TOMS RIVER – An elementary school librarian and mother of three young children has been identified as the woman who perished in a massive house fire in Silverton Friday night. A fundraising effort for the family is now underway.
While The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office have not officially identified the victim, several family friends and relatives have reached out to Jersey Shore Online and other local media outlets confirming the identity being that of Sara Trahey.
According to a family friend who spoke with Jersey Shore Online and asked to remain anonymous, Trahey was a wonderful, gentle soul and they are devastated by this tragic loss.
A GoFundMe page was started Saturday afternoon to raise money for the family.
The page reads “It is with great sadness to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Sara Trahey. Sara was the loving wife of Jeff, and the mother of three (3) beautiful children ages, 2, 7 and 9. Sara was loved and respected in the community, and her death has left a hole in our hearts and lives. Sara was the media specialist at Ella G Clarke Elementary School and touched the lives of so many children.”
The cause of the fire which also damaged four other homes is under investigation.
To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.
