Obituaries

Randolph J. Bolin

Mr. Bolin, 56, of Orlando, Fla., died Feb. 26 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Middletown prior to moving to Orlando seven years ago. He was a bus driver at Mears Bus Company, Orlando, the past seven years. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong member of Middletown Township First Aid and Rescue Squad. He was predeceased by his mother, Julia Maloney Bolin. He is survived by his wife, Monica Perry Bolin of Orlando; his father, Charles Bolin of Middletown; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Adrianne Bolin of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, John and Lisa Bolin of Hazlet, and Larry and Peggy Bolin of Port Monmouth; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Ann and Dominick Donatelli, Julie and Bill Fehlhaber, Chrys and Jeff Cady, and Mary Pat Bolin, all of Middletown; his mother-in-law, Rita Perry of Florida; two brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be March 2 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral gathering will be March 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, Keansburg. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville MD 20852.

Giovanni John C. Cantalupo

Mr. Cantalupo, 82, of Middletown, died Feb. 26 at Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Browns Mills. Born in Newark, he resided in North Ridge, Calif., prior to moving to Middletown 25 years ago. He was a restaurateur and owner of The Pavilion Restaurant, Keansburg, for 30 years. He served as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kelly Burke Cantalupo; three daughters, Christy Gigliobianco and Ellen Marie Cantalupo, both Middletown, and Michelle Cantalupo of Old Bridge; three sons, Giovanni Cantalupo Jr. and Timothy Cantalupo, both of Middletown, and Butch Cantalupo of California; a brother, Tony Grand Cantalupo of Chatsworth, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be March 2 at 10 a.m. at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to Deborah Hospital Foundation New Jersey Region, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills 08015-0820.

Richard J. Donato

Mr. Donato, 60, of Manahawkin, died Feb. 15 at Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Middletown Township for 21 years, prior to moving to Manahawkin one month ago. He was the owner and operator of RJ’s Ice Cream, Belford section of Middletown, for 20 years. He was a communicant of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Atlantic Highlands. He was predeceased by his father, William Donato. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Ann Naival Donato; a son, R.J. Donato of Highlands; his mother, Felicia Iavarone of Florida; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Eva Alge of Wyckoff, and Janet Ann and Dennis Sullivan of the Lincroft section of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Agnes Church. Entombment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.

Michael “Mike” R. Spereda

Mr. Spereda, 92, of Keyport, died Feb. 25 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in the New Monmouth section of Middletown, he was a lifelong resident of Keyport. He was a retired custodian at Monmouth County Courthouse, Freehold. He served with the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Schutsky and Anna Jensen; and his brother, Peter Spereda. HE is survived by a nephew, Henry Schutsky; two nieces, Dorothy Schutsky and Patricia Schutsky; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Keyport. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Francis “Frank” Durnien

Mr. Durnien, 82, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Feb. 15 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Coat Bridge, Scotland, he relocated to the United States in 1952, and resided in Keansburg prior to moving to Port Monmouth one year ago. He was a doorman at Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, for 47 years, retiring in 1998. He was a communicant of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Keansburg. He was a member of the South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154, and St. Ann’s Senior Citizens. He was predeceased by five brothers, two sisters and two nephews. He is survived by his wife, Irene Knoble Durnien; two sons, John F. Durnien of St. Louis, Mo., and Francis L. Durnien of Toms River; a daughter, Catherine Durnien of Lee, Mass.; a sister, Ella Beirns of England; and five grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Ann’s Church. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Denville 07834.

Patrick O’Connor

Mr. O’Connor, 87, of Addison, Vt., and formerly Keyport, died Feb. 16 at home. Born in Limerick, Ireland, he resided in the United States for more than 48 years. He was a retired employee of Sears & Roebuck, Middletown, where he was employed 18 years. Prior to that, he was employed at McDonough’s Factory, Hoboken, and the coal mines in England prior to moving to the United States. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Cahill O’Connor in 1961; his second wife, Helen Darby O’Connor in 1998; a son, James O’Connor in 1996; and a stepson, Drew Darby in 1982. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Annie Nancy O’Connor Craig and her husband Keith of Addison, Vt., and Mary Ellen Briody of Lakewood; four sons and two daughters-in-law, John J. O’Connor of Little Silver, Patrick A. O’Connor of Ocean, Con and Sue O’Connor of the Leonardo section of Middletown, and Chris and Diane O’Connor of Hazlet; three stepdaughters, Carol Dender and her husband Bob of New Jersey, Claudia Darby of Kentucky, and Cathy Darby of Florida; a stepson, Steven Darby of Florida; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was at ST. John’s Methodist Church, Keyport. Interment was at Shoreland Memorial Gardens, Keyport. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702; or the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.

