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Barbara Dean obituary, Great Meadows, NJ

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Rupell Funeral Home, LLC

465 Memorial Pkwy

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

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Graveside Service

Apr. 21, 2026

11:30 a.m.

Pequest Union Cemetery

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Barbara Dean Obituary

Barbara Ann Dean, 93, of Lopatcong Township, NJ passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital-Warren Campus.

Barbara was born in Stewartsville, NJ on July 29, 1932 to the late Peter A. Stone and Ruth E. Apgar Stone.

Barbara was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and was employed as a Bookkeeper with Quality Outfitters of Stewartsville. She took pride in decorating her home's interior, enjoyed antiques and her many "collections", and spending quality time with her loving family.

Barbara is survived by Two Daughters, Michelle (Blaine) LaBar and Alison Dean; Daughter-in-law, Andrea Dean; G randchildren, Danielle Christesson (Nicholas), Megan Smith (Evan), Jared LaBar, and Caitlin LaBar (Antoine Ray); Great-grandchildren, Emma and Dexter; and Sister, Beverly Moyer . Barbara was predeceased by her Husband of 68 years, Bernard L Dean; Son, David B Dean; and Sister, Anne.

A Graveside Service for Barbara will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30 am at Pequest Union Cemetery; 30 Cemetery Road; Great Meadows, NJ 07838.

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

Obituary published on Legacy.com by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 26, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Barbara Dean

Apr

21

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Pequest Union Cemetery

36 Cemetery Road, Great Meadows, NJ 07838

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Rupell Funeral Home, LLC

465 Memorial Pkwy, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

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