Obituaries
Elizabeth O'Gallagher
Feb 20, 2026
Elizabeth Ann O’Gallagher (nee Kennedy) passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was 87 years old.
Liz, as she was fondly called, was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph. Sisters Dorothy and Anna.
Born to parents Joseph and Anna, she was the oldest of five children and raised in Astoria, NY. She is survived by her...
Robert Maldonado
Feb 20, 2026
In Remembrance of Robert please consider donating to The St John the Evangelist Street Ministry.
Make checks payable to St .John The Evangelist R.C. Church
In the memo write Street Ministry with Roberts name.
Mail To: St. John The Evangelist R.C Church 25 Ocean Ave Center Moriches NY 11934
William John Gardell Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
William John Gardell Sr (February 7, 1941 to February 20, 2026)
A man of few words, a coop full of pigeons, and nothing but love and pride in his heart for his family and friends.
Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York to Larry and Lillian Gardell. He was one of four siblings, Gene, Bobby, and Barbara. Bill would tell childhood stories...
Bisharah G. Bisharah
Feb 19, 2026
Bisharah G. Bisharah, 67, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore, NY, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Born on November 2, 1958 in Cairo, Egypt, Bisharah was one of four children in his family, alongside Bedour Gendy, Sawsan Gendy, and Ashraf Bisharah. There, at a young age, he began one of his greatest...
Erika Agnes Wenger
Feb 18, 2026
Erika A. Wenger, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Wesley Health Care, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 15, 1934, in Bremen, Germany, Erika was the beloved daughter of the late Deiter Cordes and Maria Friedrich. She carried with her the strength, resilience, and grace of her German roots throughout her life....
Denise Latella
Feb 18, 2026
Please join us to celebrate the life of Denise Latella, who dedicated her life to the care of children and animals and to her friends and family. Denise’s love of children was evident through her whole life, and she devoted many years to early childhood education and care. She got great joy from seeing children enjoy new experiences, and she...
Otto W. Taylor
Feb 18, 2026
Otto Williams Taylor died peacefully on February 18, 2026. He was 94 years old.
Otto was born on December 14, 1931 to Margaret and Roy G. Taylor in Oneida, NY. After serving in the Korean War, Otto graduated from Clarkson College (now Clarkson University) and earned his MBA from New York University. His career spanned several decades as a business professor...
Jason M. Lundgren
Feb 17, 2026
We celebrate the life of Jason Matthew Lundgren, born July 9, 1964 and entered into glory on February 17, 2026. For 61 years this kind, gentle, and patient man thoughtfully considered others, and served in any way within his capacity to help them. Jason values relationships and was loyal to friends and extended family across great distances for decades. His...
