Obituary of Jolene LaBar

Jolene C. LaBar 31 of Washington NJ, died on Tuesday, August 19th from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Easton Pa. She was born in Long Branch, NJ, March 31, 1977. She is the daughter of Melody nee-Shoemaker Murphy and stepdaughter of John Murphy. A 1995 graduate of Warren Hills Regional High School, She attained a BA in Criminal Justice from DeSales University. She was employed as a Domestic Relations Officer for the County of Lehigh in Allentown, PA. She had also worked for Shop Rite in Washington NJ for over 10 years before earning her degree. She was an avid Mets fan and loved her San Francisco 49er's Football team. Jolene enjoyed spending time with her loving husband Danny and her pet Roxy. Married 3 months ago, Jolene and Danny just recently discovered she was pregnant with their 1st child. Survivors: Surviving are her husband Daniel LaBar III, Her mother Melody Shoemaker Murphy and her husband John, her in laws Sherry and Daniel LaBar Jr., a sister-in-law Amy. Jolene's grandmother, Louise Shoemaker, her Aunt Linda and Uncle Walter Bucior. A cousin Amber Bucior. Danny's great grandmother Sadie Beer and grandparents Frances and Charlotte Hank and Jolene's longtime best friend Alla Weber. Services: Visitation for Jolene will be held Monday from 9:30 am until time of service. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 pm in the DeVoe Funeral Services, Inc. 136 West Washington Ave, Washington NJ. Interment will follow in the Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton NJ. Memorials to the Washington Fire Department, 100 Belvidere Ave., Washington, NJ and the Washington Emergency Squad PO Box 4 Washington NJ 07882. For directions and online condolences please go to www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: Tributes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: R. Kovacs I graduated with Dan but remember Jolene from school and of course, ShopRite. As a fellow WHRHS graduate, I mourn the loss of Jolene and her baby and pray that God grants Dan and the entire family comfort and strength during this most difficult time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Kristy McKeon I graduated with Jolene and she was a friend of mine throughout high school. We worked together for a period of time at Shop Rite as well. Though we lost touch after high school I still remember what a warm person she was and how much she made people laugh. My sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: LeeAnn Rose John and Mel, My heart aches for you both. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strenth you need to get through this Love you Both -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Laura Dawson I knew Jolene in WHRHS. We graduated together. I remember her always being kind and vivacious. This is such a tragic loss. My thoughts are with the family. Just know that Jolene is in a good place, may she rest in peace. May the family find strength in their thoughts of her during her life. That is what helps me through the days after the loss of my brother last June. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Dominic Korzecki & Family I was in Jolene's graduating class at Warren Hills. I also knew Jolene from working at Shop-Rite. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your family. People will remember her for many things but most of all, her beautiful personality and her warmth. I'm happy to read that she lived a life that was successful and loving. She sleeps in Christ now until we are all together again. I pray for comfort, understanding and healing for your entire family. - The Korzecki Family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: C. Sallustio I was a co-worker of Jolene's at the Domestic Relations office. My thoughts and prayers go to her family. I would like you to know that Jolene could brighten any room with her smile and her laugh. She is greatly missed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEAR DAN, ROXIE, AND LABAR/MURPHY FAMILIES,I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH JOLENE AT THE DRS. WE WOULD TALK ABOUT OUR PUPPIES THROUGHOUT THE WORK WEEK AND HOW WE LOVED THEM SO MUCH. I RECENTLY LOST MY MOTHER AND I KNOW THE PAIN AND LOSS YOU ARE ALL EXPERIENCING. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE CHERISHED TIME THAT I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE SPENT WITH HER AT WORK. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. SINCERELY, DEB KRAUSE-MILLETS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Scott and Missy shoemaker Our hearts our with you,We wish we could be there,Please know that you our all in our prayers. With love and sadness, Scott, Logan,and Missy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Stacey Weaver Jolene was a wonderful person with a beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She always knew how to make a person smile. She will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to Dan and her family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Tarantino Family Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this trying time. May GOD give you strength to see you through this, now and forever. With our love. Ethel and family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Rosanna Engle-Wolfe To the Labar/Murphy Families I did not know Jolene, but from what I have read I see she was a wonderful young lady that will truly be missed by all who loved her. Sherry is an old friend of mine, I am so sorry for your loss Sherry. It's been many years since we have seen each other, the last time we saw each other was about 15 years ago, and I remember meeting your son Danny at that time. My heart goes out to you and your family, this was such a tragic loss for you to endure. Just know that all your friends are thinking of you and praying for you all. God Bless you and be with you. Love Rose -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: CZYZ FAMILY Our HEARTS and PRAYERS are with you in this very trying time. May GOD give you STRENGTH to get you through this trying time NOW and FOREVER. Our PRAYERS are with you. With our Love,Tara and Family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Penelope Atkinson Dear Danny, Amy, Sherry, Dan, and all of Jolene's family- We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts ache for you, and we wish there was something we could do to ease your pain. Know that we care, in your time of sorrow. We realize that you all have many wonderful memories, of Jolene, to treasure. "May just enough of light be thine, to cause a glorious sunset." Love- Melanie, Penny, Rik, Derrik, Rebecca and Gregg (Atkinson) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: ralph and Marilyn Dawson Dear Dan, We Are so sorry about your loss! Our daughters were classmates of your wife and you were a classmate of our daughter Holly. We all feel your pain since we lost our son and brotherJoshua to the girls- Heather,Laura and Holly Dawson last June in a fatal car accident. We are all here for you if you need support! Sincerely, The Dawson Family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Pennie Leibensperger I knew Jolene from LC Domestics, I am one of the Deputies that had the pleasure of getting to know her. She was a great person and someone that you could always joke around with because, in our line of work it makes the day go better. My heart goes out to her family and friends, of whom she had many at DRS. One of her best friends, Sharon Sinko my thoughts are with you too. My most sincerest condolences to