Leslie C. Stahl

Leslie Clairice Stahl (nee) Siegel, 78 of Oakhurst, New Jersey passed away on May 2, 2024. Leslie was a lifetime resident of the Jersey Shore area. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Leslie went through the Long Branch School System and graduated Long Branch High School. She then met the love of her life and was married September 17, 1966.

Leslie worked for the West Long Branch School System as an aide for 24 years. After leaving the West Long Branch School System, Leslie moved onto caring for children at The Little School in Long Branch, where she found joy in helping children. Later in life Leslie worked as an elder caregiver for seniors at the Home Instead and also helped in raising her grandchildren.

Leslie is survived by her husband of 58 years, John Allen Stahl, 3 beautiful daughters and 3 wonderful sons-in-laws, Ivey and John Bettigole of Colts Neck, Courtney and Anthony Rea of Eatontown, Lauren and Kevin Hayes, Jr. of Tinton Falls; 7 grandchildren who she loved dearly, Zachary, Isabella, Aidan, Evan, Liam, Charlotte and Brandon; her sister and best friend Lenore Stinnett of Ocean Township and many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Eastern Star Ocean Township Chapter 214 and the Red Hatters of Ocean Township. She was an avid bingo player; she loved attending gift auctions, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed and will miss everyone who has touched her life.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 4 pm until the time of the funeral service at 6:30 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to I Pink I Can, a NJ 501(c)3 New Jersey Non-Profit. Their mission is to remove barriers to care for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This patient care fund has helped patients tremendously-from assisting with transportation, covering the cost of life-saving medications, to allowing women keep their hair during chemotherapy by funding scalp cooling. For those that have not been able to continue working due to the rigorous demands of treatment, we have helped ease the burden by assisting with expenses related to medical bills, supportive care, and more. We want all to receive the same exceptional level of care regardless of financial status. This organization is a volunteer organization with 100% of funds raised going directly to patients fighting breast cancer in Monmouth and Ocean County. 

Checks are appreciated and may be made payable to I Pink I Can, 3405 Allaire Road, Wall Township, NJ 07719 or alternatively Venmo contributions can be made to: @ipinkicanbeatcancer.

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