Kathleen Toner Dunphy Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on October 16, 2025, Kathleen Toner Dunphy of Kearny, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irish Toner (Katherine) and Francis Toner; her husband John; her daughter Jaqueline "Jackie" Dunphy Howell of Kearny; and her siblings, Betty Doris of Nutley, NJ, Buddy Toner of Orange, TX, Peggy Northrop of Norwalk, CT, Bert Toner of Kearny, Jackie Challenger of Miami, FL and Adrienne Elalouf of Miami.
She is survived by: her children, Maryrose "Roey" Hine (Ron), Kathleen "Kitty" Kolarsick (Charlie), Patrick Dunphy (Ginny), Brendan Dunphy (Beverly) and Terence Dunphy (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Caitlin, Kelly, Tara, Morgan, Alana, Maggie, Molly, Aidan and Liam; and her great grandchildren, Katherine, Meghan, Colin and Riley. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Noreen's Angel Fund, an annual scholarship fund that honors the amazing legacies of Noreen Silvers, Jackie Dunphy Howell and Bryan Granelli, at https://www.noreensangelfund.com, or to a charity of your choosing in Kathleen's memory.
