Carolyn A. Salminen

Carolyn A. Salminen, 70, died peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017, following a nearly yearlong battle against ovarian cancer, with her loving family by her side.

Carolyn was born April 18, 1946, in Greenport, the daughter of William Adams Jr. and Carolyn (Morrell) Adams.

On June 27, 1969, she married her college sweetheart, Karlo Salminen, in Greenport.

In July of 1969, she and Karlo moved to Milton, Vt., which she had called home ever since.

In addition to Karlo, her family includes daughter Anna Wellman and her husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Wellman of Clarksville, Tenn.; her son Matti Salminen of Brattleboro, Vt.; her beloved grandchildren, Elaina, Lauren and Wyatt; and her brother John and his wife, Marilyn “Mac” Adams of North Truro, Mass. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother William “Billy” Adams.

She graduated from the SUNY/Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received her master’s degree from Central Connecticut State College.

Carolyn enjoyed a 26-year career as an educator, primarily in the Milton School District. She will be remembered by her first-graders as being the “Queen” of earrings, wearing those that matched the theme of what she was teaching that day. Carolyn loved volunteering at the Family Center, and singing with Karlo and the church worship team at nursing homes, and with her oldies band, “Bobby and the Retrotones.” Most of all, though, she loved her family, her children and her grandchildren.

A celebration service was held April 2 at the New Life Christian Fellowship in Milton, where a memorial gathering followed at the Eagles Club.

Carolyn would like for us all to celebrate her life with as much happiness as we can muster.

She also requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or to the UVM Cancer Center, Eleanor B. Daniels Fund, c/o UVM Medical Center Foundation, Mailstop 363 UVM, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

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Catherine Boylan Joseph

Catherine Boylan Joseph died peacefully in her sleep April 5 at Acadia Center in Riverhead. She was 98.

Catherine was born June 10, 1918, in Brooklyn to George and Gertrude Mary (Brogan) Boylan. She grew up in Mineola and spent many summers in Mattituck, fishing, boating and enjoying the North Fork.

Catherine graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University and a Master of Arts from Adelphi University and continued her education at Fordham and Cornell. She was an English teacher for 25 years in the Garden City and Hempstead high schools.

Catherine had been published in Newsday and after becoming a certified poetry therapist, conducted workshops and lectures and went on to write poetry and articles for many Long Island newspapers. She was elected to “Who’s Who of American Women” in 1995 and had a long association with the Garden City branch of American University Women. She was also a member of the memorial unit of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Catherine moved to Southold to be near her daughter, Karen, and was a longtime resident of the Acadia Center, where she was beloved by the staff.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen, and her husband, Arnold Blair, of Cutchogue; her granddaughter Meredith Hudson and her husband, Cabell Hatfield, of New York City; her granddaughter Amanda Hudson of Marlboro, N.Y.; and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren by marriage. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, William, a former major in the U.S. Army during World War II, her sisters, Mary and Rosemary, and her brother, George, who died serving his country in World War II.

Services were held at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue, with a bagpiper to send her off in style.

Donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to Cutchogue New Suffolk Library.

Following is Catherine’s poem:

“Au Revoir”

Au Revoir sounds much less

final than Good-Bye. It

leaves the door open for

chance encounters, brief

meetings, surprise visits.

Exciting opportunities to

exchange pleasantries and

odd items of trivia. So

my departure will be just

that — fleeting. And

when you look up some

especially clear summer

evening and see one star

shining more brightly and

blinking at you…

It will be me.

–Catherine Joseph

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Laura Ann Koster

Laura Ann (Elkins) Koster of Greenport passed away April 10, 2017, at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola after a brief illness. 

Laura was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Philadelphia to her parents Lee J. and Lava (Fraley) Elkins. After the family moved to Hollis, Queens, Laura attended Andrew Jackson High School and received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Queens College.

In the early 1950s, Laura volunteered as a chauffeur for military personnel.

On a blind date in 1951, Laura met her future husband, Edward Koster. They married in 1953 in her parents’ home. In 1957 they started a business together, the ELKO Machine and Tool Co., which they owned for over 50 years. Not just partners in business, but partners in all they did, they raised three children in Freeport before moving to Southold in 1968.

