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3 ASBURY PARK PRESS FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2009 A20 www.app.com WORLD Suspect is arrested in deadly Aussie wildfire minder that the country's worst state a week ago jumped to more million Australian dollars ($50 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Officials have vowed to pursue than 1,800. The Victorian govern- million) in donations to various murder charges against ment also raised the number of charity funds for survivors. alleged fire disaster may not be over yet. YEA, Australia Police ar- sup- In one of more than a dozen left homeless, to 7,000.

Rudd ordered military bases to arsonists if the evidence rested a suspect Friday in con- ports it. blazes firefighters still struggled be opened to house some of the people nection to one southern of the Australia deadly wild- After The Age newspaper pub- to contain, flames hit a patch of Prime announced Minister for Kevin national homeless. Rudd fires in that lished a report about the arrest extra-dry timber in a valley plans a Hundreds of people who lost killed more than 180 people and on its Web site, Victoria state po- about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from day mourning, their homes in the weekend inof without immeleft about 7,000 homeless. lice spokeswoman Marika Healesville, flaring up and send- diately naming a fernos moved into tent cities date. Police did not release any de- Fengler confirmed to The Associ- ing embers and smoke over the "It is very important that the erected by the army near hard tails about the suspect, but a ated Press that a man had been nation grieves," he hit towns.

town, said Stuart Ord of Victoria said Thursreport said he was a arrested in connection to the state's Department of Sustaina- day. Compounding the sorrow for newspaper Churchill fire. She would give no bility and the Environment. 39-year-old man who would Firefighters raced to take ad- families of victims was that the likely be charged with arson further details. The Country Fire Authority vantage of cooler weather, rain state coroner's office a was still causing death in what police call The newspaper reported that said later that the immediate and lighter winds and lit con- identifying bodies and officials the Churchill fire.

the man was from Churchill and threat to homes had eased, but trolled burns Friday in efforts to said it could take up to two was expected to appear in court warned residents to remain vig- prevent further breakouts, a and weeks before they are released At least 21 people died in that smoke still clouded the sky over later today. ilant. for funerals. fire, one of hundreds that swept part of the 1,500 square 1 mile Arson specialists have conVictoria state on Feb. 7, The report came as a blaze in The scale of the disaster be- disaster zone.

had six across destroying more than 1,800 the nearly in the of Officials said the nation had arate sources, four of which burned-out wildfire came clearer today. The tally of cluded that the fires sephomes. The official death toll is zone flared up and menaced the homes destroyed wave exceed 200. town of Healesville in a re- wildfires that swept Victoria pledged a total of more were than 75 not suspicious. 181 and is expected to OBITUARIES Additional Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the VFW 8335 Jefferson Peoria, AZ 85380-0905, or the Arthritis Foundation, 9 Tanner Haddonfield, NJ 08033. For directions, or to send online condolences, please visit the funeral home's website at www.oliveriefuneralhome.c om. 732-657-4900 OLIVERIE 2925 Manchester, Ridgeway NJ Rd. 08759 Geraldine Oliverie, Mgr: NJ Lic. No.

3833 WILLIAM THOMAS FAIX JR. AGE: 55 WITH RELATIVES IN SOUTH TOMS RIVER William Thomas Faix of Santa Barbara, formerly of Bayonne, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 2009, at his home. He was just shy of his 56th birthday on Feb. 10.

William was a long-time employee of ESL Electro-Science, based in King of Prussia, Pa. He was also a lifelong Yankees fan! He was the beloved brother of James Faix of Menlo Park, Joan Jump and her husband Mike of South Toms River; and cherished uncle of Jaime, Morgan, and Mike Jump of South Toms River. He is also survived by many loving friends and colleagues. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb.

16, 2009 at St. Vincent's Church, 979 Avenue Bayonne. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. The G. Keenen O'Brien Funeral Home, Bayonne, is in charge of local arrangements.

BERNICE KURTYKA GRABIS GIOVINCO AGE: 91 BRICK Bernice Kurtyka Grabis Giovinco, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Elizabeth, Bernice lived in Lake Lackawanna and Jackson before moving to Brick 14 years ago. She was a cafeteria worker for Exxon Linden for 10 years, retiring in 1985. Bernice was predeceased by her two husbands, Louis V.

Grabis, in 1973, and Joseph Giovinco, in 1985; and her son, Louis J. Grabis, in 2008. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Margaret A. Grabis; a brother, Emil Kurtyka and his wife Claudia; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at Kowalski Funeral Home, 515 Roselle Lind (kowalskifuneralhome.com) On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, family and friends will meet directly at St. Theresa's R.C. Church, Linden for an 11 a.m.

Funeral 1 Mass. Burial will follow in St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Colonia. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bernice's memory to your favorite charity. Condolences to MARY I.

TENCZA FOERST AGE: 84 BERKELEY Mary I. Tencza Foerst, 84, of the Silver Ridge Park West section of Berkeley, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms Riv- obituaries, A19 MONMOUTH JACQUELYN TRAILL VADAS AGE: 76 SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS Jacquelyn Traill Vadas, 76, of Spring Lake Heights, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Burnt Tavern Health Care Center, Brick. Jackie was proud to have been a lifelong resident of Spring Lake Heights until moving to Sunrise at Wall Assisted Living in October 2008.

