Gertrude D Pharo

Gertrude D. Pharo, 98 of Tuckerton, NJ, passed away on May 27, 2022 in Barnegat, NJ.  Born in Amsterdam, NY to Asa and Lena Drake, Gertrude moved to Tuckerton in 1943.  She was a stay-at-home mom and later worked for Thrift Drug Store and JC Penney.   

Gertrude is pre-deceased by her husband Franklin A. Pharo, son Walter, her brothers Harry, Robert and Richard and her sisters Catherine and Lorraine.  She is survived by  her daughters Karen Ross (Kippy) and Wendy Mathis, grandchildren Julie, Jeff, Darrol, Malinda, Kimberly, Daniel, Jessica and 8 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will also be Saturday June 4, 2022 from 10-11am at Maxwell Funeral Home, 160 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Tuckerton.  For driving directions or to send condolences, please visit www.maxwellfuneralhome.com