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JANUARY 23, 2008 HOME NEWS TRIBUNE www.thnt.com B3 OBITUARIES FLORENCE AMODIO AGE: 74 MONROE Florence (Wetzel) Amodio died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at her home in Clearbrook, Monroe Township. She was 74. Born and raised in Nanticoke, she later lived in New Brunswick and Fords before moving to Clearbrook in 1973. Mrs.

Amodio was a parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church and a former president of its Altar Rosary Society. As a founding member of Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church, she volunteered in the church office for the past 14 years. Mrs.

Amodio had a particular passion for the game of golf. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael in 1992; her brother, Philip Amodio, in 1973; and her parents, Richard Wetzel and Anna (Studna). She is survived by her daughter, Michele Amodio of Whitestone, N.Y.; her brother, Charles Wetzel of Bel Air, three sisters, Helen Kaftan of Southington, Anne Buckley of Mt. Airy, and Frances Shumosic and her husband, Thomas, of Newark, Delaware; her sister-in-law, Anne DeSarlo of Old Bridge; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24, at the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, 205 Rhode Hall Road, Monroe Township, (732) 521-0555, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church, Monroe Township, followed by entombment in Holy Cross Burial Park Mausoleum, South Brunswick.

Visitation will be held 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of Our Lord R.C. Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, OR Princeton Hospice, 208 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.

For directions, please visit www.demarcofuneralhome.com. GEORGE BALEWITZ SR. AGE: 64 PERTH AMBOY George S. Balewitz 64, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Born in Perth Amboy, he was a lifelong resident. He was a communicant of St. Stephen's R.C. Church in Perth Amboy. He worked for William Grant and Sons in Edison for 30 years.

He was a member of the Perth Amboy Fire Department Engine Co. 5 where he formerly served as captain. Surviving are his sons, Michael Balewitz of Cincinnati, Ohio, Edward Balewitz Sr. and his wife, Robyn, of Kendall Park, George Balewitz Jr. of North Brunswick and Stanley Balewitz of Perth Amboy; a daughter, Lisa and her husband, Michael Balewitz-Dolan of Woodbridge; and his grandchildren, Nicollette, Zachery, Dymond, Jennah, Hailey, Korey, Alyna, Samantha and Edward Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Zylka Funeral Home, 513-515 State Perth Amboy, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Stephen's Church, Perth Amboy. Burial will be at Alpine Cemetery in Perth Amboy.

Friends may call 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A wake service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. DR. LOUIS FISHMAN AGE: 86 HIGHTSTOWN Dr. Louis Fishman, 86, of Hightstown died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at home.

Husband of the late Rosemary Fishman, he is survived by three children, Andrea Fishman of New York City, Barbara Fishman of Hopewell, N.J., and Douglas Fishman of Cabin John, and four grandchildren. The family is sitting Shiva between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

through Sunday, Jan. 27, at his home in Meadow Lakes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of A.S. Cole Funeral Home, 22 North Main Cranbury.

EDITH I GALLAGHER AGE: 92 EAST BRUNSWICK Edith Anne Gallagher, 92, of East Brunswick died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in South Amboy, Ms. Gallagher resided in Old Bridge for many years before moving to East Brunswick nine years ago. A very private person, Ms.

Gallagher was the daughter of the late John Manning and Rose (Werner) Gallagher. She was also predeceased by her niece, Rita Puritz, and her brothers, Frank Gallagher Charles Gallagher. Surviving are her niece, Rose Bullock of Edison, and many great-nieces and greatnephews. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan.

24, at Washington Monumental Cemetery, South River. Arrangements are by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, 239 Livingston New Brunswick. CLEMENT HILLS AGE: 92 SAYREVILLE of Sayreville passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in South River, he has resided in Sayreville for the past 80 years.

Before his retirement 31 years ago he was employed by Hercules Inc. in Parlin for over 40 years as a purchasing agent and the supervisor. He was a charter member of the South River Elks where he served as a former treasurer and secretary, was the founder of the Seagulls Men's Club in Sayreville, was a member and past Commodore of the Sayreville Marine Club and volunteered for the Our Lady of Victory Boy Scouts. He was predeceased by his wife, Clare: Lois Smith Hills, who died in 1985; his son, James Hills; his sister, Constance Bailey; his brother, Roland Hills; and his lifelong best friend, Gerry Butler. Surviving are his daughters, Lois Kost of Sayreville, and Jean Birndorf and her husband, Wayne, of Fairless Hills, his sons, Stephen Hills and his wife, Dolores, of Vero Beach, and George Hills and his wife, Theresa, of Jackson; eight grandchildren, and nine at grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Maliszewski Memorial Home, 121 Main Sayreville, with burial to follow at New Calvary Cemetery, Parlin. Calling hours will be 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on Thursday at funeral home.

