Arlene E. Keller, 89, of Whiting passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Arlene worked in central sterile processing at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Arlene also worked for the surgery center in Lakewood before retiring.

Born in Jersey City, she was raised in West New York, NJ, and resided in Forked River and Toms River before moving to Whiting in 2000.

Arlene belonged to the Pemberton, NJ Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and has been one for the past 70 years One of her most enjoyable things in life was sharing what she learned from the Bible with others. She loved to cook and was known for making baked goods that she brought to housebound friends and those in nursing homes. She enjoyed volunteering her time and visiting local nursing homes where she developed many friendships. Arlene loved animals but had a fondness for Moose which was her favorite.

Arlene was predeceased by her husband John and her son Scott. Arlene is survived by her daughters Karen Davis of Browns Mills, Lori LaRocco of Forked River, and sons Kevin Keller of Whiting, Brian Keller of Lanoka Harbor, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

There will be a memorial talk August 15 at 2pm via zoom through the Pemberton, NJ Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please contact Pemberton Congregation for the zoom login.