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I George Henderson, served at Roosevelt Hospital B3 The Courier-News Thursday, December 1 5, 1 983 Money questions thrown at Kean at town meeting Orville Tuttle TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Orville Frank Tuttle, a nationally known geologist and member of the National Academy of Sciences, died Tuesday. He was 67. Tuttle had been a professor and research scientist at both Stanford University and Pennsylvania State University. FUNERAL NOTICES Maria Hunt hoped for state support of the borough's library.

A high school student from Ed- -ison consulted the governor on his own personal educational woes. "The Boaru'of Education is moving the 9th grade into J.P. Stevens High school," explained David Bitkower. Claiming the high school was al- ready overcrowded, additional stu- dents would require "doubling up of lockers," and he had $27 stolen from his locker already this year, Bitkower asked Kean what recourse students could take. "Boards of education do have a difficult job," Kean replied.

But he suggested that Bitkower organize a group of students to speak with the board. "They should listen," he added. Following the open question-and- answer session between governor and governed, which Kean called "the oldest forum of democracry," he met more' intimately with stu- dents from Metuchen High school's American Political Institute. The discussion turned out to be more intimate, too. "I personally don't like abortion," said Kean, responding to one girl's question.

But, he said he recog-; nized that in a number of cases it i was necessary. Continued from Page Bl who said "technicalities" were keeping the city from receiving toxic waste cleanup money from the state Department of Environmental Protection. Kean promised to look into the problem, and blamed the legal tangle on the state's bureaucracy. "The laws affecting toxic waste cleanup can be incredibly complicated," he said. A Metuchen High school student, Jennifer Manheim, wanted to know about the death penalty.

"Will it just turn out to be life imprisonment?" she asked, explaining that the issue was discussed in one of her classes. Kean drew strong applause when he said the death penalty was "law in the state of New Jersey" and would be enforced. "If it saves some innocent lives, its worth it," said Kean. One Metuchen resident asked about the possibility of changing the name on the Byrne Meadowlands Arena, which was named for Kean's predecessor, Brendan T. Byrne.

"A bill is pending in the legislature," Kean replied with a smile. "And I promise to sign it the minute it hits my desk." Future Rutgers tuitions worried Scott Randolf of Metuchen, and LAKO Gizella Ann, on December 14, 1983, beloved daughter of Louis and Theresa Lako, sister of Steven Lako, granddaughter of Francisco Meyer. A Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph's Shrine, Stirling, N.J. on Saturday, December 17 at 10 a.m.

Visiting hours at the VALLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1012 Valley Road, Gillette, N.J. on Friday 2-4 and 7-9. 15 LETTIERI Elvira, 88, of First Raritan, expired December 13, 1983 at the Somerset Medical Center, Somer-ville, dear mother of Phyllis Calabrese, Anthony Americo, Bernard loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be rreld Friday, December 16, 1983 at 8:30 a.m. from the BONGIOVI FUNERAL HOME, corner of Bell Avenue and Anderson Street, Raritan.

Followed by a 9 am Mass of Christian burial at the St. Ann's R.C. Church, Raritan. Interment will follow in the St. Bernards Cemetery, Bridgewa-ter.

Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9. 15 MUOIO Nicola, on Tuesday, December 13, 1983, of Newark, husband of the late Ermelinda (nee Mandarino), devoted father of Joseph Muoio, also 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 16 at 8:30 a.m. from the "ROSSI FUNERAL 1937 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains. Mass of Christian burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Scotch Plains at 10 a.m.

Interment Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation Thursday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. 15 Prosecutor to appeal in death by auto case COMERFORD Joseph of Plainfield, on Tuesday, December 13, 1983, beloved brother of Mrs. Harry W. Woelfel, Mrs.

John J. Mclnerney, Mrs. William T. Van-derbilt. Funeral from HIGGINS HOME FOR FUNERALS, 209 W.

8th Street, Plainfield, on Saturday, December 17, 1983 Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph Church, North Plainfield 9 a.m. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 15 DATESMAN On Tuesday, December 13, 1983, Fannie A.

(Stuart), age 104, of Union, N.J., formerly of Mountainside, beloved wife of the late Arthur Datesman, devoted mother of Eliz- abeth Hinman, also survived by five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Friday, at 11:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, Union. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the McCraken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Avenue, Union. Interment Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church in her memory. 15 GILLIS McKenzie, of Plainfield, N.J., on December 12, 1983, husband of Mrs. Frances G. Gillis, father of Mrs. Marion G.

