Jennifer L. Ostrowski, age 46, of Lakehurst, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Born in Point Pleasant, Jennifer lived in Sebastian, Florida before moving to Lakehurst in 2019.
A devoted parishioner of St. Sebastian R.C. Church, she found joy in gardening, cherished butterflies, and delighted in walking along the beach collecting shells and shark teeth. Jennifer was a friendly caring person, a loving mother, and had a true friendship with her sister. She loved counting the geese while driving around the lake with her grandma.
Jennifer was predeceased by her father, Richard C. Ostrowski and her maternal grandfather George E. Cummings. She leaves behind her beloved sons, Dantevious and Valentino Schultze of Sebastian, FL; her mother, Mary C. Ostrowski of Sebastian, FL; her sister, Christine Ostrowski of Ft. Pierce, FL; her maternal grandmother, Barbara Cummings of Lakehurst; her paternal grandmother, Janet Ostrowski; as well as many extended family members and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts. Services are private.
My heart aches , you were taken from us much too soon, May you rest in peace my darling niece
Jennifer. Your heart was bigger than your body could contain. You were a victim of circumstances you couldn’t change. Love knows no boundaries and your heart soars for eternity on heavenly plains. Existence isn’t explicit to circumstantial admittance. Permitted to be smitten by Gods grace gifted and loves rays crash like waves from the fathers house, with your fathers hand to guide you home. My father stands next to my mother and my father stands next to my mother, since discovered both sets, adopted and blooded. Ancestors wait by the gate to grant admittance of one too young but smitten. Through you love was given. Take Jesus’s hand as He said my blood was shed for sins forgiven and yours thus have been so entrance to Heaven with wisdom is given. No pain. No shame. Just Love. Mercy and Flame, and eternal Grace from above. Now you sit with Him on high with that big heart to fly and send angels to watch your boys grow, and pray with the Lord of Hosts since now your souls close to Jesus today than other given day before though. Sent with so much love that ur heart was to big for your mortal body to endure more
I just saw this please reach out to me
Rest in peace Angel you are now at peace ♥️
Deepest sympathy to our family , sending love to all. Dear Jenn , you had the most infectious laugh!! You would always say “stop you’re cracking me up “, and then we would laugh and laugh , but you were the one cracking me up ! I always enjoyed our time together. I Love You Jenn ! I am so grateful for the memories we shared and I will miss you forever 🩷. Aunt Janet xo
Way too soon beautiful Love,, rest easy sweet one
So sorry for this loss. A beautiful soul who will be a blessing in heaven. So grateful our paths crossed.
my condolences. to your family . May you have eternal peace. Fly high my friend. RIP
my sweet Jennifer. all those days we were water babies together . at the beach or at wet n wild..I loved spending time with you and your family. so many nights I spent doing sleepovers with you and your sister. you will always have a place in my heart. how could this happen to such a young vibrant woman. it’s so confusing and unfair. life took us in separate directions, but time is funny, and when I think of us , time doesn’t exist for our memories.. see you in my dreams for now. Mary and Christine, I’m sending you so much love and hope you can find peace in this time
Jennifer Ostrowski,
I stumbled upon her at my local bagel shop, minding my own business as I went there as part of my normal daily routine before work for a breakfast stop.
As a new employee, she dazzled me with her dance-like steps and cheer-like spirit; she captivated me with a wink.
It took two days for me to get the nerve to ask for her number.
When I did ask, she was not having a good day, smoking a cigarette outside. She said, “No, sorry… I don’t have a phone, and my Grammy doesn’t like me talking to strangers.”
“Oh, okay… Hmmm, do you want to see my face?” I asked, then pulled my mask down. She gave me a warm Jennifer smile. My life was never the same.
Love you, miss you, good night, sweet dreams, see you later.
I miss you my sweet daughter Jennifer.
Jennifer, I’m so sorry to hear that you are gone. I remember when you and your sister were in school with Steven and Catherine. Rest in peace dear girl. My heart goes out to your mom, your sons and all your loved ones.