Jennifer L. Bergman, 53, of Budd Lake, NJ died Monday, March 30, 2026 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ.  Jennifer was born April 22, 1972 in Lewisburg, PA. She is the daughter of Judith (Griffiths) Frey, and the late Howard Frey, Jr .Before her illness Jennifer worked as an office assistant at K.B. Ingredients in Mount Olive Township.

Jennifer was an avid reader who read 100 books a year, a diehard NY Mets fan and score keeper. She enjoyed raising their cats and watching the birds at the “bird station” that Tom set up outside her window. Playing the New York Times game Wordle with Tom was something she looked forward to daily, Jennifer was a big fan of British TV, and she “got” the British sense of humor.

Jennifer shared her experience and got support from and supported others with MS using online chat groups.

In addition to her mother Judith Frey she is survived by her beloved husband and soul mate Tom. She and Tom met at Bloomsburg University in the fall of 1992 and they were married in 1994. Also her sister Jody Frey and sisters-In-law that were just like sisters Alicia Ream and Jennifer L. Bergman and 3 nephews and 2 nieces.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of  America 375 Kings Highway North, Suite B Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 orengage.MYMSAA.org

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com