Ross Michael Stoner

Ross Michael Stoner, 55, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Manhattan, NY passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Ross was born on December 9, 1967 in Neptune, NJ to his parents Ross Clarke and Marie Elaine (nee: Pasquale) Stoner.
Ross grew up in Ringwood, NJ and graduated from Lakeland Regional High School in Wanaque, NJ in 1985, after graduating from high school, Ross went on to study his passion in life, music. He graduated in 1990 from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. He furthered his studies, earning a Master's Degree in Voice Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio in 1992. He also earned a Master's Degree in Education from Columbia University in New York so he could teach and pass on his passion to his students.
Ross was a remarkable performer, he performed in 49 of the 50 states, and abroad in Europe, performing in Italy, Germany, France and England, where he performed at Westminster Abby. He performed Off-Broadway. Among the National Tours Ross Performed, were Oliver and Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also performed with the Three Waiters in the United States, as well as, performing two summers with The Surflight Theatre Long Beach Island repertoire company. Among the many performances over Ross' career, playing the Phantom, in Phantom of the Opera was one of his most memorable. Music was Ross's life and brought joy to many through his performances on stage.
Ross was a beloved Son, Brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
Ross is preceded in death by his father, Ross C. Stoner, his brother Douglas R. Stoner, his Uncle Mike Pasquale, and his Uncle Dick and Aunt Elaine Stoner.
Surviving Ross is his mother, Marie Elaine Peters and his step-father, Robert Peters, his brother, Joseph M. Stoner, and step-siblings, Jennifer Bahomda, Joseph J. Peters and Robert A. Peters, his Aunts and Uncles, Sandra and Bob Sabo and Connie Lazzara, his 10 cousins who he loved and was very close to, as well as his several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be scheduled at a later date with more information to follow. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.carmonabolenfh.com.