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7 NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004 B-3 OBITUARIES Adella 'Tiby' Wotherspoon, WATCHUNG Adella "Tiby" Wotherspoon, a Watchung resident for more than 93 years, the widow of James Wotherspoon, passed away Jan. 26, 2004, at the Berkeley Heights Convalescent Center. Tiby Wotherspoon celebrated the achievement of her 100th birthday on Nov. 28, 2003. Born in New York City and named Adella Martha Liebenow, Tiby has an important place in New York City's history, being the youngest survivor of the "General Slocum" steamboat disaster of June 15, 1904, and at her death, was also the oldest survivor.

Tiby and her mother moved to Watchung in July 1910. She attended Watchung Grammar School (in the building that is now Watchung Arts Center) and then Plainfield High School, where she graduated in 1921. She graduated in business education from Trenton Normal School (now Trenton State College) in 1924. She taught at Cleveland High School in Cranford from 1924 to 1925. She then joined the business education department of Plainfield High School in 1925 and taught there until her retirement in 1961.

She joined Wilson Memorial Church, Watchung, as a charter member in 1913 and was a member of the congregation until her death. Regina Pellechio, 43, devoted wife and mother (Feb. 3, 2004) at her residence in Lebanon. Born in Somerville and formerly of Raritan Township, she moved to Lebanon Township eight years ago. Regina was a school-bus driver for more than 12 years, employed by Barker Bus in Bridgewater and Polt Bus Co.

in Glen Gardner. Regina took special care helping the handicapped children she drove to school. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are her husband, John two daughters, Maria and Natalie, and a son, Jon Chambres; seven siblings, Louise Vaughn, Rose Hinson, James Margaret, Chris, Lawrence and William Mingle. Funeral services 1 will begin at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 101 N. Gaston Somerville. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. LEBANON TOWNSHIP Regina Pellechio, 43, died Tuesday retired teacher Tiby took a very active part in community affairs and activities. Her primary interest was in garden club activities.

She was a member of the Garden Club of Watchung from 1961 until her death. She was club president twice, from 1966 to 1968 and from 1973 to 1974. She was a member of the board of the Garden Club of New Jersey from 1969 to 1999, and a member of the Central Atlantic Regional Board of National Garden Clubs from 1975 to 1995. She served on the Traffic Beautification Committee of the Borough of Watchung and was also a member of the New Jersey Governor's Blue Star Memorial Council. She had many other interests, including the following: She was a longtime member of the Plainfield Symphony Auxiliary and the Benevolent Circle King's Daughters, and was also a driver for the Plainfield Red Cross Motor Corps from 1942 to 1945.

A memorial service celebrating Tiby Wotherspoon's life will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at Wilson Memorial Church, Watchung. Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Watchung. Donations in lieu of flowers, should be made to The Seeing Eye, P.O.

Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963-0375 or to the Wilson Memorial Church. Madge Lee Barber Talley, school teacher PLAINFIELD Madge Lee Barber Talley, 90, died Friday (Jan. 30, 2004) at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Plainfield. Born in Rockhill, S.C., she had been a resident of Plainfield for 50 years. Mrs.

Talley earned her bachelor's degree from Benedict College in Rockhill, S.C., and her master's degree from Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. She was employed as a first- grade teacher at Clara Barton School in Metuchen and Martin Luther King School in Edison. She was a 40-year member of the United Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Sundayschool teacher. She was charter and founding member of Theta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Plainfield chapter. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev.

Benjamin Talley. Surviving are her son, Eric Talley-Knight of Plainfield; and three grandchildren, Adam J. and Karess S. Knight of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

and Brianna Coleman of Plainfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at United Presbyterian Church, 525 E. Front Plainfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

today at Judkins Colonial Home, 428 W. Fourth Plainfield. Special tributes purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: Fax (908) 722-1126 Monday to Friday 9 am Saturday to Sunday 3 to pm You also may call (908) 707-3177 during those hours Billing Inquiries please call (908) 707-3050 9-5 place an in memoriam or card of thanks: Call (908) 707-3029, 3188 or 3037 be received 3 days prior to publication) Howard L. Walker, 80, retired insurance agent SOUTH PLAINFIELD Howard L. Walker, 80, died Sunday (Feb.

