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ASBURYPARKPRESS I TUESDAY, OCT. 31, 2 0 0 0 ob: Additional obituaries Al 3 TUAEIES DEATHS SAMUEL EPSTEIN, 95, of as- BURY PARK, died Oct. 21 in Neptune. He was a self-employed art gallery owner. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a private.

IX TRIBUTE Madeline Jovce Casale Died Oct 30, 1999 Ocean Township was a life member of the Holiday Beagle Club of Marlboro. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1967, a sister, Agnes Daye, in 1980 and her parents. Surviving are two brothers, Charles and Frank Eckel, both of Marlboro; a sister, Shirley Eckman of Marlboro; a sister, Amelia Messina of Mays Landing; seven nephews; and three nieces. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and, 7 to 9 p.m.

today at Waitt Funeral Home, 501 Route 79, Morganville. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by interment in Old Tennent Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

her husband, Robert Bentley; two sons, Peter Bentley of Wall, and Robert Bentley II 'of Key-port; and two step-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bedle Funeral Home, 212 Main Matawan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Matawan. Interment will follow in Old Tennent Cemetery, Manala-pan. MARTA BIELENSKI of FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, died Saturday at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Warsaw, Poland, she lived in Red Bank before moving to Freehold Township in 1982. Her husband, Steven Bielen-ski, died in 1976.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Freehold. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold, followed by of Marshall.

two daughters, Bunny Parker of Lakewood and Margaret M. Clayton of Freehold Township; a sister, Dorothy P. Statesir of Lakewood; a sister-in-law, Helen H. Mcll-vaine of Pompano, nine grandchildren, Vicki Manco, Richard S. Parker, Shawn Alver-son, Sharon Land, Dean Mcll-vaine, Donna Gaj, Doreen Peras, and Dale and Donald Clayton; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Freehold. A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township.

Messages of condolence can be sent via e-mail at MARGARET FARINA MESER0LL, 76, of red bank, died Sunday at home. She was an assembler at Bendix Eatontown, retiring after 31 years of service. She was also a member and secretary of the DORIS R. PRICE, 73, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Lin-croft, MIDDLETOWN, died Oct. 5 of lymphoma.

She was an award-winning sculptor and formerly operated a doll hospital at the Red Bank Antiques Center. She was active in many clubs and church activities. She was a woman of great talent and compassion. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Samuel a daughter, Linda Price of Farmingdale; a son, Garry M. of Greenville, S.C.; three brothers, Allen Fren-zel of Nevada and Wayne and Charles Frenzel of New Jersey; and two sisters, Emily Pulley of Idaho and Charlotte Esworthy of New Jersey.

A memorial service will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middletown and Craw-fords Corner roads, Holmdel. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345. RYAN MICHAEL RICHEY, l-day-old son of Robert and Michael Novak Richey of MANAS-QUAN died Thursday at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. A private family service was held in St.

Catharine's Cemetery, Sea Girt. Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, Manasquan, was In charge of arrangements. This is a list of obituaries that do not appear in this edition of the Press. Campbell, Mary 91, Berkeley Kedz Funeral Home, Toms River Clancl, Madeline, Stafford Maxwell Funeral Home, Stafford Grleco, Anne 86, Brick Colonial Funeral Home, Brick Mathethov, Ottilia, 94, Lakewood Pable-Evertz Funeral Home, Point Pleasant Pedone, Concetta 73, Toms River Anderson and Campbell Funeral Homes, Toms River Pomnitz, Mary 90, Lakewood D'Elia Funeral Home, Lakewood Rowley, Marjorle 78, Manchester Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, Toms River White, Loretta 83, Manchester Anderson and Campbell Funeral Homes, Lakehurst SHIRLEY VAN BRAKLE BENTLEY, 82, of holmdel, died Sunday at home.

She was a school nurse in the Matawan school system for many years. She joined the Army Nurse Corps and was sent overseas as a second lieutenant. In England, she became chief operating room nurse, and was also chief assistant to Dr. Dwight Harkin, who performed the first open-heart surgery and received a citation for her work with him. She graduated Monmouth Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Matawan. Born in Matawan, she lived in Keyport and Matawan before moving to Holmdel. She was predeceased by her parents, James M. and Marjorie H. Van Brakle.

Surviving are Services Additional Information BALDANZA Josephine (nee Bal-danza), 94, of Passaic and Monmouth Beach, NJ on Oct. 28, 2000. Mrs. Baldanza had owned and operated the Letty Lynn Dress Shoo. Lords Sportswear and Carol Reed Dept.

