Susan Ehrbar Fleming, a summer resident of Cutchogue for over 50 years, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 4, with her devoted husband, Xavier, by her side.

Sue was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset and St. Francis School of Nursing in Hartford, Conn. While Susie was a registered nurse by trade, her favorite job was mothering her five children and serving as a second mother to her many nieces and nephews and neighborhood kids. In retirement, Sue was actively involved in the St. Aidan’s parish community in Williston Park as lector, CCD and the pre-cana ministry.

Susie is survived by Xav, her husband of 47 years; and their children Xav, Melissa (Christos), Damian (Tess), Becky and Max; along with grandchildren Ashley, Brittany, Tyler, March and Elias.

Susie’s perfect day spent “out East” included a boat ride to West Cove with the love of her life, an afternoon spent farm-standing and napping and a casual BBQ with 30 of her closest relatives.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Susie’s name can be made to St. Aidan’s Parish Outreach.

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Harold Thilberg of Oakdale, N.Y., passed away April 30, 2020.

Harold was born on Staten Island Aug. 14, 1931. He was the loving husband of Dorothy for 64 years; father of Ronald and Mary (Thilberg) Russell; and “Da” to his grandchildren Daniel and Nicholas Russell, “Papa” to Timothy Thilberg and Kimberly (Thilberg) Perry.

In 1951, Harold joined the Army and was stationed in Germany until 1954. He joined Greenport’s American Legion Burton Potter Post 185, of which he was a member for 59 years.

Harold grew up in Greenport and lived in Oakdale and East Marion. He worked as a plumber for Long Island State Parks in Babylon, N.Y., for 38 years. He and his family spent many beautiful summer weekends boating, clamming and fishing around Orient Bay.

Harold died from complications of COVID-19 and was buried at Calverton National Cemetery.

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José “Pepe” Acosta of Aquebogue died suddenly on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was 66 years old.

José was born on June 6, 1954, in Victoria de las Tunas, Cuba, to Maria (née Gutierrez) and Edilberto Acosta. On June 18, 1993, he married the love of his life, Diana L. Peel, on the island of Antigua and together they had one daughter. For the past 15 years José worked as a salesman at P.C. Richard in Riverhead.

Predeceased by his father, Edilberto, José is survived by his wife, Diana; his daughter, Isabelle Acosta of Charleston, S.C.; his mother, Maria; his siblings, Carlos Acosta and Mimi Acosta, both of North Bergen, N.J.; his faithful dog, Nala; and his beloved extended family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., with Caren Heacock officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to North Fork Animal Welfare League.

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Arlene R. Bridges of Southold died at home June 15, 2020. She was 85.

Family will visit privately at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold, with Father John Barrett officiating.

Interment at Calverton National Cemetery will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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On June 11, 2020, Thomas (“Tom”) Joseph Neville, passed away at the age of 76 in Clayton, N.C.

Tom was born July 16, 1943, in Greenport, N.Y., to Thomas and Modjeska Neville. He was in the class of 1961 at Mercy High School in Riverhead, N.Y., and worked as a mason for 37 years for Mazzaferro Brothers Masonry. He was also a volunteer firefighter at the Greenport Fire Department Standard Hose Company  4 and achieved the exalted status of “Captain,” just like his father. 

Tom married the love of his life on Sept. 30, 1973, and spent 46 years being a devoted husband and father. He was an avid coin collector, a fisherman and a New York Giants fan. He also found joy in playing his lucky lottery numbers and reminiscing about the good old days in Greenport. He was known for his practical advice, witty retorts and protective nature. No matter what, he was always there for his family when they needed him.

Tom will be missed dearly by his wife, Carlyn Neville; daughters, Jennifer Beebe and Sherri Fisher; sons, Raymond Neville and Jeffrey Neville; brother, Robert Neville; and sister-in-law, Betty Anne Neville. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Please send any donations to Greenport Fire Department Standard Hose Company 4, P.O. Box 58, Greenport, NY 11944.

