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COURIER NEWS SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2003 B-3 Stephanie T. Sniezek, loving mother, grandmother Charles J. Golcheski former Manville councilman OBITUARIES More obituaries, see Page B-2 organize and was one of the members of the Manville Orioles baseball team. He also played on and helped organize the Manville Yellow Jackets Semi-Pro Football Team in 1929. Mr.

Golcheski was a member of the Manville Senior Citizens organization, and a member of Christ The King Roman Catholic Church in Manville. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Golcheski, in 1986. Surviving are two sons, Charles Golcheski Jr. of Hillsborough, and Robert Golcheski of Lynchburg, two daughters, Eleanore Mulligan of Readington, and Charolette Kiernan of New Egypt; 20 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will begin 8:15 a.m.

Monday from the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Manville, to be followed by a 9 a.m. Mass at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church in Manville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough. The viewing will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

BITU ARIES Special tributes purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: Fax (908) 722-1126 Monday (o Friday 9 am to 7 pm Saturday to Sunday 3 to 7 pm You also may call (908) 707-3177 during those hours For Billing Inquiries please chII (908) 707-3050 9-5 To place an in memoriam or card of thanks; Call (908) 707-3037, 3044 or 3029 (Muit be received 2 dayi prior to publication) Theodore Ted' Blum, 76, service of remembrance HILLSBOROUGH Theodore "Ted" Blum, 76, died April 13, 2003, at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. A celebration of the life of Ted Blum will be held Sunday at the 4-H Camp.lOO Struble Road, off Route 206 in Stokes State Forest, Branchville. The camp will be open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. At 3 p.m. there will be a service of remembrance filled with the music he loved, followed by refreshments.

All are welcome. Memorial contributions may be made to Somerset County 4-H Association, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, to restore Vesper Island at 4-H Camp. Arrangements are by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 101 N. Gaston Somerville.

4TH ANNIVERSARY MAXIHE MINE RUNIAIC 8994 6799 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Vnttt we together again Forever, Dearly missed and loved by "Daddy" Grandma Ann n))im to George R.Alston, 65, retired educator BRIDGEWATER George R. Alston, 65, died Thursday (June 5, 2003) at UMDNJ Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bruce C.

VanArs-dale Funeral Home, 101 N. Gaston Somerville. Interment is in Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. GulshanK.Lamba, 58, services today MORGANVILLE Gulshan K. Lamba, 58, died Friday (June 6, 2003). He was a project manager at MTA in New York. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, mother, father, two sisters, family and friends.

Funeral services will be noon to 2 p.m. today at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick, under the direction of India Funeral Service, Rari-tan. Third Anniversary In Heaven In Loving Memory of JEANNETTE ROSSOMANDO June 7, 2000 If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life stilt has much in store Since you'll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you'll always stay Deeply Loved and Sadly Missed, Debbie and Muthew One of the Nation's Leading Full Service Florists We Deliver Locally and Around the World Stop v4e PLAINFIELD Stephanie T. (Kajewski) Sniezek, 86, entered eternal life on Thursday (June 5, 2003) at the Norwood Terrace Health Center in Plain-field, where she resided for the East seven years. Born in Eliza-eth, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kajewski, she was a lifelong resident of Plain-field.

Stephanie was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and politics. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Stanley M. Sniezek, in 1996. Surviving are her loving daughter and son-in-law, Helen S. and Andy D.

Horun of Bridge-water; a dear sister-in-law, Dorothy Kajewski; three cherished grandchildren, Andrew M. Horun and wife, Charlotte, of Phillipsburg, Gregory J. Horun Sylvester John Glassic, ex PALMER TOWNSHIP, Pa. Sylvester John "John" Glassic, 74, died Friday (June 6, 2003) at his home. He was born on April 2, 1929, in Scranton, the son of the late Joseph Glassic and Mary Choker Glassic.

He had been employed by the Courier News in Bridgewater for 15 years, as a customer service representative until February. Prior to that he was employed by Wilson Freight Co. in Elizabeth for 15 years; and prior to that by U.S. Steel in Newark. Mr.

Glassic was a member of the Teamsters Local No. 560; the New Jersey Teamsters Retiree Club; and American Legion Post No. 739, Hok-endauqua. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Fifth Year Anniversary January 1, 1900 June 7, 1998 MARY ALICE GAINES To remain in the hearts Of those whom you left behind Of those who loved you, Is to never die Family and Friends Birch, Gaines, Green, Grimes, Jackson, Johnson, Jordan, Moore and Wynn Families is tHicatHRtw Flowers are the Sincerest Expression of Call Today to Send Your Message.

Bruce C. anArsdale Funeral Home 101 N. Gaston Ave, Somerville, NJ 08676 908-725-3111 Bruce VanArsdale, Mgr. NJ Lie 3521 CUSICK Funeral Home 80 Mountain Avenue 908-725-4100 Joseph Cusick Mgr. NJLic3230 James Cusick Dir.

