Kelly A. Donovan, age 58 passed away peacefully on Sunday September 24, 2023 at her home in carneys Point, NJ. surrounded by her two sons.

Kelly was born on August 11, 1965, in East Orange, NJ to Elizabeth and Richard Donavan then later moved to Toms River, NJ where Kelly spent most of her adult life. She graduated from Toms River North high School in 1983 and worked as a nursing aid for many years. Kelly was a caring person, she enjoyed watching movies and listening to her soft rock music and being around people.

Kelly is preceded in death by her parents (mother) Elizabeth A. Heilner (father) Richard Donovan and her stepfather whom she loved, Neil C. Heilner.

Kelly is survived by her three sons, Justin Benedik, Craig Benedik, and Richard Russo, her two grandchildren, Justina and Ryder, two brothers, Richard Donovan and Thomas Donovan, nieces, nephews, Ryan Megan, Jarod, Samantha and a host of cousins and other relatives.

Kelly will be terribly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday September 28th at the Laughrey Funeral Home, Pennsville, NJ where friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

www.laughreyfuneralhome.com