The Times Newsweekly Established in 1908 as The Ridgewood Times Obituaries
Note: The archives start at the following date. 4 January 2006WANDA KAMIENIECKA died on January 4, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the widow of the late Adam, devoted mother of Maria, Eva, Andrzej and Wojciech. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Greenpoint Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. ERNA WEISS of Hawley, Pennsylvania died on January 5, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Neulag, Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Erna Jocham and Joseph Weiss, dear sister of Marie Leustik in Austria and Josef Gliebe in Ohio; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. CECILIA MOFFAT of Ridgewood died on January 5, 2006 at the age of 94. A native of Brooklyn, she was the devoted mother of Brian. Religious services were held at graveside officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann Interment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ANGELA NICULESCU of Henderson, Nevada died on January 4, 2006 at the age of 75. A native of Alexandria, Romania, she was the widow of the late Mircea, devoted mother of Mirela and Victoria Niculescu and Mariana Gherman; also survived by three grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. WILLIAM J. DUCEY of Glendale died on January 10, 2006 at the age of 71. He was the devoted father of William C., Brian M., and Colleen M., dear brother of John; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. CHRISTA M. ALBRECHT died on January 13, 2006 at the age of 76. She was the widow of the late James, F., devoted mother of James F. Jr., and Peter, mother-in-law of Marion, dear sister of Liselotte. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. HELEN M. BURCK of Ridgewood died on January 15, 2006 at the age of 90. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Charles and Jo Ann, mother-in-law of Thomas and Eva, dear sister of Evelyn, the late Molly Tornambe, Adeline Cantelmi and Charles Giliberti. She was a member and a volunteer at the Peter Cardella Senior Center and worked on the Board of Elections. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment at St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood. DIANA CAGNONI of Brooklyn died on January 12, 2006 at the age of 74. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of John. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, HENRY ANTHONY FLACK of Hawley, Pennsylvania died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Helen Ostermann Flack, devoted father and father-in-law of Deborah and Howard Pinchuk, son of the late Benjamin and the late Sophie (nee Kropf). A retired welder, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. A memorial Mass Blessed Virgin Mary Queens of Peace Church in Hawley, Pennsylvania under the direction of the Teeters’ Funeral Chapel, 505 Church Street, Hawley, Pennsylvania. ELEANOR I. CURTH (nee Gooding) of Glendale died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of Staten Island, she was the beloved wife of Robert F., Sr., devoted mother of Robert F., Jr., dear sister of Doris Andryauskas and Arline Nichols; also survived by many nieces and nephew. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 72-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale officiated by Pastor George Muenich Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. LORRAINE BRENNEIS of Glendale died on January 19, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Bernard, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Janet Brenneis and Linda Renna; also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. FLORENCE C. BENGEL of Middle Village died on January 20, 2006 at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of Henry Jr., devoted mother of Catherine Scala, Susan Silvestri, Lois Ponzo, Dorothy Bengel and Henry Bengel III; also survived by eight grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village officiated by Reverend Gregory J. Sutterlin Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. CARMELA TROIA of Glendale died on January 21, 2006 at the age of 93. A resident of New York and New Jersey, she was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Salvatore, Concetta, Lucy, Carmela, Josephine and Patty; also survived by thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Forest Park Senior Center and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Ave., Glendale. SUSAN M. MACCHIA died on January 15, 2006 at the age of 52. She was the dear sister of Eugenia Beck, Cynthia Pettinato and the late Vincent J., fond aunt of Lisa V. Conway. Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. NATVARLAL G. PATEL died on January 22, 2006 at the age of 69. He was the beloved husband of Hansa. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. VENUS JUVENAL died on January 22, 2006 at the age of 48. She was the loving daughter of Kala McGaugh and Lowell Ford. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. GENOVEVA MEDINA died on January 21, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the dear grandmother of Diana, Julie, Mayra, Wilfredo and Claribel Camacho, mother of the late Marcelino; also survived by twenty-one great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Barbara Church Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. DOMINGO VELEZ died on January 21, 2006 at the age of 54. He was the beloved husband of Gloria. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. PETER A. CALABRESE died on January 20, 2006 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite, devoted father of Peter and Carol Kilian, dear brother of Ida Borger; also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. MARGARET McLARTY died on January 18, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the devoted mother of Elaine Neilko. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOANNE M. D’AGNESSA died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 64. She was the loving daughter of Anna, dear sister of Roy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. ROSE MADERA of Corona died on January 17, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Puerto Rico she was the beloved wife of Jose Antonio Madera, devoted mother of Waldamar Madera, Yvonne Paniagua and Rosemarie Rodriguez, dear sister of Amparo Ruiz, Luis Sanoguet. Services were held at the Christ Tabernacle Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. BRIAN D. MOFFAT of Ridgewood died on January 16, 2006 at the age of 63. A native of Brooklyn, he was an U.S. Navy veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. HELEN A. JANUSKA of East Islip died on January 22, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late Constantine, devoted mother of Charles Januska and Patricia Krumholtz; also survived by three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetry under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ANNA G. MUELLER of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts died on January 20, 2006 at the age of 92. A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by nieces and nephews. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. MARY MILONE died on January 27, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the widow of the late Michael J.: also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
WILLIAM R. VOGEL died on January 26, 2006 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Catherine, devoted father of Richard and Regina Lichtenstein, father-in-law of Carolyn and Phillip, dear grandfather of Kristin and Kathryn. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
ROSE MACKOUL died on January 24, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Karen Meyerowitz and William, mother-in-law of Paul and Mary Ann, dear grandmother of Christopher, Lori, Jennifer, Kathi and Matthew. Funeral Mass was offered at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
ADELINE WEBER died on January 24, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Erwin. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
ADHURIM JEGENI died on January 24, 2006 at the age of 59. He was the beloved husband of Donika. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.
ESTRELLA ALVAREZ died on January 23, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the devoted mother of Miguel and Ana Echevarria. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph Church Interment in St. John Cemeterey under the directio of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
WILLIAM F. SCHUSTER of Ridgewood died on January 26, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of Louise Zahn, devoted father of Linda Schuster, William, John, Nancy DiCarmine, Kathy Anderson and Thomas Schuster, dear brother of Robert Schuster, Matilda Kassander and Sister Armella Schuster; also survived by thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale.
ELLEN N. FEY, formerly of Ridgewood, died on January 29, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the loving sister of Irene Magel; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Brewery Keenan Heisser Post 1815. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale offiicated by Reverend Michael T. Ross Interment in Long Island National Cemetery.
KRISTINA SERAFIN of Ridgewood died on January 25, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of Glogoni, Yugoslavia, she was the devoted mother of Soruika Cheregi; also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.
ELIZABETH MATZELLE of Ridgewood died on January 27, 2006 at the age of 88. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she was the beloved wife of Josef, devoted mother of Joseph Rabuse, dear sister of Dolores Lawrence; also survived by one grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
JAMES O’BRIEN of Ridgewood died on January 24, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of New York, He was the beloved husband of Rosalie, devoted father of Barbara Court and Ronald OBrien, dear brother of Patricia Florio, Anne Garvey, Mary Stanson, Frank Finnegan, Lawrence Finnegan and Charles O;Brien; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
WILLIAM HORBATIUK of Ridgewood died on January 26, 2006 at the age of 89. A native of New York, He was the husband of the late Jean, devoted father of Diane Toelk, Ronald and Kevin Horbatiuk; also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.
DORIS ROECKLEIN of Glendale died on January 30, 2006 at the age of 77. She was a Glendale native. Religious services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
ANNA GARAFOLO died on January 27, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Jerry, devoted mother of Geraldine, Terry, Barbara, Josephine and Madeline; also survived by twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
JENNIE GIANCHETTA died on February 1, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the devoted mother of Michael. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Rose of Lima ChurchInternment in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
MATHEW F. CUMMINGS, Sr., died on February 3, 2006 at the age of 84. He was the husband of the late Betty, devoted father of Mathew and Linda, dear grandfather of James and Erin. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
MADELINE M. SHANN died on February 4, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the dear sister of Wilbur and Edward; also survived by many nieces and nephews, daughter of the late MaryAnn and Arthur. She was a retired New York Telephone Company employee, and a member of the Catholic War Veterans and Pioneers Club. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village.
KATHY KANNEBECKER died on January 15, 2006 at the age of 47. She was the devoted mother of Lauren Schwenk, dear sister of Karen Kannebecker, Joann Ropke, Charles Kannebecker, Frank Endres and Paul Endres, fond grandmother of Lorence, Louis and Laura; also survived by nieces and nephews, She was the assistant principal at P.S. 151 where she worked for over twenty years. Religious services were held at the Megiel Funeral Home, 64-18 Flushing Ave., Maspeth officiated by Reverend Greg Sutterlin Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.
ELVIRA DEMERI (nee Guadagno) died in New Jersey on January 27, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Matthew Stelluto, Roseann Barnes, the late Theresa Gouny and the late Patricia Calviello, dear grandmother of Roseann, Gina, Toni Ann, John, Michele, Elvira, Stephanie, Douglas, Anthony and Andrea, great-grandmother of Joseph, Richie, Nicholas, Matthew, Daniella, Michael, Nicky, Ashley, Stephanie, Anthony, Francesca, Dominick, Gerald and Christopher. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Donza Funeral Home, 333 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, New York.
KENNETH R. BLASE of Maspeth died on February 6, 2006 at the age of 57. A native of Brooklyn, He was the devoted father of Kenneth J., loving son of Christine, dear brother of Patricia Bagnati and Fred, Jr.; also survived by three grandchildren. Services will be held at the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village tonight (Thursday) at 8 p.m. followed by cremation on Friday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Fresh Pond Crematory.
NANCY QUINN of Maspeth died on February 4, 2006 at the age of 46. A native of Maspeth, she was the beloved wife of Michael, devoted mother of Jay, loving daughter of Gloria Wasser, dear sister of John Wasser. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
FRIEDA PETSCHE of Ridgewood died on February 4, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Mrauen, Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late Josef, dear sister of Anna Hutter and Maria; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
FLORENCE BENINGER of Ridgewood died on February 3, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Brooklyn, she was a member of Church Women United of Ridgewood and Glendale. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS of Ridgewood died on January 30, 2006 at the age of 66. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Robert and David, dear sister of William Anderson; also survived one grandchild. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.
ANTON FEHN of Ridgewood died on February 1, 2006 at the age of 94. A native of Unterschoenborn, Czechoslovakia, He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Leis, devoted father of Rose Matzelle, Mathias Fehn, Christine Holste, Helen Henneberger, Madeline Brady, Elaine Barone, John Fehn and the late Margaret Ortner, dear brother of Mari Hungreder in Germany; also survived by twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
MARGARETA FLOAREA of Dix Hills, New York died on January 30, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Cetate, Romania, she was the widow of the late Gheorge, devoted mother of Petre and Marin, dear sister of Elena Iacob; also survived by three grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Father Gheorghe Schiop followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
THOMAS P. CLARKE died on January 25, 2006 at the age of 68. He was the beloved father of Virginia Clarke-Walden and Thomas D., dear brother of William, Michael and Joan Keane, dear grandfather of Brooke Walden and Thomas D., Jr.; also survived by his former wife, Virginia and many nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired member of the New York Police Department. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Ave., Glendale.
ERNA SCHWALLY died on January 12, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Anthony Walter, the late Jerome and Lorraine Heinz, daughter of the late Kilian and Maria Bauer, dear grandmother of Edward, Steven, Anthony, the late Lawrence and the late Douglas Schwally, Rosemary Felle, Michael, Laura Jean, and Erika Schwally, Marilyn Wolf, Brian and Lora Heinz, great-grandmother of Jared, John and James Wolf, Alyssa Schwally and Chloe Heinz. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.
HELEN B. POPE of Ridgewood died on February 5, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Ridgewood, she was the beloved wife of Herbert, devoted mother of Nancy and Dennis, mother-in-law of Marta, dear grandmother of Nicholas. A retired employee of the Queens Borough Public Library, she was the founder of the Social Action Committee at St. Matthias. A member of the Sacred Heart of St. Matthias and a volunteer for the St. Matthias school library, she was the recipient of the Ubi Caritas Deus Ibi 1988 award from Diocesan Catholic Charities of Brooklyn. Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood.
GENEVIEVE MAKOWSKI died on February 6, 2006 at the age of 97. She was the widow of the late Julius, devoted mother of Robert and Ronald, mother-in-law of Maria, dear grandmother of Robert M., Donna, Gerald and Maureen, great-grandmother of Kevin and Daniel. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today (Thursday) at 9:45 a.m. at Holy Cross Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
ELFRIEDE PRESSMANN died on February 7, 2006. She was the loving sister of Lauren Fisk, dear aunt of Warren and Kenneth Fisk, great-aunt of Ryan, Lauren and Robert. Reposing at the Hillebrand Funeral Home, 63-17 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park Funeral will be held on Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m. Interment Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.
ERIKA D. HILLIKER (nee Handler) of Spring Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of New York, died on February 6, 2006 at the age of 65. A native of Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Helene (Schleimer) Handler. A graduate of All Saints High School in Brooklyn, she was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Ridgewood. Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
GENEVIEVE MAKOWSKI died on February 6, 2006 at the age of 97. She was the widow of the late Julius, devoted mother of Robert and Ronald, mother-in-law of Maria, dear grandmother of Robert M., Donna, Gerald and Maureen, great-grandmother of Kevin and Daniel. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
ROSE DeLUCA died on February 10, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Vito, devoted mother of Theresa Mugnai, Fred DeLuca and the late Phyllis Trafficanda; also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth.
ADRIENNE COGLIATI died on February 7, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Peter, devoted mother of Andrea Browne and John, dear grandmother of John, Kevin, Thomas, Tricia and Aneglia; also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. Entombment followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Center Moriches, New York.
