Mary Ann Houschild

OCEANPORT - Mary Ann Houschild, a resident of Oceanport for over 60 years, peacefully passed away on June 29th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on April 9th, 1929, in Hammonton, New Jersey, Mary Ann grew up on a farm with older brothers, Louis, Anthony and Vincent. Mary Ann would talk about the fun adventures of farm life and most importantly, a very close family. In high school, she was very athletic and participated in all sports.

After moving to Long Branch in the 1950s for a career at Fort Monmouth, Mary Ann met the love of her life, Bill Houschild and they settled in Oceanport, New Jersey. Mary Ann enjoyed life through many simple pleasures, such as chatting with friends, watching Yankee baseball games, cooking birthday and holiday dinners, getting visits from many grand-dogs, and of course, spending time with family.

Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2009. Again, as family was everything to Mary Ann, she was the proud mother of two children. Surviving is her daughter, Deborah Houschild and her husband Dave Gruskos, also of Oceanport; her son Bill and his wife, Heidi Houschild, of Tinton Falls; her grandchildren, Shannon and Ryan Howe of Middletown; and Kimberly Johnson, of Oceanport. Mary Ann and Bill always welcomed neighborhood kids to hang-out in their garage, which was always stocked with candy and ice cream.

Mary Ann made a lasting impact on all of the people whose lives she touched, and her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Visitation Wednesday July 5th 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Funeral service Thursday, July 6th 10:00 am at the funeral home. Entombment to follow in Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. For messages of condolence, please visit Mary Ann’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.