Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber

Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber, the founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) at Princeton University, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Wolfgang was born in Linz, Austria. He received his undergraduate degree from Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria; his Doctorate of Laws from the University of Vienna, in Austria; and a Ph.D. from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, in Switzerland.

Wolfgang came to Princeton University in 1987 and was a professor for nearly four decades. He mentored scores of students, who benefitted greatly from his many connections in the policy world and led numerous programs and projects. In 2001, Wolfgang founded the LISD, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. He was also the founder and chair of the Liechtenstein Colloquium on European and International Affairs, a private international diplomacy forum. A researcher, writer, teacher, and diplomat, Wolfgang touched countless lives during his time at Princeton School of International Affairs and throughout his long, distinguished career.

Predeceased by his father Franz Danspeckgruber. Wolfgang is survived by his loving wife Annegret (Dettwiler) Danspeckgruber; two daughters and two sons-in-law Carolina and Julien Desmeules, Mariella and Alexander Borschow; mother Maria (Zehetner) Danspeckgruber; sister and brother-in-law Claudia and Hannes Gebetsroither; and five grandchildren, Alix, Scarlett, Elisa, Adele, and Tatiana.

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Princeton University Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the World Food Program USA.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.

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John Bowker

John Bowker, 95, of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Princeton Junction, NJ, and Middlebury, VT, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Bowker. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Linda, and their children, Wendy Lodge, John S Bowker (Joanne), and Denise Bowker; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

John was the retired Director of Frequency Management at the RCA Corporation, and was recognized in the 2024 Who’s Who top executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in television broadcasting. With over 75 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, John made significant contributions to the development of color television. John’s journey in broadcasting started at age 12 listening to radio stations across the country while recovering from an illness. This passion led him to build a radio station in Middlebury, Vermont, while completing his undergraduate work at Middlebury College. After being hired by RCA in 1953, he was part of the pioneering team tasked with developing color television.

John’s mantra in his extra-curricular activities was to only participate in organizations where you think you can make a positive difference. His free time was spent building radio stations at other institutions, such as Tennessee State University and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School (South); he was active in the Trenton New Jersey Urban League and Recording for the Blind. He also had a Big Band radio show on the local community college station in New Jersey.

Following his retirement, John and Linda traveled to all 48 contiguous states in their motorhome. After settling in Sun City Center, Florida, John and Linda became active members in the volunteer emergency squad where they worked as dispatchers for over 20 years. John was active in the SCC History Society, and authored and co-authored two books on the history of Sun City Center. In recognition of all of the volunteer hours he gave to the community, The Sun City Center Community Association named January 22, 2012 “John Bowker Day.”

The one constant in John’s life, starting at age 16, was the presence of Linda. They dated through high school and college and were married on August 17, 1953 in Middlebury, VT. For nearly 80 years, they were never more than an arm’s length from each other, greeting each other with a kiss every day they were married.

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Adelheid von Goeler

Adelheid von Goeler, dedicated mother, music teacher and nature lover, died December 22, 2025 in Northampton, Massachusetts. She was 88.

Adelheid was born in Stuttgart, Germany, to Elisabeth (b. Kommerell) and Johannes Ulrich Gradmann. Her childhood in Ravensburg, Germany was shaped by World War II and the post-war period which led her to grow up in times of scarcity and hardship. Adelheid’s family, ultimately returning to their hometown of Tübingen, Germany, loved music, hiking (the Swabian Alps) and botany, passions she developed and maintained lifelong.

After high school, Adelheid completed an associate’s degree as a medical technician and loved microscopy. In Marburg, Germany, she fell in love with physicist Schweickhard von Goeler while playing in a string quartet with him. They married in 1963 and one year later moved to New Jersey where ‘Schwick’ started post-doctoral studies at Princeton University. Little did they realize that they would value living in the United States so much that they would stay in America for the remainder of their years.

