Barbara Peterson

Obituary of Barbara Jean Peterson

Barbara Jean Peterson, 65, of Hopatcong, passed away on Tuesday June 29, 2021 at The Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City with her loving husband Dennis, son Jack and granddaughter Brionna by her side. Born in Washington, DC on October 28, 1955 to Mary (Verrinder) DeMouth and the late Everett DeMouth, Barbara resided in Hopatcong for 30 years. She was Owner/Operator along with husband Dennis of AJ's Fuel, Inc. of Stanhope. Barbara was the energetic voice people were used to hearing on the phone when ordering fuel deliveries. She truly enjoyed chatting with their many loyal customers. Barbara also enjoyed boating, going to Florida and camping in the family 40 foot RV, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. Survivors include husband Dennis, two sons Jack Peterson and wife Sara and John Coles, mother Mary DeMouth, Grandchildren Brionna Coles, Peyton Peterson and Jack Peterson and siblings Everett DeMouth, Jr., Terry DeMouth, Linda DeMouth, Judy Handlin, Maryellen Berkowitz, April Aumick, Roy (Scotty) DeMouth and William (Woody) DeMouth. Also surviving are many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters in law and brothers in law. Barbara's Life Celebration will include visiting on Monday July 5, 2021 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A prayer service will be offered at 5:30 PM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. The family will plan a further celebration of Barbara's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or the American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org.
Monday
5
July

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, July 5, 2021
Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home
150 Landing Road
Landing, New Jersey, United States
Monday
5
July

Funeral Service

5:30 pm
Monday, July 5, 2021
Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home
150 Landing Road
Landing, New Jersey, United States
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