She was a graduate of Manasquan High School and was a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Spring Lake. She was predeceased by her son, Glenn; her husband, Paul; a sister, Barbara Juska; and her parents, George and Mildred Traill. Surviving is her daughter, Julie Vadas. At Jackie's request, no services will be scheduled.

Should you wish to make a donation in her memory, please direct the donation to Hospice of New Jersey, 40 Bey Lea Road, Suite A202, Toms River, NJ 08753 whose care and comfort was instrumental in her peaceful passing. Arrangements are by O'Brien Funeral Home, Wall. OCEAN AUGUSTUS A. BODINO AGE: 96 TOMS RIVER Augustus A. Bodino, 96, of Toms River, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Veterans Hospital in Paramus.

Born in Jersey City, he lived in Howell before moving to Toms River 12 years ago. He fought for his country during World War II in the US Army. August worked for the Public Works Department of the City of Jersey City for 35 years before retiring. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 2004. He is survived by his three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edmund and Kim Hafner of Plainsboro, James and Cindy Bodino of Howell, and Norman Bodino of Oakland Park, FL; two daughters, Margaret Powell of Howell and Lauren Saxton of Wyckoff; a sister, Nellie Failace of Manahawkin; eleven grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Friends are invited to visit on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Freeman ManalapanMarlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North, Manalapan. A funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Manalapan.

Interment will follow at Forest Green Park Cemetery in Marlboro. MATTHEW T. BRAND AGE: 18 POINT PLEASANT Matthew T. Brand, 18, of Point Pleasant, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.

Born and raised in Point Pleasant, Matthew was a senior at Point Pleasant Boro High School, a member of the Key Club and Future Business Leaders of America. He was a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Point Pleasant Beach, and a volunteer for the CCD program. He loved music, computers, cars and boating. He was a cadet with Fire Explorers Fire Co.

Point Pleasant. He was active with Ocean of Love. Matthew truly believed that "Life is A Team Sport." He is survived by his mother and father, Catherine Randazzo Brand and William A. Brand IV; his sister and brother, Ashley and Sean of Point Pleasant; his maternal grandmother, Jean Randazzo Manchester; his paternal grandfather, William A. Brand III and his wife Jayne of Mantoloking, and Stuart, his aunts and uncles, James Randazzo of Long Valley, Fran Thomas of Howell, Christian Randazzo of California, Betsy Brand of McLean, and Sarah Kel-9, ly of Franklin Lakes; many loving cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at the Timothy E.

Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter R.C.

Church, Point Pleasant Beach. Committal will be private. Contributions may be made to the family in memory. Condolences may be sent by visitn www.ryanfuneralhome.com THEODORE "TED" E. DZIEPAK AGE: 90 TOMS RIVER Theodore "Ted" E.

Dziepak, 90, of Toms River, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a chemical operator for 30 years and worked at Tenneco Chemical, Fords before retiring in 1978. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived in Peoria, Ariz. for 30 years before recently moving to Toms River.

He enlisted in the Army 101st Airborne Parachute Infantry 506 and served from 1942-45. He parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and the Netherlands. For his bravery, he was awarded the Bronze Star and also received the Purple Heart, both in 1945. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 2135, member of the American Legion, and DAV, all in Peoria, Ariz.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bette A Dziepak; a daughter, Ann Louise Dziepak of Toms River; a son, William V. and his wife Nina; two grandchildren, Teddy and Adele; a greatgranddaughter, Sage, all of Greensburg, four nephews; four nieces; and many great nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, with funeral services at 6 p.m.

at Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road, er. Born March 11, 1924 in Bayonne, Mrs. Foerst was a longtime resident of Clark before moving to Greensboro, N.C. and moving to Berkeley 12 years ago. Mrs.

Foerst had worked at Singer Manufacturing, Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Foerst; three daughters, Maureen Gsell and her husband Gene, Eileen Badgley and her husband Victor, and Ellen Mary Foerst; a son, Robert Foerst; four grandchildren, Greg and Lindsay Gsell and Ashley and Nicholas Migliaro; and a sister, Sophie Mokrzycki. The family will receive friends from noon Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 until the memorial service at 1:30 p.m.

at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Toms River. Committal was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad, 100 Port Royal Drive, Toms River, NJ 08755.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com DENNIS H. GLERUM AGE: 89 WHITING Dennis H. Glerum, 89, of Whiting, Manchester, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at The Pines at Whiting. Born in Lodi, he had resided i in Robbinsville for over 40 years and also Lanoka Harbor.

He was a retired engineer for N.J. Bell Telephone and was an Army veteran of World War II. Dennis enjoyed his sailboat and being at the shore. Son of the late Marinus and Gertrude Blum Glerum; he is survived by his wife, Margaret Cook Glerum; and several 1 nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be private for the family with the Rev.

