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ASBURY PARK PRESS SATURDAY, JAN. 16, 2010 page a 12 www.app.com Obituaries Additional obituaries, A13 recently with Unlimited Bus Company, Keyport. Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.

22 at The First Presbyterian BERNICE HALPERN AGE: 84 NEPTUNE Bernice Halpern, 84, of EUGENE T. GRATH AGE: 80 FORKED RIVER Eugene T. Grath, 80, of Forked River, formerly of Passaic, died on January 14, 2010. Born and raised in Passaic, Mr. Grath lived there until C-l 1992 when he retired to 1 River NJ.

Before retiring, he had been employed as a Window Clerk with the US Post Of ROYE. BENDER AGE: 52 ASBURY PARK Roy E. Bender, 52, of As-bury Park, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at home. He was born in Neptune and was a lifelong resident of Asbury Park.

He was an auto painter and detailer for Shore Auto Brokers, Asbury Park. Surviving are his mother, Jeanette Bender of Asbury Park; two brothers, Dale Bender of Asbury Park, and David Bender of Red Bank; two sisters, Gale Lee Pucci and husband Richard of Neptune, and Lisa Bender of Asbury Park; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Francioni, Taylor and Lopez Funeral Home, Neptune, is in charge of arrangements. Deerfield, and Peter Perez and his wife Brenda of Irvine, and his two cherished grandsons, Michael and Benjamin Perez.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, with Military Honors at 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Service, 2652 Highway 138, Wall, at the Route 18 north entrance. On Monday, Jan.

18 at 10 a.m., services will be held from the funeral home, fol lowed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Catharine Ro man Catholic Church, 215 Essex Spring Lake. To send a message of condolence to the family, visit our website site at www.JohnsonFuneralHome NJ.com. CONSTANCE ALICE RIHA AGE: 81 NEPTUNE Constance Alice Riha nee Ziemund.

81. of Neptune, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at home. She was born in Belleville to William and Mary Zigmund on Sept. 11, 1928.

She attend ed school in Newark and graduated from Eastside High School in 1946. She married Joseph Louis Kiha on Feb. 15, 1947. After her marriage, Connie lived in Belleville. North Arlington and Neptune.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Grand Union in Clifton and North Arlington. Connie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Jo- seDh L. Riha: and her broth er, Christopher Zigmund. She is survived bv her de voted daughters, Diane L. Donovan and her compan ion John Sarlo and Judy L.

Riha and her wife Julie L. Jones; her "adopted" daughters, Sharon Marquardt and Sharon Wolowitz; her grandsons, Joseph and his wife Tara, and Matthew and Timothv: and her great- grandson, William Joseph. She also leaves behind her sister, Eileen Mascitello and Lorraine Bodzioch. She will be missed and cherished by her partner of 15 years, Paul Mahr of Nentune. as well as a large family of nieces, nephews and close triends.

Friends and family are in vited to visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Ely Funeral Home, NeDtune. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m.

Mon day, Jan. 18 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Asbury Park, followed the entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Labre Indians, P.O.

Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com. ELLEN ROSENDAHL AGE: 68 MANASQUAN Ellen Rosendahl, 68, of Manasquan, passed away suddenly Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in Delray Beach, Fla. She died surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Ellen was predeceased by her husband, John Rosendahl Sr. She is sur vived by her daughter, Kristen Gerhard; son, John H. Rosendahl son-in- law, Peter C. Gerhard; daughter-in-law, Tracy Rosendahl; her grandchildren, Peter C. Gerhard II, Madison Leigh Gerhard, John Anders Rosendahl, and Harry Wyatt Rosendahl; her mother, Vir ginia Munro; her sister, Lynn Goodman; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and her circle of friends whose love for her was only surpassed by her love for them.

Remember El len with the sparkle in her eye and the bounce in her step. She touched us all with her enthusiastic love of life, her strong spirit, and her loving nature. We will all miss her dearly. Memorial services will be held between the hours of 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m Thursday, Jan.

