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Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • November 13, 2013
est Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 -- Attention: Stephanie
McCaw. Obituaries
Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or Operation Mobilisation,
OM USA, P.O. Box 444, Tyrone, GA 30290.
John A. ‘Clark’ Bamrick
Doris Margaret Conklin of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of
Waldwick, died Oct. 29. She was 90. She is survived by
her children Peggy Mader, Stanley Jr. (Bud), Donald, and
Douglas. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren, and her sister Carol Chamberlain.
Frank Palmeri of Saddle River died Nov. 2. He was 89.
He is survived by his wife Marie, and his children Paul,
Elena, William, Angela and their families. Memorial dona-
tions may be made to a local food bank.
Mary Virginia Dorn
Simon K. “Sy,” Schaffler of the Lockwood Folly Com-
munity in Supply, North Carolina, formerly of Ramsey,
died Oct. 25. He was 74. Before retiring, he was a financial
compliance officer. He is survived by his wife Charlotte
McVeigh Schaffler and his children Keith Schaffler of San
Diego, California and Laura Michaelis and Leigh Finn,
both of Oakland. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son James Schaffler. Arrange-
ments were made by Brunswick Funeral Service in North
Carolina. Memorial donations may be made to Lower Cape
Fear Hospice, Brunswick House, 1414 Physicians Drive,
Wilmington, NC 28401.
John A. “Clark” Bamrick of Ramsey, formerly of Wood-
cliff Lake, died Nov. 3. He was 75. He was a graduate of
All Hallows High School in Bronx, New York and the Uni-
versity of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. He worked in the gar-
ment industry, culminating in his position as director of
merchandising and president of New York offices of Kell-
wood Company, before retiring in 1994. During retirement,
he drove a limo for Airbrook Limo Co. He is survived by
his children Eileen Bamrick of Westwood, Michael Bam-
rick of Ramsey, and Murph Bamrick of Ramsey, and three
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Maureen
(nee Murphy). Arrangements were made by Robert Spear-
ing Funeral Home Inc. in Park Ridge.
Henry ‘Hank’ Belcolle
Henry “Hank” Belcolle of Ramsey died Nov. 3. He was
81. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He
graduated from Paterson Central High School and received
an associate degree from Bergen Community College.
He served with the New Jersey State Police for 28 years,
achieving the rank of lieutenant. He was in charge of the
New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex – New Jersey
State Police Unit for five years before his retirement. He
then became the chief of security for Sheraton Meadow-
lands Hotel in East Rutherford. He was involved with the
Ramsey Baseball Association and the Ramsey Junior Foot-
ball Association for many years. He was a former president
of the Ramsey Baseball Association and a former coach in
both the Tiny Tim and Little League Programs. He served
as the equipment manager for the Ramsey Football Associ-
ation. He is survived by his wife Alexandra “Sandra” (nee
Canavan) and his children Eileen, Hank, and Christopher.
He is also survived by two grandsons. Arrangements were
made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in
Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Cardiac and
Renal Programs at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Peter Braunius
Peter Braunius of Midland Park died Nov. 3. He was
85. He was a building contractor and the owner of Brau-
nius Brothers, Inc. in Midland Park. He was an elder and
deacon at Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park. He
had been a leader of the Christian Services Boys Brigade,
a member of the board at the Holland Christian Home in
North Haledon, the board of adjustment in Midland Park,
and the Ridgewood Board of Appeals. He is survived by
his wife Harriet Braunius (nee Beekman), and his children
John P., Mark T., Paul D., and James P. Braunius. He is also
survived by 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, his
sister Jeanette Jeffer and her husband Donald, and his sis-
ters-in-law Shirley Beekman, Ann Braunius, and Gertrude
Braunius. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Ver-
meulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial dona-
tions may be made to Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect
Doris Margaret Conklin
Mary Virginia Dorn, nee Kendall, of Saddle River, for-
merly of Demarest and Milford, Pennsylvania, died Nov. 5.
She had been the owner of D&D Hardware in Demarest.
She is survived by her children William and Richard. She is
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grand-
children. She was predeceased by her husband Edmund
and her grandson Jeffrey. Arrangements were made by
Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly. Memorial donations may
be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1160 US
22, Central Pointe 2, Suite 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Norman Lazer
Norman Lazer of Mahwah died Oct. 30. He was 53.
He worked for the New York City Board of Education for
22 years, first as a special education teacher and then as a
school coordinator in the Bronx. In 2009, he won an award
for his exceptional service and dedication to his students,
their parents and the staff of P.S. 723. He is survived by his
wife Nancy and his children Justin, Jasmine, and Ariyana.
He is also survived by his parents Marion and Misha Lazer,
and his siblings Stephen and Sari.
John Locola
John Locola of North Haledon, formerly of Ridgewood,
died Nov. 2. He was 39. He was previously self-employed
and most recently worked at the Market Basket in Franklin
Lakes. He was an attendee of Grace Church in Ridgewood.
He is survived by his parents Jacqueline and Robert Locola
of North Haledon. He is also survived by sisters Pamela
Locola of Hawthorne and Kimberly Savino of Hawthorne
and two nieces and a nephew. Arrangements were made by
Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial dona-
tions may be made to Star of Hope Mission, 34 Broadway,
Paterson, NJ 07505.
Hilary Adele Marousek
Hilary Adele Marousek, nee Beckmann, of Saddle River,
formerly of Dumont, died Oct. 29. She was 91. Before mar-
riage, she was a secretary for the United States Government.
She was a member of Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in
Bergenfield, where she was a member of the Priscilla Guild
and Altar Guild. She held office in the Dumont Woman’s
Club and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. She is
survived by her daughter Kathy Ploszaj and two grand-
daughters. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard.
Memorial donations may be made to Life Source Services
Hospice, 230 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 307, Paramus,
NJ 07652 or the Center for Food Action, 192 West Demar-
Frank Palmeri
Simon K. ‘Sy’ Schaffler
James Robert Sweeney
James Robert Sweeney of Franklin Lakes died Nov. 2.
He was 83. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Before retiring, he was a process engineer with JR Swee-
ney Associates in Franklin Lakes. He was a parishioner of
Most Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Franklin Lakes,
and a member of the Franklin Lakes Seniors and the VFW.
He is survived by his children Cathy Patterson of West
Milford, Mary Maziarski of Sparta, and Carol Sweeney
of Spring Lake Heights. He is also survived by six grand-
children. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Sweeney
(nee Lenger). Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat
Vermeulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial
donations may be made to Eva’s Kitchen, 393 Main Street,
Paterson, New Jersey 07501.
Mary Tackach
Mary Tackach, nee Rakochy, of Allendale died Oct. 28.
She was 97. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-
Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey.
Kathryn J. ‘Kay’ Ten Kate
Kathryn J. “Kay” Ten Kate of North Haledon, formerly
of Wyckoff, died Nov. 3. She was 91. She was a charter
member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in
Wyckoff, and was a member of the Protection Fire Com-
pany #1 Ladies Auxiliary in Wyckoff. She is survived
by her children James Ten Kate Jr. of Conover, North
Carolina, Peter Ten Kate of Wyckoff, and Carol Byma of
Wyckoff. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband Jim. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat
Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be
made to Eastern Christian School Association, 50 Oak-
wood Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 or the Cedar Hill
Christian Reformed Church Legacy Fund, 422 Cedar Hill
Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.