William McQuoid officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceville Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Wilson Funeral Home, Pennington. To send a condolence, visit www.wilsonapple.com. JOSEPH JERNEE AGE: 91 FORMERLY OF POINT PLEASANT Joseph Jernee, 91, died Friday, Feb.

6, 2009. He owned and operated Carole Lynn's Uniform Shoppe, Point Pleasant. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris Pflug Jernee; two daughters, Carole Hankins of Port St. Lucie, and Lynn Jernee of of Bowmanstown, a sister, Frances Flynn of Hamilton Square; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. CRISTINA MECCHIA AGE: 51 WHITING Cristina Mecchia, 51, of Whiting, Manchester, passed away Thursday, Feb.

5, 2009, at home. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Carteret before moving to Whiting in 2002. Cristina was a medical technician and a caregiver. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Whiting.

Cristina was greatly loved and will be missed by all. She was predeceased by her parents, Valerio and Pierina Mecchia; and her sister, Gabriella Mecchia. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, John and Marilyn Mecchia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Annmarie and Bernadino Stragapede and Paula Mecchia; three nephews, Mark and Daniel Stragapede, and Andrea Comin; a niece, Tatiana Kretlow; three greatnephews, Christopher, David, and Joseph; and four great-nieces, Jenna, Gianna, Jennifer, and Valerie. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

14, 2009 in the All Saints Chapel of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 30 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Popcorn Park Zoo, Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731. Arrangements are under the direction of Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, Whiting. CAROL A.

MEO AGE: 61 BRICK Carol A. Meo, 61, of Brick, died Wednesday at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. She spent many years in nursing as an LPN and worked at Medford Leas Nursing Home, Medford. Born in Allentown, NJ, she lived in Old Bridge before moving to Brick eleven years ago. Surviving are her Vernon (Dute) McLaughlin; a son, Robert Meo of East Brunswick; a sister, Josephine McCabe of Lakehurst; five grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and great nieces.

Services are private. Arrangements by DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Lakehurst. ROSE MILORDI AGE: 92 LAKEWOOD Rose Milordi, 92, of Lakewood, passed away on Wednesday February 11, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Rose was born and lived in Jersey City, Union City, Toms River, and East Rutherford, before moving to Lakewood in 2005. A great Mom, a great cook, she is our top lady and top chef.

Rose was predeceased by her husband, Basil (1988). She is survived by her son, Frank and his wife Peggy, of Melbourne, FL; her daughter, Rosalie of Lakewood; her granddaughters, Danielle and Bridget; and five great grandchildren, Nicole, Christopher, Francesca, Giovana, and Brandi. Visitation will be 7- 9pm and 2-4 7-9 pm, at the D'Elia Funeral Home, Rt. 70 Vermont Lakewood, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Mon.

Feb 16, at 10:30 am, at Saint Mary of the Lake RC Church, Lakewood, NJ, with interment to follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery. Donations may be made in Rose's memory to the Disabled American Veterans and St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. CHARLES J.

POLO JR. AGE: 83 TOMS RIVER Charles J. Polo 83, of Toms River, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Mr.

Polo was born in Kearny and was a lifelong resident recently moving to Toms River. He was predeceased by his first wife, Alice Mozeleski, in 1971; his second wife, Margaret Shepherd, in 2002; and his sister, Ann Torella. Surviving are his son, Charles T. Polo and his wife Suzanne of Toms River; his daughter, Barbara and her husband Michael Pegram of Batavia, Ohio; his brothers and sister, Michael, Frank, John, and Mary Polo; his grandchildren, Michelle, Samantha, Michael and Allison; his greatgrandchildren, Emma, Celia, and Landon; his stepchildren, James and Charles Shepherd and Cathy Niedzinski; and his step grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

14, 2009 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 676 Kearny Kearny. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. MIDDLESEX SOPHIE G. LUTTERLOUGH AGE: 98 MONROE TOWNSHIP Sophie G.

Lutterlough, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Cranberry Center, Monroe. She was 98. Mrs. Lutterlough was a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C.

She moved to Monroe to reside with her daughter in 1999. While living in Monroe, she was an active member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Mrs. Lutterlough attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., graduating from Dunbar School, in the class of 1928, near the top of her class. I In January 1960, she was accepted into full membership at People's Congregational Church.

She was an active member of this church in many capacities, most notably as a first soprano in their choir. For 40 years, she was an employee of the Smithsonian Institution; 26 of these years were in the Entomology Department, where she achieved the title of Exemplary Service, upon her retirement in 1983. Her husband, Henry Lutterlough, and Navy veteran, and retired employee of the National Institute of Health, preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy, Ethel, and Josephine; and her brother, Edward. She leaves to mourn her passing, her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Barbara M.

and Willis H. Hines of Monroe; her granddaughter and her husband Barbara Elaine and Tom Rosensweet and her great-grandchild, Vanessa Claire Rosensweet of Jersey City; her niece, Clarell Ashton; and a grandniece, Doria Ashton of Washington, D.C., also mourn her passing. The viewing will be from 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 until the services at 5 p.m.

at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. May her spirit, strength and courage live in our memories. Rest in peace, Sophie..