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a ASBURY PARK PRESS I DAY. MAY 14,2003 B-6 OBITUARIES ES Additional obituaries B7 5-14-63 B6 OCEAN CHARLES J. ALAIMO, 71, of SOUTH TOMS RIVER, died Saturday, May 3, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He was a bus driver for the Wagner Tour North Haledon, for 20 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran.

He was a member of the Toms River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6063 AJ Weeks Lodge and a member of the Marine Corps League Detachment 796 of Toms River, and the American Legion Post 129. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he lived in Haledon before moving to Toms River in 1985. He was predeceased by a son, Richard N. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Moscariello Alaimo; a son, Todd N. of Colts Neck; two daughters, Sherrie Newbury of Hudson, and Melanie Slater of South Toms River; a sister, Mary Rinaldi of Yonkers; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Toms River American Legion Post 129. Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, Toms River, is in charge of arrangements. JESSE KARL BECKER, 27, of Germantown, formerly of TOMS RIVER, died Monday, May 12, in Rochester, Minn. Born in Toms River, he was a former resident of Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, and graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1994.

He had been employed by Delex Systems, Inc. in Vienna, as a graphic illustrator. Surviving are his mother, Sharon Becker, and her partner, Michael Payne, of Germantown, his father and stepmother, Bruce and Susan Becker of Chesapeake; a brother, Justin Becker of Chesapeake; his paternal grandmother, Edna Becker of Siler City, N.C.; his maternal grandmother, Nora Jelley of Toms River; his aunt and uncle, Donna and Michael Harris of Jupiter, his uncle, Bernhard Becker of Allentown; and his aunt and uncle, Martha and Kyle Mooney of Brick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Deborah Heart Foundation, www.deborahfoundation.org. Smith and Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City, is in charge of arrangements.

DEATH NOTICES PRAIZNER Peter 92 died Saturday May 10, 2003 at Riverview Medical Center. Formerly of Livingston, born in Newark, NJ, in Holmdel for 20 years with surviving spouse Dolly (Philomena) Praizner. Surviving are his three children, Joanne Formichella Summit, Robert Praizner Summit, Karen Carey Summit and two step children Debbie Estock of Jackson and Louis Dechicchio of Holmdel. Survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren and sister Loretta Burd. He was a retired supervisor at Western Electric employed 37 years.

In repose at the Waitts Nelms Funeral Home, State Highway Morganville, NJ. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on May 14 at 9AM at St. Catherines R.C. Church, Holmdel, NJ. Interment Cemetery of the Gate Heaven, Hanover, NJ.

THIEMER Bernadette 69 (Bernie) Of Toms River. Formerly of Staten Island On May 12th 2003. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of George, Stephen, Larry Gregory Burkert. Dear sister of Frank Ulrich.

Mother Of Seven Grandchildren, Robin, Stephen, Ashley, Erin, George, Emily Larry. Funeral from Casey McCallum-Rice, South shore funeral home. 30. Nelson Ave. Great Kills, SI.

On Friday. Mass of Christian burial, St. Clare's church Entombment resurection cemetary, friends be received, Wednsday Thursday, 2-4pm 7-9pm. In lieu of Flowers, contributions to the National down syndrome society will be appreciated. IN MEMORIAM VENA John In Memory of John Vena Who God called home on May 14, 2002 Dear Dad: We thought of you with love today But that was nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our Heart. Love always, Your family OLGA T.

"OLLIE" BRYER, 87, of BRICK, died Tuesday, May 13, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brick. She was employed for 10 years in the executive dining room of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York City, retiring in 1977. Prior to that, she worked as a candy maker for 12 years with the Quaker Maid Company, Brooklyn. She was a parishioner of Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, Brick, where she was a member of its Rosary Altar Society. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council, Brooklyn.

Born in Throop, she lived in Staten Island and Brooklyn before moving to Brick 22 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Matthew M. Bryer in 1982. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Matthew M. III and Patricia of Toms River; two daughters, Mary Ann Hutchinson of Toms River, and June Elizabeth Tomasuolo of Howell; a brother, David Tarnosky of Staten Island; two sisters, Rose S.

Holod and Pauline Silecchio, both of Brooklyn; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road at Route 70, Brick. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m.

Friday at the Church of the Epiphany, Brick. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, I Lakewood. THERESA M. CONTEY, 71, of TOMS RIVER, died Saturday, May 10, in Fort Myers, Fla.