Stores in Passaic, NJ. Beloved Mother to Mrs. Grace Renna (deceased April 1998) and May Lark. Loving grandmother to Deborah Doppelt, Alan Lark and Dru Renna. Loving great-grandmother to Joshua and Jordan Doppelt and Laura and Alexander Lark.

lived a vibrant life, whose memory will endure within all of those who were privileged to have known her. funeral services will be held Wednesday at the BIZUB-QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME, 1313 Van Houten Clifton. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, NJ. Visiting will be Tuesday from 2-4 7-9pm. Contributions to your local hospice organization would be appreciated in memory of Josephine Baldanza.

GALLOMBARDO Arthur, 75 of Union Hall, went to be with his Lord on Saturday October 28, 2000. Aruthr was a communicant of Francis of Assisi Church in Rocky Mount. He was a Navy Veteran serving in WWII and was a retired computer programmer with Esselt Corp, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Rose Gallombardo.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Connie Guastaferro Gallomberdo, of the home; his brothers Archie Gallombardo, Fle-mington, NJ, John Gallombardo, Southfield, Ml, his sister, Ann Toto-ra, Monmouth County, NJ, his son and daughter-in-law Arthur J. and Nathalie Gallombardo, Ocean, NJ; his daughter and favorite son-in-law Jayne and Rick Mercogliano, Union Hall, his grandchildren, Rick, Douglas, Robbie and John, all of Union Hall, Nicholas and Zachary, Ocean, NJ and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday. There were no visitation arrangements. How to Publish a Novena To place a St.

Jude Novena, Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Prayer to the Blessed Virgin, or Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony, please call toll free 1(877)735-7355. ASBURY PARK STRESS Inter- ment will be todayin Brig. Gen. William C.

Doyle New Jersey Veterans Cemetery, Ar-neytown. Jackson Funeral Home, Neptune, is in charge of arrangements. ELMER ALBERT FRANKLIN, 82, of Carmel, formerly of FREEHOLD, died Wednesday in Indianapolis. He retired from Nestle Corp. after 42 years, serving as assistant manager at Nestle, Freehold, and manager at the Nestle Libby plant, Ko- komo, Ind.

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Ko-komo, and was active with Hospice and Big Brothers in Columbus, Ind. Born in New York, he lived in Freehold and in Ko-komo before moving to Carmel. He was predeceased by his first wife, Julia Kennedy Franklin, and a sister, Gloria McDonald. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Franklin; four sons, Randolph, Philip, Gerard and Jeffrey; two daughters, Candace and Dolores; two stepsons; a stepdaughter; two brothers, Waljace and Henry Gerard; 12 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.

Vincent's Hospice, 8450 North Payne Road, Indianapolis, 46268. CHARLES K0SC, 71, of free- HOLD, died Sunday at home. He was a methods man for College Point, N.Y., for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, Born in Jersey City, he lived in North Arlington before moving to Freehold seven years His wife, Helen Kosc, died in 1996. Surviving are a son, Charles J.

of North Arlington; a daughter, Karen Brady of Freehold; a sister, Helen Grill of Connecticut; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and nephews; and great-grandnieces and nephews. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Michael He-garty Funeral Home, 3377 Route 9, Old Bridge.

A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, Marlboro. Cremation will be private.

Letters of condolence may be sent via e-mail to CATHERINE D0NAT0 L0IAC0N0, 81, of HAZLET, died yesterday at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She worked in housekeeping at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, for 16 years, retiring in 1988. She was a communicant of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Keans-burg. Born in Jersey City, she lived there before moving to Hazlet 10 years ago.

Her husband, Salvatore F. Loiacono, died in 1951. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Angelo S. Loiacono of Fair Lawn, and Thomas F. and Veronica Loiacono of Middle-town; a daughter, Rosemarie Costa of North Bergen; a brother, Ernie Loiacono of Toms River; a sister, Rose Jacob of Jersey City; six grandchildren; and three' great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tin-dall Road, Middletown.

A funeral service will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a funeral liturgy at 9:15 a.m. at St. Ann's Church, Keansburg. Interment will be in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Monmouth Unit, 801 Broad Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Letters of condolence may be e-mailed to MARY M. MARTIN. 75, of as- ISl'KY PARK, died Sunday at Lodge Health Care Center, Neptune. She was last employed as a seamstress and factory worker for Park Avenue Sportswear, Long Branch.

