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Roland C. Ostman
Appraiser
Roland C. Ostman, of Whiting, Manchester, whose son lives in Point Pleasant, died last Wednesday at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood.
He was 80 years old.
He was the owner and operator of Roland C. Ostman Cargo Surveyors Appraisers, New York City, and was the prime adjuster-appraiser for the United Nations for 41 years, retiring in 1986.
He was a 1949 graduate of Columbia University School of Business, New York City. During World War II, he served in the Navy Sea Bees.
He belonged to the Whiting Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8745, Whiting.
He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church, Whiting, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic minister and member of the Holy Name Society.
He was one of the founding fathers and past grand knight of Our Lady of The Pines Council 9852 of the Knights of Columbus, Whiting,
where he also served as travel coordinator. He was a member of the fourth degree assembly Knights of Columbus in Passaic and Toms River. He was past president of Crestwood Village VI and a member of the American Club of Whiting.
He served on the Parish Council of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Passaic, where he was a lector, Eucharistic minister,
and founder of the healing prayer group and pre Cana group. He also belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He was the 50th Grand Knight of the Perez Council of the Knight of Columbus, Passaic.
Born in New York City, he lived in Passaic for 13 years before he moved to Crestwood Village VI, Whiting, in 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Hasemann Ostman; two sons, Jack Flood of Seabeck, Wash., and Thomas Flood of Point Pleasant; three grandchildren, Chris, Jason and Dana; and a great-granddaughter, Meghan.
Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Lacey Rd., Whiting, is handling the arrangements.
Gertrude Sternbach
Secretary
Gertrude 'Trudy' Sternbach, of Toms River, whose daughter lives in Point Pleasant Beach, died last Wednesday at Brick Hospital.
She was 72 years old.
She was a secretary with the Internal Revenue Service in Mountainside for 10 years, retiring in 1986.
She belonged to the Congregation Ahavat Shalom , Lakewood.
She was a past member of Temple Beth Or, Brick Township, and the Jewish Community Center, Summit.
She was active with the New Jersey Arc.
Born in Elizabeth, she lived in New Providence and Brick. She moved to Toms River five years ago.
She is survived by her husband, Edward, with whom she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary on March 31;
and two daughters, Lori Sternbach of Woodbridge and Maria Williams of Point Pleasant Beach.
Belkoff-Goldstein Funeral Chapel, Lakewood, is handling the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Arc of the United States, 1010 Wayne Ave., Suite 650, Silver Spring, Md. 20910.
Barbara L. Stroehle-Mako
Television Reporter
Barbara L. Stroehle-Mako, of Princeton, formerly of Mantoloking, died March 29 at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City.
She was a reporter for New Jersey Public Television, a writer of sports and childrenıs columns for the Suburban News and an interviewer and editor at the United Nations for the publication, Diplomatic World Bulletin.
Born in Elizabeth, she lived in Mantoloking, where her mother still resides, and New York City before she moved to Princeton.
A professional journalist, photographer and editor, she was well- well-known for her interviews and outstanding photographs of delegates and dignitaries,
including prime ministers, heads of state, United Nations ambassadors, leading artists, collectors and gallery owners.
At the Wall Street Transcript, she was the editor of the Art and Antique Investment Report, the nationıs longest-running column on art and collectibles
. In addition, she had been so-owner of PS Colors, a custom textile dye works in Los Angeles. She had served as an aide to New Jersey Assemblyman Chuck Hardwick.
She was an active member of the Board of Directors of 1065 Park Avenue, where she would oversee the aesthetic considerations of public areas, including the design and installation of gardens, millwork and foyer decorating.
The building won the East Side Association Green Thumb Award in 1995.
She was a member of the United Nations Correspondents Association, the Pan Pacific Southeast Asia Womenıs Association, USA-NY Chapter, and the 200 Club of Union County.
She was a graduate of Westfield Senior High School and the University of Hartford, where she trained as a conceptual artist.
She was a beloved daughter, wife and friend. Her cat was Aziza.
She is survived by her husband, Elias R. Mako; and her mother, Alice Van DeMark Stroehle of Mantoloking.
eld, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, 6 E. 39th St., Eighth Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016.
Kenneth L. Johnson
Aluminum Sider
Kenneth L. Johnson, of Jackson, who was born in Point Pleasant, died last Friday at home.
He was 57 years old.
He was employed by Robert Braker, Lakewood, in the aluminum siding business for seven years before retiring in 1999.
He belonged to the American Fishing Club and the National Rifle Association.
He lived in Lakewood before moving to Jackson in 1999.
