Sharon L. Castner

Sharon L. Castner, 83, of Phillipsburg, NJ, passed away on October 27, 2026, in Lopatcong Township, NJ.

Born June 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Ballard and Beatrice Wright Ballard. She was also predeceased by her husband, the late Chester Castner, who passed in 2017.

Sharon had been employed at the Larry Holmes Commodore Inn and at Warren Hospital. She and her late husband were also the owners of The Neighborhood Store, which was in Phillipsburg. She loved bingo, cooking, and caring for her family. Sharon was a member of the Blessed Hope Church in Phillipsburg, was a QVC enthusiast, and was known to be very funny.

Survivors are her daughters; Sherry Gittings, Lisa Glose, Kimberly Castner, Debra Petrakovic, and Donna Morrison and husband Daniel. Grandchildren are Matthew Ryno, Brandon Breid, and Chelsea Gittings, Julie Falvo Sratton, Gino Falvo, and great grandchild, Salem. Additionally, she is survived by a sister, Elsie Ganguzza. She was predeceased by a brother John, and sisters, Betty Rehl and Patricia Kichline

A calling hour will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10 – 11 am at the Finegan Funeral Home at 302 Heckman Street in Phillipsburg with a Funeral Service beginning at 11 am at the funeral home. The interment will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Bangor, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Common Sense for Animals, 2420 Route 57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886.