Joan Hess Bedore

Born in Staten Island, NY, she resided there for most of her life before settling in Toms River 18 years ago.

Prior to retiring, she was a Human Resource Administrator at Eger Nursing Home in Staten Island where she worked for many years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harry, 14 years ago.

Surviving is a son, Donald Hess and his life partner, Jayne, of Staten Island; a daughter, Diana DeTeresa and her husband, Frank, of Staten Island; and a daughter Laura Matino of Roselle Park, NJ; 7 grandchildren: Jessica, Debra, Michelle, Brianna, Nicholas, Zachary, and Samantha; a great-granddaughter, Juliet; her beloved dog, Max; and many other extended family members.

A visitation will be held on Friday from 3-7PM at the D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood. A service will be held in conjunction with the visitation at 6:15PM. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the Church of the Holy SpiritSong, PO Box 655, Brick, NJ 08723.