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The Week of December 7, 2000
HEDWIG WASMUTH 
of Glendale 
Died on November 28, 2000 at the age of 88. 
A native of Brooklyn

She was the widow of the late Henry, 
devoted mother of Joyce Certain and Henry Wasmuth, 
dear sister of Helen Priester; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Robert Sonnenberg, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

VIOLA HEINSTADT 
of Glendale 
Died on November 30, 2000 at the age of 96. 
A native of Brooklyn

She was the widow of the late Joseph, 
devoted grandmother of Anita and Joseph Heinstadt, 
loving aunt of Dorothy Harms and William Volk, 
dear mother-in-law of Dorothy Heinstadt. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

THOMAS DIAZ 
Died on December 1, 2000 at the age of 72. 
He was the beloved husband of Maximina, 
devoted father of Hector, Thomas, Jose, Enrique, Maria Balza and Lillian Rugel, 
dear brother of Frank, Nicholas, Alfredo, Anselmo, Julio, Maria and Victoria; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St John The Baptist Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELIGIO MARSILIA 
Died on December 3, 2000 at the age of 92. 
He was the husband of the late Elsie, 
devoted grandfather of Tammy Barbiero; 
also survived by two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPHINE LACENTRA 
Died on November 27, 2000 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Michael, 
devoted mother of Michele, Lorraine Virzi, Albert and the late Tony, 
dear sister of Anna, Minnie, Mary, Artie, John and the late Ellen; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANGELINA TRAMONTANA 
Died on November 29, 2000 at the age of 93. 
She was the widow of the late Angelo, 
devoted mother of Enrica Nastasi and Michael; 
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MINA FILIPPI 
Died on November 27, 2000 at the age of 89. 
She was the devoted aunt of Elsie Toma. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCIS PACENT 
Died on November 26, 2000. 
He was the nephew of Anna Diaz. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Fresh Pond Crematory.

PAULINE M. DIECIDUE 
Died on November 29, 2000 at the age of 94. 
She was the devoted aunt of Vincenza Lentini. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DORIS KESTNER 
Died on December 1, 2000 at the age of 72. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, 
devoted mother of William Drum, Karen Zaniad Kevin Kestner, 
dear sister of Lucille, Charles, Philip and Janice; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery.

HELEN V. BRIENZA 
Died on December 4, 2000 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, 
loving mother of Robert and mother-in-law of Joan, 
cherished grandmother of Lynn and Janice, 
great-grandmother of Andrew, Brian, Christopher, Michael and John. 
Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Avelio S. de Leon, 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

MARION KELLER 
Died on December 2, 2000 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late George, 
loving mother of Jeryl Bauer and June Keller, 
cherished grandmother of Joseph and Robert. 
Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross, 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

BRIDGET T. LEAVY 
of Leitrim, Ireland 
Died on December 2, 2000 at the age of 66. 
She was the widow of the late Sean, 
loving mother of Mary Deitz, Elizabeth Winberry and Joann Gallo, 
dear sister of Mary Keaney, Patrick McDermott, John McDermott, Annie Parkes and Celia Keegan, 
cherished grandmother of Patrick, Michael, Annie, Allison, John and Sarah. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DONALD A. SCHWAB 
Died on November 19, 2000 at the age of 64. 
He was the beloved husband of Lucille C., 
loving father of Catherine Schwab, Elizabeth Kingston and Donna Schwab, 
dear brother of Arthur Schwab, Elizabeth Sansone and Katherine Curran, 
cherished grandfather of James and Emily Kingston. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALOIS TOMITZ 
of Glendale 
A native of Klindorf, Gottschee, Austria.
Died on December 3, 2000 at the age of 85. 
He was the beloved uncle of Marie Ruppe and Lillian Meditz; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PHILIP GILLIS 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on December 1, 2000 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Ann, 
devoted father of Joanne Benner, Philip Gillis, Karen Hauck and Cindy Coker, 
dear brother of Helen Scholl, Agnes Graf and Margaret Taylor; 
also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663-Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARY HEINZ 
of Glendale 
A native of Cleveland, Ohio
Died on November 30, 2000 at the age of 90.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MICHAEL CAVOLICK 
of Pembrook Pines, Florida
He was a native of Brooklyn.
Died on October 29, 2000 at the age of 56.  
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in St John’s Cemetery.

