OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2023

Ralph Robert “Rob” Martens, 80, of Levittown, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Rockville Centre, NY.

Ralph was born in Manhattan, NY to Ralph Loel Martens and Mary Kuhnemann on April 12, 1943. He went to Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, NY. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree...

May 30, 2023

Ernest John Zahner, 93, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. Ernest was born in 1929 in Schwenningen, Germany to Selma and Ernst Zahner and immigrated to the United States at the age of two. In his youth, Ernest was a pilot and learned to fly a plane before he learned to drive a car. Ernest served in the...

May 28, 2023

Obituary of Ruth Randby Kaelin

(b. 9 May 1930, d. 28 May 2023)

Ruth Randby Kaelin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on May 28th at home in Sea Cliff with her family.

Daughter of the late Margaret Haeberle and Halvor George Randby, Ruth...

May 25, 2023

RIEGER – Robert J., 69, of East Northport, NY, passed away on May 25, 2023.

Beloved father of Victoria (Arthur) and Rob (Christine), grandfather of Lucas, Alexander, Ryan, and Maxwell, and cherished brother of eight. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Bob's music, smile and kindness will leave...

May 23, 2023

Visitation on Friday, June 2nd, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Whitting Funeral Home, 300 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head, NY 11545.

Funeral Service on Friday, June 2nd, during the visitation at Whitting Funeral Home.

Burial on Saturday, June 3rd, at 11:00 AM at East Hillside Cemetery, Old...

May 23, 2023

No obituary available.

May 22, 2023

No obituary available.

May 21, 2023

DUNNE, HON. JAMES LAWRENCE, age 82, of Sea Cliff, New York, died on May 21, 2023. James was born in Sea Cliff, NY, on July 11, 1940, to Dr. Michael J. Dunne and Maureen J. Dunne. Raised in Sea Cliff, James graduated from Chaminade High School (1958) and went on to obtain his B.A. from St. John’s University (1962)...

May 19, 2023

FIGONI – Caesar A., 78, of Blue Point, NY peacefully passed away on May 19, 2023. Beloved father of Cherie, Chris (Danielle) and Peter. Loving grandfather of four, and cherished brother of Josephine Pedretti and Maria Gattorna.

Visitation Tuesday, May 23, from 2:00 PM to 4 PM & 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Whitting...

Apr 28, 2023

Ann Eberstadt Cannell passed away on April 29 at age 95.

Ann was the daughter of Ferdinand Eberstadt, a merchant banker active in government service during and after World War II, and Mary Eberstadt. She grew up in New York City, where she attended The Brearley School (Class of 1945), and Target Rock Farm on...

Apr 20, 2023

Funeral Service on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Brookville Reformed Church, Glen Head, NY. Burial of Cremains will follow the services at 12:00 PM at Locust Valley Cemetery, NY.

Apr 20, 2023

Sally Ann Clancy, 71 years old of Sea Cliff, New York, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 8, 1952, in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Joan and the late Edward “Whitey” Ford.

To know Sally, was to love her. Sally’s...

Apr 18, 2023

Lisa Anne Blatz of Glen Cove, NY peacefully passed away on April 18, 2023 at Calvary Hospital. She was 57 years old. Lisa was the treasured daughter of Reverend Nils Blatz and Leslie Blatz, formerly of Glen Head, NY. Lisa is also survived by her brothers, Andrew Blatz and Daniel Blatz, and her sister, Amy (Blatz) Warden, as well...

Apr 17, 2023

No Visitation. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 AM at Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, Brookville, NY. Burial to follow at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY.

Apr 17, 2023

Bessie Ann Herdt Bell

Bessie Bell, formerly of Sea Cliff, Long Island, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2023, shortly before her 86th birthday.

Bess was born to Gilbert Herdt and Annette Brown Herdt, May 2, 1937, growing up in Glen Cove, the eldest of eight siblings. Bess graduated in 1955...

Apr 17, 2023

JOHN CHRISTIAN ZUMBRUNN JR. (U.J.), age 87 of Mohegan Lake, NY formerly of Glen Cove, NY passed away on April 17, 2023, in Cortlandt Manor, New York.

A private service will be held at St. Rocco’s Church in Glen Cove, NY at on April 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at East Hillside...

Apr 16, 2023

Joseph R. Fichtl passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1933, in the Bronx, NY, the only son of Joseph B. and Mary A. Fichtl. He graduated from New York University, where he was goalie for the NYU soccer team. He then served in the United States Army. In his youth, he enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2023

PARSONS – Arthur R., 89, of Glenwood Landing, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Katharine, and stepfather to Kirstin LaValle-Durham (Scott). Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Alexandra, Jaimie, and Allie. Predeceased by his parents Charles J. and Helen M, and his dear brother Charles S. He is also survived...

Apr 10, 2023

KAFFL, Dorothy-Ann, 75, of Glen Head, NY peacefully passed away on April 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George J. Loving mother of Kevin, Robert (Shannon), and Scott (Jessica). Cherished grandmother of Caitrin, Peyton, Aidan, Callan, Jack, Tyler, and Madison. Dear sister of Tim Linehan and the late Patrick Linehan.

Visitation Friday, April 14,...

Apr 10, 2023

Katherine “Kaye” Melito’s adoring husband, Tom, was by her side when she passed away on April 10, 2023, at the age of 80 in their home in Glenwood Landing, NY. A funeral service will take place at Saint Boniface on Monday, April 17, at 10 am with Reverend Josef Norys of Saint Boniface officiating. Burial will follow at Cemetery...