11/29/2025
Carole Lorraine Korolkoff
In Loving Memory ofCarole Lorraine KorolkoffDecember 9, 1934 - November 28, 2025
Carole Lorraine Bremer Korolkoff passed away with her family by her side on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD.
Carole was born on December 9, 1934 in Newark NJ to Walter and Florence Fabian Bremer, and grew up in Montclair, NJ. She graduated from Montclair High School and Douglas College, going on to earn a nursing degree from Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in New York city.
Carole met Nicholas Korolkoff at Rutgers University and they were married in July 1957. Together, they lived almost their whole lives in New Jersey and were fiercely proud of the state, enjoying the beaches, tomatoes, peaches and peaceful life.
Carole lived in Wall Township for 34 years, where she and Nick raised their family that included Peter (1958) and Kathy (1961). Carole was a mother and homemaker first, but also used her nursing skills in local hospitals, the Wall Township school system, Monmouth County social services and various medical-related businesses. She had many strong friendships in the neighborhood where she lived on Wall Church Road and was a member of Red Oak Women’s Club for many years. Carole was very active in local charitable organizations including the food bank, Wall Township Library, and Girl Scouts. In 1997 she and Nick moved to Four Seasons in Manasquan and enjoyed 25 years there of friendships, travel and family visits.
Recently, Carole and Nick moved to Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville, Maryland to be closer to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Nick, her son, Peter Korolkoff of North Potomac, Maryland and his wife, Jayne Latter Korolkoff; as well as her daughter, Kathy Korolkoff Whelpley of Ashburn, Virginia and her husband, Christopher Whelpley. Carole loved spending time with her grandchildren Alex Korolkoff (Kelly Botten), Jason Korolkoff (Hope Mudugno), Timothy Whelpley (Mary Sykes Whelpley), Peter Whelpley (Leyla Nehme) and Ellyn Whelpley; and her great-granddaughters Celine and Sophie Whelpley.
A special mass will be held in celebration of Carole's life on Monday, December 15,2025,1 pm at Ingleside at King Farm, 701 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the American Stroke Association or the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
We invite you to join us honoring Carole’s life on this dedicated webpage. Your condolences, stories, videos and pictures will be cherished by the family and provide comfort during this difficult time.
Care Entrusted to Thibadeau Mortuary Service, p.a.124 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-5009301-495-4950www.InterFaithFunerals.com
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