Karen R. Werther, 47, of Brick passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer. 

She grew up in Somerset, NJ where she graduated from Franklin High School and Douglas College of Rutgers University.  Her studies and early career was in the field of Geology.  This led to employment as Chief Geologist in the Dept of Environmental Protection for the state of New Jersey.  After meeting her husband Joseph, they together founded Midlantic Trust, and became well known automobile wholesalers.  She was highly regarded in her industry as an intelligent and ambitious businesswoman.  She also had a passion for travel, especially exploring the islands of Hawaii with her family. 

She was predeceased by her father David.  Surviving to continue her journey are her mother and sister Frieda and Wendy Werther, her loving husband Joseph Nezgoda, her son Michael and stepson Joseph.

Visiting hours are 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Road, Toms River, NJ.  Services are at 11:30am at Ocean Country Memorial Park in Toms River, NJ.

(Asbury Park Press)

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