Barbara Van Brunt

Barbara Leary Van Brunt passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Larry Van Brunt and her brother Paul Leary, Jr. She is survived by her sisters Kathleen and husband Joe Mc Cleery, Veronica and husband Joe Szul, Maryanne and husband Brad Regn and brother Joseph Leary. She was loved by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and her best friend Billy Thornley. She worked as a Principal Clerk bookkeeper for the State of N.J. for 34 years. She was an animal lover and was always surrounded by her fur babies and everyone else's. Her sweet manner and quiet disposition made her loved by all children as well. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Her creativity and thoughtfulness will be forever missed by those close to her.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Barbara's life on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 4-6PM at the Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, 66 Lacey Rd., Whiting, NJ 08759. Condolences may be sent to www.carmonabolenfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's memory to the Monmouth County SPCA Donate - Monmouth County SPCA