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Obituaries from 2003
Rose S. Zeiber
Mrs. Zeiber, 96, of Hampden, Maine, formerly of Howell, died Nov. 20 at home. Born in Capetown, South Africa, she arrived in the United States in October 1907 and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., with two sisters and a brother. She attended the University of Wisconsin and New York University, majoring in English literature and philosophy. From 1935-41 she lived with her husband in what is now Israel. She taught English in both Israel and the United States, retiring in 1973 from the New York City school system. She spent her retirement folk dancing and traveling overseas, visiting many countries that included Nepal, New Guinea, Turkey, China and Russia. Surviving are her longtime partner, Sam Kron; a daughter and son-in-law, Dara and Martin Perfit; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Edythe Dyer Memorial Library, 269 Main Road, Hampden, ME 04444
Elizabeth "Billie" MacLellan Roy
Mrs. Roy, 92, a former resident of Freehold and Wolcott, Vt., died Nov. 21 at Copley Manor in Morrisville, Vt. She had been a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Freehold. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred, in 1990, seven siblings, and a grandson in 1984. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Emily Roy Cooper of Thayne, Wyo.; Janice Roy and Steven Young of Wolcott; Charlotte Roy-Guido and Nicholas Guido of Freehold; a son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Deborah Roy of Richmond, Va.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Hardwick, Vt., with the Rev. Susan Tobias officiating. The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home, Craftsbury Common, Vt., was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Copley Manor, 577 Washington Highway, Morrisville, VT 05661; or to the United Church of Craftsbury, c/o Cheryl Bailey, 181 Collinsville Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826.
Nellie Gertrude Wenzel
Mrs. Wenzel, 90, of Doylestown, Pa., died Nov. 21 at Pine Run Health Center, Doylestown. She was born in the Morganville section of Marlboro, where she was a longtime resident. Mrs. Wenzel was a teacher at Matawan Elementary School and Ravine Drive School, Matawan, as well as several one-room schoolhouses. She was a lifetime member of the Morganville Methodist Church. She was also a lifetime member of the Liberty Grange of Marlboro. Mrs. Wenzel was predeceased by her husband, Raymond J. Wenzel, in 1999; four sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Winfried Kraus of Horsham, Pa.; a sister, Gladys MacNish; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Interment
was at Green Grove Cemetery, Keyport. The Bedle Funeral Home, Matawan, was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Jack "Tony" Hyman
Dr. Hyman, 85, of Freehold died Nov. 23 at home after a lengthy illness. Born in McKees Rock, Pa., he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s undergraduate and dental schools. In 1951 he moved to Freehold, where he established a dental practice and worked as a dentist for nearly 50 years. An avid baseball fan who played in softball leagues until the age of 82, he had been a manager in the Freehold Little League in the 1960s and ’70s and later resumed his own baseball-playing career as a softball pitcher and catcher on senior league teams, becoming the oldest player ever - at age 83 - to attend the Cal Ripkin Baseball Fantasy Camp. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Hyman; three sons and daughters-in-law, William Hyman and Janine Pratt of Cheltenham, Pa., Mark Hyman and Dr. Cecilia Brennecke of Baltimore, and David Hyman and Farah Jimenez of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold. Memorial donations may be made to the Freehold Borough Little League, P.O. Box 7022, Freehold 07728; or to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Hospice Program, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.
Peter Remo
Mr. Remo, 91, of Freehold died Nov. 23 at home. Born in Montagano, Campobasso (Molise), Italy, he had lived in Elizabeth from 1954 until 2000, when he and his wife moved to Freehold. He was a street mechanic for the Elizabethtown Gas Co., Elizabeth, where he was employed from 1954-77. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold, and a former communicant of St. Anthony’s Church, Elizabeth. He was also a member of La Societa Montaganese in Elizabeth and a solicitor each year for the St. Anthony’s Feast Day celebration in his hometown of Italy. Surviving are his wife, Cesina Marcantonio Remo; a son, Mario Remo of Freehold; three daughters, Anna Hyjack and Antoinette Nimick, both of Freehold, and Carmela Hoffman of Marlboro; a sister, Rose Remo of Rome, Italy; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by entombment at St. Gertrude’s Mausoleum, Colonia.
Margaret Price
Mrs. Price, 89, of Howell died Nov. 24 at home. Born in Lakewood, she was a lifelong area resident. She received a bachelor of science degree from Trenton State Teacher’s College. (now The College of New Jersey), Ewing, and worked as a laboratory technician at Fort Monmouth for 30 years, retiring in the late 1970s. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lakewood, and a 50-year member and former secretary of the Southard Grange, Howell, as well as a former member of the Southard Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, also in Howell. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon, in 2000. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Margaret Stringer of Springfield, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, Adelphia section of Howell, with the Rev. Richard Wrede officiating. Interment
followed at Woodlawn Cemetery
in Lakewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell 07731.
Mary DiBenedetto
Mrs. DiBenedetto, 92, of Freehold died Nov. 26 at The Manor, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a lifetime resident of Freehold. She was a homemaker and a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Freehold. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Dominick Cerrato, in 2002. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Barney and Peggy DiBenedetto of Freehold; a daughter, Mary Cerrato of Colts Neck; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Rose of Lima Church, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold Township. Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.
Joseph F. DiBono
Mr. DiBono, 72, of Freehold Township died Nov. 26 at home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. A Korean War veteran, he was a managing director for Financial Depository Trust Co., New York City. He was predeceased by his wife, RoseMarie DiBono, and is survived by a son, Charles DiBono. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, West Hempstead, N.Y., followed by interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.
Robert J. Horst
Mr. Horst, 74, of Manalapan died Oct. 31 at home. Born in Honesdale, Pa., he lived in Kearny before moving to Manalapan. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four sons, Robert, Roy, John and Steven; and three granddaughters. A service was held at Marlboro Chapel, Marlboro, followed by entombment.
