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JUNE 23, 2000 ASBURY PARK PRESS PAGE B5 DEATHS This is a list of obituaries that Manchester do not appear in this edition of Anderson and Campbell Funeral the Press. Home, Lakehurst Migas, Joseph 60, Hamilton Brady, Veronica 73, Lacey McCracken Funeral Home, Union Layton 's Home for Funerals, Lacey Parrillo, Rose Turo, 90, Butkowski, Estelle, 81, Berkeley Point Pleasant Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Toms Colonial Funeral Home, Brick River Dames, Ruth McCauley, 76, Pierro, Edith, 90, Toms River Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, Dover Township Toms River Condon Funeral Home, Kearny Grossi, Nicholas, 88, Berkeley Virgilio, Phyllis Corbo, Toms Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Toms River River Brough Funeral Home, Summit Howe, J.W. Kenneth, 89, Brick Ward, Sophie B. Barber, 72, O'Brien Funeral Home, Brick Lacey Mackin, Elizabeth 88, Riggs Funeral Home, Lacey MONMOUTH SUSAN D. BROWN, of SPRING LAKE, died Monday at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.

She was the social director at the Castle Harbor Hotel Resort, Bermuda, for many years, retiring in 1956. She was a communicant of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Spring Lake, a member of the Garden Club of Spring Lake, and the English Speaking Union of Rumson. Born in Waterloo, Ontario, she lived in Spring Lake since 1956. Her husband, George, died in 1994.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews, Mary, William and Gary DiVitt, Edward W. Irvine, Nora Snyder, and Sheila Martin. orA memorial service will be announced locally at a later date. Burial will be in Canada. Meehan Funeral Home, Spring Lake Heights, is in charge of arrangements.

MARGARET ROSE BRYSON, 89, of NEPTUNE, died Wednesday at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Nep- tune. She was homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach, and the Neptune Seniors. Born in Neptune, she was lifelong resident of the Shore area. Her husband, James H.

Bryson died in 1982. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James H. Jr. and Masaka Bryson of Chula Vista, four grandchildren, Robert Bryson of Manassas, Henry Bryson of Boston, Margaret Bryson Langley of Indianapolis, and Amelia "Mimi" Felmely of Rhode Island; two nieces, Angela Beerman of Neptune, and Fortunata Beerman of Neptune City; and a nephew, Joseph Frascella of Neptune City. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 ot 9 p.m.

Monday at Francioni Taylor and Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th Ave. and Atkins Avenue, Neptune. The funeral group will leave the funeral home 9:30 a.m. Tuesday for a funeral Mass 10 a.m. at Ascension Church, Bradley Beach.

Interment will follow in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. JOSEPH F. COSENTINO, 77 of EATONTOWN, died Wednesday at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was a budget analyst for the federal government for 30 years, retiring in 1978. He was also employed in admissions at Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, for 15 years.

Born in Long Branch, he lived in West Long Branch before moving to Eatontown 50 years ago. He was a parishioner St Dorothea's Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown. She was predeceased by a brother, Carmen Cosentino; and two sisters, Catherine Cosentino and Jennie Breglia. Surviving are his wife, Marie Ronan Cosentino; two daughters, Diane Goldberg Eatontown, and Joyce Cosentino of West Allenhurst; two brothers, George Cosentino of Red Bank, and Robert Cosentino of West Long Branch; and four grandchildren Caroline, Kevin, Andrew and Alexis. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Damiano Funeral Home, Third and Franklin avenues, Long Branch. A funeral will be held 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St Dorothea's Roman Catholic Church, Eatontown.

Interment will be in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Association for Macular Disease 210 East 64th New York, NY 10021. Letters of condolence may be sent via e-mail to JOHN EVERETT "SI" DAVISON. 92, of WALL, died yesterday at the MediCenter, Neptune City. He was a self employed machinist and auto mechanic.

