Thorel Geltzeiler, née Denniston, 96, of Oceanport, passed away Jan. 27, 2022. She was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Maplewood to parents Adele and William Denniston.
Thorel was predeceased by her husband Neil, the love of her life, in 2005. She is survived by her children Barbara (John) Weber, Bruce (Kathleen) Geltzeiler, William (Karen) Geltzeiler and Phillip Geltzeiler; her grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Weber, Lara (Kevin) Lafin, Jessica (Michael) Roberto, William (Christine) Geltzeiler Jr., Daniel (Katelyn) Geltzeiler, Timothy Geltzeiler, Anne (Landon) Lewandowski, Dylan Geltzeiler, Jack Geltzeiler and Kyle Geltzeiler; and great-grandchildren Keelyn, Brianna and Ciara Weber, Ryan Lafin, Wyatt Geltzeiler, Brady Roberto, Lily Geltzeiler, Carmella Roberto and Dominick George Geltzeiler.
Thorel and Neil moved from Warren Township to Rumson in 1979. She was a kind and generous person and was loved by so many. Her hobbies, to name a few, consisted of her love of reading, traveling, gardening and playing bridge with her friends. She had an unending love of family. Thorel belonged to a number of clubs and charity organizations. They were her passion. She served as president of the Little Silver Garden Club, was one of the founding members of the Friends of the Monmouth Museum, served as president of the ARC of Monmouth County and was on the board of trustees of the Parker Homestead 1665, Little Silver, and so many others. In 2020, Thorel received the Volunteer of the Year Award from Parker House for her tireless support of the Homestead.
Visitation was Feb. 1 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
The article originally appeared in the February 3 – 9, 2022 print edition of The Two River Times.
