DEATH NOTICES

NANCY LUECKE died on December 5, 2008 at the age of 102, she was the widow of the late Ernesto, devoted mother of Geraldine Luecke. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church followed by interment in St. Charles Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72- 27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ EMILIE M. PETERSEN died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 96. She was the dear aunt of Christine and Bill Helmke and Jerry Gunning, sister of the late Michael, John and Frank Petersen. Religious services were held at the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth followed by interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

+++ ALMA ECKERMANN died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 83. She was the widow of the late Bert. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Stanislaus Church followed by entombment in Washington Memorial Park, Mount Sinai, New York under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72- 27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ JASMINE ABIGAIL B. PARAGAS died on December 4, 2008 at the age of 14. She was the beloved daughter of Concepcion and Noel Paragas, cherished sister of Christian, loving granddaughter of Hilarion and Felicisima Binuya, dear niece of Elipidia and David Stiffler, godchild of Max and Noemi Pedane. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Ascension Church followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery under the direction of the Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth.

+++ RICHARD WOLF of Ridgewood died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 83. A native of Gottschee Reinthal, Austria, he was the husband of the late Emma, devoted father of Richard and the late Emily Wolf; also survived by one grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

+++ ANNA MANUS of Catskill, New York, formerly of Ridgewood, died on December 2, 2008 at the age of 95. A native of New York, New York, she was the widow of the late Joseph, devoted mother of Joanne, Joseph and Kathleen, sister of the late Sam, John, Frank and Dorothy, dear grandmother of Beth Anne, Fran, Bobby, Jennifer, Heather, Jason, and Meredith, great-grandmother of Michelle, Danielle, Conner, Matthew, Ryan, Gerard, Angela, Joseph and Samuel. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in Long Island National Cemetery under the direction of the Peter J. Geis Funeral Home, 57i-34 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood.

+++ ELFRIEDE HALLINGER of Glendale died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 72. A native of Germany, she was the beloved wife of Anton, devoted mother of Anthony, Curt, Christian and Carol Hallinger, dear sister of Franz Sprenzinger. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in Fort Hill Cemetery, Montauk, New York under the direction of the George Werst Funeral Home, A Dignity Provider, 71-41 Cooper Avenue, Glendale.

+++ FRANCES C. MILLER of Effort, Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgewood, died at the age of 87. A native of Brooklyn, she was the widow of the late Joseph F., devoted mother and motherin law of William W. and Martha of Effort, Pennsylvania, Lorraine and Ronald Nagle of Melbourne, Florida, sister of the late Anna, Helen, Lillian and William; also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Young at Heart Senior Center. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Gilbert, Pennsylvania followed by interment in Ft. Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania under the direction of the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Gilbert, Pennsylvania.

+++ JOSE RIVERA of Brooklyn died on December 1, 2008 at the age of 55. A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved husband of Paula, devoted father of Jose, Christopher and Gabriel Rivera, loving son of Miguel Angel Rivera Valez, Lillian and Danny Rivera; also survived by two grandchildren. Services were held at the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood followed by interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

+++ FRANK LAVRIC of East Elmhurst died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 78. He was the dear brother of Berta Mantel. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Matthias Church followed by interment in All Faiths Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

+++ JADWIGA KUC died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 72. She was the devoted mother of Krzysztof. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ KARL-HEINZ KLATT died on November 29, 2008 at the age of 66. He was the husband of Barbara, devoted father of Lisa and Heidi Schnieder. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.

+++ PAULINE ARNEO died on December 3, 2008 at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Linda and John. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ MAKRAM SAAD BOTROS of Glendale died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 74. A native of Tanta El Gharbia, Egypt, he was the beloved husband of Nadia Youssef, devoted father Botros, Maria, Dimiana and Tereza (all Botros), dear brother of Nashat Botros; also survived by four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary's and St. Antonio's Coptic Church followed by interment in Linden Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Morton Funeral Home./Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Avenue, Ridgewood.

+++ BENJAMIN J. SCHIAVI, Sr. died on December 2, 2008 at the age of 87. He was the husband of the late Maria, devoted father of Benjamin, Jr. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by interment in All Faiths Cemetery.

+++ ELLEN CORRIGAN died on December 5, 2008 at the age of 95. She was the widow of the late James, devoted mother of James and Ruth Stanat. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery.

+++ FRANK MATEUS died on December 7, 2008 at the age of 56. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda. Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ JOHN EDWARD WHITEHILL died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 80. He was the husband of the late Edith, devoted father of Lee. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64- 19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

+++ ROBERT B. FOSS died on November 27, 2008 at the age of 48. He was the husband of Bobbi Jo, devoted father of Robert, loving son of Patricia DiMola, dear brother of Steven and Sandra. Services were held at the Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village followed by cremation in Fresh Pond Crematory.

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