ANTONIO GROSSO of Ridgewood died on February 8, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Anthony and Jack Grosso and Kathleen Medico, dear grandfather of Michelle, Jack, Matthew, Thomas and James Grosso, Anthony and Christine Medico, Gregory Russel and Jessica Damadeo, great-grandfather of Anthony, Charles and Marisa Medico. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
LENI H. YONKE of Mahopac, New York died on February 8, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late Gustav, dear sister of Pauline Kolberg and Josef Eppich. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood.
KARLI PETRESCU of Brooklyn died on February 8, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Bucharest, Romania, He was the beloved husband of Ana Mihalache; also survived by Cara Drakes. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
FRANCES A. HESS of Ridgewood died on February 18, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Ridgewood, she was the beloved wife of Charles M., devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jeanne LaSala, Steven and Mary Astore and Joseph and Anne Turski, dear grandmother of Lawrence LaSala, Abby Klieman, Deana and Anthony Capellupo, Paul Astore, Corine and David Wilkinson, Samantha and Joseph Turski, great-grandmother of Anthony, Matthew and Kathryn Capellupo, Benjamin and Emma LaSala. She was a member of Catholic Daughters Court St. Rose of Lima, St. Matthias Ladies Guild and Ridgewood Older Adult Center. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen A. Schawaroch Funeral Homa, 58-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood. GISELA KARPEL died on February 15, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the devoted friend of Lia Brunner. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. CATHERINE MOHR died on February 14, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Pat Gentilella and Robert Mohr, Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. ANTONINO CROCILLA died on February 13, 2006 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Caterina, devoted father of Grace, Daniela, Gloria and Olivia; also survived by four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. ALBERT MATZELLE of Ridgewood died on February 14, 2006 at the age of 78. A native of Mittenwald, Gottschee, Austria. He was the beloved husband of Albine, devoted father and father-in-law of Albert and Regina Matzelle and Ingrid and Andrew Reitter, dear brother of Erna Stimitz, Rosina Sajowitz, John and Richard Matzelle, fond grandfather of Timothy and Lisa. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. GEORGE IALOMITZA, M.D. of New York died on January 19, 2006 at the age of 82. He was a native of Brosteni, Romania. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Father Gheorghe Schiop Interment in All Saints Cemetery. HENRY E. WEBEL of Naples, Maine, formerly of Ridgewood, died on February 15, 2006 at the age of 81. Former proprietor of Webel Jewelry located on Myrtle Ave. in Ridgewood, He was the former president of the Myrtle Ave. Redevelopment Corporation. He was the beloved husband of Gloria, devoted father of Henry Wesley, Glo and Jon, father-in-law of Judy, brother of the late Lorraine Webel, dear grandfather of Stephen, Thomas, J.P. and Daniel. Funeral services were held at the Naples United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship, Naples, Maine. HELEN NASSHAN of Ridgewood died on February 17, 2006 at the age of 74. A native of Brooklyn, she was the beloved wife of Frederick J., devoted mother of Linda, dear grandmother of Charlie Nasshan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. VITO F. MARANZANO (Uncle Vito) of Glendale died on February 24, 2006 at the age of 82. He was the husband of the late Theresa, devoted father of Jean and Craig Dinan and Laura and Frank Jonke, dear grandfather of Jessica, Frank, Eric, Theresa and Nicole, great-grandfather of Frank, Jr., A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an active member of many fraternal, religious and community organizations. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Ave., Glendale. FRANK J. JOST died on February 19, 2006 at the age of 89. A World War II veteran, He was the husband of the late Clara, dear brother of John. Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. AKRAM HUNEIDI died on February 22, 2006 at the age of 74. He was the devoted father of Najla. Interment was in Roslyn Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. ROSE DESOLO died on February 24, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the loving companion of Enrico Nicodemo, dear sister of Yolanda Cordone. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. VIRGINIA BRUMBACH of Ridgewood died on February 21, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late Alfred J., devoted mother of Alfred R., and the late Richard, dear sister of Marcella, Charles, Edward, Vincent, William and Helen; also survived by one grandchild. She was a member of the Sacred Heart League and Catholic Daughters of America. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood. JOSEPHINE CHRISTIANA RON of Yonkers, formerly of Glendale, died on February 24, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the devoted mother of Manuel D.; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. MATHILDE ASSIMUS of Allendale, New Jersey, formerly of Glendale, died on February 24, 2006 at the age of 103. She was the widow of the late Hermann, devoted mother of Louisa Simpson and Arthur, dear sister of Robert Ackermann and Hedwig Muller, fond grandmother of Cecelia LePostollec, Doreen Pagotta, Joseph Simpson, Anita Turck and Michael Assimus; also survived by twelve great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. HERBERT HOFFMANN of Glendale died on February 27, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of Copelac, Romania, He was the beloved husband of Walburga (nee Wuchenauer), devoted father of Robert, father-in-law of Mary Hoffmann, dear brother of Ilma Moehrer and Ewald Hoffmann in Germany, fond grandfather of William H. and Catherine W. Hoffmann. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, followed by private cremation. CATHERINE DIDIA died on February 21, 2006 at the age of 96. She was the loving sister of Josephine Ricotta, Carmela Pastore, the late George, Joseph, Dominick, Frank and Vincent Manfredi, the late Mary Cavallo, the late Felicia Santa Lucia and the late Theresa Fierro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. BARBARA MACERINO died on February 22, 2006 at the age of 74. She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Suzanne Autry, Vincent and the late Patricia DeCicco, dear sister of Theresa Perreca, fond grandmother of Robyn, Michael, Eunice, Genevieve and Sarah, great-grandmother of Nathan, Alexandra, Aubrey, Draidon, Madeline, Brandon and Justin; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth, Interment in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, New Jersey. CONCETTA RUSSO died on February 25, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the widow of the late Antonino, devoted mother of Marianna, Nunzio, Rosario and the late Carmela Asaro and Anthony, mother-in-law of Patricia and Cecilia, dear sister of Anthony D’Amore; also survived by eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. HENRY P. CERRO died on February 26, 2006 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Marian, devoted father of Carolyn Vogel, Russell, Henry and Theresa Gorozdi, father-in-law of Richard, Christina and Stephen, dear grandfather of Mary, George, Matthew, Kristin, Kathryn, Mary, Jennifer and Monica, great-grandfather of Alex, David, Jared, Erin Amanda and Devon. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. ANTONIA DeROBERTIS of Brooklyn died on February 19, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Bari, Italy, she was the widow of the late Antonio, devoted mother of Anna, Maria, Paul and Annette DeRobertis; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Finbar Church folllowed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. BERTHA “Nun” ADOMAITIS died on March 1, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the devoted mother of Lorraine Arzberger. Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. CECELIA B. REHA died on March 5, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the devoted mother of Joyce; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. St.anislaus Kostka Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. MEVLUDIN DUBUR died on March 4, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Sevleta, devoted father of Doris, Kasim and Dave. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. EUGENE BREEN of Glendale died on March 2, 2006 at the age of 57. He was the beloved husband of Linda (nee Schemitsch) devoted father of Kathleen, Elena, Eugene and John, loving son of Eugene and the late Marie Breen, dear brother of Jude and Agnes Herold and the late John Breen. He was a member of the American Legion, Heisser Post. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. JACK STELLING of Glendale died on March 5, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Eileen (nee O’Connell), devoted father of Maureen Connelly and Martin Stelling; also survived by two grandchildren. Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. HENRIETTA BUTKIEWICZ of Maspeth died on March 5, 2006 at the age of 96. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Frank and Ken, dear sister of Stella; also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. James Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. HELEN ABRAMAITIS died on March 3, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the devoted mother of Joseph, Veronica Falzon and Robert, mother-in-law of Jackie, dear sister of John, Joseph and the late St.anley Sosnowski, fond grandmother of Jill, Julie, Valerie, Jessica and Matthew. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. St.anislaus Church followed by entombment in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. MADELINE EANNIELLO died on February 27, 2006 at the age of 74. She was the dear sister of Louis and Mary Evangelista and the late Frank; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in St. Raymond Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. ANTOINETTE BENEVENTO died on March 1, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the widow of the late Pasquale, devoted stepmother of Patricia, dear aunt of Dolores Francheschini and Flo Darretta. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguraton Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. KATHARINA FETZER of Middle Village died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Yugoslavia, she was the beloved wife of Peter, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Trudy and Karl Becker, Karen and Al Albrecht and Ronald and Denise Fetzer; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held today, Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. EDGAR J. ROTTENBERGER of Glendale died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Wallace) devoted father and father-in-law of Thomas and Louise Rottenberger, Tara and Charles Kammerer and Kerry and Christopher Murtha, dear brother of Howard and Regina Cook, fond grandfather of Courtney, Kellene, Charles, Cassidy, Caitlin, Margaret, Bridget, Philip and David, A member of St. Pancras Parish and graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School, he was a World War II veteran and recepient of three Bronze Battle Stars for participation in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He was also awarded the European African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. JULIA PORTEREIKO of Jamaica died on March 4, 2006 at the age of 89. A native of Windber, Pennsylvania, she was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Michael, dear sister of Sophie Morales; also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ANTHONY PESCHIO of Glendale died on March 1, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of New York, He was the husband of the late Veronica, devoted father of John and Caroline Peschio; also survivde by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ANNA SCHAEDLER of Bay Shore died on March 1, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of New York, she was the widow of the late Eugene, devoted mother of Ronald Schaedler and Linda Wynne; also survived by two grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave. Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. PALMA VOLPE of Brooklyn died on March 5, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Italy, she was the widow of the late Adam, devoted mother of Anthony; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Ephrem Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. REVEREND MONSIGNOR JOSEPH G. KONRAD of Ridgewood died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 89. Retired Pastor of St. Matthias Church in Ridgewood, He was the beloved uncle of Eugene J. McDonald, Loretta McDonald, Madeleine DiNitto and Bart DiNitto, son of the late Madeleine and Joseph Konrad. He was a member of many organizations including the Board of Trustees of Christ the King High School, the Diocesan Tribunal, and the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Advisory Board. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood. JOSEPH F. MILLER of Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgewood, died on March 11, 2006 at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Frances, loving father and father-in-law of Joseph and Martha Miller, and Lorraine and Ronald Nagle, dear sister of Elizabeth and Marie Miller; also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A U.S. Army veteran, he was decorated during his service in World War II. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and had been employed by Levy’s Bakery and Ridgewood Savings Bank. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Peace Church in Gilbert, Pennsylvania Interment in Fort Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery, Pennsylvania. JOHN KAZAS of Woodhaven died on March 11, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Lithuania, He was the devoted father of Dr. Paul Michael Kazas. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Annunciation Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Ave., Glendale. CHARLES HALEY of Queens Village died on March 9, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of New York City, He was the husband of the late Helen, dear uncle of Donna Muthu. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Incarnation Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Ave., Glendale. ANGELINA VACCARO died on March 10, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Stefano, devoted mother of Rosalie Consolazio; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. MARIE THERESA BOLAND of Elmhurst died on March 9, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the widow of the late James, dear sister of Jean Kennedy, Charles Kessler and the late Florence Matuszak, fond aunt of Mary Matuszak. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. EMMA SUAREZ, formerly of Glendale, died on March 12, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the devoted mother of Sonji Rosario, Shirley Estela, Elizabeth Venezia, John and Sally Hobbie; also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. MARGARET LILYANDER of Glendale died on March 7, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Arthur, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Doreen and Hans Moeller, Elaine and Dennis McGoldrick and Arthur and Jane Lilyander, dear sister of Anna O’Brien; also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. EDNA MACHUTTA of Ridgewood died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 88. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Walter, devoted mother of Elizabeth Kaslow, Carl Machutta and Edna Collis, mother-in-law of Linda Machutta; also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens. CHESTER POPP of the Bronx died on March 4, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the devoted father of Eric Popp and Janice Rath dear brother of John Henry Popp; also survived by five grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend John Stoudt Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. MARIA GEORGE of Suprise, Arizona died on February 28, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Yugoslavia, she was the widow of the late Paun, devoted mother of Koriolan George. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. LOUIE LESCHITZ of Glendale died on March 10, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Grafenfeld, Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Annie, devoted father of Louis Leschitz, dear grandfather of Heidi Marie Leschitz, brother-in-law of Frieda Leschitz and in Austria Sophie Maier and Fritz Wolf. 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 Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ELIZABETH CLARK (nee Williams) of Valatie Woods, New York, formerly of Maspeth, died on January 22, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Wilbur, devoted mother of Robert of Valatie, New York and Janet of Munich, Germany; dear grandmother of Jennifer and Jeffrey, great-grandmother of Gavin and Tessa Rose. A Memorial Service was held at the First Presbyterian Church, Valatie, New York. EDGAR J. ROTTENBERGER of Glendale died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Wallace) devoted father and father-in-law of Thomas and Louise Rottenberger, Tara and Charles Kammerer and Kerry and Christopher Murtha, dear brother of Howard and Regina Cook, fond grandfather of Courtney, Kellene, Charles, Cassidy, Caitlin, Margaret, Bridget, Philip and David. A member of St. Pancras Parish and graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School he was a World War II veteran and recipient of three Bronze Battle Stars for participation in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He was also awarded the European- African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church on March 9, 2006 Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Ave., Glendale. AUREL M. RITTER of Glendale died on March 20, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the devoted father of Thomas M., Donna Kehoe and Debbie Quadrino, dear brother of Valerie Klintworth, fond grandfather of Sean, Michael, Jenna, Kaitlin, T.J., and Colin, great-grandfather of Jamie Lynn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, March 23, 2006 at 9:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. ROBERT B. ST. LOUIS of Maspeth died on March 17, 2006. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (nee Musto), devoted father of Robert and the late Paul and Michael, dear brother of Jeannette St. Louis, fond grandfather of Matthew. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Ave., Middle Village. HELEN STETTNER of Ridgewood died on March 11, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of New York, she was the devoted mother of Victor and Katherine; also survived by twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Interment was in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Ave., Glendale. AGNES LOUX died on March 16, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of Adam, devoted mother of Susan Fardellone, Kathy Hamel and Mary Ann Paul, mother-in-law of Peter, Reed and Peter, dear grandmother of Jerilyn, Kevin, Lisa and Jennifer, great-grandmother of Stephen, Lauren and Caitlyn; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. NANCY R. KISSEL died on March 20, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Harold, devoted mother of Nancy Ellen Kissel; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, March 23, 2006, at Transfiguration Church Interment in Lutheran/All Saints Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. FRANK KOENIG of Port Jefferson, Long Island, formerly of Ridgewood, died on March 7, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Austria, He was the beloved husband of Frieda (nee Oswald), devoted father of Anna, Frank, Richard and Susie, father-in-law of Nick DiPietra, Carlene Koenig and Paul Capo; also survived by seven grandchildren. Religious services were held at the O.B. Davis Funeral Home Interment in Washington Memorial Cemetery, Coram, New York, PIEDAD ARAGUNDI died on March 15, 2006. She was the devoted mother of Vilma Garcia, Galo Aragundi and Irene Krauland, dear grandmother of Annabelle Ugarte and Bob Park, Frank Ugarte, Charlie and Sheila Ugarte and Carlos Garcia, great-grandmother of Jessica Park, Joshua Michael Ugarte and Olivia Payge Ugarte. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection Ascension Church Interment in Maple Grove Memorial Park under the direction of the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park. CARMEN VALENCIA died on March 15, 2006 at the age of 70. She was the dear sister of Pastora. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. RAOJIBHAI M. PATEL died on March 14, 2006 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Jayaben. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. FRANCISCO FIGUEROA died on March 17, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Anna. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Barbara Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. MARY ANN FEKETE died on March 19, 2006. She was the widow of the late George, Sr., devoted mother of George, Jr.; also survived by three grandsons. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. RITA A. LAZIO died on March 18, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of Steve, devoted mother of Carole and Francis; also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. JOSEPHINE STENGER of Ridgewood died on March 14, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of Hanlein, Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late Emil, devoted mother of Jeannette Herzog and Elizabeth Fragas; also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. ELSIE KARESCH of Totowa, New Jersey died on March 14, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of New York, she was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Frank and Robert Karesch. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewoodl. MARTIN FEINBERG, D.D.S. of Jamaica, New York died on March 16, 2006 at the age of 72. A native of Jamaica, He was the devoted father of Peter Feinberg, dear brother of Bert Feinberg. He was a Korean War veteran. Services were held at graveside Interment in Beth David Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. PATRICK MALLEY of Ridgewood died on March 16, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Loretta, devoted father of Patrick Malley. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. FELIX RODRIGUEZ of Brooklyn died on March 17, 2006 at the age of 58. A native of Puerto Rico, He was the devoted father of Guillermo Rodriguez, dear brother of Lydia Delgado, Maria Elena, Isabelle, Carmen, Antonio and Angel Luis Rodriguez. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John the Baptist Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. JEANETTE F. FRICAULT of Ridgewood died on March 18, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of New York, she was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Jenette Fricault, Theresa LaScala, Margaret Hart, Ellen Reina and Joseph Fricault; also survived by twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels. 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. IOAN TOADER of Glendale died on February 3, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Arad, Romania, He was the husbandof the late Maria. Religious services wee held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. CLARA F. BAUER of Columbia, New Jersey died on March 18, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Frederick, devoted mother of Frederick Bauer and Kathleen Schnell; also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. MARY McCARTHY GALLAGHER of Brooklyn died on March 28, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of County Kerry, Kilmare, Ireland, she was the widow of the late John, dear sister of Una, James and the late Michael, Owen, Felix and Jeremia, fond great-aunt of Drake and Logan; also survived by ten nephews and seven nieces. Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. KAREN NOVAK of Middle Village died on April 1. 2006. A native of New York City, she was the beloved wife of Charles, devoted mother of Joseph and Christopher, loving daughter of Walter and Elsie Flaherty, dear sister of Walter and Paul; also survived by five grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. under the direction of the Wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. ARTHUR J. FORSTER of Deer Park, formerly of North Babylon and Glendale, died on March 20, 2006 at the age of 78. Past Commander of Post 104, Glendale, American Legion, He was the husband of the late Anita, dear brother of William, Gerard, Robert and the late Thomas, James and Richard; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery. ANNA CHIUSANO of Glendale died on April 3, 2006 at the age of 76. She was the dear sister of Anthony, fond aunt of Angela, Ralph, Antoinette, Diana and Theresa, great aunt of Christopher, Emma, Christine, Nicholas, Matthew, Anthony and Michael. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Glendale Walsh-LaBella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. MYRA WOLTERS died on March 27, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Joanne Hilderbrandt, dear grandmother of Robin Van Aken, Cheryl Martinkat, John, Steven and the late Denise Hilderbrandt, great-grandmother of Nicole, Kristen,Lauren, Gaberilla and Emma. Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. MICHAEL BOCCOMINO died on April 2, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Magdeline, devoted father of Dorothy Caliendo and Michael J. Boccomino, dear grandfather of Gary Caliendo. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Church Interment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. NUNZIO GALLETTA of Ridgewood died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Pennsylvania, He was the beloved husband of Nancy, devoted father of Michael, dear brother of Grace D’Angelo, John and Michael Galletta and Josephine King. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. LUDMILLA BURDA of Flushing died on March 30, 2006 at the age of 93. She was a native of New York. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood., ANNA KARL of Ridgewood died on March 29, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Rottenburg An DerLaaber, Germany, she was the widow of the late Lothar, devoted mother of Eugenia Pfaeffle and Lothar Karl; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. MARGARET CATANZARO of Pearl River, New York, formerly of Ridgewood died on April 3, 2006. She was the widow of the late Thomas J., sister of the late Don McDonald, dear aunt of Steve McDonald and family of Nanuet, New York, Patty Wexler and family of Coral Springs, Florida, Susie McKie and family of Smithtown, New York, Nancy Benevenuti and family of Putnam Valley, New York, Dennis Schug and family of Port Jefferson, New York, James Schug and family of Goshen, New York, sister-in-law of Lorraine McDonald of New Port Richey, Florida, cousin of Jack and Mary Finley and Marie Cronin. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church Interment in Calverton Cemetery. IDA R. FABER died on March 31, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the dear sister of Lina; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. BEATRIZ RECALDE died on April 2, 2006 at the age of 75. She was the devoted mother of Norah Cali, dear grandmother of Marisa. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Fatima Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HENRY S. MIRAGLIA died on April 7, 2006 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Angie, devoted father of Michael, Gerald and Paul, dear brother of Louise Bova, Anthony and Joseph, dear grandfather of Paul, Rachel, Lauren and Michelle. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JAMES J. LOTZ of Glendale died on April 9, 2006 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Hazel, devoted father of Robert and the late Lyn, dear brother of Charles and Mary Hausser. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. MICHAEL H. FESLER of Cranston, Rhode Island, formerly of Glendale, died on April 5, 2006 at the age of 69. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn, devoted father of Michael and Jane Eccleston, dear brother of Ernst, Margaret Fuoco, Andrew, Joseph, Carol Ann Armando and August; also survived by four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Matthias Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. JACK ALFANO died on April 5, 2006 at the ageof 81. He was the beloved husband of Lucy, devoted father of Frank. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. SALVATORE LaROCCA died on April 8, 2006 at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Robert DeWalters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ELISABETTA MIONE died on April 4, 2006 at the age of 73. She was the widow of the late Guiseppe, devoted mother of Stefano, Maria, Rita, Josephine, Angela, Philip and the late Pietra; also survived by sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EDITH HEYMANN died on April 8, 2006 at the age of 84. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. RUDOLPH FILIBERTO died on April 4, 2006 at the age of 78. He was the husband of the late Eva, devoted father of Rudolph C., Damyon and Eva Gregorie; also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Entombment was in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. META S. MANN died on April 5, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the dear sister of Dorothy and Evelyn. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. CLARENCE J. AMRHEIN of Toms River, New Jersey, formerly of Glendale, died on April 9, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Luciana (nee Soto), devoted father of Margaret L. Rivera, Lawrence and Edward Amrhein and Norma Cruzado Soto, dear brother of Michael and John Amrhein and Ann Morelli; also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. ALPHONSE DAOUD of Corona died on April 7, 2006 at the age of 74. A native of Cairo, Egypt, He was the beloved husband of Linda, devoted father of Laurice Daoud; also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s and St. Antonio’s Coptic Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. HENRY LANGENHAN of Glendale died on April 7, 2006 at the age of 95. A native of Zeltamellia, Germany, He was the husband of the late Elli. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. DOROTHY FLORIO of Middle Village died on April 10, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Joanne, Michael, Richard and John Florio, dear grandmother of Michelle Bashford, great-grandmother of Alexa and Brendan Bashford. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. PHYLLIS MARIE SARNO died on April 9, 2006 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn she was the dear sister of Marilyn Sarno. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. MILDRED TIERNEY of Forest Hills, died on April 15, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Glendale, she was the widow of the late Richard W., devoted mother of Richard and Steven, mother-in-law of Virginia Tierney, sister of the late Charles Kleist. Religious services were held at the Fox Funeral Home, 98-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills officiated by Reverend Charles Brewster followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory and Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. ANNE VASAK died on April 11, 2006 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late John, a retired member of the New York City Police Department, dear sister of Robert Stier. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. CARMEN SALAZAR died on April 11, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the widow of the late Aldophe, devoted mother of Adolfo, Harris and Rodney. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. MARIE FRONTERA died on April 14, 2006 at the age of 75. She was the devoted mother of Francine Archery and Michele Frontera. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. DOROTHY HOLLIS died on April 15, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the devoted mother of Carol, dear sister of Mae Bergmann. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in The Cemetery of the Evergreens. GREGORY BEAUCHAMP of Brooklyn died on April 12, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Santurce, Puerto Rico, He was the husband of the late Maria Celeste, devoted father of Mercedes Adames; also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. PETER GODINO of Glendale, died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 72. He was the fond brother of Rosemary Burke and Joan Rehm, dear friend of Margaret Metty. He was a member of the Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale. DOROTHY LUBERTO of New Dorp Beach, Staten Island, formerly of Stockholm Street, Ridgewood died on April 21, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late Vincent, devoted mother of Raymond Nass, Patricia Schwab, Carol Bianco, Robert, Vincent and Louie Luberto; also survived by fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Staten Island Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hanley Funeral Home, Staten Island. JOSEPHINE COLTRERA died on April 21. 2006 at the age of 87. She was the devoted mother of Jeanne Neglia, dear sister of William Avalone, fond grandmother of Robin, Lynn, Michael and Marc, great-grandmother of Jake and Jeanna. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANNA TRECCAGNOLI died on April 19, 2006 at the age of 106. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Marie Mori and the late Amelia Lori, mother-in-law of Richard, dear grandmother of Richard Lori and Colleen. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOSEPH CESTARO died on April 22, 2006 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Frank, dear brother of Philip, Marie Micheli and the late William. He was as U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War and the former proprietor of Air Industry. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. BARBARA BRANDT of Glendale died on April 19, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Germantown, Pennsylvania, she was the devoted mother of Janina Pufal; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. FRANK R. LELLA of the Bronx, died on April 19, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of the Bronx, He was the dear brother of Leatrice Nasta, fond uncle of Linda Nasta. Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. NECHIT VINEREANU of Ridgewood died on April 15, 2006 at the age of 70. A native of Vadeeni, Romania, He was the beloved husband of Sofia Ivashkiv, dear father of Vanara Gentry. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Father Viorel Dimitrescu Interment in All Saints Cemetery. HORST MEYER of Ridgewood died on April 21, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of Schwabisch, Germany, He was the beloved husband of Wilhelmina, dear brother of Roland Meyer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ANDA VALLECILLO of Albrightville, Pennsylvania died on April 16, 2006 at the age of 72. A native of Boljevci, Yugoslavia, she was the beloved wife of Carlos Vallecillo, devoted mother of Milena Begani and George Ralic, dear sister of Steva Pejnovic; also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Father Djokan Majstrorovic Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. DANUTA S. BOROWSKI died on April 13, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the devoted mother of Ryszard. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HOMAS E. PLUNKETT died on April 18, 2006 at the age of 64. He was the dear brother of Mary Spadafora; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. MARY DONNA TOPPER died on April 21, 2006 at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of William. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. RUDOLPH (Rudy) KREPELA died on April 28, 2006 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Frances, devoted father of Richard, Barbara and Rudolph, Jr., dear grandfather of Jackie, Michael, Francine, Danielle, Kaitlyn and Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JEAN MARANO died on April 28, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the beloved sister of Susan, Charles and the late Nancy Marano and Antoinette Schramm; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. DORIS M. GEIST of Glendale died on April 29, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Jamaica, New York, she was the widow of the late Andrew C., devoted mother of Donna Johnson and Andrew and Mary Louise Geist, dear sister of Edward Stein; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church officiated by Reverend Jim Heuser Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. LADISLAS MAE MOKS died on April 27, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the widow of the late Ladislaus, devoted mother of Edward W., and Mary Ann Miotto; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANTONINA FERRO died on April 23, 2006 at the age of 70. She was the widow of the late Giuseppe, devoted mother of Mario and Patty. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOVELINA SANTANA-FERREIRA died on April 23, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the devoted mother of Job Souza. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. HAROLD HAYWARD, Jr., died on April 25, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Carole. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. AGNES BUTTERSTEIN died on April 26, 2006 at the age of 81. She was the dear sister of Georgianna. Religious services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Pastor Hunieke Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. CECELIA FARRELL died on April 27, 2006 at the age of 99. She was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Eileen Yumet and Fran Kramarski, dear grandmother of Charles, Joseph, Eileen and the late William; also survived by six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARY LOPEZ died on April 26, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the devoted mother of Patrick Anthony. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARIE T. CIUFFO died on April 28, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the widow of the late Sam, devoted mother of Benny and Marie Varjian; also survived by four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EUGENE A. SCHMID, formerly of Ridgewood, died in Whiting, New Jersey on April 26, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of Geislingen, Germany, He was the former owner of Schmid Jewelry Store in Ridgewood for thirty-eight years. A U.S. Army veteran he served for four years in World War II. A member of St. Matthias Church and a member of the Catholic Kolping Society, the Elks Lodge of Long Island and the Sievevers Germany American Club, He was the beloved husband of Ruth, devoted father and father-in-law of Ron and Linda of Yardley, Pennsylvania, dear grandfather of Gena and grandfather and grandfather-in-law of Jay and Carolyn and great-grandfather of Hailey. Services were held at the Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, New Jersey. Contributions may be made to the Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, One Meridian Road, Suite 5, Eatontown, New Jersey, 07724. PETER GODINO of Glendale died on April 1. 2006 at the age of 72. He was the devoted father of Edna Mae Godino Hanley, dear brother of Rosemary and Joan, friend of Margaret; also survived by two grandchildren. HORST MEYER of Ridgewood died on April 21, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of Schwabisch, Germany, He was the beloved husband of Wilhelmina, devoted father of Rosemary Meyer and Robert Meyer, dear brother of Roland. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgedwood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOSEPH YUDOW of Las Vegas, Nevada died on April 26, 2006 at the age of 104. A native of Russia, He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Alvin and Carole Gabaide; also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at graveside officated by Rabbi Yarone Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels. 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. NETTIE J. CARUSO died on May 8, 2006 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Ralph and Joseph, Jr., mother-in-law of the late Marie, dear grandmother of Ann Marie, Lisa and Joseph, great-grandmother of Marissa, Matthew, Ryan and Shaun. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Hope Church on Friday, May 12, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. Reposing at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. FRANCES A. SINOPLI died on May 4, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of Diana Savino, Nancy and Janet Markowicz, dear sister of Mary Elenterio, the late Carmen Molini and Salvatore Vitalo, fond grandmother of Jason and Lauren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ROBERT E. GAYNOR died on May 4, 2006 at the age of 64. A U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War and a member of the New York City Fire Department, He was the dear brother of James, Vincent, Elaine Stack, Nancy Zacher and Marilyn Riccardelli. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JENNIE COMERICO died on May 3, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Peter, devoted mother of Peter, dear sister of Philip Bozzo and the late Joseph Bozzo; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANA ROSA HERNANDEZ died on May 6, 2006 at the age of 81. She was the devoted mother of Teresa and Miriam Ramos; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Cementerio de la Bode Marzo, Dominican Republic. WILLIAM RAUCH of Middle Village died on May 3, 2006 at the age of 87. He was the husband of the late Edith, devoted father of Patricia Bishop, father-in-law of Carl Bishop, dear grandfather of Jennifer. He was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic War Veterans Post 1172, former officer of the Middle Village Property Owners/Residents Association, a member of the Middle Village Senior Center and St. Margaret’s bingo. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. KATHERINE KREISCHER of Mount Holly, New Jersey died on May 2, 2006 at the age of 95. A native of Sekitsch, Austria, she was the widow of the late Philip, devoted mother of Philip and the late George Kreischer; also survived by eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Nordeen Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. IBRAHIM I. KELADA of Ridgewood died on May 7, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Kafraishekh, Egypt, He was the beloved husband of Maria M.S. Riakalla, devoted father of George, Amin and Nasser Kilada, dear brother of Elaine and Issac Kelada; also survived by five grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s and St. Antonio’s Coptic Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels. 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. VIOLET THERESA STANZAK died on May 5, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the devoted mother of Raymond. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Alphonsius Church Interment in St. Michael Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ISMAEL CASTRO died on May 1, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Blanca, devoted father of Luz. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Kensico Cemetery. SUHADIE SKY RUIZ died on April 28, 2006. She was the loving daughter of Richaris and Carmen Ortiz. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARY SANTANGELO died on May 3, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the devoted mother of Arlene Stallone. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Frances Cabrini Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HAROLD HAYWARD, Jr., died on April 25, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Carole. Religious services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Reverend William Mahoney Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. JOSEPH GIACOMAZZA died on May 3, 2006. He was the husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Jerry, Salvatore, Frank and Cathy Ball; also survived by six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. THOMAS F. BAUMANN died on May 5, 2006 at the age of 56. He was the devoted father of Thomas and Jamie Lee, loving son of Anna and the late Charles, dear brother of Lou, John and Charles. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. WASHINGTON SACCO died on May 2, 2006 at the age of 56. He was the beloved husband of Amanda, devoted father of Leonardo and Sandy. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EMELDA F. FAGIN of Ridgewood died on May 21, 2006 at the age of 92. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Carmen, Jon, Linda, Andrea, Imelda, Martina and the late Joseph, daughter of the late Rafael and Josepha Gonzalez, dear sister of Ishmael; also survived by nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the San Jose Funeral Home, 289 St. Nicholas Avenue, Ridgewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or the American Indian College Fund or any other charity. THOMAS SERNO died on May 19, 2006 at the age of 46. He was the dear brother of Frances Picone. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GLORIA SIMMONS died on May 17, 2006 at the age of 81. She was the devoted mother of Mona Lisa. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ANA BALLESTER died on May 16, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the devoted mother of Annette, Yvonne, Luis, Jeannette Campasano, Ivette Cortijo and Anna Hundertmark; also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. JOSEPH LEON WALKER died on May 14, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the devoted father of Harlean. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ERNA WEBER died on May 17, 2006 at the age of 91. He is survived by many friends. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Rabbi David Schnitzler Interment in Mount Ararat Cemetery. FRANCES PETROCHKO of Schenectady, New York died on May 15, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Brooklyn and a long time resident of Queens, she was the widow of the late John, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Patricia P. and George J. Marshall of Schenectady and Eva Ann and Michael S. Sica of Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, dear sister of Theresa Stumpp of Long Island, fond grandmother and grandmother-in-law of George J. Jr., and Jacqueline Marshall, of Clifton Park, Francine and Frank McIntosh and Pauline and Robert Pisapia both of Long Island, great-grandmother of George III, John, Michael, David, Francis, John Paul, Eva Ann, Valentino and Michaelangelo. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Cathedral of All Saints, Albany Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union Street, Schenectady, New York. DIANA ZOTTO died on May 20, 2006 at the age of 72. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Diane Beige, mother-in-law of Joseph, dear sister of Theresa Imperato and Jennie Cioffi. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-24 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOHN TRIOLO died on May 14, 2006 at the age of 89. He was the brother of the late Bobbie Grampone and Buster Triolo, dear uncle of Michele Caracappa, Pat O’Mara and Denis Grampone, fond cousin of Lillian Pritchard. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANTHONY R. JANNELLI died on May 15, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the devoted father of Jacqueline Pabon, father-in-law of Tony, dear brother of Sandy, fond grandfather of Brittany and Brandon. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. FRANK GNOLFO died on May 14, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Ida, devoted father of Marilyn and Anthony, dear brother of James. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANTHONY TORTORA died on May 21, 2006 at the age of 72. He was the dear brother of Salvatore and Saverio, brother-in-law of Sue and Marie; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. DOROTHY SCHNEIDER of Ridgewood died on May 17, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Henry, dear aunt of Diane and Kevin Curry of Winchester, Maine, Frances Anne Mauro of Yonkers, Matthew E. Hinzpeter of Washington Township, New Jersey, Joan Jones of Plymouth, Maine and Robert and Kay Sampson of Palm Desert, California, friend of Mary Ellen Borello, Paul Kerzner and Angela Tomlinson. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. Contributions can be made to Calvary Hospital Hospice, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York, 01461. JOHN GIUNTA of Staten Island died on May 19, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Brooklyn, He was the husband of the late Josephine. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Patrick Church Interment in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. JOHN PETSCHAUER of Hollis, died on May 26, 2006 at the age of 72. A native of Tschermoschnitz, Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Ingrid, devoted father of Heidi Fox and Karen Sidlauskas, loving son of Martha Petschauer, dear brother of Erwin Petschauer; also survived by three grandchildren. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Gottscheer Maenner Chor, Blau Weiss Gottscheer and Blau Weiss Gottscheer Estate. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. RUTH CATHERINE CARMODY died on May 28, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the widow of the late James Francis, devoted mother of Michael and Dennis, sister of the late Richard; also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church on Saturday, June, 3, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. FRANCES E. HARDER of Glendale died on May 28, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of Brooklyn, she was the beloved wife of Norman, devoted mother of Alicia Daly; also survived by five grandchildren. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Glendale Women’s Group and a member of A.A.R.P. 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 cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. Donations can be made to the United Methodist Church of Glendale. WILLIAM J. HENRY died on May 22, 2006 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Fanny, devoted father of Evelyn. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. FRANK J. O’LEARY of Glendale died on May 26, 2006 at the age of 88. He was the husband of the late Helen, devoted father of Arthur, James and the late Frank; also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale. ARTHUR H.KELSCH died on May 29, 2006 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Jaclyn, devoted father of Philip, Karen and Arthur, stepfather of Dana and Lauren; also survived by three grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. KATHERINE SCHAEFER died on May 29, 2006 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Charles and Richard. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St.Stanislaus Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HELEN MINERITSCH died on May 23, 2006 at the age of 75. She was the dear friend of Yvette Ortiz. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JAMES C. CROUSE of Glendale died on May 21, 2006 at the age of 78. A native of Illinois, He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of James and Maria; also survived by two grandchildren. He was a member of Herder Lodge #698. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ZENAIDA ACOSTA died on May 26, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the devoted mother of Carmen. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. DIANA ZOTTO died on May 20, 2006 at the age of 72. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Diane Beige and mother-in-law of Joseph, dear sister of Theresa Imperato, Jennie Cioffi and the late Leonard and Mary Colucci. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. HEINRICH LUFT of Ridgewood died on May 26, 2006 at the age of 95. A native of Russia, He was the beloved husband of Maria. 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. WILLIAM C. LaPORTE of Ridgewood died on May 30, 2006 at the age of 89. A native of New York, He was the beloved husband of Eleanor, devoted father of Elizabeth. He was a member of Teamsters Local 807. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village. CARMELA PASTORE died on June 4, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the widow of the late Gennaro, dear sister of Josephine Ricotta, the late Catherine Didia and the late George Manfredi; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered today, Thursday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SALVATORE A. NAPOLITANO died on June 4, 2006 at the age of 83. A World War II veteran, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beach and served with the Combat Engineers. He was the beloved husband of Angelina, devoted father Emilie Vernier, Donna Caruso and Catherine Lowenhaupt, dear brother of Angelina DeLillo, fond grandfather of Jennifer, Christine and Richard, Jr. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOSE PETIT died on June 3, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the husband of the late Evangelina, devoted father of Priscilla, Evamarie, Jose, Jr., Michael and Iris; also survived by eleven grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. ROBERT COULTAUS died on May 31, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the devoted father of William and Barbara. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. GEORGETA DELIORGA of Middle Village died on June 5, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Bucharest, Romania, she was the widow of the late Mircea, devoted mother of Mariana Murineanu; also survived by two grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Father Dimitri Musta Interment in Linden Hill Cemeetery. LOUIS YONKE of Huntington, New York died on June 8, 2006 at the age of 92. A native of Seele, Gottschee, Austria, He was the husband of the late Maria, devoted father of Louis and Rudolf Yonke, dear brother of Alexander Yonke of Gnund, Austria, Anna of Salzburg, Austria and Stefaine Smidt of Saarlouis, Germany; also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.’ JOSEF STARK of Glendale died on June 7, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Izidorwka, Poland, He was the beloved husband of Maria, father of the late Edeltraud Paloukis, dear grandfather of Vicky Paloukis. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend RoseAnn Foege followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOHN KOENIG of Ridgewood died on June 10, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of Gottschee, Austria, He was the husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Linda Ferrara, Marie Koenig and Peter Koenig, dear brother of Mary Kikel; also survived by five grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. MARGARET VIRGINIA FITZ of Glendale died on June 12, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of George P., devoted mother of Karen Bingert, Arthur Bingert and Dennis Bingert, dear sister of Kenneth Culley; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. MARYANNE J. LIPINSKY of Glendale died on June 12, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late Walter, devoted mother of Philip, Robert and Raymond, dear sister of Elizabeth Otterpohl; also survived by one grandchild. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Jessie Forrest Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. PAUL DeSTEFANO of Brooklyn died on June 20, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the dear brother of Dominick, John, Anna Lautande and Agnes Boccuzzi. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth on Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. VICTOR LESSER of Golden Oak Village, White Haven, Pennsylvania died on June 18, 2006 at the age of 75. A native of Austria, he formerly lived in Queens, New York and Sayville, New Jersey. He was a retired member of Conrail Railroad where he worked as a welder. He was the beloved husband of Norma Diane (nee McDaniel), devoted father of Donald of Delran, New Jersey, John of Franklin Square, New York and Christopher of Gorton, Massachusetts, dear brother of Sigfried of Maspeth, Maria Eisonhaver of Poland, New York and the late Gertrude Lukas, son of the late Josef and Magdalena (Weber) Lesser. Also survived by three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Patrick Church, White Haven, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Joseph E. Lehman Funeral Home, White Haven, Pennsylvania. Donations may be made to Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, Pennsylvania, 18704. HELEN J. PFEIFFER of Emmaus, Pennsylvania died on June 18, 2006 at the age of 78. A native of Maspeth, she was the beloved wife of William F., devoted mother and mother-in-law of James W., and Judith of Nichols, New York, Susan M. and Hugo Franco of Allentown, Pennsylvania and Ellen L. and Joseph Groller of Whitehall; also survived by three sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kreese. She was past president of the Emmaus Women’s Club, Order of the Amaranth-Court #110, Allentown Suburban Christian Women’s Club and the Emmaus Women’s Bowling League. Services will be held Friday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus, Pennsylvania Interment in Northwood Cemetery, Emmaus, Pennsylvania. MARGARET VIRIGINIA OLVANY died on June 9, 2006 at the age of 96. She was the devoted mother of Lawrence; also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at St Margaret’s Church Internment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOAN A. FERRARI died on June 15, 2006 at the age of 70. She was the beloved wife of Victor Vargas. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. GEORGE J. FRIEDLIEB died on June 15, 2006 at the age of 90. He was the devoted father of Anna Zack and Jenifer Parsley. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. PASQUALA GRAMMATICO of Ridgewood died on June 15, 2006 at the age of 92. A native of Salemi, Sicily, Italy, she was the widow of the late Giuseppe, devoted mother of Giocoma Grillo, Giovanni and Gaspare, dear sister of Francesca Cremona; also survived by eight grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. SAID IBRAHIM of Flushing died on June 13, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Tanta, Egypt, He was the husband of the late Fayka, devoted father of Azmy, William Awad and Samia Malik, dear brother of Mary Awad; also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St.Mary’s and St. Antonio’s Coptic Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. LUDWIG WEIMANN of Ridgewood died on June 15, 2006 at the age of 99. A native of Verbas, Hungary, He was the husband of the late Katharina, dear grandfather of Jacob and Louis; also survived by four great-grandchildren. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. FLORENCE LOUISE YOUNGER of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Ridgewood, died on June 28, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of Gerald “Jerry” Younger of Clearwater, Florida; also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the St. James United Presbyterian Church, Mary and Martha Guild of Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood Republican Club, Grover Cleveland PTA Alumni, and Glenridge Senior Citizens Center Bowling League. Cremation was private and inurnment was at Calverton National Cemetery. ANNE McMANAWAY died on July 3, 2006 at the age of 76. She was the widow of the late Dennis, devoted mother of Dennis, Maureen Buglino and diedre McCann, dear grandmother of Lauren, Bryan and Dana. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ALOYSIUS F. STERN of Glendale died on June 28, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the devoted father of Stephen, Jeanette and Catherine Speyer, dear brother of Thomas, Catherine O.P. and Gertrude; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. BRIDGET JOSEPHINE FAHEY (nee Roughneen) died on June 29, 2006 at the age of 75. She was the beloved wife of James, devoted mother of Helen Fitzmartin, Maureen, James F., and Kathleen, dear sister of Patrick, Eileen Maloney, Michael and the late Mary Moran, fond grandmother of Erin, Kevin, Michael, Caroline and Emily. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. NANCY RAINVILLE died on June 27, 2006 at the age of 71. She was the widow of the late Ronald, dear aunt of Dorothy Pahner. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. THERESE MUELLER died on June 27, 2006 at the age of 101. She was the widow of the late Albert, dear aunt of George, Alfred and George, Jr. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANTONIO FRAGA died on June 27, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Mercedes, devoted father of Jose and Antonio. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. JOSEPH M. SPERANZA died on June 27, 2006 at the age of 90. A retired member of the New York City Fire Department, He was the husband of the late Fanny, devoted father of Rocco and father-in-law of Loretta, dear grandfather of Justin and Karla, fond great-grandfather of Phoenix. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Snows Society. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. DOROTHY VERNIER of Maspeth died on June 30, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Rene, devoted father of John, Richard and Fred. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. CATHERINE “Kitty” PALAZZO died on June 28, 2006 at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of Leonard; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JONICA SPARIOSU of Pinellas Park, Florida died on June 25, 2006 at the age of 83. A native of Uzdin, Yugoslavia, He was the husband of the late Anka, devoted father of Brana of Ridgewood, Marin of Miami, Florida and Diana of Coral Springs, Florida; also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. VITO WILLIAM DiMOLA died on July 7, 2006 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted step-father of Robert Foss, Steven Foss and Sandra Ingram, fond grandfather of Nicole, Robert, Brian, Kelli-Ann, Tommi-Jon and Dylan. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOAN McHUGH died on July 2, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Brian. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. KATHERINE E. KACZOROWSKI died on July 1, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late Thadeus, devoted mother of Ronald. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. MARY B. KURTZROCK died on July 8, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late William; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Mill Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. WALTER WILLIAM FRANCIS PRICE died on July 8, 2006 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Laura. 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. WILMA LENARD of Maspeth died on July 10, 2006 at the age of 99. She was the widow of the late Bernard, mother of the late Robert, dear grandmother of Joanne Wicks, great-grandmother of Ashley and Ryan; also survived by two cousins and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. WOLFGANG SCHOENEBORN of Brookfield, Connecticut died on July 2, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Xanten, Germany, He was the beloved husband of Erna, devoted father of Fred, Erik and Karl, father-in-law of Yelitza, dear brother of Frederick Schoeneborn and Gudrun Brandenburg. 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 Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. JOSEFA SPORRER of Southington, Connecticut died on July 1, 2006 at the age of 88. A native of Reig, Gottschee, Austria, He was the husband of the late Peter, devoted mother of Linda Lackner, dear sister of Anna Schemitz and Dorothy Stiber; also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. MARIA CONCORDIA of Ridgewood died on July 2, 2006 at the age of 73. A native of Castellammare Del Golfo, Sicily, Italy, she was the widow of the late Francisco, devoted mother of Camillo, Giacomo, Matteo, Maria, Antonina, Marianna, Guiseppa, Salvatore, Francisco, Mauricio and Augostino Concordia; also survived by sixteen grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. SAM MOUNT of Glendale died on July 5, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of New York City, He was the husband of the late Isabelle, dear uncle and uncle-in-law of Cynthia and Ronald Mazzie. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Cremation was private under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. ALOISIA JURKOWITSCH, of Maryland, formerly of Ridgewood, died on June 15, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Austria, she was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Helmut and Elizabeth Jurkowitsch of Ridgewood, dear grandmother of Christopher and Erich; also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Austria. ANDREW SCHWIEGER of West Melborne, Florida, formerly of Middle Village died on April 11, 2006. He was the beloved husband of Loretta, devoted father of Robert, Thomas, Laura, Andrew, Jr., and George, dear brother of Thomas, Caroline and George; also survived by fifteen grandchildren. Services were held in Florida. ANTOINETTE FONTANA of Brooklyn died on July 3, 2006 at the age of 88. A native of Sabuca, Italy, she was the devoted mother of Arthur Fontana. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOSEPH LANG of Jamaica, New York died on July 1, 2006 at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn, he is survived by nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. JAN SZALKIEWICZ died on July 8, 2006 at the age of 88. He was the husband of the late Krystyna, devoted father of Sophia and Andy, mother-in-law of Susan, dear grandfather of Daniel, Lissy and Rachel. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANN RUDMANN died on July 9, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late Frederick, dear sister of Barbara Simon, fond aunt and godmother of Joanne and Paul Simon. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. VINCENZO (Jimmy) CHIARENZA died on July 10, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Charles, father-in-law of Lisa, dear grandfather of Sara. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. AGNES CORNAND died on July 16, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late William S., devoted mother of Jeanne Faga and Robert, dear grandmother of Donna, Robert, Michelle, Danielle, Jennifer, Sabrina and Kevin. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church followed by entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. EUGENE BRODECKI died on July 15, 2006 at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Diane Smith and Margaret Riobo, father-in-law of Richard and Tino, dear brother of Maria and Zofia Abramowicz, fond grandfather of Danielle, Megan, Ryan, Adam and Amy. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, Pennsylvania under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARY LAURENZELLO died on July 13, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the dear aunt of Robert Leto and the late Ann Nelson. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. FRANK CORBISIERO died on July 14, 2006 at the age of 89. He was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of Jackie Dale, father-in-law of Mitch, dear brother of Carmela Millilo. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. VINCENT EISENBACH died on July 15, 2006 at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Joan. Religious services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village officiated by Reverend Cathy Rosenholtz followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. DORIS SWEENEY died on July 15, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the widow of the late Hugh C., devoted mother of Renee and the late Diana Leonard; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. CARMELA ANTON died on July 13, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Loretta Arvanitis and Jennifer Anton-Blakley. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. HEDWIG MONICA ROTTMUND formerly of Ridgewood died on July 10, 2006 at the age of 90. A resident of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, she was the widow of the late Arthur, devoted mother of Carolyn Bohr of Westminster, California and Bernadette Nolan of Pompton Plains, New Jersey; also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the M.J. Scanlon Funeral Home, Pompton Plains, New Jersey. BRYAN G. PRESTON of Freehold Township, New Jersey died on July 16, 2006 at the age of 75. A native of Brooklyn, he was a resident of Ridgewood and Glendale prior to a move to New Jersey. A retired driver for the U.S. Postal Service, He was the beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted father and father-in-law of Janice and Kevin Vesey of St. James, Long Island, Patricia and John Putre of Mahopac, New York and Jacqueline and Gary Fuchs of Manalapan, Jew Jersey, dear brother of John of Minnesota, fond grandfather of Kevin, Sean, Daniel, Stephen, Nicole, John, Lauren and Kristen. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold, New Jersey Interment in Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, New Jersey under the direction of the Clayton and McGirr Funeral Home, New Jersey. LUCY FASANO died on July 18, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Lucille DiGiacomo and the late Ralph, dear sister of Anna Messineo, dear grandmother of Michael, Lori and Joseph; also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. STEPHEN JOHN MASON of Ridgewood died on July 23, 2006 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Catherine, devoted father of Carol, Janie and Kathy, dear brother of Anne, Pauline, Ray and Billy, dear grandfather of Ricky, Stephen, Christopher, Jonathan, Stephan and Jesse, great-grandfather of Patrick, Thomas, Christopher, Nicholas, Sophia and Michael. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 123. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery on July 27, 2006 under the direction of the Bernard F. Dowd Funeral Home, 165-20 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica. DOROTHY FESCINE died on July 22, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of Benjamin, devoted mother of Gary and Gail Reutter, mother-in-law of Linda and Gary, dear sister of Ruth Benson and Thomas Suhrland, fond grandmother of Alison and Christian; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANN T. GATTO died on July 21, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the widow of the late Carmine, dear sister of Nicholas, Lucy and Grace; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Peace Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. VICTOR R. JURADO died on July 18, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Maria, devoted father of Victor, Jimmy, Cesar, Fanny, Jessica and Fabiola; also survived by eleven grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ANN MARIE HAENI died on July 18, 2006 at the age of 70. He was the devoted father of Robert. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. DOLORES KAFERSTEIN of Staten Island died on July 18, 2006 at the age of 75. A native of New York, she was the widow of the late Gustav, devoted mother of Karen Tadano, Caroline Molinaro, Diane Farah, William and Thomas Kaferstein; also survived by eleven grandchildren. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. HELEN R. SCHNETZER of Ozone Park died on July 28, 2006 at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of Charles E., devoted mother of Frank and Shirley Johnson; also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. Donations can be made to the Memorial and Honor Program of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-1942. AGNES M. FALSETTA died on July 25, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Dennis, James, Grace Viola and the late John; also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MILDRED GEORGE died on July 25, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Linda Roumeliotis, Maria and the late Frank V., dear sister of Mary Ann Gangone, fond grandmother of Katina. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. HEDWIG JONES died on July 25, 2006 at the age of 91. She was the widow of the late Howard, devoted mother of Lorraine McKenna, dear grandmother of Carolyn and Charlie, great-grandmother of Nicole, Kelsey and Cindy. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. RUTH E. SAULTZ of Somers, New York, formerly of Middle Village died on July 25, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Ridgewood/Bushwick, she was the beloved wife of Bernard, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Debbie, Patrick and Martha and the late Gary, dear grandmother of Beth, Patricia, Gean Rene and Dean, Edward and Evelyn, great-grandmother of Nicole, Frank, Victoria, Jonathan and Emilie, Interment was in Ivandale Cemetery, Somers, New York. SARA ROMANO of Ridgewood died on July 31, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Salvatore, devoted mother of Mary Ann Baroni and Peter Romano; also survived by one grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ELEANOR BENNETT of Ridgewood died on July 27, 2006 at the age of 92. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Andrew, devoted mother of JoAnn Vandermark. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. SEBASTIAN LOMBARDO of Ridgewood died on July 30, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of Ridgewood, He was the beloved husband of Theresa, devoted father of Michael and Lucille, dear brother of Grace Burns in Florida. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. MARY SCHNEIDER of Ridgewood and Glendale died on August 4, 2006 at the age of 97. A native of Germany, she was the widow of the late William, devoted mother of Elizabeth A. Sbaschnig, dear grandmother of Christine and Freddy Schukat and Karen Sbaschnig; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. DONALD T. HENKY of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Glendale died on July 26, 2006. A native of Queens, He was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Raisch), devoted father of John C. Henky and Deborah O’Connor; dear grandfather of Robert and Jesse Callanan. Memorial Service will be held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale on Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 8 p.m. EMILY A. RODDY (nee Thron) of Glendale died on August 5, 2006 at the age of 78. A native of Brooklyn, she was the beloved wife of Joseph, dear sister of Margaret Geramita, fond aunt of Kathy, John, Karen, Deborah, Ronny Cindi, John, Kenneth, Kelly, Kim and Brian, sister-in-law of Dorothy and Jack Wittmann, Virginia McKenna and John and Eleanor Roddy; also survived by many grand nieces and grand nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. CLAUDIO PARDO died on August 2, 2006 at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Ligia. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARIE LEONE died on August 2, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the dear sister of Grace Robinson. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARIE M. STEPANEK died on August 1, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Michael. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. SYLVIA PELLEGRINO died on July 31, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Louis, devoted mother of Antoinette Zam and Marie Scancorelli. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARION FERRARA of Pawcatuck, Connecticut, formerly of Ridgewood, died on August 5, 2006 at the age of 91. She was the dear sister and sister-in-law of Rose and Sal Ferrara; also survived by nephews, nieces, great nieces and great nephews and friends and neighbors. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Michael’s Church, Pawcatuck, Connecticut Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Connecticut. GEORGETTE MISTLER of Brooklyn died on August 1, 2006 a the age of 85. A native of New York, she is survived by a niece and nephew. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. VITO WILLIAM DiMOLA died on July 7, 2006 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted stepfather of Robert and Steven Foss and Sandra Ingram, dear brother of Nicholas, fond grandfather of Nicole, Robert, Brian, Kelli-Ann, Tommi-Jon and Dylan. Mass of Christian burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANTONIETTA PARTENOPE died on August 11, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of Pietro, devoted mother of Maria Duerr and the late Michelina Carlisle, mother-in-law of Robert and John, dear sister of Rosina, Melina, Marietta and Elvira, fond grandmother of Jennifer (Matt), Renee, Brian, Robbie, Meredith, Amanda and Kristen. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARGARET J. SEDLACEK died on August 7, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the widow of the late Otto, devoted mother of Kathleen Cotrel, and the late Lorraine Sedlacek and Patricia Oppedisano, dear grandmother of Doreen Entler and Matthew Cotrel; also survived by numerous cousins. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. FRANCESCO P. ARMANO of Middle Village died on August 10, 2006 at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of Concetta, devoted father of Paul and Vincent, dear brother of Dominick, fond grandfather of Frank, Theresa, Gabriella and Paul, Jr.; also survived by many friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EMILIE LANGDON of Ridgewood died on August 12, 2006 at the age of 82. she was the daughter of the late George and Ellen, sister of the late George II, William, Charles, Raymond, John, and Maryellen; survived by many nieces, nephews and one sister-in-law, friend of the Warren, Vega, Jones and Kern families. Interment was in Rockville Cemetery under the direction of the Stephen Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. ELISABETH TISSLER of Lexington, South Carolina died on August 12, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Betscherek-Cul-Mic, Romania, she was the widow of the late Adam, devoted mother of Helmut and John, dear grandmother of Victoria Baca, Christina, Ann and Kelly Tissler. She was a member of the Danube-Swabian Youth Society. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 18 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. FRANK ROETHEL of Ridgewood died on August 10, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Mokendorf, Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Maria, devoted father of Linda, Richard and Henry, dear brother of Albina Kodila, Rosa Hertler and Vera Schneider; also survived by four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels. 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ROLAND MEYER of Bellerose, New York died on August 6, 2006 at the age of 70. A native of Schwabisch, Germany, she was the dear aunt of Rosemary Meyer and Robert Meyer. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. 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. MILDRED O. GODWIN of Kansas City, Missouri died on July 27, 2006 at the age of 100. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Ellery, devoted mother of Barbara Wilms and Lynn Wallwork. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. VICTOR J. ABBATE died on August 14, 2006 at the age of 87. A U.S. Army veteran, He was the devoted father of Antonina Marchese, dear brother of Paul and Ann Abbate, fond grandfather of John. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen’s Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANDREW SCAFIDI died on August 19, 2006 at the age of 100. He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Carmelina Parisi, loving uncle of Andrew, Paula, Vincent and Serphin, uncle-in-law of Helen, Jean and Constance, brother of the late Frances, brother-in-law of the late Paul, dear friend of Barbara Albert; also survived by thirteen great nieces and nephews and forty-eight great-great nieces and nephews.A native of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, He was the oldest graduate of Stuyvesant High School. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he served in North Africa and Anzio, Italy. Co-founder of the New York State Conservative Party, he was a former district leader, State and County Committeeman and New York State Assembly candidate. He was employed as a supervisor in Aluminum Company, also employed in the U.S. Postal Service and New York City Off-Track Betting. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 123 Post; Garity American Legion Post, Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association and the Belmonte Mezzagno Society. Funeral services were private under the direction of the Guida Funeral Home. STELLA GRESZCZUK died on August 19, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late Stefan, devoted mother of Chester and Richard, dear grandmother of Sylvia and Alex. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, August 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Adalbert’s Church followed by entombment in St. Michael’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ALBINA LUSCHER of Ridgewood died on August 20, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of Stockendorf, Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late John, devoted mother of Heide Luscher and Arlene Aguirre, dear sister of Heinrich Schmuck; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. RAFFAELA COTIGNOLA died on August 19, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the widow of the late Dominic, devoted mother of Pasquale and Joseph, mother-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 Mount Carmel Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARY E. ORDON died on August 20, 2006 at the age of 91. She was the widow of the late Albert W., devoted mother of Dolores Zaino, dear sister of Lottie, Blanche and the late Helen, dear grandmother of Jennifer and James. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARY FUSCO died on August 18, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Pat, devoted mother of Kathryn Vendittelli and Mary Fusco, dear sister of Sadie Menna and Antoinette Rescigna, fond grandmother of Brian. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANNA ZICCARDI died on August 19, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Donald A., devoted mother of John and Donald, dear grandmother of Anthony, Annmarie, Nicholas, Evan and Alex, great-grandmother of Dean and John. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARILYN MESSINA died on August 14, 2006. She is survived by many friends. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Forest Green Park Cemetery. JOSEPH MAZZIO died on August 17, 2006 at the age of 79. He was the husband of the late Anna, devoted father of Mary Anne and the late Joseph; also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GERTRUDE MACK died on August 20, 2006 at the age of 91. She was the devoted mother of Sharla Barber. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOSEPH JAKUBOSKI died on August 20, 2006 at the age of 88. He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Jake, Eddie, Paul, Jean Cacioppo and Doris Jakuboski-Aradi; also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARIE PASZKOWSKI died on August 21, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Edward, dear grandmother of Jessica and Edward. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Staislaus Kostka Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. WILLIAM MEDITZ of Middle Village died on August 31, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of Rieg, Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Hildegard, devoted father of Robert, dear brother of Herbert, Karl and Millie Meditz, and Dorothea Max; also survived by two grandchildren. He was Past President and Secretary of the Gottscheer Kranken Unterstuetzen Verein, member of the Gottscheer Relief Association and the Gottschee Central Holding Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. REVEREND EDWIN H. WALDVOGEL of Woodhaven died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 90. A native of Peoria, Illinois, he was ordained in 1942, and served as a pastor in Ridgewood Pentacostal Church for 63 years. He was the senior pastor of the church since 1969. He was the beloved husband of Monika, devoted father of Reverend Edwin J. Waldvogel, Edith Blumhofer and Grace Waldvogel, dear brother of the Reverend Gordon Waldvogel and Reverend Eugene Waldvogel; also survived by six grandchildren. Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Ridgewood Pentacostal Church, 457 Harman Street. Services will be held at the church at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery. AGNESE PRANTIL died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 76. She was the widow of the late Alberto, devoted mother of Lino, Bobby and Franky, dear sister of Lena Scalmazzi, fond grandmother of Eric, Lauren, Ryan, Nikki, Katie and Mia. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. NICKY “Pops” ANEST died on September 3, 2006 at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Frances, devoted father of Christine, Nicholas and Peter, fond grandfather of Kaylin, Nicole, Matthew, Robert and Michael. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Paraskevi and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANGELO RAGONESE of Conway, South Carolina died on July 31, 2006 at the age of 88. A native of Brooklyn, He was the husband of the late Vivian. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by entombment in Frencliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York. ROSE DAIDONE died on September 5, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Gasper, devoted mother of John J., Camille Lomino and the late Sebastiano, dear sister of Angelina Cicio, fond grandmother of Anthony, John, Christine, Michael, Robert, Keith, Michael, Nicholas, Desire, Ben James, Kyle and Danielle; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANGELA ROLLO died on September 6, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the widow of the late Diongi, devoted mother of Frank, Joseph and Elizabeth Yabur, dear sister of Catherine Prossie and Gregory Bizzoco, fond grandmother of Jeannie. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. CAROLINE T. SCHOSSER of New York City, formerly of Glendale, died on September 11, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the dear sister of Louise Downer, sister-in-law of John Downer, dear aunt of Carole Ann Caputo and Mary-Louise Powell, great-aunt of Christopher, Catherine and Jeanne. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, September 14 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. SIMONE VAIANA , formerly of Middle Village, died on September 6, 2006 at the age of 82. A native of France, she was a longtime member of the St. Margaret’s Senior Center. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. DORA MELLINO died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Anthony, devoted mother of Phyllis Acuzzo. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. LENA MAROCCHI died on September 3, 2006 at the age of 95. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. HELEN V. KAJA died on September 6, 2006 at the age of 71. She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Edward and Karen Fritsch. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Child Jesus Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. PAULINE WILSON died on September 6, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the devoted mother of Karen and Gary, dear sister of Larry Summers, companion of Eddie; also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARY PARASCANDO of Brooklyn died on September 7, 2006 at the age of 90. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Alica and Michael Parascando, dear sister of Eleanor Schembre, Julia Somms and Eva Marino. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Most Precious Blood Church Interment in Oceanview Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. PATRICIA HAENLEIN of Flushing died on September 10, 2006 at the age of 70. A native of the Bronx, she was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Catherine, Cathy, Robert, George, Michael and Patrick (all Haenlein), dear sister of Maureen Dodds; also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. FLORENCE BRAUT of Ridgewood died on September 13, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Ridgewood, she was the dear cousin of Eleanor Cooper, fond friend of Grace Lohman. She was a Police Administrative Aide in the New York Police Department’s 110th Precinct for twenty-five years. Religious services were held at the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. EILEEN A. FEE of Ridgewood died on September 9, 2006. She was the widow of the late William P., devoted mother of Pat Collins and Eileen Rivard, dear grandmother of Sean, Tim and Patty Collins, great-grandmother of Hannah, Christian and Liam Collins. She was a member of the Columbiettes and Catholic Daughters of America, Court St Rose of Lima. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale. Donations can be made to the Cabrini Hospice, 227 East 19th Street, New York, 10003. JENNIE COLLETTA died on September 13, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Frank J., devoted mother of Joseph and Diane, dear sister of Ann Melnick and Bernice Dasar; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GEORGE H. KELLER died on September 15, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Marie, devoted father of Carol Zipfel, dear brother of Margaret Koch and Carolyn Lux; also survived by two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. BENJAMIN JANIS died on September 18, 2006 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Sophie, devoted father of Gwen Shaulys and Ron, father-in-law of Joseph and Pat, dear grandfather of Bernadette, Susan, Joseph, Ryan and Amanda, great-grandfather of Jena, Stephanie and Jack. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Thursday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARIE CITRANGOLO died on September 17, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of John and mother-in-law of Felicia. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. PAUL E. DANKO died on September 16, 2006 at the age of 76. He was the dear uncle of Albert Danko, Florence brady and Theresa Danko; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation was Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SOPHIE V. CHELCHOWSKI died on September 14, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Anthony, mother of the late John and Leonora Godlewski, dear grandmother of Frank, Steven, Veronica, George and the late Margaret; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, fond aunt of Philip Young and Dolores Yaegle; also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. THERESA BALDONE died on September 11, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the sister of the late Lee, Frank, Joseph and Al (all Lovello). Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. DOMINIC F. MARTUCCI died on September 12, 2006 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Nicoletta, devoted father of Elizabeth Picca, Michael and the late John, father-in-law of Ben and Linda, dear brother of Joseph, Albert, Robert and Marie Fabbri, fond grandfather of David, Nicole, Marisa, Laura and Michael, great-grandfather of Anthony, Victoria and Marisa; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. THERESA SIEGEL, formerly of Glendale, died on September 14, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Kurt, devoted mother of Mary Ann Gross and Kurt E.; also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 29, 2006 at St. Pancras Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. JAMES H. STINES died on September 22, 2006 at the age of 81. A retired member of the New York City Fire Department, He was the beloved husband of Frances, devoted father of James H. Jr., Laura McHugh, Richard, Carol, Patricia Leisenheimer and Philip, dear brother of Anna Marie Verbil and Evelyn Lenz, fond grandfather of Kristina, Jesse and Margaret. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. LOUISE E. KIRN of Glendale died on September 20, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Eugene, devoted mother of Betty Lou Seidl and Richard Kirn, dear sister of Mae Betz; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOSEPH PRIOLO died on September 15, 2006 at the age of 83. He was the devoted father of Angela Lazarus. Services were held at Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery Interment under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HELEN CUNNINGHAM died on September 19, 2006 at the age of 71. She is survived by many friends. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ROSE M. DeLUCA died on September 21, 2006 at the age of 98. She was the widow of the late Anthony, dear sister of Helen Dreher, Jane Addario, Theresa Durante, Susie Papasodero and Sam Addario. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARGARET VON HAHN died on September 23, 2006. She was the devoted mother of Leslie Kinsman. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ROSE STELMACK-HUBBARD died on September 19, 2006 at the age of 96. She was the widow of the late Keith, devoted mother of William, Rose Ann Putnam, Robert, Angel Stokey and Dr. Bruce, dear sister of John and Lou Spataro; also survived by twenty grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. DONATO MARCHITELLI died on September 24, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Ida, devoted father of Pina Marchitelli, Maria Stanziani and Eva Piazza, dear grandfather of Nick Stanziani. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bartholomew Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MADELINE SCALA died on September 22, 2006 at the age of 70. She was the dear sister of Henrietta Barbuto, Ciro Scala and the late Joseph and Rose, fond aunt of Antoinette, Rosemarie, Frank, Deanne, Anne, Vito, Louis and Pia. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ALFRED L. SCHMITT of Middle Village died on September 24, 2006. He was the beloved husband of Gerda. Past Vice-President of Ridgewood Savings Bank, he was also a member of the Rotary Club. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village. CATHERINE TAYLOR (nee Schawaroch) of Ridgewood died on September 18, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of Ridgewood, she was the wife of the late Robert A., Sr., devoted stepmother of Paul and Robert A. Taylor, Jr., dear aunt of Janis and John Pfisterer; also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. PAULINE (Pat) KERZNER of Stamford, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, died on October 1, 2006, at the age of 82. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Paul Kerzner and Mary Ellen Borello, and Robert and Diane Kerzner, dear grandmother of David and John. Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, Stamford, New York. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Stamford, New York, PAULINE LeBLOND of Ridgewood died on October 1, 2006 at the age of 88. She was the widow of the late Marcel, mother of the late Robert Alan, dear sister of Rosario and Joseph Oliveri; also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was a member of Bella Italia Mia, Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corp., president of the Stockholm Street Block Association, 2006 Woman of the Year honoree in Community Board 5 Queens and a member of the Italian-American Writers Association. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Aloysius Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood. FRANCES GRAF died on September 27, 2006 at the age of 99. She was the widow of the late Jack, devoted mother of Sister Carol-Ann, SSND, Christina and George and Diane Graf, dear grandmother of John and Tina Graf, fond great-grandmother of Daniel and Ashley. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Queens of Peace Residence Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. Donations can be made to School Sisters of Notre Dame, 345 Beldenhill Road, Wilton, Connecticut, 06897 or Queen of Peace Residence. JAGIRI CHADHA died on October 1, 2006 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Santosh. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARIA GUANILL died on September 28, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the dear sister of Juanita Irizarry. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. JOAQUIN ORTIZ of Brooklyn died on September 29, 2006 at the age of 60. A native of San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, He was the beloved husband of Carmen Muniz, devoted father of David and Johnny Ortiz, loving son of Aurora Ramos, dear brother of Hilda Alvarado, Nelida Irrazarry, Jamie and Marcelino Ortiz; also survived by four grandchildren. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Municipal Cemetery, San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. WALTER WISBAUER died on September 29, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the husband of thelate Eileen, devoted father of Donna Smith, Jill Myles and Michael Wisbauer, dear brother of Joan Fairechio; also survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery. PHILOMENA KEPPELL died on September 24, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the devoted mother of Terri Raia and Susan Gangi. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EULOGIO S. MARTINEZ died on September 28, 2006 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Altagracia, devoted mother of Ligia, Fernando, Carlos and Edward; also survived by six 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. CATHERINE J. ADELMANN of Ridgewood died on October 5, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Brooklyn, she was the dear aunt of Nora and Christopher Adelmann, fond cousin of Kenneth, Ronald and Robert Haunss. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Matthias Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. JOHN CONTINO died on October 3, 2006 at the age of 81. He was the beloved husband of Anna, devoted father of Linda Wigger, Diane Karavasilis, Sharon Baryk, Debra Giglio and John Contino, father-in-law of George, George, Steve, Richard and Sheila, dear brother of Anna Teofrio; also survived by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Raphael’s Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANGELINA ERRERA died on October 4, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Vincent T., devoted mother of Linda L. Pasquale and George V. Errera, dear sister of Yolanda Priolo and Concetta LoVergine, fond grandmother of Jill, Michele, Kristy and Vincent. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. HELEN LEVANOS GIANITSIS died on September 28, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the devoted mother of Thomas N., dear grandmother of Nick and Brian, fond great-grandmother of Kayla. Graveside services were held at Mount Olivet Cemetery Interment under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANNELISE FESENMAIER died on October 6, 2006 at the age of 98. She was the widow of the late Thomas Carl, devoted mother of Thomas C., mother-in-law of Sonja, dear grandmother of Christian and Katie. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. Inurnment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. JOSEPHINE RUPPE of Maine, formerly of Brooklyn, died on September 29, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Yugoslavia, and a merrow operator in various knitting mills in the Ridgewood and Brooklyn area, she was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Helmuth K., and Ingrid Ruppe of Elmont, Trudy and Richard Wood of Crystal River, Florida and their children. Linden Hill Methodist Church, Ridgewood under the direction of the Dolby Funeral Chapels, Windham, Maine and Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. JOSEPH LIPOVEC of Honesdale, Pennsylvania died on October 7, 2006 at the age of 80. A native of Trava, Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Gisela, devoted father of Hans and Joseph, dear brother of Nada Wagner, Stephanie Lipovec and Erika Muhsen; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ROBERT COSTA of Ridgewood died on October 9, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Katherine, dear brother of Ann Costa and Helen Williams. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. MARGARET REICHERT of Ridgewood died on October 7, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Ridgewood, she was the beloved wife of Albert, devoted mother of Albert and Joseph Reichert, Rosemarie Williams, Linda Borgia and Carol Lugo; also survived by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetry under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. CONSTANTA IONESCU of Ridgewood died on October 7, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of Arad, Romania, she was the widow of the late Ion, devoted mother of Lucia Carciu, dear sister of Toedor Schiiopu; also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held at the Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. VINSON OTIS SMALLS died on October 4, 2006 at the age of 81. He was the devoted father of Wayne, Vinson, Steven and Alan Smalls, Jerry Morton and Linda Henry, dear brother of Urtha Grasty; also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bonaventure Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. EDWARD S. MARINARO of Glendale died on October 16, 2006 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine L., devoted father of Michael, Laura Kimball and Lisa McGovern; also survived by six grandchildren. George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 20 Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. PETER MARGULEN died on October 12, 2006 at the age of 98. He was the husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Peter F., father-in-law of Mary Ann, dear grandfather of Maria, Jennifer, Charlie and Tim, great-grandfather of Olivia, Gabrielle, Thoebe, Sophie and Eliza. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SERAFINA GARCIA died on October 12, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the widow of the late Francisco, devoted mother of Frank, mother-in-law of Geraldine, dear grandmother of Geraldine and Kim. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ROSE TRICARICO died on October 14, 2006 at the age of 72. She was the beloved wife of Isidor, devoted mother of Angelo and the late Joseph, mother-in-law of Eve and Kathryn, dear grandmother of Louis, Lisa, Nicholas, Angela and Allison. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GIOVANNI VALENTI died on October 12, 2006 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Christiana, devoted father of Attilio, Jack and Maria Ferrara, dear brother of Nunzio and Tilda Cipolla; also survived by five grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. FRANCES BORENZO of Ridgewood died on October 10, 2006 at the age of 89. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of James and Frank, dear sister of Joseph Rubino; also survived by one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Hall/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. HELEN L. LINDENMEIER of Glendale died October 11, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Brooklyn, she was the dear sister of Eleanor Summers; also survived by nieces and nephews. Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. DOROTHEA PITTS of Point Manalapan, Florida died on October 9, 2006 at the age of 94. A native of Rockville Centre, Long Island, she was the widow of the late Presley W., dear sister of Herbert H. Pope of Flushing, fond aunt of Dennis H. Pope of Astoria, Ronald Pope of Fountain Hills, Arizona, Arthur Pope Jr., of Prescott, Arizona, Nancy L. Pope of West Hempstead, MaryCarol Dillinger of Connecticut and Kathryn Barnes of Liberty, Missouri, great-aunt of Karen Kalthoff of Independence, Missouri and many other nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of the Julliard School of Music and stu died under the late Charles M. Hackett of the Metropolitan Opera. She was a longtime member of the Bethesda-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Palm Beach, Florida and an active member of the St. Mary’s Guild. Services were held at Bethesda-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Palm Beach, Forida Interment in Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, New York under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. STERE MISA of Rego Park died on October 15, 2006 at the age of 91. A native of Bulgaria, He was the husband of the late Sultana, devoted father of Agora Bujduveanu, Maria Sotir and Elena Gheorghita, dear brother of Maria Comboianu; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels. 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ALMA STINE of Glendale died on October 17, 2006 at the age of 75. She was the beloved wife of Joseph, mother of the late Robert, dear sister of Joseph and Albert Matzelle, Maria Petschauer, Rose and Bertha Eppich, Irma Lackner. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. JOSEPHINE PANZERA of Ridgewood died on October 14, 2006 at the age of 93. A native of Ridgewood, she was the widow of the late Philip, devoted mother of Carmelo, dear sister of Catherine Moschera, fond aunt of Josephine Moschera. Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. CONNIE MAGGIO died on October 17, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Mary Ann Abanese, Michele and Michael Maggio. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MARION P. KENNY died on October 19, 2006 at the age of 70. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Michael, sister of the late Lawrence; also survived by many cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HAZEL BEHRENDT died on October 16, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the devoted mother of Mary Lazzara and David Behrendt, dear sister of Joseph Dallas; also survived by three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Internment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JAMES J. GREGORY died on October 17, 2006 at the age of 70. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted father of Diana and James, Jr., dear brother of John, Ethel, Catherine and George, fond grandfather of T.J. and Lisa. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. SOPHIE ROGAS died on October 14, 2006 at the age of 98. She was the widow of the late Edward, devoted mother of Edward Jr., and Dorothy Katz, mother-in-law of Sheila and the late Martin Katz, dear grandmother of Michael, Susan, Harvin and Charlotte. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SOPHIE MERICA died on October 16, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Raymond, devoted mother of Sophie J. Sanpietro, mother-in-law of John A., dear sister of John Kuchar, fond grandmother of Jean Marie and Mary Ann, great-grandmother of Nicholas, Christina and Jessica. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian’s Church followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery Resurrection Mausoleum under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ALICE G. CINQUEMANI died on October 15, 2006 at the age of 92. She was the widow of the late Dominic, devoted mother of Anthony, Joan Sell and Mary Ann Antoncic, mother-in-law of Christine, Joseph and Thomas, dear grandmother of Dominic and Peter. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOHN KOBETITSCH of Ridgewood died on October 22, 2006 at the age of 70. A native of Gottschee, Austria, He was the devoted father of Otto and Andrew, dear brother of Adolf, Berta and Irma (all Kobetitsch); also survived by three grandchildren. He was a member of the Gottscheer Mannerchor and the Cozy Corner Fishing Club. Msss of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Morton Funral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. WILLIAM ENZ of Maspeth died on October 17, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn, He was the beloved husband of Rose, devoted father of Barbara Spahn, Marie Perricone, Linda Foglia, dear brother of Charles Enz; also survived by seven grandchildren. He was a retired member of the New York City Police Department and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ROSE MARTINA GOLL (nee Abold) died on October 27, 2006 at the age of 102. A native of Bad Mergentheim, Germany,, she was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Jean Goll, dear grandmother of Chris and Stephen Goll and Nancy Marciano; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. DOLORES L. VITALO of Glendale died on October 15, 2006. She was the widow of the late Frederick, devoted mother of David and Dianne, dear sister of Terese Roberts; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. ROSANNA V. WOODS died on October 28, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the widow of the late Theodore F., devoted mother of Joseph, Theodore M., Julia Cerame, Mary Lukens, Nancy Cole and the late Philip, dear grandmother of Adam, Kristen, Jennifer, Jordan, Emily, Alexa, Ashley, Michael, Sarah and Sam, great-grandmother of Emma. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARY L. BARTELS died on October 25, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Kevin, dear grandmother of Damien John, Ashley, Regina and Samantha, sister of the late Eleanor Kolodziejczak and Regina Valovage; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SUSIE PAPASODERO died on October 25, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Armondo, dear sister of Jane and Sam Addario, Helen Dreher and Theresa Durante. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANNA L. ROACH died on October 28, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of William, devoted mother of Patricia Fiedler, Kathleen Borta, Marie and William Roach, dear sister of Alfred and Eugene Rooney and Aillean McCormack; also survived by six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. AMELIA ACOSTA died on October 29, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the devoted mother of John B., Louis, Paul, Michael and Raymond; also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.. GERTRUDE TOELLNER died on October 25, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of James and Kathleen Toellner and Jean Gruber, fond grandmother of Heather. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HELEN KRAKER of Ridgewood died on October 24, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of Eben, Gottschee, Austria, she was the devoted mother of Walter, Eduard and Irene Kraker, dear sister of Marie Schweiger and Anne Tiller; also survived by one grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. ARTHUR E. RAUSCHER died on November 4, 2006 at the age of 80. He was the husband of the late Catherine Murray Rauscher, dear uncle of Gracie Riccio, Arthur, Raymond and Joyce Martin; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 9:45 a.m. at Resurrection Ascension Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. ANNA MALIK died on November 2, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Walter, devoted mother of Walter, mother-in-law of Janet, dear sister of Bruno Zamojcin, fond grandmother of Kimberly and Glenn. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. LEVIA GRAMPONE died on October 30, 2006 at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Rose Marie Wieworka and Frank, dear grandmother of Keith, Kenneth, Samantha, Frank Jr., and Julianna, great-grandmother of Maria and Louis. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. SOPHIE C. SULIK of Maspeth died on November 2, 2006 at the age of 86. She was the widow of the late Joseph A., devoted mother of Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MICHAEL JOHN NAPOLEON of Suffield, Connecticut died on November 3, 2006 at the age of 102. He was the former owner of Maspeth Melody Shop and a charter member and past president of Maspeth Kiwanis Club. He was the husband of the late Josephine and Mary, devoted father of Marie A. Rosa, father-in-law of Frank, stepfather of the late Mary and Jim McElroy, dear grandfather of Michael, Marie C., Lisa and David, great-grandfather of Lily, Brook, Carson and Wyatt. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. ANNA D’AGNESSA died on October 31, 2006 at the age of 100. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Roy and the late Joanne; also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Redeemer Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GLORIA RAINES of Ridgewood died on November 3, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of New York, she was the widow of the late Harry, devoted mother of Mark and Joseph Raines, Joann Boutureira, Ida Riese and Gloria Reinholtz; also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. CONNIE MAGGIO (nee Catherine Rocco) died on October 17, 2006 at the age of 89. She was the widow of the late Michael, devoted mother of Mary Ann Abanese, Michele and Michael Maggio. Msss of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church Interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ROSE MARTINA GOLL (nee Abold) died on October 27, 2006 at the age of 102. A native of Bad Mergentheim, Germany,, she was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Jean Goll, dear grandmother of Chris and Stephen Goll and Nancy Marciano; also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. EILEEN STELLING of Glendale died on November 11, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Jack, devoted mother of Maureen Connelly and Martin Stelling; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. ANNA MUCKENSTURM of Glendale died on November 8, 2006 at the age of 101. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Francis, devoted mother of Doris Alcott and Gertrude Carson; also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. JOHN DiTORO of Ridgewood died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Virginia, devoted father of Rose Angeli, dear grandfather of Lisa, Renee and Lawrence, great-grandfather of Nina, Gina and Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the D’Angelo Funeral Home, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood. MARY WAGNER died on November 7, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the devoted mother of Barbara Gualtiere. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. GLORIA SIMILE died on November 9, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Hugo Francis. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARY COMPARATO died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Lena D’Agrosa. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Calvary Cemetery. HERBERT TRACY died on November 11, 2006 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Carole (nee Schmidt), devoted father of Herbert Jr., and Kelly Lares; also survived by four grandchildren. He was a member of the Joseph B. Garity American Legion Post. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. IRENE B. KELLY of Maspeth died on November 12, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna, dear cousin of Patrick McInerny, Ann Marie Jaggie and Ann Marie Blake, longtime friend of Evelyn Torres and Ann Jean Dexter. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary’s Church today, November 16 at 9:30 a.m. Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARIO FERRARA died on November 7, 2006 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Linda Melito, Joseph and Dawn Boccia, dear brother of Connie Reala, fond grandfather of Michael, Jennifer, Kristen, Joseph and Michael R., great-grandfather of Victoria and Nicholas. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOSEPHINE SMITH died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the widow of the late Donald, devoted mother of Marie Ann Cupo, Linda DeAveiro, Laura Barrows, Judy Terzakos, John and Jason Smith, mother-in-law of Vincent, Robert, Buddy, Manny, Dawn and Cathy, dear sister of Connie Troy; also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. THOMAS NAPOLI of New York died on November 3, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of New York, He was the beloved husband of Concetta, stepfather of Joseph Muro, dear brother of Mary Grilli, Carmella Trento, Alfred and John Napoli. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. ELIZABETH JOHNSTON died on November 16, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the devoted mother of Russell Scheaffer. 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. PETER ZIZZO died on November 15, 2006 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis, devoted father of Linda Stanton and the late Frank Zizzo, dear brother of Anna; also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. MERCEDES BUENO died on November 15, 2006 at the age of 94. She was the devoted mother of Socorro Peplinski and Louisa Sellas. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. KANTILAL THAKOR died on November 17, 2006 at the age of 62. He was the beloved husband of Ragini, devoted father of Jaimin. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. FRANK STAMPFL of Ridgewood died on November 15, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Seele Gottschee, Austria, He was the beloved husband of Zenta, devoted father of Frank and Ingrid Stampfl, dear brother of John Stampfl; Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. DOROTHY STEINMANN of Glendale died on November 19, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Fred, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Fred and Nina, Susan and Robert Wachsmuth, Linda and Gregg Grimm, dear grandmother of Frederick, Robert, Michael, Susan Andrew, Tristan and Austria. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale. DONALD T. McBRIDE of Glendale died on November 19, 2006 at the age of 78. He was the beloved husband of Mary Grace, devoted father and father-in-law of Kevin, Debbie and Richard Smith, Marie and George Sternecker, Donald and Judy, and Donna and Kevin Hatfield, dear brother of Dennis Mannon, fond grandfather of James Soran, George, Brian, Vincent Sternecker, Donald III, and Michael Hatfield. He was a Korean War Veteran and Commander of the Sgt. Edward R. Miller V.F.W. Post 7336. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. EILEEN STELLING of Glendale died on November 11, 2006 at the age of 79. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Jack, devoted mother of Maureen Connelly and Martin Stelling; also survived by two grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. ANNA MUCKENSTURM of Glendale died on November 8, 2006 at the age of 101. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Francis, devoted mother of Doris Alcott and Gertrude Carson; also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. JOHN DiTORO of Ridgewood died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Virginia, devoted father of Rose Angeli, dear grandfather of Lisa, Renee and Lawrence, great-grandfather of Nina, Gina and Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the D’Angelo Funeral Home, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood. MARY WAGNER died on November 7, 2006 at the age of 83. She was the devoted mother of Barbara Gualtiere. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. GLORIA SIMILE died on November 9, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the widow of the late Hugo Francis. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. MARY COMPARATO died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late Charles, devoted mother of Lena D’Agrosa. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Calvary Cemetery. HERBERT TRACY died on November 11, 2006 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Carole (nee Schmidt), devoted father of Herbert Jr., and Kelly Lares He was a member of the Joseph B. Garity American Legion Post. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. IRENE B. KELLY of Maspeth died on November 12, 2006 at the age of 78. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna, dear cousin of Patrick McInerny, Ann Marie Jaggie and Ann Marie Blake, longtime friend of Evelyn Torres and Ann Jean Dexter. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Mary’s Church today, November 16 at 9:30 a.m. Interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARIO FERRARA died on November 7, 2006 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Linda Melito, Joseph and Dawn Boccia, dear brother of Connie Reala, fond grandfather of Michael, Jennifer, Kristen, Joseph and Michael R., great-grandfather of Victoria and Nicholas. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOSEPHINE SMITH died on November 10, 2006 at the age of 77. She was the widow of the late Donald, devoted mother of Marie Ann Cupo, Linda DeAveiro, Laura Barrows, Judy Terzakos, John and Jason Smith, mother-in-law of Vincent, Robert, Buddy, Manny, Dawn and Cathy, dear sister of Connie Troy; also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. THOMAS NAPOLI of New York died on November 3, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of New York, he was the beloved husband of Concetta, stepfather of Joseph Muro, dear brother of Mary Grilli, Carmella Trento, Alfred and John Napoli. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. JOSEPH MATTICH died on November 30, 2006 at the age of 84.. He was the beloved husband of Olga, devoted father of Lorraine Casciola and Mario, father-in-law of Al and Judy, dear grandfather of Laura. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. THEODORE SAMARAS died on November 27, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Tana, devoted father of Ann Makris and George Samaras, father-in-law of Carol, dear grandfather of Elias, Tania and Anastasia. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. JOHN A. DALLER of Glendale died on December 3, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of New York City, He was the beloved husband of Theresa (nee Karl), devoted father of John A. Daller, M.D., dear brother of Loretta Lane Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. AGNES HAUN of Morristown, New Jersey died on December 1, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Ridgewood, she was the dear grandmother of Joseph and Veronica Koenigsberger. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. JULIA A. GERTNER died on December 2, 2006 at the age of 94. She was the widow of the late Harry, devoted mother of Carolyn Tirrell and Janice Yates Services were held at Trinity-St. Andrews Church Interment in Evergreen Cemetery Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. JOSEPH J. WHITE died on November 29, 2006 at the age of 75. He was the husband of the late Margaret, devoted father of Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church Interment in Linden Hill Cemeter Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANGELINA GUERINO died on November 29, 2006 at the age of 102. She was the widow of the late Antonio, devoted mother of Gaetano and Catherine LaBarbera Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Interment in St. John’s Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ROSE MACCHAROLI died on November 30, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Henry, Joseph and Anthony Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calvary Cemetery Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANNA OBREMSKI died on December 3, 2006 at the age of 82. She was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Denise and Carol; Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. ANTON F. POJE, formerly of Glendale, died on November 20, 2006 at the JFK Medical Center, Florida at the age of 77. He was the beloved husband of Janet, devoted father of Robert, Barbara, George, Lori, Danny, John and the late Frank Cremation was at the National Cremation Society, Lakeworth, Florida. EUGENE TEUBERT of Glendale died on December 4, 2006 at the age of 85. A native of Brooklyn, he was the beloved husband of Louise, dear brother of William Teubert. He was a member of A.A.R.P. Glendale Chapter, Glenridge Senior Center and the Knights of Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church Entombment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. CARMEN RAMOS GARCIA of Glendale died on December 2, 2006 at the age of 84. A native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved wife of Julio Garcia, devoted mother of Eddie Ramos and John Barberan, dear sister of Lydia Ramos and Hippolito Ramos Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by Linden Hill Cemetery. BLANCA ARROYO of New York died on December 1, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Ciales, Puerto Rico, she was the devoted mother of Rosalinda Rivera Pena, Lillian Ramos, Louis Arroyo, dear sister of Auria Luciano, Hilda Marin, Ana Rivera and Rosario Montes Religious services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood officiated by Reverend Michael Ross Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. PAULA SCHMIDT of Ridgewood died on December 11, 2006 at the age of 95. A native of Pollandll, Gottschee, Austria, she was the widow of the late Josef, devoted mother of Edeltraud Schmidt, Josef Schmidt, Louise Mahler and Marie Lee, dear sister of Josefa Stampfel; Reposing at Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Aloysius Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. KATHLEEN R. ALLISON (nee Neibel) of Glendale died on December 9, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Mineola, Long Island, she was the beloved wife of Allison, devoted mother of Margaret Ann Kurdziel, Michele Allison and Jane Allison, dear sister of Vincent Neibel; Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Henry Fury Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. ELIZABETH J. RADTKE of Glendale died on December 7, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the dear aunt of Adrienne Smith, Susan and Klaus Apold and Mike and Sue, Bob and Sharon and Tom and Celeste (all Dunne), great-aunt of Karin and Jimmy Malamas, Gary and Cornelia Apold, Kelly, Jacklyn, Scott and Timothy (all Dunne) and Colleen and David Barczyk, great-great aunt of Marina and Marcos Apold and Victoria and Jillian Barczyk. Religious services were held at the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale officiated by Pastor Thomas Green Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. SERGIO ALEMAN died on December 9, 2006 at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband of Dolores, devoted father of Anna, James, Wilfred, Lucy, Mirta and George; Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. GIACOMO MANGANO died on December 10, 2006 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Sebastiana, devoted father of Santina Licatesi and Matteo Mangano, dear brother of Crocifissa, Lucia and Santa; Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. HELEN SMUL died on December 3, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of Ted, sister of the late Stella Krzemianowski, Sr. Alphiosa Brzeska, Agnes Kruzynski, Adam Brzeski, and Henry Brzeski. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MARIE A. MASTROPAOLO died on December 8, 2006 at the age of 73. She was the widow of the late Frank, devoted mother of Connie, Joseph and Frank A., mother-in-law of Melissa, Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church entombment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. MERCEDES MORENO died on December 5, 2006 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late Luis, devoted mother of Guiomar Henao, Norma Aguirre and Martha Mai, dear sister of Bertha Mendez, fond grandmother of Robert, Herbert and Diana, great-grandmother of Veronica and Jonathan. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. HAAKON LAMMER died on December 2, 2006 at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband of Helena, devoted father of Tony; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church followed I Interment in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. GRACE LaGANGA died on December 7, 2006 at the age of 84. She was the dear aunt of Josephine and John Liuzzo and Phyllis Sale, great-aunt of Linda, Carol, Stephen, John and Petar. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s ChurchI nterment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. AGNES HAUN of Morristown, New Jersey died on December 1, 2006 at the age of 76. A native of Ridgewood, she was the cousin of Joseph and Veronica Koenigsberger. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. 116 Year-Old Passes Away by Ralph Mancini The world’s oldest living person, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bolden, died Monday in a Memphis nursing home. Bolden was 116-years old. Charlotte Pierce of the Mid-South Health and Rehabilitation Center, Bolden’s residence at the time of her demise, indicated that a recent stroke she experienced in 1994 impaired her speech and caused her to spend a good portion of her last two years sleeping. According to published reports, Bolden had 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, 150 great-great grandchildren, 220 great-great-great grandchildren and 75 great-great-great-great grandchildren. The recently passed 116-year old gained her recognition as the world’s oldest living person following the death of Ecuador’s Maria Esther de Capovilla, who was also 116. Guinness World Records researcher Robert Young reported that 115-year old Emiliano Mercado del Toro will be the next in line to assume the honor of being the world’s oldest living person. The Puerto Rico native’s reported date of birth is Aug. 21, 1891. EDITH L. GENOT of Smithtown, New York died on December 17, 2006 at the age of 94. A native of Queens, she was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church. Graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery officiated by Reverend Michael Ross Interment under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. JOHN FERRUGIO died on December 17, 2006 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted father of John and Steven, dear brother of Richard and the late Millie, Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth officiated by Reverend Michael Ross Cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory. OLIMPIA GARCIA died on December 14, 2006 at the age of 85. She was the devoted mother of Hector Perez and Elena Vidal, dear grandmother of Maria Leak. Services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. STANLEY “Red” LEITNER died on December 9, 2006 at the age of 75. He was the husband of the late Jean, dear uncle of Ralph Esposito. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. CARMEN MARIA TORRES died on December 17, 2006 at the age of 79. She was the beloved husband of Julio, devoted mother of Margaret. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. ASTLEY “Barry” RAVENSCROFT died on December 15, 2006 at the age of 94. He was the devoted father of Michael. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. AURORA LINCA of Ridgewood died on December 16, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of Uzdin, Yugoslavia, she was the widow of the late George, devoted mother of Cornelia Linca and Florea Gizel, sister of the late Florica Olge. Interment was in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood. KARL H. KORN of Glendale died on December 23, 2006 at the age of 77. A native of New York City, He was the beloved husband of Giselheid O. (nee Neumann), devoted father of Steven R., and the late Christine Bonowicz, dear brother of Evelyn Geiling; A private funeral was held followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. SADIE FOX of Ridgewood died on December 5, 2006 at the age of 99. A native of the U.S.A., He was the cousin of Bernice Kinckiner. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery under the direction of the Wasmund and Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. FANNY HUBER of Ridgewood died on December 22, 2006 at the age of 86. A native of Berathausen, Germany she was the widow of the late Karl, devoted mother of Frank and Carl Huber; Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in St. John’s Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood. LAWRENCE C. MARRIONE died on December 22, 2006 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Viola, devoted father of Rose and the late Vito. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church Interment in Calverton National Cemetery under the direction of the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. STANLEY STEFANICK died on December 20, 2006 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Florence, devoted father of Louise Wasoff. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. JOSE C. FIALLO died on December 19, 2006 at the age of 72. He was the devoted father of Victor. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. Return to RIDGEWOOD TIMES DEATH MAIN Return to DEATH MAIN Back to BROOKLYN Main