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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is mourning the loss of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 67.
Mohel was born and raised in Lakewood, then moved to Warren Grove before settling in “Arnietown” located in Berkeley Township.
According to his obituary, he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colby College, Waterville, ME and his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law. North Haven, CT.
Mohel was an Attorney at his practice, Law Offices of S. Karl Mohel, PC in Toms River. He began his legal career at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in 1984 as an Assistant Prosecutor. In 1986, Karl began his long and distinguished career as a criminal defense attorney.
Mohel also was a parishioner of St. Joseph RC Church, Toms River and was a Certified Scuba Diver, Hypnotist and world traveler, his obituary states.
“Karl loved to spend time on his property with his family, dogs, and good friends,” the obituary states.
“Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and the entire staff here at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office send our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire,” the OCPO said in a statement. “A phone call or chance meeting with Karl never failed to bring a smile to your face. He will be missed but not forgotten.”
Karl is predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Lorraine Mohel. He is survived by his wife Lisa (nee McLaughlin), his father-in-law John McLaughlin, his four children Laura Friedland, her husband Drew, Mark Hatcher, his wife Paige, Sidney Mohel, Jr., Jacob Mohel, his fiancée Emaleigh McNichols, four grandchildren who call him pee-pop, Leo, Marshall, Grant & Waylon, his brothers Michael Mohel, Robert Mohel, his wife Cathy Mohel, nieces and nephews David Mohel, Joseph Gregg, Gregory Jr., Jillian, Carmela, Adalena, Mia and Max.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karl may be made to St. Jude Children’ s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting ryanfuneralhome.com.