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Olivia Jurj
Aug 9, 2025
Age 82
Beloved wife of the late Nick. Loving mother of Ellie (the late Tony) Vincenti, Michael (Angie), Garofita (Alex) Varonos, and John (Cristin). Cherished grandma of Nicole, Jesica, Nick, Olivia, Nick (Alexis), Lexy, A.J., Matt, Zack, Gabi, Lilian, and Lucas. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
...Mark Lipinski
Aug 9, 2025
Age 66
Mark Lipinski, 66 passed away peacefully on Saturday August 9th, with his family by his side.
Beloved husband of Colleen. Dear father of Courtney (Julian) Fraser, Kara (Maxwell) Stratton, and Colton (Kylee). Loving grandpa of Jones, Remy, Beau, Isla and Boyd Mark. Brother of Alan (Dana). Son of the late Ronald and Helen....
Zani Morey
Aug 7, 2025
Age 89
Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Vivian (Dan) Ford, Mona (Sam) Saad, Betty (Grant) Glitz. Nancy (Bob) Wright, Sam, and Essie (Rick) Applin. Loving grandma of 15, great grandma of 16 & great great grandma of 1. Dear sister of Kathrine, Helen, Joe, Tima, and the late Mary Jane, Albert, Dorothy and...
Betty A. Rushing
Aug 6, 2025
Age 94
Beloved wife of the late Gerald P. Rushing. Dearest mother of Bridget Radzik, Janie (Peter) Lane-Petroff, and Greg (Lucia) Briden. Adored grandmother of Brandon (Ellen), Elizabeth (Marc), Elizabeth (Dematrio), Kristin (Brian), Megan (Nick), Bethany (Nicole), Marissa (Johnie), Christina (Trevor) and John. Loving great-grandmother of 18. Cherished sister of Susan Thomas.
Visitation Sunday 2...
Margaret J. Schiete
Aug 5, 2025
Margaret Schiete, born on 7/19/1933, passed away on Tuesday 8/5/2025. We are comforted knowing that she is with our Lord and Savior in Heaven, fully restored and no longer in pain. She was preceded by her beloved husband Richard Schiete who passed on 12/13/2010 after 52 years of marriage and her grandson JJ Yodsnukis on 8/24/2011. Devoted mother to...
Barbara Jane Hastie
Aug 4, 2025
Age 93
Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Dawn Hastie, Carole (Mark) Campbell, Gordon (Kimberly) Hastie Jr. and the late Geralyn Losacco. Cherished grandma of Mallori (Tim), Brittney, Travis, Emily (Mike), Catherine, Clint, Madison, and Ryan. Great grandma of Scarlett, Reina, Wade, Margaret, and Oliver. Sister of the late Leo, Georgie, and Harry. She...
Noel Dorsey
Aug 4, 2025
Age 53
Beloved wife of Alfred. Devoted mother of Anthony (Rachael) Nicholas, Jordan Dorsey, and Madison Dorsey. Charished grandmother of Nathan, Anthony, and Scarlett. Dearest daughter of Mohammad (Gloria) Abulibdeh, and the late Rose Ann Abulibdeh. Loving sister of Nora (Michael) Carte, Sabri Abulibdeh, Samier Abulibdeh, Jahmieli Abulibdeh, and Layla Abulibdeh. Adored godmother of Zachary Simko. Also...
Lisa M. Hernandez
Aug 1, 2025
Age 38
Dear daughter of Miguel and Rachel. Sister of Philip and Steven (Eftikhar). Â Aunt of Bilal, Hemza and Omar. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial visitation Thursday 1pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday 11am at St....
Doug "Dj" Preuss
Aug 1, 2025
Doug "DJ" Preuss, aged 45, departed this life on August 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and endearing memories that will continue to echo in the lives of those who knew him.
Doug was the beloved husband of Amy, with whom he shared over 13 years of marriage. Together, they built a family, with...
Cheri Perkins
Jul 30, 2025
Age 66
Beloved daughter of the late Donald and Theresa. Dear sister of Ricky (Florence), Debra (Mike) Gossett, and the late Don. Cherished sister-in-law of Eileen. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Sunday, 2 pm – 7 pm. Funeral Service 11:30 am at the John N....
