Toms River, NJ – Mary Anna Kucharik (nee Holeman), 80, died October 17, 2015. She was born in Somerville, NJ on December 21, 1934 to Mary (Sepesi) Holeman and Walter Holeman, and lived in Raritan, NJ most of her life.

Mary was a factory worker most of her life, but was a custodial for Baker & Taylor in Somerville, NJ when she retired. She attended St. Joseph's School, Raritan, NJ and graduated in 1947. She and her husband, John, married in St. Joseph's Church in 1955. Mary and her family attended there until she moved out of the area in 2008 due to health issues. She loved her grandchildren, enjoyed reading the bible, and was dedicated in her faith. Mary had a keen sense of humor, was outgoing, kind, caring, generous, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Mary (Douglas) Clark, Margaret (Daniel) Jones, George (Chrissy) Kucharik, and John S. Kucharik; a sister, Elizabeth Van Nest; and eight wonderful grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John V. Kucharik (11/14/2003); her six brothers, and parents.

Viewing, Sunday, November 1, 2015, 3:00 to 6:00 pm and Monday, November 2, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869, (908-725-1887).

Funeral Services, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, viewing 9:00 to 10:00 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 16 E. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869.

Burial, St. Bernard's Cemetery, Bridgewater, NJ.

"FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"