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ObituariesMay 24, 2007 


Obituaries

Richard H. Donahue

Mr. Donahue, 92, of Matawan, died May 19, 2007, at Care One at Holmdel. Born in New London, Conn., he resided in Matawan 42 years. He was a retired mechanical engineer at American Can Company, headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., and part of the team that developed "flip top" cans used today. He also played trombone with Les Brown's orchestra during his youth. He was a communicant of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Keyport. He enjoyed music and was educated at Juilliard Academy, New York City. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Mayernik Donahue in 1999. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Carl Bessey of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, and Susan and Bruce Becker of Big Flats, N.Y.; a son, Richard Jr. at home; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mary June Megill

Mrs. Megill, 67, of Eatontown, died May 18, 2007, at Imperial Healthcare, Neptune. Born in Asbury Park, she resided in the West Farms section of Howell, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park and Neptune prior to relocating to Eatontown in 2000. She was employed at Avon Public Works Department during the 1980s. Prior to that, she was employed at Criterion Candy, Asbury Park. She was predeceased by her father, James Gunther. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Arthur Megill; a son, James C. Megill of Eatontown; two daughters, Barbara June Megill and Elizabeth Morris Megill, both of Eatontown; her mother, Elizabeth Gunther of Howell; a brother, James Gunther of Howell; and three grandchildren. Arrangements were by Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Memorial donations may be made to West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Farmingdale 07727.

Melinda M. Galatro

Mrs. Galatro, of Red Bank, died May 14, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Red Bank, she relocated to the Shady Oaks section of Middletown in 1983. Before her retirement, Mrs. Galatro was employed at Colorest, Red Bank. Prior to that, during the 1930s, she was a seamstress at Wilhelmina Dobbins and worked at the law office of Florence Forgotson, both Red Bank. She was also a secretary at Bendix Radio during World War II. She was a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Mrs. Galatro was predeceased by her husband, William Galatro; a granddaughter, Cara Galatro; two brothers, Vito and Pete; and a sister, Mary Cipoletta. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Pam Galatro, and Richard and Debbie Galatro, all of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township; and two granddaughters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Attn. Development Office, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701.

Evelina "Pina" D. Wilbourn-Townes

Mrs. Wilbourn-Townes, 49, of Freehold, died April 29, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Long Branch, she was a longtime resident of the Matawan-Aberdeen-Cliffwood area before moving to Freehold in 1982. Mrs. Wilbourn-Townes had been employed at Sunshine Biscuit, Sayreville, until 1998, when the plant moved out of state. She graduated from Matawan Regional High School in 1975 and attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, for two years. She was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Matawan, and Kingdom Hall, Freehold. She was predeceased by her parents, Clint Wilbourn Jr. and Mabel McKnight Wilbourn; three infant brothers; and her first husband, Robert Joyner Sr. Surviving are her husband, Leroy Townes; three sons, Clint Wilbourn III, Robert Joyner Jr., and Tramaine Joyner, all of Freehold; three stepdaughters, Letitia Townes of Freehold, Tonya Johnson of Newark, and Bernadette Johnson of Aberdeen; a stepson, Jerome Johnson of Aberdeen; three sisters, Viola Wilbourn of Aberdeen, Nancy Wilbourn of Freehold, and Georgetta Prince and her husband, Ivory Prince Jr., of Birmingham, Ala.; two stepsisters, Linda Michelle Jordan of Asbury Park and Ann Agent of Florida; a stepbrother, Mark Anthony Jordan; her stepfather, Ernie Hayes of Goosecreek, S.C.; her father, Henry Agent of Keyport; seven aunts; two uncles; two great-aunts; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; friends Katherine Wright of Virginia and Patricia Parker of South Carolina; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends. Funeral services were held at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Matawan, followed by interment at Union Prospect Cemetery, Aberdeen. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.