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OCT. 22, 2005 ASBURY PARK PRESS EDWARD F. MEANY, 66 of OCEAN ABERDEEN, died peacefully Fri- nett, grandchildren, Natalie day, Oct. 21, at Robert Wood Brian Lanzim. THOMAS A.

GERVEL, 73, of WARETOWN, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Mr. Gervel was born in Wilkes-Barre, and lived in Newark before moving to Waretown in 1978. Mr.

Gervel was a uniformed firefighter for the city of Newark for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a Navy, veteran of the Korean War was a communicant of St. Pius Roman Catholic Church, Forked River, Lacey. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Mary Deeney Gervel; one son, William, and his wife, Linda, and one daughter, Cheryl, and her husband, Joseph Caldeira, all of Waretown; one sister, Louise Moffett of Lodi; and two granddaughters, Nicole and Megan. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Riggs Funeral Home 130 Route 9 Forked River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Pius Roman Catholic Church, 203 Lacey Road, Forked River.

Interment shall follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River. MARIE E. GLUTTING, 82, of Leisure Village East, LAKE- WOOD, died Thursday at Brick Hospital. Mrs.

Glutting worked for Amusements, Toms River, as a bookkeeper for 15 years, retiring in 1985. She was a communicant of St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church of Brick. She was also a perpetual member of the Altar Rosary Society. Born in Newark, she lived in Bloomfield, South Plainfield and Beachwood, moving to Leisure Village East in 1989.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Kenneth J. Glutting; three sons, Thomas Glutting of Toms River, Keith Glutting of New York City and Joseph Glutting of Beachwood; a daughter, Mary Ann Soto of Thorton, four grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Toms River.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 Tuesday at St. Dominic's Church, Brick, followed by burial at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River. JOHN "JACK" J. HEATH 69, of Greenbriar Woodlands, TOMS RIVER, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, at home following a brave battle with cancer.

Born in the Bronx, "Red" moved to Paterson as a young child. He graduated from Paterson Central High School and attended Rutgers University. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he graduated from the Language School at the Presidio in California and served in Turkey. Living in Little Falls for many years, Mr.

Heath was active in politics and served on the Board of Education. Having moved to Greenbriar Woodlands in 2000, Jack served on the Finance Committee of the Community. Mr. Heath was the director of operations for the Savoy Leather Manufacturing Co. in Haverhill, for eight years, retiring in 1991.

He was a communicant of St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Heath. Jack is survived by his wife of 44 years, Claire Heath; his children, Kathleen of Spring Lake, Jacqueline Hunter and her husband, Andrew, of Upper Saddle River, and Wendi Allegrezza and her husband, Terry, of Tega Cay, S.C.; his six grandsons, Jack and Troy Gramlich, Matthew and Jason Allegrezza and Alex and Austin Hunter; his brother, Thomas, and wife Rachel of Franklin; and his sister, Helen Rando, and husband Ron of Bayville, Berkeley. Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River. A Mass of a Christian Burial will be offered at 9:15 a.m. Monday at St. Luke's R.C.

Church, Toms River; arrive at the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. Cremation will be in Ocean County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, P.O: Box 250, Ribera, NM 87560, (888) 284-4687. GREGORY JOHNSON, 45, of Georgia, formerly of SOUTH TOMS RIVER, died Saturday. He was born in Lakewood.

Surviving are his wife, Pricilla; one son, Tyrell; two stepsons, Erik and Robert; four brothers, Tyrone, Larry, Marvin and Alonzo; two sisters, Deborah and Josephine; and a father law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Drewcilla. Lakewood Funeral Home, Howell, is in charge of arrangements. OBITUARIES Additional obituaries A10 Jennifer BenReynolds and Visiting hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Reynolds' name can be made to St. Joseph's Health Care Facility (Christian Brothers), 30 Montgomery Circle, New Rochelle, NY 10804.

EDWARD RYNO, 71, of LAKEWOOD, died Wednesday, Oct. Concord Care Center. He was a Navy veteran. Surviving are sons, Edward Jerry, Fred and Charlie; two daughters, Barbara Heagele and Alice Ryno Willingboro; two sisters, Elsie and Margaret; seven three greatgrandchildren. Lakewood Funeral Home, Howell, is in charge of arrangements.

MIRIAM SCHENK, 94, of LAKEWOOD, died Wednesday, Oct. 19. She had retired from the Lakewood Public Library in Lakewood. Surviving are a son and his wife, Richard and Harriet Schenk; a daughter and son-inlaw, Diane and John Maikos; a sister, Rose Schwartz; eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. The Lakewood Funeral Home, Howell, was in charge of arrangements.

