Born in Long Branch, Barbara lived in Bradley Beach and Farmingdale, NJ, where she met and married the love of her life Oscar. They then moved to Lakewood where she became a parishioner at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Rosary Alter Society, and the Auxillary Civil Defense. She was also the recipient of the first Ave Maria award.
Barbara loved her long time job with the Lakewood Board of Education where she was a driver for special needs children. She had touched the lives of anyone who had the good fortune of knowing her and always made everyone feel special with her words of kindness and generosity.
She was most proud of her 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Mark Hammerstone and his wife Sonja, their children Carly, Mark Jr. and Danielle. Linda Hammerstone, Carol Cedeno, her husband Ron Poltorak, and their children Daniel Cedeno, his son Kyle, and Kristen Poltorak. Michael Hammerstone, his wife Sheri and their children Matthew, Alison, Katie and Jesse. All of whom she loved unconditionally.
She is also survived by her brother Charles McKormick, and two sisters Ruth Vasko and Pat Fendis.
Barbara was a beautiful person who lived a beautiful life and she will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.
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