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2 January 2005

ETHEL MATUSIAK died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late Thaddeus, 
devoted mother of Frederick, Carol Buchfuhrer, William, Robert and the late Thomas; also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday) at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Interment in St. Michael Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY V. STAHL died on December 30, 2004 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Charles, 
devoted mother of Charles, Maryann DeMaso and Catherine FleetMass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSALIE TOMASELLI of Glendale died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Jamestown, New York, 
She was the devoted mother of Vincent, Carl and Rose; 
also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HEINZ O. GROSSER of Glendale died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 83. A native of Germany, 
He was the devoted father of Barbara E. Banks, Lawrence M., and Thomas P.Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church,Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the dirction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

LOUIS J. GALANTE died on December 27, 2004 at the age of 88. 
He was the husband of the late Edith, devoted father of Richard and Gerald. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PABLO S. REGUERO died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 96. 
He was the devoted father of Lydia and Yvette. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.

ANDREW T.I. CARY died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 91. 
He was the dear uncle of William Peter. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANGELA CASELLA died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted mother of Alexander and Madelyne; 
also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FLORIAN SURGE of Hawley, Pennsylvania, formerly of Glendale, died on December 27, 2004 at the age of 89. A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
He was the beloved husband of Erna (nee Stimitz), devoted father of Karl and Walter, 
dear brother of Irma Lefholtz and Albina WindingMass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church,Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FRIEDA SCHAUER of Ridgewood died on December 29, 2004 at the age of 77. A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Frank;

Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN LUSCHER of Ridgewood died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 86. A native of Staldorf, Gottschee, Austria, 
he was the beloved husband of Albina, devoted father of Heide and Arlene Luscher, dear brother of Clara Gols and Olga Kump
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

IRENE C. GILLEAUDEAU, a lifelong resident of Ridgewood, died on January 4, 2005 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Irene Mason, Diane Nutt, John and GabrieMass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, where 
She was a lifelong parishoner,Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the dirction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

WALTER A. BOLD of Glendale died on January 2, 2006 at the age of 79. 
He was the beloved husband of Helen (nee: Layer), devoted father of Linda Butrym and Eleanor Reilly, 
dear brother of Claire DemarestReligious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale officiated by Pastor Douglas Haak
Entombment in St. Michael Cemetery.

HEINZ SCHEUPLEIN of Massapequa, New York died on December 9, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Frankfurt, Germany, 
He was the dear brother of Gertrud Hipfel and Werner Scheuplein in Frankfurt, Germany, dear uncle of Margarete Buhsam also in Frankfurt. 
Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

JOSEPH T. HART died on December 7, 2005 at the age of 75. 
He was the dear brother of George. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

RICHARD NADLER of Glendale 
died on January 5, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, he was the husband of the late Magdalena (nee Wiederwohl), 
devoted father of Richard, Herbert, Ernest, Walter and Ernestine Matzelle; 
also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOHN O’NEIL 
died on January 5, 2005 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Alice, dear brother of Robert; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JESSIE M. TIMKO 
died on January 6, 2005 at the age of 95. A senior editor of the Maspeth Echo, 
She was the widow of the late George, dear aunt of Allan and Camille, Denis and Sally and Adrienne Betts; 
also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

CLARA A. WINK of Old Lyme, Connecticut, formerly of Queens, 
died on January 5, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the former president of the P.S. 71 Mothers Club,
 former choir member of Trinity Lutheran Church and former chairperson of the March of Dimes for her area before moving to Old Lyme. 
She was the widow of the late Henry A., devoted mother of Carole Boremski of Old Lyme and Wayne Wink of Uniondale, New York; 
also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were officiated by Pastor Terence Weber, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELEANOR WIEDERHOLD of Glendale 
died on January 6, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Simon, devoted mother of Kathleen, Leonard and Patricia Fessmann, dear sister of Nora Barnes and Eugene Rice; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
She was an employee of the Ridgewood-Bushwick Senior Citizens Center. 
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. A Memorial 
Mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2005.

JOHN DiMINO 
died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband of Virginia, 
devoted father of Alfonzo, Giovanni, Jr., Giuseppe, Maria and Angela, dear grandfather of Giovanni III, Angelica, Christian, John and Nicholas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEFA JESENITSCHNIG (nee Loser) of Ridgewood 
died on January 6, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Viktor, devoted mother of Robert Jessen, Victor Jesenitschnig and Elfriede Nadler; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

LUCAS MARRERO-BARBOSA 
died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the partner of Angelica, devoted father of Laura, Cristina, Maria, Carmen, Lucas, Ivan and Humberto; 
also survived by 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOROTHY BERGDOLL of Glendale 
died on January 9, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Elaine Spiegel; 
also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Thomas N. Green, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.ANNA MERO 
died on January 4, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted father of Rocco; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

IRENE M. MURRAY of Middle Village 
died on January 2, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Grace and Nick Congimi and Kathleen Murray; 
also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET LANE of Whitestone 
died on January 9, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the dear aunt of Charles Lane. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Michael Ross, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GERTRUDE SIMENAUER of Woodside 
died on January 9, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Vienna, Austria, 
She was the beloved wife of Heinz, devoted mother of Helga Semmel, dear sister of Kurt Schmmerling of Vienna; 
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARIA THERESA MELENDEZ of Brooklyn 
died on October 1, 2004 at the age of 74. 
She was A native of New York. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSEPH L. TOOLAN of Glendale 
died on January 15, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Michael J. and Anne,
dear brother of Edward, Alfred, Francis and the late Michael, Catherine Nealon, Beatrice O’Connor and William; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Raymond Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HELEN LOUGHLIN 
died on January 16, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Robert and the late Edward, dear grandmother of Ellen, Margaret and Edward, Jr. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARGARET WDOWIAK 
died on January 14, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the widow of the late Stanley, devoted mother of Nancy Pinamonti, Patricia Mascia and Peter, 
dear sister of Marion Finn and Arlene Otton, dear grandmother of Nicole, Amy, Steven, Danielle and Michael. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VIOLA RUSSO 
died on January 11, 2005 at the age of 80. 
She was the widow of the late Patsy, devoted mother of Rose Marie O’Dell, Frank Russo, 
mother-in-law of Philip and Patricia Russo, dear sister of Michael Grancio and Daniel Scarpinito, 
fond grandmother of Bernadette, Kelly, Ann and Ryan, great-grandmother of Channing and Nikolas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN O’NELL 
died on January 5, 2005 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Alice, dear brother of Robert; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GIOVANNA GAMBINO 
died on January 17, 2005. 
She was the widow of the late Angelo, devoted mother of Thomas, Victor, Salvatore, Maria and Antoinette; 
also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Snows, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

TESSIE M. LIVOTI 
died on January 16, 2005. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, dear sister of Mary Aloisio, Antoinette Noonan and George Maselli. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

AIDA ESTHER RAMOS 
died on January 15, 2005 at the age of 80. 
She was the devoted mother of Bartolo Dino Marcial. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

ADELINE SCHROEDER 
died on January 13, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur; 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

STEWART C. McCLOUD 
died on January 16, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Irene, devoted father of Stewart and Geoffrey, 
dear brother of Marion and Henry; 
also survived by three grandchildren. He was past New York State Grand Master of the Masons. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

SHEILA HEFELE of Ridgewood 
died on January 16, 2005 at the age of 85. 
A native of England, 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Kurt Obermeier, Donna and Tony Gorgone, Pam and William Foster, and the late Kenneth, 
dear grandmother of Michelle and Gabriella Obermeier, Kimberly Geary, Peter Hefele, Chrissie Lapp, Edward Schramm, Erich and Christa Foster, Jurgen Tschinkel and Kirsten Senerchia; 
also survived by six great-grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Religious services will be held on Friday, January 21, at noon, officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MILOMIRCA NICOLA of Ridgewood 
died on January 14, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Pozega, Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Petar, devoted mother of Lidia and Peter. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Father Dimitri Musta, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

SMILJA GVOZDENOV of Ridgewood 
died on January 11, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Benat, Yugoslavia, she is survived by nieces and great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, 
followed by Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JULIANA LOFFI of Middle Village 
died on January 10, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Bela Crkva, Serbia, 
She was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Elisabeth Edlund. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Father Djokan Majstorovic,
followed by Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

RAYMOND W. BAILEY of Port Orange, Florida 
died on January 10, 2005 at the age of 55. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the devoted father of Brian and Jordana. He was a supervisor in the New York City Department of Sanitation. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

FEDERICO VELASTEGUI of Ridgewood 
died on January 12, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Ecuador, he was the beloved husband of Juana Andrade Zavala, devoted father of Federico, Patrick and Violeta; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

BARBARA MORISSE of Glendale 
died on January 15, 2005. 
She was the beloved wife of Richard, dear sister of Ann and Fred, fond aunt of Pat, Steven, Thomas, Jimmy and Dennis; 
also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JAMES R. McCORMACK, Sr., 
died on January 20, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of James and Joan; 
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
He was a member of the Queens Village American Legion and Disabled Veterans of America. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church. followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOROTHY RIECKER 
died on January 19, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the widow of the late Robert, devoted mother of Kevin and Robert; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

STANLEY PHILPOTTS 
died on January 17, 2005 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

THELMA MARIE SOMMER of Ridgewood 
died on December 22, 2004 at the age of 92. 
She was the devoted mother of Roy L. Van Tassell, dear sister of Roberta Bhramann and Patricia McGivney, fond grandmother of William. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

JACK H. RUBINO 
died on January 15, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of the United States of America, he was the beloved husband of Jean, 
devoted father of Theresa, Linda, Grace Ann and Joanne, dear brother of Angelo and Veto; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery, under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels.

FLORENCE EPPOLITO, formerly of Glendale, 
died on January 22, 2005 at the age of 101. 
A native of Pennsylvania, 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Richard, 
dear grandmother of James and Erik Swinson, Judith Loperfido, Nicole Collins, Jacqueline, Thomas and Craig Eppolito, 
great-grandmother of Trevor and Alyssa Collins, Joseph and Vincent Eppolito, Christian and Thomas Loperfido, Vanessa, Christian and William Swinson. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HAZEL HUEY 
died on January 18, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was the dear friend of Joanne Simon and Grace Forsythe, fond cousin of Harold Rothermel. 
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.

FEDERICO VELASTEGUI of Ridgewood 
died on January 12, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Ecuador, he was the beloved husband of Juana Velastegui, devoted father of Freddy, Patrick and Violeta; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MADELINE MEINHARDT of Glendale 
died on January 27, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Carl, devoted mother of Carl J., dear sister of May McDonald and John Tighe,
 fond grandmother of Carolyn and Kristin Meinhardt, great-grandmother of Taylor Eileen Lewis. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor David Stevens, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

CONCETTA MARCHISOTTA 
died on January 27, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Paul, Nina Guella, John, Larry, Sadie Nelson and the late Philip; 
also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

EDWARD A. FLEMING of Ridgewood 
died on January 29, 2005 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Julia S., devoted father of Terrence, Doreen, Kevin and Edward, 
dear brother of Kathleen Salek, fond grandfather of Tara, Kristan, Danielle and Molly; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. 
Donations: American Cancer Society, 97-77 Queens Blvd., #1110 Rego Park, NY 11374

OTTAR SANDVIK 
died on January 28, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Gerd. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GEORGE W. O’CONNOR 
died on January 26, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Maryann, Katherine, George and Nicholas; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARCELINA FORTUNO 
died at the age of 84. 
She was the devoted mother of Juanita, Francisco, Angela, Rafael and Martin; 
also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DARIA ZINI 
died on January 22, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Rita. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOMENICA RIZZO 
died on January 29, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Frank and Jack. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JENNIE INZIRILLO 
died on January 29, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the devoted mother of Vincent and Nina. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANTHONY M. DeLUCA 
died on January 28, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Michalina, dear brother of Veronica. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ELIZABETH (Lisa) MAURIN, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on January 25, 2005 in Clemmons, North Carolina. 
She was the devoted mother of Barbara Frauenhofer, mother-in-law of Arthur in Clemmons, North Carolina, 
dear sister of Eleanor Howell, the late Mary Zenns and the late Alfred Maurin, fond grandmother of Marlise Sage, Amy Barton and MaryBeth Sandkam; 
also survived by six great-grandchildren; and six nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

MARGARET VODEL 
died on January 19, 2005 at the age of 76. 
She was the widow of the late Gerhard, dear sister of Manfred Bowe, 
sister-in-law of Waltraut with niece and nephews in Germany; fond aunt of Dorothy Shea of Glendale. 
Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

GLORIA ROSE FARRELL (nee Oppenauer) of Glendale 
died on January 21, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the beloved wife of George, devoted mother of George, Eileen and Laurie,
 loving grandmother (Oma) of Bobby, Michael, Danny, Billy, Shannon, Kristen, Ryan, Jesse, Charity, Jordan and Sarah, 
dear great-grandmother of Melanie, Michael, Amanda, Julian, Colleen and Christian. 
Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOHN L. STAMM 
died on January 24, 2005 at the age of 89. Formerly of Middle Village, he was the devoted father of John L. Jr., and Katherine Underhill, 
dear grandfather of Matthew and Anne Stamm and Cheryl, George and Michael Underhill; 
also survived by three great-grandchildren. He was past commander of the American Legion and member of the Catholic War Veterans No. 1172. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

IMELDA BRUNNING of Glendale 
died on January 20, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother of Barbara Poplaski, Elizaberth Ohlgart, Helen Albano, Patricia Stark and Donna; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

ESTHER PITRE of Ridgewood 
died on January 18, 2005 at the age of 72. 
A native of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, 
She was the widow of the late Cristino, 
devoted mother of Humberto, Jorge, Edwin, Richard, Joseph, Anabel, David, Ariel, Orlando, Nelson, Doris, Evelyn, Janet, Damaris and Marisol; 
also survived by 54 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

SUSANNA SCHNEIDER of Glendale 
died on January 27, 2005 at the age of 97. 
A native of Fegeic, Hungary, 
She was the dear sister of Heinrich Brauchler. 
Religious Services were held at graveside, officiated by Reverend John Huncke, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

DOLORES HOFMANN of Glendale 
died on February 2, 2005 at the age of 76. 
She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Stephen, Karyn, Lisa Rehn, Thomas and Patricia Voisin; 
also survived by sixteen grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOAN SMITH of Ridgewood 
died on January 29, 2005 at the age of 74. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Gene, devoted mother of Eugene, Margaret, Steven, Audrey DiPiazza and Gail O’Hearn, 
dear sister of Lulu Weiss, Richard Northrop and Patricia Binko, sister-in-law of Florence Smith; 
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MARIO CINQUEMANI 
died on January 27, 2005 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Maureen, devoted father of Mario, Joanne and Maureen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village

ROSE MATERESE.died on January 27, 2005 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Frank and the late Lawrence, dear sister of Concetta,
fond grandmother of Frank, Michael and Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHARLOTTE F. WINTERGERST of Tamarac, Florida, formerly of Glendale, 
died on February 5, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Misslitz, Czechoslovakia, 
She was the widow of the late Martin, devoted mother of Dr. Ann C. and Walter,
mother-in-law of Esther, dear sister of Herta Matschulat in Glendale and Anni Zedelmayer, Maria Hermann and Walter Denk in Germany, 
dear grandmother of Paul, Erica and Andrew Wintergerst, fond aunt of Peter Matschulat. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ERNA S. BOETTCHER (nee Dahn) 
died of February 1, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Gross Gorin, West Pressua (Poland), 
She was the beloved wife of Waldemar, devoted mother of Paul W. and Steven R., mother-in-law of Paula and Lorrie; 
also survived by four grandsons and relatives in Europe and America. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Reverend Jessie Forrest, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

STEFAN VOINA of Maspeth 
died on February 1, 2005 at the age of 87. 
A native of Ritisevo, Yugoslavia, he was the husband of the late Irina. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Father Dimitri Musta, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE K. BITTNER of Forest Hills 
died on February 1, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was 
A native of New York. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

EDWARD TOUVALIAN of Ridgewood 
died on February 1, 2005 at the age of 70. He was 
A native of Norwalk, Connecticut. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Martyrs Armenian Church, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIO P. CINCOTTA of Ridgewood 
died on February 4, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Stromboli, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Margherita, devoted father of Robert and Dominick. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KATHERINA HAUSER of Glendale 
died on February 4, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Sekitsch, Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Philipp, devoted mother of Ludwig and Nick; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

RAYMOND D. MEEHAN 
died on February 10, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the husband of the late Regina C., 
devoted father of Theresa, Daniel, Patricia Hladek, Regina Demery and Mary Ward; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue.

