Obituaries
Darin Pitkanen
Oct 22, 2026
Darin Pitkanen, 55, of Smithtown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026.
Born to his beloved parents, Patricia and Bill Pitkanen, Darin was a man of remarkable strength and resilience. Throughout his life, he faced and overcame many challenges with a quiet determination. He dedicated many years of hard work to his career with the Nassau County Tax Assessor’s office.
Darin...
Royal Michael Wharton
Oct 21, 2026
Royal Michael Wharton age 76 of New York, New York passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Gloria Wharton.
Roy was an Army Veteran and a member of the US Foreign Service.
Roy will be remembered for his warm, loving and caring devotion to his family.
He is survived by...
Henry August Lewandowski
Oct 21, 2026
On October 21, 2026, Henry Lewandowski Sr. was called home by his Father in Heaven. The dedicated family man passed peacefully at home following an arduous battle with cancer.
Henry was born August 1, 1943, to Olga and John Lewandowski in Staten Island, New York, where he lived most of his young life with his three siblings, Robert, John, and Joy....
Anita Marie Church
Oct 20, 2026
Anita Marie Church, 81, of Commack, New York, passed away on October 20, 2026.Born on May 9, 1945, to parents, Lambert Spronck and Florence Spronck in Brooklyn, New York.
Anita will be remembered for her love and devotion to family and friends. She enjoyed the warmth of sunshine, lazy days at the beach and holidays spent with family. Her fondest memories...
Mary Alice Jenny
Oct 19, 2026
Mary Alice Jenny (née Fallon), 92, of Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, passed away on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 31, 1934.
She was the beloved wife of the late Henry F. Jenny, her husband of 52 years.
Mary Alice is survived by her children Stephen (Kerry), Brian (Kimberly), William (Susan), Mary, Robert (Doreen), Gerard (Jeannie),...
Patricia B. Pitkanen
Oct 18, 2026
Patricia B. Pitkanen (née Klenert), 83, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026.
Born in Cambria Heights on December 10, 1942, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Eleanor and Edward Klenert. A longtime resident of Hauppauge, Pat was a dedicated and familiar face in her community, retiring after 29 years of loyal service to the Town of Smithtown. Guided by a...
Caitlin Mary Bolte
Oct 16, 2026
Caitlin Mary Bolte, 41, of Bohemia, N.Y., went home to God Oct. 16. She died suddenly at her home of pulmonary edema.
Caitlin was loved by family and friends for her feisty spirit and her kind and courageous heart. She was a funny, caring, and generous person, someone who believed in “paying it forward,” often paying for coffee for strangers. Even...