21 at Volk Tim Doerr Marian Muoio (732) 349-2350 (908) 233-2350 Rosemarie was prede ceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Emmons Barone Sr. She is survived by her husband, Dean Hassell; two daughters, Sa-mantha Radcliffe and her husband Kevin, and Kelly Hassell, all of Union Beach; two sisters, Ann Kemerle and her husband Gabi, and Linda Barone; two brothers, James and Pat Barone; one grandson, Albert Torres III; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are in vited from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

17 at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, and 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, with an 11 a.m. service at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at St.

Joseph Mausoleum, Keyport. To submit online condolences to the family or for directions to the funeral home, visit www.dayfuneralhome.com. 361 Maple Placi KdV(ott. NJ 077: 732264 1352 Mictuitt 0 WWit Ma MICHAEL R. "PAPA" PENTZ AGE: 62 KEYPORT Michael R.

"Papa" Pentz, 62, of Keyport, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Bay-shore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Perth Am-boy, he lived in Keyport for many years. He was em ployed by Marin Manage ment at McDonalds in Union Beach for 20 years. Prior to that, he was a furrier at Meisel-Peston, Brooklyn from 1975 to 1989.

Mike was communicant of the Church of St. Ann, Keans- burg and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Bayshore Council 2858. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He was predeceased by his father, Michael Pentz, in 1995; his mother, Catherine M.

Pentz, on Jan. 29, 2008; and his daughter, Deborah Pentz, on Feb. 25. 2008. Sur viving are his wife, Martha "Marty" Pentz of Keyport; two daughters, Laurie Pentz and Cathy Pentz of Keyport; a grandson, John Michael Anthony Kiernan; a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne and Dennis Brown of Westchester, and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan. 18 at Laurel Funeral Home, 201 Laurel West Keans-burg.

The funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the funeral home, followed by a 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Ann, Keans- burg.

Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery, Mid-dletown. PETER PEREZ AGE: 86 SPRING LAKE Peter Perez, 86, of Spring Lake, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Born in Westfield, he was raised in Spain. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S.

Navy. Dur ing his service in World War II, Mr. Perez was serving on the U.S.S. Hazelwood in the vicinity of Okinawa when their ship was at tacked by a suicide plane and bomb. Mr.

Perez along with members of the crew battled the fires and enemy while returning to port. Mr. Perez was awarded the America Theatre Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Victory Ribbon with 10 Stars, the Philippine Liberation Rib bon with 2 Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Perez was em ployed with General MotorsHyatt Bearings of Clark as a machine specifi cations operator for many years before retiring 20 years ago.

Mr. Perez is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mercedes Garcia Perez; his loving sons, Raoul Perez and his wife Corrine of Toms Rlvt 300 Rt. 37 East 12 Mile East of Hooper Westfield, NJ 524 Central Ave. Corner of Park Street Mij'mrM Neptune, passed away Fri day, January 8, 2010. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ely Funeral Home, Neptune.

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ANDRAS EGRI AGE: 72 1AKEHURST Andras Eeri. 72. of Lake- hurst, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at home. Andras worked in the Landscaping and Grounds Dept.

at Great Adventure, Jackson before retiring. He loved gardening and spending time with his family. Born in Hungary, he came to the U.S. in 195b to New York Citv. lived in Pas saic before moving to Lake- hurst 39 years ago.

Surviving are his wile ot 52 years, Irene Egri; a son, George Andy of Manchester; three daughters, Elizabeth Maria and Julia Helen, both of Lakehurst, and Erika of Hungry; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, with memorial serv ices at 8:15 am. at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Lakehurst.

