Judith Zwaaf, of Hopwell, NJ, passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 82.
Born in Princeton, NJ, Judy grew up in Rocky Hill and attended Princeton High School. She earned a bachelor’s in history from Gettysburg College and a Master in Library Science from Rutgers University. She lived most of her life in Hopewell, NJ with her late husband of 53 years, Allan.
Judy worked for 41 years in the Princeton Regional Schools as a librarian, first at her alma mater Princeton High School, and then at Little Brook School until her retirement. She enjoyed connecting with students and helping them find the resources they were looking for.
Judy loved horses, which is how she met her husband. Their love of horses was passed on to their daughter, Katrina. In addition, they also shared interests in history and antiques, and they discovered antique shops wherever they went. Judy also shared her husband’s love of antique cars, their two Franklins and Mustang being her favorites.During her retirement she volunteered at the Hopewell Public Library and the Hopewell Museum. She will be remembered for her kindness and her smile.
Judy is survived by her daughter Katrina Zwaaf and son-in-law Geoffrey Wood.
Funeral services are Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 AM at Highland Cemetery located at 95 Hopewell-Wertsville Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
Memorial contributions are respectfully requested to be sent to the Hopewell Museum https://thehopewellmuseum.org/
Hi Katrina,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your mother’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. She sounded like a remarkable woman, and I know how much she meant to you.
With sympathy,
Li Sun