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Jacqueline Penney, known to all as Jackie, passed away peacefully the morning of June 18, 2020, in her distinctive Cutchogue studio — a renovated 1840s red barn on North Street. Jackie is survived by her two beloved children, Debbie Penney and her husband, Steve Zaluski of Mattituck, and Bill Penney and his wife, Robin; and Jackie’s (Mimi’s) two grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Penney of Southold and New Hampshire.

Jackie is also survived by hundreds of her art students. She had a passion for teaching and was particularly gifted in inspiring others to develop their own creative capacity to “see.” 

Her incredible career has spanned her 90 years, beginning with an experience in kindergarten when she put her crayons on the radiator and was enthralled by watching the colors melt. Later she won a scholarship to the Phoenix School of Design in New York City and also attended the Black Mountain College in North Carolina and The Institute of Design in Chicago. 

Her list of awards is lengthy; she has written five books, including “Me Painting Me: A Memoir,” published in 2012. She is listed in the “Who’s Who of American Women Artists & Teachers” and her award-winning self-portrait, entitled “Me Painting Me,” is in the permanent collection of the National Association of Women Artists, housed at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.

In 1999, Jackie won a National Competition sponsored by Watercolor Magazine and was invited with other awarded artists to a week at the Forbes Trinchera Ranch in Costilla County, Colo. Her work is on display in nine permanent collections as well as in the homes of thousands who have purchased her work over these many years. 

Her life was more than her amazing body of artwork and awards and publications. She had a light and mischievous spirit, which was contagious, and anyone who met her knew they would never quite “see” the same, nor be the same after their encounter. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jacqueline Penney Art Scholarship Fund at Mattituck High School, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952.

There will be a final showing and sale of all of Jackie’s artwork at Jacqueline Penney Art Studio, 270 North Street, Cutchogue, N.Y., on July 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Those interested can contact dpenney@optonline.net for a private invitation to this event.

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Marion Glatzer Curko escaped this mortal realm on June 20, 2020. We think she did it in order to avoid having to make a decision in the upcoming presidential election.

She was born on April 30, 1950, to Heinz and Inge Glatzer in Gevelberg, Germany. Together, they emigrated to the United States in 1955. She grew up in Middletown, N.Y., with her sisters, Sylvia and Germaine, and attended school in Goshen, N.Y. Before her graduation from high school in 1968, she enjoyed her teen years as a flaming-baton twirler, a cliff diver and a pit girl.

She married Sam D. Curko at the ripe old age of 19 and moved to Shelter Island in 1970. She loved Shelter Island dearly, and made it her permanent home. She was a phenomenal cook who always prepared enough to share with unexpected dinner guests.

Her taste in music ranged from big band to Neil Diamond to Johnny Cash. Her favorite sitcom was MAS*H. Her infectious sense of humor was never ending, often inappropriate, and influenced by the likes of Benny Hill.

When it came to the parental tone in the house, inconsistency was king, ranging from a General George S. Patton speech to an episode of “Hee Haw.”

She is survived by her children, Heidi, Gretchen and Erik; her son-in-law, J. Colangelo; her daughter-in-law, Kim Curko; and her grandchildren, Mia, Ava, Lucien, Christian, Peyton and Miles.

She was loved dearly and will be infinitely missed. Private services will be held.

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Jacqueline Penney, known to all as Jackie, passed away peacefully the morning of June 18, 2020, in her distinctive Cutchogue studio — a renovated 1840s red barn on North Street. Jackie is survived by her two beloved children, Debbie Penney and her husband, Steve Zaluski, of Mattituck, and Bill Penney and his wife, Robin; and Jackie’s (Mimi’s) two grandchildren, Megan and Ryan Penney of Southold and New Hampshire.

Jackie is also survived by hundreds of her art students. She had a passion for teaching and was particularly gifted in inspiring others to develop their own creative capacity to “see.”

Her incredible career has spanned her 90 years, beginning with an experience in kindergarten when she put her crayons on the radiator and was enthralled by watching the colors melt. Later she won a scholarship to the Phoenix School of Design in New York City and also attended the Black Mountain College in North Carolina and The Institute of Design in Chicago.

