Obituaries

Edward James Kelsey

Mr. Kelsey, 60, of Freehold, died Feb. 15, 2007, at home. He was born in Long Branch. Prior to retiring, he worked as an information systems director for New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. (now part of Verizon New Jersey Inc.), New Brunswick, for several years. He was a member of the Battleground Country Club, Tennent section of Manalapan, for more than 30 years and a VIP member of Huddy's Inn, Colts Neck. Mr. Kelsey was predeceased by his parents, James Thomas and Anna Hassell Kelsey, and an aunt, Margaret "Meme" Danolwicz. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Diva Kelsey of Long Branch; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Clare Ann Kelsey of Red Bank and her fiancé, Francisco Mendoza, and Jean Thomas and Charles Murphy of Broomfield, Colo.; and two nieces. A funeral service was held at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Interment was private.

Anne B. Stolarz

Mrs. Stolarz, 82, of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 20, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Atlantic Highlands, she resided there most of her life. She was a retired office assistant at the IRS, Newark, for several years. Prior to that, she was employed at Dilly Manufacturing, South Plainfield. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Stolarz; a son, Stanley Stolarz; a brother, Rocco Champi; and four sisters, Della, Angelina, Raffie and Eunice Champi. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Stolarz of Long Branch; two sons, Douglas Stolarz of Jersey City, and Jeffery Stolarz of Netcong; two sisters, Mildred Lyons of Middletown, and Ida Schilk of Mercerville; a daughter-in-law, Alice Stolarz of Hopatcong; and two grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was held at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Middletown. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.