Obituaries

Grace M. Harold

Grace M. Harold

Jun 8, 2025

Grace Harold, 84, of Smithtown, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025 surrounded by her family. Grace was married to the love of her life Bill until his passing in 2000, their anniversary one day after her passing for them to be reunited again. She was a devoted mother of Lorraine (Wilson) Freire, Denise (William) White, William Harold, and Robert...

Charles E. Engstrom

Charles E. Engstrom

Jun 8, 2025

Charles E. Engstrom passed away peacefully in his Smithtown, NY home with loved ones by his side on June 8, 2025 at the age of 78.Son of Charles Engstrom and Cora Johnson, Charles spent his years as a loving husband to Dorothy Quick and devoted father to Allison, Corinne, and Erika.Charlie was a motorcycle enthusiast and Vietnam Army Veteran. He...

Andrew Henry Oreste

Andrew Henry Oreste

Jun 7, 2025

In loving memory of Andrew H. Oreste, 83, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy), who were married for 62 years. They have 3 daughters, Theresa Silver (Robert Silver), Debra Bowling (Jerry Bowling) and Michele Claxton (William Claxton). They have 10 Grandchildren, Andrew Silver...

Edward M. Lane

Edward M. Lane

Jun 5, 2025

Edward M. Lane “Pop”

May 6, 1945 – June 5, 2025

80 years blessed



Edward M. Lane, lovingly known as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud resident of Ronkonkoma, NY, Pop lived a full life marked by dedication, service, humor, and heart.



Born on May 6, 1945, Edward...

Bill R. Herrick

Bill R. Herrick

Jun 4, 2025

William (Bill) Roger Herrick, 68 years old from East Moriches, passed away on the morning of Wednesday June 4th at Peconic Bay Medical center. He was born in Trumansburg, NY on June 23rd 1956 to Irene and Lawrence Herrick as the middle of 5 children. He graduated Potsdam University with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology/sociology in the class...

Earl F. Phillips, Jr.

Earl F. Phillips, Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Earl Frederick Phillips Jr.

April 14th 1942 – June 3rd 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Earl Frederick Phillips Jr., who departed this life on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83 – the cornerstone of our family. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home...

James Joseph Lucien

James Joseph Lucien

Jun 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Lucien, who left this world on June 2, 2025, at the age of 47. James was born on December 22, 1977, in Syosset, NY, and spent his life dedicated to his family and his work as a catering manager at Pushcart Parties in Ronkonkoma Hamlet, NY.

James’ warm...