Her list of awards is lengthy; she has written five books, including “Me Painting Me: A Memoir,” published in 2012. She is listed in the “Who’s Who of American Women Artists & Teachers” and her award-winning self-portrait, entitled “Me Painting Me,” is in the permanent collection of the National Association of Women Artists, housed at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.

In 1999, Jackie won a national competition sponsored by Watercolor Magazine and was invited with other awarded artists to a week at the Forbes Trinchera Ranch in Costilla County, Colo. Her work is on display in nine permanent collections as well as in the homes of thousands who have purchased her work over these many years.

Her life was more than her amazing body of artwork and awards and publications. She had a light and mischievous spirit, which was contagious, and anyone who met her knew they would never quite “see” the same, nor be the same, after their encounter.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jacqueline Penney Art Scholarship Fund at Mattituck High School, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952.

There will be a final showing and sale of all of Jackie’s artwork at Jacqueline Penney Art Studio, 270 North St., Cutchogue, N.Y., on Saturday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Those interested can contact dpenney@optonline.net for a private invitation to this event.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is assisting the family.

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Janet A. Boyle of Riverhead, N.Y., passed away on June 18, 2020, at the age of 85.

She was born on Oct. 7, 1934, in Flushing, Queens, to Luke and Matilda (Sheehan) Janke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carr Boyle Jr. She is survived by four children, James (Pat), Daniel, Deborah Peterson (James) and Robert (Kristin); nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters Dorothy Doelger and Lorraine Piel.

A private graveside service will be held in the near future.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home.

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Joseph C. Lazzaro of Mattituck died at his home June 20, 2020. He was 71.

The family will receive visitors Friday, June 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, with a funeral service at 7:30. The Rev. Tom Mac­Leod of North Fork United Methodist Church will officiate.

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Eugenia Hyman Monacelli of Orient Point and New York City died June 16, 2020, at Stony Brook University Hospital. She was 84.

Born May 25, 1936, in New York, she was the daughter of Samuel and Rose (Krell) Hyman. She studied piano with Nadia Reisenberg from when she was 6 years old until she graduated from the Mannes College of Music in New York. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to continue her studies at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy.

She was a concert pianist, a highly accomplished musician who won many competitions, including first prizes at the Geneva, Viotti and Chopin international music competitions. She concertized widely and performed with major orchestras worldwide and as a soloist, including with the New York Philharmonic.

She taught piano at Mannes College of Music and Queens College and was co-founder of the Weathersfield Music Festival in Vermont.

In addition to being a pianist, she loved spending time with her extended family, including her in-laws, nephews and nieces, grandchildren and her musical community. She was an avid speed reader, ice cream lover, staunch liberal, opinionated New Yorker and a force of nature.

She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Beatrice Allen, in 2014; and her brother, Eugene Hyman, in 1932. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gianfranco Monacelli; her daughter, Nurit Monacelli (Tommy Schrider) of New York City; two sons, Fausto (Sarah Grayson), of New York City, and Alex (Susa Visuri), of San Diego; her sister Almita Vamos; and four grandchildren.

Private arrangements were handled by Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

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Barbara J. Marczewski of Riverhead, formerly of Greenport, died June 24, 2020. She was 68. 

She was the beloved wife of Macy W. Marczewski; cherished mother of Clint (Stephanie) Marczewski and Dawn (Tom)Cockerill; and adored grandmother to Dahlia, Trevor and Brett. A sister, Sandra (Thomas) Rinehart, and brother, Michael Pekunka, also survive.

Barbara was born Oct. 15, 1951, to Mitchell Pekunka and Anna Mysliborski. She graduated from Greenport High School and received her degree at SUNY/Cobleskill. She was an active member with the Greenport Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, serving as treasurer for many years. 

Barbara enjoyed playing darts on the Triangle Yacht Club team and was an avid Yankees fan. She also enjoyed everything Disney, along with her gardening. 

