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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Rumson Schools Art Teacher, Little Silver Resident, Barbara Stender, 92

Barbara A. Stender

Former longtime Rumson schools Art teacher, Little Silver resident, Barbara Ann Ruh Stender, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8. She was 92.

Barbara was born on Dec. 30, 1933 in Bayonne.

“After earning her degree in Education from Kutztown University, Barbara began a decades-long career as an Art teacher to hundreds of children in the Rumson School District. Barbara truly loved working with children and was beloved by many of her former students. 

“Barbara’s greatest love was her children who all survive her. There was no fiercer advocate for her children when they were in need.”

Loved ones of Barbara Stender in her obituary

She is survived by: her children, Jeffrey Stender, of Key Largo, FL, Mark Stender, of North East, MD, Beverly Kalinsky (Michael), of North East, MD, and Bruce Stender, of Sacramento, CA; and her seven grandchildren.

Barbara was predeceased by: her parents, Gus and Loretta Ruh; and her brother, Gus Jr..

The family would like to extend our gratitude to the caregivers of Visiting Angels, Amedisys and the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Company.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ 07701. A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 94 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery, Leonardo section of Middletown. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local volunteer Fire or EMS departments or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home

In Memoriam: Former Little Silver Resident and Councilman, Bill McQueeney, 82

“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” ~ Irish blessing

Former Little Silver Borough Councilman and volunteer, William “Bill” McQueeney passed away peacefully on Jan. 22. He was 82.

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In Memoriam: Red Bank Native, Former Little Silver Resident and Longtime School Secretary, Donna Mazza, 81

Donna Lee Matthews Mazza

Red Bank-raised former Little Silver resident and longtime Markham Place School principal’s secretary, Donna Lee Matthews Mazza, more recently of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12. She was 81.

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