Doris J. Forman

Mrs. Forman, 79, of Neptune City, died Feb. 17 in Oldsmar, Fla. Born in Marlboro, she had lived there for more than 60 years before moving to Neptune City five years ago. She was a child-care provider for more than 20 years and a member of the Old Brick Reformed Church in Marlboro. Mrs. Forman was predeceased by her husband, Frank Forman, in 1996 and a brother, Willard Emmons. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Frank Jr. and Diane Forman of Neptune City; two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna Emery of Howell, and Gail and Andre Thomas of Hazlet; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Louise Emmons of Marlboro; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, with the Rev. Ben Lin officiating. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Old Brick Reformed Church, 490 Route 520, Marlboro 07746; or the American Heart Association, 2550 Route 1, North Brunswick 08902.

Frank J. Slovenz Sr.

Mr. Slovenz, 94, of Tamarac, Fla., and New Jersey, died Feb. 20 at his Tamarac home. He was born in New York City. He owned and operated Dixie Lee Bakery, Keansburg, from 1933-2001. He is a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Middletown Elks, Belford section of Middletown. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Oravec Slovenz; his second wife, Kathryn Brannigan Slovenz; two sons, Richard Slovenz in 2000, and Frank J. Slovenz Jr. in 2001; two brothers, Joseph Slovenz and Steve Slovenz; and his sister, Marion Velcamp. He is survived by a son, Robert Slovenz of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two daughters, Diane O’Neill of Holmdel, and Karen Miracola of Fort Myers, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment at the church’s cemetery. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Jane Harney Donovan

Mrs. Donovan of Shadow Lake Village, Middletown, died Feb. 14. She was born in Jersey City. She was an assistant manager at NJ Bell in its officer in Jersey City, Shrewsbury, Keyport and Freehold, retiring in 1985. She was a parishioner at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Her memberships included the Telephone Company Pioneers, Shadow Lake Village Auxiliary. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert; her husband, Robert; and a brother, Staff Sgt. Cornelius F. Harney, U.S.M.C., a sister, Barbara Norton; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Goedert. She is survived by a sister, Marie Goedert of Shadow Lake Village; a brother-in-law, Harry Norton of Shadow Lake Village; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. James Church. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

Joan Blake Bohinc

Mrs. Bohinc of Howell died Feb. 15 in Howell. Born in Elizabeth, she resided in Cranford prior to moving to Howell. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 1976; and her twin sister, Jean. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Blake Bohinc and Geraldine DiMarco of Holmdel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and Douglas Wester of Howell, and Christine Bohinc and Detlev Peikert, and Heidi and Robert Casper, all of Santa Barbara, Calif.; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Hannis and Hugo Dierkx; a sister-in-law and her husband; two brothers-in-law and their wives; and six grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.

Carmelo Susino

Mr. Susino, 78, of Holmdel, died Feb. 16 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Queens, N.Y., prior to moving to Holmdel 39 years ago. He was the original owner of Normandie Bakery, Hazlet, from 1976-2000. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a communicant of St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Holmdel. He is survived by his wife, Mary DiMattei Susino; two sons, Frank Susino of Keansburg, and Stephen Susino of Hazlet; four daughters, Elena Martino, Maria Susino and Michele Susino, all of Holmdel, and Carmela Jarbeck of Florida; three brothers, Joseph Susino of Hazlet, and Peter Susino and Frank Susino Jr., both Florida; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Benedict’s Church. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Domenica “Eva” Scolerta Stalteri

