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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Obituaries

Marie A Babcock, 83, Of Stony Point STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Marie A Babcock, of Stony Point, died Jan.1. She was 83. She was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Suffern to Joseph and Alice (Smith) Bednar. She was a lifelong Rockland County resident. She married John S. Babcock May 31, 1953, in St. Peters Church in Haverstraw. She worked for a while as a beautician at Steve’s Beauty Shop in Nyack before leaving work to be a housewife and to raise and care for her children. She loved cooking, baking and reading cookbooks. She is survived by her husband John of Stony Point; her children, Stephen (JoAnn) of Stony Point, Robert of Stony Point,…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Police & Fire

Stratford Firefighters Warn Residents Of Scam To Solicit Money STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 998 is warning residents of a scam reported in West Haven to ensure that they don't fall for it, too. According to the West Haven Professional Firefighters Local 1198, the scam is targeting West Haven residents and possibly other towns. Some people have received phone calls from an organization identifying itself as the Association of Firefighters and Paramedics. The scammers are soliciting donations from the people they contact. The phone number that they use is a 203 area code number. The West Haven Professional Fir…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Events

Concert At Washington Middle School Benefits Ridgewood Music Programs RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A Friends of Music Concert to support the music programs in all Ridgewood public schools will be held on Friday at 7 p.m., in Ridgewood.The following will perform in the concert at George Washington Middle School: Ridgewood music educators John Lange, Jeffrey Haas, Jon Schmarak and Jennifer Landa School principal Jean Schoenlank and her quartet Ridgewood moms Sherma Andrews and Kristen Plumley GWMS dad Dave Slomin and mom Jennifer Kahan Benjamin Franklin Middle School mom Jennifer Montague Current Benjamin Franklin Middle School student (and Hawes graduate) singer Aidan …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/07/2016

Obituaries

William L. Chaplin, 84, Paramus Resident PARAMUS, N.J. -- William L. Chaplin, of Paramus and formerly of Edison, died Monday, Jan. 4. He was 84.Before retiring, he worked as a design engineer. He was a member of the Salaam Shriners in Livingston, Masonic Lodge #194 in Hackensack and a former member of the Paramus Congregational Church. He was a Navy veteran. He was the husband of 44 years of Gretchen (nee Miller); father of Linda Landini and her husband Dennis of Newark, Del and William Chaplin of Edison; and grandfather of Carly Landini and her fiancé Taylor of Orlando, Fla. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan.…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Obituaries

Helen Docimo, 85, Lifelong Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Helen Docimo, a lifelong resident of Stamford, died Friday, Jan. 1, at Stamford Hospital. She was 85.She was born in Stamford on June 25, 1930. to John and Josephine Keeler Fox. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the focal point of her life. She is survived by her sons, Michael Docimo and his wife, Cesidia, Wayne Docimo and his wife, Cathy, and Troy Docimo, all of Stamford; sisters Dorothy Buccino and Shirley Beauleau, both of Stamford, close friends Dr Chan Kook Rha and his wife, Lori of Stamford, as w…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Obituaries

Ramona Toland, 86, Norwalk Resident NORWALK, Conn. -- Ramona Stevens Toland, of Norwalk, died Jan. 4. She was 86.She was born July 12, 1929 in Cleveland, daughter of Earl Stevens and Zoda Williams Stevens. She was employed with the State of Connecticut until her retirement. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 17 West Ave., Norwalk, with Rev. Lindsay E. Curtis officiating. Services are entrusted to the Downer Funeral Home in Stamford.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Obituaries

Lisa Gale, 56, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Lisa Marie Gale, of Bridgeport, died Friday, Jan. 1. She was 56.She was born in Stamford on June 6, 1959, to Robert K. and Ruth J. Madigan Gale. She was a U.S. Navy veteran during the post-war Vietnam era. She is survived by her sister, Theresa F. DeCarlo, of Stratford; her brothers, John R. Gale of Stratford and Elbert J. Gale of Stamford, as well as three nieces, five nephews, two grand-nieces and three grand-nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Scott Gale. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., at Queen of Peac…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Obituaries

Patricia Warren, 84, Former Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Patricia Rooney Warren, former Bridgeport resident, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. She was 84.She was born on Nov. 26, 1931, in Bridgeport to Francis B. and Nancy (Ramek) Rooney and was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Robert E. Warren. She graduated from Central High School and the Booth & Bayliss School in Bridgeport, and was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, and at Warnaco in Bridgeport. She was active in Trumbull Little League, Pop Warner Football and YMCA Girls Basketball. Also, she was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Manor for the Aged and…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Neighbors

Wanaque Welcomes New Eagle Scouts WANAQUE, N.J. -- Donald Michael Stokem, Dominic A. Luciani, Benjamin F. Dykstra, Frederick J. Ackerly and Joseph M. Rivera have earned the rank of Eagle Scouts in Wanaque. Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

Obituaries

Diane Scanlon, 70, Former Fairfield Resident FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Diane B. Scanlon, of Milford, died Tuesday, Dec. 29. She was 70.Born in Stamford, the daughter of Winslow and Julia Darling, she had been a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and retired as a purchasing specialist at Pepperidge Farm. Survivors include her son, Michael P. Scanlon and his wife Laura of Milford; and six grandchildren, Aidan, Liam, Abigail, Ethan, Christian and Finnegan. She was predeceased by her brother, Jay Darling. Friends may greet the family Friday, Jan. 8, from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funer…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

01/06/2016

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