Amanda L. Stewart, 23, of Howell, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, after a brief illness. Miss Stewart was born in East Stroudsburg, Pa. and had lived in Mt. Pocono before moving to Howell 19 years ago.

She was a visual merchandiser for Macy\’s, Freehold for three years. Miss Stewart was a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, Class of 2006. She graduated from Freehold Township High School, Class of 2004. While in high school, she was a member of the Fashion Club, Choir and Soft Ball Team. She was a former Girl Scout and the recipient of the Gold Award and the Ocean Ski Club. She loved life and was a creative and happy person.

Surviving are her parents, Peter and Kathleen Optiz Stewart of Howell; a brother whom she cherished, Sean Stewart of Howell; her maternal grandparents, Donald M. and Marylou Opitz of Hazlet; her paternal grandparents, James J. and Florence Stewart of Manahawkin; her fiancé and his family, Keith Ludwig and the Ludwig Family of Howell; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her faithful canine companions, Brooke and Gibbs.

Her brother Sean is a pitcher for The College of New Jersey baseball team.

Visiting hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 4215 Route 9 North, Howell. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Amanda may be made to either the Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick, NJ 08723, or to Rescue Ridge, P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ 07726, and would be appreciated.

For directions, information, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com

GLOUCESTER CITY– Trees can play a large role in the Re-development of Gloucester City.

Having a full canopy of trees in a community has many more impacts then saving money,

and reducing energy costs. Scientific research about trees show that trees can have positive

impacts on the environment and improves the quality of life in communities.

The benefits to having more trees in Gloucester City would provide a wide range of

impacts from increasing property value and making Gloucester City a place where people want

to come to live, visit, eat and shop. Trees would improve Gloucester’s environment and make

our city a healthier place to work and live.

GALAIDA

Marian

On March 27, 2009. Age 77. (nee Bozarth) Of Abigail House in Camden. Loving wife of the late John Galaida and the late Ed Clark. Loving mother of Ricky Clark. Dear sister of Dorothy Johnson and Edith Domeraski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marian had a loving heart for her son and her family. Cremation will be held privately. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Marian Galaida. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.