Cheryl Briant

Cheryl Briant of Whiting N.J., passed away peacefully on Monday June 19, 2023, at the age of 77, at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, in the loving company of her daughter and niece. She was born in Elizabeth, N.J. on June 3, 1946, to Norma and Clarence.

Cheryl grew up in Clark, NJ and graduated from Arthur L. Johnson Regional HS in Clark, NJ in 1964. She attended Secretarial School right out of high school and then worked for Bard Pharmaceuticals in Murray Hill for many years.

She was a passionate fan of Elvis Presley and Michael Bublé. She loved animals, especially the many dogs and cats she had over the years. Growing up she was avid fan of American Bandstand. She loved to dance and throughout the years was affectionately called the dancing queen. She loved the beach and the Jersey Shore where she vacationed every year until moving to the area in 1996. She was intrigued by astrology and was a believer in God and the angels watching over.

Cheryl was a loving mother and grandmother. Her daughter and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her departure leaves an unfillable void in her loved ones lives. Her sweet smile, gentle, caring and loving nature will be missed immensely by her family and friends.

Cheryl is predeceased by many friends and family members, including her birth father, Clarence Briant, birth mother, Norma Papp, mother and father that raised her, Kathryn and Richard Kunz and sister Beverly Briant.

Cheryl is survived by a family that loved her very much. Including her daughter Patricia Lynn Srnka and her husband Ricky Haag, her grandchildren who she adored, Cameron and Aubrey Haag. Her brother Roger Briant, niece Christine Levy, nephew Brian Levy and his wife Lori, as well as great nieces and nephews Mark, Megan, Lauren, Brendan and Daniel.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 25th from 11:00 am until the funeral service at 1:00 pm at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to the ASPCA or the American Heart Association.