Joan "Ja Ja" Herndon

Mrs. Herndon of Little Silver died Aug. 2, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in the Monmouth County area for 35 years, and in Little Silver the past 27 years. She was a self-employed writer and artist and wrote several screenplays, three of which are optioned in Hollywood. She also wrote plays for First Avenue Playhouse, Atlantic Highlands, and the novel, "Maria X." Prior to that, she was an administrative manager at a law firm in New York City. She was a communicant of Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. She was involved with and wrote plays for the Sandy Hook Foundation. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald and Nicholas Tulotta. She is survived by her husband, Bob; three daughters and one son-in-law, Jessica Herndon of Oceanport, and Valerie Herndon and Timothy Burke, and Stefani Herndon, all of Red Bank; a brother and sister-in-law, Nunzio and Carol Tulotta of Connecticut; and three grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Church of the Nativity. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.

Willard Milton Cool Jr.

Mr. Cool, 71, of Keyport, died Aug. 3, 2007, at Brentwood Hospice, Toms River. Born in Kingston, Pa., he resided in Bloomfield prior to relocating to Keyport six years ago. Mr. Cook was a truck driver for Tip Top Bakery, Irvington, for 15 years, retiring in 1997. He served with the U.S. Navy during peacetime. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Glennon Cool; four daughters and sons-in-law, Caryn and Michael Cavallaro of Andover, Colleen and Jack Babnew of Tinton Falls, Christine and John Catalano of Matawan, and Candace and Marc Delgaudio of Mount Olive; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport. Memorial donations may be made to Embracing Hospice Care, 2101 Route 34 South, Wall 07719.

John "Jack" Sands Davis

Mr. Davis, 81, of Westfield, died Aug. 1, 2007, at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Red Bank prior to relocating to Westfield eight years ago. He was a vice president at Osborne, Post and Kurtz Brokerage, New York City. He was a daily communicant at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church, Westfield. He was a former Eucharistic minister at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. He enjoyed tennis and golf, and was an avid fan of the NY Giants. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene Davis in 1998; and a sister, Doris O'Shea. He is survived by his wife, Ann Davis; six sons and daughters-in-law, John S. "Jack" and Diane Davis Jr. of Little Silver, Richard and Diane Davis, and Greg and Mary Clair Davis, all of Shrewsbury, and Stephen "Beanie" and Lois Davis of New Hampshire, Christopher and Tina Tilyou of Ridgewood, and Brian and Christine Tilyou of Westfield; five daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Jim Glassen of Cranford, Rene and Chris Hampton of Connecticut, Barbara "Boo" and Dave Muller of Cranford, Michele and Derek McDonald of Mountainside, and Nicole and Pete Savastano of Raleigh, N.C.; and 34 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132; or Helping Hands and Hearts of St. Helen's Church, 1600 Rahway Ave., Westfield 07090.

Edith Louise Colio

Mrs. Colio, 94, of Rumson, died July 22, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a lifelong resident of Rumson. She was employed at a telephone company for 15 years. She also assisted her husband. Morgan P. Colio, D.D.S., at his Red Bank practice for 55 years. She was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by two children, Linda Colio Case and Morgan P. Colio Jr.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Rumson First Aid Squad, Wilson Circle, Rumson 07760.