Obituaries

Kerry Bickner Kobelski Of Barnegat Dies At 55

Private memorial service to be held.

Courtesy of Thom. L. Shinn Funeral Home:

It is with heavy hearts we are announcing the death of Kerry Bickner Kobelski. On Monday, December 8, 2014 Kerry, 55, passed away at her home.

Kerry was born in East Orange on March 5, 1959. Kerry was a longtime cook and always enjoyed making meals for her family. Kerry has always been a animal lover, she enjoyed watching birds and taking her dog for walks. Kerry was a very giving person who often put everyone else above herself. She loved her family and children very much.

Kerry is survived by her son William, daughter Ginny and husband Bart, and daughter Dana and husband Rob. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, three great -grandchildren as well as six siblings, five sisters and one brother. Kerry was predeceased by her mother Marilyn Definis, stepfather Charles A. Definis , and father Edward Bickner . Kerry will be greatly missed by all.

A private memorial service will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

The family requests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to the American Heart Association . Condolences may be made on the website www.shinnfuneralhome.com

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