Kathleen Kijesky

Kathleen Kijesky, 64 of whiting, NJ passed away at home on Tuesday June 27, 2023. Kathleen was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Kearny, NJ. Kathleen attended Stephen's School for Grammar and went on to Kearny High School. She spent time living in Carteret, NJ before moving to Whiting, NJ 8 years ago. Kathleen had her own business cleaning houses and enjoyed watching Investigation Discovery, History Channel and National Geographic shows. She loved pets (mostly dogs) and spending time with her grandson Michael.  

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Walter and Margaret Sheehy. 

She is survived by her loving husband Robert “Bob” Durkin, daughter Jamie (Ray) Hillsberry of Coatesville, PA, sisters Patricia Gumble (Robert Stebbins) of Barnegat, NJ, Deborah (Bill) Glendenning of Round Rock, TX and Karen (Bob) Kuhar of Nanty Glo, PA and grandson Michael.  

An Interment of ashes will take place on Friday June 30, 2023 at 11am in St Mary’s Cemetery, Manahawkin, NJ.