Marianne Oshel

Marianne Oshel, 89, Eatontown resident for 60 years, passed away of natural causes at Jersey shore University Medical Center, Neptune on May 27, 2014. Marianne was born January 7, 1925 in Lambach, Austria to Alois and Theresa Aichinger. She was educated in her hometown and later served an internship in merchandising before being conscripted to serve as a nurse in Vienna during WWII. After the war, she worked for the Yank Club in Wels, Austria where she met her future husband Robert J. Oshel. They were married on October 31, 1949. She accompanied her husband to the states where they initially settled in Red Bank before moving to Eatontown. She worked for Macy’s for almost 40 years until her retirement in 2000. Her life was devoted to her children and helping them in every way she could. She was a compassionate and loving person who felt great empathy for those suffering around her, whether she knew them or not. She appreciated the arts and sciences, and believed strongly in education. She loved children, animals and reading. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Dorothea’s RC Church. She was predeceased by her husband Robert on March 10, 1988, a son Robert Alois, December 1950 and by her parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three sons; Harry, his wife Nancy and his children Theresa and Tricia; Steven, his wife Susan and their son Nicholas, and Gerard, his wife Arnese and their sons James and Anthony. She is also survived by one great grandchild Aaron, all of who she loved unconditionally. The family wishes to thank the many members of the staff at Jersey Shore University Medical Center for their care of Marianne. Thanks also to all her friends for their great friendship. It was Marianne’s request that there be no viewing. A memorial mass will be held at St. Dorothea’s R.C. Church, Eatontown on Monday, June 2 at 10:00 AM followed by the interment of ashes at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Educational Scholarships (Rutgers School of Engineering), local animal shelters or children’s charities. Marianne was a beautiful wife, a loving mother and a best friend for many who will be sorely missed by all.

Marianne Oshel

January 7, 1925 - May 27, 2014