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The Week of January 4, 2002
EMILIO (Pete) ORTIZ 
Died on September 11, 2001. 
He was a victim of the World Trade Center attack. 
He was the beloved husband of Wanda, 
devoted father of Emily and Amanda. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village,
Followedby interment in LuLutheran Allaiths Cemetery.

KLAUS JOHANNES SPROCKAMP 
of Muhltal, Germany, 
A native of Muhltal Germany
Died on September 11, 2001, at the age of 42. 
He was a victim of the World Trade Center attack. 
He is survived by wife and two children. 
Interment was in Muhltal, Germany, 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

GLORIA RUBINO 
Died on December 29, 2001 at the age of 73. 
She was the beloved wife of Anthony.
Loving mother of Phyllis, Henry
mother-in-law of Edwin. 
Cherished grandmother of Kim and Lenny, Edwin and Charlene, 
great-grandmother of Lauren and . 
Mass. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MABEL E. MOE 
Died on December 27, 2001 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Wallace J..
Loving mother of Richard, 
dear sister of Mae Herrett, 
cherished grandmother of Dawn, Terri and Erica, 
great-grandmother of Amanda, Samantha, Catherine, Emily and Jennifer. 
Trinity St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Pastor Weber
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

STEPHEN T. SANCETTA 
Died on December 15, 2001 at the age of 82. 
He was the beloved husband of Nancy.
Loving father of Anita Ekstam, Terry Paino, and Ronald M.D.
father-in-law of Woody and Paul, 
dear brother of Ida Sancetta and Ann DiMaria, 
cherished grandfather of Kim, Chris, David, Nancy, Margie, Mark, Michael, and Lauren. 
He was a World War II veteran. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Transfiguration Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ERNST J. SCHREIBER 
of Ridgewood 
Died on December 29, 2001 at the age of 59. 
A native of Heidelberg, Germany, 
he was the husband of the late Linda (nee Pieper).
Loving son-in-law of Roswitha G. Pieper, 
dear brother of Frank Schreiber. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DAN C. BOROS 
of Ridgewood, 
A native of Bucharest, Romania
Died on December 28, 2001 at the age of 74.  
he was the devoted father of Anda and .
Father-in-law of Jean Charles Mariniere, 
dear grandfather of Charles Arsene and Marie Gabrielle. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MICHELE MILKES 
Died on December 29, 2001. 
She was the beloved wife of Arthur, 
dear sister of Clare Ysco and Maureen Flynn. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GEORGE CLEVELAND 
Died on December 26, 2001. 
He was the loving uncle of Marisa Montreuil. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
 
IRMA SCHNEIDER 
Died on December 25, 2001. 
She was the beloved wife of Louis, 
devoted mother of John. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

RICHARD S. STALL 
Died on December 26, 2001. 
He was the beloved partner of Shirley, 
dear brother of Lawrence. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Rabbi Morton Green
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

PAULA SCHROECK 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Germany
Died on December 29, 2001 at the age of 94. 
she was the widow of the late Louis, 
devoted mother of Hilda Jonke and Wilma Zeblin.
Also survived by eight grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Resurrection Ascension Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

DOLORES A. KINKOPF 
Died on December 29, 2001. 
She was the devoted mother of Coreen Mann, Debrah Guarino and Kenneth.
Also survived by seven brothers and one sister and six grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran All Faith Cemetery.

ANTOINETTE HOFFMANN 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn,
Died on December 28, 2001 at the age of 80.  
she was the widow of the late Philip, 
dear sister of Salvatore Lazzara and Gloria Sciascia.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Brigids Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SOFIA VERESAN 
of Glendale  
A native of Vladimirovac, Yugoslavia
Died on December 31, 2001 at the age of 74.
she was the widow of the late Adam, 
mother of Peter Veresan. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Levi Marin
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MIKE JOHNSON 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Bucarest, Romania
Died on December 23, 2001 at the age of 63.  
he was the beloved husband of Helen. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

The Week of January 10, 2002
GOTTLIEB NICK 
of Maspeth 
A native of Astoria
Died on January 1, 2002 at the age of 87.  
he was the beloved husband of Paula (nee Jaklitsch), 
devoted father of Bernard, Hedy Kniesel, Hannelore Weidgans, Bridgette Kepple and Gottlieb, 
dear brother of Albina Pangretitsch, Zita Kaurp and Amalia Oswald.
Also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of Maspeth West Civic Association. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA HUNSINGER 
of Middle Village 
A native of Gottschee, Slovenia
Died on January 2, 2002 at the age of 74. 
she was the beloved wife of Peter, 
devoted mother of Margaret Grossgold and Anna Marie Mignat; 
dear grandmother of Erik, Emily and Krystal, 
dear sister of six siblings. 
She was an active member of Trinity Reformed Church. 
Services were held by Reverend Albert Poteiger
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CARRIE ROSETE 
Died on January 3, 2002 at the age of 60. 
She was the loving daughter of Maggie M. Rosete. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA GANGI of Middle Village 
Died on December 31, 2001. 
She was the widow of the late Thomas, 
devoted mother of Frank, Thomas, Lorraine and Linda.
Also survived by many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

RALPH ZOLLO 
Died on December 31, 2001. 
He was the beloved husband of Edith. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 54-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

KATHERINE BUCARIA 
Died on December 30, 2001. 
She was the beloved wife of Vito, 
mother of the late Gaspare, 
dear sister of Josephine Gambino. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

TOMASA B. DeAUSTRIA 
Died on January 3, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Edna, Efren and Edgardo. 
Mass of the Christian Burial and burial will be offered in the Philippines. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNA CHERNOVETZ 
Died on January 3, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
devoted mother of John. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church
Interment in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby, Connecticut. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN PHELAN 
Died on January 5, 2002 at the age of 91. 
He was the devoted father of Daniel and Jack, 
dear brother of Edna Murnane.
Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

RAYMOND A. WOLLMER 
Died on January 6, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Virginia, 
devoted uncle of Allen Smith and Kevin Atkinson. 
Trinity-Lutheran Church
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN WENSDOFER 
Died on January 3, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Margaret, 
devoted father of Nancy. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CONNIE FACKNER 
of Ridgewood 
Died on January 5, 2002 at the age of 60. 
She was the dear sister of Elaine Salomon and Dennis and Michael Pearce. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Matthias Church
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

GRACE GIANNOTTI 
of Elmhurst 
Died on December 31, 2001 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Eugene.
Loving mother of Frank, 
dear sister of Lucy Bosco and Lillian Ronocher, 
dear sister-in-law of Gina Cicarelli and Betty Cicarelli.
Also survived by twelve grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Adalbert’s Church
Followed by entombment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CORINNE CULLEN
 of Elmhurst 
Died on January 6, 2002 at the age of 74. 
She was the loving mother of Jerrod Thompson and Steven Thompson, 
cherished grandmother of Elliott, 
great-grandmother of Ryan and Megan. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Transfiguration Church
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNA DRAGOI 
of Ridgewood  
A native of Yugoslavia
Died on December 28, 2001 at the age of 68., 
she was the devoted mother of Josif. 
Cremation was private. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

DRAGA SRBU 
of Bayshore 
A native of Seleus, Yugoslavia
Died on January 1, 2002 at the age of 85. 
she was the devoted mother of Marinel Srbu and Viktoria Visekruna, 
dear sister of Maria Demenesku.
Also survived by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Father Musta
Creamation in Linden Hill Cemetery.

MARGARET NAGEL 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Rheinpfalz, Germany
Died on January 2, 2002 at the age of 90. 
she was the  of widowthe late Stephen, 
mother of the late Willy.
Also survived by six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

ELEANOR TURANO 
of Howard Beach 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on January 6, 2002 at the age of 80. 
she was the beloved wife of Angelo.
Also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Helen’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of January 17, 2002
GOTTLIEB NICK 
of Maspeth 
A native of Hohenegg, Gottschee, Austria
Died on January 1, 2002 at the age of 87. 
he was the beloved husband of Paula (nee Jaklitsch), 
devoted father of Bernard, Hedy Kniesel, Hannelore Weidgans, Bridgette Kepple and Gottlieb, 
dear brother of Albina Pangretitsch, Zita Kump and Amalia Oswald.
Also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of Maspeth West Civic Association. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

EDITH RAUCH 
of Middle Village 
Died on January 8, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of William, 
devoted mother of Patricia Bishop, 
fond mother-in-law of Carl Bishop, 
dear sister of Charles Graff.
Loving grandmother of Jennifer. 
She was a member of the Middle Village Property Owners-Residents Association. 
Services were officiated by the Reverend Edward Callahan
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Michael’s Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HENRY C. RAUSCHER 
of Glendale 
Died on January 5, 2002 at the age of 68. 
He was the dear brother of Grace Riccio, Arthur and Raymond Rauscher and Joyce A. Martin, 
devoted nephew of Arthur E. Rauscher. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

KATHERINE CORCORAN 
Died on January 7, 2002 at the age of 81. 
She was the loving cousin of Katherine Newsham, 
dear sister of Peter Toronto. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

EMMA ALZHEIMER 
Died on January 5, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Edward, 
devoted mother of Joseph, Edward, Emma, Edna and Evelyn. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

THELMA E. ABRAMSON 
Died on January 8, 2002 at the age of 93. 
She was the devoted aunt of Richard. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Beth David Cemetery.

GEORGIA FIORE VALINOTI 
Died on January 10, 2002 at the age of 47. 
She was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa.
Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JAMES GEORGE 
of Ridgewood 
A native of the United States of America
Died on January 12, 2002 at the age of 86. 
he was the dear brother of Anthony, Frank, Rose Piscitelli and Nora McElroy. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 71-01 68th Street, Glendale.