STEVEN SHEARS, 91, of TOMS RIVER, died Friday, Oct. 21, at the Arbors Care Center, Manchester. Mr. Shears worked as a hotel commodore and for Kusman's Bakery and Angus Provisions before owning his own provisions company. He retired in 1978.

He was a member of the Orthodox Christian Church of Annunciation, Brick, and a member of the Elks Club. Born in Lansford, he lived in Coaldale, New York City and Valley Stream, N.Y., before moving to Toms River in 1979. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna, in 2004; a brother, John Shears; and a sister, Mary Peck. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Laura of Babylon, N.Y.; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Cyril Aicee of Middle Island; and a grandson, Steven Shears. Visiting will be from 3 to 5 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Toms River. A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation, Brick. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m.

at the Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation, 360 Van Zile Road, Brick, NJ 08724 or the Alzheimer's Association of New Jersey, 400 Morris Ave. Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. ANTHONY W. SPIDALETTO, 53, of LAKEWOOD, died Tuesday, Oct.

18, at Kimball Medical Center. He was a construction worker. Surviving are brothers Orlando Jr. of Florida, Greg of Howell and Paul of Toms River; a sister, Joyce Murrin of Brick; nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. The Lakewood Funeral Home, Howell, is in charge of arrangements.

ANN P. LUEG TOURINE, 89, of JACKSON, died Friday, Oct. 21, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson. She and her husband owned and operated Dutchie's Italian Kitchen, Matawan. "Ann's warm, welcoming smile, dignity and beauty were as much a part of the success of their restaurant as its cuisine." She immigrated to the United States in 1930.

During World War II, Ann operated Tourines Tavern while her husband served in the Navy. It was a gathering place for wives and women to share their letters from servicemen, husbands and boyfriends. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Keyport. Born in Berlin, Germany, she lived in Matawan until 1986, lived in Toms River until 2000, then moved to Jackson five years ago.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Frank "Dutchie" Tourine, in 2000, and her sister, Hilda Bane. Surviving are a son and daughter-inlaw, Frank and Joanne Tourine of Millstone; a niece, Maryann Schild of Norwalk, Ohio; a granddaughter and her husband, Theodora and Brian Salamone of Easton, a granddaughter, Suzanne Tourine; and a great-granddaughter, Angela Salamone. Services will be held at 10:30 www.app.com PAGE A11 after a 14-month battle with acute leukemia. He retired in April 2004 as director for the Metro Office of the New York State Trade Adjustment Assistance center. Previously, Ed worked 20 years in sales and marketing at American Standard in Piscataway.

He was born and raised in the Highbridge section of the Bronx by his parents, Edward and Ellen Morrissey Meany. He graduated from Fordham Prep and Fordham University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1961. He was very active in his children's lives. He was the founder and president of the Cleft Palate Parents Group of Monmouth County. For years, he coached Pop Warner Aberdeen Huskies Football and St.

Joseph CYO baseball and basketball. He was president of the St. Joseph Athletic Council. He was active in the St. John Vianney High School PTA, serving as president and treasurer.

He was a lifelong Yankee fan and took pride in his Irish heritage. He was a big man with a big heart, a truly good man devoted to his family. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his quick wit and sense of humor, which he retained even in his illness. The family is most grateful to the doctors, nurses and the entire medical staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Cancer Institute of New Jersey for their care and support. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Michele Meany of Aberdeen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edward Meany Jr.

of Matawan, John and Danielle Meany of Colts Neck, and Michael and Karen Meany of Matawan; a daughter and son-inlaw, Kelly Ann and Dominick Aliperti of Aberdeen; a sister, Clare Lussen of Pearl River, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Jack, John, Colin and Caroline Meany; and many Morrissey cousins, with whom he was very close. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Clement Church on Route 79 in Matawan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Scully, family friend and pastor, at 11 a.m.

Monday at St. Clement, followed by interment in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Route 520, Marlboro. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations in the memory of Edward F. Meany to the Cancer Institute of the New Jersey Nurses Education Fund, 195 Little Albany New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or the RWJUH Foundation-Oncology Nursing Fund, 8 Easton New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Waitt-Nelms Funeral Home, 501 Highway 79, Morganville, is i in charge of arrangements. For directions to St. Clement, please call the funeral home at (732) 566-5300. Online condolences can be sent in his name via HAROLD E. NANN.

