Robert Hallock
PLUMSTED Robert I. Hallock, of New Egypt, died Oct. 21 at his home. He was 81.
Born in Southampton, N.Y., he was a resident of New Egypt since 1952.
Mr. Hallock was a farmer, operating “Hallock’s U-Pick Farm” in New Egypt with his family for over 50 years.
He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 455 in New Egypt and a former member of the New Egypt Elks Lodge. He had been active with the Cub Scouts and was a former director of the Tri-County Auction in Hightstown for several years.
Brother of the late Leonard Hallock, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Blanche (Fischer) Hallock; a daughter, Deborah (Hallock) Grover of New Egypt; four sons, Douglas Hallock, Robert A. Hallock and wife Sue, Charles Hallock and wife Tricia, all of New Egypt, and Peter Hallock and wife Regina of Coco Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Lenore Fitzpatrick of Florida and Gwendolyn Hallock of Robbinsville; six grandchildren, Jessica Pullen, Jennalee, Danielle and Stacey Hallock and Christopher and Crystal Grover; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday. Burial was in Assumption Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Egypt First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 368, New Egypt, NJ 08533 or to the New Egypt Vol. Fire Co., P.O. Box 177, New Egypt, NJ 08533.
William O’Connor
HAMILTON Dr. William J. O’Connor died Oct. 23. He was 68.
He was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., by his mother Augusta Betts and grandmother Augusta Beinlich. He lived most of his life in New Jersey, including over 30 years in Upper Freehold.
Dr. O’Connor received a bachelor’s degree in business from New York University and a master’s and Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University. For more than 30 years, he was a psychologist in the Hamilton area, specializing in child and couples psychology. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 11 years ago, he found his passion in the arts, focusing first on photography and more recently on painting.
He is survived by his mother Augusta Betts; four children, Deborah, Matthew, Sean and Ryan; his grandson, David; his son-in-law, George; daughter-in-law Monica; and his long-time friend Julie Monaghan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday. Burial was at the Cream Ridge Cemetery, Burlington Path, Upper Freehold.
Memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’ Research.