Nicholas J. Kahokuolani
Jul 30, 2025
Age 37
Beloved son of Barbara and the late Junius. Cherished brother of Aaron, Mary, Betty, Linda, Richard, Eleanor, and the late Michael and Lisa. Dear grandson of the late Irene and Stanley Janik. Nephew of the late Mary Orendecka.
Visitation Friday 2 pm – 8 pm . Funeral Service Saturday 11am at the John...
Patrick Thomas Wilson
Jul 29, 2025
Age 39
Son of Fred and Rosanne. Cherished brother of David, Tammy, Diane, Donna, Michael, Donald, William, Darrell, Tara, Susan, Jenene, and Vanessa. Beloved uncle of 14. Loving godfather of Hadley. Patrick's life was defined not only by his loving family but also by his dedication to his country. A proud U.S. Army combat veteran, he served...
Helen Mary Peltz
Jul 29, 2025
Age 92
Beloved wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of Pamela (Daniel) Closser, Jeffrey (Denise), and the late Deborah Baur. Mother-in-law of Richard Baur. Loving grandmother of Rodney (Della), Ricky, Russell (Janice), Wayne (Kelly), Dayna, Daniel Jr. (Elizabeth), Teresa (James), Kristin , Micaylin (Frank), and Jacob (Maddison). Great grandmother of many. She will be missed by...
Lula V. Stewart
Jul 26, 2025
Age 100
Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Louellen, Lori (Mark) Wilson, and the late Thomas and Ted. Loving grandmother of Thomas. Cherished aunt of Sandy (Steve) Roth and Jim (Kathy) Horne. Very good friend of Carolyn Raines and David Ervin.
Visitation Wednesday from 9 am until the 11 am Funeral Service...
Deborah D. Hetu-Young
Jul 24, 2025
Age 66
It is with deep sorrow and a grieving heart that we announce the passing of our amazing mother Deborah Hetu-Young. Debbie was a very strong, stubborn, and independent woman. She was very determined to do everything herself. At the same time she would give you the shirt off her back even if it left her...
Emima E. Cacau
Jul 24, 2025
Emima loved to sing, smile, play, and make new friends.
Our precious angel left behind two loving parents, father Dorin Cacau, and mother, Lydia Cacau, and 15 siblings: Daniel (Nicole), Beniamin (Lea), Debora (Cornel) Cojocaru, Rebeca (Gabriel) Bonas, Joseph, Sara, Samuel, Tabitha, Moses, Abigail, Jonathan, Levy, Isaia, Paul, and Timothy; and her nephew, Jonathan Bonas.
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Irene M. Wurster
Jul 23, 2025
Age 95
Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Â Devoted mother of Debra (Mark) Chapman, Kathy Robbins, Gary (Dixie), and Lynn (Jeff) Westrom. Dearest grandmother of Jeffrey (Taylor), Michael (Renee), Shana (Jeremy), Sharae (Joe), Emilyanne, Mathew, Kaitlynn, Stan (Latasha), Brooks, Krystal (James), and Jamie. Great-grandmother of 10. Loving sister of Evelyn Arsenault, Jean (Robert) Rosiak, Patricia Escheck, and...
Gary L. Byrd
Jul 22, 2025
Age 71
Loving and dedicated husband of Patti. Beloved brother of Susan Alessio, Merry Hosel and Julie (Ronnie) Thole. Loving uncle of Heather, Michael, Eric, Kristie, Josh, and Jacob. Â Great uncle of 17.
As an avid bowler, Gary loved traveling to tournaments all over and meeting new people. Gardening was one of his favorite things...
Lucia Maria Roberts
Jul 22, 2025
Age 89, of Garden City, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Born on December 13, 1935 in Portici, Italy, Lucy married her beloved husband Clyde in Naples on February 14, 1957. Shortly thereafter, she bravely immigrated to America and found her permanent home in Garden City, where she was embraced by the neighbors she adored and...
Geraldine M. Phillips
Jul 21, 2025
Age 89
Beloved wife of the late Jimmy. Dear mother of Sherri (Byron) Herrick, Tim (Precious), and the late Jimmy Jr. Loving granny of Nicole, Lauren, and Jimmy III.
Visitation Thursday, July 31st, 2 pm until the 7 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.
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