1, 2004) at Greenbrook Manor Nursing Home in Green Brook. Howard was born in the Finderne section of Bridgewater Township and was a former resident of Bound Brook before moving to South Plainfield 55 years ago. Howard was the manager of the former Evona Tavern in Piscataway for 10 years. He then owned and operated Walkers Tavern in Middlesex for 10 years. He then worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

in Westfield as an insurance agent for 15 years before retiring 1986. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in South Plainfield. Howard served his country in World War II as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the VFW Memorial Post 6763 in South Plainfield.

He was a member of the South Plainfield Lions Club and served as president in 1964 to 1965. He was a former member of the South Plainfield Police Reserves and the South Plainfield B.P.O. Elks 2298. He is survived by his of 55 years, Frieda Gassler Walker; his daughter, Karen and her husband, John Torsky, of Louisville, his son, Barry and his wife, Debbie Walker, of Ft. Lauderdale, his sister, Marge Rose of Bound Brook; his brother, Richard Walker of Middlesex; his grandsons, John Torsky III, Christopher Torsky and Todd Walker; his granddaughter, Michelle Walker Lewis; and his great-granddaughter, Danielle.

Funeral services will begin 9 a.m. Thursday from the James W. Conroy Funeral Home, 2456 Plainfield South Plainfield, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in South Plainfield. Burial will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in South Plainfield.

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ROTARY MARINES Edward Joseph Kosinski, BRIDGEWATER Edward Joseph Kosinski, 78, entered eternal peace Monday (Feb. 2, 2004) at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eddie lived happily in the Finderne section of Bridgewater. He was an avid fisherman, exploring the deep sea and the banks of the Raritan River with his seven children and generations of nieces and nephews. Eddie also enjoyed playing poker at family picnics and visiting his "playground," Atlantic City.

Eddie's cryptic sense of humor delighted his family and friends while his deep sense of wisdom, kindness and humor impacted all. Eddie was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy and later as a paratrooper in the 92nd Airborne Division. Ed's memory will be forever cherished and honored by all. Eddie is survived by his loving 'Pops- Ja Ju-Krumba' manski Kosinski; his seven children, Maryann and Felix Mancuso, Jane Horensky, Flo Veglatte, Cathy and Mike Donnelly, Vinny and Carol Kosinski, Tom Kosinski and Carolle, and Carole and Mike McGinnis; his grandchildren, Gina and Lou Hector, Kim Kosinski, Anthony Veglatte, Eddie and MaryEllen Donnelly, heavens angel Carolyn Donnelly, Tom, Theresa and Vinny McGinnis; and great-grandchildren, Lou, Ronnie, Sophie and Caleb.

Ed is also survived by his brother, Mike Kosensky of Bridgewater; and sister, Anne Lehman of Millstone; and many, many nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 E. Main Bridgewater, followed by a 9:30 a.m. funeral liturgy at St.

Mary's Church in Bound Brook. Eddie will then be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough. Eddie will be in repose from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and from 2 to 4p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. wife of 53 years, Theresa Do- Louise E. Hecker, 92, longtime Plainfield resident BEVERLY, Mass. Louise E. (Houck) Hecker, 92, died Friday (Jan.

30, 2004) at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Mass. Born in Penbrook, she lived in Plainfield most of her adult life. For the last 20 years, she lived in Massachusetts to be near her daughter. She was most recently a resident of Brighton Gardens in Danvers, Mass. Prior to her retirement in 1979, Mrs.

Hecker was employed for many years as a claims adjustor for the State of New Jersey in the Department of Employment Services. She served during World War II in the U.S. Air Corp. Mrs. Hecker was predeceased by her husband, Carl R.

Hecker, who died in 1978. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol H. and Christopher P. Davis of Hamilton, two grandchildren, Gregory and Colin Davis of Hamilton, and a nephew, the Rev. Earl Kutz of Mechanicsburg, Pa.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hillside Cemetery, Woodland Avenue, Scotch Plains. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood. Evelyn Delores Wilson Jenkins, formerly of Plainfield SOMERVILLE Evelyn Delores Mary E. Wilson of Somerset; Wilson Jenkins, 58, died Saturday (Jan.

