Hilda H. Durbetaki, 82, a Princeton area resident for over 50 years, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her residence.

Born on November 11, 1928 in Rochester NY, Hilda attended Saint Agnes High School and Nazareth College both in Rochester.

She met her husband, Antony J. Durbetaki in Rochester and happily settled into family life with her 'Mrs.' degree. Besides being a nature lover, Hilda tended to many cats, dogs, deer and other creatures throughout her life. But above all else, she loved her family and her granddaughter.

Hilda was predeceased by her husband Antony J. Durbetaki in 1994, her sister Roberta Post and her parents, Prudence and Jacob Hasbrouck. She is survived by her son Antony J. Durbetaki and his wife, Betty, of Orlando, FL, her four daughters; Hilda Martini and her husband, Jerry, of Hamilton, NJ, Alexandra P. Durbetaki and her partner, Harry Fleming, of Pipersville, PA, Katharine A. Durbetaki of Princeton, NJ and Sophia A. Durbetaki and her fiancé Martin J. Nally of Titusville, NJ, a granddaughter Maxine A. Durbetaki of Hamilton, NJ, her niece Amy Cleveland of South Dakota, Sarah Pell-Stires and Alison Pell-Helms who she also considered a part of her family, as well as many other extended family members and friends. Hilda will be sadly missed by all.

After private funeral services, Hilda was laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton Twp., NJ

Memorial contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society, 3076 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 or at cancer.org are appreciated.