BERNADETTE CAMPBELL, 

formerly of Glendale, 
Died on January 13, 2002 at the age of 61. 
She was the devoted mother of John, 
dear sister of Florence Biemann, Marion Bopp, Genevieve Brown and Joan Fitzgerald.
Also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church
Followed by entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

AMALIA ARAGON 
Died on January 10, 2002 at the age of 105. 
She was the loving mother of Marisa Noyya and Amalia Ulloa, 
mother-in-law of Carmen Pastor and Eugene Ulloa, 
cherished grandmother of Amalia, Marilyn, Marie, Sandra, Beatriz and Joanne, 
great-grandmother of Erica, Ricky, Danielle, Victoria, Andrea and Lua. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH ZAMBROTTA 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on January 13, 2002 at the age of 78. 
he was the husband of the late Gloria, 
devoted father of Kenneth and Thomas, 
dear brother of Gloria Wasser, Millie Esposito and Angie Frazzitta.
Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St Matthias Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA BONVENTRE 
Died on January 9, 2002 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late Gaspar.
Loving mother of Frances Houlahan, Rosalie Ganger and Anthony, 
mother-in-law of the late Jerry, Ted, and Dolores.
Also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HILDEGARD V. ORILIA 
Died on January 9, 2002 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Angelo.
Loving aunt of Guenther Gauglitz and Elizabeth Collins, 
cherished great-aunt of Susan Collins and Roland Gauglitz, 
dear friend of Gayle Ferber and Pamela Dobruie. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

SALLIE M. BURNS 
Died on January 8, 2002 at the age of 96. 
She was the widow of the late Robert.
Loving aunt of Tina Caffera. 
Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, following Mass of the Christian Burial, 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LEONOR GONZALEZ 
Died on January 8, 2002 at the age of 81. 
She was the dear sister of Dolores Moreno, Fabiola Salgado, Judith Cabrera, 
	Fausto Gonzalez and Sr. Maria Angelica Gonzalez, 
cherished aunt of Christopher and Sandy Salgado, Maria Wagener and Gabe Moreno. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Queen of Martyrs Church
Creamation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LILLIAN WOLOWSKI 
Died on January 6, 2002 at the age of 66. 
She was the widow of the late Frank.
Loving mother of Joseph, Paul and Denise Torres, 
dear sister of Gilda Stock, Norma Mack, Helen Gambar, Gloria Catalano, Steve Cottone 
	and Jerry Cottone, 
cherished grandmother of Laura, Emily, Michael and Nicholas. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Transfiguration Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MURRAY BRAVERMAN 
of the Bronx 
A native of New York
Died on January 6, 2002 at the age of 85. , 
he was the husband of the late Rita, 
devoted father of Barry and Jan Braverman. 
Services were held at graveside. 
Interment was in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

PATRICIA LUTTENBERGER 
of Ridgewood 
A native of St. Johns, Newfoundland
Died on January 13, 2002 at the age of 88. 
she was the widow of the late Paul, 
devoted mother of John Luttenberger, 
dear aunt of Father Gerard Luttenberger of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, Long Island. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIE RUOCCO 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on January 11, 2002 at the age of 88.
she was the widow of the late Salvatore, 
devoted mother of Neil, Roy and Thomas Ruocco, 
dear sister of Henry Kelly.
Also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery.

The Week of January 24, 2002
LILLIAN A. WALSH 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Ridgewood
Died on January 18, 2002 at the age of 97. 
she was the widow of the late William.
Loving aunt of Patricia Batt and Joan Zacher, 
dear friend of Joan Belsen. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEPH L. SINNER 
Died on January 19, 2002 at the age of 75. 
He was the beloved husband of Patricia, 
devoted father of John and Joyce Raymond, 
dear grandfather of Carrieann and Christine Raymond. 
Services were held at Trinity St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Pastor Terrance Weber
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

KELVIN RIVERA 
Died on January 13, 2002. 
He was the loving son of Edwin and Marianita. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

GLORIA J. FISCHER 
Died on January 14, 2002 at the age of 83. 
She was the devoted friend of Jean Cerruti and Barbara Ditel. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GUADALUPE APONTE 
Died on January 18, 2002 at the age of 71. 
She was the devoted mother of Cynthia Morris, Fred and Craig. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church
Interment in Rosedale Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANGELINA SANTARSIERO of Forest Hills 
Died on January 13, 2002 at the the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Silvio, 
mother of the late Donald and 
mother-in-law of Maria, 
dear sister of Josephine Hassemer, 
cherished  of grandmotherAngela and Sandy. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HELEN F. BLUME MICA 
of Chalfont, Pennsylvania, 
Born in Brooklyn
she was a resident of Chalfont for the past year. 
She previously resided in Ridgewood, where she spent most of her lifetime.
Died on Saturday January 19, 2002 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, Pennsylvania at the age of 77. 
She was the widow of the late John Mica to whom she was married for 26 years, 
daughter of the late Paul H. and Frieda Angermann Blume, 
she was the loving grandmother of the late David Zachmann.  
As a young woman, 
she worked in a defense plant in Brooklyn during World War II which manufactured 
ammunition for U.S. troops. After marriage, 
she became a homemaker, and her family knew her as a 
loving mother with a nurturing personality. Being devoted to her family, 
she will be sadly missed 
as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 
She is survived by three daughters, 
	Carol H. Sherwood and her husband, Charles D., of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 
	Joan A. Zachmann of Cosby, Tennessee, and 
	Arlene J. Petrosino and her husband, Lawrence, of Yonkers; 
grandchildren Donna, Karen, Charles, Bradford, Dawn, Sandra, and Thomas; and 
great-grandchildren John, Evan, David, Michael, Katelyn, Steven, Kristen and Alexis. 
She is also survived by two nieces, Christina Zapf and Suzanna Greguska. 
Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue 
	(at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, Pennsylvania. 
interment Friday, January 25, 2002 in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Long Island. 

AMALIA ARAGON 
Died on January 10, 2002 at the age of 105. 
She was the loving mother of Marisa Noyya and Amalia Ulloa, 
dear mother-in-law of Carmen Pastor and Eugene Ulloa, 
cherished grandmother of Amalia, Marilyn, Marie, Sandra, Beatriz and Joanne, 
great-grandmother of Erica, Ricky, Danielle, Victoria, Andrea and Lua. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROBERT F. RUNZA 
of the Bronx 
Died on January 13, 2002 at the age of 50. 
He was the husband of Angela, 
cherished son of John, 
beloved father of Carissa and Robert, 
dear brother of Mary Cantalupo, Charles Runza, and Thomas Runza. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH SIMANOVICH 
of Jamaica 
Died on January 16, 2002 at the age of 85. 
He was the beloved husband of Helen.
Loving brother of Mary Vollers, and 
brother-in-law of Anne and Mary Zello, 
cherished uncle of John, Joseph, and Paul Vollers, Susan Caggiano, and Jean Antonio. 
He was a World War II Army Veteran. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

HENRIETTA BENSON 
of Honesdale, Pennsylvania 
Died on January 17, 2002 at the age of 70. 
She was the beloved wife of Walter.
Loving mother of William Brown and Patricia Garcia, 
dear sister of Helen Shea, Rose Bouchard and Kay Madison.
Also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Transfiguration Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSEANN CASTIGLIONE 
of Middle Village 
Died on January 19, 2002 at the age of 52. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
she was the loving daughter of Mary Castiglione, 
dear sister of Diane Castiglione. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Barbara’s Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

JOSEPH KORN 
of Middle Village 
Died on January 19, 2002 at the age of 72. 
He was a native
of Ridgewood, 
dear brother of Helen Januska. 
He was a veteran of Army. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KEVIN NOLAN 
of Jamesbery, New Jersey, 
formerly of Ridgewood, 
Died on January 7, 2002 at the age of 43. 
He was the beloved husband of Kathy, 
devoted father of Maureen, Patrick and Emily.
Loving son of William
of Ridgewood and Joan of Staten Island, 
dear brother of William and Thomas. 
Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, New Jersey. 
Education Fund for Children donations can be sent to Kathy Nolan, 
8 Bennett Avenue Jamesbery, NJ 08831.

SR. KATHLEEN KEARNS C.S.J. 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Astoria
Died on January 18, 2002 at the age of 73. 
she was the dear aunt of Raymond, Kevin, Thomas and Shawn Kearns and Terryanne Mammarella, 
cherished great-aunt of Bobby, Thomas, Samantha, Kevin, Jennifer, Brittany and Travis, 
daughter of the late Joseph A. Kearns and Anne Monks. 
She was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 
officiated by Reverend Msgr. Raymond F. Chappetto of Our Lady of the Snows Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Brentwood, New York. 
Morton Funeral Home Rigewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

GEORGE REITENBACH 
of Ridgewood 
Died on January 17, 2002 at the age of 89. 
A native of Yugoslavia, 
he was the husband of the late Susanna. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of January 31, 2002
MARGARET SCHNEIDER 
Died on January 20, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late Ernst, 
devoted mother of Paul, 
dear mother-in-law of MaryJo.
Also survived by two grandchildren. 
Services were held at Trinity-St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Pastor Terrence L. Weber
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

TATYANA TROITSKAYA 
Died on January 21, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Vladimir. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY MARGARET HESSE 
Died on January 24, 2002 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late George, 
devoted mother of Charles and Thomas. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY F. GERMANO 
Died on January 22, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, 
devoted mother of Michael,  
mother-in-law of Kamila 
loving daughter of Marie Coulter, 
dear sister of Joseph Coulter, Ellen Menofik and Teresa Walters. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Anthony’s Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ALEXANDER KORDA 
Died on January 18, 2002. 
He was the loving son of Zuzana and Radoslav. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ELIZABETH SIANO 
of Denville, New Jersey 
Died on January 22, 2002 at the age of 100. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, 
loving mother of Louise Buonomo, Salvatore, George, Philip, and Jeanette Ricciardi, 
	and the late Neil; 
also survived by fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Church
Followed by entombment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HANS-JURGEN WILLUTZKI 
of Coram, New York 
Died on December 17, 2001 at the age of 58. 
A native of Rendsburg, Germany, 
he was the cousin of Heinz Dieter Reiter in Hamburg, Germany. 
He was a scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory. 
Cremation was private, and ashes were interred in Hamburg, Germany. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARTHA G. BURGBACHER 
A native of Stuttgart, Germany
Died on Saturday at the Manchester Manor Nursing Home, Manchester, New Jersey, 
at the age of 99. 
she moved to the United States in 1924 and lived in Manchester since 1994. 
She worked as a nurse’s aid at Mercy Hospital on Long Island for many years. 
She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Maria Geiger and 
mother of the late Walter Burgbacher. 
She is survived by three cousins, Trudy Mesker of West Amwell Township, New Jersey, 
	Judith Lang of Glen Allen, Virginia, and Heda Wilczek of Stuttgard, Germany. 
She was the sister-in-law of John Lang of Richmond, Virginia. 
Funeral services were private.
Garefino Funeral Home, 12 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, New Jersey.

JAMES J. HAGGERTY Jr. 
Died on January 27, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Jo Ann (nee) Spano, 
devoted father of Kathy, Patricia, Christine, Joseph, James and John.
Also survived by twelve grandchildren. 
He was a founding  of memberthe Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol, 
member of the Knights of Columbus Glendale Council #5103 and 
member of the Catholic War Veterans. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

FRANCES ADES of Nesconset, New York 
A native of New York
Died on January 24, 2002 at the age of 95.

She was the widow of the late Michael, 
dear aunt of James Smith and Patricia Beraud. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewoodod Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY MAJUK 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on January 23, 2003 at the age of 80.
devoted mother of Phil Majuk, Barbara Metzler, Janet Parato, Kenneth Majuk and Arleen Corrent.
Also survived by eight grandchildren. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

PEARL WATSON 
of Brooklyn 
She was a native of Alabama.
Died on January 19, 2002 at the age of 86.  
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in George W. Carver Cemetery.

