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Sara Peterson Obituary
Sara Jane Peterson, 84 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024. Born in Somerville, NJ she lived in Oldwick, NJ and Clinton, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 8 years ago. Sara was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church where she sang in the church choir and she also sang with the Sweet Adeline’s.
Sara was predeceased by her parents George and Ruth (Smith) Rinehart and her husband Alvin Peterson.
She is survived by her loving children Shelly Sharp Larson and husband Michael of Yardley, PA and Michael W. Sharp and partner Carol Majewski of TX and step children Devon and Kim Peterson.
Services for Sara are private and under the care of Maxwell Funeral Home, Little Egg Harbor, NJ.
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160 Mathistown Rd, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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