Nancy M. Schott, 78 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Sunday February 22nd, 2026 after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Plainfield, NJ. She graduated from Somerville High School class of 1965 and spent 18 years living in Hyde Park, NY before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1998. Nancy worked as a cafeteria aid for the Little Egg Harbor Elementary School and was a Communicant of St. Theresa’s R.C. Church here in Little Egg Harbor. Nancy enjoyed reading, going to the casino, being a phenomenal home maker and spending time with her beloved family.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents Leonard and Balbina Strom, her brothers Leonard and Keith Strom, her aunts Wanda Glowacz and Eleanor Hinkel and her uncle Earl Hinkel.
She is survived by her loving husband Dennis of 52 years, son Gregory Schott of Maple Shade, NJ, her sister-in-laws Diane Shedden and husband Mark, Donna Strom and Sue Strom and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation will be private and a Funeral Mass will take place at a later date. Please check back for details.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Kidney Fund at www.kidneyfund.org or to Hackensack Meridian Health Hospice South at 80 Nautilus Dr. Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
160 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

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