Diane (Sharp) Pedersen

Dover: Diane Pedersen passed away in the (former) Regency Grande building in the early morning hours of Friday, May 30 2025.  She was 87 years old.

Diane was born and raised in Dover, New Jersey, the place where she spent her entire life.

Diane was a hardworking, independent woman.  After graduating from Dover High School in 1956, she owned two businesses in the same town, The East End Diner and Sharp Telephone Answering Service.  Hard working, but benevolent to anyone who ever needed for anything.

She enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her granddaughter.  She had a deep love of Elvis Presley and silly cat videos.

Survived by:

Jessi Messuri, precious granddaughter.

Michael Messuri, adored son-in-law.

Maureen Murray, Sue Riccardelli, Kate Robertson, and Brian Robertson, her dear nieces and nephew.

Finally reunited with:
Tina Messuri, cherished daughter.

Predeceased by her dear parents: 
Walter and Katherine Sharp.

And her loved siblings:

Walter Sharp, Neil Sharp, and Dorris Murray.

Services and interment will be private.

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