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Schuster Catherine 20th century soprano ex vaudeville singer witnessed all of 1900s
A newspaper article about Catherine Schuster, a 30-year Bergenfield resident who turned 100 in 2000.
Schaefer Joan In a league of her own
A newspaper article about Joan Schaefer, founder of United Girls Athletic League Suburbia (GALS), a travelling softball league meant to give girls more opportunities in sports. The article includes several quotes from Schaefer and quotes about…
Pipines Peter Obituary
An obituary of former Bergenfield resident Peter Pipines. He was a past president of the Bergenfield Rotary Club and the Bergenfield Chamber of Commerce. He was also a past president of the Bergenfield Public Library board.
Orsini Joseph Retired Priest Finds Second Calling in Kitchen twin boro news
A newspaper article about a retired priest named Joseph Orsini and the release of his cookbook "Italian Family Cooking." The Bergenfield Library held a launch event for the release of the book.
Orkin Jules Owner of bookstore combines two loves
A newspaper article about Jules Orkin, the owner of the bookstore The Book Stop, who collects historical walking and hiking maps of the New York and New Jersey areas. The article also includes biographical information about Orkin and his love of…
ODowd Colonel John B Bfield native gets key Corps of Engineers post
A newspaper article announcing that John B O'Dowd, a Bergenfield native, was sworn in as commander and district engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. The article also contains biographical information about O'Dowd.
Ocampo Osbert Diversity Student wants to clear up miconceptions
A newspaper article about Osbert Ocampo, a then high school senior who gave a speech about diversity and multicultural representation at an empowerment summit held at Kean University. He wanted to raise awareness about discrimination, specifically…
Muller is Making a Name for Herself in Trenton
A newspaper article about Jennifer Muller, a graduate of Bergenfield High School and then senior at Rider University, interning at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton.
Stella McKenna is Dead at 107
Obituary of Stella McKenna, a longtime Bergenfield resident who died at 107 in 2002.
McConnell Carol Public health nurse supervisor closes 44 year career
A newspaper article announcing the retirement of Carol McConnell after 44 years working in public health services. The article includes biographical information about Carol's life and work.