Adelheid was a devoted mother and pillar of the family, caring for her three young daughters while Schwick worked long hours. As her children got older, she taught cello and recorder. In addition she continued to play chamber music and joined multiple choral groups, especially loving baroque era music, and building friendships across many different musical communities. She was a passionate flower gardener and brought artistry to this and the many crafts and projects she engaged in. She loved being active, walking with friends, and learning to row crew, a hobby she maintained even in retirement, skulling in the Connecticut River. She was a generous friend and neighbor and loving grandparent. In 2005 she and Schwick moved to Haydenville, Massachusetts, to be nearer to children and younger grandchildren. In 2013 she and Schwick celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was diagnosed with dementia in 2015, and ultimately managed this diagnosis with grace and courage.

Adelheid was predeceased by her husband, Schweickhard von Goeler and two of her four siblings. She is survived by daughter Hanna von Goeler, son-in-law Stanley Jones, and grandchild Lucian Jones of Montclair, NJ; daughter Ruth von Goeler, son-in-law Kelly Slough, and grandchildren Natalie and Brigitte Goeler-Slough of Northampton, MA; and daughter Dorothea von Goeler, son-in-law Peter Lindenauer, and grandchildren Bix and Ursula von Goeler of Northampton, MA. She will be deeply missed.

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Donald MacQueen, Jr.

Donald Edward MacQueen, Jr., died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 71 from complications of ALS. Born in Summit, NJ, to Donald and Betty MacQueen, Don spent his early years in North Plainfield and, from the age of 10, in Bridgewater. As a child, he loved family vacations in northwest New Jersey on Culver Lake and in Vermont at a cluster of rustic cabins on Lake Champlain. Sports were a big part of Don’s early years, and he excelled at baseball, basketball, track, wrestling, and especially football. He was recruited to play football in college and chose to go to Princeton, where he made wonderful friends and continued to excel on the sports fields. He received the Lourie Award for the outstanding freshman football player at Princeton before injuries ended his football career. He also played rugby at Princeton for four years.

Later through friends at Princeton Don met Gay, whom he married in 1981. Theirs was a love story of 45 years, for always each of them was amazed at the good fortune to have found the other. What Don loved most in the world was bringing joy to Gay’s life. Together they raised four sons in West Windsor, NJ. As a father, Don instilled in his sons a love of family, and his children were close to their grandparents and other family members both in New Jersey and in Arkansas. He was especially gratified that by the end of his life, he and Gay had 18 grandchildren. Don knew what he believed in, and as a natural leader by example, he conveyed his convictions to his sons through his actions and his words. He emphasized academic achievement, athletic accomplishment, and responsibility to others, while giving his sons the freedom to discover and pursue their own interests. From his oldest son’s first soccer game in 1987 to two grandsons’ basketball game just days before he died, Don was delighted to offer his family his presence and support in any endeavor, no matter the weather or the distance from home.

Following college graduation, Don worked at Fenn and Fenn, a printing company in New York. After commuting to the city for five years, Don took a new job at Walter B. Howe, an insurance agency in Princeton. Being in Princeton allowed Don the flexibility to spend more time with his sons, and he thrived as a commercial insurance agent. His job was always interesting and challenging as he worked with scores of companies as varied as landscaping firms, small schools, contractors, medical groups, restaurants, and foundations. He spent 36 years at Walter B. Howe, later Howe Insurance Group, the last five as president and co-owner.

For over 30 years, Don was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck, where he served as an elder.

In 2011 Don inherited his mother’s Culver Lake house, built by his grandparents and expanded with his mother’s artistic flair. He and Gay spent a good part of Don’s later years at the lake, making many friends there. They hiked throughout the Kittatinny mountains, and Don loved his work as a trail maintainer in Stokes State Forest, where he volunteered for seven years.

Don never wanted to be the center of attention, and he never needed to let other people know how accomplished he was (although he did occasionally tell people about the “gold star” streak he and Gay maintained for successfully completing the New York Times crossword puzzle, reaching 2,594 consecutive days on the day he died). But people noticed Don, and not just because he was a big man. In any setting people were drawn to him. He was good at most things he did and all that he set his mind to. His quiet confidence and intelligence were clear to those around him. He was a good man.

