Matthew, Tori, David John, Andrew and Donaven. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service from the Leonard-Lee Funeral Home, 301 E. Blancke Street, Linden, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 12 Noon. Entombment Clover-leaf Memorial Park, Wood-bridge.

Visiting hours are on Tuesday Morning from 10 a.m. till time of ft. I GEORGE PATRICK STRONG, JR. AGE: 61 NEPTUNE CITY George Patrick (Pat) Strong, age 61, of Neptune City, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Meridian Rehab, and Care Center, Wall. He was born in Neptune and resided in Neptune City.

He was a union plumber and pipefitter for Local 9. He was in the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Lily Strong; sister, Joyce Giorella in 2010; and his brother-in-law, John Giorella in 2008. Surviving are three sons, Patrick, Jesse, and Paul Strong, all of Neptune City; one daughter, Elizabeth Strong of Neptune City; one brother, Michael Strong of Neptune; and one sister, Vicki Morse and husband Neil of Schroon Lake, N.Y. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m.

and 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 24 at Francioni, Taylor Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th and Atkins Ave, Neptune. The funeral will leave the Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25 for an 11 a.m. funeral service at Brigadier General William C.

Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. HENRY F. TRUTNEFF AGE: 88 SEA GIRT Henry F. Trutneff, 88, of Sea Girt passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born and raised in Queens, NY, Frank graduated from SUNY Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, and went on to join the US Navy.

He served in the Korean War and was discharged with the rank of Lt. (jg). Frank went on to earn an MS from Fordham and a PhD from Walden University, while pursuing a varied career as an educator, merchant marine officer, and union executive. Prior to retirement Frank was employed as the Director of Human Resources for the International Organization of Masters, Mates Pilots, Lithicum Heights, Md. Frank lived in Hasting on Hudson, NY and Severna Park, MD, prior to moving to Sea Girt, NJ permanently in 1990.

As a Sea Girt resident, Frank and his wife Patricia were active members of St. Mark's Catholic Church. Frank served on the parish's Social Concerns Committee, and volunteered with the local Meals on Wheels. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Patricia Ryan Trutneff; his son and wife, Jon and Joan Trutneff of Cranford; his daughter, Patrice Trutneff of Annapolis, Md. and a grandson, Daniel Peragine.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 24 from 2-4 7-9pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35 at New Bedford Rd Wall followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at at St. Mark's Church, Sea Girt. Committal will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St.

Mark's Social Concerns Committee, 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750. I in i HORACE E. CRANE, JR. AGE: 66 BEACHWOOD Horace E. Crane, 66, a longtime resident of Beachwood, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Seaside Heights before moving to Beachwood in 1970. He was employed as an installer and repairman for NJ Bell in Toms River for 29 years, retiring in 1992. Horace was a member of Harmony Lodge No. 18, Toms River. He loved boating, going to car shows, and he was a devoted NY Yankee fan.

Horace enjoyed making custom stained glass lamps and gifts. What he treasured the most was spending time with his family and friends and taking care of his cherished grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Horace E. and Dorothy Crane and his brother, Josiah Crane. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Monika Crane; a son, Norman W.

Crane and his wife Susan of Beachwood; his daughter, Heidi Amici and her husband Douglas of Beachwood; a brother, Jonathan Crane and his wife Renee of MI; two sisters, Beatrice Fogle and her husband Walter of Bridgeton, NJ and Susan Groppe and her husband Brian of TN; his sister-in-law, Charlotte Crane of Bridgeton; and two grandchildren, Lynda and Kevin Amici. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with services held that evening at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home 703 Main St. Toms River. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation, 20 Pine Mill Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015 in Horace's memory.

BARRY E.DANIELSON AGE: 63 TOMS RIVER Barry E. Danielson, 63, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Danielson was a graduate of Monmouth College. He worked for Foodarama, Highstown.

Prior to that, Mr. Danielson worked for the Joseph L. Muscarelli Construction Company, Maywood as well as Peter J. Saker Freehold. He is survived by his wife, Lois Danielson of Toms River; two sons, Kirk and his wife, Sharon Danielson of Brick, and Brett Danielson of Toms River; and three grandchildren, Orion, Tired of Climbing Stairs? -2 if 627 GALL FOR A FREE BROCHURE 1-800-287-1793 iP Vt0O3M547.