She was a clerk for the ABC Caging and Fulfillment Services Toms River, for many years. She was a communicant of St. Justin's Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. Born in Jersey City, she resided there before moving to Toms River in 1965. She was predeceased by her husband, Bonifice "Benny" Contey, on Oct.

2, 1993. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Gene Francis of Toms River; two brothers, Vincent Lentini of Cape Coral, and Frank Lentini of Eatontown; two sisters, Antoinette Raso of Toms River, a and Barbara Lentini of Brick; and three grandchildren, Christine, Michael and Richard. Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River.

The funeral will be Friday; arrive at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Justin's Church, Toms River. Entombment will be in Ocean County Memorial Park.

RITA MC GIVNEY DE LUCCI, 76, of Silver Ridge Park West, BERKELEY, died Monday, May 12, at Tallwoods Nursing Home, Bayville, Berkeley. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. Born in Queens, she lived in Staten Island before moving to Berkeley 13 years ago.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Joseph a retired officer of the New York Police Department; a son, Thomas of Hartsdale, N.Y.; two daughters, Dorothy Jud of Brooklyn, and Marie Gullstrand of Jackson; and three grandchildren, Melissa, Kelly and Matthew. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St.

Catherine Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church. Committal will follow in Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

Condolences may be sent to www.ryanfuneralhome.com. Timothy E. Ryan Toms River Peace of Mind Heart (St. Catherine's Blvd.) Before, During and Beyond 732-505-1900 In Loving Memory of Joyce Nelson-Neals Mom, We can hardly believe it's been a year. And every day we still shed tears when we think of you, as often as we do.

It brings a smile to our face, because we know you are safe. We want you to know we are all doing well because if we weren't you could tell. Hugs and Kisses! Love, The Boys and Family CARMINE FREZZA, 78, of Holiday City, BERKELEY, died Monday, May 12, at Barnegat Nursing Center, Barnegat. He was a warehouseman for TungSol Corporation, Newark, for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a communicant of St.

Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. Born in Newark, he lived there and in North Arlington and Bloomfield before moving to Berkeley. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Vitoria Frezza; two sons, Mario Frezza of Nutley, and Stephen Frezza of California; a daughter, Angela O'Leary of Jackson; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday at inn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River. A funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Toms River. Interment will be in Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

Memorial donations may be made to the Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. QUINN-HOPPING TOMS 240-3800 RIVER, N.J. CAROL ANN SMITH NORTON GAPINSKI, 61, of BRICK, died Saturday, May 10, of cancer. She was a member of the Calvary Lighthouse Church.

Her faith in the Lord helped her through. Known as "Ma" or Aunt Carol," she dedicated her life to raising her three children. She was quick to help others. She enjoyed crocheting, and could be found feeding the ducks or squirrels or helping a stray. She always had a funny story to tell and a Nintendo controller in her hand.

Surviving are her husband, Douglas; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Artie and Andrea Smith, and John Randy Smith, both of Brick; a daughter, Tammy Eiseman of Florida; and a grandson, Billy Eiseman. Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a funeral service at 8:30 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88, Brick.

A memorial service will also be offered at 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Lighthouse Church, Lakewood. PATRICIA A. HARDAWAY, 78, of MANCHESTER, died Sun- day, May 11, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Lakehurst, and active in Leisure Knoll Clubs.

Born in Boston, she lived in Parsippany before moving to Manchester 18 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Z. Hardaway, in 1998. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Henry Z. Jr.

and Maureen Hardaway of Moultonborough, N.H.; a daughter, Jane Hardaway Pattee of Sandy, Utah; a brother; five sisters; and two great private. Interment will take place in Hebron, Ky. DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Lakehurst, is in charge of arrangements. EVELYN M. RODGERS HOLDEN, 102, of BRICK, formerly of Neptune City, died Sunday, May 11, at the Burnt Tavern Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center, Brick.

She was a house mother at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, retiring at the age of 80. She also worked with mentally challenged children while living in Florida. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Neptune City. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ocean Chapter 214. She joined the OES in East Rutherford in 1927 and transferred to the Ocean Chapter in the early 1960s.