Oloin, Kenneth Charlie Gillis, stepson of Mrs. Florence GMlis, brother of Mrs. Marion Gillette, Arlene Harris 8. Daniel Dudley. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 11 a.m.

at JUDKINS COLONIAL HOME. Friends may call Thursday, 7-9 p.m. -15 HENDERSON George T. MD, of Morning Glory Road, Warren Township, on Wednesday, December 14, beloved husband of Helen Hennesey Henderson, father of George Martin, Roy and Brice, Brigid Rodin, Ellen Storey and Sheila Henderson, brother of Georgine Holfester and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:15 a.m.

Monday, December 19 from the JAQUI-KUHN FUNERAL HOME, 17 South Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park. Followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph's RC Church, Bound Brook. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mt. St. Mary Academy Building Fund, Route 22, North Plainfield, N.J. 07060. 15 JOHNSTONE of Middlesex, on Tuesday, December 13, 1983, at Houston, Texas, Mary wife of the Ite William Johnstone (1980), mother of Catherine Petak, Margarat Buttenbaum, Mae Biondi and Alice Johnstone, 3 sisters in Scotland, also 9 grandchildren.

Services at Bound Brook Congregational Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Committal private. Memorial gifts to Muscular Dystrophy Assocaition. or Bound Brook Congregational Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Arangements by Middlesex Funeral Home.

15 WARREN Dr. George T. Henderson, 62, of Morning Glory Road, assistant medical director at Roosevelt Hospital in Edison, died yes-Natalie Rocchietti NORTH PLAINFIELD Natalie "Nettie" Peters Rocchietti, 74, died yesterday (Dec. 14, 1983) at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield. She was born in Newark and lived in Metuchen for 20 years before moving to North Plainfield 30 years ago.

She was a communicant of St. Luke's Church in North Plainfield and a member of the North Plain-field Senior Citizens. She participated in activities at the Somerset County senior citizen center in Warren. Surviving are her husband, Joseph L. Rocchietti; two sons, Carlo of Middlesex and Joseph C.

of North Plainfield; a daughter, Marjorie Roseman of Toms River; three brothers, Chester Peters of Metuchen, Stanley Peters of Iselin and Eugene Peters of Clinton; three sisters, Helen Rowley of Bricktown, Ann Pope of North Plainfield and Virginia Wataha of Colonia; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are by Scarpa Funeral Home in North Plainfield. Mary DePaolo BOUND BROOK Mary De-Paolo, a borough resident for 70 years, died yesterday (Dec. 14, 1983) at Somerset Medical Center in Som-erville. She was 89.

Mrs. DePaolo was born in Italy She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Bound Brook and a member of the Mount Carmel Society of Bound Brook. Her husband, Anthony, died in 1958. Surviving are three sons, Vincent DePaolo of Middlesex, Michael of Manville and George of Whitehouse Station; three daughters, Rose Springstead of Long Beach, and Grace Evans and Josephine Vadinsky, both of Bound Brook; a brother, Monsignor Michael Argullo of Haddon Heights; a sister, Bridget Pisane of Lakehurst; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Arrangements are by Conroy Funeral Home in Bound Brook. Elizabeth Brown PLAINFIELD Elizabeth R. Brown, 64, died Monday (Dec. 13, 1983) at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison.

She was born in Kenbridge, and had lived in Plainfield for 13 years. She was employed by Western Electric Corp. of Kearny. She was a member of the House of Prayer of Plainfield, where she served as president of the usher board and a member of the missionary circle and the pastor's aid group. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Stokes of Newark and Pearl Crawford of Philadelphia; and a brother, Solomon Ragsdale of Plain-field.

Arrangements are by Judkins' Colonial Home in Plainfield. Joseph Comerford PLAINFIELD Joseph W. Comerford died Tuesday (Dec. 13, 1983) in Jersey City. Mr.

Comerford was born in High Bridge and had lived in Plainfield for more than 50 years. He was a manager in the wiring department of AIRCO Reduction Co. in Union before retiring 20 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in North Plainfield and a former communicant of St.

Mary's Church in Plainfield. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Harry W. Woelfel of Plainfield, Mrs. John J.

Mclnerney of Jersey City and Mrs. William T. Vanderbilt of Plain-field. Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funerals in Plainfield. terday (Dec.

14, 1983) at the hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived here since 1950. Dr. Henderson graduated from St. Francis College in Brooklyn and New York University School of Medicine.

He served as chief of anesthesiology at St. Peter's Medical Center in New Brunswick from 1950 until this year. Dr. Henderson was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Bound Brook.

He was a captain in the Army Air Corps Medical Corps in Alaska. Dr. Henderson was also a member of the Middlesex County Medical Society and the American Medical Association and was a diplomate of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hennesey Henderson; four sons, George E. of St.

Petersburg, Martin of Holmes, N.Y., and Roy and Brice, both at home; three daughters, Brigid Rodin of Seattle, Ellen Storey of Upper Marlboro, and Sheila at home; a sister, Georgine Holfester of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home in Highland Park. Ruth E. Beekman WESTFIELD Ruth E. Beekman, a Westfield resident for more than 50 years, died yesterday (Dec.

