Carol Claus

Carol Claus obituary, Forked River, NJ

Carol Claus

Carol Claus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on May 20, 2025.

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Carol Claus (nee Stellakis), age 91 of Forked River passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Barnegat Nursing Home. Carol was born in Hackensack and was formerly of there before moving to Lacey Township in 1974. She was a parishioner of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Toms River. Carol's greatest passion was taking care of her family.
Carol was predeceased by her husband George and her brother Gregory Stellakis. She is survived by her two sons: Anthony and Wayne Claus, five grandchildren and her brother Peter Stellakis.
A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4-7pm at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Route 9, Forked River and again on Thursday from 10am until time of Funeral Service at 10:30am at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.
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