She was also a member of the Neptune City Senior Citizens. She enjoyed doing craft work with her hands, especially crocheting and Flowers Soften the OF PLEASANT POINT FLORIST NURSERY "Dedicated to Unique Style Personalized Design" Floral Arrangements Dried Silk Fruit Baskets Dish Gardens Funeral Homes Hospitals Flowers Delivered Around the Corner or Around the World SAME DAY SERVICE on Orders Received by 3pm 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK 1-800-722ROSE (7673) 732-899-3109 FUNERAL FLOWERS OUR SPECIALTY quilting. Born in Bethlehem, she lived in Florida for several years before moving to Neptune City more than 25 years ago. She was predeceased by her first husband, Roy Rodgers; her second husband, Joseph Holden; and two sons, George and Roy Rodgers. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lilyan and George Johnson of Brick; eight grandchildren, Evelyn and Neil Budsinsky, Christina and Michael Shaler, John Rodgers, Richard Burke, Thomas Burke, Lisa and Thomas DeSeno, Thomas Rodgers, and Richard Rodgers; nine great- grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, William Burke of Neptune City; and several stepgrandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Johnson-McGinley Funeral Home, 2652 Route 138, Wall. An OES service will be offered Thursday evening. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Derrick Doherty will officiate. Interment will follow in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. JOSEPHINE M.

KUMINSKI. 86, of TOMS RIVER, died Tues- day, May 13, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Justin's Roman Catholic Church, Toms River. She and her late husband summered in the Gilford Park section of Dover since 1950.

Born in Jersey City, she lived in Brooklyn before moving to Gilford Park 29 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Adam, in 2001. Surviving are a son, Martin of Middletown; a daughter, JoAnn DiMaria of Brooklyn; three grandchildren, Lenny and Tara Kuminski, and Richard DiMaria; and four grandchildren, Brooke and Jessica Kuminski, and Emma and Aidan DiMaria. A viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday at Anderson Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Toms River. A Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Justin's Church followed by burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.

ANDERSON CAMPBELL 349-5700 GEORGE F. MUERDTER, 93, of Whiting, MANCHESTER, died Tuesday, May 13, at home. He transported handicapped children for the Warwick Valley Central Schools, Warwick, N.Y., before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Doric Temple 560, 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1942 to 1944.

Born in West Hoboken, he lived in Warwick and Toms River before moving to Whiting 10 years ago. He was predeceased by his wife, Theodora Pezzia Muerdter, in 1997. Surviving are a daughter, Roberta Peterson of Teaneck; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Lakehurst.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. GRACE STEWART MULLER, 84, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., formerly of BRICK, died Thursday, May 8, at Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and a series of illnesses. Born in Great Neck, N.Y., she attended both Hunter High School and Hunter College in New York City, receiving her baccalaureate degree in 1939. She was employed as a secretary at St.

Peter's Lutheran Church and later by Colliers Publishing New York City. She married Herbert H. Muller on May 16, 1943, becoming a full-time homemaker and mother of three. After raising her family, she returned to work as an administrative assistant for several organizations. She and her husband resided in New York City, Fort Lee, Montclair, and Greenlawn, Long Island, before retiring to the Greenbriar Community in Brick in 1973.

After her husband's death in 1992, she relocated to South Glens Falls, N.Y., and Saratoga Springs. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles, music and handcrafts. She taught Sunday school for many years and served as the Sunday School superintendent. In retirement, she worked as a volunteer at the Point Pleasant Hospital and was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Brick.

Her greatest pleasure came from the time spent with her family and especially her grandchildren, who brought much joy to her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert M. Muller; and a brother, Edward A. Stewart. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Richard A.

and Karen L. Muller of Toms River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen J. and Thomas A. Panebianco Jr. of Toms River, and Christine G.

and Jeffrey H. Levy of South Glens Falls; seven grandchildren, Richard Kenneth and Daniel Muller, Jessica and Michael Panebianco, Eric Reed and Elizabeth Levy; and a great- granddaughter, Cara Muller. A memorial service followed by interment will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Brick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, The Atriums At Greentree Commons, 11000 Lincoln Drive West, Suite 7, Marlton, NJ 08053-3431; The Marc Roberts Cancer Fund, 74 Brick Suite 104, Brick, NJ 08723; or American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Toms River, NJ 08753. Flynn Brothers, Inc. Funeral Home, Schuylerville, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements. EUGENE RICHTER, 91, of Whiting, MANCHESTER, formerly of Union, died Monday, May 12, at Bartley Healthcare, Jackson. He worked as an instrument designer for Weston Electrical Instrument Newark, retiring in 1974.

He was a member of the Union Masons Lodge 33, where he was a master. He was an exempt volunteer fireman for the Union Fire Department. Born in Newark, he lived in Union before moving to Whiting in 1965. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Fekete Richter. Surviving are a brother, Russell Richter; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; three nephews; and a niece.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Union. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. WILLIAM G. SHILTON, 85, of BRICK, died Monday, May 12, at home. He retired as plant wire chief of Bell Telephone of Sharon, after 43 years of service, in 1980. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

He was a captain i in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, past president of the Western Pennsylvania Personnel Association and a member of the Pioneer Club, all of Sharon. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge of the Craft 433, New Castle, Pa. Born in New Castle, he lived in Pittsburgh and Brookfield, Ohio, before moving to Brick in 1985.

Surviving are his wife, Elaine G. Reuter Shilton; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Bonnie Shilton of Manassas, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and James Mutimer of Wyomissing, a sister, Jayne Wohleber of Niceville, and a grandson, Jeffery Mutimer of Arlington, Va. Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River.

Funeral services will be Saturday; arrive at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in Brig.

Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, contributions to your favorite charity would be appreciated. SOFIA SOVA.

90, of LAKEWOOD, died Monday, May 12, at home. Born in Torgu Vald, Estonia, she lived in Lakewood for approximately 16 years. Please Call Ann Tito At Least To place an 7 Days Prior To Run Date. In 1-(800)310-4568 She was predeceased by her husband, George. Surviving are many relatives here and in Estonia.

A graveside service will be held in Pottstown, Pa. D'Elia Funeral Home, Lakewood, is in charge of arrangements. D'ELIA Dignity LAKEWOOD, N.J. 363-1987 DOROTHY E. STENGEL, 84, of Somers Point, formerly of LAKEHURST, died Sunday, May 11, at Linwood Care Center.

She was a homemaker. She was a volunteer at Deborah Hospital where she was a fund for the hospital. She was born in Newark. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Harry P. Stengel.

Surviving are two daughters, Joan Vaughan of Richmond, and Dayle Skibbe of Somers Point; and three grandchildren, Christine Snively, Kimberly Stembridge, and Lori Skibbe. Services and burial will be private. Middleton-Stroble Zale Funeral Home, Somers Point, is in charge of arrangements. MONMOUTH RUTH L. CUNNINGHAM.

78, of FREEHOLD, died Tuesday, May 13, at home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Freehold, and was a Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother. Born in Freehold, she was a lifelong resi- dent. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis A. Cunningham, in 1986; and a sister, Lillian Malekovich, in 1985.

Surviving are a son and daughter-inlaw, Michael A. and Robin Cunningham of Howell; a daughter, Jane F. Cunningham of Freehold; a brother, Michael Demchenko of Alaska; a brother law, Charles Malekovich of Freehold; three grandchildren, Michelle Cranwell and her husband, Robert, of Lakewood, Sgt. Scott Cunningham, USMC, and his wife, Mary Beth, of North Carolina, and Lauren Cavicchia of Freehold; and two greatgrandchildren, Kelsey and Colin Cranwell. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Freehold. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Myrna Bethke officiating.

Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. SUSAN J. ALSTON, 91, of NEP. TUNE, died Saturday, May 10, at Neptune Health Rehab Center, Neptune. She was an active member of High Hill A.M.E.

Church, Dalzell, S.C., before moving to Neptune and becoming an active member of St. Stephen's A.M.E. Zion Church, Asbury Park. She was predeceased by her husband, Jimmie Alston, in 1966; and two sons, Jessie V. Alston Sr.

and Manning (Claborn) Alston. Surviving are four daughters, Jimmie L. Harper, Susie M. Alston, and Helen Clanton of Neptune, and Dorothy E. Butts of Irvington; a son, Marshall Alston of Neptune; a brother, William Jackson of Mahwah; six grandchildren, Darrell, Ivan, J.V., Venessa, Tanya and Marshander; three great-grandchildren, Tranel, Chris and Brian; four nieces, Mary Grace, Debra, Donna and Delores; a nephew, William Arthur; two sons-in-law, Freddie H.

Harper and Calvin D. Butts; two daughters-in-law, Mary L. Alston and Lena Grace Alston; a sister-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, followed by a funeral service at 8 p.m.

at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1001 Cookman Asbury Park, with the Rev. Derinzer Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Dalzell. James H.

Hunt Funeral Home, Asbury Park, is in charge of arrangements..