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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


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Obituaries
Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford
Kurt S. Schreib, 60, Of East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Kurt S. Schreib, 60, died Nov. 24. For many years, he was a self-employed home improvement contractor. Prior to that, he worked with his father, George, for 30 years. He loved fishing, gardening, camping, horse racing and collecting fishing rods and reels. He was the beloved father of Jillian Schreib and her companion Dave Sadwnyk; devoted son of George and Doris (née Lutz) Schreib; loving brother of Karen Schaffert and her husband Chris; Kim Baton and her husband Joseph; Karl Schreib and his wife Jen; caring uncle of Kevin, Tristan and Rowan; and many dear cousins. C…

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Obituaries
Susan DeParto, 90, Of Lyndhurst Susan DeParto, 90, Of Lyndhurst
Susan DeParto, 90, Of Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Susan (DePrinzio) DeParto, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 28.  She was the wife of the late Philip J. De Parto, of North Bergen.  Born Nov. 8, 1925, in Rillton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James and Rose (De Luca) De Prinzio. She attended Memorial High School in West New York and was a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart R. C. Church in Lyndhurst. She is survived by her sister Mary of California; her brother and sister-in-law Angelo and Marie De Prinzio of Bergenfield; sons Philip J. De Parto and longtime companion Pamela Webber of Waldwick; Michael A. De Parto and …

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Neighbors
Wilton Plastic Surgeon Contributing Profits For Cancer Research Wilton Plastic Surgeon Contributing Profits For Cancer Research
Wilton Plastic Surgeon Contributing Profits For Cancer Research WILTON, Conn. –Dr. Mark Melendez, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Wilton, is donating a percentage of the profits from the breast cancer reconstruction surgeries he performs during October, November and December.  The donations will go the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Connecticut. Melendez has offices in Greenwich and Shelton, and recently took over Fairfield Plastic Surgery in Fairfield. He specializes in cosmetic and surgical procedures for the face, hand, breast and body. Melendez lives in Wilton with his wife, Dr. Renee Baranin-Melendez — an emergency room physici…

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Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn
Helen M. Kohler Of Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J.— Helen M. (Riener) Kohler died Saturday, Nov. 28.  She was born in New York City, and raised in Bogota, N.J.; she resided in New York prior to settling in Fair Lawn 50 years ago. Kohler was a member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary in Ridgewood, and was a volunteer in the renal care department the Radburn Seniors, St. Anne Seniors and Van Riper Ellis Seniors, all of Fair Lawn. She also was a member of the Livewires of Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park AARP, and was a lifetime member of the Paramus Woman’s Golfers. Prior to retiring in 1972, she was employed as a secretary with CIT Fin…

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Mary Blakemore, 91, Of Township of Washington Mary Blakemore, 91, Of Township of Washington
Mary Blakemore, 91, Of Township of Washington TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Mary Blakemore (née Davis), 91, of Township of Washington and formerly of Paramus, died Saturday, Nov. 28.  She was a parishioner of the Christ Episcopal Church of Ridgewood. She was the cherished wife of the late Capt. William Blakemore; loving mother of William H. Blakemore and his wife Celia of New Bedford, Mass., Jeffrey Blakemore and his wife Lynn of Belle Mead; devoted grandmother of Max, Mary, Robert, Ryan, Tyler; and great-grandmother of Talya, Ella and Helen. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 S…

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Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington
Anna T. Connor Of North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Anna T. Connor (née O'Grady) died Nov. 27.  Born in Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Ireland, she lived in North Arlington since 1960. Connor worked as a nurse for the West Hudson Hospital in Kearny for 22 years before retiring in 1992. She was the beloved wife of Dominick; cherished mother of Concepta O'Connor and her husband Christian; Mary Ann Zurla and her husband Joseph; Bernadette Connor and her husband Michael; Kevin O'Connor and his wife Karen; Geraldine Connors and her husband Billy; Gerard Connor and his wife Noreen; Noel Connor and his wife Maureen; the adored gra…

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Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington
Herbert R. Johnscher, 52, Of Wallington WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Herbert R. Johnscher, 79, died Nov. 26.  He was born Feb 28, 1936, in Passaic, to Herbert and Johanna Johnscher. He was raised in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School. Johnscher entered the U.S. Army and served in Germany; he also played for the Army's bowling team. On Oct 1, 1960, he married Carol (Bogdanski) at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Wallington. He retired from H&N Chemical in Totowa in 1998. He enjoyed his passion of fishing, grandchildren’s sporting events, flea markets and when he was younger, bowling. Johnscher is survived by his …

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Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford
Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, Of New Milford NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Edwin J. Stecklein, 95, of New Milford, died Nov. 25. Before retiring, Stecklein was a mechanical engineer for the Bendix Corporation in Teterboro. He was a staff sergeant during World War II for the U.S. Marines. He was a proud Marine until his dying day. He was the beloved husband of Muriel (née Weyhausen) Stecklein and the devoted father of the late Kenneth W. Stecklein. Family and friends are invited to visit from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the Volk Leber Funeral Home 268 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 280 Washing…

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Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction
Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea, 98, Of Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y – Hopewell Junction resident Catherine Perrotta DiAndrea died Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Wingate in Beacon. She was 98. Born June 4, 1917, in the Bronx,  DiAndrea was the daughter of the late Biaggio and Filomena (Iazetti) Delle Cave. She is survived by her daughters, Grace “Dolly" Geremino of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Phyllis O’Hare and her husband Thomas of Hopewell Junction; her grandchildren and their spouses, Darlene and Christopher Sheeran; Nicholas and Linda Geremino; Dr. Michael and Camille Geremino; Catherine and John D’Avanzo; Jennifer and Michael Camera; Mi…

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Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack
Belle Reisman, 94, Of West Nyack WEST NYACK, N.Y. – Belle Reisman, 94, of West Nyack, died Thursday, Nov. 26 in Suffern.  She was born July 14, 1921, in Washington, D.C. Graveside Services were conducted Friday with Rabbi Pernick officiating. Interment followed at the family plot.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., Spring Valley.

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