The family has chosen a private cremation; a memorial service will be planned for a future date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s honor to American Cancer Society.

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Teresa Flanagan Kelly, 93, of Parksley, Va., passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 22, 2020.

She was born to Patrick and Margaret Flanagan in New York City, where she grew up. She graduated from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Manhattan. She then went on to have a long and successful nursing career, working as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park, N.Y.; Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, N.Y.; and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Va. Much of her career was spent as an emergency room nurse and she was well-known for her professionalism, composure under pressure, and compassion. 

Mrs. Kelly was a dedicated wife and mother. She met her late husband, Thomas Kelly, a New York State Parkway Policeman, when he was injured in the line of duty and a patient at Long Island Jewish Hospital. 

She is survived by their four children, Dr. Patrick Kelly and his wife, Ellen, of Ledyard, Conn., Mary Kelly and her wife, Heather Peck, of Charlottesville, Va., Joseph Kelly and his wife, Peggy, of Parksley, Va., and Elizabeth Kelly Hancock and her husband, Michael, of Charlottesville, Va.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Kelly particularly enjoyed living in Orient, from 1964 to 1980, where she and her husband raised their family. She worked at Eastern Long Island Hospital as an emergency room nurse and made many friends that she cherished throughout her life. 

She was also loved by her many pets during her life, including cats, dogs, goats and horses. Teresa enjoyed poetry, music, movies and playing trivia games, which she usually won.

Mrs. Kelly was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Onley, Va., where she sang in the choir. She was a past member of St. Agnes Parish in Greenport; St. Mary’s Parish in Lovingston, Va.; and The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima in Weeki Wachee, Fla. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore or the Eastern Shore SPCA. 

A funeral Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Onley. The Mass will be livestreamed.

Arrangements were handled by Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley, Va.

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Roman Gregory Wdowiak, age 68, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at his home in Brandon, Vt.

Roman was born in Greenport, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 1952. He was the son of Roman M. and Regina (Kudlinski) Wdowiak. He grew up in Greenport, where he received his early education, and graduated from Mercy High School in Riverhead, N.Y. He earned his degree in education from Kings College in Wilkes Barre, Pa. He taught at M.S. 126 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, N.Y., for 37 years and retired to Brandon in 2007.

Roman was a loyal and faithful member (captain) of the Spring Valley Fire Department in Rockland County, N.Y., where he met his wife, Lynn, who was also a firefighter. He was awarded many honor and valor awards throughout his volunteer fireman’s service. Roman became a member of the Brandon Fire Department, quickly moved up the ranks and was named chief in 2012. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and caring for his property. His passion was the fire department.

Surviving are his wife, Lynn (Peters) Wdowiak of Brandon; a sister, Anne Marie Loper, and her husband, Tom, of Southold, N.Y.; sister-in-law Robin Kowalczk and her husband, Paul, of White Lake, Mich.; and brother-in-law Mark Peters and his wife, Olga, of Los Angeles, Calif. Six nieces, three nephews, a grand-niece and -nephew and three fur babies also survive him.

A gathering of remembrance was held May 25 at Brandon Fire Department, where a bell ceremony was performed.

Memorial gifts may be made in his memory to Brandon Fire Department, 61 Franklin St., Brandon, VT 05733 or to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

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James Miller Sr., affectionately known by many as Jim, “The Old Boy” and as “Pops” to his beloved family, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, N.Y.

Jim is survived by his cherished wife, Barbara, and would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this coming August. He is also survived by their six children, James Miller Jr. and his wife, Deborah, Dr. Barbara Gaines and her husband, Dr. John Gaines, Glen Miller and his wife, Susan, Mark Miller and his wife, Biriçim, Tracey Orlando and her husband, Vincent, and Jenniffer Wheeler and her husband, Charles; his loving 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and was awaiting the birth of his second great-grandchild. Jim is also survived by his brothers Richard and Dave Miller and sister Loretta LaManna and their respective spouses; his surviving brother-in-law, John Mayer; and surviving sister-in-law, Rosemary Miller; as well as his many nieces and nephews.