Don is survived by Gay, his wife of 45 years; sons Edward (Barbara) of West Windsor, NJ; Ian (Danielle Graham) of Santa Monica, CA; Grant (Jessica) of New York, NY; and Henry (Catherine Charnov) of Cambridge, MA; 18 grandchildren, including Donald Edward MacQueen IV; a sister Sara (William) Oderwald of Skillman, NJ; a brother Andrew (Sherry) of Jacksonville, FL; a brother-in-law Steve Shults of Little Rock, AR; a former sister-in-law Patricia MacQueen of Wildwood Crest, NJ; and a niece and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck, 154 South Mill Road, West Windsor, NJ, on Saturday, March 28, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, the Greater Culver Lake Watershed Conservation Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, or a charity of your choice.

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Arthur Moore Bylin

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Moore Bylin, 89, of Skillman, New Jersey. Art died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2026. Husband of Zoe, his partner in love, life, and adventure for 62 years; and loving father to Eric, Jonathan, and Elizabeth, and father in-law to Whitney Bylin, Nancy Bylin, and Jack Cook.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Gustave George and Doris Louise (Moore) Bylin, along with his sister, Barbara Lee, and nephew, Douglas Edward Randlett. He is survived by his niece, Karen Delaney, and her children, Jake and Eliza, as well as eight adoring grandchildren who affectionately called him Poppy: Josephine Cook, Zoë Cook, John Cook III, Miles Bylin, Gustave Bylin, Harrison Bylin, Alexander Bylin, and John Bylin.

Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Art grew up in a close-knit family and worked in the summers with his father in his contracting business. He reflected fondly on his formative years, particularly proud of building with his family their cottage on Little Ossipee Lake in Maine. Art’s academic journey started as a scholarship recruit to Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Art became a good student and excelled athletically, captaining the football team, centering the basketball team to the New England prep B championship, and was stroke on their undefeated New England championship crew team.

Art graduated from Brown University in 1958. He held leadership roles in his fraternity, was vice president of his class, president of the sophomore honorary society, and member of the Brown Key Club. Following his graduation, he was drafted and served honorably earning the Soldier of the Cycle award from the U.S. 1st Army.

He began his post graduate life moving from the east coast to Chicago, where he met the love of his life, Zoe DeLorme. They were married in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on June 27, 1964, marking the beginning of their journey together.

Art’s managerial career advanced rapidly starting as a marketing manager at Hamilton Beach, when the new family lived in Lake Forest, Illinois. They eventually moved to Simsbury, Connecticut, when Art was promoted, where they lived briefly before Art took on a new challenge. Art joined Club Aluminum as a vice president in 1968 and the family moved to Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where Art rose to president. The Bylin family lived for 10 memorable years in Cleveland, and Art became an ardent but long-suffering Indians and Browns fan, and had great memories from the Cleveland Skating Club. In 1979, Art was recruited to be president and chief operating officer of The Lenox Group, and the family found their way to Princeton, New Jersey, where Art and Zoe have lived ever since. His later career included being president and chief executive officer of Prince Sports Group, Fitz and Floyd Inc., and Royal Doulton North America from which he retired at age 72 in 2009. Art had immense pride in the quality of the businesses he worked for and helped build. He greatly enjoyed creating and bringing new products to market, representing first class brands and most importantly building meaningful long-lasting personal relationships.

Art was always active, and among his many interests, he loved to travel, ski, garden, play bridge with Zoe, and boisterously cheer at his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. He delighted in tennis, golf, and paddle tennis at the Bedens Brook Club, Bay Head Yacht Club, and Manasquan River Golf Club and enjoyed serving on the boards of Princeton Day School and The Brown University Sports Foundation, as well as being a member of the Princeton Investment Group and The Old Guard of Princeton.

Art was a man who loved fiercely, treasuring his family and many special friendships across generations, the country and globe. He was a mentor to his children and grandchildren, as well as to many others, sharing his wisdom and life lessons. He had a strong faith and served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church, attending Nassau Presbyterian Church and Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach.

