Barbara Lois (née Sorge) DeSanto, age 80, peacefully departed this life on Monday, February 2, 2026, at The Delaney of Bridgewater, located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Born and raised in Cranford, New Jersey, as the daughter of the late Herbert and Dawn (née O'Dell) Sorge, she relocated to Branchburg, New Jersey, in 1974 and had been a resident there ever since.

Barbara completed her education at Cranford High School, graduating with the class of 1963. She dedicated herself to being a homemaker, taking great pride in nurturing and raising her family. A passionate animal lover, Barbara was a strong advocate for their welfare. Throughout her life, she devoted time to rescuing and caring for homeless animals. Barbara possessed a remarkable artistic talent and found joy in crafting. Moreover, she was an outstanding cook and had a keen interest in gardening.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her brother, A. William Sorge, and sisters, Virginia Sorge, Linda Sorge, and Gladys Sorge.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Thomas Joseph DeSanto; two loving children, Amy DeSanto and her husband Brad Green of Branchburg and Gregory DeSanto of Slidell, Louisiana.

Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Countryside Funeral Home, located at 724 US Highway 202, Three Bridges, NJ 08887, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral services will commence with eulogies at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Following this, committal words and interment will take place at Neshanic Cemetery in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary, 408 Shadowbrook Dr, Tunkhannock, PA 18657; Pattieswaggintails.com; or 973-727-9135. To express condolences to the family, share photographs, or light a virtual candle in memory of Barbara, please visit www.CountrysideFuneralHome.com.