31, 2004) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was born in Somerville, resided in Plainfield more than 27 years, and returned to Somerville, where she lived for the past year. She was a data processor at in Bernardsville for 15 years, retiring in 1997. Evelyn was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Plainfield. Surviving are her husband, James Edward Jenkins Sr.

of Plainfield; a son, James Edward Jr. of Somerville; her mother, Peter Anthony Barboza, beloved son and father Barboza, 22, died Friday (Jan. 30, 2004) at his home in Plainfield. Mr. Barboza lived in Plainfield his entire life.

He enjoyed movies, music and going to parties. He is survived by his son, Eddie of North Plainfield; a daughter, Na-Nya of Georgia; his father, Pedro of North Plainfield and his mother, Maria of Plainfield; a brother, Shadwink Barboza of North Plainfield; a sister, Christina of Plainfield; his nephews, Jason, Nyeri and Fred and his niece, Sasha. Funeral services will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 W. Eighth Plainfield, followed by a 9:30 a.m.

funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church in Plainfield. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday at the funeral home.

To send condolences, please go to www.higginsfuneralhome.com. PLAINFIELD Peter Anthony It's Not Too Late to Plan Ahead Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains 908.756.1729 non-profit, non-sectarian www.hillsidecemetery.com SEAT LIFT CHAIR Since 1946 Lifetimes Exclusive Rentals Sales 4 models on display in our showroom Williams 627 Park Plainfield, NJ Monday-Friday: Saturday Hours: 908-756-7074 1-800-287-1793 MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE B-2 Georgia Kopsco, 77, beloved wife, mother EASTON, Pa. Georgia Kopsco, 77, entered eternal rest peacefully on Monday (Feb. 2, 2004) at Easton Nursing Center, Easton, Pa. Born in Los Angeles, daughter of the late George and Kathleen Lewis, she grew up in the western part of the states.

Georgia taught CCD for Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in South Bound Brook for many years. She belonged to the International Club through Rutgers University, which she attended regularly, was a committed den mother for Troop 42 in South Bound Brook and had instructed cake decorating at Somerset County College (Raritan Valley Community College). Georgia was predeceased by her beloved son, Lawrence Kopsco. Surviving are her beloved husband of 59 years, Barney Kopsco; her loving children, a daughter, Carol DeBlass of Easton, three sons, Louis of Somerset, Robert of Princeton and John of East Brunswick; 10 cherished grandchildren and two precious great-grandchildren. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m.

Friday at Fucillo Warren Funeral Home, 205 S. Main Manville, followed by a noon funeral liturgy at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in South Bound Brook. Georgia will be laid to rest at Cedar Hill Cemetery in East Millstone. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to p.m.

Thursday, and from 10:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 214 Spring Garden Easton, PA 18042. three brothers, Gus Wilson Jr. of Somerville, Robert Wilson Sr.

of Somerset and Phillip Wilson of Edison; a sister, Mary Louise Wilson of Somerville, and grandson, Isaiah James Jenkins of Franklin Park. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset Street, Somerset, preceded by viewing from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Park Cemetery, North Brunswick.

Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford New Brunswick. Gertrude B. Speakman, account executive NORTH PLAINFIELD Gertrude Bennett Speakman of North Plainfield died Saturday (Jan. 31, 2004) at her home. She was 86 years old.

Mrs. Speakman was born in Plainfield, the daughter of Leonard F. and Gertrude Terrington Bennett, and had resided in North Plainfield for the past 33 years. Mrs. Speakman was a graduate of the Plainfield school system.

While in high school, she started her career as a part-time secretary with the Richard T. Bueschel Insurance Agency in Plainfield, where she remained for 53 years and retired in 1988 as an account executive. She was a member of the Audubon Society of New Jersey and the Sierra Club. Mrs. Speakman was predeceased by her husband, Lewis J.

