by bfiggefox | Dec 21, 2024 | Chronicling, In Memoriam
Our dear button friend, Dorothy Cynthia Bartlett, passed away on December 16, 2024. The short summary of her life is posted on the funeral home’s web page. A born teacher, Cynthia Bartlett always looked for the best in everyone and tried to pass on credit to...
by bfiggefox | Feb 5, 2021 | In Memoriam
Carol Stout Meszaros, June 1, 1934 – December 13, 2020 Carol Stout Meszaros was a staunch supporter of button collecting in general and NJSBS in particular. With her sister, Sonia Force, Carol cofounded Central Jersey Buttoniers in 1986. For the state society,...
by bfiggefox | Feb 5, 2021 | In Memoriam
Though few of us knew Elizabeth Hughes, all of us deeply respected the lead author of “The Big Book of Buttons.” Born in London in 1935, her collecting began when her father, a Royal Navy officer, brought, to his only child, gifts of buttons, buckles, and clasps from...
by bfiggefox | Feb 5, 2021 | In Memoriam
Anita O’Hara – helping at an NJSBS show Anita Beth O’Brien (nee Royal), age 83, died on July 23, 2020 from Covid-19. A self-employed antique dealer, she was a loyal member of the South Jersey Charm Strings and the New Jersey State Button Society. She...
by bfiggefox | Feb 5, 2021 | In Memoriam
An avid member of the Central Jersey Buttoniers, New Jersey State Button Society, and the National Button Society, John Force, passed away in May 2020.An enthusiastic collector of many things old and antique, his first love was collecting milk bottles and...
by Sara H | Mar 23, 2019 | In Memoriam
Marilyn was responsible for myself and many others in joining the Jersey Shore Button Club. As a result we are able to participate in this wonderful hobby. She was always generous with her time, information, and racious hospitality. As president for 26 years,...
