Dr. Robert N. Dunn, Marilyn E. Bojarski, Thomas C. Perks Sr., Murray Stolpen, Marcia A. Owens, Fredrick F. Frintner
Dr. Robert N. Dunn
Orthopaedic surgeon
Dr. Robert N. Dunn of Princeton died Sunday at University Hospital at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, N.Y. He was 63.
An orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Dunn was appointed attending orthopaedic surgeon and was later named chairman of orthopaedic surgery at The Medical Center at Princeton from 1991 to 2002.
Born in Orange, he was a graduate of The Choate School, Harvard University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, where he received his medical degree.
He started his internship at mixed surgical, The Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, and was resident of general surgery there. He was an assistant resident, resident and Junior Annie C. Kane Fellow, and was chief resident and Senior Annie C. Kane Fellow, Orthopaedic Surgery, The New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.
He was a visiting clinical fellow, instructor, associate and assistant clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University.
He was licensed as a physician in New York, Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina and Maine.
Dr. Dunn was certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and was the co-author of "The Role of Fusion in Lumbar Disc Disease" Seminars in Spine Surgery.
He was a senior aviation medical examiner and aircraft accident examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. He was also a pilot who held air transport and licenses in both multi- and single-engine aircraft and logged over 5,000 hours of flying time.
His memberships included diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners; New Jersey Medical Society; Mercer County Medical Society; New Jersey Orthopaedic Society; fellow, American College of Surgeons; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; and Aerospace Medical Society.
Son of the late George W. and Anne Dunn, he is survived by his wife, Anna-Lena J. Dunn; son and daughter-in-law George M. and Colleen E. Dunn of Boston; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Jim Parker of Richmond, Va.; niece Becky; and nephews David and Jay.
The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Princeton University Chapel.
Burial will be in Rangeley Cemetery, Rangeley, Maine.
Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rangeley Regional Health Center, P.O. Box 722, Rangeley, ME 04970.
Marilyn E. Bojarski
Retired state worker
WEST WINDSOR Marilyn E. Bojarski died Friday at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia of pancreatic cancer. She was 67.
Born in Trenton, she was a lifelong Mercer County resident.
Mrs. Bojarski retired from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
She taught piano and voice lessons for over 40 years.
She was an active member of St. David the King Roman Catholic Church and sang in the choir with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed bingo, karaoke and trips to Atlantic City.
Daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Naples Pellegrino, sister of the late Joseph and Peter Pellegrino, she is survived by her husband of 40 years, George M. Bojarski of West Windsor; daughters and sons-in-law Kimberly M. and Michael Cushman and Brenda G. Bojarski and Philip Shaner; brother Lawrence Pellegrino; grandsons Christopher M. and Nicholas G. Cushman; best friend Susie Worrall; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. David the King Roman Catholic Church, 1 New Village Road, West Windsor, with the Rev. Timothy Capewell officiating.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton.
Calling hours are 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. David the King Roman Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. David the King Roman Catholic Church, 1 New Village Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550.
Arrangements are by Saul Colonial Home, Hamilton.
Thomas C. Perks Sr.
Mason and tile contractor
Thomas C. Perks Sr. of Princeton died Thursday at home. He was 96.
Born in Gloucester County, he spent his younger years in Venice, Calif., with his mother and two brothers. In his mid-teens, he was sent to Princeton to learn the mason trade from his grandfather, Charles Salzman, and uncles Albert and Bill Salzman.
He was the founder of Thomas C. Perks Inc., mason and tile contractors, remaining with the business until his retirement in the early 1970s, when he was succeeded by his two sons, Tom Jr. and Larry.
Son of the late Gertrude Salzman and Henry Perks, brother of the late Henry Jr. and Carl, husband of the late Helen Parriski Perks, to whom he was married 57 years, father of the late Tom Jr., who died in 1988, he is survived by his son, Larry and his friend, Mary Pelc, both of Princeton; daughter-in-law Barbara Perks of Plainsboro; grandchildren and their spouses Cindy and Bob Bik of Iowa, Sheila and Frank Fischer of Pennsylvania, Laura and Jim Gavalchin of Robbinsville and Randall and Nubis Perks of Florida; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton.
Entombment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 529, Princeton, NJ 08542.
Murray Stolpen
Retired salesman
MONTGOMERY Murray Stolpen died Monday at Stonebridge at Montgomery. He was 88.
Born in New York City, he was a former Hampton Borough resident.
He was a retired salesman for Austen Display Co. in New York City.
He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of B’nai B’rith.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Haber Stolpen; daughter and son-in-law Joan Stolpen and Dr. Jeffrey Hofman of Princeton; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038.
Marcia A. Owens
Retired from Hillier International
EWING Marcia A. Owens died Friday at Care One at Ewing. She was 67.
Born in Baltimore, she was a resident of Ewing for the past 40 years.
She was a senior associate at Hillier International in West Windsor. She was employed at Hillier for 38 years before retiring.
Miss Owens was a graduate of Rutgers University.
She was devoted to her cat, Gypsy.
Daughter of the late George and Margaret Nelson Owens, companion of the late John Holland, she is survived by several dear friends including Sharon Dunham of Robbinsville, Arlene Pancione of West Windsor, Judy Fair, Carol and Ed Krakowski all of Ewing Township, and Bob and Barbara Hillier of New Hope, Pa.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing.
Burial will follow at Ewing Cemetery.
Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the Trenton Animal Shelter, 72 Escher St., Trenton, NJ 08609.
Fredrick F. Frintner
Former Montgomery resident
MOUNT LAUREL Fredrick Frank Frintner died Sunday. He was 84.
He was a former Montgomery Township resident.
He was a pharmacist for many years at Mercer Medical Center in Trenton.
He was a former commander and chaplain of American Legion Post 339 in Hopewell, a member of Temple Lodge 173 Free and Accepted Masons, and served as congregational president of Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Brunswick. At the time of his death, he was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Moorestown.
He served in the Navy during World War II and was a graduate of the Rutgers College of Pharmacy.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gallmeyer Frintner; daughters Janice Jost of Benton, Pa., Joyce Poff of Succasunna and Valerie Schonewald of Simpsonville, S.C.; son James Frintner of Moorestown; brother William Frintner of Alabama; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church at a later date.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Flowers are not requested.
Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Home, Moorestown.