Speakman, in 1994; and her sister, Gladys B. Parretti. She is survived by her sistersin-law, Kathryn Hoven of Rome, and Joann Kohler of Asbury. She is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews and several cousins. Funeral services will be noon today at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Fanwood.

Internment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. until noon today at the funeral In lieu offlowers, donations to either the Raptor Trust, Whitebridge Road, Millington, NJ 07946 or the Plainfield Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 3074, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07063 would be appreciated. Patrick David Redrup, beloved brother David Redrup died Friday (Jan.

30, 2004) at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash. Patrick was born Sept. 18, 1942, in Dunellen. He moved to the Pacific Northwest 40 years ago and he resided in Spokane, for the past 14 years. He worked as a machinist for most of his life.

At the time of his death, he worked for Cardinal Health. He was predeceased by a brother, William, and is survived by Deena, his wife of seven months; three children by a previous marriage, Kirk, Eric and Kim Gelberman; six brothers, Robert, Thomas, Clarence, Michael, James and Donald and two sisters, Ann Kielblock and Shirley Myers. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Plainfield.

SPOKANE, Wash. Patrick Otis James Clark formerly of Plainfield PELHAM, Ga. Otis James Clark Jr. departed this life on Jan. 22, 2004, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla, Ga.

Otis was formerly employed by Chanel and Union Carbide in Piscataway. He also owned Clarks Record Shop in Plainfield. He was a member of the Cotton Bloom Masonic Lodge No. 135 and "Men in Action Group" in Pelham, Ga. His parents, Otis James Clark Sr.

and Essie Lee Atkins Clark, and one daughter, Sabrina Renae Clark, predeceased him. He leaves to mourn his precious memory his wife, Lois Clark of Pelham, four daughters, Kimberly Clark of North Plainfield, Danyall and Sabrina Rudy Clark of Pelham, Avery Hampton of Camilla, a son, Dashaun Jamil Goines of Plainfield; two stepchildren, Andrew Hunter of Camilla, and Kimberly Newsome of Ft. Lauderdale, eight sisters, Angeles Willingham of St. Petersburg, Estella Digbie, Meritta Rauls, Donna Clark and Endora Clark, all of Pelham, Phyllis (Marshall) Morris of Thomasville, Lavetta Merritt of Camilla, and Rhonda (William) Franklin of Meigs, three brothers, David Lee and Ralph (Theresa) Clark of Pelham, and Freddie Clark of Camilla, eight grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. A funeral service took place on Jan.

31 in Pelham, Ga. Those wishing to send condolences may do so to his children, Kimberly Clark, 649 Parkview North Plainfield, NJ 07063. Salvatore Barletta, 89, devoted family man READINGTON Countryside Funeral Home 724 Rt. 202 North Three Bridges, NJ 08887 908-782-2121 John R. Zalewski, Mgr.

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3521 -SOMERVILLE CUSICK Funeral Home 80 Mountain Avenue 908-725-4100 Joseph Cusick Mgr. NJ Lic No. 3230 James Cusick Dir. NJ Lic No. 3227 AMERICAN LEGION CROSS FLAG SCOTCH PLAINS Salvatore Barletta, 89, died Sunday (Feb.

1, 2004) at his residence. Born in West Virginia, Salvatore lived in Bloomfield prior to settling to Scotch Plains in 1989. Mr. Barletta was a bottler for 35 years with P. Ballantine Sons Brewery in Newark.

He retired in 1981 after five years of service with Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery, also of Newark. Salvatore was the beloved husband of the late Elvira (2003); loving father of Salvatore and Patrick and Rochelle Torella; brother of Joel Barletta; cherished grandfather of Melissa Barletta-Dettling, Nicole and Noelle Torella, Vincent and Stephen Barletta; great-grandfather of Mylan and Arden Dettling and loving brother of the late Sarah Bianco, Vito and Frank Barletta. The funeral will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Scotch Plains, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass in St.

Bartholomew the Apostle Church, Scotch Plains. Interment will be in Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Contributions may be made to the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation, Susan O1- droyd-Laffler, 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092..