Pamela Dale (Calvert) Ames

Pam Ames

Pamela Dale (Calvert) Ames, 79, of Toms River, New Jersey was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven on January 13, 2025.

Born in Plainfield and raised in North Plainfield, NJ, Pam was a proud alumnus of North Plainfield Canucks Class of 1963.

After graduation at the age of 18 she moved to Chicago and worked at The Moody Bible Institute.

A beacon of unwavering faith in the Lord throughout her life, Pam devoted her journey on this earth to the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Blessed with a beautiful Soprano voice and talented pianist, she dedicated her gifts to the Lord. Pam was proud to be selected as a member of Billy Graham’s prestigious choir and over the years travelled the US and Europe with Billy Graham’s Crusade Choir.

Pam returned to NJ in 1984 to be closer to her family and accepted a position at Christian Missions of Many Lands in Spring Lake. Later in life she held positions at Somerset Trust Co. and Somerset County Adult Care Center.

Pam loved spending time with friends and family and was a wonderful Aunt to her niece Jillian Ciarlariello and nephews Christopher Ciarlariello, Ryan, John & Tyler Skibenes.

Pam is predeceased by her loving husband Fred Ames, mother Gloria & step father John Ciarlariello of North Plainfield.

Pam is survived by her brother Dan Ciarlariello & wife Toni of Cape Coral, FL; brother John Ciarlariello of Port Richey, FL and sister Sandi Skibenes of Lopatcong, NJ, as well as her niece & nephews, 4 great nieces and 4 great nephews.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Bethany Bible Chapel, 2341 Old Church Rd., Toms River, NJ.