Obituaries

Charles L.S. Sherman

Mr. Sherman, 85, of Red Bank died Jan. 18 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Auerbach, Germany, he resided in Mount Holly prior to moving to Red Bank in 1989. He was a retired employee in the security department at General Electric, Philadelphia. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed time with his family, and the outdoors. He is survived by his sons, Robert Stewart Sherman of Metuchen, and Charles Arthur Sherman of Mount Holly; and his sister, Jan Seidman of New York City. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 19 School house Road, Somerset 08873.

Evelynne Bialek Bilinkas

Mrs. Bilinkas, 81, of Rumson died Jan. 23 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Newark, she resided in East Orange and Irvington before moving to Rumson in 1967. Mrs. Bilinkas was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Charles A. Bilinkas, in 1997; two brothers, Milton and Edward Bialek; and a sister, Henrietta Kilpatrick. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the New Jersey Foundation for the Blind, 230 Diamond Spring Road, Denville 07934.

Joseph T Ruscio

Mr. Ruscio, 79, of Rumson died Jan. 11 at home. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., he resided in Long Branch prior to moving to Rumson. Mr. Ruscio was an electronics engineer at Bell Labs/AT&T, Holmdel, before his retirement. During his tenure at Bell, he worked on the Telstar and ECHO projects. Prior to that, he was employed at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Rumson, where he served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and senior high youth group adviser. He volunteered at the Juvenile Conference, Rumson, and Aslan Youth Ministries, Red Bank, and coached Rumson Little League. Mr. Ruscio is survived by his wife of 53 yeas, Edna J. Pomphrey Ruscio; two daughters, JoAnne E. Ruscio and Joyce A. Repoli; a son-in-law, Albert Repoli; and one grandson. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements. Send memorial donations to Rumson PBA, P.O. Box 231, Rumson 07760; or First Presbyterian Church of Rumson, P.O. Box 399, Rumson 07760.

Gladys M. Raniere

Mrs. Raniere, 57, of Rumson died Jan. 24 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was secretary of the billing department for the Borough of Rumson. Prior to that, she was employed at Aumack Oil Delivery Service. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rumson. She was the ex-captain, treasurer and trustee of the Rumson First Aid Squad, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rumson Fire Department. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Joseph P. Raniere of Rumson; her brother, Al Monaco of California; two sisters, Joyce Stalfa of California, and Carolyn Monaco of Allenhurst; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at First Presbyterian Church of Rumson. Arrangements were by Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10021-6007.

Nancy Schuring Fries

Mrs. Fries, 78, of Matawan died Jan. 25 at Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. Born in Glen Rock, she resided in Matawan the past 50 years. Mrs. Fries was a seamstress and the founder of the home-based business Taylor Made Boat Curtains. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, J. Donald Fries, in 2002; and a brother, William. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Daren and Jim Hutchinson of Rumson, Patti Fries and Eric Sandor of Tarboro, N.C., Carol and Frank Dugan of Manasquan, and Nancy Dowd of Island Heights; a son, Donald A. Fries of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen; and nine grandchildren. Arrangements were by Bedle Funeral Home, Matawa

Dorothy Brownell Lorenzo Johnsen

Mrs. Johnsen, 68, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 25 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Shrewsbury the past 25 years. She was a self-employed freelance artist, donating several of her pieces to local charities. She was a member of St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church, Rumson. She was one of the original founders of Second Hand Rose at Monmouth Day Care Center, Red Bank. She enjoyed time with her family, and playing the piano. She was predeceased by her father, Michael Lorenzo; and a daughter, Susan Johnsen in 1995. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Frederick C. Johnsen of Shrewsbury; her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Scott and Meredith Johnsen of Oceanport; her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and John Naiman of Little Silver; her mother, Elenora "Brownie" Carman of Fair Haven; and five grandchildren. A funeral service was at St. George’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Rumson. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the Lymphoma Research Fund, 111 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York City NY 10006.

Catharine "Kay" J. Jacques

Mrs. Jacques, 92, of Shrewsbury died Jan. 25 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Jersey City and Spring Lake Heights before moving to Shrewsbury. Mrs. Jacques was a homemaker. Prior to that, she had a brief career as a businesswoman in New York City. She enjoyed time with her family, and volunteering for the St. Peter’s College Alumni Association, Jersey City. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Fred Jacques; two daughters, Suzanne Gavin of Rumson and Calley Ekins of Batesville, Ind.; a son, Fred Jacques Jr. of Jersey City; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Catharine’s Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake, followed by interment at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.