He was a member of OBITUARIES Additional Obituaries B6 CATHERINE M. KELSEY, of WALL, died yesterday at home. She was a registered nurse for 55 years and worked in various nursing homes and hospitals in the Shore area. She was a communicant of St. Catharine's Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake, a member of the Pride of Wall Seniors, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Hibernians.

She was a participant in the Senior Olympics in swimming. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Spring Lake Heights most of her life before moving to Wall recently. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, in 1968; her sons, Matthew, in 1988, and James, in 1993; her daughter, Maureen, last year; and her sister, Mary Ross, in 1998. Surviving are six sons, John, Thomas, Paul, Gregory, Robert and Arthur; a daughter, Kathleen; two brothers, Bernard Monahan of Pioche, and Arthur Monahan of California; two sisters, Anne White of California, and Margaret Burney of Lakewood; and many grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Meehan Funeral Home, 555 Warren Spring Lake Heights. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Catharine's Church, Spring Lake.

Interment will follow in St. Catharine's Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to Hospice, 615 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724. JOSEPH MICHAEL LEVINOS, 70, of NEPTUNE, died yesterday at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was the credit manager of Allenhurst Bank, Allenhurst, from 1957 to 1960; general manager for Steinbach's from 1960 to 1977; and property manager for Fort Monmouth from 1978 to 1998.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving as a medic in the 3rd Infantry Division, and received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Neptune Democratic Club. He was an avid golfer and loved cooking. Born in Staten Island, he lived in Orange before moving to Neptune 31 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Doris two daughters, Angela C.

Moeller of Brick, and Jo-Ann Marie Greenstein of Marlboro; a sister, Stefani Czuchlewski of Los Alamos, N.M.; and a grandson, Joseph Greenstein. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 600 13th St. and Street, Belmar. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Calvary Baptist Church would be appreciated.

ANNETTE ELSA MAULBECK, 75, of MANASQUAN, died June 13 in Panama City, Fla. She lived in Manasquan since 1965. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Edward Maulbeck; two sons, Robert A. Maulbeck of Manasquan, and Raymond C. Maulbeck of Panama City; a daughter, Ann H.

Maulbeck of Manasquan; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorialization was by cremation. Wilson Funeral Home, Panama City, was in charge of arrangements. RUTH M. MC DONALD, 89, of FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, died yesterday at home.

Born in Cleveland, she lived there before moving to Freehold Township six years ago. Her husband, William McDonald, died in 1959. Surviving are three daughters, Karen Fudge of Milwaukee, Marilyn Quinn of Freehold, and Sharon Sipek of Camp Hill, five grandchildren, Debbie, Doug, Kelly, Kathy and Kimberly; and three great-grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan and Victoria. Services will be held in Ohio. Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, is in charge of arrangements.

EDWIN J. MISSALL. 86, of HAZLET, died yesterday at home. He owned Missall Used Cars, Staten Island. Born in Staten Island, he lived there before moving to Hazlet six months ago.

Surviving are his friends, Ellen and Thomas Tofte of Hazlet. Bedle Funeral Home, Keyport, is in charge of arrangements. IN TRIBUTE John L. DeFazio Died Nov. 16, 1999 West Long Branch wish to remember born, the day you were It was the start of a life that was destined to form, A family whose love, Would grow year to year, A love that would always, Be ever so dear.

And although you're no longer With us, that's true, We have you to thank, And that we all do, For giving us the chance, To experience the joy, of that which began, With the birth of a boy. Our eternal love, Ann, Mary, Stacey, Kim, Anthony and Chuck WEST LONG BRANCH To contribute an "In Tribute," about someone who recently died, send your letter and photo to: In Tribute, Asbury Park Press, 3601 Highway 66, Box 1550, Neptune, NJ 07754-1551. Letters should be 200 words or less and must include the author's name, address, telephone number and the date the obituary was published. The Press reserves the right to edit or reject any letter or photo. HOMER PHILLIPS, 61, of Cliffwood Beach, ABERDEEN, died Wednesday at home.