NJUc3ffl 4 ni i zix van CTtxiaais. Funeral Home 10 West End Ave 908-725-0678 Antonio Cenise Mrt JP04I0.1 Norman Van Arsdale Dirt If 01446 "Family Owned Since 18)10" To advertise here call Denis 908-707-3050 These emblems and more available -consult your funeral director for details. and wife, Tina of Pittstown, and Tamara Beth Horun of Bridge-water; five precious greatgrandchildren, Drew, Rachael, Grant, Blake, and Kiera Horun. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, each of whom were very special to her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral liturgy beginning 9:30 a.m.

Monday at St. Bernard's Church, corner of George Street and Emerson Avenue in Plainfield. Stephanie will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Linden. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fucillo 8c Warren Funeral Home in Manville. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 600 First Raritan, NJ 08869 or Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, 1034 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083, would be appreciated.

Courier News employee He was married to his wife, Margaret "Marge" Smack Glassic, for 34 years last November. Also surviving are his son, Thomas Glassic of Bailey, two daughters, Carol Hamel of Anderson, S.C., and Marion Misero of Bethlehem, a brother, Gilbert Glassic of Palmer Township, his sister, Lillian Healey of Palmer Township, three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton streets, Easton, Pa. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the Easton Hospital Hospice, 3421 Nightingale Drive, Easton, PA 18045 or to the SCPA, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 28042.

John F. Risoli, 83. World War II veteran BLUE RIDGE, Texas John F. Risoli, 83, died Wednesday (June 4, 2003) in his home in Blue Ridge, Texas. Born in South Plainfield, he was a lifelong resident, before moving to Blue Ridge, Texas, in 1986.

John and his wife purchased a 150-acre ranch and were raising cattle, and fanning. He was a former excavating contractor in the Plainfield area for many years, before retiring in 1986. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post No.

6763 in South Plainfield, where he served as the post's com-. mander three times. He and his brothers, along with many people, were instrumental in the construction of the present VFW Post in South Plainfield. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Church in South Plainfield, and was presently a Eucharist minister for St. Elizabeth's Church in Bonham, Texas.

John served on the South Plain-field Board of Education in the early 1970s. He was a former member of the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of the New Jersey State and the South Plainfield Exempt Firemen's Association. His son-in-law, William Mann; his two sisters, Mildred and Jennie Perone; and his four brothers, Nicola, Dominick, Joseph and Louis Risoli, have predeceased him. Surviving are his wife, Rella Diamond (Smith) Risoli; two daughters, Viola Mann of Dunellen, and Antoinette and her husband, Thomas Myers, of Greenburg, his two sons and daughters-in-law, John A. and Donna Risoli of Madison, and Chris and Michele Risoli of Frisco, Texas; two sisters, Selma Dowdy of South Plainfield, and Alice Gubernaut of North Plain-field; and his 11 grandchildren, Billy and Shawn Mann, Victoria Wenzel, Mary Becker, Molly Braffet, Laura and Emily Myers, and Marie, Justin, Joseph and Jenna Risoli.

Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Noah, Joshua, Lyndsay, Mia, Brian and Nicole. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Mc-Criskin Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield South Plainfield, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Read TONY SCLAFANI on Crime and Punishment in the Courier News It's Not Too Late to Plan Ahead Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains 908 56.1729 non-profit, non-sectarian www.hillsidecemetery.com NEW EGYPT -Charles J. Golcheski 92, died Thursday (June 5, 2003) at home with his family. He was born in Plymouth, the son of the late Joseph and Edna Golcheski.

Mr. Golcheski was a resident of New Egypt for the past few years. Prior to that, he was a resident of Manville for 76 years. He was a supervisor in the quality control department at Johns-Manville Corp. in Manville for 49 years, before retiring in 1974, and he was a member of the Johns-Manville Quarter Century Club.

Mr. Golcheski was very active within the community of Manville for many years. He was a founder and past member of the Manville Fire Co. No. 3.

He served as an active fireman for 14 years and as president of the company for eight years. He was also a member of the Exempt Fireman's Association. He was a Manville councilman for 10 years and a member of the Manville Board of Education for two years. Mr. Golcheski was the secretary of the Manville Board of Health for 27 years.

He helped Helen M. Winchatz, loving HILLSBOROUGH Helen M. Winchatz, 76, died Friday (June 6, 2003) at home. Born in Dickson City, to the late Joseph and Jennie (Ezman) Babinski, she resided in Bridgewater for many years before moving to Hillsborough in 1985. For many years, Helen worked for Acme Supermarket at the Somerset Shopping Center, Somerville Circle.

