Obituaries
Karen Selena Hill
Mar 11, 2026
Karen Selena Hill, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Holbrook, New York on March 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. A proud 9/11 first responder and retired New York City Police Officer, Karen lived a life defined by service, faith, resilience, and unwavering love for her family.
Karen was born on December 17, 1967, in...
Kathryn M. Wrigley
Mar 11, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt emotions that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law, Kathryn Wrigley. A woman whose kindness and strength left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Her life was a testament to compassion, resilience, and unwavering love for her family.
Born in 1931, during the height of the...
Grace McGarvey
Mar 9, 2026
We are saddened by the loss of our beloved mom, Grace McGarvey. Grace passed away at the age of 95 on March 9, 2026 at Maria Regina in Brentwood, New York.
Born on May 18, 1930 in Middle Village, New York, a daughter of The Late Anastasia & Frank Otremba.
Grace loved being with family and friends, especially the annual Otremba picnics...
Daniel F. Shea, III
Mar 8, 2026
Daniel F. Shea III, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Daniel was raised in Lindenhurst, where he spent his early years before proudly serving his country in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1958. His time in the Navy reflected the dedication,...
Sharon Tuthill
Mar 8, 2026
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Tuthill who fought a brave three year battle with cancer. Sharon was a beloved wife to Kris, mother to Alison and Jessica, daughter to Concetta Linehan and the late Daniel Linehan, sister to Danielle and Karen, as well as a cherished aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.
Sharon...
Helen Barbara Kaastra
Mar 8, 2026
Helen Barbara Kaastra, born on July 23, 1937, in New York, NY, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Stony Brook, NY. She was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother to her children: Bonnie-Jo Kaastra and Barbara Lynn Kaastra. She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, John Kaastra and Thomas Kaastra and her husband, John Julius...
Rosa Flora
Mar 8, 2026
Flora-Rosa of Brentwood, NY
In her 88th year
Rosa was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Flora. Loving sister to Michael Sicignano, loving Aunt to Patrick (Monica), Anthony (Kim), Carolyn (Frank) and loving Great Aunt to Frankie, Michael, Virginia, Sophia, Alexa, Gabby and Joseph.
Aunt Chippy, as she was known, was a "one in a million" Aunt. She truly had a...
Daniel D. McManus
Mar 8, 2026
Daniel Duane McManus was born on June 14, 1939, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to John and Kathleen McManus, and was the younger brother of Eileen. He served in the Navy and traveled the world, returning home a mature young man. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane Favor, and together they raised five children—Danny, Regina, Lorraine...
Manuel Antonio Jovel
2026
Con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Manuel Jovel, quien partió en paz el día 8 de marzo de 2026, a la edad de 90 años.
Don Manuel fue un hombre noble, fuerte y profundamente dedicado a su familia. Siempre será recordado por su sonrisa cálida, su generosidad y su espíritu lleno de amor. Su presencia iluminaba cada lugar al que...
Brendan John Smith
Mar 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we try to make sense of a world that feels emptier than it did just a few short weeks ago. The pain of losing Brendan unexpectedly is hard to put into words.
When we think about the way he lived his life, we remember his music and his kindness and compassion for others.
Brendan was, above all else, creative....
Kishore Kumar Taneja
Mar 7, 2026
Kishore Kumar Taneja, son of Sudarshan and Om Taneja, passed, on March 7th, 2026, peacefully at 65 years old. Over the years, he lived a fulfilled life as a devoted father, brother and grandfather. He was surrounded by the love of his family and dear siblings: Sumila, Sangeeta, and Rakesh. His legacy, values, and unconditional love will live on through...
Kanwar Kultar Singh
Mar 7, 2026
Kanwar Kultar Singh, 94, living in Jericho, NY, died after a brief illness on March 7, 2026. Kultar, as he was known to his family and friends, or “KK,” was born in Delhi, India, September 1, 1931.
His parents Tirlok Singh (Papaji) and Avtaar Kaur (Biji) lived at Roop Nagar in old Delhi, where Kultar’s father built a family home and...
Robert L. Hawkins
Mar 6, 2026
Robert Leonard Hawkins died peacefully on March 6, 2026 after a long illness. He was born on September 19, 1948 to Helen (Matthews) and Woodrow Hawkins in Moriches, New York. He attended St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Center Moriches, Mercy High School in Riverhead and Western Connecticut State College in Danbury, Connecticut. He was always active in team...
