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BARTHOLF
Lillian E. (Varian), of Closter, daughter of the late Elliott F. Varian and Lillian E. Logan, passed away on January 25, 2013. She was born on April 1, 1926 in Union City, New Jersey and was a descendant of some of the earliest families to settle in New York City and Scarsdale, New York. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Howard C. Bartholf, and her loving brother George E. Varian.
Mrs. Bartholf grew up in Cresskill and was a 1944 graduate of Tenafly High School. During World War II she worked for the Home Insurance Company in New York City. After marrying her husband, Howard, in May 1946, she raised her family in Bergenfield before moving to Closter in 1954. She would later work for the Closter School system as a teacher's aide and assistant at Hillside school until her retirement. As she raised her children, she took an active part in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Closter.
Mrs. Bartholf is survived by her son Howard E. Bartholf and wife Janet of Richmond, Virginia; and daughters Linda E. Grieco and husband Richard of Cameron Park, California; Barbara A. Kohlberger and husband Peter of Warwick, New York; and Jeanne E. Martin and husband Clifford of Haworth. She is also survived by her loving sister Dorothy Gillespie of Old Tappan, and close cousin Rosemarie Bruning of Cresskill, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was a loving grandmother to Stephen, Ryan, and Scott, Richard and Russell, Lisa and Laura, Clifford and Kathryn, Robert, Brian, Timothy, and Paul, as well as 15 great- grandchildren.
Special thanks to the staff of CareOne at Valley, Community Hospice, nieces Donna Rivera and Margaret Gillespie, close friends Edith Preiss, and Kurt and Lisa Vreeland, for the loving care they rendered.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Moritz Funeral Home, Closter. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service, Tuesday 10:30 AM at the First Congregational Church, Haworth, with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, 100 Madison Ave., Suite 3, Westwood, NJ 07675.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Bartholf
Jane Keitel
February 7, 2013
Jeanne and Family: I don't know who is prettier - you or your mom! Thinking of you all during this difficult time. You are not alone and so very much loved.
February 6, 2013
Love to you, from your family in Vermont.
Please know that I think of you, in your time of sorrow.
Always,
Aimee Dell (Varian) Congdon
Claudia Piano
February 2, 2013
Dear Jeanne and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times. God bless your Mom and your family.
The Piano Family
Christine Brophy
January 29, 2013
Dear Skippy, Linda, Barbara, Jeanne and families: Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mom. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Love, the Brophy Family
Gloria Pause
January 29, 2013
To the Bartholf Family,
I share in your grief today for the loss of your dear mother. Lil was a longtime wonderful friend and I will miss her greatly.
Gloria Pause and Family
Randy Clipp
January 27, 2013
Dear Howard,
We are praying for you at Monument Heights Church during this difficult time. We know you will miss your mom, but we are glad that she is now with her Savior. God bless you!
Lisa and Doug Thompson
January 27, 2013
Dear Jeanne, Cliff, Cliff Jr., and Katie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always, and especially during this most trying time. We love you all.
Jane Dellabough
January 27, 2013
My heart goes out to you, Jeanne, and to your whole family. I hope you find solace knowing the noble life you lead of good works and compassion gave your mother great and pride and comfort.
I will be keeping all of you in my prayers.
With love,
Jane Dellabough
Roberta & Lauren Hoag
January 27, 2013
Dear Jeanne, Cliff, Janet, Howie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take hold of the memories you have made together and keep them close. May the strength of faith, may the joy of hope and may the warmth of love bring you peace in your time of sorrow.
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