He was a maintenance worker at Pine Gate, Old Bridge. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Cliffwood. Born in Whigham, he lived in Cliffwood Beach since 1958. Her was predeceased by his parents, King Paul Phillips Sr. and Mattie Mae Phillips; two brothers, King Paul "K.P." Jr.

and L.C. Phillips; and a sister, Elsie Phillips. Surviving are a son, Derek Phillips of Neptune; a daughter, Lillian Phillips of Roselle; two brothers, Jimmie Lee Phillips Sr. of Cliffwood Beach, and Tommie Frank Phillips of Aberdeen; five sisters, Carrie Glasper of Greensboro N.C., Vera Mae Pickett of Aberdeen, Katrena Fenn of Colonia, WoodChristine Frazier of Woodbridge, and Ruby D. McKinney of Cliffwood, Aberdeen; his former wife, Mary Etta Phillips; a daughter-in-law; four brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Providence Baptist Church, 46 Kennedy Cliffwood, followed by a funeral service 1 p.m., the Rev. Keith Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in White Ridge Cemetery, Eatontown.

Childs Funeral Home, Red Bank, is in charge of arrangements. JOHN RICHARDS, 74, of HAZLET, died yesterday at home. He built substations and was supervisor at Jersey Central Power and Light Union, retiring in 1984 after 29 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 76th Infantry, 3rd Army, in Germany from 1944 to 1946. Born in Orange, he lived in Hillside and Union before moving to Hazlet 53 years ago.

His wife, Elizabeth J. Richards, died last year. Surviving are a brother, George W. Richards of Haines City, and a nephew, George W. Richards, and a niece, Dawn Gaudenti, both of Hazlet.

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Reformed Church, Hazlet. Memorial donations can be sent to Faith Reformed Church, 215 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730. Day Funeral Home, Keyport, is in charge of arrangements. LORETTA SMITH RIEGER, 68, of Leonardo, MIDDLETOWN, died Wednesday at home.

She was a barmaid at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179, Port Monmouth, Middletown, for 40 years, and a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the post. Born in Troy, N.Y., she lived in Hazlet and Port Monmouth before Alan Hovhaness, melded music of East and West THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "His music reflects the kind of gentle, wonderful soul that he was, but also has the turbulence SEATTLE Alan Hovhaness, that one sees in an eruption of a a prolific composer who melded and Asian musical volcano or a tremendous thunWestern melodic derstorm," Schwarz said. styles to create a unique blend of his own, died Wednes- Mr. Hovhaness wrote more day. He was 89.

than 400 pieces, including at least nine operas, two ballets, Mr. Hovhaness at more than 60 symphonies, and died Swedish Center, according more than 100 chamber Medical to director pieces. Gerard Schwarz, music of the Seattle Symphony. Mr. His works include "LousadHovhaness had been a com- zak" (1944), for piano and orchesposer-in-residence with the or- tra; "Wind Drum" (1962), a chestra.

Schwarz said Hovha- music- drama; "And God ness had suffered from a severe Created the Great Whales" stomach ailment for the last (1970); and "The Way of Jesus" three years. (1974), a folk Mass. Hamilton United Methodist Church, Neptune. He was an ex-chief of the Hamilton Fire Neptune. He was a member of the Butt and Buck Hunting Club and also served as a state game warden.

During World War II, he worked at Naval Weapons Station Earle. Born in Wall, he lived there all of his life. He was predeceased by a son, Robert A. Surviving are his wife, Edith three daughters, Sheila Walters of Brick, Judith Walters of Point Pleasant, and Patricia Groop of West Long Branch; a sister, Marie Wallo of Pensacola, 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m.

Sunday at Ely Funeral Home, 3316 Route 33, Neptune. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Hamilton United Methodist Church, Neptune, followed by interment at Hamilton Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hamilton Fire Company, or the Hamilton United Methodist Memorial Scholarship Fund would be appreciated. SUE BERTHA VARTANIAN GWYN-WILLIAMS, 86, of OCEAN- PORT, died yesterday at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown.