ION IONESCU 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Genuneni, Romania
Died on December 1, 2000 at the age of 77. 
He was the beloved husband of Constanta Schiopu, 
devoted father of Lucia Carciu,
dear brother of Mircea, Millica Antonescu and Marilena; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

STELICA IOVU 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Piatra-Neamt, Romania.
Died on December 2, 2000 at the age of 47. 
He was the beloved husband of Eugenia Stefan, 
devoted father of Ramona Iovu, 
loving son of Ioan Iovu, 
dear brother of Stahie Viruca, Fanica, Vasile, Lazar and Milica Iovu. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Vasile Vasalache, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARIA TOLLER 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Czechoslovakia
Died on October 29, 2000 at the age of 78. 
She was the widow of the late Gerry. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford, 
Interment in Lutheran All Saints Cemetery.

ANTHONY CIAMBRA 
Died on November 29, 2000 at the age of 89. 
He was the husband of the late Rose Maniscalco, 
beloved father of Anne Marie Kostner, Joseph and Robert, 
loving brother of Sammy, Charles, Grace Lembro, Laura Ragazino and Rose Sciambia; 
also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Koch Funeral Home, 
68-59 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

The Week of December 14, 2000
KATHERINE S. SCHMIDBERGER 
of Glendale 
Died on December 10, 2000 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted mother of Albert J., 
dear sister of Evelyn Kozyra and Richard Tremmel; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

GERTRUDE BITTEL 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Germany
Died on December 10, 2000 at the age of 73. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
dear sister of Erika Mills; 
also survived by eight nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 
663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

RICKEY LEE SAAR 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on December 5, 2000 at the age of 28. 
He was the loving son of Leonard and the late Helen Saar, 
dear love of Robin Cummings, 
devoted father of Stanley Cummings, 
dear brother of Leonard Jr., Edward, Helen Maier, Catherine Mazzotta, Janice Skiba, 
Lori Ann Schlachter and the late Michael (Butch); 
also survived by nine nieces and nephews, ten aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. 
He was a member of the Police Auxiliary. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church
Interment in Lutheran All Saints Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 
57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

TERESA A. BEISSEL 
of Breezy Point 
A native of Ridgewood
Died on December 11, 2000. 
She was the widow of the late Charles E., 
devoted mother of Marguerite Manno, Teresa Longhitano, Charles, Kathleen Maurer, 
Mary Ellen Ranzie, Thomas, Eileen Olivero, James and Joseph; 
also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Edmund’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Fox Funeral Home, 
98-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills.

ELLIOTT MONTALVO 
Died on December 6, 2000 at the age of 23. 
He was the loving son of Rosemary Faust. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VICTOR F. PAPPERT SR., 
Died on December 7, 2000 at the age of 81. 
He was the husband of the late Alice, 
devoted father of Victor Jr., 
father-in-law of Dorothy; 
also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY REILLY 
of Reilly’s Diner 
Died on December 4, 2000. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
devoted mother of Walter and John. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIA GRACE TALLERCIO 
Died on December 8, 2000 at the age of 85. 
She was the dear sister of Michela, Fred, and Ralph Taliercio, 
cherished aunt of Joseph, Patrick, and Lisa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JEANNETTE REILLY 
of Woodhaven 
A native of Newark, New Jersey
Died on December 5, 2000 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Cornelius, 
devoted mother of Cornelius, Denis, Jeannette Goldstein, Elisabeth Seitz and Cecelia Sci; 
also survived by ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MICHAEL PIASECKI 
A native of Wilno, Poland
Died on December 7, 2000 at the age of 91. 
He was the husband of the late Stefania, 
devoted father of Helen Dowgialo, 
dear brother of Apolonia Makowska; 
also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery.

MARGARET STAMLER 
of Glendale 
A native of Sekitsch, Austria
Died on December 6, 2000 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow of the late Paul, 
devoted mother of Paul; 
also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgwood Chapels, 
663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNE TORRES 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Puerto Rico
Died on December 6, 2000 at the age of 63. 
She was the devoted mother of Milton and Jose, 
dear sister of Elvira, Luisa, America, Carmen, Juan, Ismael and Genvasio Maisonave; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 
663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Barrio Corrales Cemetery, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

THOMAS C. MARTEN 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Carolina, West Virginia
Died on December 9, 2000 at the age of 81. 
He was the dear brother of Raymond, Albert and Lillie Mae Barrows; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 
57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

