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In Memoriam: Fair Havenite Lucille Reifsnyder Herr, 97

Fair Havenite Lucille Reifsnyder Herr passed away peacefully on Dec. 14. She was 97.

Lucille Reifsnyder Herr
Photo/family via John E. Day Funeral Home

“She was a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Among other things, she enjoyed her family, traveling, theatre, golf and
socializing with friends.”

Loved ones of Lucille Herr in her obituary

Lucille was born on Feb. 4, 1924 in Lebanon, PA. After high school, she studied at Rider College before marrying Edwin F. Herr Jr. and raising three sons, Edwin III, Christopher and Douglas.

Lucille is survived by: her three sons, five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A private ceremony will be held at a future date.


In Memoriam: Longtime Little Silver Resident Joan Verdon Peer, 84

Longtime Little Silver resident Joan Verdon Peer passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 15 surrounded by “her adoring husband Norman, and her children whom she loved so much.” She was 84. 

A longstanding volunteer for the Little Silver First Aid Squad, Joan was its captain in 1982. 

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Rumsonite, Deane-Porter Teacher, Marilyn Wuestefeld, 80

Former longtime Rumsonite and Deane-Porter Elementary School teacher, Marilyn Showler Wuestefeld, passed away on Dec. 7 at Hackensack Meridian Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury, after a long illness. She was 80.

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In Memoriam: RFH Grad, Red Bank Resident Barbara Joan Gallagher Bogart, 76

Red Bank resident and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate Barbara Joan Gallagher Bogart passed away on Monday, Dec. 6 at Riverview Medical Center. She was 76.

Barbara Joan Gallagher Bogart
Photo/family via Thompson Memorial Home
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In Memoriam: Michael DeOliveira, 15

The early Saturday morning death of Middletown High School South student and soccer player, Michale DeOliviera prompted his family to reach out via his obituary asking for people to start a chain reaction of getting help for those who suffer with depression.

Michael’s obituary, as prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home …

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