all, my heart goes out to you and to Jolene. Sincerely, Pennie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: M. Theo Mohr Daniel, please accept my condolence regarding the passing of Jolene and your Child. Only our Heavenly Father can console with His Grace and Love at this time. I offer the following poem to help you through this time: My High Tower I fear not, though all against me rise, I call on Christ my Savior, the host of evil flies, My God the Lord Almighty , and He Who loves me, God! What enemy shall harm me, though coming as a flood? I know it, I believe it, I say it fearlessly, That God, the Highest, Mightiest, forever loveth me; At all times, in all places, He standeth at my side, He rules the battle fury, the tempest and the tide. There is no condemnation, there is no hell for me, The torment and the fire mine eyes shall never see; For me there is no sentence, for me death has no stings, Because the Lord Who saved me shall shield me with His Wings. Above my soul's dark waters His Spirit hovers still, He guards me from all sorrow, from horror, and from ill; In me He works and blesses the life-seed He hath sown, From Him I learn the Abba, that prayer of faith alone. No angel, and no Heaven, no throne, no power, nor might, No love, no tribulation, no danger, fear, nor fight, Can drive me from Thy Bosom, can sever me from Thee. My heart in joy upleapeth, grief cannot linger there-- While singing high in Glory amidst the sunshine fair! The Source of all my singing is high in Heaven above; The SON that shines upon me is JESUS CHRIST AND HIS LOVE! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Kim Munnerley Freda I graduated with Jolene and we were friends through high school. I remember that she had a beautiful smile that would light up a room and the most funniest and contagious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you and give you strength during your trying times. Love, Kim Munnerley Freda -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I had the pleasure of working with Jolene at the DRS for the past few years. Jolene was beautiful, fun, loving and so full of life. I will always remember her smile, her vivacious personality and the sound of her laughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dan and her family and friends. There are no words to comfort such a tragic loss. I pray for the Lord to bring you peace during this difficult time. Jolene will be deeply missed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Word's cannot express how sorry I feel for the loss of Jolene. We were all so blessed to have had her in our lifes. I know forever will my heart and mind be filled with memories of her. She was truly an inspiration to me for her views and approach in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Johnny My husband and myself both worked with Jolene at shop rite. She was ALWAYS kind to the both of us. She even attended our wedding. When I watch the wedding video I'll smile and remember the good times we had. She will be VERY missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her whole family and friends. Much Love, Crystal and Michael Allen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear LaBar and Shoemaker Families, I can't even begin to say the words that will make this any better for any of you. Please know that we will keep you all in our daily thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. Sincerly, Fred and Maryann Perry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: JoniTedesco Dan, Mel & John ~ There are not enough words to express my deepest sympathy in your loss of Jolene. Not only was she your loss, but also the loss of everyone that came to know her. I am not even sure that she knew just how much she was loved by so many people. As a co-worker in the Domestic Relations office, I recall the many Fridays that approximately a half dozen of us girls would get together and do lunch. She always ordered either a Meatball Parm sandwich or Tuna Salad Sandwich. She always had something funny to say and just her laugh, sparkling eyes, beautiful smile and last, but not least, wonderful personality will always be remembered. On her wedding day, she was such a Beautiful bride. Again the beautiful smile and sparkly eyes appeared. Dan, you're one lucky man to have had Jolene as your wife, if only for a short while. You were her everything. I could go on and on about many happy times spent with Jolene. So, in closing, please know that Jolene was an exceptional woman and will forever remain in the hearts of many that came to know her and love her. With deepest sympathy, Peace be with you all during this very difficult time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: JOANNA AND NICK TO AUNT MEL AND UNCLE JOHN: I'AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I CAN'T BELIVE WHAT HAS HAPPEND TO JOLENE AND THE BABY. I WILL MISS JO SO MUCH, AND I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU AUNT MEL. LOVE ALWAYS JOANNA AND NICK... I LOVE YOU JO.....~RIP~ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear John And Melody, We are so sorry for the loss of Jolene and your grandchild. You will both be in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Love always, Paul,Jean and Carli Garrigan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dan,Sherri and family, I can't begin to say how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith give you strength. Sincerely, Laurie,Kevin and family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I never knew jolene, but my heart goes out to her and all her family. this was so tragic and sad. what a wonderful woman she sounded like. deepest sympathy, bonnie cowling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Sue Gwinn Dear Mel, John, Dan No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. I'm so sorry for your unexpected loss and wish that life could always be fair and people like your Jolene could stay with us forever. I know she is well and safe in God's arms now. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. God Bless Love ya Sue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan, Although we don't know each other that well, maybe just in walking by downstairs in the "Readington Farms break room" or in the parking lot: My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your wife Jolene and that precious little one she was carrying. Have faith in your family and friends. My thoughts are with you now and will be with you for a very long time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tribute from: Sue Lizzi Hello, I didn't know Jolene personally. I'm just a customer at Shop-Rite from time to time, however, I was reading the article about what happened and suddently recognized her picture. I join many many people in conveying my heartfelt condolensces to her family at this enourmously challenging time. I lit a candle for Jolene and her baby, husband, and family at our church. I'm sure my prayers join with hundreds of others for you. Jolene waited on my family and I a few times when we rented dvd's over at Shop-Rite..she always impressed me as someone strong, confident, intelligent, a leader. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray strength and grace for you. Sincerely, Sue To the family, We send our deepest sympathy. We attended WHRHS with Jolene. Xavier gratuated with Jolene and Tauneah was friendly with her, also. Her smile, personality and spirit will be remembered always. She was such a blessing to know. May God comfort, heal and protect you. In sympathy, The Xavier Wilson Family