Barbara A. Castles

Barbara A. Castles obituary, Freehold, NJ

Barbara A. Castles

Barbara Castles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Memorial Home - Freehold on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Barbara A. Castles, 93, died peacefully on February 27, 2025. Mrs. Castles was born in Newark and raised her family in Edison. She had resided in Clarksburg since 1992.
A member of the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, Mrs. Castles stood as cornerstone and family matriarch, foundational to generations past and future.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Maggie Castles of Whitehouse Station, Thomas and Susan Castles of East Brunswick; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and John Jones of Clarksburg, and Diane and Steve Castracane of Clarksburg, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Castles joins her late husband Tom, daughter Sharon, and granddaughter Kerry.
Visiting hours will be held at the Higgins Memorial Home, 20 Center Street, Freehold on Wednesday March 5, from 4PM-7PM. There will be a private funeral service on Thursday.

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