ANTHONY CHIMENTO 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
Died on January 23, 2002 at the age of 85. 
he was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Coskey-Becker), 
devoted father of James Becker and Darlyn Huto, 
dear grandfather of James, Christina, Charlyn and Amy.
Also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIA OPRA 
of Middle Village 
A native of Alibunar, Yugoslavia
Died on January 24, 2002 at the age of 79. 
she was the devoted mother of Cornel Opra.
Also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ROSEMARIE McNAMEE 
of Ridgewood 
A native of New York
Died on January 26, 2002 at the age of 64.

She was the beloved wife of John, 
devoted mother of Kathleen Muro, John, Richard and Christine McNamee, 
dear sister of Lucille Wallach, Lorraine Trezza, Jeanette Hogan, Dolores Ritter, 
	Vincent Corelli and Richard Corelli. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Matthias Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

RUTH G. WYSZINSKI 
of Glendale 
Died on January 22, 2002 at the age of 81. 
She was the beloved wife of Frank, 
devoted mother of Geraldine, Michael, Rosemarie and Maurice.
Loving grandmother of Andrew, Michael, Heather, Karen and Steven, 
dear sister of Albina. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Glendale-Walsh-LaBella Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CATHERINE C. MELIA 
of Glendale 
Died on January 28, 2002 at the age of 80. 
She was the devoted mother of Richard, Rocco and Nancy, 
dear sister of Rose Salerno. 
Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of February 7, 2002
JOSEPH BARBIERI 
of Staten Island, 
A native of the Bronx
died on January 31, 2002 at the age of 46. 
he was the loving son of Theresa and the late Ralph Barbieri, 
dear brother of Lucille Higgins. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Family Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

NICOLAE V. POPESCU 
died on January 30, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Viorica, 
devoted father of Germaine and Vince; 
also survived by one grandson. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ETHEL PFEIFFER 
died on January 30, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late Albert, 
devoted mother of Carol Lavender, Robert and James. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

JOSEPH GRECO
of Ridgewood 
died on February 1, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Joan, 
devoted father of Joseph and Joan. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LORRAINE B. CASALE 
died on January 28, 2002 at the age of 65. 
She was the beloved wife of Dominick, 
loving mother of Gioia Ciani, Virginia Blum, Dominick and Matthew, 
dear sister of Dorothy Fennell, Carolyn D’Antonio and Helen Spence; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Nativity Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH HEMMERICH 
died on January 28, 2002 at the age of 49. 
He was the loving son of Dorothy Ludwig, 
dear brother of Louis and Maureen Vitale. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

STELLA BUSCH 
died on January 27, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Michael and Edward; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SHANTABEN PATEL 
died on January 28, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Hasmukh G. Patel. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

VINCENT J. FLORIO 
died on January 28, 2002 at the age of 78. 
He was the long time companion of Catherine Hoffmann, 
loving brother of Josephine Luciano and Lena Viscardi, 
cherished brother-in-law of Esther Florio; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christine Burial was offered at Our Lady Of Hope Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CESAR A. CHAVEZ 
died on January 31, 2002 at the age of 76. 
He was the beloved husband of Maria, 
loving father of Monica Chavez, Juan, Steven and Karen Almalah, 
dear brother of Rosalia Guerrero, Gloria Bermeo and Edith Polit, 
cherished grandfather of Johnny, Gina, Angela, Melissa, Matthew, Sammy, Michael, 
	Sara and Sabrina, 
dear father-in-law of Waleed, Louie and Terry. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 
followed by entombment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Funeral arrangement were
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GAETANO T. PISANO 
died on February 2, 2002 at the age of 86. 
He was the beloved husband of Vincenza (Jennie), 
loving father of Angela Attanasio, 
cherished grandfather of Jennifer and Salvatore Anzelmo, 
great-grandmother of Gabriella and Sabrina; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GRACE BYRNES 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on January 30, 2002 at the age of 85.  
she was the beloved wife of Edward R., 
devoted mother of Kathleen Weiner of Staten Island, Kevin G.Byrnes of Holtsville, New York 
	and the late Kenneth Byrnes; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
She was a member of St. Matthias Church, The Sacred Heart Society and with her husband Ed, 
founded the Holy Innocents Society at St. Matthias in 1960. This Society gave mentally 
handicapped children the opportunity to receive religious instruction. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARYANN TORRES 
died on January 28, 2002 at the age of 41. 
She was the beloved wife of Ed, 
devoted mother of Brian and Eddie, 
loving daughter of Luis and Esther, 
dear sister of Sandra, Laurine, Carmen and Carlos. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanslaus Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELLA MESSINA 
died on January 29, 2002. Born on April 17, 1912, 
she was the devoted mother of Gerard and Samuel, 
dear mother-in-law of Barbara and Janet, 
loving grandmother of Nicole, Jennifer, Matthew, Valerie, and Tracy. 
Hess Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Avelio S. DeLeon from the Methodist Church of Maspeth
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 

EDMUND M. MEADE 
of Glendale 
A native of the Bronx
died on February 3, 2002 at the age of 63. 
he was the beloved husband of Violet, 
devoted father of Barbara Russell, Catherine Atkinson, Emmet Meade, 
dear brother of Catherine Marks, Patricia Meade, Janie Bunzana, Barbara Reyes, 
	Johnny Meade, Robert Meade, Patrick Meade and Emmett Meade. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIA RIVERA 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Jucuapa, El Salvador
died on January 30, 2002 at the age of 87.
she was the widow of the late Enrique, 
devoted mother of Marina Fiore, Eduardo Valdeperas, 
dear sister of Consuelo Lara, Rosario LaGuardia; 
also survived by six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Brigid’s Church, 
Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARICICA GURGUTA 
of Glendale 
A native of Naruja Romania
died on February 1, 2002 at the age of 49.  
she was the beloved wife of Florin Gurguta, 
devoted mother of Bogdan Gurguta, 
loving daughter of Dina Rauta, 
dear sister of Costica Rauta, Dan Rauta, Nicolae Rauta, Profera Rauta. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Father Casian Fetea, 
interment was in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ROBERT J. O’BRIEN 
of Ridgewood 
A native of New York
died on February 2, 2002 at the age of 70. 
he was the husband of Anna, 
devoted father of Patrick O’Brien, Steve Donohue, Kenneth O’Brien, Ed O’Brien, Jeanette White, 
	Barbara Allen and the late Robert O’Brien; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann, 
interment was in Calverton National Cemetery.

The Week of February 14, 2002
MAUREEN T. LOEHNER 
of Denville, New Jersey 
A native
of Glendale
died on February 4, 2002 at the age of 87.  
she was the widow of the late John, 
dear aunt of William Burke of Staten Island. 
Cremation was private. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLES ZAHN 
of Ridgewood 
A native of Wiesensteig, Germany
died on February 4, 2002 at the age of 81. 
he was the dear brother of Louise Schuster; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MICHAEL OSGOW 
died on February 8, 2002. 
He was the husband of the late Ann. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCES NIZZO 
died on February 9, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Vincent and Josephine Brustman; 
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. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELENORE DiFIORE 
died on February 9, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late Rosario; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CZESLAW KOSMYK 
died on February 8, 2002 at the age of 52. 
He was the beloved husband of Ludwika, 
devoted father of Agnes, Elizabeth and Yvonne. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church, 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROBERT W. LIEDTKE
of Glendale 
A native of Brooklyn
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 40. 
he was the loving son of Lillian Fischer, 
dear brother of Gloria Taft and Deborah Abrahamsen, 
dear uncle of Rain Nichols, Jason and Chris Abrahamsen, and Dylan and Ondine Taft. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Cremation in Fresh Pond Creamtory.

HENRY JOHN JAUERT
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 87. 
he was the devoted uncle of Philip P. Stampfel, 
dear brother of Henrietta C. Stampfel. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MATTHEW MURRAY 
of Maspeth 
died on February 8, 2002 at the age of 81. 
He was the beloved husband of Lucy, 
loving father of Maryanne Majeski and Linda Rodriguez and 
father-in-law of Robert Majeski and Jerry Rodriguez, 
dear brother of Dorothy Skolodz and Catherine Srodzinski, 
cherished grandfather of James, Brian, Amanda, and Rachel. 
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET E. GOLDBECK
of Glendale 
A native of Ireland
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 95.  
she was the devoted mother of Larry and Jane L. Barbieri; 
also survived by seven grandchildren, 
nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. 
Services were officiated by Pastor Dave Stevens, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARTHA PROCHNAU
of Ridgewood 
A native of Dembe, Germany
died on February 7, 2002 at the age of 92.  
she was the beloved aunt of Martha Hahn, Eugenie Nolting; 
also survived by four nieces and five nephews in Hanover, Germany. 
Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLOTTE ANELLO 
of Brooklyn 
A native of New York
died on February 1, 2002 at the age of 90.  
she was the widow of the late James, 
devoted mother of James, Joseph, Jerome and Peter Anello; 
also survived by twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA CUMELLA 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Italy
died on February 6, 2002 at the age of 89.  
she was the widow of the late Raymond, 
devoted mother of Anthony Panariello and Catherine Sarutto; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 
Interment in Moravian Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELEANOR SHOEMAKER 
died on February 11, 2002. 
She was the beloved mother of Karen Pace, Sharon Ancilleri, John Szydlowski, 
	Robert Montera and Douglas Shoemaker; 
also survived by four grandchildren, 
dear mother-in-law of Marilyn, Anthony and Lorenzo. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Kodis Funeral Home, 63-06 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth.