Jim had an impact on countless lives and left a legacy that stretches far beyond what any of us truly know. His ability to mentor and inspire anyone through invaluable life lessons has led to thousands of connections and memories. James was known for his fierce dedication to family, sharp wit, optimistic intellect, and his raw grit and determination. Jim’s life philosophy was, “Nothing bad ever happens — we just need to find the opportunities in everything.” Every day he showed that through hard work, fairness, and adjusting your perspective, anyone can rise above a difficult circumstance and succeed.

Jim felt it was the duty of older generations to lift up younger ones. He would often use the image of a father holding a child on his shoulders to illustrate this idea. He believed that what we learn over time isn’t meant for us to hold onto for ourselves, but rather share to help others overcome and build their own success in life.

His incredible 85 years began on March 30, 1935. Jim was born to parents Harry and Cecilia Miller at home in Merrick, N.Y. Growing up with next to nothing, Jim’s tenacity and character were forged in humble beginnings, motivating him to persevere against all odds. After running various businesses ranging from spackling and home construction to commercial fishing, he ultimately used his ingenuity and ambition to build a world-renowned environmental company, Miller Environmental Group, and was a co-founder of the globally operating firm National Response Corporation (NRC).

Right up to his recent hospitalization, Jim worked every day and remained relevant and vital. Despite having left school after 11th grade, Jim’s real-life experience and inventive mind led to the founding of multiple companies, organizations and associations. Although he had a severe case of dyslexia, his natural intellect and creative problem solving allowed him to develop and patent several inventions. He always felt “seeing things backwards was a gift” that enabled him to attack problems from an entirely different approach than others. While he has received many awards over the years, his most treasured accomplishment was his children and grandchildren.

Beyond all of his life’s success, Jim was still a humble and simple man. He was most in his element on the water with a fishing pole in hand. He took joy in reeling in a “big one” and sharing a good fishing story. He would teach his life lessons with a line in the water waiting for a fish to bite. Jim will be terribly missed by his family and dear friends, but there’s no doubt he’s looking down on us shaking his head with that side smile saying, “This isn’t something bad, I’ve lived well. But, YOU have more to do. Now go and find that opportunity.”

The Old Boy’s life story was memorialized in the biography “Nothing Bad Ever Happens,” penned by Ben Cosgrove.

The family will be holding a private visitation. Graveside prayers and burial will be held Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Main Bayview Road in Southold. Family and friends are invited to attend the cemetery. Please be advised, masks must be worn and social distancing is required.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of James Miller may be made to Seatuck Environmental Association, where funds will be used to support the construction and maintenance of migratory fish passages on the Peconic River. For more information please see the Coster-Heppner Funeral Home website, www.northforkfuneralhome.com.

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On June 28, 2020, Richard R. Prieto passed away at Peconic Landing in Greenport, N.Y. He was 88 years old.

The only child of Ada and José Prieto, he was born March 23, 1932, in Manhattan, N.Y. As a boy, Richard summered in Southold, where he helped his father build a cottage in Laughing Water, thus cementing a lifelong love for the North Fork.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954. After his service, he commenced his career in the printing industry and went on to open his own business, Nation Printing.

A former member of the North Fork Country Club, he enjoyed his retirement playing golf, and was also an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dolores; their two sons, Richard Jr. (Julia), of Southold, and Andrew, of Westbury, N.Y.; five grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is assisting the family.

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Lynn Ellen Menaker of Greenport, 76, was called home Monday, June 22, 2020.

Lynn was born Nov. 17, 1943, in the Bronx, N.Y. She grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and attended James Madison High School and Brooklyn College. Her career as a clothing buyer for Abraham & Straus and then for Macy’s brought her the opportunity to travel the world, which she loved, both for work and for pleasure.

She met Judy, the love of her life, and they lived in Manhattan, where they worked, enjoyed many a Broadway play and relished in the life of the city. In 1985, they built their future retirement home on the North Fork of Long Island, eventually became permanent residents and embraced the community wholeheartedly. Lynn and Judy were life partners of 39 years and were elated when New York passed the Marriage Equality Act, which enabled them to be legally wed.

