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Erna Apton Obituary

APTON-Erna Neu. Of Reston, VA, and NYC, died April 4, 2006, in Sarasota, FL, at age 101. Beloved wife of deceased plastic surgeon Adolph Apton. Survived by son Ralph Apton of Great Falls, VA; grandchildren Kory Kim Apton (Griffin) of NYC and Keith Apton of DC; greatgrandchildren Riley Ray & Jackson Griffin; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins, including great-great-great nephews. Erna respected all religions and her faith was one God for everyone. Memorial service at Frank Campbell Funeral Home, Madison Ave. and 81 St., NYC, on May 7, at 11:30 AM. Donations to your favorite medical organization would be her wish.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 9, 2006.

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Jeannie Goings

April 12, 2006

Erna was the grandmother to my son Keith. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will be missed. She taught us a lot about life, things I will never forget. She and Adolph are smiling down on us now.

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