Members of the South River Elks will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the fuLouis home. SGT. MAJ. JACK HOLLIFIELD Clement G.

"Spots" Hills, 92, AGE: 83 EAST BRUNSWICK Retired Sergeant Major Jack T. Hollifield, 83, of Port Orange, passed away Monday, Jan. 7,2008. He was born May 12, 1924, in Shelby, N.C., the son of Crowell and Rose Hollifield. He moved to Florida in 1979 from East Brunswick.

Jack retired in 1970 from the U.S. Army after 26 In Remembrance In loving memory of RUSSELL R. BREWER who departed this life 1 year ago this day January 23, 2007 This first year has passed so quickly but our memories will never fade. "Ride On" Love, Wife Connie, Russell Conni, Thomas, and Mark years of service. A World War II veteran, he served in both Europe and Japan.

He also served in the Korean War and was a survivor of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Jack was a highly decorated combat veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts (one with cluster), POW Medal (he later escaped), a Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge with star, along with eleven other commendations plus letters of appreciation. He was also a former Military Training Instructor at the Fork Union Military Academy of Virginia, and taught ROTC at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. After retiring from the military he worked at AMAX, U.S. Metals Refining Company in Carteret.

He was the Chief of Security, and later was promoted to the Department Head of Handling and Transportation. Although baptized Methodist, he attended Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member of both the D.A.V. Post 84 and the Sergeants Major Association. He was also a member of the 7th Infantry Division Association, A.U.S.A., American Legion Post 360, the Army Chapter of The Chosin Few, and The Korean War ExPOW Association.

He was an avid sportsman, loved golf and even had two holes-in-one. He also loved playing guitar, and excelled at carpentry. He above all loved and family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Veronica Kearney Hollifield; children, Barry Hollifield, Jacqueline Tart, Diane Strickler, Rose Marie Melchior, and Christopher Hollifield; stepsons, Fred Carl and Frank Carl; his sister, Annabelle Williams; father-in-law, Michael Palinkas; 17 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Edith; his sisters, Myrtle Hollifield and Mabel Williams; his brother, Howard Hollifield; and his grandson, Christopher S.

Hollifield, USMC. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, Fla. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Colony in the Wood Clubhouse, Daytona Beach, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's memory may be made to either: St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 4675 S. Clyde Morris Port Orange, FL 32129 or The Hospice of 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange FL 32129. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.Haigh-Black.com. LOUIS J.

HORVATH AGE: 82 HOPELAWN fuLouis J. Horvath, 82, of Hopelawn passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at his son's home in North Carolina. Mr. Horvath was born in Hopelawn and was a lifelong resident.

Mr. Horvath was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran. He was employed by American Smelting and Refinery in Perth Amboy for 30 years before working for the Woodbridge Township Board of Education for 20 years, retiring in 1987. He was a communicant of Holy Spirit R.C.

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Mass at Holy Spirit R.C. Church in Perth Amboy. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery in Fords. Visiting hours will be held 6 p.m.-9 p.m. only Thursday at the funeral home.

BRIAN C. JONES AGE: 47 HAZLET found peace on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Brian C. Jones, 47, of Hazlet, He was born in Baltimore, and was a graduate of Parkville High School.

He worked for Roy Rogers throughout Baltimore and for Marriott International in Savage, prior to transferring to Edison, N.J. In 1997 he joined the Marin Management Team. He worked at Leonardo and Aberdeen McDonald's, where he truly enjoyed the relationships he built with his team, his loyal customers, area teachers and local police departments. Brian was always eager to raise money for the "Ronald House," even dressing up as a very convincing Santa. No clubs or affiliations to list, as Brian dedicated every waking moment to his wife, Susan (Shaw) Jones, their 10-year-old "Little Man" Brandon, and, Su's mom, Claire Shaw of Keansburg.

Upon his arrival in Heaven, he was greeted by his mom and dad, Frances (Thompson) and James Herbert Jones, and his Best Man, Terry Hoen, of Parkville, his father law, James N. Shaw of Keansburg, and his two brothers law, Stan Bartkewicz David Coll, both of Middletown. Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters: brother, Gilbert and his wife, Carlla, of Aberdeen, brother, Randy of Parkville, Claire (Shaw) Bartkewicz, Jim and Sharon Shaw, all of Middletown, Peter and Angela Shaw of Missouri, Dr. Heather Shaw and Janette Herceg of California, Brian and Jennifer (Shaw) Hegarty of Keansburg, Dr. Melissa Shaw, Jill Bailey, Jamie (Woods) and Robert Bentley, all of South Amboy.