STEVEN G. STRASHEIM 
of Glendale 
Died on December 11, 2000 at the age of 53. 
He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Maciej), 
devoted father of Dawn Marie and Kevin, 
father-in-law of Kenneth Clausen, 
dear brother of Georgette Sekera, brother-in-law of George Sekera. 
He was a Veteran of Foreign Wars (Viet Nam Vet). 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Pancras Church on Friday December 15.
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of December 21, 2000
ANTOINETTE T. LICARI, 
formerly of Ridgewood, 
A native of Ridgewood, Brooklyn, prior to moving to Port Richey, Florida, four years ago
Died on December 11, 2000 at the age of 80. 
She was the devoted mother of Josephine Greco in New York and Joseph Licari, 
dear mother-in-law of Rita in Florida, 
dear sister of Josephine Bivona of Delhi, New York, 
sister-in-law of Mildred Tranchina in New York; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
She was a receptionist for the NYC Police Department in the 83rd Precinct and 
a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church. 
Interment was in Port Richey, Florida.

ANNA ABRUZZO 
a lifelong resident
of Ridgewood and Glendale
Died on December 16, 2000 at the age of 69, 
She was the widow of the late Frank Sr., 
devoted mother of Mary Fogarassay, the late Frank Jr., and John; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 
66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

GEORGE W. COOKE JR. 
of Glendale 
Died on December 16, 2000 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Irena (nee Lear), 
devoted father of Irena, Janet, Dorothy, Lorraine and Douglas; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Michael T. Ross. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery.

SAM CARDONA 
of Maspeth 
Died on December 12, 2000 at the age of 79. 
He was the husband of the late Lillian, 
loving father of Michael Cardona, 
dear brother of John Cardona and Lee DeCostangelo, 
loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PAT NERO 
of Flushing 
Died on December 13, 2000 at the age of 72. 
He was the loving father of Thomas and Michael A., 
dear brother of Tina Laraia and Peter Nero, 
cherished grandfather of Melissa and Nicholas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY SERIO 
of Elmhurst 
Died on December 16, 2000 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, 
loving mother of Lucille Scola and Dominic Serio, 
dear sister of Michael DeStefano, Frank DeStefano and Angelina DiConza; 
also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
followed by entombment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE CARTOLANO 
of Forest Hills 
Died on December 12, 2000 at the age of 77. 
She was the widow of the late Stephen, 
loving mother of Joseph and Stephen, 
cherished grandmother of Samantha, Marco and Lindsay. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EMMA MANZI 
of Elmhurst 
Died on December 11, 2000 at the age of 87. 
She was the dear sister of Phyllis and Jennie Biondo, 
cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LEONARD A. FISHER 
Died on December 14, 2000. 
He was the devoted father of Mark A. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. 

BARBARA J. MAURER 
Died on December 8, 2000. 
She was the widow of the late Henry, 
devoted mother of Steven. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ANN N. LEONARDI 
Died on December 12, 2000. 
She was the dear sister of Vito Leonardi; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bridget’s Church
Entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SAMUEL E. VECCHIONE 
Died on December 13, 2000 at the age of 93. 
He was the husband of the late Mary, 
devoted father of Marianne Ryan, 
father-in-law of James, 
dear brother of Carmela Verrastro; 
also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery.

ANDREW J. STONE 
Died on December 17, 2000 at the age of 87. 
He was the husband of the late Grace, 
devoted father of Sandy and Laura Gruce; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Camillus Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CARMELA A. ROTOLO 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on December 12, 2000 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Charles S., 
devoted mother of Charles, Anthony and Catherine (Tina) Rotolo, 
dear mother-in-law of Marilyn Rotolo, 
dear sister of Lucy Maresca, Marion Sala, John Daidone, and the late Marie Lannon, 
dear grandmother of Brian Rotolo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.


EUGENIE MOCHON 
Died on December 17, 2000 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Jean-Paul Mochon. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

IRMA STORK 
of Red Hook, New York 
A Red Hook resident since 1986
A native of Machenbach, Germany
She previously resided in Glendale for 60 years.
Died on December 11, 2000 at the age of 92.  
She was the daughter of Wilhelm and Barbara Schaffler Latterner. 
She was the widow of the late Karl, 
devoted mother of Lorraine Birnbaum of Red Hook, New York, 
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
She was the mother-in-law of the late Karen, Karl W. Stork, 
sister of the late Emma Muller Servi. 
Funeral and Interment were held in Fresh Pond Crematory Chapel. 
The Reverend Greg Sutterlin officiated. 
Burnett, Rockefeller & Hand Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook.

