Frances Baranowski

Frances Baranowski, 89, of Toms River, NJ, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she lived in the Snug Harbor section of Toms River then Brick, NJ, before moving to Brandywine in Toms River 3 years ago.

Frances worked in Bank Reconciliations at Carteret Savings then at US Life, retiring in 2000.

She was an active parishioner of St. Justin the Martyr RC Church, Toms River where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and led the church's Shawl Ministry.

Frances was predeceased by her husband Joseph Baranowski in 2011.

She is survived by her three children Michael Baranowski and his wife Lorie of Clifton, VA, Diane Rappisi and her husband Joe of Worton, MD, Robert Baranowski and his wife Anita of Valley Center, CA, a sister Judy Kozelnik and her husband John of Henderson, NV, ten grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 9:00am – 10:30am at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 995 Fischer Blvd., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the viewing 11:00am at St. Justin the Martyr RC Church, Toms River. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River.

A memorial service will be offered at a time and day to be announced in late January/early February.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.