Obituary of Stanley E. Ketcham

Stanley E. “Bucky” Ketcham, Sr., 68, of Freehold died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel Township. Mr. Ketcham was born in Neptune. He was a heavy machine operator for J.F. Kiely and Muccio, Inc. before his retirement. He served as Captain of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad for two terms and was a life member of the squad. He was predeceased by a son, Stanley E. “Bubba” Ketcham, Jr. who died in 1997, and his parents, Oscar and Carrie Roe Ketcham. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Beamsderfer Ketcham; a son, Wayne Ketcham and his wife Ann Commarato; a brother, Glenn Ketcham; a sister, Patti Anderson and her husband Milton; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Tommy, Nicole, Danielle, and Joey; and his dog and companion, Teddy. The viewing will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold, on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Freehold First Aid Squad services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 P.M. Memorial donations care of the family would be appreciated.