JEANETTE COLON 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on December 19, 2000 at the age of 35. 
She was the loving daughter of Widilia Rosaly and the late Victor Manuel Colon Jr., 
dear sister of Liza Colon, Victor Colon and Ricardo Rosaly. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in The Evergreen Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of December 28, 2000
DOROTHY WILLIAMS 
of Glendale 
Died on December 26, 2000 at the age of 85. 
She was the beloved wife of Roy F., 
devoted mother of Robert R.; 
also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Glenridge Senior Center. 
Services will be held on Friday, December 29. 
officiated by Reverend Michael T. Ross
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. 
Interment December 30 in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARIA DRAGOI RABOR 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Vlajkovac, Yugoslavia
Died on December 11, 2000 at the age of 67. 
She was the widow of the late Josim, 
devoted mother of Joseph, George and Viorica Imbroka. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARIA TOLENTINO 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Salinas, Puerto Rico
Died on December 10, 2000 at the age of 78. 
She was the widow of the late Pedro, 
devoted mother of Pedro, Casilda, Roberto and Rosael, 
dear sister of the late Amelia, Theresa and Pedro; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Miguel Robles
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

LENA B BRANCALEONI 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Schilla, Calabria, Italy
Died on December 13, 2000 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Amedeo, 
devoted mother of Amedeo and Victoria Volpe, 
dear sister of Antionette Scagnelli; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Dominic’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANCES H. RIENECKER 
of Indianapolis, Indiana 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on December 16, 2000 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late Peter, 
devoted mother of Joseph, 
dear sister of Rita Reynolds, Mae Kenstad, Arthur and Joseph Schneider; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid’s Church
Interment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HELEN M. GROSCH 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Ridgewood
Died on December 14, 2000 at the age of 85. 
She was the widow of the late Theodore, 
devoted mother of Theodore, John and Steven Grosch and Lorraine Lowry; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt. 
Interment was in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

AURICA PETRISOR 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Ghelengic, Bulgaria
Died on December 17, 2000 at the age of 67. 
She was the devoted mother of Aurora Czegledi, 
dear sister of Iancu, Gruia and Nelu Petrisor. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu. 
Interment was in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARY McSWAIN 
of Corona 
A native of Mobile, Alabama
Died on December 13, 2000 at the age of 72. 
She was the dear sister of James Turner. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Fairfield Cemetery, Halsell, Alabama.

JOSEPH LOFFL 
of Middle Village 
A native of Werschetz, Austria
Died on December 19, 2000 at the age of 88. 
He was the beloved husband of Juliana, 
devoted father of Elisabeth Edlund, 
dear brother of Hedwig Fath; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joan of Arc Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

NICHOLAS GILETA 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Poland.
Died on December 21, 2000 at the age of 84. 
He was the husband of the late Mary, 
devoted father of Michael, Nicholas and Frank Gileta and Marianne Ritter; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KASHIBEN KARELIA 
Died on December 22, 2000 at the age of 65. 
She was the beloved wife of Ramniklal. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CLARA MEJIA 
Died on December 19, 2000 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted mother of Nancy, Carlos, Hernan, Fabian and Guillermo Heredia, 
Maricela Salazar, Elena Landazuri, Patricia Jaramillo, Ruth Torres, Mercy Pinez & Maritza Corena; 
also survived by thirty-six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Cenacle Church, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNE A. FLOOD 
Died on December 17, 2000 at the age of 82. 
She was the beloved wife of Thomas V., 
devoted mother of Joann Jones, 
dear mother-in-law of Jack. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN C. SCHIFFERDECKER 
Died on December 23, 2000. 
He was the beloved husband of Grace, 
devoted father of Linda, Kelly and John, 
dear brother of Myrtle; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CATHERINE RORKE (nee HANNON) 
Formerly
of Ridgewood
Died on December 18, 2000 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late John, who Died in 1948, 
devoted mother of Raymond, Kenneth and Jacquelyn. 
One of twelve children
She is survived by her brother James; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
She was employed as a legal secretary. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

ANNA MULL 
Died on December 22, 2000 at the age of 82. 
She was the beloved wife of Harry A., 
loving mother of Roberta Dunbar and Marie Fridrich, 
cherished grandmother of Michelle Ferlise and Charles Dunbar. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Stephen Schwander. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery.

FLORENCE ZABLOTOWICZ 
Died on December 24, 2000 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Stanley, 
loving mother of Robert, Dolores and Anne Marie Zablotowicz, 
mother-in-law of Patricia Lasby, 
dear sister of Anne Weslowski, Gertrude Zang and Eugene Ostrowski. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CARMINE M. NAPOLITANO 
of Brooklyn 
Died on December 25, 2000 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Catherine, 
dear brother of Salvatore; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis of de Paola Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.


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