Obituaries

DR. LESTER B. YOUNG, 83, of Johnson City, Tenn., died July 5 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton, Tenn. A graduate of Auburn (Ala.) University School of Veterinary Medicine, he was the owner of Young’s Animal Clinic, Johnson City, before retiring in 1983. He served on the Tennessee State Veterinary Examining Board and was one of the organizers of the Appalachian Veterinary Association. He was awarded the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Young was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, where he served as a deacon and an elder. He was also a member of the Horticulture Interest Society. He was predeceased by two brothers, Bert and Raymond Young, and two sisters, Lola Remine Carter and Lela Lacy. Surviving are his wife, Geneva Gouge Young, of Johnson City; two sons, Lester B. Young Jr. and his wife, Adele, of Freehold Township, and George S. Young and his wife, Pam, of Elizabethton; a daughter, Marlene, and her husband, Dr. Andy Collins of Kingsport, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Alan Young and his wife, Amanda, of Philadelphia, Leslie Young of Freehold Township, Andy and Matthew Young of Elizabethton, and Kimberly and Christopher Collins of Kingsport; and a brother, Roy Young of Johnson City. The funeral service was conducted at First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, followed by interment at the Patton-Simmons Cemetery, Carter County, Tenn.

LILLIAN F. STANLEY, 89, Lincroft section of Middletown, died July 9 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a retired employee of the Social Security Administration, New York City. She was a member of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls. She volunteered for several various organizations, including Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Stanley Sr.; and a brother, Henry G. Ruter. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edward Stanley Jr. of Lincroft, with whom she lived, and Robert and Eija A. Stanley of New York City; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Reformed Church of Tinton Falls. Memorial donations may be made to the Women’s Guild of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls, 62 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls 07724.

DOROTHY ZAK ZAKLASNIK, 92, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died July 16 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided there prior to moving to West Keansburg 51 years ago. She was a retired waitress at the Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank, and Langfords Inn, Belford section of Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, John Zaklasnik in 1964; and her son, John Zaklasnik in 2001. She is survived by two granddaughters. A funeral service will be held July 16 at 10 a.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Burial will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.

ROLAND L. "TINY" REUTER, 75, of Whiting, died Feb. 12 at Community Memorial Hospital, Toms River. Born in Elizabeth, he lived in Middletown for nine years before moving to Whiting four years ago. He was warehouse manager for H.J. Heinz, Newark, for 30 years, retiring in 1979. He also worked for Charles of the Ritz, Holmdel, for several years. He was a Navy veteran, serving during World War II as a machinist mate third class. He was a member of VFW Post 4303, Keansburg, and a former communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown. He was predeceased by his wife, Bartolina Campanella Reuter in 1999. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lin Conaway of Howell, Cheryl and Jim Demarais of Middletown, and Maryanne and Jim Bloodgood of Brick Township; and five grandchildren. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.

DENIS RAFAEL, 86, of Hazlet died July 10 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Portugal, he resided in Union Beach prior to moving to Hazlet. He was a retired metal tapper. He was predeceased by his wife, Maria Rafael, in 1992. He is survived by his grandson, Armando Vegas of Maryland. Interment was at Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, Union.

PHILIP C. CHERRY, 85, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and formerly Matawan, died July 5 at West Palm Beach. Born in Larchmont, N.Y., he resided in Point Pleasant, and Matawan for 50 years before moving to West Palm Beach. Mr. Cherry was employed at the Ford Motor Co. for more than 35 years, and co-owned Cherry Travel Agency, Matawan, with his wife. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an active charter member of the Lions Club. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy; and a brother, Joseph Cherry. Mr. Cherry is survived by his children, Dorothy Juska, Judith Holland, Philip Cherry Jr., Irene Gallagher, Sally Keating, Jeanne Cherry Cobo, Mary Decker, Christine Hommel and William Cherry; three sisters, Alice Heimbold, Virginia Caverly and Sally Hall; two brothers, Tom and Jim Cherry; 27 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, Matawan. Burial was at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.

RONALD F. FISLER, 33, of Keyport died July 7 at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Middletown before moving to Keyport six years ago. Mr. Fisler was a maintenance worker at the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Hazlet, for the past three years. He was a communicant of Jesus the Lord Roman Catholic Church, Keyport, where he also was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Troop Leader for Boy Scout Troop No. 364, Keyport, and coached Keyport Pop Warner football. Mr. Fisler was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Gormley Fisler, in 1999; and a brother, Joseph Fisler, in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Jill Welch Fisler; three sons, Christopher, Jonathan and Nicholas, all at home; his father, Frank Fisler of Middletown; a brother, Frank Fisler Jr. of Laurence Harbor; and a sister, Cindy Fisler of Keyport. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Jesus the Lord Church, followed by interment at Bay View Cemetery, Leonardo section of Middletown.

HENRY LOUIS RUHMAN SR., 66, of Keansburg died July 7 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen. Mr. Ruhman was a maintenance electrician at Lily Tulip, Holmdel, at RCA, Fort Monmouth, and Union Local No. 516, Red Bank, retiring in 1995. He was a communicant of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Keansburg. He was a founding member of the Police Emergency Rescue Unit (PERU), Middletown, and a member of Keansburg Fire Company No. 1. He also was a member of Middletown Elks Lodge No. 2179. He enjoyed time with his family, and fishing with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Branson, in 2000. Mr. Ruhman is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen E. Thorne Ruhman; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Frederick and Veronica Ruhman of Keansburg, Henry L. and Debra Ruhman Jr. of Middletown, Gary Ruhman of Keansburg, and William and Beverly Ruhman of Spotswood; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Michael Goggins of Atlantic Highlands, Kathleen and John Steakin, and Susan and James Kenneally, all of Keansburg, and Deanna and Donald Anderson of Middletown; and 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Keansburg, followed by interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport.

DOROTHY H. WITTKE, 75, of Hazlet died July 7 at Bayshore Health Center, Holmdel. Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Hazlet nine years ago. Mrs. Wittke was a manager at Sears, retiring in 1985. She also sold Tupperware. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Wittke, in 1984. She is survived by a son, Ted Wittke of Hazlet; a daughter, Susan Fleischmann of Staten Island; a sister, Faith Chappell of Staten Island; two brothers, Arthur Wetmore of Toms River and John Wetmore of Staten Island; and five grandsons. Entombment was at Holmdel Mausoleum.

ELSIE EMILY NEFF, 91, of Keyport died July 8 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided in the Bronx, N.Y., before moving to Keyport 18 years ago. Mrs. Neff was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Family Seniors, Union Beach, and St. Clement’s Seniors, Matawan. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Neff, in 1974. Mrs. Neff is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor and Chester Bennett of Middletown, and Cecelia and Frank Vaccaro of Oley, Pa.; a son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Christina Neff of Seaside Heights; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Interment was at Rose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Putnam Valley, N.Y.

OLGA MOSKWA HANIS, 78, of South River died June 30 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Joseph Hanis Sr.; three sons, Joseph Jr. of South Amboy, James of Edison, and John of the Cliffwood Beach section of Ab­erdeen; two daugh­ters, Shirley Shepsko of Spotswood, and Sharon Jerscheid of New Brunswick; her brother, William Moskwa of Olyphant, Pa.; two sisters, Evelyn Janczek of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ann Jurkievich of Dixon City, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchil­dren. Burial was at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick.