Dawn Cooper Rosso

Dawn Cooper Rosso, 72, of Skillman, NJ, died peacefully at Princeton Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.

Born October 12, 1952 in Schenectady, NY, to the late Rev. Dr. Jack Cooper and his wife Jean, Dawn spent her youth in Belle Mead, NJ. While attending Princeton High School Dawn met her future husband, Mark Rosso. Dawn graduated from Dickinson College in 1974 with a B.A. in English and from Rider University in 1978 with a master’s degree in business administration. Dawn pursued a career in marketing in the telecommunications industry for 30 years, retiring as Sr. Vice President of InterSearch Marketing Research Corp in 2008.

Dawn valued time with family, regularly visiting her parents in Pennington, NJ, and siblings in upstate NY, Virginia, and Texas. She enjoyed activities with her many friends and kept in close contact with her extended family of Coopers, Ritchies, and Rossos.

A great lover of the arts, especially live theatre, Dawn spent many weekends in New York city enjoying every cultural adventure time would allow. She was also an avid traveler, having visited all seven continents which included a very eventful boat ride in Antarctica with Mark.

After retirement Dawn kept busy not only with the arts and travel, but also with classes in music and languages as well as volunteering with the Dickinson Admissions Volunteer Society and Princeton University Art Museum.

Dawn is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years Mark Rosso, her sisters Deborah Kruesi and Ruth Sawin, her brother John Cooper, nieces Larissa Kruesi and Elizabeth Sawin, and nephew Austin Kruesi.

Memorial contributions to S.A.V.E. Princeton are appreciated.

A memorial service celebrating Dawn’s life will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Ted S. Strempack

Ted S. Strempack, 81, of Princeton, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024.

Born and educated in Millville, NJ, Ted graduated from Millville HS, Stockton University with a degree in art and advertising design, and a Master’s in Education from Seton Hall University.

He was a gifted athlete whose ability earned him football scholarships to the University of Memphis and Louisiana College. After college, he played professionally for the Philadelphia Bulldogs.

Ted joined the NJ State Police in 1967, retiring as a Captain after 30 years of service. A talented artist, he worked for many years as their composite artist.

Ted had so much talent and many varied interests and accomplishments. He owned several antique stores in Atlantic County, he built and ran his marina, and was an active volunteer and board member for several organizations for many years. He had an undeniable presence and was our family’s and everyone else’s go-to guy, always willing to help with any project — plan it, build it, fix it, or whatever it took to get the job done. Great advice was dispensed along the way, but only if one asked.

He loved visiting art museums as well as traveling extensively.

Predeceased by his parents Stanley and Katherine Strempack and his sister Joan Meinzer, Ted is survived by his wife, Susan, his daughter Kymberly Clark, his son Guy Strempack (Joy), and his three beloved granddaughters, Taylor Clark, Cameryn Clark, and Mia Strempack as well as his brother-in-law, Rob Murphy, numerous cousins, and lifelong friends.

Arrangements are being handled by the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation (tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=3049).

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Barrie Joan Kale

Barrie Joan Kale passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Born on November 29, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and lived most of her life in Lawrenceville.

Barrie graduated from Princeton High School and worked at Opinion Research Corporation and Princeton Radiology for many years. She was a longtime member of the Nassau Club and Present Day Club, where she held various roles. One of Barrie’s many talents was bringing people together; she had a unique gift for building meaningful relationships and inspiring a sense of belonging among everyone.

Barrie was a member of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church. Growing up, her family was active in the church, and she continued this tradition by participating in many programs and serving on countless committees.

Barrie was a loving, kind, and generous person to everyone. She thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and nurturing old friendships. Above all, she adored her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Known to her grandchildren as “Emmy,” Barrie was overjoyed when her great-granddaughter was named Emmeline “Emmy” Jane in her honor.

Barrie was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Kale, and brother-in-law, Ed Morris.

Surviving are daughter Lynn Brown (Jeff) and son Rob Chibbaro; grandchildren Eric Brown (fiancé Suzannah), Elizabeth Comisac (Michael), and Caroline Brown (fiancé Joseph), Derek and Alex Chibbaro; and great-granddaughter Emmeline “Emmy” Jane Comisac. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Beth Morris, a brother, Doug Kale (Wendy), and several nieces and nephews.

Barrie will be greatly missed by her family and countless number of friends.

A memorial service is scheduled at Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m.

If you wish to donate in Barrie’s memory, a fund has been set up to benefit the NICU at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, where her great-granddaughter received excellent care. Please visit give.providence.org/inw/nicu and add Barrie’s name in the “tribute information,” or make a check out to Providence Inland Northwest Foundation, 101 W 8th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99204.