Lane Sandler, Shore physician

Lane M. Sandler, 49, a physician and partner at Shore Neurology in Toms River, N.J., died of complications from cancer Friday, Aug. 9, at Community Medical Center in Toms River.

Born in Philadelphia, he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at Temple University in 1986 and graduated in 1991 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He spent his residency in neurology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, becoming chief resident in his final year, and earned a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Jefferson in 1996-97.

Dr. Sandler then spent his career at Shore Neurology, his wife, Donna, said.

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified him in neurology. He was a member of several professional societies.

Besides his wife, Dr. Sandler is survived by his mother, Cynthia Feingold; stepfather, David Ettenger; stepmother, Carolyn Sandler; son Jacob; daughter Ariel; a brother; two sisters; and a stepbrother. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Sandler.

A visitation was set from 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Rd., Toms River, before a 3:30 p.m. funeral service there.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.silvertonmemorial.com.