Its been a longtime since I have updated the passing of our classmates, its very sad to have to add these classmates to this page.
Claire Smith
Claire Martin her maiden name was Claire Smith
October 11, 1963 - July 12, 2016
Elizabeth A. Gooley,
One of her greatest strengths was her compassion for others. She befriended many people over the last several years selflessly offering home assistance, rides to appointments, and always homemade treats. She was the “Cesar Millan” of the Jersey Shore and relished her time spent with her own “Romeo” at the dog park in Brick.
She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Betty Anne Gooley; her Aunt Jeannette Flek, and by her brother, Ronald Gooley. Surviving are her brothers, James Gooley of Neptune, Edward Gooley of Jackson, Patrick Gooley and his wife, Nancy of Brick; sisters, Debbie Laird and her husband, Dwight of Toms River and Susan Testa and her husband, Joseph also of Toms River. She also leaves 9 nieces and nephews: Karen, April, Christian, Ashley, Nicole and Samantha, Sly, Christina and Amanda; as well as 5 great nieces and nephews: Sadie, Dean, Devan, Lola and Isabella. She also will be deeply missed by many of her extended family: Lin, Julie, and Lori, just to name a few…..
Visiting will be on Friday from 4-7pm at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick. A prayer service will be offered at 7pm in the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Ms. Gooley provided the Gift of Life to others through the NJ Sharing Network after her passing and wishes in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in her name to the Popcorn Park Zoo.
Eva M Conklin Maiden name Eva M Berger
April 02, 1963 - January 01, 2019
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2170 HIGHWAY 88, BRICK, NJ
Peggy Matthews age 55 of Toms River passed away Tuesday January 1, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Peggy was raised in Brick Township before moving to Toms River 30 years ago.
Peggy was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Toms River. Peggy started her Soccer Coaching career at Brick Memorial High School before being selected as the head women’s soccer coach at Ocean County College from 1994 to 1998 where she had a record of 69 wins and only 9 losses. There she won 3 regional championships and was a 4-time regional coach of the year. She was also a runner up for the NSCAA national coach of the year. While at Ocean County College she also received the Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award. In 2011 Peggy was inducted into the College’s Hall of Fame. After her career at Ocean County College she was selected as head women’s Soccer coach at Rider University from 1999 to 2003 making the conference finals twice. She retired from her collegiate coaching career to focus her time on family. Coach Peg then brought her talents to St. Josephs grade school where she coached the Girls middle school basketball team to a 2008 Run for the Roses championship. Coach Peg also started the St. Josephs grade school soccer program. Coach followed up her St. Josephs coaching days also coaching at Monsignor Donovan High School and Manasquan High School. Coach was also very proud of their family business Graham Family Soccer Training.
She is pre-deceased by her mother Lillian Graham in 2006.
Surviving are two sons. Graham Matthews and his fiancée Mara Danoski of North Carolina and Shamus Matthews of Toms River. She is also survived by her father Donald Graham of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and her sister Patty Maldjin and her husband Peter of Brielle. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Fancy.
Viewing hours will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 2-4 & 6-8 at Colonial Funeral Home 2170 Hwy. 88 Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 11:15 am at St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonialfuneralgroup.comI
Freehold - Lisa Herder, 54, of Freehold, NJ, passed away on June 3, 2018 at home. Born in Orange, NJ, she was raised in Brick and graduated from Brick Twp. High School. Lisa later relocated to Freehold. She was a gymnastic instructor and enjoyed skiing and outdoor activities. Lisa was affectingly known as "Miss America" by her friends. She had a great love for animals and was never without a pet.
She was predeceased by her mother Mary Elizabeth Herder and her brother Charles R. Herder Jr. Lisa is survived by her loving father Charles R. Herder; her brother Arthur Herder and his wife Sandra and her sister Tracy Ely and her companion Robert Olsen; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June7, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Service at 7:30 p.m. at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. Cremation will be private. Memorial Donations in memory of Lisa may be made to Calling All Cats Rescue Farm in Jackson, NJ.