14, 1983) at Ashbrook Nursing Home in Scotch Plains after a long illness. She was born in New York City and had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 30 years before moving to Westfield 54 years ago. She was a member of New Utrecht Reformed Church in Brooklyn and a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Her husband, Laurence S. Beekman died in 1954.

Surviving are a son, Laurence S. Jr. of Westfield; a daughter, Betty Peterson of Westfield; a brother, Titus K. Smith Jr. of Westfield; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Arrangements were by Dooley Colonial Home in Westfield. Mary Johnstone MIDDLESEX Mary Johnstone, 71, died Tuesday (Dec. 13, 1983) at Memorial City Hospital in Houston. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and had lived in Middlesex since 1956. She was an assembler at Electrical Industries in Murray Hill for 10 years before retiring in 1974.

Mrs. Johnstone was a member of Pierce Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband, William Johnstone, died in 1980. Surviving are four daughters, Catherine Petak of Houston, Margaret Buttenbaum of Coventry, R.I., Mae Biondi of Middlesex and Alice of Longmount, three sisters in Scotland; and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are by Middlesex Funeral Home.

Elvira Lettieri RARITAN BOROUGH Elvira Lettieri, 88, of First Avenue, a borough resident for 62 years, died Tuesday (Dec. 13, 1983) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. She was born in Italy and moved to Raritan in 1921. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Church in Raritan and a a member of the Third Order of St.

Franciscan of Raritan. Her husband, Bernardo, died in 1961. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Calabrese of Somerville; three sons, Anthony of Lawrence Harbor, Americo of Bridgewater and Bernard Jr. of Raritan; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Bongiovi Funeral Home in Raritan.

Lucien Nahum NEW YORK (AP) Lucien Nahum, veteran New York correspondent for Agence France Presse, has died of an apparent stroke at age 53, officials of the French news agency said yesterday. Nahum's body was found Tuesday at his home in the New York City borough of Queens, according to Gilbert Grellet, deputy U.S. editor for the news agency. Nahum, a British citizen born in Egypt, started his career in journalism in Cairo but then became a commercial aviator. In 1959, he returned to journalism as a reporter in AFP's New York office.

ROCCHIETTI Natalie (Nettie), on Wednesday, December 14, 1983, of North Plainfield, beloved wife of Joseph L. Rocchietti, devoted mother of Mrs. Marjorie Roseman, Carlo and Joseph C. Rocchietti, three brothers: Chester, Stanley, and Eugene Peters, three sisters: Mrs. Helen Rowley, Mrs.

Ann Pope and Mrs. Virginia Wataha, six grandchildren. Funeral from the SCARPA FUNERAL HOME, 22 Craig Place, North Plainfield on Saturday 9:30 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian burial St. Luke's R.C.

Church, North Plainfield at 10 a.m. Burial St. Bernards Cemetery, Raritan. 16 YANNOTTA Of Middlesex on Monday, December 12, 1983, Michael E. husband of Jeanne Kelley, father of Michael and Joseph, Mary, and Teresa Yannotta, brother of Rose Yannotta and Louise Petrella.

Funeral from Middlesex Funeral Home, 528 Bound Brook Middlesex on Friday at 8 a.m. Mass of Resurrection at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church at 9 a.m. Interment St. Gertrude's Cemetery.

Visiting Wednesday 7-9, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 15 cash. The suit was filed by the Seelig's estate against Callaghan, his employer, Dart Kraft Finance and the owner of the car, Dart Kraft Leasing. Palleria said the criminal suit his office is pursuing against Callaghan does not affect the civil suit settlement. Adult ed audit reveals red ink Continued from Page Bl Hunterdon County Education ices Commission, which consists of a representative of each of the county's four regional high school dis- tricts Hunterdon Central, North Hunterdon, South Hunterdon and Delaware Valley.

The five high schools in the four districts donate "only classroom space. Prior to the institution of state-', wide budget ceilings in 1977, the high schools paid about $3 per high school student to the program, Wolsiefer said. Adult education dropped the payments because the budgetary re-; straints made it difficult for the schools to make the payments and because the program was operating with a surplus, he said. The program also has done without two positions this year, Wolsiefer said. The positions include that of a secretary and Josephine Knobloch, a special projects director who retired.

The program also is going to institute a voucher bookkeeping sys- tern that will enable the-adminis-' tration to keep a closer track of cash in the program. Continued from Page Bl "I'm a bit surprised the court reversed our decision," Palleria said. "The judge obviously felt Callaghan was a good candidate for the program based on his good record. "I can't agree with the judge's decision and we'll have to let the appellate courts decide the outcome," Palleria said. Assistant Prosecutor Kevin Brotz, who argued the case before D'Annunzio, said Callaghan's action constituted more than recklessness when he endangered the lives of Seelig and her two sons.