Laura won many ribbons showing African violets at the African Violet Society. She was an accomplished pianist, eventually teaching herself to play the organ. She was the assistant organist for First Presbyterian Church of Freeport and later, First Presbyterian Church of Southold. She also sang in the church choir and served on both the boards of deacons and elders.

Laura enjoyed doing needlework and was an avid reader of mysteries and U.S. and world history. For many years, Laura served as a docent at Southold Historical Society. An outgoing and kind woman, Laura was often the first one to greet newcomers to church and new residents to Peconic Landing, where she and Ed moved in 2007.

She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of nearly 64 years, Edward; two sons, Edward L. of Thomasville, N.C. and Glen, of Moodus, Conn.; her daughter, Marla, of Cutchogue; her granddaughter, Bonnie, of Cutchogue and two sisters, Doreen Pugh of Waltham, Mass. and Jean Berlin of Tallahassee, Fla.

Laura was always gracious and always a lady. She will be greatly missed by her family and all those who knew her.

Visiting hours will take place Thursday, April 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, at First Presbyterian Church of Southold, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Peter Kelley. Interment will follow after the service.

Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Southold, P.O. Box 787, Southold, NY 11971.

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Francis Michael Creighton, our much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed peacefully Feb. 7, 2017, in Charleston, S.C., following a brief illness.

The family will receive visitors on  at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where a  service to celebrate his life will begin at 11:30 a.m. All friends and family are encouraged to join us in further celebration at lunch immediately following at Pace’s Dockside in Mattituck.

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Mary Ellen Caracuel of Jamesport died April 10, 2017 at the age of 77.

She was the beloved wife of Dr. Eloy Caracuel; loving mother of Eloy Caracuel (Angela), Martin Caracuel, Michael Caracuel (Jill), Maria Caracuel and Joseph Caracuel (Victoria); fond grandmother of Gabriella; caring sister of Frances Braks (Edward).

Reposing will take place Saturday, April 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home in Northport, A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.

Memorial donations can be made to Saint Gabriel Sacred Space, c/o Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 53 Prospect Road Centerport NY 11721, in Mary Ellen’s memory would be appreciated.

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Richard J. O’Brien of Laurel and Naples, Fla., formerly of Sunnyside, Massapequa and Manhasset, died April 12. He was 89. 

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY 12553.

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Alan “Big Al” Faszczewski, 50, went home to his Creator April 3 after a serious battle with a blood disorder.

Al grew up in Southold and graduated from Southold High School in 1985. He had many vocations including work for the Suffolk County Highway Department, Mattituck Airport, North Landing Electric Co. in Virginia and Northeastern Tree Services in Rhode Island.

Al married Kerry Sheehan in 1992 and his son, Dakota was born in 1994. While Al was divorced in 1999, one of his last conversations was with his son.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Faszczewski and his mother, Virginia Paterson. He is survived by his brother, Jay and his wife, Lee; his stepmother, Dot Faszczewski; his stepfather, John Paterson, his son Dakota, and his loving family, including uncles, aunts and cousins on both his mother’s and father’s sides. His remains have been cremated and returned to his son for remembrance.

Alan had a huge heart and a loving spirit. He will be missed by many.

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Longtime Cutchogue resident Walter Martin Doroski died April 14, 2017. He was 81.

The son of Vera (Danowski) and Martin Doroski, he was born June 14, 1935, in Greenport.

Walter attended Southold High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a mechanic for Jenco in Deer Park. He worked also worked with the Southold Project for Aquaculture Training.

Family members said Walter enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, watching hockey and lacrosse, hunting and antique cars.

Walter is survived by his sister, Vera, of Riverhead; daughter ToniAnn Sinning of Southold and son-in-law John Sinning Jr.; son, Walter M. Doroski Jr., of Centereach and daughter-in-law, Wendy Doroski; daughter Cindy Corbett of Clarkesville, Ga., and son-in-law Don Corbett; daughter Deanna Kirby of Shoreham and son-in-law Daniel Kirby; and grandchildren Jack Sinning , Nicole Witzke, Sarah Sinning, Thomas Kirby, Matthew Kirby and John Martin Corbett.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, April 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, April 20, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to Cornell Cooperative Extension’s SPAT program, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

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Former East Marion resident Jennifer Ann Woznick died April 16 in Burleson, Texas. The Joshua, Texas, resident was 46 years old.

