Susan A. Ernst, 77, of Toms River passed away November 1, 2023, at home. Susan was a school bus driver for Laidlaw in Monmouth County, and was an LPN in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties before retiring. Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, she resided in Long Branch and Ocean Grove before moving to Toms River in 2014. Susan volunteered planting flowers at Rutgers University and was a past volunteer at Allaire State Park. Susan was a nice person and very friendly. Susan is survived by Richard Alden and many friends. Interment 11am Friday November 10, 2023, at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.