Obituary of Dorothy Viola Strapko

Dorothy Viola Strapko, 87 of Whiting, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at Southern Ocean County Hospital. She was born in Neshanic, Somerset County , NJ on July 21, 1923 and moved to the Toms River area in 1953. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Judson B. and Mary Ruth Everitt. She worked for various Title Search Companies in Ocean and Monmouth Counties as a Title Searcher. She also worked at Dial a Ride and Cares in Whiting. She was an active & faithful member of Bethany Bible Chapel, Silverton , NJ . Dorothy was loved by all and was known for her kind heart, easy smile, love of children and her enduring faith in the Lord. Over the years she was second mother to numerous children and co-workers showering them with her unconditional love. Her love of family was her greatest joy. Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Strapko, her son Wayne Everitt Strapko and her son-in-law Joseph Laratta. She is survived by her daughters Margaret Laratta of Island Heights , Joanne Mullen and her husband Terry of Whiting, Nancy Strapko of Campton , NH and Virginia Chiusano and her husband John of Lanoka Harbor. She is also survived by her sons, David Strapko and his wife Jennifer of Howell and Charles Strapko and his wife Tammy of West Creek. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Everitt of Whiting, her brothers, Earl Everitt and his wife Sophie of Gridley, Kansas and Donald Everitt and his wife Jackie of Mifflintown, PA. Dorothy will be deeply missed by her ten beloved grandchildren and her ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Monday at Bethany Bible Chapel, 2341 Church Road , Toms River . In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethany Bible Chapel in her memory would be appreciated. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com