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EDITH LEVENS, AGE 83, EDISON
Edith (Osborne) Levens, 83, of Edison died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at home.
She was born in Kearny, and lived in Lake Hopatcong before moving to Edison 44 years ago. She was a homemaker.
She was predeceased by her husband, John P. Levens, who died in 1994, and a sister, Jewel Coppola. She is survived by three sons, John R. and his wife, Joan, of Sayreville, Wayne D. and his wife, Tina, of Greenville, S.C., and Richard and his wife, Nancy, of Hawley, Pa.; three daughters, Carole and her husband, Robert Kociban, of Leesburg, Fla., Kathy and her husband, Bill Enoch, of Edison and Julie and her husband, Floyd Kline, of New Milford, Pa. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 8 tonight at Boylan Funeral Home, 10 Wooding Ave., Edison. Visiting hours are 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 325 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Dated December 2, 2003
HAROLD JONES JR., AGE 30, METUCHEN
Harold J. "Nippy" Jones Jr., 30, of Metuchen died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at JFK Medical Center in Edison.
Born in Edison, he was a lifelong Metuchen resident. He was employed by Edison Township in the Sanitation Department.
Surviving are his parents, Harold J. Sr. and Judy E. (Decker) Jones of Metuchen, and two brothers, Anthony J. and William Charles Jones, both of Metuchen.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave. (Rt. 27), Metuchen. Burial will be at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union. Visitation will be 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Neuroscience Center at JFK Medical Center, 80 James St., Edison, NJ 08818.
Dated December 1, 2003
JAMES CAREY JR., AGE 79, COLONIA
James J. Carey Jr., 79, died yesterday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Lyons Veterans Administration Hospital, Lyons, N.J.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late James J. Carey Sr. and the late Anastasia (Mahon) Carey. He lived in Chester, N.J., for the last three years and was previously a longtime resident of Colonia. He received his B.S. in history from Seton Hall University in 1948, graduating cum laude. He then graduated from Fordham Law School in 1952. He served in World War II from 1943-1945 in the European theater where he was awarded two battle stars (Central Europe and the Rhineland). He continued after World War II to serve in the Air Force Reserve from 1949-1962 as a second lieutenant.
As an attorney, Mr. Carey worked as senior vice president for the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in New York City. Previously, he was employed by General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked for over 20 years. Mr. Carey had many interests and was very active. He was a member of the New York Bar Association and had the prestigious honor of being admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a former vice president of St. Helena's Holy Name Society in Edison. He was also active in CCD (religious education) previously during his time in Ohio. He loved traveling to Florida and overseas, boating, and also spent time as a business consultant.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter (as an infant) and Robert Carey. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vera M. (Colie) Carey, and sons, James J. Carey III and his wife, Sally, of Kingston, Daniel Carey and his wife, Maria, of Basking Ridge and Brian Carey of Pennsylvania; his daughter, Carol Jennings and her husband, Stephen, of Edison; a brother, Donald J. Carey of Maryland, and his grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, Danielle, Andrew, Sean, Faith and Pearl.
Visitation will be 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road, Chester. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at St. Lawrence R.C. Church in Chester. Entombment will be in Good Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum at St. Gertrude's Cemetery in Colonia. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Elwyn, Inc., Maris Hall, 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063.
Dated December 1, 2003
JAMES MATT, NO. BRUNSWICK
James R. Matt died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born in Detroit, Mich., and raised in Marquette, Mich., he had lived in Port Reading for 25 years before moving to North Brunswick five years ago. He had been a procurement manager for Metro Glass Company in Carteret after a career with several area glass businesses. He had also been an owner of a former restaurant in Woodbridge. Mr. Matt had served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Carteret; and during the 1960s and 70's was the president and a manager in the Babe Ruth League in Perth Amboy.
He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Matt of Wisconsin and a sister, Judy Matt of Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Mary Terefenko Matt; two sons, Michael and his wife, Jeanne Matt, of Howell and Gregory Matt of North Brunswick; two brothers-in-law, William and Michael Terefenko, and four grandchildren, Michael, Christian, Brandon and Kerry.
Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church in North Brunswick. Entombment will follow at St. Gertrude's Cemetery Mausoleum in Colonia. Friends and relatives may call 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Dated December 1, 2003
MARIE GRENINGER, AGE 73, CHADWICK BEACH
Marie Greninger, 73, formerly of Chadwick Beach, N.J., died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Va.
Arrangements will be announced by Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St., Somerset.