As Art faced cancer, he met the challenge with courage, grace, and dignity and the family extends heartfelt gratitude to his dedicated medical team and caregivers. Art will be remembered for his many accomplishments, as well as his determination, sense of humor, charm, warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Art’s life will be held on April 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this challenging time. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Nassau Presbyterian Church or to the Arm In Arm organization.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.

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Leslie G. Mackinson

Leslie G. Mackinson, 66, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, from ovarian cancer.

Born Leslie Louise Giardino on March 13, 1959, she grew up in Summit, New Jersey, and was among the early co-ed classes at Babson College, class of 1981. She met Jim Mackinson, her husband of 42 years, during her time as controller for Equipco Sales & Rental Corporation. They were married on December 3, 1983, and had three children: James, Daniel, and Margaret. Her family grew in May 2024 with the addition of her daughter-in-law, Danielle.

After leaving Equipco, Leslie became heavily involved in the boards of all three of her children’s schools and went on to be the Transition Counselor at the Cambridge School. She also helped found Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. Through her son Danny, Leslie became passionate about helping kids with learning differences find the best fit for their needs and was founding President of the Cambridge School Parents’ Association. Additionally, she served as a Trustee of both Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart and The Hun School of Princeton. She was also President of the Holy Cross Parents’ Association. Upon moving to Charlotte in 2010, she volunteered with the Augustine Literacy Project and went on to teach at Philips Academy.

Of all her roles, Leslie was a mother first. She never missed a match, game, or recital. Leslie was a tireless advocate for Danny’s health and education. Through that she became a lifeline for many other families with similar needs.

A consummate host, Leslie made everyone feel welcome in her home — whether in Princeton, Charlotte, or in Maine. She fell in love with Downeast Maine in the late 1990s, spending summers on the camp deck presiding over gatherings in full “Maine-chic,” though she was equally in her element on a dance floor in New York City. Her vivacious personality and infectious laugh lit up every room she was in.

A wake will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542.

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Daniel Henry Mackinson

Daniel Henry Mackinson, 37, passed away early Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born on October 7, 1988 in Princeton, New Jersey, Danny attended the Lewis and Cambridge Schools. While there, he volunteered at Hopewell Veterinary Group, quickly becoming known as the consummate animal whisperer. He went on to board at Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, Massachusetts, where he explored his love of the weather (coining “poof-y clouds”) and followed in his father’s footsteps on the basketball team. Danny also spent many weekends visiting his older brother, James, at the College of Holy Cross where he quickly made many lifelong friends of his own. He spent his summers in Downeast Maine with James, their sister Margaret, and many cousins — where he enjoyed kayaking, tending fires, and was an early pioneer of the cold plunge. After moving to Charlotte in 2010 with his mother (Leslie) and father (Jim), Danny began working at The Original Pancake House, where he was a beloved fixture for over 10 years.

Danny looked for every opportunity to help those around him and showed his love in uniquely thoughtful ways. He served as his neighborhood’s unofficial IT expert, a reliable source of advance storm warnings in your area (he always had tabs on The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore), and the one person guaranteed to remind you about Daylight Saving Time.

Despite facing many challenges throughout his life, Danny maintained a quiet stoicism, an earnest smile, and an unconquerable positivity. These qualities, along with his selfless love for his family and friends, made him a warm light in the lives of those who were lucky enough to know him.

A wake will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Daniel’s name to Achilles International (achillesinternational.org); checks may be made payable to:

Achilles International, 57 West 57th Street, Suite 1702, NY, NY 10019.

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Effie Y. H. Chen

Effie Y. H. Chen, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, with family by her side. Effie was born in Chiaohsi, Taiwan, in 1935 and was one of eight siblings.

Effie attended Shi Da University in Taipei and briefly taught middle school in Taipei after graduating. She met her husband James Chen while teaching. They both shared the dream of graduate study in the U.S. and they became engaged shortly before James left to begin a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. Effie moved from Taiwan to Philadelphia in 1958 to attend Drexel University, where she received two master’s degrees, in Nutrition and in Library Science. Effie and James married in 1959 and during the early years of their marriage she completed her graduate studies while James completed his PhD.