She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, New rorK, retiring in 1988. Horn in Asbury Park, she was a lifelong resident. She wfts predeceased by her i I A of in by Hey Guys! I am happy to see that everyone's doing fine! How do I know this? Because it's me, your mother, your wife, your daughter, your sister, your nana and your friend. I'm your guardian angel. You may not know it, but I am watching over you and keeping you safe.

I know it's been a year since I was called to heaven, but I'm only out of your sight. I will always be with you in your hearts and in your souls. I will watch you grow and be a part of your lives. You just can't see me or physically touch or kiss me. But you can remember me.

You can recall all of the good times we've shared together. You can, in your own way, visit me and be with me anytime you wish. Just think of me and I will be there with you. I'm so glad you are all doing so well. You are all so healthy and beautiful.

Be strong and keep growing. Make your lives everything you dream of. Live every day to the fullest. Take nothing for granted and love yourselves for who you are! When you need me, I am only a thought away. I love ya's! Mom, Madge, Nana or Madeline Submitted by Scott Anderson Doylestown, Pa, 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. husband, Frank Fritz Martin, in 1977, and a sister, Flora E. Johnson. Surviving are a son and Frank Donato and Cecelia of Ocean Township; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a friend, Silas Robinson.

Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at James H. Hunt Funeral Home, 126 Ridge Asbury Park, followed by a funeral service at 8 p.m., with the Rev. Rufus Goodman officiating. Interment will be in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls.

MARION PITTENGER MC ILVAINE, 97, of WALL, died Sunday at Monmouth County Care Center, Geraldine L. Thompson Division, Allenwood, Wall. She was a former member the Daughters of the American Revolution, Monmouth Court House Chapter, Cecilian Club and Women's Club, all of Freehold. Her family was very important to her. She was a loving and devoted sister, wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of The Reformed Church of Freehold. Born in Howell, she moved to Freehold 1930 and then to Wall three years ago. Her husband, Stanley, died in 1982. She was also predeceased her parents, Jacob L. and Marianna Schanck Pittenger.

Surviving are a win, Francis J. 1 i V-. it interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. MARGARET ST0RER B0UD, 88, of NEPTUNE CITY, died Sun day at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune.

She was a registered nurse at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, and Fitkin Memorial Hospital (now Jersey Shore Medical Center), retiring in 1940 after 10 years of service. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, Neptune City. She enjoyed her family, church and gardening. She was a graduate of McKinley Hospital School of Nursing, Trenton. Born in High-tstown, she lived in the Shore "area most of her life.

Her husband of 48 years, Chester W. Boud, died in 1980. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Roger M. and Carolyn Boud of Neptune City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois A. and Edmund Jelinek of Whiting, Manchester, and Phyllis E.

and Gary Smith of Lanoka Harbor, Lacey; a sister, Helen Carver, of Manahawkin, Stafford; a sister-in-law, Jessie Har- iranit oi Neptune uity; seven grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Francioni, Taylor and Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th and Atkins Avenue, Neptune. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Glen-dola Cemetery, Wall. RUTH NELSON DEV0T0 so. of COLTS NECK, died Sunday at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a member of the Colts Neck Women's Club.

She was a gardener and enjoyed weaving and basket-weaving crafts. She also loved animals. Born in Kearny, she lived in Port Republic before moving to Colts Neck 22 years ago. She was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Cappilla, in 1969, and her second husband, Louis DeVoto, in 1988. Surviving are a son, Keith A.

Cappilla of Amerillo, Texas; a daughter, Ellen N. Pirulis, with whom she lived; and four grandchildren, Brian, Jason and Aaron Cappilla, and Brittany Pirulis. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Worden-Hoidal Funeral Home, 60 East Front Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Monmouth County SPCA.

EDWARD F. DRAZEK, so, of MATAWAN, died yesterday at Madison Center, Old Bridge. He retired in 1982 as a supervisor in the shipping department of Cook and Dunn Paint Newark, after 39 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6761, Old Bridge. He was a member of St.

Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Laurence Harbor, Old Bridge. Born in Newark, he lived in Colonia, Woodbridge, before moving to Cheesequake Village 28 years ago. He was predeceased by a brother, Milton George Drazek, and a nephew, Michael E. Drazek. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Edith Riley Drazek; a brother-in-law, Norman Hanson; and two sisters-in-law, Regina Drazek and Eleanor Osmanski.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bedle Funeral Home, 212 Main Matawan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St.