Dated December 1, 2003
OLGA KRAUSE, AGE 78, NEW BRUNSWICK
Olga Yager Krause, 78, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born in New Brunswick, she was a lifelong city resident. She was a loan officer for Brunswick Bank and Trust in New Brunswick for several years. Prior to that, she had worked in the credit department of Revlon, Inc. in Edison. Mrs. Krause was a member of the Magyar Reformed Church in New Brunswick.
Her husband, Daniel Ira Krause, died in 2002. Surviving are her daughter, Diane Godfrey of New Brunswick; her son, Donald Dees of New Brunswick; a granddaughter, Danelle Horvath of New Brunswick, and a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Grace Horvath.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick. Private cremation will follow. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. until the time of services.
Dated December 1, 2003
PATRICIA RODZAJEWSKI, AGE 52, SOUTH RIVER
Patricia Rodzajewski, 52, of South River died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born in New Brunswick, she had resided in South River all her life. Ms. Rodzajewski was employed by J.C. Penny Company in East Brunswick for 27 years as a sales clerk, and was a communicant of St. Mary of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in South River.
She was predeceased by her parents, Zygmund Rodzajewski in 1989, and Helen Dikovicky Rodzajewski in 1994. Surviving are her brother, Zygmund Rodzajewski of Scotch Plains; her nephews, Scott and Todd Rodzajewski, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Maliszewski Funeral Home, 218 Whitehead Ave., South River, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass at St. Mary of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in South River, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Brunswick. Calling hours will be 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Dated December 1, 2003
VERY REV PROTOPRESBYTER STEPHEN SEDOR, AGE 82, PERTH AMBOY
The Very Reverend Protopresbyter Stephen Sedor, 82, pastor emeritus of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy, died yesterday, Nov. 30, 2003, at home.
Born in Binghamton, N.Y., he was a member of the first Seminary Class of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. Protopresbyter Sedor was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by the late Metropolitan Orestes on Dec. 2, 1945. His early pastoral assignments included: Holy Ghost Church in Manville and St. Nicholas Church in Windber, Pa. In 1956, he was named pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, a position he held until retiring in 1992. In 1966, he was elevated to the rank of "Protopresbyter" by the late Bishop John. Upon retirement, he was named pastor emeritus of St. John's by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, and moved to Columbus 11 years ago. In retirement, Father Sedor tended to the spiritual needs of St. Paul the Apostle Mission Church in Freehold for several years. In 58 years of priesthood, Father Sedor distinguished himself in many ways throughout the Orthodox Church in general and the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church in particular. During his years in Windber, he was a professor at Christ the Savior Seminary in Johnstown. For years he headed the Diocesan Education Commission, being a "pioneer" in preparing volumes of church school material. Much of his material, the first available in the Orthodox Church in English, is still being used in parishes of the Diocese.
As chairman of the Diocesan Education Commission, Father Sedor also was involved in running conferences and seminars for church school teachers. He was one of the founding members of the OCMC -- the Orthodox Christian theological society. A talented writer, Protobresbyter Sedor authored two books of sermons for pastoral use. For many years, he served as editor of the Church Messenger, the official publication of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, and the ACRY Annual, a journal compiled each year by the Diocesan Youth Organization. During his years of active priestly service, Father Sedor served as a consultor on the Diocesan Consistory and as a dean of the New Jersey Deanery.
An eloquent speaker, Father Sedor was often called upon to be a guest speaker at various Diocesan gatherings and to serve as Toastmaster for many important events. During his 36 years as pastor of St. John's, Father Sedor was well known in the local community. For years, he was the chaplain of the Perth Amboy Fire Department and a member of the Raritan Bay Center Pastoral Committee.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pani Mary (Kasper) Sedor. He was the father of Nadine Rebovich and her husband, George, of Acton, Mass., Myron and his wife, Linette, of Sergeantsville, Paul and his wife, Cyndy, of Howell and John and his wife, Lorraine, of Cranbury. He was the brother of Mary Kurtyak of Binghamton, N.Y., and John and Edward, both of Johnson City, N.Y. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Gayle, Stephen, Anastasia, Jeffery, Brian, Melissa, Charles and Claire.
Protopresbyter Sedor will lie in state from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 145 Broad St., Perth Amboy. At 7 p.m., the Burial Service for an Orthodox priest will be celebrated. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, a native son of St. John's Church. He will be assisted by members of the Diocesan Consistory, Diocesan Deans and other priestly vocations of the parish. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay St., Perth Amboy. Donations to the Diocesan Seminary or St. John's Church would be appreciated.
Dated December 1, 2003
WALTER KNAMM, AGE 92, MONROE
Walter G. Knamm, 92, of Monroe Township passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at University Medical Center at Princeton.
Born in Monroe Township, Mr. Knamm resided in the area all his life. He was a manager of Farming Operations for the Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg for 40 years.
Son of the late Otto K. and Hazel (Hamilton) Knamm and husband of the late Eleanor C. Knamm, he is survived by a sister, Gertrude Perrine of Hightstown and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at A.S. Cole Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Cranbury. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in South Brunswick. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made in Mr. Knamm's memory to the AFEW, P.O. Box 1341, Hightstown, NJ 08520. The AFEW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals.
Dated December 1, 2003
CHARLES R. VAN LAHN, 85, of Morganville, MARLBORO
CHARLES R. VAN LAHN, 85, of Morganville, MARLBORO, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. He was the owner of Gulf Service Station, Hoboken, for 55 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1990. He served in the Army during World War II. He was chief of the Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company from 1969 until 1974, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4699, Sayreville. Born in Hoboken, he lived in Keyport before moving to Morganville 15 years ago.
He was predeceased by his father, Edward Van Glahn; his mother, Ada Kaufmann Van Glahn; his first wife, Mary Smith Van Glahn; his second wife, Adrienne Komar Van Glahn; a son, Charles Van Glahn; and two brothers, Edwin Van Glahn and George Van Glahn. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Angus Falconer of Ledgewood; three stepchildren, James Demish, Joann Olsen and Cindy Gierlowski; a brother, Norman Van Glahn of Middletown; three grandchildren, Thomas Falconer, Maureen Taylor and Dawn Stewart; four stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, with the funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Keyport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cliffwood Fire Company, PO Box 469, Cliffwood, NJ 07721.
Dated December 1, 2003
EDWARD J. MURPHY, 89, of RUMSON
EDWARD J. MURPHY, 89, of RUMSON, died Friday, Nov. 28, at Kennsington Court, Tinton Falls. He was the owner of the Peninsula House in Sea Bright for more than 20 years. For over 30 years, he and his brothers owned Murphy Brothers Motors, Elizabeth. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. He was a member of the Navesink Country Club, the Tequesta Country Club, Florida, and the Suburban Country Club, Union. Born in Newark, he lived in Rumson for 40 years and wintered in Tequesta.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Florence Tack Murphy; his parents, William Murphy, and Margaret Malloy Murphy; and a brother, James. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Grace Newman Murphy; three daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and John O'Rourke of Tampa, Fla., Karen and Claude Gonzalvez of Wheaton, Md., and Barbara and Donald McCausland of Rumson; six granddaughters, Kimberly Twigg, Christine Smith, Jennifer Vinson, Brenna Gonzalvez, Deirdre Gonzalvez, and Rita Gonzalvez; two grandsons, John O'Rourke III, and Ryan McCausland; a brother, William Murphy of Lewisburg, Pa.; a sister, Margaret Spies of Ponte Vedra, Fla., and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. Call (888) 747-0332 for Mass of Christian Burial information. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Vitas Hospice Care, One Meridian Road, Suite 5, Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Dated December 1, 2003
FRANK BARAN, 80, of SHREWSBURY
FRANK BARAN, 80, of SHREWSBURY, died Saturday, Nov. 29, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a paint specialist with the International Paint Co., Union, for 30 years until his retirement. He was a World War II Army veteran, and a former member of the Holy Name Society and the Ukrainian Club of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Church, Elizabeth. He was born in Auburn, N.Y., and lived most of his life in Elizabeth before moving to Shrewsbury two years ago.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Emily Adamec Baran; two daughters, Catherine Boss of Barnegat, and Emily Demitchik of Jackson; four sisters, Mary Evans, Betty Ganey, Pauline Gard, and Millie Krause, all of Auburn, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, Keydi, Corinne, Lisa, Mike and Kristen.
A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Drive, Manahawkin, Stafford. A funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Barnegat. Entombment will be in Rosedale Park, Linden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 609, Barnegat, NJ 08005.shinn>
Dated December 1, 2003
HAROLD R. KOUGH, 82, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of MIDDLETOWN, di
HAROLD R. KOUGH, 82, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of MIDDLETOWN, died Friday, Nov. 28, at Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax. He was an engineer at Torwico in Lakewood and a World War II Army veteran. Born in New York City, he lived in Pompton Plains and Middletown before moving to Fairfax two years ago.
He was predeceased by his wife, Doris, in 2001. Surviving are a son, Alan Kough of Chandler, Ariz.; a daughter, Linda Boyle of Fairfax; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with a 2:30 p.m. funeral service at M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike at Route 23, Pompton Plains. Interment will follow at the First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains Cemetery.
Dated December 1, 2003
