2005-12-01 / Obituaries

Obituaries

Thelma G. Cremeans

Mrs. Cremeans, 84, of Red Bank, died Nov. 11 at home. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she resided in Little Silver before moving to Red Bank a year ago. Mrs. Cremeans was a bookkeeper at The Cellar, Fair Haven, where she was employed several years. She was the only female member of the New York Philharmonic when she was in her early 20s. Mrs. Cremeans was predeceased by her husband, Robert Cremeans, in March; a son, John Cremeans, in 1997; two grandchildren, Amber and Joseph Sebolt in 1983; and her twin brother, Earl Bartell, in October. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Patti Cremeans of Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jimmy McNamara of Freehold; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Audrey Bartell of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Gevena Cremeans of Middletown; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes, 5 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury 08512.

William T. Story

Mr. Story, 98, of Red Bank, died Nov. 11 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Holmdel, he had resided in Marlboro and Englishtown before moving to Red Bank in 1914. Mr. Story was employed in the maintenance department at Red Bank Regional High School, Red Bank, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Story was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Veary Story, in 1980; a son, William C. Story, in 2001; a sister, Dorothy Smith; a brother, Kenneth Story; and a daughter-in-law, Carol R. Story, in 1999. He is survived by three grandchildren, Cheryl Smith and her husband Eric of Oceanport, Tammie Story Smith and her husband Tom of Opelika, Ala., and Thomas W. Story and his wife P.J. of Little Silver; and eight great-grandchildren. Interment was at Holmdel Cemetery. The John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements.

Agnes M. Jannarone

Mrs. Jannarone, 92, of Red Bank, died Nov. 18 at Waterford Glen, Wall Township. Born in Liverpool, England, she resided in Boston, Newark, Nutley, Linwood and Hazlet, prior to moving to Red Bank. A registered nurse, she recorded patient histories at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, and one of the founding individuals to open the hospital in 1962. Following that, she volunteered at the hospital from 1972 to the present. She served in several positions with the hospital’s auxiliary, and was an organizer of the Hazlet Auxiliary. She was a former communicant of St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church, Holmdel, and St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She was predeceased by her husband, R. Thomas Jannarone, in 1986. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-la, Thomas and Arlene Jannarone of Point Pleasant, A. James and Dorothy K. Jannarone of Manasquan, and William Jannarone of Vineland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and Dale Colman of Pleasantville, Alicia and David Price of Irvine, Calif., and Agnes and Warren Gordon of Danville, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Kay Jannarone; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. 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. Memorial donations may be made to R. Thomas Jannarone Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Steven Jannarone, 31 Newbury Road, Howell 07731.

Antonietta Mustillo

Mrs. Mustillo, 90, of Red Bank, died Nov. 19 at Columbus Hospital, Newark. Born in Casacalenda, Italy, she resided in Red Bank for more than 35 years. She was a homemaker, and seamstress who made her own clothing. She was a communicant of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. She enjoyed cooking. She was predeceased by her husband, Valentino Mustillo. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Luigi and Carol Mustillo of Union, and Corrado and Maria Mustillo of Milltown; a brother, Enzo DeSantis of Montreal; two sisters, Consiglia and Maria DeSantis, both of Italy; and six grandchildren. 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. Memorial donations may be made to Columbus Foundation, c/o Columbus Hospital, 495 N. 13th St., Newark 07107.

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