90, of TOMS RIVER, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. Born in Newark, he lived in Brick before moving to Toms River. He was employed as a custodian for the Board of Education, Newark, for 25 years, then for Pabst Blue Ribbon, Newark, for 15 years, retiring in 1978. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Casey Nann, in 1995.

Surviving are two sons, Harold F. of Whiting, Manchester, and Edward of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Mary Ann Finney of Williston, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today at Carmona-Bolen Home For Funerals, 412 Main Toms River. Interment will follow in Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

JOHN A. REYNOLDS, 82, of POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at home. He was a sales manager for New Jersey Bell, Newark, for 39 years, retiring in 1981. He served in the Army during World War II, attaining rank of staff sergeant.

Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and a former member of the Dapper Dan's of Harmony Chorus of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head. Born in Newark, he lived in East Orange before moving to Point Pleasant Borough in 1973. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Kepler Reynolds; his brother, Thomas P.

Reynolds; and two sisters, Katherine Suskevich and Helen Hazzard. Surviving are a two sons, the Rev. Brother John A. Reynolds CFC of New Rochelle, N.Y., and James C. Reynolds of Hampton, a daughter, Kathlyn M.

Lanzim of Toms River; three a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's, Keyport. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport.

Day Funeral Home 361 Maple Place, Keyport, is in charge of arrangements. JOHN EDWARD UCHRIN, 64, of JACKSON, died Friday, Oct. 21, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Mr. Uchrin owned and operated Uchrin Plumbing and Heating, Jackson.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during peacetime, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6201, Jackson. Born in Metuchen, he moved to Jackson 35 years ago. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marie Uchrin.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Mary Uchrin; two sons, Robert Winters of Sandyhook, and Brian Winters of Lakewood; three daughters, Michele Burton of Buffalo, Wyo, Dana Winters of Tennessee, and Diane Winters of Neptune; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Michchin Uchrin of Scottsdale, three aunts, Mary, Anna and Helen; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Jackson. A funeral gathering will be at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday at the funeral home. The funeral ceremony will follow at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Brig. Gen.

William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Mr. Uchrin to The American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Toms River, NJ 08753, and would greatly be appreciated. For directions and further information, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com.

SANTO W. URATO, 78, of Manahawkin, STAFFORD, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin. Born in North Bergen, he lived there until moving to Manahawkin 22 years ago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was past president of Roofers Union Local 10, Paterson. Later, he was employed with All Above Roofing in North Jersey. He was a member of the Pidgeon (Coop) Club, North Bergen. He was an avid horse race enthusiast. He was predeceased by a sister, Rose Orlando.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Pranzo Urato; a son, Glenn of Manahawkin; two daughters, Rene Major of Hopatcong and Loretta Connelly of Manahawkin; brothers John of North Bergen, Peter of Bloomfield and Paul of Toms River; sisters Angie Corsilli of Bayville, Berkeley, and Toni Desimone of Smithville. He was the proud grandfather to Jennifer, Anton, Adam and Alesha. A memorial Mass will be held at noon today at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Barnegat. Private cremation was held by Thos L.

Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Drive, Manahawkin. PETER VAN BODEGON, 84, of LAKEHURST, died Thursday, Oct. 20, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a foreman for Georgia Warwick, N.Y., for more than 30 years, retiring in 1987. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Born in Rutherford, he lived in Wanaque for more than 20 years before moving to Lakehurst three years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Lydia VanBodegon, and a son, Peter VanBodegon. Surviving are a son, Arthur VanBodegon of Clifton; a daughter, Lydia Alegreto of Lakehurst; a sister, Eleanor Allson of Parsippany; a brother, Jake, and his wife, Rose VanBodegon, of Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Mary Salzman of Manchester and Jean Begyn of Clifton; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Homes, 3010 Ridgeway Road, Manchester.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. MIDDLESEX JUDGE PHILIP N. GUMBS.

God blessed us with the bountiful life of Judge Philip N. Gumbs. Judge Gumbs was the middle child of nine children of Edith Richardson and Nathan Gumbs. He was born April 29, 1923, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, his parents having emigrated from Anguilla, British West Indies, in 1912. As a young man, Judge Gumbs absorbed nourishment and support from a loving family and his church, St.

Mark A.M.E. Zion Church. These ea early beginnings forever molded Judge Gumbs' strong inner essence, his unrelenting desire to learn and impart knowledge, his mighty spirit, his sterling integrity, and his insistence on excellence. Judge Gumbs attended Matawan High School, graduating in 1942. Upon his graduation, the country was immersed in World War II.