MARY VERONICA SINNOTT 
died on February 7, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late Louis, devoted mother of Eileen Romenillo and Michael, dear sister of William, sister-in-law of Patricia; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JENNIE MUGNO 
died on February 7, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was the devoted mother of Ginger Maresco; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis De Paola Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THOMAS F. BRADY 
died on February 13, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Florence, devoted father of Thomas G., and James, father-in-law of Laura, 
dear grandfather of Danielle and Felicia, brother of the late Timothy. 
He was a World War II Army veteran and served as Past Grand Marshall of the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VINCENT F. ROMEO of Forest Hills 
died on February 9, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Marion, 
devoted father of Douglas Timmons, Debra Timmons, Donna Zarobinski, Vincent and Daphne, 
dear brother of Frank Romeo, fond grandfather of Lori, Nicole, Marie, Lewis, Armando and Vincenzo, great-grandfather of Jonathon; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ADOLF MAUSSER of Ridgewood 
died on February 10, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Unterwarmberg, Gottschee, Austria, he was the beloved husband of Marie, devoted father of Helmut and William,
 dear brother of Victor, Hedy Wessel and Frieda Griesbacher; 
also survived by two grandchildren. He was a member of the Gottscheer Relief Association, the Gottscheer Gesangverein, and served as an usher at St. Matthias Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ORAZIO (Otto) J. DI MOLA of Ridgewood 
died on February 10, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of Ridgewood, he was the husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Eleanor J., and the late Barbara and Elizabeth Ann Arena, 
dear brother of Isabel DiMola, Eleanor Geib and the late Francis and Alfred, 
fond grandfather of Mary-Jo Mignone, Joseph Bock, Lenore Ann Bock, Lisa Arena and Joseph Arena II.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, the Knights of Columbus, Bushwick Council; Community Mayor of Ridgewood, New York,
active in the St. Anthony Society of Lynbrook, St. Joseph’s Society and the Salvation Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

WILLIAM J. ROETHEL of Glendale 
died on February 21, 2005 at the age of 52. He was the loving son of John and Sophie, dear brother of Linda D. Gerlach, 
brother-in-law of Norbert Gerlach, dear uncle of Stephanie and Thomas. A proud graduate of Regis High School,
 he was a member of the Union League Club of Manhattan. 
George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Matthias Church on Friday at 9:15 a.m., followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

ANGELINE VANNATA of Ridgewood 
died on February 17, 2005 at the age of 75. 
A native or Rockford, Illinois, 
She was the beloved wife of Albert, dear sister of Jerry Tarantola; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Interment was in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

LOUISE M. TIERNEY 
died on February 20, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Thomas F., devoted mother of Helen Palmeri and the late Sister Mary Tierney; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village

.HAROLD STOLZ 
died on February 21, 2005 at the age of 87. He was the devoted father of Marie Jannicola and Jean Bailey. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EMANUEL P. MIRABITO 
died on February 16, 2005 at the age of 81. He was the husband of the late Angelina, devoted father of Stephen, Thomas and Susan Battista; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SITARAMAMURTHY DUGGIRALA 
died on February 15, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husand of Satyauathi. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JERZY GLOGOWIEC 
died on February 18, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Angela, devoted father of Roland and Cynthia Dauzier; 
also survived by one grandson. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

NICOLO A. ASARO of Glendale 
died on February 18, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of Vita and Nick,
 father-in-law of Vinny and Josephine, dear grandfather of Valerie, Nicky, John and Salvatore, great-grandfather of Nicholas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Glendale Walsh LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

STEVE HSIA 
died on February 19, 2005 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia, devoted father of Christopher, Elma, Jennifer and David,
 loving son of Ta Si Ky, dear grandfather of Josua. 
Religious services will be held on Thursday, February 24, at 10 a.m. under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
followed by Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

ROSE LAFFEY 
died on February 18, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Patrick, devoted mother of Patricia Ann Herlihy, Bob and Diane Paul, 
mother-in-law of Joanne, Joe and the late Bernard, dear sister of Judy Smith and Frank Colandro, 
fond grandmother of Michael, Deborah, Robert, Robert, Brian, Thomas, Joseph, Denise and Kelly, 
great-grandmother of Nicole, Anthony, Danielle, Rebecca, Bryan and Nathalie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALEXANDER B. MORENO of Ridgewood 
died on February 16, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Key West, Florida, he was the beloved husband of Dora, devoted father of Margarita Peña and Maritza Lewis, dear brother of Margarita; 
also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Barbara Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home, 289 St. Nicholas Avenue, Ridgewood.

NICHOLAS COLOSI 
died on February 25, 2005 at the age of 79. A retired National League Baseball umpire, he was the beloved husband of Frances,
devoted father of Frank, Stephen and Nicholas, Jr., dear brother of Frank, Joseph, Fanny Voulo, Katy Reises and Victor,
fond grandfather of Nick, Richard, Kara, Christopher, Anthony, Heather and Taurie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount St. Mary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE WAGENBLAST 
died on February 25, 2005 at the age of 98. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Carol and Frank; 
also survived by three grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ANGEL PACE 
died on February 26, 2005. He was the devoted father of Gail Ricca, dear brother of Anita, fond companion of Janet; 
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ISABEL ROSADO 
died on February 24, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother of Eva Colon, dear sister of Esperanza; 
also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY SHEEHAN FARINA 
died on February 21, 2005 at the age of 80. 
She was the beloved wife of Leonard, devoted mother of Mary, John, Mike, Jim, Cathy and Patricia, dear sister of Ann; 
also survived by thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIA CALIARI of Glendale 
died on February 25, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was the widow of the late Carlo, devoted mother of Daniel and Emma Martorana, dear sister of Bruno Berasi,
 fond grandmother of John Martorana, Mary and John Welker, fond great-grandmother of Matthew Welker. 
She was a member of the Club Trentino. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOHN PETSCHE of Hackettstown, New Jersey 
died on February 24, 2005 at the age of 85. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, he was the beloved husband of Antonia, devoted father of Maria Lanzer, 
dear brother of Hilda Samide, Maria Mausser, Frieda Menke, Adolf and the late Josef, fond grandfather of Kristina Howell and John Lanzer. 
He was a member of the Gottschee Gun & Rod Club. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN (Jack) FOLEY, formerly of Toms River, New Jersey, 
died on February 24, 2005 at the age of 74. He was the husband of the late Lillian, 
devoted father of Carol Abrosch of Mystic, Connecticut, Jack Foley of Glendale, Joanne Foley and partner Sandy Cornett of Elk Grove, California, Richard and Dawn Foley of Hopedale, 
Massachusetts, and Patti and Dominick Liotta of Wantagh, Long Island, dear brother-in-law of Helen Grunseich; 
also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Maximillian Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River, New Jersey. 
Memorial contributions can be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson, New York, 11776
or the American Cancer Society, 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, New York, 11788.

CATERINA MEZZAPELLE of Ridgewood 
died on February 21, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Domenico, devoted mother of Laura Mondello, Grace DiDia, RoseMarie Grandio, Frank, Paul and Anthony; 
also survived by seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SOPHIA LEHR of Glendale 
died on February 22, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of Glendale, 
She was the devoted mother of Barbara Strubel and Nicholas Lehr; 
also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Michael Ross, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

LOUISE MATZELLE of Ridgewood 
died on March 2, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of John F.; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

LENA CALLARI MORGESE 
died on February 13 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Frank Callari, devoted mother of Grace Wagenman and Frank Callari, dear sister of Paul Buscemi, Margaret Russel and Dolores McDonald, 
dear grandmother of John, Susan and James; 
also survived by seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Walsh-LaBella Funeral Home, 87-13 82nd Street, Woodhaven.

JOSEPH PERZ of Decatur, Georgia 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 70. 
A native of Ort, Gottschee, Austria, he was a longtime resident of Forest Hills. He was the beloved husband of Erika A.,
 devoted father and father-in-law of Joseph F. and Fleur D. Hartmann of Decatur, Georgia, Susan E. and Richard Ward of Paris, France, 
dear brother and brother-in-law Reinhard and Iva Perz of West Nyack, New York and Marie and Richard Michitsch of Jefferson, New York, 
fond grandfather of Kyra and Leo Perz and Alexandra and Gregorie Ward; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. 
Memorial Services will be held at Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood on Thursday, March 10
cremation under the direction of the Cremation Society of the South. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

FRANK J. EANNIELLO 
died on March 4, 2005 at the age of 72. A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War, 
he was the cherished companion of Maria Crista Santos, dear brother and brother-in-law of Madeline Eanniello, Louis and Mary Evangelista; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Raymond Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNA BRODA 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 97. 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Barbara Bruck and John, mother-in-law of Stewart and Viola,
 dear grandmother of Peter, Janice, Tracy, John W., Karen and Janet, great-grandmother of Melissa, Lee, Jessica, Cody, Ryan, Jake, Max, Luke, Grant, Bayden, Nicolette and Jace. 
Mass was offered at St. John Russian Orthodox Church, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCES PAUCIULLO 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the widow of the late Andrew, devoted mother of Ernest, Joseph, Andrew and Michael, dear sister of Angelina Torre and Edward Maiorana; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Grace Church, followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

IRENE SCHWEIGER 
died on March 1, 2005 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late Thomas, loving aunt of Dolores Hils. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

IGNATIUS MACAGNONE 
died on February 28, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Angelina, devoted father of Linda Pipitone, 
father-in-law of Frank, dear brother of Andrew Macagnone and Rose Cangelosi, fond grandfather of Stacey DeGaray, Jason and Christopher, 
great-grandfather of Maja, Shawn and Lucas. He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARION BOTH 
died on February 28, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late John H., devoted mother of Linda Lyerly and Bruce Both, dear grandmother of Jessica. 
Religious Services were offered at the Trinity St. Andrew Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Terrence Weber, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY SPADOLINI 
died on March 4, 2005 at the age of 93. Co-founder of Wellwood Memorials, 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Anthony and Marie Salerno; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VIRGINIA VIOLA 
died on March 2, 2005. 
She was the devoted mother of Elvia Pierrepont. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HARRIET SUBLICH 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the widow of the late Philip F., devoted mother of Paul, Kathleen Hoefer and Maribeth. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

AURORA BUNDRA of Ridgewood 
died on March 4, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Mramorak, Kovin, Serbia, 
She was the widow of the late Nicolae, devoted mother of Coriolan and Sever; 
also survived by three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Mramorak Cemetery, Mramorak, Serbia.

MARIANN BUTTACAVOLI of Brooklyn 
died on March 5, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Louisiana, 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Carmelo Buttacavoli and Lena Rivera, dear sister of Nettie Pagan; 
also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Michael Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIE WOHLAFKA of Brooklyn 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Adolph, Marie Branca, Elizabeth Cappola, Joseph and Carilyn Juran, 
dear sister of Carol Schnieder and Adolph Rippel; 
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FLORENCE DeSARO of Brooklyn 
died on March 2, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Paul, devoted mother of Charles, Ciro, Paul and Robert; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Precious Blood Church, followed by 
Interment in Cemetery of the Resurrection.
 Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood

LUZIE HERINK 
died on March 10, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the widow of the late Paul, devoted mother of Reiner and the late Horst, owners of Neiderstein’s Restaurant; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

BARBARA ANDREJCISK 
died on March 11, 2005 at the age of 71. 
She was the devoted mother of Christine, Susan, Teresa, James, Michael and Joseph; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSE DeVINCENTIS 
died on March 13, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the widow of the late Agapito, devoted mother of Lucille Maggiore, Anthony and the late Edmond, dear sister of Gilda Sparano; 
also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VIRGINIA VIOLA 
died on March 2, 2005. 
She was the devoted mother of Elvia Pierrepont, Silvia Flaim and Carmen Yob, dear sister of Lidia Viola; 
also survived by seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANTHONY MARTINO 
died on March 11, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the dear brother of Sally Fantigrossi, Anne Sonnick, Pat, Joseph and Donald; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

TILLIE PETRULLO of Ridgewood 
died on March 5, 2005 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late James, dear sister of Grace, Nancy, Victor, Dan and Mildred. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLES MADISON 
died on March 12, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the husband of the late Katherine, devoted father of Kathleen, Edward and Debbie, 
dear grandfather of Tobi and Mike, Bobby and Dina, Edward, Courtney, Meghan, Tricia and Ed, great-grandfather of Nikki, Alena and Ivy. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET M. PAPA 
died on March 12, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Stephen, devoted mother of Stephen S., Joseph, Lawrence and Concetta, 
dear grandmother of Barbara, Stephen, Michele, Thomas, Alex and Taylor, 
great-grandmother of Michael. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCESCO PARAVATI 
died on March 7, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Calabria, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Francesca, devoted father and father-in-law of Vito and Ann, Joe and Mary and Theresa and Carlo and Franca, 
dear grandfather of Frances, Denise, Frank, Joseph, Katherine, Dana, Michael and Ava. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCIS A. McCARTHY of Glendale 
died on March 6, 2005 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Anne, devoted father and 
father-in-law of Pamela, Kevin and Debbie, Karen and Joseph Tucker, Brian and Geryl and Maureen, dear grandfather of Bryan, Sean, Aldan, Maggie, Austin and Brynn. 
He was a World War II Navy veteran, a retired member of the New York City Police Department and retired executive secretary of St. Pancras Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