The family will receive visitors Saturday, April 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where a funeral service will follow, officiated by the Rev. George Summers. Interment will follow at East Marion Cemetery.

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Marisa A. Blais, 78, of Williamsburg, Va., and formerly Robinson Lane in Peconic, passed away April 14, 2017, after a short illness.

She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, John, and three children, John A. Blais III and his wife, Beverly, William M. Blais and his wife, Kristin, and Dr. Kristin A. Blais, who was salutatorian of the Southold High School Class of ’84; grandsons, Matthew and Steven Blais; a granddaughter, Jennifer Blais; and a great-grandson, Jason Times.

Marisa was a professional musician, who attended Boston University on a music scholarship and played the violin and viola with the Boston, Memphis, Chattanooga and, later, the Garden State symphony orchestras along with many community orchestras in northern N.J. Marisa’s middle name, Antonia, was chosen by her mother as a tribute to Antonia Brico, conductor of the first all-women orchestra in the United States, where her mother played first violin.

Marisa worked for the Village of Greenport as an accountant in the treasurer’s office.

Marisa loved sailing and met her future husband on the Boston University sailing team. For over 35 years, she continued sailing as a family pastime on a variety of sailboats based at Pierce Yacht Basin in Greenport, now Brewer Stirling Harbor Marina. She and her husband were among the founders of the Eastern Sailing Club, and participated in the pre-opening party of the Rhumb Line restaurant and attended the next day on the restaurant’s first day of business.

Marisa loved all animals and ensured the family pets were truly part of the family.

This included numerous stray cats who owed their well-being and vet care to Marisa, including three that were spayed and made the trip to Virginia.

She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Marie Schaumann of Southold, former owners of Schaumann’s Antiques on Route 25 in Southold, located in the Caddie Horton house from 1949 to 1981. Marisa continued her interest in the East End of Long Island through subscriptions to The Suffolk Times and Riverhead News-Review.

Visiting hours will be held at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, April 20, at Nelsen Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Va., followed by a service at noon. Interment will be at a later date in Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Va. The family will receive visitors at home following the service.

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The Rev. John E. Walker III died suddenly April 13 at his home in Greenport. He was 69.

Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bellport.

The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Church of the Redeemer, P.O. Box 906, Mattituck, NY 11952.

For further information, please contact Horton-Mathie Funeral Home.

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Evelyn Mary Bascomb, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on April 17, 2017. She was born June 30, 1930, to Mack and Mary Villata in Queens County, N.Y.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roy Bascomb; her sons, Richard Bascomb (Donna) and James Bascomb; her granddaughter, Kerrie (née Bascomb) Ragan; and her grandsons, Trevor and Christopher Bascomb.

A funeral service for Evelyn will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, April 20, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, N.C., officiated by Father Steve Rice. Burial will follow funeral services at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons, N.C.

Online condolences can be made at frankvoglerandsons.com. Funeral arrangements provided by Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home.

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Longtime Southold resident Francis Patrick Melly died April 7 at the age of 89.

The son of Mary (Dillane) and Owen Melly, he was born in Elmhurst Feb. 14, 1928.

On Oct. 10, 1953, he married Bernice Joyce Carney in Elmhurst.

Mr. Melly served in the U.S. Navy for six years and earned his juris doctorate in 1951. He was self-employed for 65 years.

He was a member of the New York State, Queens County, Bar Association; Knights of Columbus; the American Legion; the Catholic Lawyers Guild; St. Vincent DePaul Society; St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold; and the Founders Village Association. He won a 50-year commemorative award for legal professionals.

Family members said he enjoyed all nautical sports and bowling.

Mr. Melly is survived by his wife; Bernice; his daughters, Cecilia Lynch and her husband, Bill, and Regina Melly and her husband, Robb Napolitano; his son, Timothy, and his wife, Robin; grandchildren Megan, Caitlin, Christopher, Jillian, Brian and Gianna; and great-grandaughter Mariella.