He was the proud uncle of Matt and Dan Bartkewicz, Liz and Erin Shaw, Mitchell and Zachary Shaw, Narissa Coll and Kevin Hegarty. Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday evening, and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. on Friday at John F.

Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services are scheduled at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary's R.C.

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The Australian-born actor was 28. It wasn't immediately clear if Ledger had committed suicide. He had an appointment for a massage at the residence in the tony neighborhood of SoHo, Ledger NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said. A housekeeper an especially haunting qualwho went to let him know ity: In a particularly realistic the massage therapist had performance, Ledger played arrived found 1 him dead at a poet wrestling with a p.m. oin addiction along with his Ledger's body had not girlfriend, played by Abbie been removed from the Cornish.

building where paparazzi and gawkers gathered out- But Ledger's most recent choices were arguably the side, and several police offibarricades to boldest yet: He costarred in cers put up "I'm Not There," in which he control the crowd of about 300. A medical examiner's of- played one of the many incarnations of Bob Dylan fice van arrived with a guras did Cate Blanchett, whose ney performance in that film Tuesday evening. An autopsy was planned earned an Oscar nomination for today, medical examiner's office spokeswoman Tuesday for best supporting actress. Ellen Borakove said. While not a marquee And in what may be his movie star, Ledger was a re- final finished performance, spected, award Ledger proved that he actor who chose his roles wouldn't be intimidated by carefully rather than cashing taking on a character as in on his heartthrob looks.

iconic as Jack Nicholson's He was nominated for an Joker. Ledger's version of Oscar for his performance as the Batman villain, glimpsed a gay cowboy in "Brokeback in early teaser trailers, made Mountain," where he met it clear that his Joker would Michelle Williams, who be less comical and more deplayed his wife in the film. praved and dark. The two had a daughter, now Curiosity to see Ledger's 2-year-old Matilda, and lived final performance will likely together in Brooklyn until further stoke interest in the they split up last year. summer blockbuster.

"Dark It was a shocking and un- Knight" director Christopher foreseen conclusion for one Nolan said earlier this of Hollywood's bright young month that Ledger's perstars. Though his leading formance as the Joker would man looks propelled him to be wildly different from Jack early stardom in films like Nicholson's memorable turn "10 Things I Hate About in 1989's "Batman." You" and "A Knight's Tale," Ledger told The New York his career took a notable Times in a November interturn toward dramatic and view that he "stressed out a brooding roles with 2001's little too much" during the "Monster's Ball." Dylan film, and had trouble "I had such great hope for sleeping while portraying him," said Mel Gibson, who the Joker, whom he called a played Ledger's vengeful fa- "psychopathic, mass-murderther in "The in a ing, schizophrenic clown Patriot," statement from the actor's with zero empathy." publicist. "He was just taking off and to lose his life at "Last week I probably such a young age is a tragic slept an average of two hours loss. My thoughts and pray- a night," Ledger told the ers are with him and his newspaper. "I couldn't stop family." thinking.

My body was exLedger eschewed Holly- and my mind was hausted, wood glitz in favor of a bohe- still going." He said he took mian life in Brooklyn, where two Ambien pills, which only he was one of the borough's worked for an hour, the most famous residents. paper said. "Brokeback" would be his Ledger was born in 1979 in breakthrough role, establish- Perth, in western Australia, ing him as one of his to a mining engineer and a generation's finest talents French teacher, and got his and an actor willing to take first risks. Peter Ledger began to gravitate theater more toward independent acting fare, including Lasse Halls- as a trom's "Casanova" and and Terry Gilliam's "The Broth- to land ers Grimm," both released in team in 2005. His 2006 film "Candy" show, now seems destined to have To place an In Remembrance In Remembrance In loving memory of JENNY SHERLOCK who departed this life 1 year ago this day January 23, 2007 You are an indelible part of my memory.

I love you and am always connected to Loved Sadly Missed By Jody acting role playing Pan at age 10 at a local company. He began in independent films 16-year-old in Sydney played a cyclist hoping a spot on an Olympic a 1996 television "Seat." Please Call Flo Boese At Least 10 Days Prior To Run Date. For Rates And Information 732-565-7414 In Remembrance In loving memory of RUSSELL ZELENIAK who departed this life 2 years ago January 9, 2006 A thousand words can't bring you back. We know because we've tried. A million tears can't bring you back.

We know, because we've cried. You left behind our broken hearts and many memories too. We never wanted memories, our dear Russell, we only wanted you. We miss you so much Pauline, Mark, BethAnne, Mary and Bill Lyman.