CONCETTA DeSARO of Jamaica 
died on March 8, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Frank; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARETHA KINKEL of Maspeth 
died on March 13, 2005 at the of 94. 
A native of Austria-Hungary, 
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Erna Lehfellner; 
also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend John Stoudt, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARY DeCOURCY of Ridgewood 
died on March 11, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of Glen Cove, 
She was the widow of the late Richard. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA M. SKOTCHKO of Glendale 
died on March 14, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the widow of the late Walter, devoted mother of Dorothy Agoglia; 
also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of several women’s and grandmother’s clubs. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PAULA FAHNER of Glendale 
died on March 18, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Germany, 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of John Fahner and Cathy Neumann; dear grandmother of Eric, Gary and Christine. 
She was a member of the Sacred Heart League. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HELEN KLIMAS of Ridgewood 
died on March 17, 2005 at the age of 81. 
She was the beloved wife of Albert, devoted mother of Albert, Kenneth, Joseph, John and Linda Riedener, dear sister of Veronica Stibitz; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

KARL GANZER 
died on March 12, 2005 at the age of 69. He was the beloved husband of Edeltraut, devoted father of Richard. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

DOROTHY M. BLOHM 
died on March 12, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the cousin of Carolyn Dempsey; 
also survived by many more cousins. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Pastor Jessie Forrest, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

ANN A. ARAGONE 
died on March 17, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the devoted aunt of Gloria Lombardi. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bernadette’s Church, followed by entombment in St. John’s Cloister Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH RISI 
died on March 20, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Joseph Jr., Vanessa, Rosemary, Jessica and Jennifer; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery

GASPER LoCASCIO 
died on March 21, 2005 at the age of 76. He was the husband of the late Theresa, devoted father of Michael and Frank, father-in-law of Erin and Debra, 
dear brother of Dominic and Lilly; 
also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral Blessing was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, followed by 
Interment in The Green-Wood Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIE SARTORI of Ridgewood 
died on March 10, 2005 at the age of 81. 
A native of Czechoslovakia, 
She was the sister of the late Joseph E., and Carl Sartori; 
also survived by nieces, nephews, ten grandnieces and three grandnephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

PIETRO INSINGA 
died on March 15, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Lucia, devoted father of Joseph and Anthony, father-in-law of Tania, 
dear brother of Paul and Anna Cutaia, fond grandfather of Peter. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROMAN J. KRUK 
died on March 15, 2005 at the age of 90. 
A native of Pennsylvania, he had been an active member and past president of the Pulaski Association of Business & Professional Men, member of the Kosciusko Foundation, 
St. Adalbert Holy Name Society and the The Polish-Slavic Center. He was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1991 by the Polish American World and served on the General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee. 
He was the founder of Roman Lamp Shade Company. He was the husband of the late Janina, father and father-in-law of the late Christine Jackowski and Bob, 
grandfather and grandfather-in-law of Robert and Donna Van Norden and Steven Jackowski, great-grandfather of Charley and Andrew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GLORIA ODDO 
died on March 13, 2005 at the age of 73. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph Anthony, devoted mother of Carol and Barbara, mother-in-law of Brian, 
dear grandmother of Brandon and Breana. Cremation was in the Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOAN ION 
died on March 3, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Elena, devoted father of Alex Constantin. 
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE VARVARO 
died on March 14, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Salvatore, devoted mother of Vincent and the late Joseph, dear sister of Lucy DeFalco, Mary DePalo, Sam and Frank Friscia, 
fond grandmother of Joseph, Sal, Catherine, Marie, Angelo and Theresa; 
also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHARLES MADISON 
died on March 12, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the husband of the late Katherine (Kay), devoted father of Kathleen, Edward and Debbie,
 dear grandfather of Tobi and Mike, Bobby and Dina, Edward, Courtney, Meghan, Tricia and Ed, great-grandfather of Nikki, Alena, Ivy, Claudia and Madison. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK COMO 
died on March 16, 2005 at the age of 85. He was the husband of the late Vivian, dear brother of Josephine Curci,
 dear uncle of Sadie Sanseverino and Annette Lewandowski. He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

WALTER KUZINOWICH 
died on March 14, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the husband of the late Helen, 
devoted father of Chris Kuzin, Tina Losito, Elena and John Kuzin, father-in-law of Maggie, Bernadette and Sal, 
dear brother of Vera Stachow, fond grandfather of Anthony, Katie, Emma, Christina, Julia, Matthew, Theresa and Sophia. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CLEMENS A. HAENSEL of Exeter Township, Pennsylvania 
died on March 15, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Queens, he was the beloved husband of Helen A., father of the late Frank; 
also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. 
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680 North Canton, Ohio, 44720. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Reading, Pennsylvania.

BARBARA FLEISCHHACKER of Manalapan, New Jersey, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on March 16, 2005 at the age of 90. 
A native of Mariolana, Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Elisabeth Juran, Katharina Golubovic and Magdalena Oberle,
dear sister of Katharina Sabath and Wilhelm Brucker; 
also survived by seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELISABETH REITENBACH of Ridgewood 
died on March 20, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of Bochka, Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Gustav, devoted mother of Elisabeth Schiller and Gustav; 
also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

JAMES BRENNAN 
died on April 10, 2005 at the age of 74. 
A retired Detective First Grade of the New York City Police Department, 
he was the beloved husband of Bernadette, 
devoted father of James, Daniel, Mary King and Christine, father-in-law of Brian King and Michelle, dear brother of Jerry, Midge Menzer and Clare Condit, 
fond grandfather of Remy, Skyler, Summer and Jason; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANTOINETTE SAWICKI 
died on April 9, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the dear aunt of Marcia, Peter and Anthony Ertola, Kim Wisnowski, Jennifer Pizza and Nichole Pane. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount St. Mary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIA SKIBER of Ridgewood 
died on April 6, 2005 at the age of 72. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Eduard, devoted mother of Eduard and Helga, dear sister of Rudy Stiene and Antonia Moschner. 
She was a member of the Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Association. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

PASCUAL ANDINO of Brooklyn 
died on March 29, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Puerto Rico, he was the beloved husband of Gadiola, devoted father of Lucy, Shorty, Pipo and Pipa; 
also survived by fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home—Funeraria, 289 St. Nicholas Avenue, Ridgewood.

ROSE M. TEDESCO of St. Petersburg, Florida 
died on April 3, 2005 at the age of 81. 
She was 
A native of Connecticut. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MILDRED SAMEK of Charlotte, North Carolina 
died on April 7, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Carole Salerno and Alan Samek. 
Services were held at graveside at Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANGELINA “Tootsie” MATERA 
died on April 12, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Marie Clark, mother-in-law of Steve Clark, 
sister of the late Ralph, Mike and Robert Frazette, Mary Nasuti and Theresa Henriksen, 
dear grandmother of Jacqueline Fearnside, Jessica Flynn and Jay Clark, great-grandmother of Ella Marie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ISABELLE ROSSI 
died on April 16, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow of the late Fausto, devoted mother of Christine and the late Richard,
dear sister of Helen, Stella, Lucy, Annie, Antoinette and the late Catherine and Albina,
fond grandmother of John and Jeannine, great-grandmother of Evan, James, Colin, Shannon and Peter. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROBERT HOLLANDER 
died on April 13, 2005 at the age of 86. He was the devoted father of John, Peter and Margaret; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CAROLYN POLSTER 
died on April 1, 2005 at the age of 82. She is survived by many friends. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.

PARNELL KILBREATH 
died on April 14, 2005 at the age of 74. 
A native of Bernie, Missouri, he was the beloved husband of Justine Burger, devoted father of Richard and Harry Kilbreath, 
dear brother of Betty Aaron, Cecil, Jr. and Claud Kilbreath. He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ROSALIA STALZER of Ridgewood on April 18, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Rossbuchel, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the devoted mother of Gerhard, dear sister of Christine Mudryk. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KATIE WOLF of Middle Village 
died on April 18, 2005 at the age of 98. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late Filip, devoted mother of Henry Wolf, dear sister of Eva Egner. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

RADU NEAGOE of Ridgewood 
died on April 11, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Cetate, Romania, he was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Adriana, dear brother of Dorel. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood,
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, followed by 
Interment in S.F. Nicolae Cemetery.

MARIE A. HUMRICH of Glendale 
died on April 25, 2005 at the age of 102. 
She was the widow of the late Charles L., dear friend of many. 
She was a member of the Glendale Reformed Church. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Chris Theodore, 
followed by Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

ALICE SCHADE of Ridgewood 
died on April 22, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Jarrow, England, 
She was the widow of the late Robert, devoted mother of William; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

BERNARD R. SULLIVAN of Miami, Florida 
died on April 18, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Germaine, devoted father of Deborah Gonzalez, 
brother of the late William and Raymond, fond grandfather of Barbara Gonzalez. 
A World War II veteran, he served as Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy and was also a member of the VFW Post No. 123, Ridgewood. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

HENRY BREMER of Glendale 
died at the age of 93. A World War II U.S. Army Air Force veteran, he was the beloved husband of Lotte, 
devoted father and father-in-law of Linda and Jack N. Kane, Susan and William Slinker, fond grandfather of Derek Granata, Courtney Slinker and Lindsay Clemente, 
great-grandfather of Emma Taylor Clemente. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola, New York.

ALBERT KOENIG of New Windsor, New York 
died on April 20, 2005 at the age of 74. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, he was the beloved husband of Herta, devoted father and father-in-law of Mark of Yonkers, 
David and Amanda of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Peter of Bedford, Texas and Lisa of Floral Park, 
dear brother and brother-in-law of Poldi Fink of Ridgewood, Wilma and Ernest Endrich of Yonkers, fond grandfather of Brooke and Alexandra Koenig; 
also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral 
Services were held at the Coloni Funeral Home, New Windsor, followed by cremation in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, New York. 
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12553.

NIKOLA MRAKOVCIC 
died on April 22, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Kata, devoted father of Boris and Mark, 
fond grandfather of Danny, Matthew, Christopher, Bryan and Nicholas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Precious Blood Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN NASTACHOWSKI 
died on April 21, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Paula, father of the late Diane, 
dear uncle of Father Peter Zendzian, Barbara and Victor Albanese, great-uncle of Michelle and Christina Albanese. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY GRABOWSKI 
died on April 18, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the widow of the late Stanley, devoted mother of Patricia Wagner, dear sister of Helen Golembieski, 
fond grandmother of Lisa Vooris, Kimberly Probeck and Jeffrey Wagner, great-grandmother of Kenneth, Tyler, Kristina, Matthew, Ryan and Delaney. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HARRY A. MULL 
died on April 18, 2005 at the age of 88. He was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Roberta Dunbar and Marie Fridrich, father-in-law of the late Chickie and Roger,
 fond grandfather of Charles Dunbar and Michelle Ferlise, great-grandfather of Michael Ferlise. He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, officiated by Reverend William Hanousek, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.MARIA MIGNANO 
died on April 18, 2005 at the age of 72. 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Dominick and Anthony, mother-in-law of Claire, dear sister of Agatha Rappa and Josephine Musacchio; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bartholomew Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE BAGLIONE 
died on April 23, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Anthony and the late Margo; 
also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROBERT JOHN LINHARDT 
died on April 13, 2005 at the age of 78. He was the devoted father of Robert, Kathy and Sue. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

FLORENCE ALBRECHT 
died on April 20, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the beloved wife of Edward, devoted mother of Edward. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ISHWARBHAI PATEL 
died on April 22, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the devoted father of Ramesh. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FRANK BOSCOTTINO 
died on April 25, 2005 at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSEMARY C. KOCIENDA 
died on April 27, 2005 at the age of 81. 
She was the devoted mother of Patricia Guzowski and Lynn Marchese, mother-in-law of Joseph, dear sister of Dorothy DiPalo, 
fond grandmother of Joseph, Michael and Kathleen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSE DeLaROSA 
died on April 27, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Catherine, devoted father of Louis, Christopher and Joseph, 
father-in-law of Linda, fond grandfather of Nina and Joseph. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH MIGNANO 
died on April 26, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the husband of the late Maria, devoted father of Dominick and Anthony,
father-in-law of Claire, dear brother of Maria Bullaro and Josephine Gambrone, fond grandfather of Elizabeth and Molly. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bartholomew Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MURIEL I. MILLER of Ridgewood 
died on April 28, 2005 at the age of 100. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Muriel Rucci, Margie Castles and Charles Miller; 
also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens.

LILLIAN REED of Ridgewood 
died on April 24, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of the United States, 
She was the devoted mother of Ray and Joyce; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Chapel in Maple Grove Cemetery, followed by 
Interment under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HENRIC H. RUECKHEIM of Glendale 
died on May 2, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Hannelore, devoted father of Karen Rueckheim-DiTommaso and Steven; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Religious services will be held Thursday (May 5) at 11 a.m. at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 149 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016, the ASPCA, 
110 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10011 of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, 360 Lexington Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

FANNY VOGL of Ridgewood 
died on May 1, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Germany, 
She was the widow of the late George, mother of the late Helen Vogl, dear sister of Theresa Mischler. 
She was a member of the Third Order of Franciscans. 
Religious Services were held at the Queen of Peace Residence, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ALBERT CALCHI of Ridgewood 
died on May 2, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the dear brother of Jessie Pollock, Julie Berins, Victor 
and the late Eugene Calchi, fond uncle of Elizabeth Vierheller, Julie Weber and Katie Berins. 
Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ADELINE A. RODDY of Largo, Florida 
died on April 25, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late William, 
devoted mother of William, Michael, Thomas, Robert and Oscar Roddy, Susan Youman and Carol Bernazal, dear sister of Clara Bauer; 
also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

ELSIE E. PENZIN of Santa Monica, California 
died on April 23, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late Carl, devoted mother of Ingrid, Elsa, Eric and Willuiam Penzin and Christine Perrine. 
Services were held at graveside, followed by 
Interment in Flushing Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CATHERINE BARBOUR of Ridgewood 
died on May 1, 2005 at the age of 90. 
A native of Queens, 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Darlene Barbour and Rose Ann Esposito. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARY GRANDE of Springfield and Ludlow, 
Massachusetts, formerly of Queens, 
died on April 30, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of the Bronx, 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of John S., and the late Nicholas and Frank Jr., dear sister of Tony Peragine, 
fond grandmother of Jonathan Grande, Lisa Ferrington and Kim Bartnik, great-grandmother of Vanessa, David, Nathan and Amanda, dear aunt of Margaret Columbini. 
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Springfield, 
Massachusetts, followed by Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Springfield, 
Massachusetts, under the direction of the Sampson Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, Springfield, 
Massachusetts, A Dignity Provider.