She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Raritan, and the senior citizens club of the church. Mrs. Winchatz enjoyed her many outings to Atlantic City with the seniors, and loved to entertain family and friends at her home. Arthur J.

Muglia, 65, business industrialist WARREN Arthur J. "Art" Muglia, 65, a noted business in dustrialist, past president of New Jersey Motor Truck Association, and a passionate community leader who held the love of family before anvthine else. I died suddenly on Thursday (June 5, 2003) at the Beaver Brook Golf Club in Clinton Township, after being stricken with an apparent heart attack while playing golf there. Art was born and raised in South Plainfield and lived there before moving to Warren 35 years ago. In 1963, he founded his company was was president of Muglia Enterprises of South Plainfield.

He also held a New Jersey real estate agent license. He was a member and past president of the South Plainfield Business Association and was instrumental in helping develop the business areas of South Plainfield. His passion for helping his South Plainfield community was exemplified through his efforts and donations in establishing the former train museum in the center of town. His passion of life and for helping people was manifested by his support of the Peapack-Glad-stone-based Matheny School and Hospital, for mentally and physically handicapped individuals. Through Art, the New Jersey Motor Truck Association annually raised thousands of dollars to aid the Matheny School.

He enjoyed his hobbies of golf and had a passion for flying and model airplanes. He had been a private pilot, flying out of Solberg Airport in Readington and had been a member of the West Jersey Fliers Club. He had built a quarter-scale B25 World War II bomber, which is currendy displayed at the Teterboro Aviation Museum and he founded and headed the World War II model airplane club, "91 Bomb Group," which meets monthly at the Ready Room in Warren. The club meets in remembrance of the significance of the pilots, crews and planes that helped lead the way to World War victory. Most of all, Art was a most loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

On June 4, the day before his death, he and his wife, Matty (Abraham) Muglia, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Deborah Wise and Cheryl Lizotte, both of Colorado, and Margaret Mor-bee of Florida; his son, Arthur J. Muglia Jr. of Roselle Park; three brothers, Joseph P. Muglia of Hilton Head, S.C., Robert A.

Muglia of Middlesex, and James D. Muglia, DDS, of Fairfield; and his nine grandchildren. Funeral services will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday in the McCriskin Home For Funerals, 2425 Plain-field South Plainfield. Interment will be in Hollywood Memorial Park in Union.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Matheny School and Hospital, P.O. Box 339, Pea-pack, NJ 07977, would be appreciated. in for a breath of spring I IISQICITS FJL8ItI mother and grandmother She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Anthony who died in 1999.

Surviving are three sons, Anthony Winchatz Jr. and his wife, Audrey, Thomas Winchatz, and Robert Winchatz, all of Hillsborough; two granddaughters, Eve and Emily Winchatz; and a brother, Joseph Babinski and wife, Lorraine, of Baltimore. The funeral service will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, 16 E.

Somerset Raritan. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, River Road, Manville. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville. John P.

Fortunate 70, Korean War veteran SOMERSET John P. Fortuna-to died Thursday (June 5, 2003) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 70 years old. Mr. Fortunato was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Marlboro, Edison and East Brunswick, prior to moving to Somerset in 1992.

Mr. Fortunato was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Fortunato was employed by New York Shipping Association and International Long Shoreman's Association as a checker and a container engineer.

Soon thereafter, he was employed by St. George Warehouse in Kearney as an account manager. He retired in 1997. For Fortunato was an avid sports enthusiast. He also enjoyed the culinary arts.

He is predeceased by two brothers, Alfonso and Surviving are his wife of 18 years, the former Irene Bjork of Somerset; two sons, Joseph Fortunato and his wife, Sandy, of Old Bridge and Erik Prano of Texas; two daughters, Susanne Yates and her husband, Mark, of Hillsborough, and Victoria Marsh and her husband, Brian, of Middlesex; a brother, Peter Fortunato of Florida; a sister, Lucy Fortunato of Florida; and five grandchildren, Kimberly, Eric, Ashley, Sean and Brian. Services will begin at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday from the Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Somerset, followed by a 9 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church, Somerset.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Queens, N.Y. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 U.S.

Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. JoannYannotta.68, loving mother NORTH PLAINFIELD Joann Yannotta, 68, died Thursday (June 5, 2003) at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Mrs. Yannotta was born and raised in Portland, and lived in Green Brook before moving to North Plain-field 13 years ago. She retired as a material handler from Revlon Cosmetics of Edison.

Her husband, the late Emilio Yannotta died in 1994. Surviving are her son, Joseph B. Yannotta of Franklin Park; three daughters, Toni Marshall of Somerville, Tina Yannotta of Palm Bay, and Tracy Yannotta of North Plainfield; two brothers, Ronald Wescott of Portland, and Jack Wescott of Whittier, Calif. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Services will start 9 a.m.

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