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Remembering Sunshine: Fair Haven-Raised, RFH ’85 Grad, Kay Corson Zierold, 55

“One of the greatest, kindest, funniest, most loyal, honest, and definitely one of the loudest, stars has moved on …
Even the sun couldn’t stand to
face the day without her.”

Kitty McNally on her lifetime friend, Kay Corson Zierold

The sun looked for her. The horizon went dark. Its ball-of-fire compadre could no longer be found, shining, warming those close on Earth. That’s how the sudden death of one girl seemed to friends. That girl.

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Remembering Longtime Fair Havenite, Jeweler Horner Williams, 88

“A primary attribute of fine jewelry is its unaltered beauty as time passes on, and through the years a finely designed precious gem acts as the catalyst to remind us of grand occasions past and ties and ages together.” ~ Horner Williams

A gem is what longtime Fair Havenite and area jeweler Horner S. Williams was to the many whose lives he touched, whether it be with the creation of a piece of fine jewelry or his refined gentlemanly presence. With the first announcement of his passing on Dec. 31 at 88 through now, messages of condolence and appreciation have flooded social media saying so, in so many words.

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In Memoriam: Longtime Little Silver Resident, Boxwood Gardens Floral Designer, Liz Miltenberger, 91

“Those who knew Liz felt blessed to travel life’s journey with her. Her bright smile, ‘energizer bunny’ spirit, impromptu dances, incredible demonstrations of flexibility, and overall love and silliness will truly be missed.” ~ family of Liz Miltenberger

Longtime Little Silver resident, Elizabeth Morgan Miltenberger, also know as Liz and Biz, died peacefully on Dec. 22 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. She was 91.

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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.


Obituaries

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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