Lawrence Church, Laurence Harbor. Interment will be in Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Hazlet. Bendix Retirement Club, Eaton-town. During World War II, she worked for the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors and helped build more than 5,000 Wild Cat Fighters for the Navy. In November 1999, she was honored at the "Rosie the Riveters" Reunion in Linden.

She was a world traveler, and loving mother, great-grand-mother and sister. She was a mem-b of Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank, a member and driver of F.I.S.H., and held many offices and positions with the Order of the Eastern Star. Born in Boonton, she lived in Highlands before moving to Red Bank in 1970. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frederick F. Farina, in 1951, her second husband, Harold D.

Meseroll, in 1985, and her parents, August and Bertha Buhrig. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Fred E. and Barbara Farina of Atlanta, a daughter and son-in-law, Frances M. and Roger Somers of Tinton Falls; a brother, Herman Buhrig of Madison; a sister, Bertha Durante of West Long Branch; three grandchildren, Edward Somers, Michelle McConville, and Jared Hensley; and three great-grandchildren, Andrew Somers, and Jake and Zachary McConville. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Red Bank. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Tower Hill Presbyterian Church.

Red Bank. Interment will be in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge. RICHARD F. 0HNMACHT, 6i, of Green Township, formerly of MIDDLETOWN, died Sunday in Green Township' after a short illness. He was a sales representative in the heavy equipment industry for many years, working for Ditch Witch Manala-pan, Vermeer North American Mount Holly, and most recently, Par Tech Andover.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and in his teen years, was a Golden Gloves boxer. Born in Cortez, he lived in Newark, Middletown and Cran-bury Lake before- moving to Green Township in 1990. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Karen a son, Patrick F. Cumming of Alpha; two daughters, Roxann L. Swanson of Atlanta, and Valorie L.

Ohnmacht of Brick; a brother Ronald D. Ohnmacht of Middle-town; a sister, Inez G. Czerwin-ski of Colonia, Woodbridge; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

today at Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main St. (Rt. 206), Newton, followed by funeral services at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Newton, NJ 07860. DOROTHY "SIS" PL0SKY, 75, of Lake Worth, formerly of MARLBORO, died Saturday at her nephew's home in English- town.

She was owneroperator of the Madison Inn, Cheese-quake, Old Bridge, during the 1950s; the Sportsman's Bar, Marlboro, from 1964 to 1975; and Sis's Place, Lake Worth, Fla. In recent years, she owned and op-' crated rental properties. She 'I i air i by KATHLEEN VERD0N SPISAK, 33, of Springfield, formerly of RUMSON, died Saturday at NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, after a valiant battle with malignant melanoma. Perpetually dedicated to serving the distressed, she pursued a career in nursing until stricken by the persistent spread of an aggressive melanoma. She served the disadvantaged women in the Washington, D.C., while pursing an MSN degree in OB-GYN at George Mason University.

Educated in Rumson public schools, she graduatedfrom Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 1985 with honors School, and Wheaton College in 1989 cum laude. Surviving are her husband, Craig Spisak; her mother, Kathleen Breslin of Tinton Falls; her. father and stepmother, Dr. John J. Verdon Jr.

and Mary Ellen of Long Branch; her siblings and their spouses, John J. Ill and Ines Verdon of San Francisco, Amy Verdon and Michael Lewis of Brooklyn, and Michael and Marci Verdon of Erie, and a sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Daniel Strack of Red Bank. A funeral service and requiem Mass will be held today at Holy Trinity, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., with the Rev. William McGroarty S.J., celebrating. Interment will be pri-' vate in Darling Cemetery.

A memorial Mass is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank, with the Rev. Timothy Tighe, CSP, serving as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, Kate has requested memorial donations to the National Cancer Institute, Melanoma Program, co Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, Building 10, Room 2B42, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.

MARGARET G. KELLY TALIT, 79, of MIDDLETOWN, died yesterday at Beachview Extended Care Facility, Keansburg. She was a homemaker. Born in Jersey City, she lived there before moving to Middle-town 20 years ago. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene R.

and Audrey Kelly of Manahawkin Stafford. Visitation will be 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, lis Tin-dall Road, Middletown, followed a service at 10:30 a.m. at St.

Catherine's Church, North Middletown. Letters of condolence may be e-mailed to lYIcgcrf-M aol.com..