JOHN O’MARA of Glendale 
died on May 4, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Glendale, he was the dear uncle of Patrick, Thomas, Kelly and Maureen. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MICHAEL M. ZABLOCKI 
died on May 4, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the dear brother of Henry, Helen, the late Stanley, Edmund, Chester and Bruno. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PATRICIA KELLER 
died on May 5, 2005 at the age of 71. 
She was the beloved wife of Ferdinand, devoted mother of Valarie, Diana and Patricia; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GERTRUDE SCHUCK 
died on May 5, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Jeanette, Helen, Cathy, Bob, Linda, Alfred and Caroline, dear sister of Helen; 
also survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ELIZABETH MILLER 
died on May 4, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur, Sr., devoted mother of Arthur, Jr., and the late Dale Oppedisano; 
also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

ANTONIETTA SERRAVALLI of Ridgewood 
died on May 8, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Italy, 
She was the beloved wife of Francesco, devoted mother of Rosetta Pirillo, Teresa Fuoco and Carmine Serravalli, dear sister of Joseph and Frank Gambino; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

LUCIEN CLOAREC 
died on May 2, 2005 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Germaine, dear uncle of Irene Nally; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

THOMAS CORACI of Long Island City 
died on May 4, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of New York, he was the beloved husband of Lillian, devoted father of Theresa Ymer, Gina, Debra and Penny Coraci, dear brother of Celia Shooman; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CONCETTA GARGULIO of Hendersonville, North Carolina 
died on April 30, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Elia, devoted mother of Richard; 
also survived by grandchildren. 
Services were held at graveside under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Green-Wood Cemetery.

DOROTHY VOLLMER 
died on May 12, 2005 at the age of 80. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, mother of the late William, mother-in-law of Felicia, dear grandmother of Chrystal and Ginamarie, great-grandmother of Arianna. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by 
Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

HELEN VOGEL WILHELM of Ridgewood 
died on May 12, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Havenstein, Germany, 
She was the widow of the late Kaspar, devoted mother of Barbara Roberts and Karl Wilhelm, dear sister of Emma Braun and Alois Vogel of Utica, New York; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Glendale Grandmothers Club. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

RICHARD MIKOLAJCZYK 
died on May 13, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Richard and Donna Lynch, 
dear brother of Stanley and Jeanette; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory
 under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HELEN DELMORE 
died on May 10, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the dear aunt of Carl Koenig and Barbara Parlatore. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LOUISE HORN 
died on May 12, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the dear friend of Janet Strobel. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ETHEL MINERELLA 
died on May 13, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the devoted mother of Dolores Novarro and Diane Trantino; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Pastor Boyd Lowry, followed by 
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens.

MARY STISSI 
died on May 10, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the devoted mother of Emmanuel and Marilyn Prata. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDMUND RUSSWURM 
died on May 8, 2005 at the age of 88. He was the devoted father of Darlene Domino. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LAWRENCE GREENFIELD of Ridgewood 
died on May 17, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Hope Heihs, Joyce O’Connor, Terry McKeon and Marie Greenfield, 
dear brother of Alexis Hanahan, Kenneth Greenfield and Paul Rebello; 
also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Usher Society. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ALBERT PETSCHAUER of Middle Village 
died on May 17, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Niedermaisile, Gottschee, Austria, he was the beloved husband of Margareta, devoted father of Walter and Albert, dear brother of Hilda; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARY BAKALIC of Manhattan 
died on May 7, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was A native of New York. 
Services were held at the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLES JOHNSON of Ridgewood 
died on May 11, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Marie and devoted father of Susan. He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FELICE BIANCO of Ridgewood 
died on May 15, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Rose, dear brother of Helen Versaggi; 
also survived by nephew Frank and niece Dianne. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARTIN M. GAGLIARDI of Glendale 
died on May 22, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Jennie (nee Henry), devoted father of Jean Ann Ketterer and Martin W., 
dear brother of Frank, Joseph and Ralph, fond grandfather of Michelle, John, Michael, Kristina and Brittany, great-grandfather of Lauren. 
Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.

ELENA MAZILU of Ridgewood 
died on May 22, 2005 at the age of 81. 
A native of Cernauti, Romania, 
She was the widow of the late Dr. Ion, devoted mother of Dumitru, Stefan and the late Mihaela, dear sister of Teofil Voitenco and Hortensia Cosmatu. 
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery

.BLAS RIVERA MENDEZ 
died on May 17, 2005 at the age of 91. He was the devoted father of Milagros. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

ALVARO RODRIGUEZ 
died on May 17, 2005 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Julia. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARY VOLKA 
died on May 17, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the dear sister of Paul Shklanko. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EDMUND RUSSWURM 
died on May 8, 2005 at the age of 88. He was the devoted father of Darlene Domino and Roberta Biebart, dear brother of Heady Lucas, William, Charles and John; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CARLOS NEGRON VELEZ of Woodhaven 
died on May 21, 2005 at the age of 76. 
A native of Puerto Rico, he was the beloved husband of Maizonet, devoted father of Louise Juste, Debbie Velez, Julia DeLiz and Magda Ayala; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DOROTHY L. HUMPHRIES of Whiting, New Jersey, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on May 14, 2005 at the age of 82. 
She was the dear aunt of Dr. Edythe Humphries of Royal Oak, Maryland, sister-in-law of Elenore Humphries, of Forked River, New Jersey. 
She was the owner of the Emil Koch Insurance Agency until her retirement. Cremation was private. 
A Memorial Service was held at the Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, Whiting, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions in her name may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, New Jersey 08759.

JACK E. HOFFMANN of Ridgewood 
died on May 29, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Queens, he was the devoted father of Stephen L. and Richard E. Hoffmann and Susan J. Turner; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale,
 officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

PILAR VAGTS 
died on May 23, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother of Arlene. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

THERESA NAPOLITANO 
died on May 27, 2005 at the age of 92. A Maspeth person, 
She was the widow of the late Vincent, devoted mother of Carl, Vincent, Angelo, Alfred, Rudy, Edward and the late Theresa and Donald; 
also survived by nineteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DR. HOWARD W. BERNSEN Jr., 
died on May 26, 2005 at the age of 74. A chiropractor for forty years, he was the beloved husband of Mary Ann,
devoted father of Deborah Berman and Dr. Howard W. Bernsen III and father-in-law of Donna, dear brother of Florence Callocchio, 
fond grandfather of Lance, Jared and Zachary. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RUDOLPH R. ZAHN 
died on May 29, 2005 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Stephen and father-in-law of Ronni; 
also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral 
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

DANIEL J. POWERS 
died on May 29, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Stephen and the late Kevin, 
father-in-law of Patricia, fond grandfather of Meghan, Matthew, Dylan and Logan. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Adalbert Church on June 2 (today) at 10 a.m., followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARCELLA PFEIFFER of Glendale 
died on May 28, 2005 at the age of 89, 
She was the devoted mother of John Sweeney, dear grandmother of Sean and Patrick Sweeney, great-grandmother of Mimi, Dylan, Tate and Bairn Sweeney. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by cremation. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

EDWARD F. HOLT of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Glendale, 
died on May 29, 2005. A U.S. Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific, he was the husband of the late Ann, 
devoted father and father-in-law of Karen and William Maurer, James and Margaret Holt, fond grandfather of Nadine Lavigne and Keith Maurer. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Pancras Church on Friday, June 3, 10 a.m., followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

MARY A. WHALEN (nee Raedy) 
died on May 14, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School and Grover Cleveland High School. 
She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jane Whalen Horst and Rodney of Martinsburg, West Virginia and Rosemary A. Whalen of Germantown, Maryland, 
dear sister of William Charles Raedy of Wilmington, North Carolina, fond grandmother of Stephanie and Jeffrey Horst of Martinsburg, West Virginia,
 aunt of Maureen Wortham of Altus, Oklahoma and William Raedy of Vancouver, Washington. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, Millersville, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, 
donations can be made to Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, Millersville, Maryland, or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

MARGARET M. KUNZ (nee Moloney) of Middle Village 
died on June 3, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Lawrence and Joan Marie, dear sister of Brother Matthew Moloney; 
also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HELEN PIETERSEN 
died on June 5, 2005. 
She was the dear friend of Marie Conde, sister of the late Irene Barnet. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FRANCIS D. LAMBERTI 
died on June 2, 2005. He was the dear brother of Shaun Lamberti, fond companion of Donna Tamborino. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FRED BROOKS 
died on June 4, 2005. He was the dear uncle of Sue Marchand. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LYDIATH TAYLOR 
died on June 2, 2005 at the age of 97. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur, dear aunt of William F. Charles. 
Services were held at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiated by Pastor J.C. Austin, 
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NICKOLAS CUSCANI of Palm Springs, Florida 
died on June 1, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Ridgewood, he was the husband of the late Emily, devoted father of Jon and father-in-law of Susan; 
also survived by four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEPH LaPETRI 
died on June 1, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Finocchiaro), devoted father of Charles and Adele D’Amico, 
dear brother of Mary DiPaola, fond grandfather of Joseph, Christopher and Alyssa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

WILLIAM G. PETERSON 
died on June 6, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the husband of the late Marie, devoted father of Katherine Tripp and Kenneth, 
father-in-law of Earl, dear grandfather of Nelson and Jordan. He was a World War II Navy veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church, 
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH JAMES (Jazzy) CIPOLLA Sr., 
died on June 2, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Helen, devoted father of Anthony and Joseph, 
father-in-law of Rosemary and Margaret, 
dear grandfather of Cyd, Marie, Lee and Zoe, fond uncle of Sal, Nick and Thomas. He was a World War II Navy veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth

JOSEPH J. RYAN Sr. 
died on June 3, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Collins Ryan, devoted father of Joseph Jr., Garrett, Susan and Christopher, 
dear grandfather of Ashley, Samantha, Katherine, Kristina, Valerie, Connor and Alexa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BERTHA HOLLY of Glendale 
died on June 2, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the devoted mother of Matthew, dear grandmother of Kerri and John Mahoney, Matthew Jr. and Dara Holly,
 great-grandmother of John Mahoney Jr. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

JOSEPHINE E. HACKETT of Glendale 
died on June 7, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of Manhattan, 
She was the widow of the late Clinton, devoted mother of Michael J., James V., Gerald T., Matthew J., and Patrick E., 
dear sister of Sister Ann Regina and Sister Marie Duchesne, dear grandmother of James V. Jr., Jennifer, Deborah, Christie, Amanda, Melanie and Gina. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA MARINZEL of Ridgewood 
died on May 25, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Lichtenbach, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Gottfried, devoted mother of William. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIA LOSER of Ridgewood 
died on May 27, 2005 at the age of 97. 
A native of Proese, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Matthias, devoted mother of Anna Kornitzer and Alois Loser, dear sister of Matilda Tscherne; 
also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANTHONY FERRONE of Ridgewood 
died on June 3, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Anneliese. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JACK E. HOFFMANN of Ridgewood 
died on May 29, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Queens, he was the husband of Joan, devoted father of Stephen L., Richard E. and Susan J. Turner; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Michael Ross, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GRACE MARQUARDT of Ridgewood 
died on June 14, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Harry, devoted mother of Barbara Inganamort, dear grandmother and
 grandmother-in-law of Thomas and Linda Lippolt, Christopher and Linda Lippolt and Robert and Margie Lippolt, 
great-grandmother of Jessie, Morgan, Logan, Lindsay, Faith, Toni and Tommy. 
Glendale Walsh LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue. 
Cremation will be held on Friday, June 17, in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels.

ROBERT KESSLER of Margate, Florida 
died on June 3, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Glendale, he was the husband of the late Carol, devoted father of Robert Jr., Richard and Ronald, loving son of Margaret Kessler, dear brother of Kenneth; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Sands, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EVA BITTROLFF 
died on June 8, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the devoted mother of Joyce, Freddie, Brian and Mattie. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

RAUL ALBARRACIN 
died on June 8, 2005 at the age of 69. He was the devoted father of Fermin and Javier; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WILLIAM CARSTEN 
died on June 5, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the husband of the late Nita, devoted father of Iris Ludwigson. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park,

SAMUEL CONLEY 
died on June 6, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the husband of the late Herta, devoted father of AnneMarie Hill. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

JOSEPH TUSZYNSKI 
died on June 9, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Marie, devoted father of Bob and Bill, father-in-law of Becky, 
dear brother of Carl and Michael, fond grandfather of Hannah and Laura. He was a World War II Navy veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

YOLANDA TROPIANO 
died on June 8, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, devoted mother of Frank, Pasquale, Nicholas Cono and the late Marie Solimine, sister of the late Lena Cirone; 
also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Saviour Church, followed by 
Interment in Green-Wood Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSA ALICEA 
died on June 11, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the devoted mother of Benito Ruiz. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CATHERINE DOUGHERTY of Glendale 
died on June 15, 2005 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of James Dougherty and Patricia Crawford; 
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Greenport, New York under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

EDWARD WASSMER of Glendale and East Hampton 
died on June 7, 2005 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Helen, 
devoted father of Alice, Albert, Dolores, Vincent and the late Philip and Donald; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Private services and Interment were in East Hampton, New York.

ANTOINETTA MINGALONE 
died on June 16, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted mother of Carmella Pesale, dear grandmother of Roseanne Porrazzo. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Flushing Cemetery.

ELIZABETH DADDAZIO 
died on June 12, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother of Paul. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory

.LIANG CHING WEN HSIA 
died on June 12, 2005 at the age of 73. 
She was the beloved wife of Hui Yao, devoted mother of Samuel. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA KUCZER 
died on June 15, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the beloved wife of Arthur. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

KRYSTYNA SZALKIEWICZ 
died on June 17, 2005 at the age of 77. 
She was the beloved wife of Jan, devoted mother of Sophia and Andy, mother-in-law of Susan, dear grandmother of Daniel, Lissy and Rachel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN PUKAS of Ridgewood 
died on June 18, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Theresa, devoted father of Judy Koch. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Methodist Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARGARET GARAMONE of Glendale 
died on June 17, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Queens, 
She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of Patricia, James and Susan, sister of the late James and Mary Faraher and Catherine Jones, 
dear grandmother of John and James Kuespert. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

DOMINICK SCHIAVO of Brooklyn 
died on June 8, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Palma, dear uncle of Angie Pastore. 
Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ARNOLD V. GEHNICH of Ridgewood 
died on June 18, 2004 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Jean C., 
devoted mother of Cynthia Cooke, Geraldine Babino and Elaine; 
dear grandfather of Heidi, Justin and Joel Babino. 
Services were held at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PILAR MULERO 
died on June 19, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted mother of Nicholas and John, dear sister of Ivette; 
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN J. LEWIS of Glendale 
died on June 17, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the devoted father of Laureen Alke, Lisa Umland and Cathleen Lewis, 
father-in-law of Scott and Mark, dear brother of Donald, fond grandfather of Heather, Melissa and Shaun. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARTHA REVERE of Ridgewood 
died on June 8, 2005 at the age of 70. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Clara Mazza and Cynthia Gonzalez; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Paul Furnis, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery.

