Obituaries

Charles W. Gruhn

Charles W. Gruhn

Jul 6, 2023

Charles W. Gruhn was born in 1941 in Brooklyn where he resided with his siblings Joyce, Gerard, and Margaret. In his youth, he attended William E. Grady High School where he received vocational training as a carpenter. Shortly after graduation, Charlie entered the U.S, Army where he served a tour of duty in Vietnam while assigned to an artillery...

Helen B. Howe

Helen B. Howe

Jul 4, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Helen Bridget Howe, on July 4, 2023, at the age of 87. Helen is survived by her three children Kathleen (Edward) McCann, Helenann (Kevin) McMahon, and Tricia (Scott) Powers, as well as her eight grandchildren Kaitlyn (Tom), Billy, Kimberly, Rebecca, Ryan, Eddie IV, Brendan and...

Ida L. Acunto

Ida L. Acunto

Jul 2, 2023

Ida Lillian Acunto of Marina del Rey, California passed away peacefully on July 2 nd at the age of 96 years

old. She is survived by her seven grandchildren George, Jenifer (PJ) Brewer, Vincent, Ashley, Alexis,

Isabella, and Sophia and two great granddaughters Jordana and Paige. She is also survived by her loving

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Maryann Dewar

Maryann Dewar

Jun 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maryann Warren Dewar of Oceanside, NY at the age of 82. On June 30, 2023, Maryann left behind a loving husband of 59 years, Richard Dewar, two daughters Jeanne and Elizabeth, her son Paul, her sister Jeanne, two son in laws Thomas and Brian, a daughter in law...

Drue Kerls

Drue Kerls

Jun 29, 2023

Drue Ellen Devlin Kerls passed away on 6/29/2023 at the age of 80. She is survived by her three children

Dan (Rachel), Bill (Tricia) and Meghan (Kevin), as well as her grandchildren Kaitlyn, Maggie, James and

Adeline. She is also survived by her siblings, her twin sister Gail Devlin Henkel, her brother Brian Devlin,

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Helmut W. Altmann

Helmut W. Altmann

Jun 26, 2023

Helmut W. Altmann of Long Beach, NY passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Eugenia, daughters Diana and Michelle, sons in-law Ciaran Rooney and Alex Liccketto, and his beloved grandson Liam. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. We will miss him endlessly. The many happy moments we...

Thomas P. Digiovanna

Thomas P. Digiovanna

Jun 24, 2023

My beloved husband had a smile that brought so much pleasure to all and his love for his grandchildren and great grandchildren was immeasurable. Tom was greatly loved and will surely be missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Tom to any of the following charities; Tunnels to Towers, Wounded...

Vernestine Exum

Vernestine Exum

Jun 21, 2023

Vernestine Elizabeth Langley Exum passed away on June 21st, 2023, in Mount Sinai hospital.

Vernestine was born in Edgecomb County NC to Milton and Mattie Langley on February 2nd, 1935, the 8th of eleven children.

She attended and graduated from Conetoe High School in 1953. She left NC to stay with...

Arquelio Nieves

Arquelio Nieves

Jun 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023,at approximately 5:30am Arquelio Nieves passed away in his sleep from Parkinson's Lewy Body Dementia. He was 81 years old. He leaves behind his wife Zoraida Nieves, his daughters Susan Nieves, Diana Nieves, and Roseann Nieves, and his grandchildren Stephanie Artuso, Michael Bordoy, and Nicole Nieves. He was an amazing husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and...

Donald T. Decker Iii

Donald T. Decker Iii

Jun 17, 2023

Donald T. Decker III (Donny), age 50, of Oceanside NY.

Donny passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 surrounded by love. He is survived by his loving wife Amanda, daughters Cailyn and Alaina, sister Kristin (John) Devine, brother Brian (Sharon) Decker, brother-in-law Todd Lange and is the loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Donny...

Ralph Federico

Ralph Federico

Jun 15, 2023

Ralph Federico, age 81, of Oceanside on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Burial will be in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale on Tuesday, June 20th at 12pm.

Calling hours will be Monday, June 19th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Towers Funeral Home Inc., 2681...

Betty Trocle

Betty Trocle

Jun 11, 2023

Betty Trocle, Age 93, of Oceanside, New York. Betty passed away on June 11, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was the wife of the late John J. Trocle. She was the loving mother of John, Kathy (the late Christopher), and Andrea (Billy); loving grandmother of Katie Ann, Christopher, Danielle, Alexandra, Jacklyn, and Joseph; and loving great-grandmother of...