He is survived by his former wife, Linda Johnson White; two sons, Kevin of Wooster, Ohio, and Kenneth Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Gennette Williams of Robins, N.C.; a brother,
Jimmy of Tennessee, three sisters, Florence E. Franzoso of Naples, Fla., Edith Loland of Brick Township and Anita Allen of Ponte Gorda, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, Lakehurst, is handling the arrangements.
Elsie H. Baeder
Longtime Resident
Elsie H. Baeder, of Point Pleasant, died last Friday at Brick Hospital.
She was 88 years old.
Born in Newark, she moved to Point Pleasant 45 years ago.
She was a member of the Glorious Years of St. Peterıs Roman Catholic Church, Point Pleasant Beach, and the Old Guard, Brick.
She was predeceased by her husband, William, in 1989, a brother, William Heilbronn, and a sister, Matilda Miller.
She is survived by a son, William H. III of North Carolina, five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren,; and a great-great-grandchild. Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Route 88, Brick, is handling the arrangements.
Richard Otis Dunnells Sr
. Marine in WWII
Richard Otis Dunnells Sr., formerly of Point Pleasant, died last Thursday at the Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H.
He was employed by Jenkinsonıs Beach Resort and was involved with the Harvey Memorial Methodist Church Booster organization. He served with the Marines in World War II.
Born in Rochester, N.H., he lived in Point Pleasant for 22 years before moving to Vermont 26 years ago.
He was predeceased by five brothers.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Dunnell; three sons, Richard Jr. of Brick Township, Mark of Middletown, Va.; and Brayan of Lunenbug, Vt.;
a daughter, Bonnie Van Horn of Lunenburg, Vt.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Gilman First Aid Squad, Gilman, Vt., 05904, or the Lancaster Ambulance Service, Lancaster, N.H. 03584.
Thomas J. Lutisan
Truck Driver
Thomas J. Lutisan, of Whiting, Manchester, whose daughter lives in Point Pleasant, died Saturday at his daughterıs home in Whiting.
He was 75 years old.
He was a truck driver with Baron Trucking Co, Newark, for 25 years before retiring in 1988. He was a member of Teamsters Local 478, Union. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marine.
He was a member of the Able-bodied Seaman. He was a communicant of St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Linden.
He was a Yankees fan.
Born in Irvington, he lived in Winfield Park for 30 years before moving to Whiting four months ago.
He was predeceased by his wife, Caroline Leshko Lutisan, in 1995.
He is survived by two daughters, Theresa M. Hughes of Whiting, with whom he lived, and Carol J. Manfra of Point Pleasant;
two brothers, Joseph G. of Daytona, Fla., and Francis C. of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Route 530, Whiting, is handling the arrangements.
Michael P. Bottone
Investigator
Michael P. Bottone, of La
vallette, died last Friday at home.
He was 75 years old.
He was an investigator for the Violent Crimes Compensation Board of the State of New Jersey, retiring in 1985.
He was former president of JAMI Consulting Firm and was manager of Supreme Furniture Co., Newark, for 27 years.
He served 12 years as a city councilman representing the West Ward in Newark. During his time as an elected official,
he was the representative of the City of Newark to the Newark Watershed Commission, the Newark Economic Development Commission, the New Jersey Opera
and the National Human Resources Commission. He acted as intergovernmental liaison to the United Hospitals, Newark. He also served on a number of municipal committees.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, Black Hawk Division, in both the Pacific and European theaters, including the Battle of the Rhine, the Battle of Ruhr and the Battle of Bavaria. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was a member of the Newark Museum Association, the New Jersey State Opera Association, Unico International and the New Jersey State Tourism Commission.
He was a life member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 21, Newark,
past president of the Newark-Vailsburg Lions Club and past president of the Ironbound Executives Association. He belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Am-Vets and the National Boxing Association Ring 25.
He was a life member of the Lavallette Democratic Club, Knights of Columbus Council 8415 in Seaside Park and Moose Lodge 399 in Ortley Beach.
He was involved with the Save Our Ocean Committee, The Lavallette Centennial Committee, Lavallette Benefit Committee and Lavallette Seniors Inc.,
where he was president from 1990 to 1992. He belonged to the Lavallette Taxpayers Association, where he was director from 1988 to 1992, the Seaside Italian American Club, the Ocean County Democratic Committee and the Holy Name Society of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church. Born in Newark, he moved to Lavallette in 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Jayne Brown Bottone; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael G. and Laurie Bottone of Newton, Robert J. Bottone of Dover, Walter W. and Sherri Carroll of Myakka City, Fla.,
and Robert G. Carroll of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and James Morano of Stanhope and Dianna Carroll of Venice, Fla.; one sister, Frances Stanzione of Belleville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 706 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, is handling the arrangements.