JELENA KONSTANTIN
of Glendale 
A native of Veliki Gaj, Yugoslavia
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 69.  
she was the beloved wife of Ziva, 
devoted mother of Vera, Rade, Zlata and Jakob, 
dear sister of Elizabeth Nikolic in Yugoslavia, fond grandmother of Jelena, Rade, 
	Zeliko, Angelina, and Jakob. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered by Father Toma of St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

STEVE ZAPLACINSKI 
of Madison Street, Ridgewood, 
A native of Brooklyn
died on February 9, 2002 at the age of 70 at Wyckoff Heights. 
he was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the law firm Kenyon & Kenyon. 
He was the longtime friend of Joseph Burke, 
dear brother and brother-in-law of Joseph and Madeline of Plasserville, California; 
also survived by four nieces and eleven grandnieces and grand nephews. 
He was a member of the Joseph B. Garity Post #562-American Legion. 
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthias Church on Saturday, February 16, 2002
Cremation. Burial of his ashes will take place at St. Charles Cemetery at a later date. 
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of February 21, 2002
LEO A. LIPANI 
died on February 13, 2002 at the age of 80. 
He was the dear brother of Josephine Finney Gunning, Michael and the late Ida Sheridan. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DIANA ZANER (Di-Pie) 
died on February 18, 2002 at the age of 53. 
She was the beloved wife of Maurice, 
dear sister of Joseph and Anthony Giaccone; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

JOHN MICHAELS 
died on February 8, 2002 at the age of 64. 
He was the beloved fiancee of Becky Barker, 
loving father of John R. Moehringer, brother of the late Theresa Looney, 
cherished uncle of Christine Spicochi, Mary Chouinard, and Kerry Ann Graber, 
dear cousin of Mickey, Butchie and numerous others. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

PAUL GAUTHIER
of Glendale 
died on February 13, 2002 at the age of 70. 
He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Fabrizio), 
devoted father of Paul, Frances, Philip, Joseph, Louise and the late Roseanne; 
also survived by ten grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FRANCES REESE
of Glendale 
A native of Brooklyn
died on February 11, 2002 at the age of 89.  
she was the widow of the late Robert, 
devoted mother of Dorothy Wenz, Robert Jr., and the late Alfred Reese, 
dear friend of Siggi Dietl, 
dear sister of Lucy Moodhe, Annie Schumacher, Emma Swede and Alfred Josenhans, 
dear grandmother of Nancy Ketcham, Maureen Camus, JoEllen Rivinius, Kristin and Brian Reese, 
great-grandmother of Brittany and Amanda Rivinius and Melissa Camus. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Pinelawn Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JELENA KONSTANTIN
of Glendale 
A native of Veliki Gaj, Yugoslavia
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 69.  
she was the beloved wife of Ziva, 
devoted mother of Vera, Rade, Zlata and Jakob, 
dear sister of Elizabeth Nikolic in Yugoslavia, 
fond grandmother of Jelena, Rade, Zeliko, Angelina, and Jakob. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered by Father Toma, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ROBERT V. CRAWFORD
of Glendale 
died on February 14, 2002 at the age of 59. 
He was the loving son of Kathleen, 
dear brother of Maureen, Kevin, Deborah and the late Dennis, 
loving uncle of Laurie, Danny and Shawn. 
He was a member of the American Legion. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARY CARBONE 
died on February 11, 2002 at the age of 72. 
She was the widow of the late Vito, 
devoted mother of Irene, Robert, Mario and Michael, Donna, John, Lisa, Kenneth and Keith. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPHINE PUNTINO 
died on February 14, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late Vito, 
devoted mother of Joseph, John Nicholas and Geraldine. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

RUSSELL SWAIN 
died on February 16, 2002. 
He was the husband of the late Patricia, 
devoted father of Karen, Russell and Patrick; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 

CARMELINA CAMPIONE 
died on February 12, 2002 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, 
devoted mother of Louis J. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDITH FEIST 
died on February 11, 2002 at the age of 94. 
She was survived by nieces and nephews. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARY G. LECCESE 
died on February 11, 2002 at the age of 85. 
She was survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCES HELEN BOONE 
died on February 11, 2002 at the age of 85. 
She was the beloved wife of Junius. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, MiddleVillage
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ANNA NICOLINI 
died on February 3, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Patricia Orsi and Margaret Ann Pandolfini, 
dear sister of Dan, Joe and Mickey Abbruzzese; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GIUSEPPE MARINO
of Glendale 
died on February 3, 2002 at the age of 76. 
He was the beloved husband of Lina, 
devoted father of Rosemary, Angela, Antonella, father-in-law of their spouses, 
loving grandfather of Daniela, Cynthia, Alexandra, Gabriella and Alexia. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-Labella and Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

AUGUST STERBENZ
of Glendale 
A native of Mitterdorf, Gottschee
died on February 18, 2002 at the age of 92. 
he was the husband of Louise, 
father of Ellen Kresse and the late Edward and father-in-law of Rosemary; 
also survived by one grandson, Joseph Kresse, his wife Darlene and 
three great-grandchildren, step-grandfather to Thomas, Randy and John. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

FLOAREA SORODUC 
of Woodhaven 
A native of Oltenita, Romania
died on February 15, 2002 at the age of 89.  
she was the devoted mother of Eugenia and Chirila Soroduc. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in Ghencea Cemetery, Domenesti, Romania.

HUGH SHERIDAN 
of Maspeth 
A native of Brooklyn
died on February 14, 2002 at the age of 73. 
he was the beloved husband of Ellen, 
devoted father of Patricia Kiprovski, Nancy Kowalski, Hugh, Timothy, Dennis and Donald, 
dear brother of Margaret Sheridan, Rose Connors and August Sheridan; 
also survived by fifteen grandchildren. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of February 28, 2002
WINIFRED J. POH
of Ridgewood 
A native of Ridgewood
died on February 24 at the age of 83.  
she was born on March 3, 1918 on Grove Street 
was the daughter of Henry J. and Minnie E. Poh. 
Following graduation from St. John’s University, she became a teacher at St. Brigid’s School 
on St. Nicholas Avenue until her retirement in 1980. Following her retirement, 
she did volunteer work at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and cared for elderly persons. 
She entered Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home in 1990 and resided there until her death. 
She is survived by her brother Henry J. Poh; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid’s Church, 
Interment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ELIZABETH V. BEYER 
died on February 21, 2002 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Oscar, 
devoted mother of Nancy J. Swicord (nee Klotz), Charles Beyer, Alfred, Alice and Ronald Klotz; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Services were officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin, 
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FRANK TORTORA 
died on February 23, 2002 at the age of 59. 
He was the loving son of Carmela, 
dear brother of Josephine Marotta, brother-in-law of Jack Marotta; 
also survived by two nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anastasia Church, 
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GEORGE H. WOLF 
died on February 13, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Noemi Wolf. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

AMELIA HENN 
died on February 21, 2002 at the age of 90. 
She was the dear sister of John and Vincent Matzen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELISE FRENKEL 
died on February 24, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Richard Vilain; 
also survived by nine brothers and sisters. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MICHAEL DIVER 
died on February 23, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, 
devoted father of Michael, Elizabeth, James and Julia, 
loving grandfather of Ryan, Shawn, Aidan and Sophia, 
dear brother of Edward and James. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET REILLY
of Ridgewood 
died on February 24, 2002 at the age of 77 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph, who died in 1968, 
devoted mother of Peggy Hines, Mary Schultz, Laura Reilly and Patrick Reilly, 
dear sister of Larry, Jerry and Jimmy Brennan, 
dear grandmother of Christina Ferrante and Tim Hines, 
great-grandmother of Marisa Ferrante. 
She was a member of St. Matthias Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

RITA DREWS 
A native of Wurzburg, Germany
died on February 10, 2002 at the age of 89.  
she was the widow of the late August Drews; 
also survived by half-sister Liesl Bischoff in Germany, 
nephew Erwin Bischoff, his wife Anna and 
many nieces and nephews here and in Germany. 
Mangano Funeral Home, Deer Park, New York.

ANTHONY GRAPPONE (Roxy Graham) 
died on February 22, 2002 at the age of 88. 
He was the husband of the late Rose, 
loving father of Frank (Buster), Theresa Capobianco and Anthony Jr., 
cherished father-in-law of Angela and Joseph, 
dear brother of Mary Loquercio and Anna Fiscina, 
cherished grandfather of Bennett, Jessica and Amanda, and great-grandfather of Sebastian. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church, 
entombment in St. Johns Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JULIA ANGELO 
died on February 21, 2002 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Antonio, 
dear sister of Irene Tosi, and the late Josephine Maitino, Mary Hopkins, Elizabeth Pandolph, 
	Dominick Angelo and Nunzio Angelo; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Vincent De Paul Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MOKHTAR HANNA
of Ridgewood 
A native of Bany Sewif, Egypt
died on February 18, 2002 at the age of 71. 
he was the beloved husband of Angeel Farag, 
devoted father of Ekramy, Alhamy and Amir Hanna. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s & St. Antonio’s Coptic Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SYLVIA CONCEPCION GONZALEZ
of Ridgewood 
died on February 18, 2002 at the age of 51. 
A native of New York, 
she was the widow of the late Hector, 
devoted mother of Della Monique Gonzalez, 
dear sister of Nilda Torres and Sonia Hernandez; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Rosehill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of March 7, 2002
CARMELA TORTORA 
died on March 1, 2002 at the age of 92. 
She was the devoted mother of Josephine Marotta and the late Frank, 
dear mother-in-law of Jack; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village.

HUGH KOSTER 
died on March 1, 2002. 
He was the husband of the late Marie, 
devoted father of Marie Roulston, Wayne, Linda Hynes, and Lisa, 
dear brother of George, Loretta, Emma and May; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ALICE C. MITCHELL 
died on March 1, 2002 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Raymond, 
loving aunt of MaryAnn Jarzembowski and Judy Buffamente, 
dear sister of Eileen Garuta. 
She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #2813 and a member of the American Legion Post. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SALLY CANNIZZARO 
died on March 2, 2002 at the age of 86. 
She was the beloved wife of Salvatore, 
devoted mother of Joan Beisel, Salvatore Jr., and the late William, 
cherished grandmother of Jordan, Andrea, Jeffrey and Matthew; 
also survived by three great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
entombment in St. Johns Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HENRIETTE CARUANA 
died on March 3, 2002 at the age of 85. 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, 
loving mother of Manuel, Carmen Savage and Larry, 
dear sister of Doreena, Mary, Orenz and Patience, 
cherished grandmother of TammyAnn, Jeff, Janet, Adrienne, KimMaria and Craig, and 
great-grandmother of Jefferson and Isabella. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in St. Johns Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

BLANCHE R. CAREY 
died on March 1, 2002 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Aloysius J., 
loving mother of Brian Carey and Susan Macaluso and mother-in-law of Irene and Joe, 
cherished grandmother of Nicole. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sylvester’s Church, 
Interment in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Freeland, Pennsylvania. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EDWARD R. KIMMEL 
died on March 1, 2002 at the age of 88. 
He was the husband of the late Rosa, 
loving uncle of Pauline Stavola. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered in St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in St. Johns Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH L. KOCIENDA 
died on February 25, 2002 at the age of 90. 
He was the beloved husband of Rosemary, 
loving father of Joseph and Stanley, 
cherished stepfather of Patricia Guzowski and Lynne Marchese, 
dear brother of Ted Kocienda, 
cherished grandfather of Jay, Donna, Christopher, Mary-Jo, Joseph, Michael and Kathleen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EDMUND S. BOGDANOWICZ 
died on February 24, 2002 at the age of 86. 
He was the husband of the late Hedwig, 
loving father of Diane Bogan and John Bogdanowicz and father-in-law of Robin, 
cherished grandfather of Lisa Middleton and Susan Pizzuti, and 
great-grandfather of Jacklyn and Melissa. 
He was a World War II Army Veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GRAZIANO ZENI
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 3, 2002 at the age of 87.  
he was the husband of the late Josephine, 
devoted father of Theresa Hillman, Regina Lucan and Joseph Zeni, 
dear brother of Olga Clapp; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRIEDRICH ROTH
of Ridgewood 
A native of Neu Werbas, Yugoslavia
died on February 26, 2002 at the age of 88. 
he was the husband of the late Christine, 
devoted father of Adam and Friedrich Roth; 
also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

BEATRICE HEFFLER 
of Santa Fe, New Mexico, 
A native of Brooklyn 
died on February 27, 2002 at the age of 91. 
she was the widow of the late David, 
devoted mother of Marsha Reindorf; 
also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Rabbi Steven Ziskind, 
Interment in Knollwood Park.

SIEGFRIED (Fred) TSCHERNOLETZ
of Glendale 
A native of Klagenfurt, Austria
died on February 26, 2002 at the age of 50. 
he was the beloved husband of Renae, 
devoted father of Katherine and Evan, 
loving son of Ida Tschernoletz, 
dear brother of Maria Spiegler, Roseann Perentin and Christine Eyring. 
He was a member of Mason Lessing Lodge #608 and sole proprietor of Innerscape Renovations. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MIRIAM ROSENBERG 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Munich, Germany
died on March 3, 2002 at the age of 52.  
she was the dear aunt of Esther Carino and Michelle Rosenberg. 
Morton Funeral Home, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

The Week of March 14, 2002
GERALD T. KESTEL
of Glendale 
died on March 8, 2002 at the age of 61. 
He was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Smith), 
devoted father of Gerald Jr. and Sean, 
dear grandfather of Devin. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ELEANOR KOBER 
died on March 5, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late George, 
devoted mother of Janet Softy, Susan Eddy, William and Raymond; 
also survived by ten grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LAWRENCE MILLER 
died on March 4, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Helen, 
devoted father of David and Steven, 
dear brother of Lenore Washor and Norman Miller; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Mt. Neboh Cemetery.

JOANNE ARDOLINO 
died on March 7, 2002. 
She was the loving daughter of Arnello and the late Josephine, 
dear sister of Richard and Robert. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

ELSA M. MOEHRING 
A native of Germany
died on March 9, 2002 at the age of 93.  
she was the widow of the late Fritz, 
devoted mother of Fred and Marilyn, 
dear grandmother of Donna Lynch; 
also survived by two great-grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Michael T. Ross, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

VICTOR DOGARU 
died on March 5, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Georgeta. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ALPHONSE PADILLO 
died on March 4, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Julia, 
devoted father of Anthony and Joyce Ann Padillo, 
dear brother of Diana Barcia and Richard. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MICHAEL DIVER 
died on February 23, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, 
devoted father of Michael, Elizabeth and James, 
loving grandfather of Ryan, Shawn, Julia, Aidan and Sophia, 
dear brother of Edward and James. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANASTAZJA STARMACH 
died on March 7, 2002 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Frank, 
loving mother of Barbara Taffuri, Stella Cunniff, Christine Starmach and Mary Prince; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Cross Church, 
Interment in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.
 
STAMATIA GIANNOULIS 
died on March 5, 2002 at the age of 69. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
loving mother of Anastasia Koutsouradis and Maria Houlias, 
dear sister of Panayiote Bournias, 
cherished grandmother of Anthony, Kimon, Stefanie and Samantha, 
great-grandmother of Megan Nicole. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue.

JOSEPHINE SANTORA 
died on March 6, 2002 at the age of 91. 
She was the loving sister of Concetta Stange and Anna Addadessa; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 
Interment in St. Johns Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RENEE F. BROADNAX 
died on February 28, 2002 at the age of 46. 
She was the cherished daughter of Hoover Burney, 
sister of Chlora Evans and Ervin Broadnax; 
also survived by the Broadnax family of New York and Alabama and the 
	Burney and Evans family of Alabama. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FELICETTA TOBIAS 
died on March 8, 2002 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Edward, 
loving mother of Arlene Campisi and mother-in-law of Charles, 
dear sister of Yolanda Townsend and Terry DeRoma, 
cherished grandmother of Charles and Vincent. 
Religious Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Brother Michael Doherty of the First Church of Christ, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ANGELA MARIA CHAND 
died on March 6, 2002 at the age of 54. 
She was the beloved wife of Balbir Chand, 
loving daughter of Maria Aurelia Romero Y Cordero Plaza, 
loving mother of Coyita, Marco, John P., Maria, Monica and Veronica Rendon and Shirley Rivera. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

CAROLINE M. TRINIDAD 
died on March 7, 2002 at the age of 54. 
She was the beloved wife of Ronald Sr., 
loving daughter of Concetta and William Couchon, 
loving mother of Marie Cicillini, Concetta Alago, Ronald Jr., 
	Michael and Nick Costello and mother-in-law of Angelo, Michael, Tasha, Sylvia, and Mercedes, 
dear sister of Nick Cosco and William Couchon and sister-in-law of Florence and Roberta, 
cherished grandmother of Caroline, Nicole, Danielle, and Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANDREW L. CAPPS 
died on March 6, 2002 at the age of 63. 
He was the dear brother of Theodore D. Capps, 
cherished uncle of Reina Martinez. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARGARET DePIERRO 
died on March 6, 2002 at the age of 96. 
She was the widow of the late Michael, 
loving mother of Marie Lakner, Lucille Lizardy and Joseph, 
dear sister of Rose Mongelli and Flory Lauro, 
cherished grandmother of Thomas, JoAnn, Gail and Carolyn, 
great-grandmother of Maia, Tara, Jamie, Tracy, Christopher and Daniel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SUSANNA LORENZ
of Ridgewood 
A native of Werbas, Yugoslavia
died on March 9 2002 at the age of 84.  
she was the widow of the late Julius, 
devoted mother of Dieter; 
also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

ADELAIDE C. HANDSCHUH 
of Greensboro, North Carolina, 
died on March 8, 2002 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Edward, 
devoted mother of Ronald; 
also survived by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

The Week of March 21, 2002
MARIAN BOEHM
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 12, 2002 at the age of 79.  
she was the widow of the late Joseph, 
devoted mother of Marian, Sandra, Doreen and the late Patrick; 
also survived by fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery
Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Home, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELIZABETH KASTELZ 
of Brooklyn 
A native of New York City 
died on March 12, 2002 at the age of 98. 
she was the sister of the late Frances. 
She was a member of St. Matthias Ladies Guild, Sacred Heart Society and Rosary Altar Society. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MILDRED M. BENINATI 
died on March 11, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Vincent, 
devoted mother of Robert, Gerard and Joseph; 
also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDWIN REYES 
died on March 17, 2002 at the age of 47. 
He was the devoted friend of Linda Clark. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

PHYLLIS MATTHEWS 
died on March 14, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Thomas, 
devoted mother of Sean, Paul and Eileen, 
dear sister of John Thomas, Charles, Nancy, Pat, Cathy, Marie and Terrence; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

HENRY TOENSING 
died on March 14, 2002 at the age of 103. 
He was the husband of the late Freida, 
devoted father of Ester Gillum and James Bauer. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
He was a Jehovah’s Witness for more than 80 years
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 87-01 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

LOUISE STERBENZ
of Glendale 
A native of Oberfliegendorf #5, Gottschee, Austria
died on March 15, 2002.  
she was the widow of the late August, who pre-deceased her on February 18, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Ellen Kresse and the late Edward, mother-in-law of Rosemary, 
dear grandmother of Joseph Kresse and his wife Darlene, 
great-grandmother of Nicole, Joseph and Michelle. 
Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MICHAEL (HAPPY) CITERA 
died on March 14, 2002 at the age of 93. 
He was the husband of the late Anna, 
devoted father of Antonia Stinnetz; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis De Paola Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village.

EUNSOOK HONG 
died on March 10, 2002 at the age of 80. 
She was the loving mother of Eunk Yong Kim, Sung Kee Lee and Yuk Yung Kim, 
mother-in-law of Brian and Pastor Paul H. Kim, 
dear sister of Sook Hyun Park and Keun Sik Hong; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Pastor Paul H. Kim, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

GIORDANO DAGRI 
died on March 9, 2002 at the age of 89. 
He was the beloved husband of Elda, 
loving father of Gino and father-in-law of Anna. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ELOIS FARRELL 
died on March 14, 2002 at the age of 82. 
She was the beloved wife of Raymond, 
loving mother of Elizabeth Lee, 
dear sister of Florence Vertucci, 
cherished grandmother of George and James Lee. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

TIMOTHY ROTH
of Ridgewood 
A native of Queens
died on March 12, 2002 at the age of 47.  
he was the beloved husband of Patricia, 
devoted father of Jennifer, Timothy, William and Patrick Roth, 
dear brother of Adele Sutton, Rosemary Thompson, Ed Roth and Kenneth Roth. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JAMES J. SCANLON 
of Middle Village 
died on March 19, 2002 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Eileen, 
devoted father of Timothy, Linda, Brian and the late Michael; 
also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of Catholic War Veterans, St. Margaret’s Post 1172. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Michaels Funeral Home, 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

The Week of March 28, 2002
FRANK DISPENZIERI 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 24, 2002 at the age of 84. 
he was the husband of the late Marie (nee Ferrara), 
devoted father of Charles and Frank, 
dear brother of Josephine LePani, Angie Pumelia, Charles, Anthony, Angelo and Sam Dispenzieri; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HENRY LUDWIG SPREITZER
of Glendale 
A native of Queens
died on March 23, 2002 at the age of four days.  
he was the loving son of Edward M. and Jennifer M., 
dear brother of Katie, Megan and Edward Jr., 
cherished grandson of Barbara Joerz and Ludwig Spreitzer, 
great-grandson of Walter and Margaret Deckert. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Edward J. Callahan, 
Interment in Flushing Cemetery.

ABRAHAM EDWARD SURATT
of Glendale 
died on March 15, 2002 at the age of 91. 
He was the devoted father of Judith Swanson, 
dear grandfather of Micaela and Hannah Rose, father-in-law of Martin. 
He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club
of Glendale and the owner of Queens Central Florist. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARILYN OLIVE 
died on March 22, 2002 at the age of 62. 
She was the widow of the late Eric, 
devoted mother of Edward, Debra, Denise, Patricia, Michael and Lorraine Miller; 
also survived by ten grandchildren. 
officiated by Pastor Boyd Lowry of the United Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GEORGE P. STROBEL 
died on March 21, 2002. 
He was the devoted father of Denise, Miller and Susan Strobel, 
dear brother of Janet Strobel. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

TRACY DIERS 
died on March 21, 2002 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Sofia, 
devoted companion of Issy Lang. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MURIEL D’ALESSANDRO 
died on March 19, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late Philip, 
devoted mother of Andrew, Philip, Dennis, Michele, Claudia and Susan. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DAISY PACHECO 
died on March 17, 2002 at the age of 44. 
She was the devoted mother of Jessica, Hector, Daniel and Melissa, 
loving daughter of Roberto and Ermina, 
dear sister of Irma and Lillian. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EMILY A. LANG
of Glendale 
A native of Queens
died on March 23, 2002 at the age of 82.  
she was the widow of the late Nicholas, 
devoted mother of Eileen Bettenhauser and Jeannette Adamo, 
dear mother-in-law of Andrew Adamo, 
dear grandmother of Meredith Bettenhauser. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.  
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ELWIN ERTOLA 
died on March 21, 2002 at the age of 78. 
He was the husband of the late Theresa, 
loving father of Marcia, Anthony, Peter Ertola and 
daughter-in-law Deborah and the late Frederick Ertola and Marie Wisnowski, 
dear brother of Frank, Trudy Schblein, Marie Wilson and Viola Ertola; 
also survived by thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John’s Church, 
Interment in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue.

MICHAEL GREGGO 
died on March 18, 2002 at the age of 75. 
He was the beloved husband of Annette, 
dear brother of Mildred Leogrande and brother-in-law of Joseph, 
loving uncle of Dominick, Michael, Pat, Joseph and Karen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret’s Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PAULINE CARNEVALE 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 19, 2002 at the age of 78.  
she was the widow of the late Vincent, 
dear sister of Joseph DeFeo. 
Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery,
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

WILMA WAHLEN
of Ridgewood 
A native of New York
died on March 20, 2002 at the age of 97.  
she was the dear aunt of Barbara Ivans. 
Services were held at Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

BAHGA GIRGIS 
of Astoria 
A native of Tanta, Egypt
died on March 20, 2002 at the age of the 97.  
she was the widow of the late Gregis, 
devoted mother of Adeeb Malik, Emil Malik, Stella Nour and Violet Girgis; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Marys & St. Antonios Coptic Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of April 4, 2002
HAROLD J. CASTLES 
of New Port Richey, Florida, 
died on March 17, 2002 at the age of 72. 
He was the beloved husband of Margie, 
devoted father of Barbara Gleason and Kathleen Keavey, 
dear brother of Fred, John, Adele Hayes and Pat Naso, 
fond grandfather of Shawn, Megan, Jennifer and Allison. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VITO BONSIGNORE 
died on March 28, 2002. 
He was the dear brother of Vincent, Mary Martino and Antoinette. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY PAOLINO 
died on March 30, 2002 at the age of 103. 
She was the widow of the late Peter, 
devoted mother of Margaret Baron and Charles S.; 
also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH V. STRUSE, Sr., 
died on March 30, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Stella, 
devoted father of Charles, Kathleen Johnson, Joseph, Jr., John and Pat, 
dear brother of William; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH M. PORTEREIKO
of Glendale 
died on March 27, 2002 at the age of 62. 
He was the beloved husband of Palmina (nee Triolo), 
devoted father of Julia and John Dombrowski and Joseph Vincent Portereiko, 
loving son of Julia, 
dear brother of Michael. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

BERNARD J. HUGHES, Sr.,
of Glendale 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 26, 2002 at the age of 68.  
he was the beloved husband of Madeline, 
devoted father of Bernie, Carol and Eddie, 
loving son of Charles and Edna, 
dear brother of Bob, Artie, Edna and Judy; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

EDITH BENISTON 
died on March 26, 2002. 
She was the beloved mother of Edith, Evelyn Fairbanks, Karen Muller and Denise Regan; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

AGNES ROSE 
of Brooklyn 
A native of the Bronx
died on March 28, 2002 at the age of 71.  
she was the dear sister of Joseph Rose. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid’s Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ROSE LOMBARDO
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on March 29, 2002 at the age of 80.  
she was the widow of the late Joseph, 
devoted mother of Paul Lowenberg, 
dear sister is Theresa Karbiener; 
also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

MARIA WITTREICH 
of San Diego, California 
A native of Obertiefenbach, Gottschee, Austria
died on March 28, 2002 at the age of 92.  
she was the widow of the late John, 
devoted mother of Klara Erker; 
also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

The Week of April 11, 2002
JOHN WASSER
of Ridgewood 
A native of Queens
died on March 31, 2002 at the age of 71.  
he was the beloved husband of Gloria (nee Zambrotta), 
devoted father of John Wasser and Nancy Quinn, 
dear brother of Lydia Couillard, the late George Wasser and the late Emily Hart; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ION POPESCU 
of Middle Village 
A native of Gusoeni, Romania
died on April 5, 2002 at the age of 71.  
he was the beloved husband of Virginia. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, 
Interment in Marcuta Cemetery, Romania. 

ROBERTA ZEPF
of Ridgewood 
A native of Queens
died on April 7, 2002 at the age of 87.  
she was the dear friend of Linda Norton. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgelter
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIE (MAIZIE) F. RICHARDS
of Glendale 
A native of Brooklyn
died on April 7, 2002 at the age of 83.  
she was the widow of the late Joseph H., 
devoted mother of Michael F., Peter J. and Maribeth Lucente, 
dear sister of Helen M. Frank and Edna F. Richardson; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Edward J. Callahan IV, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

ANTONINA PAMPALONE 
died on April 3, 2002 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Louis, 
loving mother of Phyllis, Josephine and Joseph and mother-in-law of Sally, 
dear sister of Phillip Costa, Charles Costa and the late Carmelo Costa and Pietrina Frazzetto, 
cherished grandmother of Donna, Joseph, Louis and Anthony. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RAFFAELE DiNOZZI 
died on April 4, 2002 at the age of 89. 
He was the beloved husband of Elena, 
loving father of Filomena Sciarrino and John, 
dear brother of Vincenzo DiNozzi and the late Amalia Sabatini, 
cherished grandfather of Bruno, John and Paul, 
great-grandfather of Grace, Nicholas, Sheila, Petyer and Kyle. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church, 
entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MICHAEL FOSORILE 
died on April 5, 2002 at the age of 82. 
He was the beloved husband of Helen, 
loving father of MaryAnn Wilde and Thomas and father-in-law of John and Camille, 
dear brother-in-law of Gertrude Manzo, 
cherished grandfather of John, Michael, Thomas, Michael, Jennifer and Christopher, 
great-grandfather of Michael and Ryan. 
He was a World War II Navy Veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Cecilia’s Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOMINICK C. FERRARO 
died on April 6, 2002 at the age of 80. 
He was the husband of the late Mary, 
dear brother of Mildred LoCascio, Ninfa Collica, Frank and the late Vito; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was a World War II Army Veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EVA MARIE CAMPANARO 
died on March 31, 2002. 
She was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Lisa Campanaro, 
loving twin sister of Gianna Rose Campanaro, 
loving granddaughter of Sarah and George Sadlis and Anthony Campanaro and the late Anna, 
cherished great granddaughter of Frances Fortunato and Josephine Campanaro; 
also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Raymond’s Church, 
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HARRY MAUS 
died on April 6, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Carol, 
devoted father of Lynn, Diane, Scott, Steven Hebert and Kenneth Hebert; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Services were officiated by Pastor Boyd Lowery, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY FALBO 
died on April 1, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Joseph; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Nicholas Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CONNIE SACCO 
died on March 31, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Nicholas, 
loving mother-in-law of Barbara; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROSE ZISSEL 
died on April 2, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Edward, 
devoted mother of CarolAnn, Frank and Anthony, 
daughter of the late Carmela and Antonio, 
dear sister of Enrico, Concetta, Stella and the late Gaetano, and MaryLou; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis DePaola Church
entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LUCILLE L. WATERS 
died on March 6, 2002. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
devoted aunt of John and Mary. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MILDRED K. FRANCIS
of Ridgewood 
died on April 3, 2002 at the age of 90. 
She was the widow of the late Harold C., 
dear aunt of Stan Breit, Sr. 
Interment was in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery,
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANASTASIA (ANN) HENDERON
of Ridgewood, formerly of Maspeth, 
died on April 3, 2002 at the age of 78. 
She was the beloved wife of Edwin A., 
devoted mother of Gerard, Robert, Maryanne, James, Patricia Coyle, Jeanne Keener, 
	John and the late Thomas, 
daughter of the late Jeremiah Carey and Esther McDonald Carey, 
dear sister of Catherine Kuzler; 
also survived by fourteen grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Sacred Heart League and the Legion of Mary at St. Matthias Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOHN (Smitty) SMITH
of Glendale 
died on April 6, 2002 at the age of 62. 
He was the beloved husband of Jean, 
devoted father of Mildred and Joan, 
dear brother of Joan, Jack and Philip; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of April 18, 2002
RUTH A. SCHEURING
of Glendale 
died on April 10, 2002 at the age of 85. 
She was the devoted mother of Linda A. Mursko and Michael G., 
dear sister of Dorothy Lehman; 
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

FRANK CARDIA, SR. of Bogota, New Jersey 
died on April 1, 2002 at the age of 61. 
A native of Ridgewood, he was the beloved husband of Anna (nee DiFilippi), 
devoted father of Salvatrice Cardia-Bivetto and Frank Jr., 
loving son-in-law of Rose DiFilippi, 
dear brother of Sally Savage, Jeanette Collet, Annette Napholz. 
Mass of of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph Church in Bogota, New Jersey
Cremation. 
Cecere Funeral Home, Carle Place, N.Y.

WILLIAM WEISS
of Glendale 
A native of Germany
died on April 14, 2002 at the age of 80. 
he was the beloved husband of Ilse (nee Wilking), 
proud uncle of Lisa and Christina Berzler, Jesse, Charity, Jordan and Sarah Staab. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GEORGE ALBERT KONZ
of Ridgewood 
died on Friday, April 5, 2002 at the age of 84. 
He was the loving husband of Louise (Smith) to whom he was married for 59-1/2 years. 
He served four years in the U.S. Navy during World War II before working for and retiring 
from the New York Telephone Company after 35 years. 
He is survived by two children, George W. Konz and Patricia L. McNulty, 
and their families, James J. McNulty, Jodie Erin McNulty, Keri Robin McNulty, Frank Sheehan, 
sisters Margaret Johnson and Eleanor Owens, both of Florida; 
as well as a large extended family, friends and coworkers. 
Brothers Everett and Richard predeceased him. 
Darmstadt Funeral Home, 71-01 68th Street, Glendale, 
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. 

EDITH MANETTA 
died on April 12, 2002 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony, 
loving mother of the late Linda Joyce and Patricia Ann, 
dear aunt of Salvatore DeCanio. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH MIRRO 
died on April 11, 2002 at the age of 73. 
He was the beloved husband of Florence, 
loving father of Lawrence, Michael, Joseph T. and Mary Carillo, 
dear brother of Paul Mirro, 
cherished grandfather of Nicole, Mitchell, Lauren, Jennifer and Joseph E. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert’s Church, 
offered by Father Joseph Mirro. 
Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery,
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DIOSA LOPEZ 
died on April 14, 2002 at the age of 91. 
She was the devoted mother of Angel, Jose, Eneida and Juan; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MICHEALINE KLUCZEWSKI 
died on April 10, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Sally and Victoria, 
loving grandmother of Aron. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Queen of Peace Church, 
Interment in Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANASTASIA (Ann) HENDERSON
of Ridgewood, formerly of Maspeth, 
died on April 3, 2002 at the age of 78. 
She was the beloved wife of Edwin A., 
devoted mother of Gerard, Robert, Maryanne, James, Patricia Coyle, Jeanne Keener, 
John and the late Thomas, 
daughter of the late Jeremiah Carey and Esther McDonald Carey, 
dear sister of Catherine Kuzler; 
also survived by fourteen grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Sacred Heart League and the Legion of Mary at St. Matthias Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANK MORSCHER of Whitestone 
died on March 28, 2002 at the age of 43. A native
of Glendale, he was the beloved husband of Frances, 
devoted father of Michael and Katie Rose, 
loving son of John and Stephanie, 
dear brother of Richard; 
also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Luke’s Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Gleason’s Funeral Home.