Lynn was the loving and devoted wife of Judy Renee Marshall, who predeceased her in 2016. She was also predeceased by her sister, Myra Gail Gritz. She was aunt to Susan Assenza and Andrea Mitchell; great-aunt to Abigail, Elizabeth, Eric and Jake. Lynn was a devoted family member to her cousins, their spouses and their children. Both Lynn’s and Judy’s families feel this tremendous loss, as we were made one through their union.

As a friend, you couldn’t have asked for a better, more faithful and caring one. Her generosity, endearing personality and genuine smile will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

May your memories of Lynn be a comfort.

Lynn was interred at Sterling Cemetery in Greenport with a limited service, with Pastor Ann Van Cleef officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or by calling 1-800-822-6344.

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Jean M. Konkel, longtime Mattituck resident, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was 93 years old.

Jean was born on June 13, 1927, in Freeport, N.Y., to Jennie (White) and Stephen Carroll Carpenter. On June 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, William O. Konkel, and together they had two children.

Jean was a member of Mattituck Presbyterian Church. She was a stay-at-home mom and, above all else, loved caring for her family.

Predeceased by her husband, William Sr., in 1993, Jean is survived by her sons, William Jr. of Dix Hills, N.Y., and Thomas, of Navarre, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A private family funeral service was held at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, followed by interment at New Bethany Cemetery in Mattituck.

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Elaine E. Cuddy passed away on June 29, 2020, at her home in Mattituck after an extended illness.

She was the daughter of Madeline (Berry) O’Brien and George O’Brien and grew up in Merrick, N.Y. She, her husband and three sons moved to Mattituck in 1969.

Born in Floral Park, N.Y., on Feb. 3, 1938, Elaine was an educator, avid reader, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She held two master’s degrees and was a high school biology and chemistry teacher, initially at Ithaca, N.Y., and then at Southold High School. Elaine became head of the Southold science department, although she was the only woman in that department. Her students recognized her as an extraordinary teacher and dedicated the yearbook to her.

Most of her adult life, Elaine suffered from severe arthritis, yet, in addition to teaching, raised her three sons. She was an educator and assured her sons were college graduates, but was most proud that her four granddaughters will all receive college degrees.

After retiring, Elaine resumed her passion for flowers and gardens, which were evident at her residence. When circumstances permitted, she enjoyed traveling and social gatherings with close friends.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles; her three sons, Paul (Denise), Keith (Rose) and Michael; four granddaughters, Shannon, Megan, Kelly and Erin; and her sister, Gail Brick. Two brothers predeceased her.
Elaine and her family would be grateful to have trees planted in her honor and memory.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Barbara Ann Kaplan, a summer resident of Southold for over 50 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 22, 2020, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was 82. 

Born in Brooklyn on April 6, 1938, to Sylvia and Jacob Goldstein, Barbara graduated from Hofstra University, where she met her husband and the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Kaplan. Bob was born in Southampton and raised in Greenport, where Bob’s father, Phil, and his uncle Jack owned and operated Kaplan’s Market. 

Barbara worked as an elementary school teacher, supporting her husband through dental school in Cleveland and his dental residency in New York City. Together they raised two children in Roslyn, N.Y., spending and loving every summer in Southold. Nothing made Barbara happier than being with Bob, her family and friends at their home in Cedar Beach. Barbara and Bob were long-standing members of Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, where Bob’s grandfather was one of its founders.

Barbara was an incredibly devoted wife, an amazing mother and an even better Nana. 

Barbara was predeceased by Bob, who passed away in 2003, and she is survived by her adoring sons and their wives, David (Elayna) and Jonathan (Rana); her loving grandchildren, Samantha, Jeremy and Rex; her brother, Michael Goldstein; and many other cherished family members and dear friends. She was truly loved by all and will be tremendously missed.

Memorial donations in Barbara’s name can be made to ALS Association Greater NY Chapter and Congregation Tifereth Israel.

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