Ruth D. Firstmeyer-Barney Toms River, New Jersey Obituary

Ruth D. Firstmeyer-Barney

Ruth Doris Firstmeyer-Barney, 95, died at home on October 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born in Paterson, NJ. She married Walter Firstmeyer after he completed his service with the United State Navy and together, they raised their 5 children in Clifton, NJ. Ruth was a lifetime member of the Pompton Lakes Elks. After her husband’s passing, she married Howard Barney in Whiting, NJ and later moved to Boca Raton, FL, before moving to Toms River, NJ. She is preceded by her husbands’ Walter Firstmeyer and Howard Barney, and her brothers and sisters. Ruth is survived by her children, Sharon Czarnecki of Toms River, NJ, Richard Firstmeyer of Clifton, NJ, Kathy Firstmeyer-Rejent of Ringwood, NJ, Walter Firstmeyer of Lake Worth, FL, and MaryBeth Firstmeyer-Interlandi of Boca Raton, FL. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Colleen, Michele, Lisa, Peter, Janice, Kevin, Brian, Geoffrey, Courtney, Christopher, and Adam; 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm, at the B/G William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Home Care and Hospice.
March 29, 1926 - October 12, 202103/29/192610/12/2021
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Lisa
October 21, 2021
Nanny, I will be forever grateful for all our memories, your Sunday dinners and the Holidays you hosted when you lived in Holiday City. You lived your seafoam green and mauve colors, oh and the duck kitchen decor. I remember you and Sal taking me out for my Birthday whe... Continue Reading
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Dotty and Ken Bruder
October 20, 2021
Ruth was such a sweet caring lady. She will be missed very much. She was very independent and lived life to the fullest enjoying being with you and sharing good times. What a good cook she was and enjoyed entertaining in her beautiful home in Toms River. . We have good m... Continue Reading
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Carole Brown
October 20, 2021
Beautiful soul, love you Ruth..Miss you Mommy - Carole
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Carole Brown
October 20, 2021
Condolences to Marybeth and Victor on the passing of Ruth "Mommy" as I fondly called her. From the moment we met we shared such a bond and love for each other. I was so sad when you were taken away from Florida and we never got a chance to say goodbye. After several p... Continue Reading
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TAra Arater
October 20, 2021
A beautiful woman that will be missed. So happy she lived out her last years in her most happy place, in NJ with her loving daughter Sharon, granddaughter Lisa and great granddaughter Emilee. She loved them dearly and they took such amazing care of her, right up to the e... Continue Reading
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Jacquelyn Russell
October 19, 2021
Ruthie what a beautiful women you were. I keep thinking about our wonderful visits we had in Florida all the shopping trips and eating out (lol). You were blessed with a wonderful daughter Marybeth and her husband Vic. Marybeth took such good care of you for 37 years aft... Continue Reading
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Claire Oliveri
October 24, 2021
Ruth....what a lovely woman. Ive known you for over 20 years. Always a smile and always such a pleasant woman. So much fun, so many parties, To much to write...you always welcomed my whole family....I hope you have a big party up there! Will miss you Ruth....Sharon gave 1... Continue Reading
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Amanda Kennedy
October 19, 2021
We are so saddened to hear that Ruth has passed away. We were looking forward to the day she would be back in sunny Boca Raton. Ruth was so loving and kind. When I would bring my family to Marybeth and Vic’s she was genuinely excited to see us. Mary cared for her so beau... Continue Reading
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Carol
October 19, 2021
Ruth - I always admired your caring and selfless nature. You were a friend to many and someone who was always a pleasure to have around. I will miss listening to your stories and sharing wine. I know you are watching over all of us and the ones who cared for you. You w... Continue Reading
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Tina
October 19, 2021
Ruth, you were loved by so many. It sure was a sad day when you were taken back to New Jersey two years ago. Mary and Vic took such good care of you while you lived here. You are now an angel to so many, up above watching over us. Know that you are dearly missed. May you... Continue Reading
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Colleen Dec
October 19, 2021
Nanny, I was so blessed to have you as my grandmother. From the beginning we always had a special bond. I remember growing up how you would spoil me especially when I would spend the night at your house. You always made sure to have all my favorite snacks. Our bond conti... Continue Reading