The family received visitors April 9 at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral Mass took place April 10 at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold. Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown or Knights of Columbus.

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Dorothy Zatto Bernat died at the Acadia Center April 8.

She was born in Jamaica, Queens Feb. 23, 1926, and was the daughter of Michael and Helen (Stayter) Zatto.

She is survived by sons Mark H. Bernat and Michael A. Bernat; daughter-in-law Joan L. Bernat; three grandchildren Lauren R. Bernat, Joseph M.H. Bernet and Brande Richter and great-granddaughter Emilia Richter.

A graduate of Dominican Commercial High School, Dorothy was known for her love of books and the beach. Dorothy taught Catechism and did typing transcription for the Shoreham-Wading River Community Journal. She retired from the Shoreham-Wading River School District’s Building and Grounds Department in 1996, and shortly thereafter moved to Aquebogue.

A private service has been planned for immediate family.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home, tuthillfh.com.

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Former longtime Orient resident Doris Morgan died Dec. 20, 2016 in Pennsylvania. 

She is survived by her daughters Patricia Green Morgan  and Carroll Morgan Davenport.

A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at  at Orient Congregational Church. Burial will follow at  Orient Central Cemetery.

The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Oysterponds Historical Society or the Orient Association toward the preservation of the Orient Methodist Church building.

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Betty Ann Hagerman of Southold died at her home April 21. She was 95.

Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, officiated by the Rev. Ben Burns. Interment will take place at the First Presbyterian Cemetery in Southold.

Memorial donations to North Fork United Methodist Church or Southold Free Library would be appreciated.

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Vennessa Brooks of Greenport died April 19. She was 25. 

The family will receive visitors Thursday, April 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Jefferson Temple Church of God in Christ in Cutchogue, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport assisted the family.

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Paul J. Epperlein, 78, of South Jamesport  and formerly of Waldwick N.J., passed away after a long illness on April 24, 2017.

He is survived by his wife Mary (née Carroll) Epperlein; his four children and their spouses, Julie and Aram Zadow, Sara and Richard Battikha, Lise and Jason Mulderig and Paul and Allyson Epperlein and his eight beautiful grandchildren, Julian, Declan, Amelia, Lara, Emery, Aveline, Hudson and Nixon. He was also a loving uncle and cousin and is survived by the Bird Family, Richard Epperlein and family and Dorothy Milo and family. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Bird.

A graduate of Fordham University, Paul was an officer in the U.S. Navy. After his naval discharge, Paul spent his working career as the cash manager for ITT Industries. He also served his community as a volunteer with the Waldwick New Jersey Ambulance Corp.

Paul retired 15 years ago to the North Fork of Long Island where he combined his professional and volunteer pursuits to serve as the treasurer of the Jamesport Fire District. He was also a member of Riverhead Ambulance Corp, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Jamesport Fire Police, Company 4.

Paul will be remembered by all who knew him for his great love of family and friends, his incredible humor, his deep appreciation for literature and classical music, his fond memories of world travel and his genuine passion for photographing the beauty of the North Fork.

Services will be held Thursday April 27, from 3 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday April 28, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Mattituck.

The family requests donations be made to East End Hospice, Jamesport Fire Department and the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

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Stanley J. Zurek Sr. of Peconic died April 25 at his home. He was 80.

The son of Peter and Katherine Zurek, he was born April 15, 1937, in Poland.

Mr. Zurek was a laborer for the Town of Southold at the landfill and for many years, worked as a caretaker for Robert Stott Sr. and Robert Stott Jr.

Mr. Zurek was a member of of Southold Fire Department and was an honorary member of Greenport Fire Department.

Family members said he enjoyed collecting and that he was a great dad and grandpa.

Mr. Zurek is survived by his children, Mary Manwaring of Mattituck, Stanley Jr., of Greenport, Lisa Rosa of Peconic, Gregory, of Greenport, Keith, of Southold, Daniel Drumm of Cutchogue, Donna Goldense of Southold and Amy, of New York; sister, Mary Lozinski of Oregon; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, April 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at noon Friday, April 28, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice.

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