JOHN SCHEMITSCH of Glendale 
died on July 3, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Austria, he was the beloved husband of Anna (nee Jonke), devoted father of Bernhard, Helga and John, 
dear brother of Marie Lackner, Ernst, Frieda Mausser, Olga Wittreich, Gertraud Wittreich and Heidi Agnello; 
also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, July 7) at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

APPOLONIA MIODUSKI of Glendale 
died on June 30, 2005 at the age of 75. 
A native of Germany, 
She was the devoted mother of Karin and the late Bernd; 
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

TORBJORN LOTHMAN 
died on June 25, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the dear brother of Dory Lothman. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory

.HERBERT LICHTMAN 
died on June 28, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the dear uncle of Henry. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

IRENE SOKOL 
died on June 28, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the dear sister of Helen Lefko and Florentine J. Sokol, fond aunt of Lauren, Janet and Frank, grand-aunt of Lindsey, Jeffrey, Christopher and Charles. 
She was a graduate of Hunter College, Bryn Mawr and the University of Warsaw, where she received a Doctorate in Eastern European Studies. 
She taught at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison Campus, and was an active member of the Zonta International, serving as governor of District 3. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSALIA PENSABENE 
died on June 27, 2005 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late Larry, devoted mother of Gaetano and the late Josephine, dear sister of Antonina Sclafani, 
fond grandmother of Giuseppe, Michael, Tommy and Pasquale, fond great grandmother of Joey, Michael, Tony, Matthew, Paul and Olivia. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery 
under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

STEPHEN MALUK 
died on July 1, 2005 at the age of 87. He was the husband of the late Nellie, devoted father of Virginia Tocco and Peter, 
father-in-law of Peter, dear grandfather of Matthew, Paul, Holly and Steven, great-grandfather of Zachary. He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, July 7) and 9:30 a.m. at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BARBARA M. SWEENEY 
died on June 30, 2005 at the age of 71. 
She was the devoted mother of Caryl and George, mother-in-law of Hilarion, dear grandmother of Maria, Julio, Hilarion Jr., Jonathon and Barbara; 
also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Graveside 
Services were held at The Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania, under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE MILLS of Brooklyn 
died on July 1, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the dear sister of Stella Marra; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

BARBARA A. LINDNER 
died on June 20, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Albert, devoted mother of Kathleen Conlisk, Janice Casper and Paul Lindner; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH D. BENEDETTO of Ridgewood 
died on July 5, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Martino Rocco and Gracie Paula, 
dear grandfather of Christopher Michael, Matthew Peter, Walter Joseph, Alyssa Paulina, Adriana Mary and Joseph Martino. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARET M. BOLLMANN of Middle Village 
died on July 6, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow the late Frank, devoted mother of Margaret Ognibene, Gerard and Robert Bollmann; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale

.MILDRED H. BROWN 
died on July 11, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the dear sister of Doris, Lillian Kohler and Catherine Reid; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, July 14) at 10 a.m. at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FINBAR (Barry) O’BRIEN 
died on July 10, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the husband of the late Carmel, devoted father of Kevin, Bob, Sheila Bost and Maureen Ciccone,
 father-in-law of Annmarie, John and Sal, dear brother of Kathleen Drew, Fergus and Joe,
 fond grandfather of Kristyn, Sal, Melissa, John, Garrett, Caitlin, Thomas, Jack and Maggie; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRIEDA KIEFER 
died on July 6, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the widow of the late Harold, devoted mother of Harold Kiefer, Carol Speckman and Rosemary Johnstone,
 dear grandmother of Kathleen, Mary-Ellen, Henry, Christopher, David and Jennifer, great-grandmother of Katy Ann, John Michael, Henry IV, Scott and Emily. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK C. KUMP of Middle Village 
died on July 10, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Richard, Joan and Janet, father-in-law of Gregory, 
dear grandfather of Joseph Bulthaupt. He was a member of St. Margaret Catholic War Veterans, Post 1172, and the Telephone Pioneers; a Third Degree Knights of Columbus, 
a World War II veteran and recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and the European–American Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LILLI SCHLEIMER 
died on July 11, 2005 at the age of 76. 
A native of Katzendorf, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the devoted mother of Walter F., and Helen, dear sister of Rudolf Kump, sisters-in-law Elfriede and Anny Kump, 
fond grandmother of Kaitlyn, Frank and Robert. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

WILHELM BRUCKER of Ridgewood 
died on July 7, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Mariolana, Yugoslavia, he was the widow of the late Magdalena, devoted father of Peter Brucker and Anna Mueller, 
also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SAMUEL LAPOLLA 
died on July 14, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father of Ralph, Joseph and Doreen Astarita,
 dear brother of Grace Pagnozzi and the late Lucille Martel, fond grandfather of Ashley and Brooke. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth

.IRENE CASSIDY 
died on July 17, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the beloved wife of Vincent, devoted mother of Carol Koenig and Frank, mother-in-law of Michael,
dear grandmother of Richard, Michelle, Tara and Christopher, great-grandmother of Michael; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JULIA VOLPE 
died on July 18, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late Lino, devoted mother of Angelina Calandro, MaryAnn Daniel and the late Rocco, mother-in-law of Joseph, Ben and Pat, 
dear sister of Josephine Esposito, Peter Serchia and Patsy Serchia, fond grandmother of Lisa, Lenny, Joanne, Tracy and Benjamin. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Transfiguration Church today (Thursday, July 21), at 10 a.m., followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARILYN A. PEASE 
died on July 15, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the devoted mother of Jane Ash, Karen Pease and Laura Malleck, dear sister of Hildegarde Thompson, Robert and Roy; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

ENNO POHLMANN of Glendale 
died on July 12, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Siederhasted, Germany, he was the beloved husband of Maria, dear brother of Kurt Pohlmann, Karl Friedrich Pohlmann and Hertha Schickala. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

KATHERINE THIEL of Pompano Beach, Florida 
died on July 10, 2005 at the age of 85. 
A native of Yugoslavia, 
She was the dear sister of Elisabeth Strasser. Graveside 
Services were held at Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN J. PINTO of Ridgewood 
died on July 19, 2005 at the age of 85. 
A native of Bristol, Rhode Island, he was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of John and Maria. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery, under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SOPHIE DiBLASI of Ridgewood 
died on July 17, 2005 at the age of 87. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Philip, devoted mother of Mary Lou Benevento, Frank and Philip DiBlasi, 
dear sister of Rita Famiglietti, Catherine Bruno, Vincent DeTalia and Dolores Paulucci; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Cemetery of the Resurrection, under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANDREW JOHN GEORGE EBERT of Atlanta, Georgia 
died on July 16, 2005 at the age of 94. A retired pharmacist formerly of Glendale, he was the devoted father of Andrew; 
also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, followed by 
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

SAVERIO F. IMPELLIZZERI 
died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 78. He was the dear brother of Leo and Josephine Balanda; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CELESTINA OSORIO RAMOS 
died on July 18, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the devoted mother of Charles Jusino, Carmen Ponce and Georgina Jimenez; 
also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Martin of Tours Church, followed by 
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIE SUTERA of Ridgewood 
died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 76. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph A., devoted mother of Anna Marie, Lisa and Denise Sutera; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GIUSEPPE RIZZO 
died on July 24, 2005 at the age of 85. He was the husband of the late Rosa, devoted father of Paolo, Gino and Maria, 
dear brother of Leonarda Mannina, Santina Barone, Sarania Terzo and Maria Guardi, fond grandfather of Paolo, Esmeralda and Massimo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in Cimitero di Ventimiglia, Palermo, Italy, under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNE REICHLE of Elmhurst 
died on July 19, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the dear sister of the late Helen Martine, John and Rose Davis, dear aunt of Carol Tucci, Pat Giaccone and Kathy Martin; 
also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNE MORRISON of Glendale 
died on July 25, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Francis; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
She was a member of AARP. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery, under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARYON F. KOWALCZYK of Ridgewood 
died on July 28, 2005 at the age of 85. He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Marion, Margaret, Helen, Donna and Susan; 
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GEORGE KASPARIAN 
died on July 30, 2005 at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of Teresa, devoted father of Jean Materese,
 father-in-law of Frank, dear brother of Josephine Beberian, fond grandfather of Frank, Michael and Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Child Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE DAMA of Brooklyn 
died on July 19, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the devoted mother of Lillian, Linda and Carol; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Child Church, followed by 
entombment in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ROBERT COLLINS 
died on August 1, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Lavina, dear brother of Marian E. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

SIMONA SANTOS 
died on July 28, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted mother of Angel and Juan. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

SAVERIO F. IMPELLIZZERI 
died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 78. He was the dear brother of Leo and Josephine Bolanda, dear brother-in-law of Diane Impellizzeri; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN ADAMS of Ridgewood 
died on July 31, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Edna, devoted father of Shaun Adams and Cynthia Quinn, 
dear brother of Eileen, Paul and Theresa Norris; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ERNA PFAHLER of the Bronx 
died on July 31, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Prague, Czechoslovakia, 
She was the widow of the late Ebehardt, devoted mother of Ruth Orellana and Anita Goelz; 
also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

LOUIS WOLF of Glendale 
died on August 5, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Austria, he was the beloved husband of Annie (nee Tschinkel), devoted father of Dorothy A. Wolf. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CHRISTINA C. BROOKS 
died on August 1, 2005. 
She was the devoted mother of Joseph and Steven. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory

.LILLIAN B. WOLTJEN of Glendale 
died on August 8, 2005 at the age of 72. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of April Connolly, Diane Lentini, George and Peter Woltjen, dear sister of Edward Zeffer; 
also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PATRICK B. O’BRIEN 
died on August 8, 2005 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Theresa, devoted father of Janet, Sharon Velasquez and Geralyn Martorana, 
father-in-law of John and the late Anthony, dear brother of Teresa Waterman and Joseph, 
fond grandfather of David, Candy, Chris, Jenna, Jackie and Geena, great-grandfather of Janae, Davyne, Darian and Davian. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RAYMOND J. FARRELL 
died on August 7, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the devoted father of Elizabeth Lee, dear brother of William, fond grandfather of George and James Lee. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE MANZIONE 
died on August 4, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Anthony Terracciano, Rosemarie and Anthony Brisciana and Louis and Kathleen; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRED KERN of Glendale 
died on August 7, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the devoted father of Carol Kolb and Diane Bitz; 
also survived by three grandchildren. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in World War II. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA NICK of Conyngham, Pennsylvania 
died on August 4, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Reichenau, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Johann, devoted mother of Richard and John; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HELEN B. FEDERICI of Glenwood, New Jersey 
died on August 3, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Homestead, Pennsylvania, 
She was the widow of the late Antonio, devoted mother of Celine and Anthony; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELLIOTT GRAHAM of Far Rockaway 
died on July 31, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of York County, South Carolina, he was the beloved husband of Frances. Graveside 
Services were held in the United Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandveiw Avenue, Ridgewood.

WALTER KASOWICZ of Ridgewood 
died on August 11, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the brother of the late Stanley. A World War II Army veteran, he served as a technical sergeant. 
He was a member of the American Legion and a benefactor of St. Matthias Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ARTHUR DAMM Sr. of Glendale 
died on August 13, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Virginia, devoted father of Arthur Jr., James and Deborah; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Pastor Christudoss Theodore, followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.JOSEPH L. LeMIER 
died on August 14, 2005 at the age of 86. He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Kathleen, 
dear brother of Gladys, Carmen, Anita, Gilbert, Sheldon, Frances and the late Ruth, loving grandfather of Angelica. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LOUISE J. SAVINO 
died on August 11, 2005 at the age of 77. 
She was the widow of the late Nunzio, dear aunt of Mary Scholl-Ochman. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Luke Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

AGNES MAROTTA 
died on August 11, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Raphael, devoted mother of John and Ralph, dear sister of Michael; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by 
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery, under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIE PETRI 
died on August 11, 2005 at the age of 98. 
She was the dear aunt of Laura Kleeman. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MINNIE GIARDINA 
died on August 13, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the devoted mother of Frances and Peter; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANTHONY DiTROIA 
died on August 12, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the devoted father of Anthony, Daniel, J.P. and Elvira, dear brother of Joseph, Maryann, Fred and Peter. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

NANCY GARDINI 
died on August 15, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the dear sister of Anna Lipari and the late Antoinette Santora and Lucy Casella, sister-in-law of Iggy Lipari and Dominick Casella, 
fond aunt of Maria Cermeli, Antony Lipari, Joseph Casella and Ann Marie Wisbauer; 
also survived by fourteen great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, August 18) at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis de Paola Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Saints Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOMINIC COTIGNOLA 
died on August 12, 2005 at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Raffaela, devoted father of Pasquale and Joseph,
 father-in-law of Elaine and Marie; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FLORENCE LOVELLO 
died on August 14, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the devoted mother of Ann Inguanta, Rosalia Gordillo and Adrienne Capasso, mother-in-law of Peter, Richie and Tim, 
dear sister of Mary Viola, fond grandmother of Richard Jr., Gemma, Victoria, Robert, Timothy and Jack. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, August 18) at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VITO A. FLORIO (Bill Buttons) 
died on August 12, 2005 at the age of 85. He was the husband of the late Marie, devoted father of Joanne, Denise and Doreen, 
brother of the late Ski, Tony Andrews, Minnie and Angie, fond grandfather of Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VITA FIAMMA 
died at Orange Regional Center, Horton Campus, Middletown, New York on August 13, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was born on August 31, 1926 to the late Paolo and Lucia Orlando. 
She was married in Sicily, Italy on July 22, 1950 to the late Edgidio. 
She was the devoted mother of Angela Colonna-Revellese, mother-in-law of Joseph Revellese, dear grandmother of Paul and Matthew Colonna. 
She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Ridgewood prior to moving to Orange County. 
She was a member of the Third Order Franciscan ministry of St. Adalbert Church in Elmhurst. 
She was a devout Roman Catholic missionary who touched many people’s hearts with her prayers. 
She was a resident of Maspeth, Washingtonville and Mt. Alverno, Warwick, New York, Park Manor, Middletown, New York. Memorial 
Mass was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum, under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village. 
Memorial funds may be donated to the National Parkinsons Foundation.

