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| Marge at her 90th |
Marjorie L. Riley, 91, of Califon Borough died on December
8, 2012. She passed peacefully at home
in the company of her son Gary K. Armbruster of Cranford, and her daughter
Marilyn J. Armbruster and son-in-law George Conk of New York City. Born on August 4, 1921 in Roselle, to
Gertrude and Ernest Hanson, she was a long time resident of Scotch Plains where
she raised a family with her late husband Hans L. Armbruster. He enlisted in the United States Army for the duration of World War II, served in the
Philippines, and was honorably discharged with
the rank of Sergeant.
Marjorie’s second husband the late Vernon Riley, Jr. was a
native of Califon, and member of the Fire Department. Mrs. Riley was a stalwart volunteer at the
Top of the Barn, Califon United Methodist Church, and regularly served as a poll
watcher in the Borough. She was predeceased
by her sister Charlotte Murray and is survived by her elder sister Dorothy
Johnson. She is fondly remembered by Theresa
Conk, daughter of Marilyn, by Charlotte’s son Thomas Murray, Dorothy’s children
Deborah Meehan, Charles Johnson, and Robert Johnson. She is also warmly remembered by Vernon’s
daughter Diane Conlin and his grandchildren Patrick, Shiree, and Shaena.
The family is grateful for the end of life care
provided by the staff of Anita’s Angels, and the Hospice staff of Hunterdon
Medical Center.
Viewing will be held 7 – 9 PM on Friday December 14, and
memorial service 9:30 AM sharp Saturday
December 15 at Coughlin Funeral Home, 15 Academy Street, Califon, NJ 07830; followed
by interment at Fairview Cemetery, 1100 East Broad Street, 1100 East Broad Street, Westfield 07090.