She was employed at Monmouth College, West Long Branch, for 24 years as a receptionist and switchboard operator. In 1938, she eloped to Maryland with Hugh Gwyn-Williams. During their marriage, they traveled extensively across the United States and made numerous trips to England. She was president of the Royal Canadian Air Force Airman Wives Club, Ontario, Canada. She was also a member of the Shrewsbury School PTA; and Christ Episcopal Church, Shrewsbury, and a member of its Mothers Club.

She organized the Young Peoples Fellowship for the church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed frequent trips to Monmouth Park and Atlantic City. She loved to laugh and even invited the Atlantic City bus driver to her 50th wedding anniversary. She will be dearly missed by those she loved and those who loved her. Born in West Hoboken, she lived in Oceanport for 26 years.

Her husband of 54 years, Hugh Gwyn-Williams, died in 1992. Surviving are four sons, Hugh R. of Neptune, Gregory of Shrewsbury, Leslie of Verona, and Brian of Oceanport; a daughter, Alice Grimaldi of Fort Monmouth; two sisters, Marion Sorrentino of Long Branch, and Violet Evans of Eatontown; nine grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Flock Funeral Home, 243 Broadway, Long Branch.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Cremation will be private. RUTH MAY HOSKINS, 93, of FREEHOLD, died Wednesday at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was a stenographer and typist for many years in New York. Born in Manhattan, she lived in Neptune for 10 years before moving to Freehold in 1991.

Surviving are a son, Joseph Jr. of Brick; two grandchildren, John D. Hoskins and his wife, Melissa, and Sandy Genco; and a great grandchild, Jacob David Hoskins. Funeral services will be private under the direction of Ely Funeral Home, Neptune. KEVIN KELLY, 44, of WALL, died yesterday at home.

He worked in the maintenance department at Wheelock, Long Branch, for the past 11 years. Before that, he was an excavator for Associates, Long Branch. He was a graduate of Parsippany Troy Hills High School. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Oceanport before moving to Wall seven years ago. Surviving are a brother, Scott Brainard of Long Branch; and a sister, Sue Brainard of Ocean Grove.

A funeral Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anselm's Roman Catholic Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Fiore Funeral Home, West Long Branch, is in charge of arrangements.

Walton B. Fisher, 76, served on Long Branch City Council OCEAN TOWNSHIP Wal- bon, Asia Occupation Ribbon, ton B. Fisher of Oakhurst, a for- and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon mer Long Branch councilman, with two stars. He was a memdied yesterday ber of the Veterans of Foreign Following self employment in Wars and the American Legion. the fields of insurance and con- He was a communicant of St.

struction, Mr. Fisher was em- Michael's Roman Catholic ployed by the New Jersey Hous- Church, Long Branch. Born in ing and Mortgage Finance West Long Branch, he lived in Agency, retiring in 1989. Long Branch before moving to He served as a Long Branch Oakhurst in 1988. City councilman from 1961 to Surviving are a son, John W.

1963. Fisher of Colts Neck; a brother, A graduate of Long Branch Michael A. Fisher of HaddonHigh School, he was named All field; 11 nephews and nieces; State in football and baseball and a friend, Catherine Kerris of and was a member of the Long Spring Lake. Branch High School Athletic Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 Hall of Fame. He played with to 9 p.m.

Sunday at Woolley Fumany athletic teams: in football, neral Home, 10 Morrell St. and the Long Branch Field Club, the Broadway, Long Branch. A fuLong Branch Indians, and the neral Mass will be 10 a.m. MonLong Branch Seahawks; and in day at St. Michael's Church, baseball, the Wayside Farmers, Long Branch.

