Geraldine “Geri” Apgar, 73, died November 17 at University Medical Center at Princeton.
Apgar was born in Trenton and lived in Hamilton. Survivors include her husband Richard P. Apgar; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and John Wilus of West Windsor, and Paula and John Mervin of Yardley, PA; four grandchidlren, Alexis and Ashley WIlus, and John Jr. and Drew Mervin; a great-grandson Bryce Wilus; a close family freind, Harold “Butch” Hvisdock of Hamilton Township; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Contributions may be made in Apgar’s name to the American Cancer Society, 3076 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, 08648.
Herbert Bagel of Landenberg, Pennsylvania died on November 20. A former East Windsor resident, he was the senior manager of mutual fund accounting at PFPC Worldwide in Wilmington, Delaware. Survivors include his mother Helen; wife Stacy; children Sam and Ilana; and brother Jerry of West Windsor.
Gertrude K. Robb, 99, died November 21 at Morris Hall in Lawrence. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Mary Jo and David Murphy of West Windsor; son and augther-in-law John and Kaye Armstrong Robb of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; granddaughters Francis Hourihan and Elizabeth Porter of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Megan Smetana of Murray, Kentucky; gransons Ian Robb and Clifford Robb of Alabana, and six great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, 3501 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19136-2397.
Ellen Stone Dunlap, 54, of Plainsboro, died November 25. Survivors include daughters Bridgette A. Dunlap of New York, New York, and Katherine A. Dunlap of Saratoga, California; brother Steven T. Stone of Rockwall, Texas; sisters Susan S. Bingley of Yeardley, Pennsylvania, and Nancy S. Raaum of Walnut Creek, California; and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Alliance for Mental Health (AAMH), 819 Alexander Road, Princeton, 08540.
Anthony DePiano, 82, of West Windsor died at home on November 26. He was born in West Windsor and was a lifelong resident.
A self-employed farmer, he was also a retired machinist of 30 years from DeLaval Turbine Inc. DePiano was a member of the West Windsor Keenagers Senior Citizens Club and enjoyed g ardening, hunting, and family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sylvia Garruto DePiano; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Anthony DePiano of West Windsor, and Edward and Diane DePiano of Mercerville; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Bernie Cunningham of Leesburg, Virginia; two sisters, Angela Ezzo and Louise Costas, both of West Windsor; four grandchildren, Jessica and Cara DePiano, and Mark and Mary Cunningham.
Robert W. Cornell, 54, of Hightstown died November 28 at home. He was an employee of Princeton University for the past 30 years. A Marine Corps veteran, he served during the Vietnam War. He was an active volunteer working with veterans, including soldiers returning from Iraq. He is survived by his daughter Ann Marie Parsons of Burlington; son James Cornell of Plainsboro; sister Joan MacCabe of Trenton; and brother John Cornell of East Windsor.
Betty L. McClain, 73, of Princeton Junction died November 28. Born in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, she was a Princeton Junction resident for 37 years. A homemaker, McClain was formerly active in the New Jersey Dog Federation and the Delaware Valley Kennel Club.
Survivors include her husband of over 56 years, William L. McClain; three sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Sue McClain of Ocala, Florida, Gregory and Cathy McClain of Stockton Springs, Maine, and Wesley and Donna McClain of Huntersville, North Carolina; three daugthers and sons-in-law, Sharon and William Hardy of Levittown, Pennsylvania, Sandra and Dennis Dunkerson of Wharton, and Debbie and Jim Yazevac of Pahoa ,Hawaii; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Nyla Ritz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Portia and Wilbur Hall of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and Gloria and Harry Gerhardt of Newark, Delaware.
Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 1016, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106.