However, Callaghan's attorney, Francis Hartman of Mount Holly, argued his client has a good driving record, steady employment, no criminal record and would be a good candidate for the rehabilitation program. If Callaghan successfully completes the rehabilitation program, charges against him would be dropped, Hartman said. Palleria said he views the seriousness of Callaghan's actions differently. "He killed someone while recklessly driving a vehicle and he should not be permitted into the program unless there are extenuating circumstances," he said. "We don't believe there are any in this case." Another factor that supports his original decision not to permit Callaghan into the program, Palleria said, is the fact the two children were in the car that Callaghan was driving.

"This case isn't one that we consider appropriate for the leniency of the rehabilitation program," Palleria said. "He placed the lives of two children in danger." In a civil suit settlement reached last week in Superior Court, the Seelig boys were awarded $1 million Borg Warner furnace, leader in energy savings pBT features iffiS tsss Spark i i fuel wasting pilot light Quiet, dependable, safe Rescue squad tries to adjust to daytime staffing shortage Nicola Muoio NEWARK Nicola Muoio, a self-employed carpenter for 60 years, died Tuesday (Dec. 13, 1983) at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield. He was 89. He was born in Cos-enza, a province of Calabria, Italy, and served in the Italian Army during World War I.

He moved to the United States in 1922 and settled in Newark. He was a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1342 of Newark before retiring in 1960. He was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains and St. Lucy Church in Newark. His wife, Ermelinda Mandarino, died in 1977.

Surviving are a son, Joseph of Scotch Plains; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. Winter warmth at a welcome price. Charles Erickson SOMERVILLE Charles E. Erickson, 56, a longtime Somerville resident, died yesterday (Dec.

14, 1983) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was born in Jersey City and had lived in Somerville for 23 years. For the past 11 years, he was a designer at Amerada Hess in Wood-bridge. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy P. Erickson; a daughter, Janet H.

of Somerville; a son, Gary C. of North Brunswick; and a sister, Audrey Hyvesson. Arrangements are by Speer-Van Arsdale Funeral Home in PLAINFIELD Because of a personnel shortage affecting daytime emergencies, the city Police Division has agreed to assist the North Plainfield Rescue Squad when it is summoned into the city to respond to emergencies. The Plainfield Rescue Squad is experiencing the same problem as others throughout the state in getting volunteers to serve during daytime hours. Attempts are being made to attract more members.

Capt. Arthur E. Kreyling of the North Plainfield squad made the re-, quest in a letter to Charles K. Allen, director of the city Department of Public Affairs and Safety. Calls to North Plainfield to respond to emergencies in Plainfield are becoming more frequent, a police source said yesterday.

SERVING SOMRStl CO. ADJOINING ARIAS Student sues over burns 526-1155 Gizella Lako Hospital in Livingston. She was born in East Orange and had lived in the Stirling section here PASSAIC TOWNSHIP Gizella Ann Lako, 24, died yesterday (Dec. 14, 1983) at St. Barnabas 249 North Main Street Manville, New Jersey 08835 ible, plastic bottle containing a potassium iodide solution ruptured during certain tests she was asked to make by her teacher, spilling the chemical onto her skin.

The ecology students were on a field trip to Farrington Lake in North Brunswick on Oct. 22, 1981,. when the accident occurred. The suit claims the former student suffered severe and permanent in-, juries and extensive medical costs because of the accident. By HOLLIS BURKE Courier-News Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK A former Metuchen High School senior who claims she suffered chemical burns while on a class field trip filed suit yesterday against the Metuchen school board, the teacher of the course and a chemical firm.

The suit, filed by attorney Samuel C. Inglese on behalf of Kathleen Lynch of 173 High who was 17 at the time of the trip, claims a flex Donald J. Faust for the past 14 years. Miss Lako graduated from Montclair State College in 1982 with a bachelor of arts degree in music. She graduated from Watchung Hills High School in 1977.

Miss Gizella was a self-employed piano teacher and had served as organist at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Stirling and St. Thomas More in Convent Station. Surviving are her parents, Louis and Theresa Lako; a brother, Steven of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards; and her maternal grandfather, Fransisco Meyer. Arrangements are by Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel Gillette.

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Mr. Faust was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son, David Faust of Westfield; a daughter, Donna of; Dallas; a brother, Raymond of Toms River; and a sister, Eveyln Hallick of Jacksonville, Fla. Arrangements are by J. C.

Prall Inc. Funeral Home in Roselle. mrun rupnFN 131 NORTH AVENUE, KUUIt DUNELLEN --r He was bom in Elizabeth and had lived in Roselle before moving to Westfield 22 years ago. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in 'Westfield.

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