Janet B. Ernst Obituary

The passing of Janet B. Ernst of Whiting, New Jersey occurred on October 13, 2026. Janet, born on February 21, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Gleason and Gunhild Gleason; and her son Edward Ernst Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Edward Ernst; her children, Ellen Ernst (Bruce Hoover) of Vero Beach, FL, Nancy (Brian Pawlak) of Long Valley, NJ, James (Nadine Ernst) of Manchester, NJ and Carol (Michael Bozza) of Morris Plains, NJ; her grandchildren, Michael (Keah), Andrew, Kelly, David (Kaylyn), Danielle (Andrew), Ellen, Elizabeth and Edward; her great grandchildren, Lilly, Maisy, Ella and Luke; and her sisters, Mary Ann Kopin (Richard) and Kathleen Gleason.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Manchester Memorial Funeral Home (28 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, NJ 08759). A Mass will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 10:45 AM at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (30 Schoolhouse Rd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759). A burial will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.