Mrs. Stalteri, 101, of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 25 at Atlantic Highlands Nursing Home. Born in Calabria, Italy, she resided in Jersey City and Middletown prior to moving to Atlantic Highlands. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Stalteri in 1984; and a son, Domenic Stalteri in 2001. She is survived by two sons, Michael Stalteri and Frank Stalteri, both of Old Bridge; two daughters, Catherine Stalteri Nesci of Hasbrouck Heights, and Carmella Stalteri Norrell of Middletown; a sister, Mary Lopez of Florida; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Roan Catholic Church, Laurence Harbor. Interment was at Holy Cross Burial Park, East Brunswick. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Dorothy Yost Slocum

Mrs. Slocum, 83, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died Feb. 15 at Ocean County Medical Center, Brick. Born in Mahanoy City, Pa., she resided in Rumson prior to moving to West Keansburg. She was a store manager at Ward-Bond Bakery Company, Middletown, for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Rumson Auxiliary Fire Company, and several seniors groups. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Taylor; her second husband, John Slocum; a stepson, Jack Slocum; and a brother, Lester Yost. She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Daly of West Keansburg, Joyce Doner of Kearny, and Dorothy Puca of Escondido, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Sue Hasa of Bricktown; a stepson, Brian Slocum of Florida; a sister, Florence O’Brinski of Kearny; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Howell. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, John in 1976; and her twin sister, Jean. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Blake Bohinc and Geraldine DiMarco of Holmdel; three daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and Douglas Wester of Howell, and Christine Bohinc and Detlev Peikert, and Heidi and Robert Casper, all of Santa Barbara, Calif.; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Hannis and Hugo Dierkx; a sister-in-law and her husband; two brothers-in-law and their wives; and six grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.

Carmelo Susino

Mr. Susino, 78, of Holmdel, died Feb. 16 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Queens, N.Y., prior to moving to Holmdel 39 years ago. He was the original owner of Normandie Bakery, Hazlet, from 1976-2000. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a communicant of St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Holmdel. He is survived by his wife, Mary DiMattei Susino; two sons, Frank Susino of Keansburg, and Stephen Susino of Hazlet; four daughters, Elena Martino, Maria Susino and Michele Susino, all of Holmdel, and Carmela Jarbeck of Florida; three brothers, Joseph Susino of Hazlet, and Peter Susino and Frank Susino Jr., both Florida; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Benedict’s Church. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Domenica “Eva” Scolerta Stalteri

Mrs. Stalteri, 101, of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 25 at Atlantic Highlands Nursing Home. Born in Calabria, Italy, she resided in Jersey City and Middletown prior to moving to Atlantic Highlands. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Stalteri in 1984; and a son, Domenic Stalteri in 2001. She is survived by two sons, Michael Stalteri and Frank Stalteri, both of Old Bridge; two daughters, Catherine Stalteri Nesci of Hasbrouck Heights, and Carmella Stalteri Norrell of Middletown; a sister, Mary Lopez of Florida; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lawrence Roan Catholic Church, Laurence Harbor. Interment was at Holy Cross Burial Park, East Brunswick. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

Dorothy Yost Slocum

Mrs. Slocum, 83, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died Feb. 15 at Ocean County Medical Center, Brick. Born in Mahanoy City, Pa., she resided in Rumson prior to moving to West Keansburg. She was a store manager at Ward-Bond Bakery Company, Middletown, for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Rumson Auxiliary Fire Company, and several seniors groups. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Taylor; her second husband, John Slocum; a stepson, Jack Slocum; and a brother, Lester Yost. She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Daly of West Keansburg, Joyce Doner of Kearny, and Dorothy Puca of Escondido, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Sue Hasa of Bricktown; a stepson, Brian Slocum of Florida; a sister, Florence O’Brinski of Kearny; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.

West Keansburg. She was a store manager at Ward-Bond Bakery Company, Middletown, for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Rumson Auxiliary Fire Company, and several seniors groups. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Taylor; her second husband, John Slocum; a stepson, Jack Slocum; and a brother, Lester Yost. She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Daly of West Keansburg, Joyce Doner of Kearny, and Dorothy Puca of Escondido, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Sue Hasa of Bricktown; a stepson, Brian Slocum of Florida; a sister, Florence O’Brinski of Kearny; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport.