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The Week of January 8, 2004
FRANCIS L. HILGEMAN 
died on January 4, 2004 at the age of 94. 
He was the beloved husband of Marie, 
devoted father of Mary Hilgeman and Nancy Yamanaka. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church,
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PATRICK PELLEGRINO 
died on January 1, 2004 at the age of 77. 
He was the beloved husband of Rose, 
devoted father of Roseann Rosado, father-in-law of Nelson. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church,
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue.

DOROTHY A. RUSSO 
died on December 29, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the dear sister of Marion Langrock and Frank 
also Russo;survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Immaculate Conception Church,
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROSE ROSS 
died on December 30, 2004 at the age of 76. 
She was the devoted mother of Robert, Richard, Ronald and Rosemary, 
dear sister of Sally, Alice and Sandra;
also survived by four grandchildren.
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
officiated by Pastor Terrence L. Weber of Trinity-St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church,
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

KIMBERLE DEANE 
died on December 28, 2004 at the age of 39. 
She was the dear niece of Samuel James.
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIA JIVAN 
died on December 25, 2004. 
She was the widow of the late Trifu, 
devoted mother of Lydia and Robert;
also survived by one granddaughter.
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARGARET MECCA 
died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the widow of the late Robert, 
devoted mother of Eileen Mecca, Robert, Paul and Susan O’Connor, 
dear sister of Eleanor Dohorty and Theresa Strauss;
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church,
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VICTOR RUISI 
died on December 30, 2004 at the age of 84. 
He was the beloved husband of Carmela, 
devoted father of Richard, Ronald, Vicki Smith, father-in-law of Edward , 
dear Smithbrother of Emily Stanco;
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church,
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANCIS (Mickey) ELBERFELD 
died on January 3, 2004 at the age of 88. 
A lifelong resident
of Ridgewood, 
he was the beloved husband of Frances, 
devoted father of Carol Steinmann, Joan Longarello and Thomas Elberfeld;
also survived by five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of Five Towns. 
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.

PAULINE WITTREICH (nee SCHWEIGER) 
of Glendale 
died on December 29, 2004 at the age of 79. 
A native of Unterwetzenbach, Gottschee, 
she was the widow of the late Frank,
the daughter of the late Johann and Pauline Schweiger, 
dear sister of John Schweiger, Hildegard Erker, Maria Toplitzer, 
	the late Irma Oppenheimer and Erna Schweiger;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church,
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

BRUNO HOFFMANN 
of Maspeth 
died on December 26, 2004 at the age of 64. 
A native of Russia
He was the beloved husband of Katherine, 
devoted father of Eric and Robert Hoffmann;
also survived by one grandchild.
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross,
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

HERBERT J. GROHBRUGGE 
of Glendale 
died on January 5, 2004 at the age of 70. 
He was the beloved husband of Elenore, 
devoted mother of Peggy Peterczak, 
dear sister of Edna Broker;
also survived by many nieces and nephews.
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
officiated by Reverend Thomas Green,
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

PHILOMENA DEL PRIORE 
of Brooklyn 
died on December 27, 2004 at the age of 81. 
A native of Naples, Italy, 
she was the beloved wife of Gerard, 
devoted mother of Gerard, John and Louise Williams, 
dear sister of John Testa, Washington Testa and Josephine Williams. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church,
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

STEVE J. OTTATI 
died on January 4, 2004 at the age of 91. 
He was the husband of the late Minnie, 
devoted father of Joseph, Michael and MaryAnn Marsico, 
dear grandfather of Steven, Joseph, John, Patricia and Domenica, 
great-grandfather of Marisa, Matthew and Victoria. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church,
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN H. BOTH, Jr., 
of Maspeth 
died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 88. 
He was the beloved husband of Marion, 
devoted father of Bruce Both and Linda Lyerly, 
dear brother of Henry and Thomas, 
fond grandfather of Jessica.
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
officiated by Reverend Pastor Ross,
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

DETLEF A. SCHMIDT 
of Forest Hills 
died on December 30, 2004 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Maithili, 
dear brother of Elisabeth Meier.
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

BERT ECKERMANN 
died on December 30, 2004 at the age of 78. 
He was the beloved husband of Alma, 
devoted father of Lorraine Goldberg. 
He was a World War II Marine Corp veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church,
Interment in Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Mount Sinai, New York. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE J. SCHIAVI 
of Glendale 
died on January 5, 2004 at the age of 66. 
A native of Rochester, New York, 
she was the beloved wife of Benjamin J. Sr., 
devoted mother of Benjamin J. Jr., and Rachel M. Maynor, 
dear sister of Arthur Giordano and Lena Evans;
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church,
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

HELEN CARULLI 
of Brooklyn 
died on January 2, 2004 at the age of 89. 
A native of Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, 
she was the widow of the late Lawrence, 
devoted mother of Nancy and Lawrence Carulli and Patricia Zaccaro;
also survived by seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church,
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

CLARA HALL 
of Seaford, Long Island 
died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 90. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was a longtime resident
of Ridgewood who resided on Palmetto Street and on Menahan Street. 
She was the widow of the late James, 
daughter of the late Clara Wunderlich and John J. Sinski, 
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert J., James J., Jean and Anthony Vitale, 
dear sister and sister-in-law of John T., and Nina Sinski, 
fond grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Nicholas and Lucille Vitale, Maria and Michael Walsh, 
	Barbara and William Hunt, Theresa and Thomas Finley, 
great-grandmother of Anthony and Dominick Vitale, Andrea and Jonathan Walsh, Erin, 
	Sean and Patrick Hunt, Margaret Claire and Abigail Finley.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Rose of Lima Church, Massapequa, Long Island,
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

RICHARD GUARDINO 
of Ridgewood 
died on January 1, 2004 at the age of 64. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the husband of the late Barbara, 
devoted father of James, Joseph, Peter, Stephen and Richard Guardino and Rita LoPiccolo;
also survived by nine grandchildren. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann,
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

HELEN NANGLE 
of Howard Beach 
died on January 1, 2004 at the age of 90. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late John;
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen Church,
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

LUIS MEDINA 
of Brooklyn 
died on January 1, 2004 at the age of 81. 
A native of Las Marias, Puerto Rico
He was the 
devoted father of Eneida Barone, Christ, Luis, Jason and Betania Medina and Ivel Medina Cruz;
also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann,
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

DAISY V. DAMES 
of Queens 
died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She is survived by her children, grandchildren and friends. 
Bethlehem Church, 89-45 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill.

The Week of January 15, 2004
ROBERT SCHAEFER 
was the beloved husband of Marie,
devoted father of Robert, Kenneth, Debbie Powis, Marianne Xenakis and Patti Spring; 
also survived by nine grandchildren. 
He was a World War II veteran. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

ANTHONY SASSO
died at the age of 85. 
He was the husband of the late Josephine,
devoted father of the late Don and Jennifer Garufi; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CARMINE J. TOMASULO
died on January 5, 2004 at the age of 74. 
He was the husband of the late Gilda,
devoted father of Glenn, Gene and Gary, father-in-law of Donna and Denise, 
dear brother of Joseph and Richard; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNA OPPERMAN
died on January 10, 2004. 
She was the widow of the late Matthew,
devoted mother of Mary Hock, Thomas, Patricia and Matthew, Jr. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

HELEN SANKO
died on January 10, 2004. 
She was the devoted mother of Susan Sanko. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

GUSTAV WEGNER was the beloved husband of Maria (nee Taus),
devoted father of Frank, Peter, father-in-law of Darlene, 
dear brother and brother-in-law of Albert and Mary, 
fond grandfather of Matthew and Kristen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered on January 9, 2004 at Sacred Heart Church, 
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hillebrand Funeral Home, 63-17 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

PETER ARRIGHETTI 
of Staten Island, 
formerly of Ridgewood,
died on January 1, 2004. 
He was the husband of the late Cathryn,
devoted father of Peter, Robert, Larry and Kathleen Healy, 
dear brother of Ella, Catherine, Hazel and Lydia; 
also survived by seven grandchildren, 
six great-grandchildren; 
five nieces and nephews, seven great-nieces and nephews and 
six great-great-nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Child Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

CLARA HALL 
of Seaford, Long Island
died on December 31, 2004 at the age of 90. 
A native of Brooklyn, she was a longtime resident
of Ridgewood who resided on Palmetto Street and on Menahan Street. 
She was the widow of the late James, daughter of the late Clara Wunderlich and John J. Sinski,
devoted mother of Robert J., and James J. Hall, and Jean Vitale, 
mother-in-law of Anthony Vitale, 
dear sister and sister-in-law of John T., and Nina Sinski, 
fond grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Nicholas and Lucille Vitale, Maria and Michael Walsh, 
Barbara and William Hunt, Theresa and Thomas Finley, 
great-grandmother of Anthony and Dominick Vitale, Andrea and Jonathan Walsh, Erin, 
Sean and Patrick Hunt, Margaret Claire and Abigail Finley. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Rose of Lima Church, Massapequa, Long Island, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Massapequa Funeral Home, South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, Long Island.

HERBERT J. GROHBRUGGE 
of Glendale
died on January 5, 2004 at the age of 70. 
He was the beloved husband of Elenore,
devoted father of Peggy Peterczak, 
dear brother of Edna Broker; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Thomas Green, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

PHYLLIS (Mena) CROCE
died on January 6, 2004 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Salvatore,
devoted mother of Phyllis Ferrara and mother-in-law of Frank, 
dear grandmother of Madeline, Maria and Gina, 
great-grandmother of Paul, Carissa, Christian, Jillian, Nicholas and Adriana. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Christ the King Church, 
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIANNA EVOLA
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 78. 
She was the beloved wife of Faro,
devoted mother of Joseph, 
dear sister and sister-in-law of Joseph and Helen E. Malpigli, 
fond aunt of Margaret, Frank and Helen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
Entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROBERT A. DUNBAR
died on January 8, 2004 at the age of 71. 
He was the beloved husband of Jean,
devoted father of Robert and Maryann, 
dear brother of Marie Morrison, Richard and the late Joseph and Charles, 
fond grandfather of Stefanie and Joseph. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church, 
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MANUEL I. ROBAINA
died on January 9, 2004 at the age of 78. 
He was the beloved husband of Maria Rosa,
devoted father of Elizabeth, David and Carlos, 
dear grandfather of Oscar, Elly and Manuel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church, 
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK SHAUGHNESSY 
of Whitney Point, New York, 
formerly of Glendale and Ridgewood, 
died on January 4, 2004. 
He was the husband of the late Rose, 
dear brother of Charles
of Ridgewood, brother-in-law of Frank Ruf, 
dear uncle of Christopher and Gregory; 
also survived by six grand-nephews and nieces. 
A U.S. Navy Seebee during World War II
He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7336, 
and Teamsters Union 707 and 807. 
Graveside military services were held at Calverton National Cemetery,
Sedlock Funeral Home, 161 Clinton Street, Binghamton, New York.

DR. BRONIUS NEMICKAS 
died on January 12, 2004 at the age of 95. 
He was the devoted father of Bronius, Kestutis and Jurgis. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GLADYS BATALITZKY 
of Ridgewood 
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 82. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the widow of the late Henry, 
devoted mother of Marilyn, Violet, Janet, Henry and Richard; 
also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CORNELIA MAIER 
of Ridgewood 
died on January 7, 2004 at the age of 76. 
A native of Ratag, Romania, 
she was the widow of the late Ioan, 
devoted mother of Monica Maier, 
dear sister of Gheorghe Jakob. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, 
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JON DRAKSIN of Cliffside Park, New Jersey
died on January 6, 2004 at the age of 36. 
A native of Vladimirovac, Yugoslavia
He was the loving son of Dimitre and Rakila, 
dear brother of Peter. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu, 
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

ISABELLE OEHLER 
of Glendale
died on January 10, 2004 at the age of 90. 
A native of Carbondale, Pennsylvania, 
she was the widow of the late Lawrence,
devoted mother of Lawrence, Margaret Orlando and Mary Ann Zani, 
dear sister of Agnes Geraci; 
also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church, 
Interment in the Cemetery of Evergreens. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ADAM J. ROTH of Middle Village
died on January 10, 2004 at the age of 67. 
A native of Werbas, Yugoslavia
He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth (nee Diel),
devoted father and father-in-law of Elisabeth and Andy Burzynski and Rosemary and Tony Famighetti, 
dear brother of Fritz Roth, brother-in-law of Erika Roth and Jack, Betty and Connie Diel, 
dear son-in-law of Elisabeth Diel, 
fond grandfather of Alexander, Nikolas and Anthony; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
He was a member and honorary president of the Danube Swabien Youth and Aid Society. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter, 
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.


The Week of January 22, 2004
ADELGUNDE HOLST 
of Glendale
died on January 17, 2004 at the age of 97. 
A native of Bavaria, Germany, 
she was the widow of the late Ernst,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Renate and the late George Dumbach 
of Glendale and Alma and Joseph Delia of Hershey, Pennsylvania, 
dear grandmother of Kevin Dumbach, Karen Delia, Richard Delia, Ellen Stacom and Diane Coy, 
grandmother-in-law of Peter Stacom and Gary Coy, great-grandmother of Taylor, Thomas, Devin, Peter, 
Gillian and Justice. 
She was predeceased by sixteen brothers and sisters. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

HERMAN STEINS 
of Glendale
died on January 15, 2004 at the age of 95. 
The proprietor of Herman’s Shoe Repair located on 67th Street for 49 years
He was the devoted father of Richard and Dorothea. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend David Stevens
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

CAROL E. WOELFEL 
of Glendale
died on January 17, 2004 at the age of 61. 
She was the devoted mother of Daniel and Lauren. 
Trinity Lutheran Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ALEXANDER PASCALIDIS
died on January 14, 2004. 
He was the devoted father of Cristina Pascalidis. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JAMES F. RYAN, Jr.
died on January 18, 2004. 
He was the son of the late James F., and Elizabeth, 
dear cousin of Anna M. Lewis. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 
followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

HUBERT LAU-QUAN
died on January 18, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Avis. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DOMINICK GIANMARINO
died on January 16, 2004 at the age of 72. 
He was the beloved husband of Rose,
devoted father of John, Dominick, Louis and William; 
also survived by nine grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

ALLEN J. EMIG
died on January 18, 2004 at the age of 64. 
He was the beloved husband of Gale,
devoted father of Allyson, 
loving son of Lillian and the late Arthur, 
dear brother of Kenneth and the late Arthur A. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

ROSE M. MOSEMAN
died on January 16, 2004 at the age of 91. 
She was the widow of the late Robert, 
dear aunt of Gary Malone and Michael Buonaiuto. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

JOHN LABATE
died on January 15, 2004 at the age of 92. 
He was the beloved husband of Margie,
devoted father of Maria Boyd, Vera Petrizzi and Guy; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ELEANOR BIGELOW-BRIGLIO
died on January 12, 2004 at the age of 85. 
She was the dear sister of Howard Briglio, 
fond aunt of Robert Briglio. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

LUCY MURRAY
died on January 14, 2004 at the age of 82. 
She was the widow of the late Matthew,
devoted mother of MaryAnne Majeski and Linda Rodriguez, 
mother-in-law of Robert and Jerry, 
dear grandmother of James, Brian, Andrea, Amanda and Rachel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANDREW ALONGE
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 89. 
He was the beloved husband of Josephine,
devoted father of Genevieve Wiseman, Andrea Alonge Guzman, Josephine Alonge Smyth 
and Janine Alonge Rodriguez, 
dear brother of Vivian Montante, Salvatore and Angela SanGiorgio, 
fond grandfather of Janine, Anthony, Andrew, Michael, Antonio and Vincent. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE BRANCACCIO
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 97. 
She was the widow of the late Pietro,
devoted mother of Lina Peragine, mother-in-law of Frank, 
dear sister of Angelina Romita, 
fond grandmother of Maria, Rosa, Anna and Piera, 
great-grandmother of Frank, Amanda, Areanna, Alina, Alivia, Ricky and Samantha. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Church
Interment in the Cemetery of Modugno, Italy. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIANNA EVOLA
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 78. 
She was the beloved wife of Faro,
devoted mother of Joseph, 
dear sister of Joseph Malpigli, sister-in-law of Helen E. Malpigli, 
fond aunt of Margaret, Frank and Helen. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
followed by entombment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY ELLEN HILL
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 101. 
She was the widow of the late Clemens,
devoted mother of Mary Ellen, mother-in-law of William Rogers, 
dear grandmother of Amy and Moira. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRIEDA TSCHINKEL 
of Glendale
died on January 18, 2004 at the age of 83. 
A native of Oberwetzenbach, Slovenia, she was the
devoted mother of Helmut and Gertrude, 
dear sister of Alois Wittine, Helen Spreitzer and Emma Laussegger; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

BETTY DIEL 
of Bethpage
died on January 17, 2004 at the age of 60. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
she was the beloved wife of Jakob,
devoted mother of Betty Maierle, Cindy Portela and Jack Diel, 
dear sister of Erna Davis; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Miller
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

WILLIAM FREEL
of Ridgewood
died on January 14, 2004 at the age of 83. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the husband of the late Flora,
devoted father of Jacqueline Freel-Scoma and Regina D’Angelo; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

MARIA TOADER 
of Glendale
died on January 15, 2004 at the age of 73. 
A native of Transylvania, Romania, 
she was the beloved wife of Ioan. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

The Week of January 29, 2004
FRANK BUONOMO
died on January 21, 2004 at the age of 86. 
He was the beloved husband of Louise,
devoted father of Carl DeAngelo and Lorraine DeAngelo, 
dear brother of Marcellino, Joseph, Michael and Rose Lintner, 
fond grandfather of Kim, Dana and Andrew, great-grandfather of Kody. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CATHERINE MARKIEWICZ
died on January 24, 2004 at the age of 76. 
She was the widow of the late Chester,
devoted mother of Catherine Healey and Daniel, 
mother-in-law of Charles and Eleanor, 
dear sister of Daniel Shaw, 
fond grandmother of Brendan, Kathleen and Brian Healey. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

WILLIAM F. KELLY 
of Maspeth
died on January 18, 2004 at the age of 92. 
He was the husband of the late Lillian C. (nee Bedell),
devoted father of Margaret Gress and William, 
dear grandfather of Thomas, Kathleen, Ellen and Stephen, great-grandfather of Matthew, 
Tara, Thomas and Shannon. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH PALMIERI
died on January 21, 2004 at the age of 60. 
He was the beloved husband of Carmela,
devoted father of Vito, Jack and Cathy, 
dear brother of Antonio, Nick, Joan and Lisa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anastasia Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGARET M. PETERS
died on January 17, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the devoted mother of Ronald. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Terence Weber of Trinity-St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 
interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE A. FALCO
died on January 20, 2004 at the age of 81. 
She was the devoted mother of Ursula DiStefano and Nick. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

PHILIP TRUBIA
died on January 23, 2004. 
He was the devoted father of Michael, Thomas, Celeste and Christine, 
beloved companion of Ursula. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WILLIAM HARRIETT
died on January 24, 2004. 
He was the devoted father of Vivian Harriett. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WALTER K. FREUND 
of Valley Stream, Long Island and Highmount, New Jersey, 
formerly of Ridgewood-Glendale,
died on January 22, 2004 at the age of 65. 
A native of Yugoslavia
He was the beloved fiance of Darinka Muskan,
devoted nephew of Konrad and Maria Stein, Katherine Sandles and Barbara Munz, 
son of the late Margaret Kuhns of Glendale, 
dear cousin of Angelika Weimann, Michael and Regina Munz and Warner Gerhard and Elizabeth Stein. 
George Werst Funeral Home, a Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

NATALIE G. HAYES 
of Glendale
died on January 22, 2004 at the age of 93. 
She was the dear sister of Eileen M. Sadler and Jeanne N. Prine; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

DOROTHY S. UNTERREINER 
of Cary, North Carolina
died on January 17, 2004 at the age of 72. 
A native of Queens, 
she was the beloved wife of John C.,
devoted mother of Leeann Hearl, Janine Bowlin and John C.; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Michael Church
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

RICHARD CONROY
died on January 15, 2004 at the age of 43. 
He was the beloved husband of Susan, 
loving son of Irma, 
dear brother of Raymond Bindrum, son-in-law of Jean and Fred Odenburg and Arthur Moore, 
fond uncle of Stephen Moore, Justin Cruz and Jordan Cruz. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

MARIA ACHIM
died on January 22, 2004 at the age of 75. 
She was the devoted mother of Mariana. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Father Vasile Dascalescu
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

HELEN PFUNDSTEIN
died on January 25, 2004 at the age of 92. Formerly 
of Glendale, she was the
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Reverend George A., Jack A. and Mary Ann; Adam J. and Donna, 
dear grandmother of Debra and Michael DeChristafaro and Laura and Claudio Shardonofski. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Ann Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

TINKA TITTI 
of Flushing
died on January 22, 2004 at the age of 103. 
A native of Cervenka, Yugoslavia, 
she was the widow of the late Lorenz; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

MAX RAPP 
of Flushing
died on January 20, 2004 at the age of 99. 
A native of Germany
He was the husband of the late Luise,
devoted father of George, John, Bernard and Richard, 
dear brother of Otto and Fridolin in Germany, 
fond uncle of Sister Clara Cecilia; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
He was a member of the Miraculous Medal Holy Name Society and the Catholic Kolping Society. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MATTEO MANNINO
of Ridgewood
died on January 25, 2004 at the age of 89. 
A native of Italy
He was the husband of the late Vincenza,
devoted father of Joseph and Carmelina Mannino, 
dear brother of Lucia Musso; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

EMMA JURAN
of Ridgewood
died on January 24, 2004 at the age of 91. 
A native of Otterbach, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late John,
devoted mother of Emma Scheiber, Lillian Kropf and John Juran; 
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of February 5, 2004
MARIA E. MATEUS
died on January 29, 2004 at the age of 95. 
She was the devoted mother of Frank. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ALBERTA URBAITES
died on January 28, 2004 at the age of 87. 
She was the devoted mother of Michael. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

KATHE STEINCKE
died on January 26, 2004 at the age of 94. 
She was the devoted mother of Henry, Peter and Margaret. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

JOHN VAGIUNIC
died on January 25, 2004 at the age of 49. 
He was the beloved husband of Dobrila,
devoted father of Sasha and David, 
dear brother of Maria and Elaina. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

AGNES M. ABBOTT
died on January 25, 2004 at the age of 96. 
She was the devoted mother of John and Kathleen; 
also survived by three grandchildren. Interment was in St. John Cemetery
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CLARA RAGONES
died on January 27, 2004 at the age of 99. 
She was the devoted mother of Emil. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Spirit Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

OSVALDO SANTIAGO
died on January 28, 2004. 
He was the loving son of Osvaldo, Sr. and Pilar, 
dear brother of Jose. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Barbara Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSEPH A. FINK
died on January 30, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Ruth,
devoted father of Patricia Murtha, Kathleen Metz and Michael Fink; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

JENNIE MATUSEWICZ 
of Elmhurst
died on January 30, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Frank,
devoted mother of Jean Artese and Elaine Romano, 
dear grandmother of Donna, Joseph and Susan, great-grandmother of Michael. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FERDINAND (Freddy) TALIERCIO
died on January 29, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the dear brother of Michela, Ralph and the late Vincent and Maria Grazia, 
fond uncle of Joey, Patrick, Lisa Dettling, Joseph, Vincent and AnneMarie; 
also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

VINCENT P. WADE
died on January 27, 2004 at the age of 23. 
He was the loving son of Ernest and Cecilia, 
dear brother of KeriAnn Donohue and Michael and Sean and Jessica Wade; 
also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

THOMAS G. MARRON
died on January 27, 2004 at the age of 89. 
He was the dear uncle of Robert and Thomas Marron and Gary, John and Paul Ryan. 
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Mary Queen of Heaven Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN BARCOSKY
died on January 26, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the dear brother of Sophie (Pat) Makarok. 
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANDREW ALONGE
died on January 11, 2004 at the age of 89. 
He was the beloved husband of Josephine,
devoted father of Genevieve Alonge, Andrea Alonge Guzman, Josephine Alonge Smyth 
and Janine Alonge Rodriguez, 
dear brother of Vivian Montante, Salvatore and Angela SanGiorgio, 
dear grandfather of Janine, Anthony, Andrew, Michael, Antonio and Vincent. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SOPHIE PETSCHAUER 
of Woodhaven
died on January 26, 2004 at the age of 84. 
A native of Massern, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late John,
devoted mother of Edna Yonke and Marian Pando, mother-in-law of Wolfgang and Wilfred, 
dear grandmother of Christina and Katherine. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

CARMEN WARREN 
of Brooklyn
died on February 3, 2004 at the age of 64. 
A native of Lares, Puerto Rico, 
she was the widow of the late Eddie,
devoted mother of Lillian and Dede, 
loving daughter of Inocencia Lopez. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Rosedale Cemetery.

CARMEN POPESCU
of Ridgewood
died on January 24, 2004 at the age of 60. 
A native of Bucharest, Romania, she was the
devoted mother of Claudia, 
dear sister of Gratiana. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

NICOLA RUSOVAN
of Ridgewood
died on January 29, 2004 at the age of 72. 
A native of Banovo-Selo, Yugoslavia
He was the beloved husband of Cathrina,
devoted father of John and Kathy, father-in-law of Barbara, 
dear grandfather of Chasity, Ashley, Tanya, Sonia and the late Chris; 
also survived by four great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

The Week of February 12, 2004
HELEN BEISEL
died on February 4, 2004 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of William. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EDITH ECKMAN
died on February 5, 2004 at the age of 78. 
She was the dear cousin of Jeanne Klotz. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

WILLIAM B. CARSTAIRS
died on February 5, 2004 at the age of 61. 
He was the beloved husband of Gina,
devoted father of Denise Freidah. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.
 
MARIE L. KELLER
died on February 6, 2004. 
She was the beloved wife of George H.,
devoted mother of Carol M. Zipfel. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

FERDINAND (Freddy) TALIERCIO
died on January 29, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the dear brother of Michela, Ralph and the late Vincent and Maria Grazia, 
fond uncle of Joey, Patrick, Lisa Dettling, Joseph, Vincent and AnneMarie; 
also survived by numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH (JR) MICCICHE
died on February 3, 2004 at the age of 55. 
He was the beloved life partner of Eleen Peterson,
devoted father of Joseph, Danielle, Anthony and Christina, 
dear brother of John, Philly and Robby, 
fond grandfather of Mia Francesca; 
also survived by many friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

NATALIE KELTY
died on February 6, 2004 at the age of 84. 
She was the beloved wife of Anthony,
devoted mother of Gerald and Roger, 
dear sister of John Dabrowski, 
fond grandmother of Christian, Cassandra and Tamara, great-grandmother of Fallon, Austin and Tyler. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CRISTINA IZZO
died on February 8, 2004 at the age of 92. 
She was the loving mother of Tommaso, mother-in-law of Connie. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

WALTER K. FREUND 
of Valley Stream, Long Island and Highmount, New York, 
formerly of Ridgewood and Glendale,
died on January 22, 2004 at the age of 65. 
A native of Yugoslavia
He was the beloved fiance of Darinka Muskan,
devoted nephew of Konrad and Maria Stein, Katherine Sandles and Barbara Munz, 
son of the late Margaret Kuhns of Glendale, 
dear cousin of Angelika Weimann, Michael and Regina Munz and Warner Gerhard and Elizabeth Stein. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

GEORGE BONGE
of Ridgewood
died on February 7, 2004 at the age of 65. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the beloved husband of Kathleen,
devoted father of Debra Messina and Donna Leccese, 
dear brother of Helen and Daniel Bonge; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
He was a U.S. Navy veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ADOLF HUTTER 
of Middle Village
died on February 6, 2004 at the age of 75. 
A native of Ploesch, Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Frieda,
devoted father of Maria Hutter Ondrejack, Evelyn Hutter and Heidi Puc, 
dear brother of Berta Spreitzer, Rosa Samida, Frieda Steinacker, Emma Stiene and Erika Meditz, 
dear grandfather of Kristin, Lauren and Erik Ondrejack and Lindsey and Oakley Puc. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

EDWARD WALPOLE 
of Howard Beach
died on February 7, 2004 at the age of 67. 
A native of New York
He was the husband of the late Corinne,
devoted father of Karen Freeman, Joan Walpole, Patricia Torres, Catherine Ortiz, Corinne Karen, 
James and Edward Walpole, 
dear brother of Veronica Murray, Mary Cerruti, Joseph and John; 
also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
He was a U. S. Air Force veteran. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

EMMA MAUSSER
of Ridgewood
died on February 9, 2004 at the age of 100. 
A native of Palom, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late Rudolph,
devoted mother of Olga Krisch and Sophie Hoefinger; 
also survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE TROIA of New York
died on February 8, 2004 at the age of 92. 
A native of Carini, Sicily, Italy, 
she was the widow of the late Rosario,
devoted mother of Grace Santoro, John and Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Edmund Church, 
followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of February 19, 2004
MADELINE LATHAM 
of Bellerose
died on February 11, 2004 at the age of 93. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Leonard,
devoted mother of Lenore, Leslie and the late Marie Onolfi; 
also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
She was a member of the United Methodist Church 
of Glendale. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Reverend David Stevens. Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery,
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANNA STALZER 
of Glendale
died on February 12, 2004 at the age of 95. 
A native of Katzendorf, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late Rudolf,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Diana M. and Ferdinand Rogel, 
dear sister of Josefa Roethel, Antonia Haubensak, Albina Wittine and Frieda Tomitz, 
dear grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Linda M. and Ted Pryor and William F. and Krista Rogel, 
fond great-grandmother of Christopher, Dennis and Matthew Pryor and Valerie and Julie Rogel; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PHILIP F. SUBLICH
died on February 16, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Harriet,
devoted father of Paul, Kathleen Hoefer and Maribeth, 
dear brother of Frances Ganley. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

STELLA STRUSE
died on February 13, 2004. 
She was the widow of the late Joseph V. Sr.,
devoted mother of Charles, Kathleen Johnson, Joseph, Jr., John and Pat; 
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.

ELIZABETH V. FITZGERALD
died on February 10, 2004 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of James; 
also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Spirit Church in Garden City Park
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GEORGE J. KAYSER
died on February 14, 2004 at the age of 72. 
He was the beloved husband of Loretta Ann,
devoted father of George and Laurie Hanrahan, 
dear father-in-law of Dennis Hanrahan and Bridget Kayser, 
fond grandfather of Christine, Phillip, Ryan, Shane and Daniel. 
He was a member of the Senior League at Woodhaven Lanes. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, 
followed by entombment in Queen of All Saints Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY T. BOWERS
died on February 12, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted mother of Frances Hughes and Charles; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARIA C. FRANQUI
died on February 10, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the beloved wife of George,
devoted mother of Carmen Marin; 
also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

GEORGE P. PARODI
died on February 11, 2004 at the age of 85. A World War II veteran
He was the son of the late Vincent and Benedicta, brother of the late Thomas V. Parodi. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

AMELIA NAPOLITANO
died on February 16, 2004 at the age of 80. 
She was the beloved wife of Salvatore,
devoted mother of Joann Arroyo Napolitano, Alphonse and the late Barbara, 
dear sister of Rafaella Cotignola, 
fond mother-in-law of Raymond, 
dear grandmother of Christian Arroyo. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Vincent de Paul Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HARRIET STAIB
died on February 10, 2004 at the age of 95. 
She was the widow of the late William,
devoted mother of William, Richard, Frank, Charlotte Ames and the late Olga; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH SANTAROMITA
died on February 12, 2004 at the age of 71. 
He was the beloved husband of Erica, 
dear nephew of Ann Tropiano, 
fond brother-in-law of Erna Lehner; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

RICHARD EISENZOPF
of Ridgewood
died on February 11, 2004 at the age of 90. 
A native of Hohenegg, Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth,
devoted father of Egon, 
dear brother of Paula Koestner, Heinrich and Alois; 
also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
He was the past vice-president of the Gottschee Relief Association. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIE YONKE of East Northport and Ridgewood
died on February 16, 2004 at the age of 89. 
A native of Seele, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the beloved wife of Louis,
devoted mother of Louis and Rudolf, 
dear sister of Caroline Lackner and Rudolfine Kropf; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ADOLF HUTTER 
of Middle Village
died on February 6, 2004 at the age of 75. 
A native of Ploesch, Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Frieda,
devoted father of Maria Hutter Ondrejack, Evelyn Hutter and Heidi Puc, 
dear brother of Berta Spreitzer, Rosa Samida, Frieda Steinacker, Emma Stiene and Erika Meditz, 
dear grandfather of Kristin, Lauren and Erik Ondrejack and Lindsey and Oakley Puc. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of February 26, 2004
MARY RAGUSA
died on February 21, 2004 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late James,
devoted mother of Thomas Ragusa and Annette Buividas, 
dear grandmother of Thomas, Peter and Ann, 
great-grandmother of Jenna and Claire. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE F. SAUNDERS
died on February 21, 2004 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late John,
devoted mother of Robert and Carlton, mother-in-law of Lala, 
dear sister of Tony and Esther Fastuca, 
fond grandmother of Camilla and Darren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SYLVIA VELTRY
died on February 20, 2004 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late Frank,
devoted mother of Linda Valenti, Frank and Kathleen Hebel, 
mother-in-law of Anthony, Beth and Donald, 
dear grandmother of Anthony, Christine, Lauren, Stephanie and Donald, 
great-grandmother of Bryan and Nicholas, 
fond sister-in-law of Irma Roth. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Mother of Jesus Church
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANCIS J. CONNORS
died on February 21, 2004 at the age of 76. 
He was the husband of the late Catherine,
devoted father of Eileen Vonness and Michael; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
He was a World War II veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Church of the Nativity
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY ZAKOS
died on February 17, 2004 at the age of 87. 
She was the companion of Nick,
devoted aunt of Eva and John Popielarczyk. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

MARY GIBBONS (nee Boyle)
died on February 15, 2004 at the age of 58. 
She was the beloved wife of George,
devoted mother of Georgie, Siobhan, Brendan, Eamon, Maureen and Bernadette; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANGEL CARMONA
died on February 13, 2004 at the age of 69. 
He was the devoted father of Lisa Marie and Angel. 
Interment was in Calverton National Cemetery
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOMINICK ANCESCHI
of Ridgewood
died on February 16, 2004 at the age of 72. 
A native of Turi Bari, Italy
He was the dear brother of Rosaria and Frank Anceschi. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MANUEL MEJIA 
of Brooklyn
died on February 22, 2204 at the age of 60. 
A native of New York
He was the loving son of Manuel J. Mejia and Margarita Otero, 
dear brother of Mercedes Hernandez. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

WALTER HEREDIA 
of Brooklyn
died on February 19, 2004 at the age of 46. 
A native of Paute, EcuadorHe was the
devoted father of Rita, Hector, Lourdes and Waleska, 
loving son of Hector Heredia and Rita Prieto. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John the Baptist Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANN DiGIOVANNA 
of Long Island City
died on February 22, 2004 at the age of 89. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the dear aunt of Carol Clark. 
Religious services were held at graveside in New Montifiore Cemetery, 
officiated by Rabbi Stephen Dresner. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.
 
MARIUS GRIGORE FLOREA 
of Mount Pleasant, Texas
died on February 15, 2004 at the age of 34. 
He was a member of the Detective Bureau of the New York City Police Department. 
A native of Ploiesti, Romania
He was the beloved husband of Louisa Oakenell-Florea,
devoted father of Robert and Brendan, 
loving son of Stefan Florea and Viviana Ionescu, 
dear brother of Antonela Barger. Religious Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 
officiated by Reverend Viorel Dimitrescu
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOAN E. FISHMAN (nee DECKER) 
of Linden, New Jersey, formerly of Elmhurst,
died on February 13, 2004 at the age of 76. 
She was the widow of the late Gilbert F.,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joanne E. and Francis J. Blahuta and William F. 
and Rosemarie Fishman, of New Jersey, 
dear sister and sister-in-law of Patricia C. and Frederick C. Rufle of Middle Village, 
fond grandmother of Jennifer, Kristen, and Frank Blahuta III, Stephanie and Gregory Fishman, 
fond aunt of Stephen and Brian Rufle. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church, South Plainfield, New Jersey
Interment in St. Gertrude’s Cemetery, Colonia, New Jersey. 
McCriskin Home For Funerals, South Plainfield, New Jersey.

ANNA VERDERBER 
of Glendale
died on February 23, 2004 at the age of 95. 
A native of Remergrund, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the dear sister of Florian Surge, Irma Lefholtz, Albina Winding, 
dear aunt of Karl, Lili, Walter and Elaine Surge; 
also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of March 4, 2004
OTTO W. TOMPKINS
died on February 27, 2004 at the age of 89. 
He was the husband of the late Theresa. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

SANDRA CATANESE
died on February 25, 2004 at the age of 64. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony,
devoted mother of Louis. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ALOIS ZIMMERMANN of Rensselaer, New York, formerly of Middle Village,
died on February 20, 2004 at the age of 77. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Maria (nee Kracker),
devoted father of Lisa and John, 
dear grandfather of Melissa and Heather. 
W. J. Lyons Funeral Home, Rensselaer, New York.

PHILIP P. DAVANZO
died on February 26, 2004 at the age of 74. 
He was the beloved husband of Marie,
devoted father of Jennifer and Deborah, 
dear grandfather of Alexis, Kristen and Joey. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transifguration Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

LARRY “DUKE” ARCIPOWSKI
died on February 27, 2004 at the age of 63. 
He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Joan and Anthony Pidala and Kenneth and Eileen Arcipowski, 
dear uncle of Anthony, Michael, MaryAnn and Kenneth, great-uncle of Robert, Michael, 
Stephanie and Michael Brendon. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK A. CAMODEO, Sr.,
died on February 28, 2004 at the age of 77. 
He was the beloved husband of Anna,
devoted father of Frank and Peter, father-in-law of Anjanie and Shirley, 
dear brother of Mary Gerani and Leonard Camodeo, 
fond grandfather of Francisco and Peter, Jr. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

KATHLEEN FARRELL
died on February 29, 2004 at the age of 62. 
She was the beloved wife of Michael,
devoted mother of Michael and Maureen, 
dear grandmother of Ariana, Deidra and Niamh; 
also survived by numerous brothers and sisters. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOSEPH R. PAPA
died on March 1, 2004 at the age of 95. 
He was the beloved husband of Anna,
devoted father of Barbara Young, 
dear brother of Louise Friscia, Theresa Russo and Anna Purvis, 
dear grandfather of Fred and Susan, great-grandfather of Carter and Joseph; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

STANLEY VESEL, 
formerly of Glendale,
died on February 20, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Barbara,
devoted father and father-in-law of Ricky and Lynn, 
dear brother of Jack. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

MARILYN KRAMER 
of Glendale
died on March 1, 2004. 
She was the daughter of the late Helen Kramer, 
dear sister and sister-in-law of Joan Burger, Rudolph and Audrey Kramer, Carol Kramer, 
Grace and William Fuchs, Dolores and Alan Fischell; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
She was a former employee of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. 
Entombment was in St. John Cemetery
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JULIA SPANG 
of Brooklyn
died on February 24, 2004 at the age of 78. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Donald,
devoted mother of Gail Vega, Donald Spang, Linda Paulauskas, Donna Paulauskas and Diane Coar; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WILLIAM BONELLI 
of Staten Island
died on February 21, 2004 at the age of 76. 
A native of New YorkHe was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Religious services were held at graveside, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

STEVAN CRNOSELJANSKI
of Ridgewood
died on February 25, 2004 at the age of 44. 
A native of Deliblato, Yugoslavia
He was the loving son of Petar and Ana, 
dear brother of Slavica Nenadovic. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Fr. Djokan
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

LINDA FISCHER
of Ridgewood
died on February 26, 2004 at the age of 56. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Philip,
devoted mother of Laura Fischer. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KATHARINA KILTZ 
of Glendale
died on February 29, 2004 at the age of 70. 
She was a native of Werbas, Yugoslavia. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

The Week of March 11, 2004
FRIEDA TOMITZ 
of Glendale
died on March 2, 2004 at the age of 85. 
A native of Katzendorf, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late Joseph,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Joseph and Joan Tomitz and Mary Ann and Ed Karbiner, 
dear sister of Albina Wittine, Sophie Roethel and Toni Haubensak, 
fond grandmother of Lisa, Kevin, Denise and Joseph. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VINCENT WINKLER
of Ridgewood
died on March 8, 2004 at the age of 81. 
A native of Maspeth
He was the beloved husband of Anna,
devoted father of John, Robert and Barbaranne, 
dear brother of Frances Schmitt, 
fond grandfather of Sharon, Charles, Courtney, Joanna, Ashley and James. 
Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

CARMELA M. RUSSO
died on March 6, 2004 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Patrick,
devoted mother of Patricia Safuto, Barbara Consalazio and John, 
mother-in-law of Anthony, Jeannie and the late , 
dear Philipsister of Anna Procyshyn, 
fond grandmother of Vincent, Patrick, Robert, Peter, John, John and Jennifer, 
great-grandmother of Tara, Julie, Dominck, Genna, Joseph, Angela and Anthony. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANNE P. KNAPIK
died on March 4, 2004 at the age of 85. 
She was the devoted mother of Kenneth Rozanski, Bruce Rozanski, Gary Rozanski, and Janice A. Brausch, 
mother-in-law of Michael, Maryann and Bebe, 
dear sister of John Knapik, Agnes DeStefano and Rose Knapik, 
fond grandmother of Jason, Teresa, Christopher, Kimberly, Sean, Dean and Matthew. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Blessed Sacrament Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

KATHLEEN STODDARD
died on February 22, 2004 at the age of 71. 
She was the devoted mother of Matthew, mother-in-law of Lorraine, 
dear sister of Mary Lou, sister-in-law of Dominick, 
dear grandmother of Matthew, Amanda, Matthew Joseph and Taylor Ann; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary’s Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HELEN SINATRA
died on March 1, 2004 at the age of 71. 
She was the devoted mother of Gary, Kathleen and Donna Manetta. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NITIN PARI
died on March 2, 2004 at the age of 49. 
He was the beloved husband of Prafulla. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

DORIS E. VALSECHI
died on March 3, 2004 at the age of 59. 
She was the beloved wife of Charles,
devoted mother of Charlie, Dennis and Bob, 
dear brother of Billy; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GUSTAVE D. HERRMANN 
of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, formerly
of Ridgewood and Glendale,
died on March 5, 2004 at the age of 91. 
A native of Ridgewood
He was the husband of his first wife, the late Elizabeth, 
and his second wife. the late Regina
He was the devoted father of John of Haines City, Florida, Charles of Lexington, Ohio, 
Ann Joy Hardy of Winter Haven, Florida, Veronica Romeo of Malabar, Florida, 
Clare Herrmann of Kennesaw, Georgia, and the late Lt. Gustave D., Jr. 
He was the brother of the late Anthony, Cornelius, Otto Jr., Mae Wachter, Isabel Quinn and Anna Herrmann; 
also survived by 13 grandchildren, 
26 great-grandchildren and 
two great-great-grandchildren. 
A graduate of the Catholic University of America and active in its alumni association
He was the vice-president of Otto Herrman, Inc. Industrial Hardware in Glendale for 40 years, 
past president of the Kiwanis Club of Ridgewood, 
former treasurer and 25-year trustee of Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, 
member of the Ocean Club of Forest Hills. 
member of the Port Saint Lucie Yacht Club, 
charter member of the Port Saint Lucie Elks Lodge #2658 BPOE and 
active in the ministry at Saint Lucie Catholic Church. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Saint Lucie Catholic Church
Interment in White City Cemetery, White City, Florida.

ANN F. MURPHY 
of New York City, 
formerly of Ridgewood,
died on March 7, 2004 at the age of 85. 
She was the devoted mother of Genevieve Hauer, Mariemichele Phillips and Joan and Stephen Clay, 
dear grandmother of James, Renee, Erik and Kim. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church, Westbury, Long Island. 
Cremation was private.

The Week of March 18, 2004
GORDANA RADOMIR
of Ridgewood
died on March 11, 2004 at the age of 52. 
A native of Novi Pazar, Yugoslavia, 
she was the beloved wife of Velizar,
devoted mother of Radomir, 
dear sister of Radoslavka and Dragica, daughter-in-law of Katay and Ljubo, 
sister-in-law of Dragan and Dragica. Interment was in Groblje Lesche, Beograd,
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

ELEANOR BAIOCCO 
of Oyster Bay, 
formerly of Glendale,
died on March 9, 2004 at the age of 82. 
She was the devoted mother of Richard A., Carol Veres and Jean Kirchner, 
dear sister of Betty Harrop, 
fond grandmother of Alex Baiocco, Matthew and Armanda Veres, Erick, Mark and Lauren Kirchner, 
great-grandmother of Teddy Cipolla and Paige Elizabeth Kirchner. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale. 
Donations can be made to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 
5 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050.

JOSEPHINE SCHWENDEL
died on March 10, 2004 at the age of 93. 
She was the dear sister of Catherine O’Loughlin; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

IRENE F. FARRELL
died on March 9, 2004 at the age of 61. 
She was the beloved wife of Thomas. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ANNETTE KELLEHER
died on March 12, 2004 at the age of 66. 
She was the beloved wife of John,
devoted mother of Christine, John, Michael and Jaqueline Ziemblicki, 
dear sister of Marion and Joan; 
also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. Raymond Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ALPHONSE NAPOLITANO
died on March 10, 2004 at the age of 57. 
He was the loving son of Salvatore and the late Amelia, 
dear brother of JoAnn Arroyo Napolitano and the late Barbara, 
fond brother-in-law of Raymond. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARION SPECHAR
of Ridgewood and Wallkill, New York,
died on March 10, 2004 at the age of 79. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Carl Virgilio Spechar,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Charles and his companion Gina, Albert and Suzan 
all of Long Island, Mariann and Charles Garrison Jr. of Wallkill and Barbara and Robert Sailer of Newburgh, 
dear sister of Theresa Otter of Maspeth, 
fond grandmother of Brandon, Chad, Carrie, Shane and Albert. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Charles Church, Gardiner, New York
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery, Gardiner, New York,
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Newburgh, New York.

STEPHEN A. BRANCATO 
of Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania,
died on March 7, 2004 at the age of 56. 
A native of Brooklyn and longtime resident of Queens
He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Lisena),
devoted father of Stephen C. A former member of Kiwanis Club of Glendale
He was an active member and served on the board of directors of Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 
and of the Italian Mutual Association. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthew Church, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Interment in Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. 
Memorial contributions can be made to Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, 
P.O. Box 144, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360.

BOGDAN JOVICIC 
of Poughkeepsie
died on March 13, 2004 at the age of 52. 
A native of Mjegosevo, Serbia
He was the loving son of Strahinja and Stana. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Backatopola Cemetery, Serbia.

ALOIS MAUSSER 
of Flemington, New Jersey,
died on March 13, 2004 at the age of 82. 
A native of Setch, Gottschee, Yugoslavia
He was the husband of the late Emilie,
devoted father of Karl, Arnold and Edwin, 
dear brother of Erna Kikel, Sophie Schager and Bernhard Mausser; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KATHARINA DINDINGER 
of Northampton, Pennsylvania,
died on March 9, 2004 at the age of 92. 
A native of Kisker, Yugoslavia, 
she was the widow of the late Adam, 
dear aunt of Renate Brosky, great-aunt of Lillie Brosky, 
sister-in-law of Margaret Liebmann. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

PETER JUNG 
of Acton, Massachusetts,
died on March 4, 2004 at the age of 85. 
A native of Feketisch, Yugoslavia
He was the husband of the late Catherine,
devoted father of Irene Osit and Elfrieda Byer; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Religious services were held at graveside, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgeiter
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery,
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ANTHONY H. SOLDINGER Sr.,
of Ridgewood
died on March 7, 2004 at the age of 61. 
A native of Maspeth
He was the beloved husband of Harriet,
devoted father of Anthony, Steven, Denise Lasalle and Dawn Cintron, 
dear brother of George, Arthur and Leona Latch; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EMILIA SUAREZ
of Ridgewood
died on March 3, 2004 at the age of 62. 
A native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, 
she was the beloved wife of Cecilio,
devoted mother of Elizabeth, Cecilia, Doris, Virginia, Nancy, Moritza, Jeanette and George; 
also survived by 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

ROBERT FIERO
of Ridgewood
died on March 2, 2004 at the age of 66. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the dear brother of Lester. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of March 25, 2004
ANNA M. HAHS 
of Middle Village
died on March 20, 2004 at the age of 92. 
A native of Germany, 
she was the widow of the late Hartwig, 
dear friend of Ruth D. Voss. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Douglas Haak
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

DOROTHEA A. HUBER (nee POSSENRIEDE) 
of Glendale, formerly of Greenpoint,
died on March 22, 2004 at the age of 82. 
She was the devoted mother of Carol Hoffmann, Marilyn O’Donnell and Patricia Barone, 
dear sister of Ruth Hauptmann; 
also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Religious services were held at St. John’s Evangelical Church, Greenpoint
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

STEVEN SZIGETVARI
died on March 19, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Eva. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LILLIAN MAASS
died on March 16, 2004 at the age of 83. 
She was the widow of the late Charles,
devoted mother of Thomas, Charles, Linda and Ronald. 
Trinity-St Andrew’s Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ZUMILDA SERRANO
died on March 19, 2004 at the age of 67. 
She was the beloved wife of Aristides,
devoted mother of Mayra. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in St. Raymond’s Cemetery.

CARLOS PEGUERO
died on March 17, 2004 at the age of 68. 
He was the beloved husband of Evelia. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

GRACE E. SPAHN
died on March 15, 2004 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Irene LoCasto and Robert; 
also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

DOROTHY POLITO
died on March 17, 2004 at the age of 83. 
She was the devoted mother of Elizabeth Gercken, Dorothy Coleman and Joyce Cibinskas, 
dear mother-in-law of Robert, Bruce and William, 
fond grandmother of Robert, Lisa, Chris, Jennifer, Lauren, Willy, Jocelyn and Andrew, 
great-grandmother of Delia, Holly and Caleb. 
Glendale United Methodist Church
Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Donations can be made to the Glendale United Methodist Church. 
Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.

GEORGE KROUSLIS of Washington, New Jersey
died on March 16, 2004 at the age of 85. 
A native of Ridgewood 
and a former member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish
He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, 
and had owned and operated Alexander’s Cleaners in Forest Hills. 
He was the husband of the late Margaret,
devoted father of Bill of Washington, New Jersey, George of Queens and the late First Lieutenant John David , 
dear Krouslisgrandfather of William, Lori, Lisa and Vicki, great-grandfather of Allison and Amy. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Joseph’s Church, Washington, New Jersey
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. 
DeVoe Funeral Service, Washington, New Jersey.

JEAN SPERAUCKAS
died on March 18, 2004 at the age of 86. 
She was the widow of the late Frank,
devoted mother of Elaine Collura and Joanne Kijik, 
sister of the late Chet and Lee, 
dear grandmother of Doreen, Vincent, Denise, Jason and Bryan, 
great-grandmother of Andrea, Christopher, Amanda and Kevin. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SHUI CHAN
died on March 18, 2004 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Siu Cheung Chan,
devoted mother of Oi Yun Lee, Tong Chan and Oi Ping Chan Ng, 
dear grandmother of Ellen, Katherine, May, Tony, Brian, Julie, Jennifer, Michelle and Kevin, 
great-grandmother of Olivia. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

ANTHONY TIMPONE
died on March 21, 2004 at the age of 74. 
The former owner of Tony’s Deli Delight
He was the beloved husband of Jean,
devoted father of Rose Ann Waters, Patrice Nohilly and Anthony, 
dear grandfather of Michael, Ryan, Amanda and Tyler. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JOHN SCHEFCIK 
of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly 
of Glendale,
died on March 16, 2004 at the age of 49. 
A native of Obrigheim, Germany
He was a graduate of Christ the King Regional High School and Fordham University, 
and vice-president of Magellan Health Care
He was the beloved husband of Gay (nee Montgomery),
devoted father of Kristina, Suzanne, and Steven, 
loving son of Theresia and the late John, 
dear brother of Nora Hunt; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Hosanna Lutheran Church, Lakeville, Minnesota. 
Donations can be made to the University of Minnesota Medical School, 
Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, 
14-142 Phillips Wangerstein Building, 
420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 480, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455. 
White Funeral Homes, Lakeville, Minnesota.

TERESA BOCCHINO 
of Glendale
died on March 22, 2004 at the age of 72. 
She was the beloved wife of Ralph,
devoted mother of Ralph, Jr., Diana and Theresa, 
dear sister of Anna, Anthony and the late Esther Chiusano, 
fond grandmother of Christopher, Emma, Matthew, Anthony and Michael. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-La Bella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of April 1, 2004
FLORI HAUSER of Middle Village
died on March 26, 2004 at the age of 89. 
A native of Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the widow of the late William, 
dear sister of Hilda Berneburg, Frieda Samide, Lilli Tramposch, Pauline Miede, Anna Kikel 
and the late Theresa Bauer; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in St. Philip Neri Cemetery, Northport, New York. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MORNA FAMA
of Ridgewood
died on March 20, 2004 at the age of 77. 
A native of Edinburgh, Scotland and a former resident of Montreal, Canada, 
she was the widow of the late Angelo,
devoted mother of Sandra and Robert; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Interment was in Linden Hill Cemetery
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

MIODRAG TOBEJ
of Ridgewood
died on March 15, 2004 at the age of 41. 
A native of Smederevo, Yugoslavia
He was the beloved husband of Zivkica,
devoted father of Stephan and Bobby, 
loving son of Stefanija and the late Bozidar. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Father Toma Stojshich
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.

REMBERTO ROSARIO
died on March 29, 2004 at the age of 69. 
He was the beloved husband of Carmela. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FANNY ROSENTHAL
died on March 26, 2004 at the age of 96. 
She was the dear friend of Pola Birman. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in the Fresh Pond Crematory.

DORA MICHELI
died on March 26, 2004 at the age of 89. 
She was the loving aunt of Karl Heinz Woellert. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MILAGROS BADIA
of Ridgewood
died on March 23, 2004 at the age of 64. 
A native of Moca, Dominican Republic, 
she was the widow of the late Manuel Ramos,
devoted mother of Giselle Faltin and Manuel Badia; 
also survived by brothers and sisters in the Dominican Republic and five grandchildren. 
Interment was in Ornamental de Camboya Cemetery, La Vega, Dominican Republic
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

LILLIAN EMIG
died on March 23, 2004 at the age of 89. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur L.,
devoted mother of Kenneth and his fiancee Joy Harper, the late Arthur A., and Allen, 
mother-in-law of Elinore and , 
dear Galesister of Emily Flack and Anna Weber, 
fond grandmother of Louise, Lenore, Allyson, David and John, 
great-grandmother of Steven and Helen. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery.

WALTER J. YACKEL
died on March 27, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the husband of the late Mary,
devoted father of Walter and Florence Newport and father-in-law of Wesley and Maureen, 
dear brother of Ida Waddell and Charles Yackel, 
fond grandfather of Sharon, Laurie and Christopher. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

FRANK (Lefty) ZBYSZENSKI of Spring Hill, Florida,
died on March 25, 2004 at the age of 91. A retired employee of Wellbuilt Stove Company
He was the dear uncle and uncle-in-law of Robert and Mary Trojanowski, Ellen and Luke Schuyler, 
Carolyn Laxton, Richard and Carol Laxton, Joseph and Doris Laxton and the late Thomas J. Laxton; 
also survived by seven great-nieces and six great-nephews. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, on Friday, April 2. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

NICHOLAUS OBERLE
died on March 27, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Kussen),
devoted father of Nicholas P. and Maria, 
dear grandfather of Paul and Kathryn. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection Ascension Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park.

EDELTRAUD GLADITSCH
of Ridgewood
died on March 28, 2004 at the age of 86. 
A native of Morobitz, Gottschee, Austria, 
she was the beloved wife of John,
devoted mother of Waltraud Tripoli, John Gladitsch and Irene Lackner, 
mother-in-law of Bob Lackner and Sal , 
dear Tripolisister of Hermine Predota, 
fond grandmother of Grace Monroe, Christine Krische and Jeanette Cigliano, 
great-grandmother of John Erik and Matthew Krische. 
She was a member of the Deutsch Gottscheer Gesangsverein and Gottscheer Relief Association. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ERWIN STERBENZ 
of Glendale
died on March 18, 2004 at the age of 61. 
A native of Rahn, Gottschee, Austria
He was the dear brother of Franz, Henry, Johann and Christa Sterbenz of Austria, 
brother-in-law of Maria Leiselotte Sterbenz; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
He was a member of the Gottscheer Vereinigung. 
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.

GENEVIEVE HRUBES
of Ridgewood
died on March 19, 2004 at the age of four. 
A native of New Hyde Park, 
she was the loving daughter of Frank Barroso and Gabrielle Hrubes, 
dear sister of Desmond and Issais Barroso. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

LEONARD FRANKS of New York
died on March 20, 2004 at the age of 82. 
A native of Methuen, Massachusetts
He was the husband of the late Lena,
devoted father of Susan Franks; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Rabbi Stephen Dresner
Interment in Montefiore Cemetery.

KATHARINA JONKE
of Ridgewood
died on March 20, 2004 at the age of 84. 
A native of Benat, Yugoslavia, 
she was the widow of the late Irwin,
devoted mother of Erwin. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

KATHERINE WEBER 
of Thornwood, New York
died on March 25, 2004 at the age of 96. 
A native of Freising, Germany, 
she was the dear sister of Rosa Reitsan, Frieda Weber, Emma Weber and Ida Pfeffer. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

PAULINE PLESCHE 
of Maspeth
died on March 27, 2004 at the age of 85. 
A native of New York, 
she was the dear sister of Eleanor Tighe. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of April 8, 2004
ELLA C. BECK
died on April 3, 2004 at the age of 104. 
She was the widow of the late Gustave,
devoted mother of Wilbur and Gustave; 
also survived by five grandchildren, 
seven great-grandchildren and 
four great-great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Douglas Hauk
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

LEELA BHATT
died on April 4, 2004 at the age of 75. 
She was the beloved wife of Gunvantrai. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

BRANDON DUVERGLAS
died on April 2, 2004. 
He was the loving son of Dominique and Reynold. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Roslyn Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOHN O’LEARY
died on March 29, 2004 at the age of 73. 
He was the devoted father of Carole. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LUIGI N. GAUDIO
died on April 2, 2004 at the age of 69. Founder of Villa Gaudio Restaurant
He was the beloved husband of Annina,
devoted father of Joseph, Dominick, Salvatore, Clara Donato and Vilma Carollo, 
dear brother of Theresa Amendola, Maria, Elvira Brusco, Francesco and the late Arturo, 
dear grandfather of Jeffrey, Louis, Michael, Salvatore, Melanie, Stephanie, Christopher and John. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church, 
followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GIULIA REA
died on March 31, 2004 at the age of 75. 
She was the widow of the late Lorenzo,
devoted mother of John, Concetta Monasterio and Rosa Rea Braut, 
dear sister of James Mocereno, Salvatore and Nicole Mocereno, 
dear grandmother of Lorenzo, Salvatore, Frank and Christopher. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

HENRIETTA ROSSOL
died on April 1, 2004 at the age of 94. 
A native of Brooklyn, formerly of Middle Village, 
she resided in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for the past 10 years. 
She was the widow of the late Frederick Karl Rossol, former Middle Village florist,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Frederick Carl and Theri of Edison, New Jersey, Edna Louise Schwenk 
and John of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and the late Mildred Ann Burger, 
dear grandmother of Karen Kondrk, Kenneth Schwenk, Eric Rossol and Joanne Burger, 
great-grandmother of Robert, Justin and Matthew Trumpler, Brittany Ann and Steven Rodgers 
and Kaylee Anne Schwenk. 
Trinity Lutheran Church followed by interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery,
Molden Funeral Chapel, Bristol, Pennsylvania.

PAUL A. ZAZZARO
of Ridgewood
died on March 31, 2004 at the age of 75. 
A native of the United States of America
He was the beloved husband of Katharine,
devoted father of Raymond Schmelzer and the late Charles Schmelzer; 
also survived by nine grandchildren. 
He was a member of St. Matthias Church. Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery,
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

BRIANNA NICOLE CURTIN 
of Harrison, New York
died on March 31, 2004. 
A native of White Plains, New York, 
she was the loving daughter of Michael Curtin and Kelly Meehan, 
dear granddaughter of Tom and Connie Meehan. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Greenwood Union Cemetery.

THERESA ALES 
of Rego Park
died on March 23, 2004 at the age of 76. 
A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by Carmine D’Amico. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

The Week of April 15, 2004
FRANK J. BOLLMANN 
of Middle Village
died on April 7, 2004 at the age of 88. 
A native of Ridgewood
He was the beloved husband of Margaret,
devoted father of Margaret, Gerard and Robert; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
He was a retired member of the NYC Fire Department and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANNA SCHULTHEISS 
of Glendale
died on March 24, 2004 at the age of 93. 
A native of Germany, 
she was the widow of the late Jacob,
devoted mother of Donald J., 
dear friend of Adolph Reinhardt. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Sal Puma
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens.

DOMINICK P. SILEO
died on April 7, 2004 at the age of 65. 
He was the beloved husband of Patricia,
devoted father of Allen, 
dear brother of Michael. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lincoln Memorial Park in Nebraska.

JOSEPH ANELLO
died on April 5, 2004 at the age of 94. 
He was the beloved husband of Maria Rose; 
also survived by two brothers and three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

CLARE ALMEIDA
died on April 8, 2004 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Donald. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation.

HEYWARD MOSLEY, Jr.,
died on April 4, 2004 at the age of 72. 
He was the dear uncle of Robert McCollim. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation.

SYLVIA NIEVES
died on April 9, 2004 at the age of 45. 
She was the beloved wife of Jose,
devoted mother of Jose, 
loving daughter of Lucinio, 
dear sister of Lydia and Hector. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOROTHY DERNMETT
died on April 10, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the widow of the late Anthony,
devoted mother of Ronald, Nancy, Richard, Valerie, Michael, Sharon Luciano, Robert and Joseph, 
mother-in-law of Mary Ann, Margaret, Amy and Mary Ann, 
dear sister of Sylvia and Rita; 
also survived by 14 grandchildren. 
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.

STEPHEN CAVESOS
died on April 8, 2004 at the age of 90. 
He was the brother of the late Sophie Cavesos, 
dear uncle of William Johnson. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ROSE CHIAPPONE
died on April 12, 2004 at the age of 97. 
She was the widow of the late Henry, mother of the late Lucy Sala, 
dear grandmother of Jeanne Bianchi, Peter Sala, Andrew Sala and the late James and Rose Marie; 
also survived by seven great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARY HRUBY 
of Fresh Meadows
died on April 6, 2004 at the age of 81. 
A native of Brooklyn, 
she was the widow of the late Rudolph,
devoted mother of Linda Hruby, 
dear sister of Bill and Nan Horsburgh, 
fond friend of Henry Mack. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEPHINE DOLORES DETHERIDGE, formerly of Howard Beach,
died on April 12, 2004 at the age of 69. 
She was the widow of the late Neal,
devoted mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Michael Buckley, Frederick Detheridge 
and Raymond and Kathleen Detheridge; 
also survived by five grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOSEF PETSCHE
of Ridgewood
died on April 11, 2004 at the age of 88. 
A native of Unterskrill, Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Frieda. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of April 22, 2004
MAE WEIL
died on April 10, 2004 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Harry,
devoted mother of Lawrence and Rosemary Weil; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Stephen R. Schawroch Funeral Home, 58-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

RUTH KIENZLE
died on April 10, 2004. 
She was the loving sister of Helen Grob,
devoted aunt of David Grob, lifelong friend of Sol. 
Village Chapels, 67-67 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

VITA M. GRAZIADEI
died on April 18, 2004 at the age of 87. 
She was the widow of the late Rocco,
devoted mother of Camille Champlin and Maria Vetter; 
also survived by four grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JIANMIN WANG
died on April 12, 2004 at the age of 50. 
She was the dear sister of Minzhi Wang. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ALEXANDER LATUSHKO
died on April 9, 2004 at the age of 88. 
He was the husband of the late Nadia,
devoted father of Leona and Diane; 
also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Graveside services were held at Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery,Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE SANTAMARIA
died on April 12, 2004 at the age of 73. 
She was the beloved wife of Frank,
devoted mother of Frank and Anthony, mother-in-law of Cathy and Kathy, 
dear sister of Anthony Carrano and Rose Bencivenga, sister-in-law of Carol Carrano, 
fond grandmother of Adrienne, Jennifer and Franky. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARGARET M. BORJAS
died on April 17, 2004 at the age of 67. 
She was the beloved wife of Jose (Rigo),
devoted mother of Laura Kapela, Linda Scudiero, Lisa Bianco and Michael Homontowski, 
mother-in-law of Denis, Robert and Joseph, 
dear sister of Joan Gieger and the late Paul Finn, 
fond grandmother of Joseph Brucato, Matthew Brucato and Briana Kapela. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection-Ascension Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ARMAND J. SINISI
died on April 17, 2004 at the age of 85. 
He was the husband of the late Catherine, 
dear brother-in-law of Joan and Tullio Laube and Salvatore Roccaforte; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FREDERICK P. (FRITZ) KUNIS
died on April 8, 2004. A lifetime resident 
of GlendaleHe was a member of the Glendale Catholic Club. 
He was the beloved husband of Nancy,
devoted father of Patricia, Maryann and Kevin, 
dear grandfather of Michael, Christopher and Jack. 
A private Memorial Service will be held by the family.

AUGUST P. NUESSLEIN 
of Royersford, Pennsylvania, 
formerly of Ridgewood,
died on April 18, 2004 at the age of 78. 
He was the husband of the late Nora (nee Thompson), 
dear brother of Margaret Biglin and Frances Shaw; 
also survived by nieces and nephews. 
He was a past parishioner of St. Matthias Church and 
a member of the Knights of Columbus. 
Interment services were held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pennsylvania
Boyd-Horrox Funeral Home.

GERARD DEL PRIORE
died on April 14, 2004 at the age of 76. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the husband of the late Philomena,
devoted father of Gerard, Louise and John; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
He was a U.S. Navy veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

SOPHIE JABBONSKI of Maspeth
died on April 13, 2004 at the age of 79. 
A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Interment in Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

GIUSEPPE OGNIBENE 
of Glendale
died on April 16, 2004 at the age of 73. 
A native of Camporale, Sicily, Italy
He was the beloved husband of Michela,
devoted father of Joseph and Salvatore, 
dear brother of Rosa Lucchese, Biagia Marino and Lillo Ognibene; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

PIERINO FILOSA
of Ridgewood
died on April 16, 2004 at the age of 63. 
A native of Formia, Italy
He was the loving son of Concetta, 
dear brother of Benedetto Filosa. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Brigid Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

JOSEF PETSCHE
of Ridgewood
died on April 11, 2004 at the age of 88. 
A native of Unterskrill, Gottschee, Austria
He was the beloved husband of Frieda, 
dear brother of Hans, Frieda Menke, Maria Mausser, Hilda Samide and Adolf Petsche, 
fond great-uncle to Katrina Schneider; 
also survived by nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

The Week of April 29, 2004
RAYMOND A. BEIERSDORFER 
of Maspeth
died on April 23, 2004 at the age of 75. 
He was the beloved husband of Doris (nee Rosse),
devoted father of Debbie Schlock, Raymond E., and Lynn Livi; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
A World War II veteran
He was a Community Board 5 member for over 10 years, supervisor of community service for 
the removal of graffiti, 
president of the West Maspeth Civic Association, 
organizer and participant of the Ridgewood/ West Maspeth Civilian Patrol for five years, 
active in fund-raising for the Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol and 
the 104th Precinct Community Council, 
involved in the reconstruction of the Andrews Avenue bridge and 
a member of the Men’s Club of Trinity-St. Andrew’s Church. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Terrence L. Weber of Trinity-St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

WALTRAUT LABEIT
died on April 26, 2004. 
She was the widow of the late Erich,
devoted mother of Cornelia, Gudrun and Eleonore, 
dear sister of Bruni, Christel, Hannelore and Gerhard; 
also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

FRANCIS B. O’REGAN
died on April 26, 2004. 
He was the loving son of Mary and Francis, 
dear brother of Gerard O’Regan. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

STEVEN TOTH
died on April, 22, 2004. 
He was the beloved husband of Madeline (nee Dalm), 
dear brother-in-law of Frederick W. Dalm and Isabel Petterson; 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Kodis Funeral Home, 63-06 Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, 
officiated by Reverend Albert Potgieter
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOHN F. DRISCOLL
died on April 24, 2004 at the age of 69. 
He was the beloved husband of Mary,
devoted father of John G., Audra and Karin, 
father-in-law of Camille, Mike and Joey, 
dear brother of Mary L. Driscoll, Patricia Hallinan and Agnes Driscoll, 
fond grandfather of Nicholas, Angela and Anthony. 
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

CHARLES LENTINI
died on April 20, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the beloved husband of Florence,
devoted father of Anthony, father-in-law of Libby, 
dear grandfather of Anthony and Cara, great-grandfather of Anthony and Brendan. 
He was a World War II Army veteran. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JAMES CURTO
died on April 25, 2004 at the age of 77. 
He was the husband of the late Margaret,
devoted father of Alyssa, 
dear brother of Ann O’Connor and the late Thomas. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Transfiguration Church on April 29
Cremation at Mount Olivet Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

FRANK ARCURI
died on April 17, 2004 at the age of 72. 
He was the dear brother of Pauline Carlopio; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

FILIBERTO JUAREZ
died on April 16, 2004 at the age of 48. 
He was the dear brother of Maria Antonia Tapia; 
also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MAUREEN COLOSSALE
died on April 21, 2004 at the age of 52. 
She was the beloved wife of Elvio,
devoted mother of Jacquline and John, 
dear sister of Brad and Keith Walls. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ROSE LUCCHESI
died on April 21, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late Ettore,
devoted mother of Sally Cortese, Pauline Paccione and Bernard; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

VALERIA KASICA
died on April 21, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late John,
devoted mother of Richard. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthew Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FREDERICK E. PETERS
died on April 19, 2004 at the age of 84. 
He was the beloved husband of Cecilia,
devoted father of Theresa Burns. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Pastor Gregory Sutterlin
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery.

JAMES F. MALONE 
of Glendale
died on April 23, 2004 at the age of 63. 
He was the dear brother of Jeanette C. Hanrahan, Mae LoCascio, Patricia, Edward, Diane Baron, 
Linda Ramos and the late Michael. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

MARIE MARCORDES 
of New Rochelle, New York
died on April 20, 2004 at the age of 97. 
A native of Germany, 
she was the widow of the late Ernest. 
She is survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Park Funeral Chapels officiated by Reverend Eric Olsen
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

STELLA MROZ 
of Maspeth
died on April 24, 2004 at the age of 84. 
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the
devoted mother of Dr. Kenneth Mroz. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Deacon Philip Ehresmann
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

RAJ AHLUWALIA 
of Far Rockaway
died on April 26, 2004 at the age of 67. 
A native of Rohtak, India, 
she was the beloved wife of Roshan,
devoted mother of Neena. 
Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

RUTH CROWN 
of Brooklyn
died on April 23, 2004 at the age of 85. 
A native of New York, 
she was the widow of the late Jack,
devoted mother of Barry, 
dear sister of Shirley. Graveside services were officiated by Rabbi Stephen Dresner
Interment in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

MARIE REICHELT (nee KUHLMANN), 
formerly of Middle Village,
died on April 24, 2004 at the age of 98. 
She was the widow of the late Walter, 
dear aunt of Annegret and Doris; 
also survived by family and friends in New York, Florida and Germany. 
Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, Rego Park, 
officiated by Reverend Leo E. Longan
Interment in Maple Grove Memorial Park.

The Week of May 6, 2004
FRANCIS J. PRINCIPE
died on May 3, 2004 at the age of 94. 
He was the husband of the late Virginia Anne,
devoted father of Lee James and Virginia Herman, 
dear grandfather of Douglas, Gary, Christopher and Jonathan. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church. 
Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maspeth Town Hall.
 
FRANK A. ROSSI 
of Brownstown, Pennsylvania, 
formerly of Glendale,
died on May 2, 2004 at the age of 59. 
He was the beloved husband of Diane L. Mills Rossi,
devoted father of Leigh E. Ulicny and Susan E. Rossi, 
father-in-law of Joseph J. Ulicny all of Brownstown, Pennsylvania, 
son of the late Dominick and Emelia Yasaties Rossi. 
He was a member of the NYC Department of Sanitation for 22 years and retired in 1990. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 
celebrated by Monsignor Richard Youtz
Interment in Brownstown Evangelical Cemetery. 
Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, Pennsylvania. 
Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 
685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

PAOLA SCATURRO
died on April 26, 2004 at the age of 68. 
She was the devoted mother of Philip; 
also survived by three grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARY RUSSO
died on April 30, 2004 at the age of 79. 
She was the devoted mother of Bridget McEllen, John Russo and Edith Maursy. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

MARGAREUTE MARENGO
died on April 27, 2004 at the age of 91. 
She was the devoted mother of Angel and Naomi Wolf. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

MILDRED MANNING
died on April 28, 2004 at the age of 98. 
She was the devoted mother of John. 
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.

JAKABNE GOMBOS
died on April 27, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the devoted mother of Magdolna Vigh. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

SAL GUIDA
died on April 27, 2004 at the age of 63. 
He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise,
devoted father of Anthony, Sal, John and Nick; 
also survived by six grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Helen Church
Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

DOROTHY M. ROSA 
of Glendale
died on April 28, 2004 at the age of 85. 
She was the widow of the late Salvatore D.,
devoted mother of Mary Ann Salvato, Dorothy Gerdvil, Loretta Manfredo and Patricia Coizza, 
dear sister of Eileen Johnson and Lorraine Nelson; 
also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ROBERT J. POLIMENI
died on April 29, 2004 at the age of 68. 
He was the husband of the late Cosima, loving uncle of Christopher J. Potter. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth
Interment in St. John Cemetery.

ANGELINA GANGI
died on May 2, 2004 at the age of 77. 
She was the beloved wife of Feoro,
devoted mother of Donald, Maryanne McClinchey, Patricia Fucci, Michael, and Linda Maletta, 
dear sister of Orlando Colucciello and Lena Truppi; 
also survived by 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Anthony of Padua Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PETER GADEK
died on May 1, 2004 at the age of 67. 
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy,
devoted father of Robert and Katherine Joannou, father-in-law of Maria and Robert, 
dear grandfather of Ashley, Andrea and Fluffy. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

GEORGE MULHERN
died on April 29, 2004 at the age of 69. 
He was the dear brother of Doris Dolan, brother-in-law of Joseph, 
fond uncle of Diane Cortese, David Dolan, Gail Mezzacapo, Doreen Adamsky, Tammy Dolan and Terri Abato; 
also survived by 15 great nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Resurrection Church
Interment in Hilltop Cemetery, Mendham, New Jersey. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ANTHONY CARDILLO 
of Brooklyn
died on May 1, 2004 at the age of 73. 
He was a native of Brooklyn. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Regina Pacis Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

ROSARIO (Sam) SCIACCA
died on May 3, 2004 at the age of 91. 
A native of WilliamsburgHe was owner of Sam’s Tailor Shop on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. 
He was the beloved husband of Angelina,
devoted father of Rosalie and Kathleen, 
dear grandfather of Anthony, Ken, Cheryl and Andrea; 
also survived by great-grandchildren and friends.

The Week of May 13, 2004
JOHN C. HAEBERLE 
of Glendale
died on May 10, 2004 at the age of 72. 
A native 
of Glendale
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Feller,
devoted father of Patricia Toubail, John R., Thomas G. and Janet Otremba, 
dear brother of Henrietta Schmidt, Doris Rott and Robert; 
also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JOSEF DOEKKER 
of Glendale
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 87. 
A native of Austria
He was the beloved husband of Elfriede A.,
devoted father of John, 
dear grandfather of Eric and Wendy. Interment was in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery,
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71.41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

VIRGINIA GUARASCIO
died on May 8, 2004 at the age of 99. 
A native of the United States of America, 
she was the beloved wife of Luigi, 
dear sister of Louise Gressler. 
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery,
Stephen R. Schawaroch Funeral Home, Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

YAIRA LUNA
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 22. 
She was the loving daughter of Joe and Onilda, 
dear sister of Yalemni and Yanisel. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Elizabeth Church
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LOUISA WHITE
died on May 4, 2004 at the age of 65. 
She was the widow of the late Curtis,
devoted mother of Lorriane, 
loving daughter of Angelina, 
dear sister of Josephine Hunt, Dominick, Albert, Anthony and Frank. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Francis de Paola Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MICHAEL BERTUNA
died on April 11, 2004 at the age of 79. 
He was the husband of the late Bonita,
devoted father of Jeanne, 
dear brother of Jean Migliorato and Lillian Quattroch. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Queen of Martyrs Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

KEVIN AU YEUNG
died on May 5, 2004 at the age of 45. 
He was the beloved husband of Mary,
devoted father of Jonathan, 
loving son of Yung Mui and the late Ho Ching, 
dear brother of Joanne, Betty Perkins and Shirley Tamm. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

JANE DeSTEFANO
died on May 5, 2004 at the age of 81. 
She was the widow of the late Pat,
devoted mother of Patrick and John, mother-in-law of Mary Ellen, 
dear sister of Dominick Guidice, 
fond grandmother of Tara, Lauren, Daniel and Bryan. 
She was the president of the Middle Village Senior Center. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Adalbert Church
Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

SANTORO RASPANTI
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 79. 
He was the husband of the late Lucy,
devoted father of Robert, 
dear grandfather of Robert and Jennifer. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

ALBERT BENZ 
of Glendale
died on April 30, 2004 at the age of 84. A retired member of the NYPD
He was the beloved husband of Doris,
devoted father of Susan Tschinkel, Alan and Michael, 
dear grandfather of Lori and Linda, great-grandfather of Justin. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

GRANVILLE WENG
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 93. 
He was the beloved husband of Edna,
devoted father of Leslie Embriano. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIA G. SCURTO
died on May 1, 2004 at the age of 58. 
She was the devoted mother of Santa Briguglio; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

JOSE A. RUIZ
died on May 7, 2004 at the age of 45. 
He was the devoted father of Jessica, Jeanine and Joey, 
loving son of Carmen and Julio Torres, 
dear brother of Margaret Nieves. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

KENNETH STERTEFELDT
died on May 10, 2004 at the age of 50. 
He was the beloved husband of Virginia,
devoted father of Marion, 
dear brother of Doug, Glenn and Wayne. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOSE F. ECHEVARRIA
died on May 5, 2004 at the age of 83. 
He was the devoted father of Sylvia Walsh, Ada, Jacqueline and Maria; 
also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

DANIEL CUTRONE of Montgomery, New York
died on May 7, 2004 at the age of 72. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the the husband of the late Evelyn,
devoted father of Linda Luongo, John Cutrone, Donna Hosmer and Dawn Fawcett; 
also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Interment in the Cemetery of the Evergreens.

JAMES FALTER
of Ridgewood
died on May 7, 2004 at the age of 71. 
A native of Brooklyn
He was the beloved husband of Catherine,
devoted father of Gary, Debbie, Donna, Alicia and Mark; 
also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory. 
Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

HEINZ K. OEHME 
of Glendale
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 83. 
A native of Germany
He was the beloved husband of Ruth E.,
devoted father of Astrid Sugameli, Angelika Schnetzer and Annette Spengler; 
also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, 
officiated by Pastor Thomas Green
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

EMMA F. CARROLL 
of Lowell, Massachusetts
died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 74. 
A native of Glendale, 
she was the widow of the late Robert Carroll and Alphonso DeSanto,
devoted mother of Frank and William DeSanto and Phyllis Adair. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Long Island National Cemetery. 
Glendale Walsh-LaBella & Son Funeral Home, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

The Week of May 20, 2004
CAROLINE SCHMITT (nee GERLACH)
of Ridgewood
died on May 15, 2004 at the age of 47. 
A native of Ridgewood, 
she was the loving daughter of Sophie and the late John Schmitt, 
dear sister of Cathy Schmitt; 
also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany and Canada, and many friends. 
Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, 
officiated by Reverend Michael Ross
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.


HENRY W. VON DAMM, Jr.,
died on May 15, 2004. Owner of F.H. Von Damm Inc., Brooklyn, New York
He was the beloved husband of Louise,
devoted father of Dr. Karen Von Damm. 
He was a member of the Bushwick Club, 
Bushwick Lions, 
St. Nicholas Restoration Committee, 
East Williamsburg Valley Development Corp. 
and a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Flushing Cemetery.

BETTY STERNECKER 
of Glendale
died on May 16, 2004 at the age of 94. 
A native of Nürmberg, Germany, 
she was the widow of the late Leonhard,
devoted mother of Inge Steinmetz, 
dear grandmother of Walter, Jr., Thomas, Leonard and Toni Steinmetz, great-grandmother of Christopher and Joseph Steinmetz. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Linden Hill Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

ANN M. HOLT, 
formerly of Glendale,
died on May 16, 2004 at the age of 82. 
She was the beloved wife of Edward,
devoted mother of Karen Mauer and James E., 
dear grandmother of Nadine and Kieth. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Schwille Funeral Home, 66-32 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale.

RAYMOND MERICA
died on May 15, 2004 at the age of 91. 
He was the beloved husband of Sophie,
devoted stepfather of Sophie Jean and John Sanpietro, 
father-in-law of Eleanor and Marie Merica, 
dear uncle of Carol Ann Farley and Anthony DiDomenico, 
fond grandfather of Sabrina, Jean Marie and Maryann, 
great-grandfather of Joey, Nicole, Justin, Nicholas, Christina and Jessica. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Sebastian Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

MARIE KIRCHNER
died on May 12, 2004 at the age of 92. 
She was the widow of the late Charles,
devoted mother of Charles, 
dear grandmother of Christopher and Allen. 
Religious services were offered at the Faith Presbyterian Church, Maspeth
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

PEDRO SANCHEZ
died on May 15, 2004 at the age of 77. 
He was the beloved husband of Irma,
devoted father of Aleida, Awilda, Pedro, Rubin, Sandra, Nelson, Wanda, Richard, George, 
Maritza and the late Zaida; 
also survived by 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

KENNETH STERTEFELDT
died on May 15, 2004 at the age of 50. 
He was the beloved husband of Virginia, 
loving son of Marion, 
dear brother of Doug, Glenn and Wayne. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

AZNIVE ATTARIAN
died on May 11, 2004 at the age of 88. 
She was the widow of the late John,
devoted mother of Virginia and George; 
also survived by one grandchild. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, 
officiated by Reverend Anoushavan Tanielian
Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

THERESA J. DEVLIN
died on May 14, 2004 at the age of 72. 
She was the widow of the late Eugene,
devoted mother of Denise Devlin, 
dear sister of Paul Mirable. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Philip’s Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

The Week of May 27, 2004
SALVATORE VECCHIONE, 
formerly of Ridgewood,
died on May 22, 2004 at the age of 70. 
A native of New York
He was the devoted father of James Vecchione and Donna Lembo, 
dear grandfather of Arend and Salvatore Giovanni Vecchione and Matthew and Henry Lembo. 
Interment was in Mount St. Mary Cemetery,
Seneca Chapels, 494 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood.
 
THOMAS C. STEINMETZ 
of Glendale
died on May 22, 2004 at the age of 39. 
He was the loving son of Inge and the late Walter J., Sr., 
dear brother of Walter J., Jr., and Leonard and Toni Steinmetz, 
dear nephew of Charles and Peggy Steinmetz, 
dear uncle of Christopher and Joseph Steinmetz. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

EDNA M. FITZGERALD 
of Glendale
died on May 22, 2004 at the age of 82. 
She was the devoted mother of Lawrence, Loretta, Raymond and Kenneth, 
dear sister of Gertrude and John; 
also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Sacred Heart Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
George Werst Funeral Home, 
A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

JAMES H. BOLAND 
of Maspeth
died on May 17, 2004 at the age of 80. 
He was the beloved husband of Marie, 
dear brother of Mary and Irene; 
also survived by several nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in Calverton National Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

EDWARD A. ROMENICK
died on May 24, 2004 at the age of 51. 
He was the beloved husband of Carol, 
loving son of Rose and the late Leo, 
dear brother of Michael and Joseph; 
also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church
Interment in St. Charles Cemetery. 
Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

KANTILAL A. KOYA
died on May 22, 2004 at the age of 73. 
He was the beloved husband of Chandrika,
devoted father of Shailendra. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

JOHN ALBU
died on May 22, 2004 at the age of 63. 
He was the dear friend of Joseph Szedlacsek. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

ROSEMARIE ZIELINSKI
died on May 23, 2004 at the age of 78. 
She was the beloved wife of Henry,
devoted mother of Karen Burns. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

MARIE M. HIBBERT 
of Corona, 
formerly of Ridgewood,
died on May 1, 2004 at the age of 84. 
She was the widow of the late Arthur, 
mother of the late Arthur R. 
Graveside services were held at the Cemetery of the Evergreens,
Krauss Funeral Home, Franklin Square, New York.

The Week of June 3, 2004
THOMAS J. OCCHIOGROSSO 
of Maspeth
died on May 29, 2004 at the age of 81. 
A World War II veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star
He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Angelina and Salvatore Napolitano and Gaspare; 
also survived by nieces, nephews great-nieces and great-nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Transfiguration Church, 
followed by entombment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

LIVIA PETRELLA
died on May 25, 2005 at the age of 85. 
She was the widow of the late Michael,
devoted aunt of Frank Anello. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mel Church
Interment in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

NICHOLAS ANELLO
died on May 28, 2004 at the age of 88. 
He was the husband of the late Adele,
devoted father of Andrew, Carol and Susan. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Margaret Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

FRANK VELLA
died on May 29, 2004 at the age of 71. 
He was the beloved husband of Florence,
devoted father of Frank. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Interment in Lutheran/All Faiths Cemetery.

GERALD V. McDONALD
died on May 30, 2004 at the age of 75. 
He was the dear friend of Carol. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Aloysius Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

ELLY L. ADAM
died on May 24, 2004 at the age of 90. 
She was the devoted mother of Caroline Dangel. 
Trinity-St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

THERESA WIEGMANN
of Ridgewood
died on May 30, 2004 at the age of 65. 
A native of the United States of America, 
she was the dear cousin of Henry Wiegmann. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of Hope Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Wasmund & Sorice Funeral Chapels, 70-17 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

PETER LaROCCO
died on May 26, 2004 at the age of 75. 
He was the beloved husband of Carmela, 
dear father of Francis. 
Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church
Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village.

AMELIA MONTE
died on May 27, 2004 at the age of 89. 
She was the devoted mother of Mary Jane Sabbagh; 
also survived by two grandchildren. 
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 M