RICHARD H. McCROY 
died on April 12, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Kathleen, 
devoted father of Richard, Daniel and Kimberly Dunn; 
also survived by four grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN A. POTO, 
formerly of Middle Village and Maspeth, 
died at the age of 91. 
A member of Five Towns Senior Citizens, 
he is survived by his loving son Vincent (Jim) and daughter-in-law Jean, 
dear brother of Lee Palladino, beloved grandfather of Elaine and Vincent Puce; 
also survived by five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village.

HENRY BAUMANN
of Ridgewood 
A native of Ridgewood
died on April 8, 2002 at the age of 69. 
he was the dear brother of Johanna Miller; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HELEN POCEPNIA 
of Brooklyn, 
A native of Latvia
died on April 8, 2002 at the age of 96.  
she was the widow of the late Boris. 
Services were held at graveside, 
Interment in St. Vladamir Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ADAM SKURZEWSKI
of Ridgewood 
A native of Smaszew, Poland
died on February 14, 2002 at the age of 69. 
he was the dear brother of Irena Hajzler. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GEORGE DORNER
of Ridgewood 
A native of Hudson, New York
died on April 10, 2002 at the age of 93. 
he was the husband of the late Irene, 
devoted father of John Dorner, 
dear brother of Betty D’Lorenzo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIE LOUISE PANARESE 
of Rocky Mount, North Carolina 
A native of Brooklyn
died on April 8, 2002 at the age of 94. 
she was the widow of the late Michael, 
devoted mother of Adam; 
also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery.

WILLIAM M. FUCHS, M.D. 
of Huntington, Long Island, 
formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on April 9, 2002. 
He maintained a medical practice on Catalpa Avenue in Ridgewood from 1946 to 1968, and continued 
	his practice in Huntington until his retirement in 1996. 
He was the beloved husband of Mildred, 
devoted father of Kenneth, Russell and Valeria Hartman, 
dear grandfather of Laura, Mark and Julie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Hugh’s Church. 
M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, New York. 
Donations can be made to the Huntington Community First Aid Squad, 
2 Railroad Street, Huntington Station, New York, 11746.

The Week of April 25, 2002
OTTO SCHAFER 
formerly of Glendale 
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 96. 
He was the husband of the late Jeanne, 
devoted father of Carol Gabram and Otto Jr., 
loving grandfather of Suzanne, Sheryl and Stephanie, 
great-grandfather of Gregory, Steven and Hanna. 
He was past president of the Plattduetsche Altenheim Home, Franklin Square, Long Island. 
Kraus Funeral Home, 1097 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Contributions can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 69-07 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 11385 
or Plattduetsche Old Folks Home, 528 Mineola Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514.

NANCY GROSSMAN 
died on April 23, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Carol Sieli Brana. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH Van WINCKLE 
died on April 20, 2002 at the age of 82. 
A World War II veteran, 
he was the beloved husband of Elizabeth, 
devoted father of Lynne, James and Carol, and the late Joseph, 
dear brother of Christine; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIE A. CURRAN 
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late James, 
devoted mother of Marie C., James and Tom. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Raphel’s Church, 
entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY M. CANNON 
of Elmhurst 
died on April 17, 2002 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late William, 
loving mother of Carol, James, Rosemary Donach and mother-in-law of John. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

DOROTHY WEAN 
of Far Rockaway 
died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 63. 
She was the loving mother of Lori Cherkes and Raymond, and mother-in-law of Edward and Margaret, 
dear sister of Evelyn Madison, 
cherished grandmother of Edward IV, Kimberly, Andrew, and the late Lauren. 
Religious Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Pastor Michael Ross
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CARL H. DEPPE 
of Milford, Pennsylvania 
died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 50. 
He was the beloved husband of Linda, 
cherished son of Elizabeth and the late Fred, 
loving step-father of Dawn and Bernard. 
Religious Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Pastor George Muenich
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CATHERINE FURST 
of Elmhurst 
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 84. 
She was the beloved wife of Robert L., 
loving mother of Robert Furst and Carol Toritto, 
cherished grandmother of Roberta and Cheryl Wolowski. 
Entombment was in Pinelawn Memorial Park,
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANDREW WOLAK 
of New York 
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 58. 
He was the beloved husband of Mildred, 
loving father of Mary Jata and father-in-law of Raymond, 
dear brother of Joseph, Michael and Darlene Seyfried; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

THOMAS ERXLEBEN
of Ridgewood 
A native of Brooklyn
died on April 15, 2002 at the age of 63. 
he was the beloved husband of Dotty, 
devoted father of Barbara Vath and Dorothy Sharma. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Pastor Joseph Bove, followed by private cremation.

ELIZABETH RAPINO
of Ridgewood 
died on April 17, 2002 at the age of 75. 
She was the widow of the late Michael, 
devoted mother of Diane, Michael, Donna and the late Peter, 
dear sister of Catherine Burns; 
also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the Grandmothers Club of Glendale. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-Labella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CORNELIA J. OLSON
of Ridgewood 
died on April 18, 2002 at the age of 78 . 
She was the devoted mother of Judith C., Arthur P. and William C.; 
also survived by one granddaughter and one sister. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Edward Callahan, 
Interment in Ferncliff Cemetery.

JOSEPH PRIAL
of Ridgewood 
A native of Bayside
died on April 16, 2002 at the age of 69. 
he was the son of the late Mary and Philip Prial, 
dear brother of Catherine, Mary, Frances, Irene, Philip, Patrick and the late James Prial; 
also survived by twenty-six nieces and nephews. 
He was a veteran of the Korean War, awarded the Purple Heart serving in the Marine Corps, 
member of the American Legion, Flushing Post. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANTHONY RAMPULLA 
of Jackson Heights 
A native of Messina, Italy
died on April 14, 2002 at the age of 80. 
he was the beloved husband of Angelina Firriolo, 
devoted father of John and Vito Rampulla, 
dear brother of Leo and Salvatore Rampulla, Zina Mastrogiovanni and Rose Spremulli; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Blessed Sacrament Church, 
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CHARLES ZAHN
of Ridgewood 
A native of Wiesensteig, Germany
died on February 4, 2002 at the age of 81. 
he was the dear brother of Louise Schuster, Marie Studebaker of Weott, California, 
	and John Zahn of Ft. Orange, Florida; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

NICHOLAS GEROLD
of Ridgewood 
died on April 21, 2002 at the age of 90. 
He was the beloved husband of Louise (nee) Ostwald, 
devoted father of Geraldine Virone and Robert Gerold; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Interment was in Linden Hill Cemetery,
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VERONICA LAVRIC
of Ridgewood 
A native of Gottschee, Austria
died on April 17, 2002 at the age of 92. 
she was the widow of the late Franz, 
devoted mother of Berta Mantel, Frank Lavric and Stan Lavric; 
also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MIRCEA CAPOTA 
of New York  
A native of Bucarest, Romania
died on April 17, 2002 at the age of 63. 
he was the loving son of Onita Capota, 
dear brother of Violet Garabian. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Levi Marin, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

DORIS M. REDDINGTON 
of Garden City Park, New York 
A native of Hollis
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 74.  
she was the beloved wife of Daniel, 
devoted mother of Daniel Jr., 
dear sister of Leonard and James Caffray. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Corpus Christi Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANA ISAK
of Ridgewood  
A native of Straza, Yugoslavia
died on April 17, 2002 at the age of 91. 
she was the devoted mother of Kosta Krajovan, 
dear sister of Kosta Isak. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Father Gheorghe Schiop, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

The Week of May 2, 2002
IDA SCHAGER
of Ridgewood 
A native of Muchendorf, Gottschee
died on April 23, 2002 at the age of 81.  
she was the widow of the late Alois, 
devoted mother of Trudy, Rosemarie and Walter; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

KHALIL NURIDDIN 
died on April 21, 2002. 
He was the loving son of Daiyah and Muhammid. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

DONALD JOHN PEGLOW 
died on April 23, 2002. 
He was the loving son of Ruth and the late Bernard, 
dear brother of Robert. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Terrance L. Weber of Trinity-St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 
Interment in Lutheran/ All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY REILLY 
died on April 27, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Kenneth; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Lutheran/ All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANK OBERER 
died on April 17, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Mildred, 
devoted father of William, Frank, Henry, Thomas and Colleen, 
dear brother of Fred and Elizabeth; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of the Joseph B. Garrity American Legion Post. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

VITA MASTRELLA 
died on April 23, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Frances and Thomas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN J. CASPER 
died on April 24, 2002. 
He was the beloved companion of Barbara Weber, 
devoted father of Richard and Claire Kempinger; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANDREW BARBACCIA 
died on April 24, 2002 at the age of 83. 
He was the beloved husband of Jeanne, 
loving father of Peter, Phyllis Burker and the late Roseanne MacQuarrie and 
father-in-law of Theresa and William MacQuarrie; 
also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Luke’s Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIANNA ABRUSCATO 
of Maspeth 
died on April 27, 2002 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Giovanni, 
loving mother of Rosaria Patinella and Venera Mauro, 
cherished grandmother of Josephine, Fortunata, Marianna, Luciano, Marianna and Giovanna; 
also survived by seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE FURST 
of Elmhurst 
died on April 19, 2002 at the age of 84. 
She was the beloved wife of Robert L., 
loving mother of Robert Furst and Carol Toritto, 
cherished grandmother of Roberta, and Cheryl Wolowski. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANN BURGIO (nee Gebbia) 
died on April 22, 2002 at the age of 76. 
She was the loving mother of Joseph, Frank, Vicky Schills and Angela Runza; 
also survived by eleven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN W. CUSUMANO
of Glendale 
died on April 23, 2002 at the age of 88. 
He was the dear brother of Jean and Anthony Cusumano, 
dear uncle of Alice, Diane and Michelle, great-great-uncle of Colin. 
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 123. 
Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery. 
George Werst, Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOSEPH J. HAGGERTY 
of Middle Village 
A native of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania
died on April 27, 2002 at the age of 79. 
he was the loving husband of Helen (nee Jost); 
dear brother of Blanche Coyle; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
He was a veteran of World War II, 79th Division, 
and a charter member of Sgt. Miller Post VFW 7336. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of May 9, 2002
EDITH HAYWARD (nee Young)
of Ridgewood 
died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 79. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Charles Sr., 
devoted mother of Phyllis Cicalese and Charles Jr., 
mother-in-law of Ronald and Janice, 
daughter of the late William and Mary Young, 
dear grandmother of Veronica Cicalese, Caryn DiLandro and her husband Jeff, 
step-grandmother of Kelly Harvin and her husband Davis, 
fond great-grandmother of Kayla Marie Harvin. 
She was an assistant librarian at Christ the King High School, 
a forty-five year member of the Catholic Daughters of America, 
active member of the St Aloysius Senior Citizens Center and Ladies Guild, 
graduate of Grover Cleveland High School and Mandl School of Medical Technology. 
Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Thomas Catania at St. Matthias Church 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Ulster/Greene Arc, 471 Albany Avenue, Kingston, 
New York, 12401 in her memory.

ELIZABETH KIRCHNER
of Glendale 
died on May 4, 2002 at the age of 67. 
A native of Germany, 
she was the beloved wife of Martin, 
dear sister of Anton Burkert, Gertrude Hetzel and Mariana Fünfer in Germany; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews in Germany. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

LUCIA LUPO 
died on May 1, 2002 at the age of 69. 
She was the widow of the late Benedetto, 
loving mother of Angela Mann and Benny and mother-in-law of Anthony and Gayle, 
dear sister of Angela D’Amico and the late Antonio Frisina, 
cherished grandmother of Anthony, Joseph, Samantha, Nicholas, Nicolette, John and Benny. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church, 
entombment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALBERTO CONTRERAS 
died on May 2, 2002 at the age of 43. 
He was the beloved husband of Maria, 
cherished son of Juana Contreras, 
loving father of Guiselle, 
dear brother of Juana Videla; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian’s Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PAUL BUIVIDAS 
died on May 2, 2002 at the age of 58. 
He was the beloved husband of Annette, 
loving father of Ann; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET (Peggy) BEHLING 
died on April 30, 2002 at the age of 81. 
She was the beloved wife of Bernard, 
loving mother of Frank and mother-in-law of Marie, 
dear sister of Evelyn McAvoy, 
cherished grandmother of Frank and Ann Marie, Edward, Paula, and Julia, 
great-grandmother of Joseph. 
Religious services were offered at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY BIANCO 
died on May 1, 2002. 
She was the devoted aunt of Connie Rossi and Carol Bianco. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GIRDHARLAL SHAH 
died on May 3, 2002. 
He was the devoted father of Rasik Shah. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

SLOBODAN PAVLOV 
died on May 4, 2002 at the age of 54. 
He was the beloved husband of Milica, 
devoted father of Elizabeth, Violet, Steven, David, Debra and Joseph. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

MARY EBERLY 
died on April 30, 2002. 
She was the devoted grandmother of Elaine and Thomas Eberly. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

HELEN MULLIGAN (nee Oelschlager) 
died on May 1, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Joseph, 
loving mother of Joseph Jr., Marjorie, George and Ellen; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery. 
Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home.

JOHN W. CUSUMANO
of Glendale 
died on April 23, 2002 at the age of 88. 
He was the dear brother of Jean and Anthony Cusumano, 
dear uncle of Alice, Diane and Michelle, 
dear brother-in-law of Catherine Cusumano, great-great-uncle of Colin. 
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 123. 
Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

WILLIAM G. LYNCH, M.D. 
of Springfield, Oregon, formerly of Ridgewood, 
died on May 2, 2002 at the age of 92. 
He was the husband of the late Beulah, 
devoted father of Martha Downey of Tucson, Arizona, and Barbara Guise of Hillsboro, Oregon, 
dear brother of Kenneth of Deltona, Florida, Clifford of Shoreham, New York, 
	and Margaret Dodge of Lake Grove, New York; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
He was associated with Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, the American Diabetes Association, 
the American Medical Association, and specialized in internal medicine and diabetes. 
He was a World War II Battalion Surgeon in the 703 Tank Destroyer Battalion. 
Funeral services were private
Buell Chapel, Oregon.

ROBERT PATRICK MEADE 
of Daytona Beach, Florida 
A native of New York
died on April 30, 2002 at the age of 61. 
he was the beloved husband of Veronica Cox, 
devoted father of Robert and Ellen Ann, 
loving son of Patrick Meade and Catherine Davey, 
dear brother of Jane Buzana, Cathy, John, Patricia, Emmette, Barbara, and Patrick Meade; 
also survived by sixteen nieces and nephews and seven grand-nieces and nephews. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

RICHARD HORBATIUK
of Ridgewood 
A native of Queens
died on May 2, 2002 at the age of 55. 
he was the loving son of William Horbatiuk and the late Jean Nowicki, 
dear brother of Ronnie Horbatiuk, Kevin Horbatiuk and Diane Toelk, 
dear uncle of Jeanmarie Tagliareni, Brian and Eric, 
great-uncle of Thomas, Kate and Joseph. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

RUBEN VAZQUEZ 
of Brooklyn 
A native of Abonito, Puerto Rico
died on April 30, 2002 at the age of 71. 
he was the devoted father of Ruben Jr., and Miriam Quintana, 
dear brother of Ismael Vazquez. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

FRANCES SCHUSTER 
of Goodyear, Arizona, 
A native of Germany
died on April 30, 2002 at the age of 97.  
she was the widow of the late Joseph, 
devoted mother of Catherine Lovell; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

BERNARD SCHRANTZ
of Glendale 
died on May 4, 2002 at the age of 83. 
He was the husband of the late Sophie, 
dear brother of Dorothy Weiss; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
He was a member of the Brewery, Keenan, Heisser Post American Legion. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Infant Jesus Church, Port Jefferson, 
Interment in Saint John’s Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of May 16, 2002
ANNE VOLLSTEDT THORPE 
A native of Maspeth
died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 44 at the Williamson Medical Center, Franklin Tennessee.  
she was a Nurse Technician at the Williamson Medical Center. 
She was the beloved wife of James I. 
devoted mother of Ryan Daniel, Lisa Anne, Kimberly Lynn and the late Eric James, 
mother-in-law of Beatrice, 
loving daughter of Rudolph and Anne Vollstedt, 
dear sister of Lynn Anne Olson and Patricia Susan Lange, 
fond grandmother of Rebecca Nicole Thorpe and Nathaniel Taylor Thorpe. 
Memorial services were conducted at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 
	3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, Tennesee 
officiated by the Reverend Robert Cowperthwaite. 
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

MAGDALENE M. MALETTA (nee Mullin) 
died on May 8, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of Alfred, 
loving stepmother of Thomas and Maryann Paul, 
devoted grandmother of Catarina Paul. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hillebrand Funeral Home, 63-17 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

WILLIAM BRUNNING
of Glendale 
died on May 9, 2002 at the age of 78. 
He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Pattberg) 
devoted father of William, Thomas, Kenneth, Kristine and Theresa Hoffman, 
dear brother of Viola Chew and Edward Brunning; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VINCENT “Jamsie” SANSONE 
died on May 10, 2002 at the age of 72. 
He was the beloved husband of Clara, 
loving father of Theresa Pantoliano and Lillian Pusatere, and father-in-law of Frank, 
dear brother of Julia Sansone and Ben, 
cherished grandfather of Jody, Christina, Laura and Richard; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HUMBERT (Al) LOGUIDICE 
died on May 10, 2002 at the age of 79. 
He was the beloved husband of Vivian, 
loving father of Marie Perrone and Anthony LoGuidice, 
cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Angela, and Angelina. 
He was a World War II Army Veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ETHEL MASCOLO 
died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late John, 
loving mother of Irene Feminella, 
cherished grandmother of Melanie. 
Mass of Christine Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JEAN MAZZOTTA 
died on May 10, 2002 at the age of 80. 
She was the widow of the late Charles, 
loving mother of Jean Jones, Vito (Billy), and Maria Hayden and mother-in-law of Catherine, 
dear sister of Katherine Bio, Salvatore Loria, Mary Meckeneck, Betty Maniace, and the late Laura Viasuso; 
also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN VOGRIN
of Glendale 
A native of Gottschee
died on May 11, 2002 at the age of 67. 
he was the beloved husband of Maria (nee Poje), 
devoted father of Leo, 
dear brother of Robert Lackner and Magdelena Serk. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church 
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JULIA HUG
of Ridgewood 
A native of Germany
died on May 9, 2002 at the age of 104. , 
she was the widow of the late John B., 
dear aunt of William Ringwald, Louise Kerner, Hans Ringwald, Wilhard Laib and Willy Laib. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend John Stoudt Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 

MAGDALENA BRUCKER
of Ridgewood 
died on May 10, 2002 at the age of 82. 
A native of Mariolana, Yugoslavia, 
she was the beloved wife of Wilhelm, 
devoted mother of Peter Brucker and Anna Mueller; 
also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MYRTLE V. PEARSON 
of Brooksville, Florida 
A native of Allentown Pennsylvania
died on May 12, 2002 at the age of 93.  
she was the widow of the late Otto V., 
devoted mother of Thomas Pearson. 
Morton Funeral Home Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood 
officiated by Reverend Ernest Stafford Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

The Week of May 23, 2002
FANNIE PARNESE 
died on May 15, 2002 at the age of 74. 
She was the dear sister of Carmine, Teddy, and Ralph, 
cherished aunt of Michael, Rose, Cathy, Philip, and Michael; 
also survived by numerous cousins and friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Nativity Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RUTH H. SCHAFFELD of Middle Village 
died on May 5, 2002. 
She was survived by many grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.
 
MARIA CAMILLETTI died at the age of 94. 
She was the devoted mother of Frank and Joseph; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 
Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village. 

LAURA GARONE 
died on May 14, 2002. 
She was the devoted mother of Denise and Ronald; 
also survived by four sisters, one brother and three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church, 
Interment in St. John’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIE A. VECCHIO 
died on May 19, 2002 at the age of 51. 
She was the beloved wife of Roger, 
devoted mother of Melissa and Joseph, 
loving grandmother of Lisa and Alexandria. 
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.

MILDRED DONALDSON 
died on May 8, 2002 at the age of 77. 
She was the devoted mother of Emma, Dominick and Gloria; 
also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery.

LOUIS M. MANTONE 
died on May 17, 2002. 
He was the beloved husband of Viola, 
devoted father of Marilyn and Elaine; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELMER P. PETERS 
died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 80. 
He was the beloved husband of Phyllis, 
devoted father of Edward. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

EDWIN R. MOGELNICKI 
died on May 6, 2002 at the age of 64. 
He was the dear brother of Frank Mogelnicki. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

XI-ZHANG HUANG 
died on May 8, 2002 at the age of 94. 
He was the devoted father of Min-Jie. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DOROTHY LIGHTSTONE 
died on May 9, 2002. 
She was the beloved wife of John. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Nassau Knolls Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE C