Lisa DeTrou

Lisa DeTrou obituary, Berlin, NJ

Lisa DeTrou

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Mar

24

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Costantino-Primo Funeral Home

231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

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Mar

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Costantino-Primo Funeral Home

231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

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Lisa DeTrou Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costantino-Primo Funeral Home on Mar. 19, 2026.
Lisa DeTrou passed away on March 18, 2026 at the age of 59 after a long battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare neurodegenerative syndrome most commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Loving mother of Elizabeth Spanfelner and Julia Spanfelner. Former husband and father of her daughters, Joseph Spanfelner. Treasured daughter of the late Val DeTrou and Sherin DeTrou (nee Williams). Beloved niece of Kim Siebrand (Pete). Dear sister of Dirk DeTrou (Karen). Cherished aunt of Ella DeTrou and Cameron Spanfelner. She is also survived by her step-mother, Pam DeTrou and step-sister, Dawn Freesen.

The family would like to thank Spring Oak's Assisted Living at Berlin NJ and Ascend Hospice for their compassionate and specialized care. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Mary McGrath and family for all of their support for these many years.

Lisa's love, humor, and kindness will remain in her family and friend's hearts forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, March 24, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at the COSTANTINO-PRIMO FUNERAL HOME, 231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin. Funeral Service 11:00AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Lisa's memory to Alzheimer's Foundation of America at 322 Eigth Ave 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Costantino-Primo Funeral Home

231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Costantino-Primo Funeral Home

231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Costantino-Primo Funeral Home

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.