DOREEN HUMPHRIES of Glendale 
died on August 9, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the devoted mother of Patricia Fritzsche, Cynthia Maclean, Doreen Smith, Carol Millette and Vincent Donovan; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were offered at the Glendale United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend David Stevens, followed by 
cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory and entombment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

PAUL RAYMOND GRIM 
died on August 10, 2005 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Ridgewood, he was the dear brother of John, James and Edgar; 
also survived by two nephews and three nieces. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in the Korean War. 
Services were held at the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Envoy Eduardo Turbanos, followed by 
Interment in Springfield Cemetery

.MARILYN M. STANLEY of Flushing 
died on August 14, 2005 at the age of 98. He was 
A native of East Haddam, New York. Graveside services and 
Interment were held in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, 
Massachusetts under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood

.ISOLINA RAMIREZ of Richmond Hill 
died on August 12, 2005 at the age of 87. 
A native of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, 
She was the devoted mother of Maria Lopez. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Cementerio La Resurrección.

ALICIA MENA of Brooklyn 
died on August 12, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Manatí, Puerto Rico, 
She was the widow of the late Angelo, devoted mother of Anna Gallo, Israel, Rev. Angelo, David and Victor Mena; 
also survived by five grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Gordon Waldvogel, followed by Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

EDWARD GUSTER of Ozone Park 
died on August 14, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Florence, devoted father of Edward, Andrew and Florence Guster and Barbara O’Hanlon, 
dear brother of Frances Guster; 
also survived by thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

GLORIA DOLCEMORE 
died on August 19, 2005 at the age of 78. 
She was the widow of the late Dominick, devoted mother of Michael. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

GLORIA LEJEUNE 
died on August 15, 2005 at the age of 70. 
She was the dear friend of Frederick Szostek. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WANDA ROWINSKI 
died on August 15, 2005. 
She was the dear aunt of John, Thomas, Steven and Regina; 
also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANK FAZZOLARI 
died on August 20, 2005 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Teresa Maria, devoted father of Savino, Robert and the late Gina. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BEATRICE KRAMER 
died on August 18, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the devoted mother of Thea and Harold, mother-in-law of Doris, dear grandmother of Marc and Eric, great-grandmother of Jake and Isabella. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, officiated by Rabbi Milton Krolpnick, followed by 
Interment in Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, New Jersey.

MARIA A. PENNACCHI 
died on August 28, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Fedele, devoted mother of Louise Lombardo and Francis Pennacchi, mother-in-law of Andrew and Carol,
fond grandmother of Marie Elena, Jennifer, Andreanna, Frank, Ricky, Danny, Andrew and Caitlyn. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Dominic Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ELIO M. MARTINI 
died on August 25, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Marion, devoted father of Robert, Lisa and Christine, fond grandfather of Daniel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection Ascension Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MAY CALABRESE of Elmhurst 
died on August 22, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Ann Hart and Lee Hankinson, dear sister of Joseph Muratore, Albert Muratore, Anna Barbieri and Frances DeCicco, 
fond grandmother of Robert, James, Audree and Michael, great-grandmother of Jasmine, Sky and Gina Domenica. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery, under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LUCIA CAVALLA of Maspeth 
died on August 24, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was the widow of the late Jack Toland, devoted mother of Jackie, dear grandmother of Cookie Piccolina, fond sister-in-law of Tina; 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. 
A former employee of Long Island Savings Bank, she retired in 1976. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. 
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter, 360 Lexington Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017.

TERESA CONTI 
died on August 28, 2005. 
She was the beloved wife of Augusto, devoted mother of Martha, Yolanda and Elizabeth; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

SOPHIE McSHEFFREY 
died on August 25, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur; 
also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMILIA ROSSMANN of Glendale 
died on August 15, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of Suchen, Gottschee, 
She was the beloved wife of Walter F., devoted father of Walter Jr., Ingrid Dombroski and Frank Rossmann, dear sister of Hans Oswald; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

RAFAEL BELIZARIO REYES of Brooklyn 
died on August 17, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of the Dominican Republic, he was the beloved husband of Laura, devoted father of Simeon, Ydalia, Julian, Andrea, Daryl, Teofilo, Rosa, Damalia and Ana, 
son of Rafael Reyes and Emilia Gomez, dear brother of Rosa, Teofilo, Pedro, Carmen, Berta, Amantino and Agapito; 
also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Las Mercedes Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home, 289 St. Nicholas Avenue, Ridgewood.

NORMAN J. HUBMEIER of Glendale 
died on August 28, 2005 at the age of 91. A lifetime resident of Glendale, he was the beloved husband of Marilyn M. (nee McCloskey), 
devoted father of Bruce and Gail, dear grandfather of Matti Tapio, Joy Streeter, Christopher, Timothy and Shari Hubmeier and Elizabeth and James Flanagan, 
great-grandfather of Xia Serpenta and Jacob Streeter. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 1815. 
Religious services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church today (Thursday, September 1), 10 a.m., officiated by Pastor Thomas Green, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANTHONY LETTIERI of Glendale 
died on August 26, 2005 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Ursula (nee Gerakaris), 
devoted father of Andrew and Frank, stepfather of George, Gregory and Adele. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

LAWRENCE RUSSO of Flushing 
died on August 22, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of the USA, he was the dear brother of Catherine; 
also survived by three nieces. 
Services were held at the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CLARA WEIDNER of Woodside 
died on August 25, 2005 at the age of 99. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Catherine Kreibich; 
also survived by eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANTOINETTE PALUMBO of Brooklyn 
died on August 26, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, 
She was the widow of the late Ralph, devoted mother of Maryann Palumbo, Don Palumbo and Phyllis Ianaconi, dear sister of John Visconti; 
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Chantal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.
I
LONA HOFFMANN of Middle Village 
died on August 29, 2005 at the age of 91. 
A native of Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Philip, devoted mother of Richard and Eric; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Jessie Forest, followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARILYN LEUFER of Glendale 
died on August 30, 2005 at the age of 79. 
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Carolyn and the late Joyce Lynne, dear sister of Kenneth Nicholas. 
She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, where 
Religious Services were held, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

IDA TSCHERNOLETZ of Andover, New Jersey 
died on September 1, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Maria Spiegler, Roseann Perentin, Christine Eyring and the late Siegfried, 
dear sister of Maria Immer in Germany; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Peter J Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELIZABETH KERN of Middle Village 
died on August 31, 2005 at the age of 98. 
A native of Hungary, 
She was the widow of the late Fred, devoted mother of Katherine Neuendorf and Peter, dear sister of Mrs. Matter and the late Mrs. Reisz; 
also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Pastor Longin, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

VINCENT PALLADINO 
died on September 1, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the devoted father of Linda DeLuca, Debra, Vincent and Catherine Martens, 
dear brother of Lucille DeServio, uncle of Anthony; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GEORGE DONALDSON 
died on September 2, 2005 at the age of 72. He was the husband of the late Elinor, dear brother of Jacob, 
fond grandfather of Steven, Michael and Brian Anonsen. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, officiated by Pastor Michael Ross, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

GEORG FISCHER 
died on September 4, 2005 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Anna, 
devoted father of Georg, Joann Hartnett and Carol Mooney, dear brother of Joseph; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

HARRIET L. WALSH 
died on August 29, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the dear mother-in-law of Marlene. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, officiated by Pastor Terrence Weber, followed by 
Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

VITO FERRARA 
died on August 31, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Angelo and the late Rosemarie Kushner, father-in-law of Maria; 
also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROSEMARY SIMONITSCH of Glendale 
died on September 3, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late William, daughter of the late Leo and Anna Holly, devoted mother of John, Michael and Maryanne, 
mother-in-law of Wanda Klineman, Jaye Simonitsch and Greg Gersch, fond grandmother and 
grandmother-in-law of Bill and Chantale Suttle, Larry, Jaclyn and Wayne Placella, Michael, Sabrina, Trevor and Casey; cousin of Betty Anne McDonough. 
She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary #104 and served as president several times. 
She was also an active member of the Glendale Senior Citizens Center, the Grandmothers Club and the Over 50 Club. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery.

MARGARET T. DOBBINS (nee Sullivan) of Ridgewood 
died on August 23, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the beloved wife of James, devoted mother of Loretta, CarolAnn and Larry, mother-in-law of Anthony and Vincent Giambra, 
daughter of the late Timothy and Laura Sullivan; 
also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

REGINA T. VALOVAGE 
died on September 6, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the widow of the late Chester, devoted mother of Richard and David, sister of the late Eleanor and Mary Bartels; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania, under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE HEGMANN of Maspeth 
died on September 6, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Andrew, devoted mother of Andrew, Kathleen Roche and the late Eugene and Kenny, 
dear sister of Maria Fasig and Mabelle Santoro; 
also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 1815. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

LENA M. KLEIN of Brooklyn 
died on September 8, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
She was beloved wife of Bertraum, devoted mother of George, daughter of the late George and Josephine Schiehl, 
dear sister of Gertrude, Adelaide, Francis, Frieda and Andrew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, followed by 
Interment in Forest Green Park, Morganvile, New Jersey, under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home, 289 St. Nicholas Avenue, Ridgewood.

FLORENCE MORGAN 
died on September 8, 2005 at the age of 78. 
She was the dear sister-in-law of Florence Brown. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery, under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMILIA KOSS 
died on September 2, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Theodore. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOMINICK RAINONE 
died on September 7, 2005 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Carol Bellina and Phyllis Reilly. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery, under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

RALPH CARBONE 
died on September 9, 2005 at the age of 81. He was the husband of the late Angelina, devoted father of Ralph Jr., Glenn and Robert, 
dear brother of Frank, August, Anna, Constantino Jr., Gerald and Grace, fond grandfather of Robert, Kristin, Matthew and Jacqueline. 
He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOROTHY QUIRINO of Glendale 
died on August 23, 2005 at the age of 87.
She was the devoted mother of August Witt and Leonard Quirino; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, officiated by Reverend Rose Ann Foege, followed by cremation.

THOMAS J. CALABRESE of Glendale 
died on September 5, 2005 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Diana (nee Helmrich), 
devoted father of Linda Napolitano, Joseph, Diana, Susan Damiani and the late Thomas; 
also survived by three brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery, under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

CLARA PLUSKAT, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on September 10, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Bullock and the late Suzanne Amarante, 
dear grandmother of Regina Chille, Judith Licausi, Susan McCormack, Kelly DiStefano and Lauren Bullock, g
reat-grandmother of Anthony, Matthew, Dylan and Shannon. 
She was a longtime member of the Ridgewood Democratic Club. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue,Glendale.

JOHN HORVAT of Ridgewood 
died on August 29, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Ridgewood, he was the dear brother of Robert. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

VIOLET V. KELLY, formerly of Glendale, 
died on September 12, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Kenneth G., and Sharon L. Retty; 
also survived by six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. 
She was treasurer, organist and Sunday school teacher at Glendale United Christian Church. 
Under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-51 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
Religious Services were officiated by Pastors Morris and Holloway, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice St. John, 1007 Oak Street, Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, 18640.

ANNA F. KRANZ of Griffin, Georgia 
died on September 16, 2005 at the age of 100. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
She was the widow of the late Henry, daughter of the late Christian and Thersia Fratz,
dear aunt of Anna Marie Williams of Griffin, Georgia and many great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Peter Catholic Church in the Rock, Griffin, Georgia, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

NANCY CASOLARO 
died on September 13, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Angelo, devoted mother of Albert and Annette Leifer, mother-in-law of Gerald Leifer and Kathleen Casolaro, 
dear sister of Lucille Bianco and Teresa Roberti, fond grandmother of Patrick, Nancy, Charles, Albert and John, 
great-grandmother of Patrick, Jerianne, Michael, Jennifer, Alexis, Robert Anthony and Charles. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth

.JOSEPH G. PAPAVERA 
died on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Jeannie, devoted father of Joseph A., 
dear brother of Tillie Scida and Phyllis Murn, fond grandfather of Jacquelyn and Jessica. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church, followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHRISTINE REHM 
died on September 18, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Linda Corsetti, Veronica Meyer and Susan Kirkpatrick; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LYDIA D. GONZALES 
died on September 14, 2005 at the age of 78. 
She was the dear sister of Ricardo; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory 
under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LUCILLE LOWE of Ridgewood 
died on September 19, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of New Jersey, 
She was the devoted mother of Ruth, Clifford and Kenneth; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, followed by 
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

VIOLA A. DONOVAN of Glendale 
died on September 20, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the beloved wife of James, devoted mother of James Jr., Timothy, Thomas and Sheryl, dear sister of Alfred Myers; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PAULINE LEMANOWICZ of Maspeth 
died on September 27, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Elaine Umowski and the late Irene Zabarowski; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

EDMUND RINNER of Glendale 
died on October 2, 2005 at the age of 95. 
A native of Germany, he was the beloved husband of Aniva M. (nee Schridt), devoted father and father-in-law of Eleanor A. and Peter V. Triola, 
dear uncle of Albert Rinner, fond grandfather of Cory J. Triola. 
Services were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory followed by cremation under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CHARLES H. CRAMER Jr., 
died on September 30, 2005 at the age of 95. He was the husband of the late Eleanor, devoted father of Catherine Rivera and Barbara Perlmutter, 
dear brother of Walter and Dorothy Ballard; 
also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY EMILY MEIER 
died on September 26, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted mother of Veronica Lonergan and Jeanette Coley, dear grandmother of Kenneth, Karen, Michael and Michelle, 
great-grandmother of George, Ryan, Brittany, Caitlyn, Brianne, Megan and Emily. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian Church, followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EDWARD ZEBZDA 
died on September 25, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Irene, devoted father of Ed and Diane Coe, father-in-law of Edward Coe, 
dear grandfather of Meghan and Frank. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RUSSELL T. HOWELL of Glendale 
died on September 26, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of Eleanor, devoted father and father-in-law of Dolores and Jim Bittel, Linda Howell and Robert O’Neill, and Russell, 
dear brother of Ida Verdi of Florida, Lottie Duffy of Kauai, Hawaii, William of Long Island and the late Harold, Vincent, Edna Howell and Florence Klein, 
fond grandfather of Rachel, Jessica and Patrick O’Neill; 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. 
Services were held at the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MAGDALENA ELLIS of Glendale 
died on October 1, 2005 at the age of 82. 
She was the devoted mother of Margaret, dear sister of Josephine Eppich Loue and John, 
dear aunt of Herman, Edy, John, Richi, Dennis, Joseph, Erica, Monica, Ingrid and Dorothy, sister-in-law of Irma and Berta. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MILDRED O’ROURKE of Glendale 
died on September 30, 2005. 
She was the widow of the late Nicholas, dear sister of August A. Rochlitz and the late Eleanor and Grace, 
fond aunt of the Higgins, Seidenstein, Savitz, Rochlitz, Ketchell, McCoy and Schoenmann families. 
She was a retired vice-president of Chase Manhattan Bank. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday) at St. Pancras Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

ROSEL HENKEL of Ridgewood 
died on September 25, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Frankfort, Germany, 
She was the beloved wife of Jacob. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GERTRUD MERKERT of St. James, New York 
died on September 27, 2005 at the age of 101. 
A native of Freiburg, Germany, 
She was the widow of the late Karl. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EDWARD KANEC of Ridgewood 
died on September 28, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of Croatia, he was the beloved husband of Victoria Berc, devoted father of Roman Kanec. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

KARL HUSSONG of Ridgewood 
died on October 5, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Bamberg, Germany, he was the husband of the late Anneliese, 
devoted father of Karl Heinz, Rolf Dieter, Uwe Erik, William Charles, Karl Richard and Suzanne Louise Bauman, 
dear grandfather of Uwe Erik Hussong II, Andre (in Germany), Richard, Juliana, Matthew, Kyle, Katarina and Kristian. 
Religious Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by 
Interment in Rockville Cemetery

.DOROTHY J. BECKER of Glendale 
died on October 9, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Peter P., who was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, devoted mother of Peter G., and Paul J., both U.S. Army Vietnam War veterans; 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. 
She served with the Women’s Auxiliary U.S. Navy during World War II, was active in the community and belonged to the Salvation Army Home League and the Glenridge Senior Center. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper avenue, Glendale.

ESTHER M. RYAN of Bayonne, New Jersey, 
died on August 15, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of the U.S., 
She was the devoted mother of Bill Thomas, Maureen Russell, Diane Kristol, Joan Foley and Jack Ryan, dear sister of Richard Bouton; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Ambrose Church, followed by 
Interment in St. Gertrude Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA RAGO 
died on October 8, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Pat, Rose Ann Nunziata and Josephine Remavich, mother-in-law of Lynda and Mike, 
dear grandmother of Frank, Doriann, Philip, Lisa and Joey, great-grandmother of Nicole, Jessica, Camryn, Michael and Gianna. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN GUGLIELMO 
died on October 9, 2005 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Monica, dear brother of Alfred and Ann, brother-in-law of Lorraine, 
son-in-law of Ann Stancanelli. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday, October 13, at 9:45 a.m.) at St. Stanislaus Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LENA CALANDRA 
died on October 10, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the devoted mother of Marie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET KARBIENER 
died on October 1, 2005 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow of the late Philipp, devoted mother of Inge Mebes and the late Philipp; 
also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

MARIA E. JURADO 
died on October 3, 2005 at the age of 82. 
She was the beloved wife of Victor, devoted mother of Victor, Jimmy, Cesar, Fanny, Jessica and Fabiola; 
also survived by eleven grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory, followed by cremation under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ARTHUR M. WICKHAM Sr. 
died on October 5, 2005 at the age of 89. A retired detective in the New York City Police Department, 
he was the husband of the late Mary Ann, devoted father of Lynn Cano and Arthur; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Trinity-St. Andrews Lutheran Church, followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park 
under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JUANA ACEVEDO of Ridgewood 
died on October 7, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, 
She was the devoted mother of Jaime, Rosa, Neftali, Maria, Olga, Teresa, Myrna and Lucy Alvarez, dear sister of Nereda, Victoria, Elba and Georgina Acevedo; 
also survived by twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, followed by 
Interment in Monte Cristo Cemetery.

MARGARET POJE of Ridgewood 
died on October 6, 2005 at the age of 74. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Steven and Kenneth, dear sister of Mary Cordell and Micky Umsteader, fond grandmother of Erik Poje. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood

.MICHAEL ADDEO, Sr.. founder of Ridgewood Office Products Center in Ridgewood 
died on October 14, 2005 at the age of 77. 
A native of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, he was a printer by trade, started on Lorimer Street in 1945 and subsequently moved his business to Ridgewood in 1964. 
Involved in many local and civic groups he was the charter president of the Kiwanis Club of Ridgewood, 
vice-president and co-founder of Fresh Pond Road Chamber of Commerce, 
board of directors of the Salvation Army, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, active member of St. Mel’s Men’s Club and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 
He was the beloved husband of Dora, devoted father of Michael Jr., Dr. Paul and Craig, father-in-law of Roseann, Alida and Jean Marie, 
dear grandfather of Danielle, Michelle, Claudia Rose, Michael David and C.J. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mel’s Church followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery 
under the direction of the Harden Funeral Home, 208-17 Northern Boulevard, Bayside.

JOHN J. CARMODY of Ridgewood 
died on October 12, 2005 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (nee Mulvihill), 
devoted father of Barry G., Debra Ann and the late Edward, dear brother of Mary Giuffo and Eleanor Pinela; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA BARBOSA 
died on October 14, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the widow of the late Rene, devoted mother of Clifford, dear sister of Miri Kiefer and the late Stefan Raumberger, fond aunt of Olaf, Scott and Brigitte. 
Religious Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

HELEN WALSH 
died on October 12, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother and mother-in-law of William and Margaret, Marie and Robert Breslin and Ellie Walsh, 
dear sister of Mary Svihovec and Barbara Horak, fond grandmother of Delora, Jennifer, Christopher, Carrie Ann, Keith and Shawn, 
great-grandmother of Robert, Nicholas, Ian, Lucas, Kira, Roman, Christian, Leah and Breanna. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church followed by 
Interment in Mount St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANZISKA GROM of Glendale 
died on October 17, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of Slovenia, 
She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Elizabeth Waldvogel, John and the late Frank; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church followed by 
Interment in Rose Hills Memorial Park under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARGUERITE TUCKER of Glendale 
died on October 24, 2005 at the age of 78. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late Alva E., devoted mother of Kevin Tucker and Karen Gormley, dear sister of Frank Geisel. 
She was a founding member of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Glendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

VINCENT VIZZO 
died on October 18, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Suzanne Salerno and the late Linda, 
dear brother of Theresa Casares and the late Felix and Rocco, fond grandfather of Michael Russell. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in St John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GUIDO COCCHINI of Glendale 
died on October 21, 2005 at the age of 92. He was the husband the the late Pina (nee Malanga), devoted father of Alfred Cocchini and Angela Griefen; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ROSE METCALFE 
died on October 22, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the devoted mother of Joseph, Michael and Angela; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LOUISE HOFFER of Ridgewood 
died on October 21, 2005 at the age of 93. 
She was the widow of the late Alfred, devoted mother of Michael, Richard and the late Patricia, dear sister of Catherine Williamson, Edward McGavin and John McGavin. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bonaventure Church followed by 
Interment in St. Bonaventure Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

WILHELMINA (Willie) M. SCHREIER of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, formerly of New York, 
died on October 20, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Herbert L., daughter of the late Louis and Anna A. Grosch, mother and 
mother-in-law of Linda and George Schreier of Harrisburg, Janet and Roy Ruocco of New York, 
dear sister of Eleanore Riedlinger of New York, grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Randy and Nicole Brittelli of Middletown, 
Lorri and Steve Provencher of Hershey, Tara and Jesse Beachtel of West Hanover, great-grandmother of Danyelle and Tiffany Crosby, Steffany Provencher, 
Kallie and Savannah Beachtel, Madalynn and Ashley Brittelli. 
Services were held at Our Savior Lutheran Church followed by 
Interment in Willow Grove Cemetery, Linglestown, Pennsylvania under the direction of the Hoover Funeral Home and Crematory, Linglestown, Pennsylvania.

GUSTAV GNAM of Ridgewood 
died on October 11, 2005 at the age of 97. 
A native of Tiefenbronn, Germany, he was the devoted father of Rosemarie, Robert and Sister Elizabeth Gnam, O.P.; 
also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEPH HIRIS of East Quogue, New York 
died on October 14, 2005 at the age of 79. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, he was the beloved hsuband of Brigitte, dear brother of Helen Samide and William Hiris. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

URSULA CURCIO, age 80, and her husband, DEMETRIO J. CURCIO, age 82, both 
died on October 30, 2005. They are survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial for both was offered at St. Mary of Winfield Church, followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery

.DOROTHY A. HEINSTADT of Glendale 
died on October 27, 2005 at the age of 81. 
She was the devoted mother of Joseph W., and Anita L., dear sister of Margaret Volk. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

KATHLEEN McILDUFF of Glendale 
died on October 29, 2005 at the age of 84. 
A native of Scotland, 
She was the dear sister of Margaret McMahon; dear aunt of John G. McMahon, Elizabeth Marie Feehan, Catherine Labatt, Kenneth and Stephen McIlduff; 
also survived by nieces and nephews in Scotland. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

GERTRUDE M. PIRITSCH of Glendale 
died on October 30, 2005 at the age of 81. 
A native of Austria, 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Linda Callahan, Robert R., and Darlene,
 dear grandmother of Charles and Cynthia Callahan, Christopher and Allison Piritsch, great-grandmother of Alyssa Callahan. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JESSIE LOUGHRAN 
died on October 26, 2005 at the age of 87. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. 
She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CONSTANCE BIXBY 
died on October 27, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the beloved wife of Robert. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIA BERTOLINI 
died on October 26, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the devoted mother of Albert Chambers; 
also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPHINE BIVONA 
died on October 28, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the widow of the late Peter, devoted mother of Edward and Salvatore, dear sister of Peter, Lilly and Mary; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village

.IDA PFEFFER of Ridgewood 
died on October 27, 2005 at the age of 89. 
A native of Freising, Germany, 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of John Pfeffer, dear sister of Frieda Weber, Emma Weber and Rosa Reitsan; 
also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNE BRADY BROWN of Stuart, Florida 
died on October 23, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late Paul, devoted mother of Jane, Robert and William Brown and Anne Farrell, 
dear sister of Joan Brady Garity and Eileen Brady Morrison; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Calvary Chapel followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARGARET W. HOFFMANN of Virginia Beach, formerly of Glendale, 
died on October 27, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of New York, 
She was the beloved wife of Frederick, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frederick H. and Jane; 
also survived by four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

ELSIE MUIR 
died on October 27, 2005 at the age of 87. 
She was the devoted mother of James Betz and Robert Galino, dear grandmother of Denise, Robert, Gerald, Lisa and the late Michelle, 
great-grandmother of Robbie, Madison, Kyle, Kristin, James and Joseph. 
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

GRACE GIANGRANDE 
died on October 25, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Emilio, devoted mother of Carl and Marie DiBello, dear sister of Lucy Fasano and Anna Messineo, 
fond grandmother of Carl, Dina, Angelo, Andrea, Christopher, Jennifer, Paul and Nicole, great-grandmother of Christina, Alexis and Nicholas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VINCENT VIZZO 
died on October 17, 2005 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Suzanne Salerno and the late Linda, 
dear brother of Theresa Casares and the late Felix and Rocco, fond grandfather of Michael Russell. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth

.CHARLES E. ZINGERMAN of Glendale 
died on November 3, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of June M., devoted father of Lori A. Moser and Charles G. Zingerman, 
father-in-law of Wayne A. Moser and Jeanne M. Zingerman, dear brother of Henry M., fond grandfather of Steven C. 
Religious Services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale 
officiated by Reverend Michael T. Ross followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery

.GENEVIEVE MARONEY of Elmhurst 
died on November 5, 2005 at the age of 77. 
She was the devoted mother of Sharon Fisher, Kathy Norrison and Brian, dear sister of Joseph Gibbons; 
also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale.

NICHOLAS J. MAZZARELLA 
died on November 2, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Lois M. (nee Moran), 
devoted father of Judy Cavaliere, Cathy Varvatsas, Tom and Nicky, fond grandfather of Jessica and Thomas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHARLES D. BECHT 
died on October 30, 2005 at the age of 71. He was the devoted father of Kenneth, Charles, Karen and Patricia, dear brother of Carol, Jean, Patricia and Doris; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ADAM ZEISER of Kew Gardens 
died on October 29, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the husband of the late Dorothy, devoted father of Linda Boscaino. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE SANKOWSKI of Elmhurst 
died on October 28, 2005 at the age of 94. 
A native of Passaic, New Jersey, 
She was the widow of the late Thaddeus, devoted mother of Stella Glass and Edward Sankowski, dear sister of Emily Grebowiec; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MAGDALENA WEBER of Ridgewood 
died on November 2, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Goetternitz, Gottschee, Austria, 
She was the widow of the late Ludwig, devoted mother of Helga Woodard, dear sister of Anna Glasser and Eduord Primosch. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MILDRED J. MICHITSCH of Fairfield, Connecticut, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on November 4, 2005 at the age of 82. 
A native of Greenville, New Jersey 
She was a longtime resident of Ridgewood prior to moving to Fairfield. 
She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Charles Hayward of Ridgewood, Kathy and Jeff Landerer of Inverness, Florida, 
Marianne and Jeff Shaw of Fairfield, John Michitsch and companion Yvonne Doreste of Glendale, dear sister of Virginia Rommel of Bellmore, 
Dorothy Feggeler of Florida and the late Billy Beisel; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. 
Contributions may be made to the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, 111 Beach Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824.

URSALA MEYER of New York 
died on October 29, 2005 at the age of 71. 
A native of Rendsburg, Germany, 
She was the dear sister of Klaus Meyer, fond aunt of Carsten Meyer both of Berlin, Germany. 
She was a German teacher at the Goethe Institute in New York City and author of German for Children. 
Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

ALEXANDER DERENOWSKI 
died on November 11, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the husband of the late Theresa, 
devoted father of Alexander and Carol Derenowski, father-in-law of Frank Cendrowski. 
Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth followed by 
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

ANTHONY C. KELTY 
died on November 8, 2005 at the age of 89. He was the husband of the late Natalie, devoted father of Gerald and Roger,
 fond grandfather of Christian, Cassandra and Tamara, great-grandfather of Fallon, Austin and Tyler. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

AUGUSTA WTORKOWSKI of Ridgewood 
died on November 12, 2006 at the age of 96. 
A native of Bremen, Germany, 
She was the widow of the late Bruno, devoted mother of Heinz; 
also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

CHRISTINA SEITZ of Glendale 
died on November 11, 2005 at the age of 97. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Lukas. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

SIMON SPERIOSU, M.D. of Jamaica, NY, 
died on November 7, 2005 at the age of 81. 
A native of Uzin, Yugoslavia, he was the beloved husband of Doina Ciobanu, devoted father of Laura Buza and Virgil Speriosu, dear brother of Maria Oalge; 
also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood 
officiated by Reverend Father Dimitri Musta followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.J

OSEPH F. MAURO 
died on November 8, 2005 at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Maspeth, he was the proprietor of Veterans Realty. 
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth, devoted father of Geraldine and Vincent, father-in-law of Michele, 
dear brother of Vincent J. Mauro, Jr., fond grandfather of Vincent, Nicholas and Michael, close friend of Corrine O’Keefe. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

GLORIA HARPER-NANCE 
died on November 11, 2005 at the age of 77. 
She was the dear sister of Richard and Robert; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

FIROZE MADON 
died on November 13, 2005 at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Aloo. 
Religious Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 
officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory

.JENNIE DISPINZERI 
died on November 13, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Angelo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

IRENA CELINA WOJDYLA 
died on November 5, 2005. 
She was the devoted mother of Sylvester. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory

LOTTE BREMER of Glendale 
died on November 7, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Germany, 
She was the widow of the late Henry, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Linda J. and Jack N. Kane and Susan and William Slinker,
 dear grandmother of Derek Granata, Courtney Slinker and Lindsay Clemente, great-grandmother of Emma Taylor Clemente. 
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Ave., Mineola, New York.

ANNA PIRNAT CHABALIK 
died on November 15, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Kansas City, Kansas, 
She was the widow of the late Frank Pirnat and the late Steve Chabalik, 
devoted mother of Frances Egbers of Manchester, New Hampshire, Richard Pirnat of Long Branch, New Jersey, Frank Pirnat, Jr. of Palm Coast, Florida, 
and Leona Hershberger of Manorville, New York, dear sister of Frances Cornell of Queens, New York, Vilko Sanjich of Preleslje, Slovania,
 dear grandmother of fourteen and the late Kenneth Pirnat, great-grandmother of eighteen and great-great-grandmother of four. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church followed by
 cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 87-13 87th St., Woodhaven.

RITA SCHUG of Washingtonville, New York 
died on November 18, 2005 at the age of 87. 
A native of Middle Village, 
She was the widow of the late Valentine J., 
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Dennis J., and Patricia Schug of East Setauket, New York, James T. and Carol Schug of Goshen, New York, 
dear grandmother of Dana Boisseau, Suzanne Sanford, Dennis, Stephanie and Andrew Schug, 
great-grandmother of Annie Boisseau, Parker and Kieran Schug; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services and 
Interment were held at Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, Washingtonville, New York,

JOAQUIN TRUJILLO 
died on November 16, 2005 at the age of 72. He was the devoted father of Joaquin. 
Services and cremation were held at the Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

MARJORIE MOORE 
died on November 19, 2005 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Betty J. Brown; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA LESCZYNSKI 
died on November 16, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the beloved wife of John, sister of the late Frank Scharf, Florence and Catherine; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

ANTOINETTE ALDORASI 
died on November 21, 2005 at the age of 94. 
She was the widow of the late Leonard, dear sister of Nicholas and Michael Cirone; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia Church followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

ARTHUR CHARLES EVANS 
died on November 15, 2005 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Elisa, devoted father of Liz Evans, Joan Evans and the late Carole Nisbet, 
fond grandfather of Anna, Mimi, Jennifer and Betsy, great-grandfather of Devon, Ellia and Carlie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

ANNA GROSSARTH of Whitestone 
died on November 15, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the beloved wife of Raymond, devoted mother of Raymond and Irene Napolitano, motheer-in-law of Josephine and Dominic,
 dear sister of Dorothy DiLorenzo and Charles LaMatto, fond grandmother of Dominic, Jodi, Lisa, Danielle and Jennifer,
 great-grandmother of Michaela, Nicholas, Madison, Olivia, Christian, Ava and Frank. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Francis de Paola Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

ANNA MUNARI 
died on November 14, 2005 at the age of 101. 
She was the widow of the late Fernando, devoted mother of Margherita DiBenedetto and Frank Munari, 
mother-in-law of Dr. Roberto DiBenedetto and Lorraine Munari, dear sister of Mary Maresco; 
also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

FLORIJA CARAN of Ridgewood 
died on November 19, 2005 at the age of 70. 
A native of Ritisevo, Yugoslavia, 
She was the devoted mother of George Sekesan, Maria Baluta and Veronica Sekesan, loving daughter of Eva Despot; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

CATHERINE A. KUZLER of Maspeth 
died on November 16, 2005 at the age of 90. 
A native of New York, 
She was the widow of the late Charles, dear sister-in-law of Edwin Henderson and Mary Curtin; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.

HERMANN K. WEBER of Middle Village 
died on November 25, 2005 at the age of 72. 
A native of Frankfurt, Germany, he was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of Elena G. Gruber and Christopher A., 
son-in-law of Anna Schwarz, dear brother of Margot Ott, Eva Maria Forstmann, Nelli Schneider, Anni May, Gerd, Karin Hoover, Peter and the late Willi, 
fond grandfather of Lukas, Maria Gruber. 
He was an Honorary member and flag bearer of S.V.V. Original Enzian and life member of the North American Hunting Club, and senior member of Local 3 retirees. 
Religious Services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church followed by 
Interment in Ballard Barrett Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale.

ROSE PETTIT of Ridgewood 
died on November 24, 2005 at the age of 95. 
She was the devoted mother of Rose Santoro, Roberta Holland and Wesley Pettit, dear sister of Eleanor Conte and Georgette Simpson; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

FAY McGOVERN 
died on November 23, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the beloved wife of Jim, devoted mother of Mark, Barbara Genovese and Teri Geramita, mother-in-law of Jean, Daniel and Michael, 
dear grandmother of Deborah, Stephen, James, Marie, Melissa, Joseph and Jonathan, fond niece of Millie Brancato, Rose Esposito and Mamie Brancato; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church followed by 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

ELIZABETH MURRAY 
died on November 25, 2005 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late Richard, devoted mother of Richard and mother-in-law of Theresa, 
dear grandmother of Richard and Theresa and great-grandmother of Karyn. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

MICIDES DeLEON 
died on November 26, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the beloved wife of Catalino, devoted mother of Iraida Rivera, dear grandmother of Roland and Ramon. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Holy Trinity Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

DRAGINJA TODOSIJEVIC of Monticello, New York 
died on November 24, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of Yugoslavia, 
She was the widow of the late Jerodije, devoted mother of Milenko and Borka Andric and motner-in-law of Radinka Andric, 
fond grandmother of Verica Andric, Slavica and Velimir Ignjatovic, great-grandmother of Stephen. 
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOSEPH POLIZZI of Ridgewood 
died on November 24, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of New York, he was the beloved husband of Louise, devoted father of Salvatore and Rocco; 
also survived by three grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.

ROSE GROSSARTH of Ridgewood 
died on November 26, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Maspeth, 
She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Linda Schiefer and Barbara Newton, 
fond grandmother of Abigail and Andrew Schiefer and Sean, Pearl and Wendy Newton; 
also survived by three brothers and three sisters. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Sal Puma followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ROBERT L. FURST 
died on December 2, 2005 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Catherine, devoted father of R. Terry Furst and Carol Toritto, 
dear grandfather of Roberta and Cheryl Wolowski. He was a World War II Navy veteran. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

MARY ABRUZZO 
died on December 1, 2005 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, mother of the late Paul, mother-in-law of Christine, 
dear grandmother of Vincent and Anthony and great-grandmother of Cindy, Christian, Colin, Logan and Briana. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

FLOR G. PINA 
died on November 27, 2005 at the age of 74. 
She was the devoted mother of Raysa Ramos, Greimy, Jennnie Montalvo-Velkas, Cabiria Montalvo, Rainelda Montalvo and Jeuris Suazo, 
dear sister of Ana Harper and Noris Huegas, fond grandmother of Allen, Sayra, Jessica, Adam, Jeuris Jr., Jason, Daniel, Raymond, Bianca, Jasmine and Jaslin, 
great-grandmother of Devin and Adam Jr. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Benedict Joseph Church followed by 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

FRANCESCO SERRAVALLE of Ridgewood 
died on December 2, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Calabria Cosenza, Italy, he was the husband of the late Antoinetta, 
devoted father of Pasquale, Teresa and Rosetta, dear brother of Albina Segreti and Ernesto; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village.

HORST G. KLIMM of Ridge, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on November 24, 2005 at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Sylvia, devoted father of Sharon May and Mark, 
dear grandfather of Samantha. Arrangements were under the direction of the Moloney’s Holbrook Funeral Home, 825 Main Street, Holbrook, New York,

JOSEPH ROSSI of Edison, New Jersey 
died on November 5, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Buchel, Gottschee, Austria, he was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Richard and Roland; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

ROMEO ABBATE 
died on November 28, 2005 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Barbara, 
devoted father of Gaspare, John and JoAnn, dear brother of Nicholas and Mildred. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

SANTA DOMINGO 
died on November 29, 2005 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Paul. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

BERNARD BERGER of Dallas, Texas 
died on November 24, 2005 at the age of 88. 
A native of New York, he was the husband of the late Doris, devoted father of Ira and Stanley; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Services were held at graveside followed by 
Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.

SOPHIE BUKOWIECKI of Brooklyn 
died on December 1, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Edwin. 
Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery

.ANNA RICCI 
died on December 10, 2005 at the age of 80. 
She was the beloved wife of Daniel, 
dear sister of Millie Welch, Nancy DiForca, Jean Radice, Antonette Liebold and Dominick Gatta, 
fond aunt of William Bernitt and Andrea Lauda; 
also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Dec. 15, at 9:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

RITA SCHMITT 
died on December 3, 2005 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of John, James, Leonard and Theresa Maas; 
also survived by numerous grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

DOROTHY PUCCIO of Ridgewood 
died on December 9, 2005 at the age of 75. 
She was the dear sister of Florence Dye, William, Dye, Patricia Janiak, Marilyn Geiger and Roberta Tomasulo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale.

TERESA MUNOZ of Brooklyn 
died on November 30, 2005 at the age of 73. 
A native of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, 
She was the devoted mother of Domingo, David, Danet, Edward, Theresa and Carlos Munoz, 
daughter of Candido and Fela Encarnacion, dear sister of Eva, Antonio and Encarnacio; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Martin of Tours Church followed by 
Interment in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home Funeraria LLC, Ridgewood.

VINCENT T. WALKER 
died on November 18, 2005. A retired member of the New York City Police Department, 
he was the devoted father of Susan English, Diane Barbera, Vincent S., Nancy, Peggy and John, dear sister of Theresa Dwyer; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hillebrand Funeral Home, 63-17 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

JOSEPH ROSSI of Edison, New Jersey 
died on December 5, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Buchel, Gottschee, Austria, he was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Richard and Roland; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.
I
RENE LEWANDOWSKI of Rockaway Park 
died on December 9, 2005 at the age of 84. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late John, dear aunt of Patricia, Robert and Hilda Horn; 
also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

BERTHA KUTZMAN of Rego Park 
died on December 12, 2005 at the age of 90. 
A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, 
She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Denis, Joseph and Michael, sister of the late Joseph Weletok; 
also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.

VASILICA STAN of Ridgewood 
died on December 7, 2005 at the age of 75. 
A native of Priboieni, Romania, 
She was the devoted mother of Ruxandra Badea and Adriana Sage; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewoof 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GIACOMO BONDI 
died on December 13, 2005 at the age of 92. 
A native of Sicily, he was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Tommaso and Giuseppina, 
father-in-law of Antonina and Salvatore, dear grandfather of Maria Cinzia, Caterina, Maria, Francesco and Giacomo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood.

WILLIAM J. KELLY 
died on December 14, 2005 at the age of 77. 
He was past Quartermaster of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 123 and former board member of the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association. 
He was the beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of Karen Lamont, Kathleen Kelly and Donna Kelly, dear brother of Margaret Schroeder; 
also survived by one granddaughter. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

MATHILDA ENDERS 
died on December 13, 2005 at the age of 97. 
She was the widow of the late George, Sr., devoted mother of George, Jr; 
also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church followed by 
Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

MARGARET PUMA 
died on December 15, 2005 at the age of 86. 
She was the devoted mother of Camille Link, Marguete Cruz and Sally Boccerossa. 
Interment was in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.J

OHN G. GARONE 
died on December 15, 2005 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Josephine, devoted father of Joanne Sarisky and John, 
dear brother of Frank, Anna and Vera, fond grandfather of Melissa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

JUANA ARGUELLO 
died on December 10, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted grandmother of Lys and Marvin. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

BETTY GUNTHER 
died on December 12, 2005 at the age of 96. 
She was the widow of the late Louie, devoted mother of Louis and Rosemarie Reinhardt; 
also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

CONCEPCION ZAMORA 
died on December 13, 2005 at the age of 82. 
She was the loving grandmother of Richardo Aldana. 
Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSE MARIE A. ECKERLE 
died on December 17, 2005 at the age of 83. 
She was the dear sister of John, Joseph, Carl, Donald, Bertha Larkin and Madeline Reder; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.

DOROTHY THORNTON of Ridgewood 
died on December 14, 2005 at the age of 80. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
She was the widow of the late Gordon, devoted mother of Dennis, Ronald, Arleen and Dianne, mother-in-law of Velma and Yvonne; 
also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.J

OHN J. GENISE 
died on December 18, 2005 at the age of 72. He was the devoted father of Charlotte Genise, dear brother of Frank, Robert, Madeline Hammer and Marie Dowd; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was the owner and operator of John’s Cycle Center. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church followed by 
Interment in Mount St. Mary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

FRANK A. SAMMARINO of Glendale 
died on December 19, 2005 at the age of 86. 
A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Calcagno) devoted father of Donna and Frank, Jr.. 
Religious Services were offered at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale officiated by Father Charles McCarron followed by 
Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens.

MOISE ISFAN of Ridgewood 
died on December 18, 2005 at the age of 83. 
A native of Ecka, Yugoslavia, he was the husband of the late Anka, devoted father of Ana Krajovan, Mike Isfan, Domnika Nanu and Marioara Hermanutz; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Religious Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Father Gheorgehe Schiop followed by 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

SALVATORE ACQUISTA of Long Island City 
died on December 18, 2005 at the age of 93. 
A native of Castrofilippo, Sicily, Italy, he was the beloved husband of Rosalia, 
devoted father of Angelo Acquista, M.D. and Dominick Acquista, dear brother of Gino Ciccotto; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Precious Blood Church followed by
 entombment in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.


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