BRENDA ARANEO-PASHTTI AGE: 49 JACKSON Brenda Araneo-Paskitti, 49. of Jackson, formerly of Old Bridge, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. Surviving are Brenda fa ther, William of Jackson; brother, Bill of Nyack, N.Y.; and sister, Suzanne of Aberdeen. Also surviving are Brenda's husband, Bob; daughters, Katie and Rachel; and son, Bobby.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to at tend her visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson.

Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, 123 White Oak Old Bridge Township. Interment will follow in Forrest Green Park Cemetery, Texas Road, Morgan- ville. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Paskitti education fund for the children.

For further in formation and directions, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com. CATHERINE M. CIPRIANO AGE: 76 LAKEWOOD Catherine M. Cipriano, 76, of Four Seasons, Lakewood, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick.

She was a bookkeeper with State Farm Insurance Wayne for 24 years before retiring in 1996. Born in Clifton, Mrs. Cipriano lived in Wayne prior to moving to Lake-wood 11 years ago. Mrs, Cipriano was a parishioner of St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Brick, as well as an eucharistic min ister at the church and a member of their Miriam Group.

Surviving are her hus band, Charles; and her brother, Robert Van Hoven of Manchester. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m, Sunday, Jan. 17 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 High way 88, Brick. Funeral serv ices will begin at 8 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 18 from the fu neral home, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Buri al at St. Dominic's R.C, Church, Brick. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson.

i IT 1 fice in Passaic. Prior em- nlovment was as Proprietor for many years of the Jeffer- sonian Luncheonette (Gene's), formerly located at 423 Broadway in Passaic. Mr. Grath was a veteran of the United States Army serving as an MP (Military Police! officer during World War II. He was a 1952 gradu ate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a Bach elor of Science degree.

He was a member of the ELKS Lodge in Lacey Township, NJ. Mr. Grath was prede ceased by his wife, Jean fnee Shraea): a brother, Wil liam Grath; and his two sis ters: Muriel Plocmski and Katherine Sulborski. He is survived by his sons: William T. Grath of Ramsey and Craig E.

Grath of Forked River: his daugh ters: Patricia A. Grath-Centi of Parsippany and Kathleen J. Grath-McNamara of Fairfield; a brother, Richard Grath of Brick Township; eight grandchildren; and his companion of nine years, Francine von Dreusche, of Forked River. Funeral services will be Tuesday 10:30 am at the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue. Clifton.

Interment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Mnndav from 3-9 nm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri butions to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820. Browns Mills.

New Jer sey 08015 would be appreci ated. Please visit www.bizub.com for driving directions and online condo lences. NICHOLAS JOHN HOOLKO SR. AGE: 85 BRICK Nicholas John Hoolko 85, of Brick, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at home.

Born in Summit, he lived in Livingston from 1966 prior to moving to Brick 16 years ago. He was a self-employed general contractor owner of The Remodeling Company. Nicholas served as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, where he was a POW. He was awarded numerous medals, including the Purple Heart and the Prisoner of War medal.

Most recently in November, he was award ed a second Distinguished Service Medal from the State of N.J. and The POW-MIA Medal. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8867, Brick. He is survived by a wife, Renee Ann (Walko) Hoolko; a son, Nicholas daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and John Maloney and Cheryl and Daniel Gorab; grandchildren, Skylar, Sierra and Daniel Gorab; and a sister, Ola Downey.

He is also survived by his companion, Dorothy Jackson. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road, Brick and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan.

18 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Livingston. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday at St.

Philomena R.C. Church, Livingston. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations to the V.F.W. Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road, Brick, NJ 08723, would be appreciated.

Express your APP.comobituaries View Monmouth Ocean's comprehensive list of death notices and obituaries. Church of Hackensack, 64 Passaic Hackensack. The family requests that donations be made in her memory to The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, 360 Essex Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601. For more informa tion, visit volkleberfuneralhome.com. SHANNON RYAN TORPHY AGE: 79 OCEAN TOWNSHIP Shannon Torphy (nee Ryan), 79, of Ocean Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan.

