YANKAUER--Margaret Bonny, 80, of Ramsey, NJ, succumbed peacefully to cancer on January 15, 2016 with her sons by her side. Ms. Yankauer was born on April 12, 1935 in New York City to Eva (Slifka) and Leonard Berger. She attended Bronx High School of Science and Smith College. Known to her family and friends as Bonny, she was an expert collector and purveyor of fine vintage costume jewelry such as Trifari, Haskel, and Hollycraft. She was a frequent exhibitor at the Triple Pier antique show in Manhattan and was sought out by a wide range of domestic and international buyers from Europe and Asia. Her former husband, Theodore Yankauer III, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Jeff and his partner Elaina Caola; son Stephen; daughter-in-law Rachel Schnoll and her three beloved grandchildren Sarah, Theodore and Benjamin. She is also survived by her partner and dear friend Dr. Jack Block with whom she shared the last years of her life. A service was held on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2pm at Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Gone and will not be forgotten, memories live on in the hearts and prayers of all who knew and loved her, as she R.I.P God bless
January 20, 2016
Bonny - You and I met when I was 16 years old in Brimfield. I admired your drive and fine taste in jewelry and greatly appreciated the potential you saw in me. Once moving to New York; You and I enjoyed trading jewelry for 15 years. What I will miss the most is meeting you at the cafe at Neiman Marcus in NJ for lunch and purchasing treasures from you. Rest in peace Bonny - you greatly impacted the growth of my career and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Jon Krawiec
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Jon Krawiec
January 17, 2016
Good by, dear Bonnie. Enjoyed having dinner with Jack and you at tango, many times.
You will be missed. Love, Adrienne Burton
Adrienne Burton
January 17, 2016
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