Mary Burns, age 96, of the Lake Ridge section of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on Friday November 8, 2019 at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, New Jersey. As a daughter to the late Walter and Ann Gmoch, Mary was born July 9, 1923 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. She was a former inspector for the Boulva watch making company and a longtime devoted homemaker. Sister of the late John, Edward and Leonard Gmoch, she is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Chester Burns. She is also survived by several relatives and close friends. A memorial visitation for Mary will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Her memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home.