Judge Gumbs heeded the call to service and enlisted in the U.S. Army-Air Corps. He served with distinction as a technical sergeant, with tours in Okinawa, Philippines and elsewhere in Japan. After his honorable discharge, Judge Gumbs began to pursue his desire for educational excellence and attended Rutgers University; upon completion of his undergraduate work, Judge Gumbs began to pursue his desire to become an attorney. He attended law school at John Marshall College and received his law degree from Lincoln University in St.

Louis, in 1952. Judge Gumbs married the former Rachel Valentine of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, in 1958. She became his devoted wife for 47 years. Judge Gumbs was the father of Robina Gumbs-Shaw, Esquire, and Master Sgt. Philip Kelvin Gumbs.

Judge Gumbs instilled his desire for excellence into his children, who lead very productive lives. While awaiting his admission to the New Jersey Bar, Judge Gumbs was employed in several law enforcement positions, serving as probation officer for Monmouth County and the City of New York. Upon passage of the New Jersey Bar examination, Judge Gumbs became associated with the law firm of Karkas, Kantor Burns of Keyport, New Jersey. He later became a partner in the law firm of Burns, Testino and Gumbs. Judge Gumbs was very concerned about community affairs, particularly providing good education for the children.

He served as a member the Matawan Township Board of Education. He later served as a member of the Matawan Township Board of Zoning Adjustment, chairman of the township's planning board and member of the Township Council. His sterling performance with the county persuaded him to accept the Democratic Party's nomination for mayor. His effective leadership led him to win the election with a major plurality. His outstanding performance as mayor compelled him to seek the position of Freeholder for the county of Monmouth.

Judge Gumbs won a seat on the Board of Chosen Freeholders with the highest number of votes for any elected seat in the county. He later became the first African-American director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Judge Gumbs was appointed a judge by then New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne in 1976 and served as judge of workers' compensation for 25 years in New Brunswick, Freehold, Newark, Paterson and Toms River. He retired as supervising judge of compensation in 2001 after his health began to fade.

He was a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the New Jersey, Monmouth County, Garden State and National Bar Associations. He was a life fellow of American County Government, New Jersey Association of Chosen Freeholders, and a member of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. Judge Gumbs was the recipient of numerous awards and citations, including: Outstanding Service Award: Matawan Township Council; citation in Who's Who Among Black Americans; Bicentennial Service Award; Meritorious and Distinguished Service Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Matawan Regional High School Alumni Hall of Fame; James A. Ware Award for Public Excellence, New Jersey Department of Labor; Proclamation: Honorable Philip N. Gumbs Day by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders; Distinguished Career The New Jersey Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar Association and the New Jersey Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court.

Judge Gumbs elicited the help of God in all his affairs. He was a lifelong member of St. Mark AME Zion Church in Cliffwood, serving in many capacities; including superintendent of the Sunday school, chairman of the Trustee Board, a position he held for 30 and years, chairman member of of the choir, Men's Ministry program. Judge Gumbs was a Master Mason and served as Worshipful Master of Butler Lodge No. 42 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Cliffwood, for several years.

He also was a member of the Cliffwood Royals Athletic League. After his retirement, Judge Gumbs traveled and spent time at the family's recreational facility, Nathan's Cove, Anguilla, British West Indies. Judge Gumbs was predeceased by his brothers Christopher, Nathan and Samuel Gumbs. Judge Gumbs leaves to mourn many proud family members and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rachel; a daughter, Robina Gumbs-Shaw and her husband, Rudolph, of St.

Albans, N.Y.; a son, Kelvin and his wife, Tina, of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren, Elena and Keenan Gumbs and Qadira Shaw. Judge Gumbs also is survived by his sisters, Camelia Gumbs of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Gwendolyn Anthony and her husband, Lester, of St. Albans, N.Y.; a sister-in law, Sadie Gumbs, of Cliffwood, N.J.; brothers Kenneth Gumbs of the Bronx, N.Y., George Gumbs and his wife, Wilhelmina, of Cliffwood, N.J., and Earle Gumbs and his wife, Beateal, of Hillcrest Heights, and a host of nieces and nephews, including Dale Gumbs and wife Yvette, Joy Gumbs, Wanda Sims and husband Jimmy, Wendell Gumbs and wife Lynette, Renee Jefcoat and husband Roosevelt, Christopher Gumbs and wife Wanda, Marvin Gumbs, Aaron Gumbs and wife Naomi, and Allan Gumbs. A viewing will be held for Judge Gumbs from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at St.

Mark A.M.E. Zion Church, 218 Delaware Aberdeen. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark A.M.E.

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