13, 2010, at Cen-traState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Lincoln, Shannon was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Autumn M. Ryan and grew up in Massachusetts. She was schooled in Washington, D.C.

and China, earning a bachelor's degree in geology, before marrying the love of her life and mov ing eventually to Colts Neck. Predeceased by her husband, William A. Torphy, in 2006, she had recently relocated to Ocean Township. Shannon was a loving mother and grandmother, enjoyed the ocean and collecting cooking rec ipes. At times a cartogra pher, camper and explorer, she lived a full and interest ing life.

Surviving Shannon are her three sons, William Timothy and Cormac Torphy; her daughter, Sheelagh Zaklukiewicz; and her grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Maureen, Shannon, Kelsey and Caragh, as well as several nieces, nephews throughout the country. She is also survived by her home companion and friend, Adjoe Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, is taking care of arrangements. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service to celebrate Shannon's life will be held at a future date to be announced. Shannon very much loved animals and appreciated those that cared for them.

Donations in memoriam may be made to the Associated Humane Societies Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731-0043 (http:www.ahscares.org). HELEN M.JOHNSON AGE: 89 NEPTUNE Helen M. Johnson, 89, of Neptune, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Neptune Rehabilitation, Neptune.

She was born in Langhorn, Pa. and has lived in Neptune for many years. Helen worked as a seam stress but devoted most of her life to caring for her family. She was predeceased by her mother, Clara C. Smith.

Helen is survived by her loving and devoted daugh ter, Clara Chapman of Nep tune; her grandchildren, Tom Chapman and his wife Eileen of Asbury Park, Di ane Field and her husband Dennis of Tinton Falls, and Dawn Dilloian and her hus band Doug of Tinton Falls; five great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be private for the family. The fu neral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ely Funeral Home, Neptune, Condolences may be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com Jv Ely Fumral llnme NepUiiH-, NJ 077H Michael J. Kly, NJ Lie 4729 Share your APP.comobituaries BITUARIES Special tributes purchased by family and friends To place an obituary: E-mail 10 or fax 888-516-9210 Monday to Friday 1 1 am to 5 pra Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 pm Questions about obituaries may be called in to 888-5 16-OUftO To place an in memoriam or card of thanks: Call 732-643-3626 or Fax 732-643-3734 I Mint be received 3 daw prior tn publication) Obituaries and photographs submitted to The Asbury Park Press may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media piattnrms SHIRLEY A. HARRISON AGE: 79 WEST LONG BRANCH Shirley A.

Harrison, 79, of West Long Branch, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Mrs. Harrison was born in Ocean Grove and lived in Elberon before moving to West Long Branch in 1950. She was a member of the Oakhurst United Methodist Church, Oakhurst.

Mrs. Harrison was the past president of the Junior Womens Club of Long Branch. Mrs. Harrison was a cashier for N.J. Bell Telephone before retiring in 1987.

She and her husband Paul enjoyed the many cruises that they took together. Her children and grandchildren will always remember her as a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Surviving are her husband, A. Paul Harrison; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Maureen Harrison of Oceanport; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathy and Trevor Gaskell of West Long Branch, Terry Harrison of Freehold, and Holly and Christopher Geiling of West Long Branch; her grandchildren, Heather Gaskell, Marianne Fiore, Brittany and Chelsea Fodero, Kelly and Shannon Harrison; a sister, Joan Davidson, Kapolei, HI; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Dr.

Edward N. Harrison of Long Branch. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell St.

at Broadway, Lone Branch. Funeral serv ices will be at 11 a.m. Mon day, Jan. 18 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, West Lone Branch.

Contn butions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1600 Highway 22, Union NJ, 07083. www.luneusa.org. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com. WOOllCV LonoaSieJu0770 inn nnn ntnn ROSEMARIE HASSELL AGE: 62 UNION BEACH Rosemarie Hassell, 62, of Union Beach, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hos pital, Holmdel.

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