Effie was a resident of Princeton since the late 1960s. She worked for over 25 years at Princeton University as a librarian in the Gest Collection and Firestone Library. In her retirement, she found fulfillment in travel, gardening, and the joys of becoming a grandmother. Multilingual throughout her life, Effie moved naturally between Taiwanese, Japanese, and Mandarin, often in a single conversation. She even dabbled in some German and French in her later years.

Effie shared her love of good food and cooking with her family. Her dumpling nights with her grandchildren will forever be fondly remembered. Despite being separated by distance and time, she maintained deep lifelong ties with her siblings, nieces, nephews, and childhood friends in Taiwan, while continuing to form new friendships in the Princeton community into her 90s.

Effie will be deeply missed by her family. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey Chen, Bernice Chen (Scott Alcott), and Clarice Chen (Brian Edgecombe); her grandchildren, Gavin Alcott, Zoe Alcott, Avery Peterson, Seamus Edgecombe, and Quinn Edgecombe; her sisters Shizu Chen and Getusubai Ju; her brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Yoko Chen; and many other in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Effie was predeceased by James, her husband of 44 years; her eldest grandson, Jeremy Peterson; her sisters Ann Hsu, Pi Lan, and Su Lan; and brothers Keiyu Chuang and Shigai Chuang.

The family is planning a celebration of Effie’s life to be held in the spring or summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Effie’s memory may be made to penndentalmedicine.org/give. Memorial notifications may be sent to the family at effiegekka@hotmail.com. Extend condolences at TheKimbleFuneralHome.com.

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Dominic J. Dalle Nogare

Dominic passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, with his brother Pete at his side after a brief illness.

Dominic was born on February 10, 1955, in Princeton, NJ, to Pietro and Katherine (Boyd) Dalle Nogare. He attended St. Paul’s School in Princeton and graduated from Notre Dame High School (Class of 1973). He then attended college at Mercer County Community College and graduated from Trenton State College (TCNJ). He worked for over 30 years with the Mercer County Library System Lawrence Headquarters Branch. He also volunteered for many years with the Historical Society of Princeton (Bainbridge House).

Dominic enjoyed going to outdoor markets and driving his Jeep vehicles through the back woods of New Jersey. He was an avid member of the Grass Roots Jeep Club. Dominic also enjoyed the many summers he spent in West Brookfield, MA, with his friends at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fullam touring museums and historical sites.

Dominic is preceded in death by his parents and his dear friends, Sally Drake and Linda Burrows. He is survived by his brother Peter Dalle Nogare of Princeton, NJ, and many close friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Parish, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Saint Paul Parish or Mercer County Library System, Friends of the Library, Lawrence Branch.

Extend condolences and share memories at TheKimbleFuneralHome.com.

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Gloria Elizabeth “Bettie” Wright

Gloria Elizabeth “Bettie” Wright, 101, of Princeton, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Penn Medicine Princeton Hospital Hospice Unit.

Born in Princeton, NJ, Bettie was a lifelong Princeton resident. Bettie was the middle child of seven born to Henry B. Warren and Olive Kinsey Warren. This raucous and gleeful home environment formed her compassion and playfulness.

Bettie was predeceased by her parents, her husband Albert J. Wright, and her siblings Richard, Doris, Russell, Milicent, Lois, and Sallie. She is survived by her son, Christopher Wright and his wife Karen; her daughter, Phyllis Wright; her grandchildren, Dawn, Chris Jr., Justin, and Timothy; her great-grandchildren, Ethan, Justin Jr., Catie, Stephen, Austin, Chase, Allie, and Riley; and niece Susan Cimerola, nephews Bruce, Robert, and Todd Meneely.

Bettie’s life was rich with love. Her family, friends, and neighbors remember her as a kind, generous, and gentle woman. She was an artist whose college life was shortened by WW2 and the need for women to work for the War effort. For her part, she made parachutes. In the 11 decades she lived through many changes but was steady in her love of Faith, Family, and her community. Bettie was an associate for 19 years for Princeton Bank, which is now PNC. She loved to walk and enjoyed the town of Princeton. She was a lover of animals and supported many causes in her lifetime. As an active member of the Princeton Getaway Club, she and her husband Albert enjoyed many international and regional trips. She enjoyed many years as a member of the ladies auxiliary of Hook and Ladder Fire Company where Albert was a volunteer firefighter. Bettie was an avid reader, artist, crafter, furniture restorer, sewer, and knitter. She loved the thrill of the hunt at garage and estate sales where she purchased most of her teapot collection. For the past 2+ years she lived at Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction where her smiles and morning walks through the grounds cheered many.

The family thanks all of mom’s angels here on earth. You know who you are!

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., with a dinner at 5 p.m. at an area restaurant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bettie’s name may be made to: SAVE (savehomelessanimals.org); Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad (pfars.org/about-us).

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The Honorable Russell W. Annich, Jr.

The Honorable Russell W. Annich, Jr., 85, passed away on February 14, 2026 in Skillman, N.J.

Russ was born in Philadelphia but spent his whole life in New Jersey. The son of Elizabeth and Russell W. Annich, Sr., he grew up in Trenton, where his father was pastor of the Bethany Presbyterian Church. The manse in which he grew up now houses a nonprofit community resource called Bethany House of Hospitality, to which he enjoyed returning as a guest at their welcoming dinners and picnics over the years.

Russ went to Trenton High School, and then on to Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. As a loyal Maroon Club member, he has enjoyed returning there for football games over years. He then attended Rutgers/Newark Law School where he was an editor of the Law Review.

As a lawyer, Russ was proud to have been recruited by McCarter and English in Newark, where he believed himself to be their first non-Ivy League hire. He then moved to Princeton and joined the law firm of Mason, Griffen and Pierson, before partnering with Carchman, Annich, Sochor, and Schuster.

He served as Municipal Court Judge of Princeton from 1991 to his retirement in 2009. There, he was known for his extensive legal knowledge, sound decisions, wisdom, and fairness. Police officers and defendants alike would approach him at Pizza Star to express their appreciation of his judgments.

He was a member of numerous professional associations and was particularly committed to his role as Chair for the NJ Lawyers and Judges Assistance Programs.

In addition, Russ was involved in many community activities. He served on the Board of Trustees for the YMCA, Princeton Community Housing, and Association for Advancement of Mental Health, and was most devoted to the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. He also served as a Ruling Elder for Mission and Outreach in the Nassau Presbyterian Church where he was a longtime member.

In his lawyering days, Russ’s great escape and his passion was to take his fishing boat “Pooh Bah” way out to the canyon off the Jersey Shore, and to do some very serious fishing with his friends, or to take a boating excursion to Block Island with his son Charlie. In the winter, his passion turned to skiing.

After his retirement, Russ remained active in his community and church. He also became an avid dancer, partnering with his wife Wendy in recitals at Broadway Ballroom, dance weekends at Mohonk, and ballroom dancing on the Queen Mary. He enjoyed traveling, and was particularly fond of hanging out at the Jersey Shore, especially Avalon. His love for golden retrievers was legendary, and included breeding and showing them, and just plain loving them, especially Mischief, then Toaster, then Mango.

Russ is survived by his wife, Dr. Wendy Matthews; his son Charlie Annich of Portland, Oregon; and his two sisters, Janet Winther of Flemington, New Jersey, and Rev. Lois Annich (Rev. Richard Israel) of Shaker Heights, Ohio; his nephews, Peter Winther (Angela), Chris Winther (Gabriel), and Tim Israel (Sarah Ceurvorst); his dear niece, Molly Paul (Tyler); and his step-daughter, Avery Matthews (Alex). Russ will be missed forever by his family and his many friends and colleagues. His intellect, his wit, his empathy, and his loyalty will not be forgotten.

Russ courageously faced several medical challenges during the last years of his life, never allowing them to define him. His wife, Wendy was his constant support and the true love of his life.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church on April 12, his birthday. Donations may be sent to Arm In Arm which helps feed, shelter, and employ our neighbors in need (1 North Johnston Avenue, Suite A230, Hamilton, NJ, or arminarm.org).