Obituaries

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Josef Dobler

Josef Dobler

Aug 10, 2018

Josef Dobler of Dix Hills, NY, age 84. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Klaus (Iwona), Sepp (Kristina), Carolyn Dobler-Pfersching (John), and Erika (Kevin). Adored grandfather of four.

Maxwell A. Tuthill

Maxwell A. Tuthill

Aug 10, 2018

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...

Walter F. Ehlers

Walter F. Ehlers

Aug 9, 2018

Walter Francis Ehlers, son of Edward Ehlers and Mary Vaughan Ehlers born October 11, 1925. Walter was predeceased by cherished siblings Edward, Gertrude, and Dorothy and his beloved wife, Joyce. Walter is survived by daughter Mary Ellen Ehlers (Fred Venditti), son Robert Ehlers (Laurie), daughter Ardith Cork (Glenn). Walter (Pop-Pop) was the proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren....

Grace Spera

Grace Spera

Aug 9, 2018

Grace Spera of Middle Island, age 88. Loving wife of the late Mauro, Beloved mother of Mark (Theresa), James, Neil (Rosanne) and Maria (Ron) Cangemi. Cherished Grandmother of Paul, Christina, Lisa, Elena, Michael, Briana, Ronald, Jaime, Ryan and Jack. Adored Great Grandmother of Dominic, Christian, Jaxson and Hunter.

Carol B. Joynes

Carol B. Joynes

Aug 9, 2018

Carol was born on September 10, 1933 in Riverhead to Fletcher and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Booker who came to Riverhead as part of the “Great Migration” of Blacks from southern to northern states. Her parents purchased farmland and established the town’s first middle-class African-American community by opening it to other migrants. Ms. Joynes was the youngest of eight children and grew...

Mary Villani

Mary Villani

Aug 8, 2018

Do not stand by my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning’s hush I am the swift up flinging rush, Of quiet birds...

Frances J. Bostic

Frances J. Bostic

Aug 7, 2018

Frances J. Bostic of Deer Park, age 84. Loving wife of Julius. Beloved mother of Katherine Bostic Monroe, Diane, Judy and the late Julius. Cherished grandmother of 3.

Fiore J. Sganga,  Jr.

Fiore J. Sganga, Jr.

Aug 5, 2018

Fiore J. Sganga, Jr. of Deer Park, NY, age 87. Beloved husband of Elvira. Loving father of Paul, and Debra Fedrich. Adored grandfather of four.

Lillian J. Weast

Lillian J. Weast

Aug 4, 2018

Lillian J. Weast, of Dix Hills, age 82. Loving wife of John. Beloved mother of John and Susan Walters. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

Frederic L. Rotzinger

Frederic L. Rotzinger

Aug 4, 2018

Frederic L. Rotzinger, of North Babylon, age 90, US Army sergeant from 1950-52 and avid fisherman. He was the loving brother of Engelbert and brother-in-law of Marie. Cherished uncle of Eric, Kurt, and Karl Rotzinger, and Karin Padden. Beloved friend and life partner of Patricia Hawley and her seven children and their families, who gave him great joy.

Cecelia Scotti

Cecelia Scotti

Aug 1, 2018

Cecelia Scotti of Deer Park, age 93. Loving mother of Robert. Adored grandmother of two.

Arthur H. Lewin

Arthur H. Lewin

Jul 30, 2018

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...

Sharon D. Barnett

Sharon D. Barnett

Jul 29, 2018

Sharon D. Barnett of Bay Shore, NY, age 60. Loving sister of Lisa Spence, and Anthony Scott.

Earl S. Wright

Earl S. Wright

Jul 28, 2018

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...

William C. Olcott

William C. Olcott

Jul 26, 2018

William C. Olcott of Deer Park, NY, age 90. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Susan Blasio, Thomas, the late Barbara Casucci, and the late William. Adored grandfather of nine and great grandfather of four.

Margaret F. Hendel

Margaret F. Hendel

Jul 25, 2018

Margaret F. Hendel (Peggy) of Deer Park, passed away on Wednesday, July 25 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Jerome P. Hendel for 58 wonderful and loving years. Devoted mother to Gerard, Barbara Hendel-Coyne (Lenny), Richard (Olga), Patricia, Robert (Michele), and Kathleen. Loving grandmother of Brian, Briana, Ricky, Matthew, Stephan, Ava, Noah, Lauriana and step-grandchildren, Brittany and Brandon....

Richard A. Brumm

Richard A. Brumm

Jul 24, 2018

Richard A. Brumm passed away on July 24, 2018 at the age of 74. Beloved husband to Karen Brumm. Loving father to Allen (Jenny) Brumm. Cherished grandfather to Sawyer and Connor. Loving brother to Audrey McMahon and Fred Brumm. Adored brother- in- Law and Uncle. Richard retired from NYC Department of Sanitation as a Mechanical Supervisor. Richard devoted much time...

Alice D. Clements

Alice D. Clements

Jul 23, 2018

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy...