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Margaret A. Diaferia
Mrs. Diaferia, 92, of Freehold, died Jan. 18, 2011, at home. She was born in Barrow-in- Furness, England. Mrs. Diaferia was a homemaker. She was predeceased by a daughter, Leslie Peschlow; and a sister, Helen Wikel. She is survived by her husband, Lewis J. Diaferia; a daughter, Beth DeSandolo of Howell, four grandchildren; and four…
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Nicholas A. Russo
Mr. Russo, 80, of Allentown, formerly of Manalapan and Freehold, died Feb. 20, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 1991, he was employed by Merrill Lynch, New York City, for over 20. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Virginia Russo; a son, Michael Russo, and his wife, Maryann, of…
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Joyce Fernandez
Mrs. Fernandez, 74, of Mount Arlington, died Feb. 13, 2011, at her son’s home in Marlboro. Prior to retiring, she was a schoolteacher for the Jefferson Township School District for 35 years. Surviving are two sons and daughters-inlaw, Joseph and Linda of Marlboro, and John and Nancy of Hopatcong; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and…
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Edward F. Thielemann
Mr. Thielemann, 80, of Freehold Township, died Feb. 17, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Prior to retiring 16 years ago, Mr. Thielemann was a printer for the News Tribune, Woodbridge. Before that, he was a printer for the Freehold Transcript, where he…
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Kathleen M. Rice
Mrs. Rice, 76, of Freehold, died Feb. 9, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she had been a resident of Freehold for the past 40 years. Mrs. Rice owned and operated Shamrock Aluminum, Freehold, for several years. She also was a licensed practical nurse and worked for Springview Nursing Home…
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Dr. Lawrence John Rispoli
Dr. Rispoli, 62, of Farmingdale, died Feb. 3, 2011, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., in 1970, received aMasters of Social Work degree from New York University and a Doctor of Psychology degree from Rutgers University. He worked in the mental health clinic at…
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Frederick Schenke
Mr. Schenke, 76, of Englishtown, died Feb. 17, 2011, at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retiring, he was employed as an instrument technician for various companies in Newark. Mr. Schenke was predeceased by two brothers, William and John Schenke. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria; two sons…
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business briefs
“Keep Your Best Employees From Leaving” will be the focus of the March meeting of the Jersey ShoreAssociation for Human Resources slated to be held from 8- 10 a.m. March 10 at the Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. Abby Kohut, lead consultant and owner of the Staffing Symphony company, will present ways for businesses to…
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A bakery that creates more than just treats
Papa Ganache offers vegan sweets and chance for kids to grow BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Lisa Siroti, owner of Papa Ganache, Keyport, is also a licensed social worker. The shop features desserts that suit all different needs, including animal-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free and wheat-free sweets. PHOTOS BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA KEYPORT— Sweets, style and substance…
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