Interment will folRed Bank Towners, and the low in 1 Mount Carmel Cemetery, Long Branch Athletic Club. West Long Branch. Memorial Mr. Fisher was a veteran of contributions may be made in World War II, serving in the lieu of flowers to the American South Pacific. He was awarded a Cancer Society, 801 Broad Naval Unit Commendation Rib- Shrewsbury, NJ 07702.

moving to Leonardo 41 years ago. Her husband, Harry Rieger, died July 25, 1984. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon K. and Carla Rieger of Port Monmouth; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Ken Watson of Trent, Texas; three sisters, Pat Stagich of Hazlet, Carol Bishop of Florida, and Jill Tornabene of Georgia; two brothers, Bill Smith. of Union Beach, and Jack Smith of Florida; seven grandchildren, Jason, Jenny, Amanda, Anna, Deanne, Kim and Dylan; and a great grandchild, Kiana.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Services will be 8:30 p.m.

today at the funeral home. Cremation will be in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. WILLIAM SIEGEL, 83, of WALL, died Monday at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. He was the owner and 1 founder in 1946 of Bill's Work Clothes, Irvington. He also owned a store in Point Pleasant and on Route 34 in Wall.

He was a first lieutenant in World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He was a glider and troop carrier pilot, serving in the Africa, India, China and Burma campaigns, and was a member of the 27th Troop Carrier Squadron. He received the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Service Cross and two Air Medals with Oak Leaf Clusters. Born in Irvington, he lived in Toms River before moving to Wall 28 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Ruth "Bobbie" Walters Siegel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Barrie and Annette Siegel, and Bruce and Donna Siegel, all of Wall; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Armitage Funeral Home, Route 34, Wall. Services will follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sloan Kettering Foundation would be appreciated. MARIE GORKOWSKI SMALL, 41, of Royal Palm Beach, formerly of HAZLET, died May 22 in Florida.

Surviving are her husband, Christopher Small; a son, Christopher Small; a daughter, Danielle Small; her mother, Dorothy Gorkowski of Royal Palm Beach; her father and stepmother, Frank and Rosalie Teryek Gorkowski of Lake Worth, two sisters, Terry Shaw of Jupiter, and Susan Gorkowski of Eatontown; and several nieces and nephews. Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach, was in charge of arrangements. EULANDA WHITFIELD, of Silver Springs, formerly of LONG BRANCH, died Sunday in Silver Springs. She was a registered nurse and worked at Walter Reed Hospital and Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Long Branch, and many professional organizations. She was a graduate of Long Branch High School, and Howard University with a degree in nursing.

She received a master's degree from New York University. She lived in Long Branch and Washington, D.C., for many years before moving to Silver Springs. Surviving are her mother, Cordelia Briggs, and a sister, Delores Costley, both of Long Branch; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Second Baptist Church, Long Branch.

Services will be held noon Monday at the church. Burial will follow in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Cofer Memorial Home, Red Bank, is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEATH NOTICE LEONE ESTERINO 92, of Toms River, formerly of Ridgewood, Glen Rock Fair Lawn, died on Wednesday the June late 21, Hilda 2000. (nee De Beloved Rose) husbandice B.

(nee Buzzard). Loving father of Aldo his wife Ellen, Stephan his wife Judith, Maria her husband Richard Incremona and stepfather of Ms. Diane Buzzard of Toms River and Mrs. Madelyn Mees of Kentucky. Dear brother of Alberino Sinibaldo Leone, Dr.

Armando Leone, Mrs. Lucia De Santis, the late Alderiggio Mrs. Mildred Mahady. Devoted grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 8. Funeral arrangements by the PATRICK J.

CONTE FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Barrier Free), 274 Market Elmwood Park. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Gerards R.C.

Church, 501 West Broadway, Paterson. A brief service will be held for family friends at approx. 2:00 p.m. at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River where he will be entombed. Following entombment service guests are invited to Villa Victoria Restaurant, Cedar Bridge Brick NJ.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions St. Gerards R.C. Church, 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ would be appreciated. IN MEMORIAM FORSYTHE Elizabeth (Betty) To our beloved Mom On your second Anniversary. Every day we miss you.

We have Knowing you are with Dad. ALWAYS NEVER FORGOTTEN. Love: Patty, John, Debbie Grandchildren..

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