Joan Patricia Pressler

Joan Patricia (née Rusch) Pressler of Southold became another angel in heaven on July 3, 2017, at the age of 79.

Joan was born in Brooklyn Sept. 28, 1937, to Helen and Henry Rusch. Joan was raised in Valley Stream and graduated from West Hempstead High School in 1955.

She married the love of her life, Edmund Pressler, on June 22, 1957. He predeceased her on April 12, 2016. They raised their family in Massapequa before moving out to their home in Southold in 1981. Together they had four children, Michael (Allison), of Aquebogue; Jim, of Southold; Ric (Theresa), of Southold; and Lauren (Frank) Kruszeski of Southold. Joan was the proud grandmother of seven: Richard, Brian, Emily, Melissa, Jennifer, Robert and Max. She is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Walter, of North Bellmore, and Bob, of Jupiter, Fla.; and an aunt, Patricia Whitney of Ocean, N.J., who was more her sister. She also leaves behind three nephews and two nieces, along with many cousins and friends.

Joan loved life. She was everybody’s “Mom.” Anytime you needed an ear or a shoulder to lean on, you could always count on Joan.

Joan and Ed were the owners of Pastimes Antiques in Southold for about 35 years. The shop is where she would love to talk to all who came in. And she loved to talk! She had so many friends that have had an impact on her life, as well as her family members’ lives. We know she will be sorely missed.

Joan and Ed did everything together, from running the antique store to going fishing and traveling. They loved to travel to Hawaii and Florida.

Joan enjoyed caring for her African violets and orchids. She loved to be around family and friends. There was always laughter to be heard and food to be eaten. Not a day went by that these words were not said: “I love you … I love you more.”

The family received an outpouring of support from family and friends on July 6. She was laid to rest July 7 at St. Patrick R.C. Cemetery in Southold.

The family has requested that any memorial donations be sent to an organization close to your heart.

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Donald Irving Scholtz

Donald Irving Scholtz of Laurel, 64, passed away peacefully July 6, 2017, after a short illness.

Born March 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Irving J. Scholtz and is survived by his loving mother, Eleanor (Bulak) Scholtz of Riverhead; his sister, Diane Collins of Aquebogue; his life partner and “everything,” Beverly Wowak; and his children, Corinne and James Barkan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., James Scholtz of Manhattan, Christopher and Heather Scholtz and their daughters, Victoria and Nora, of Mattituck, and Joshua Scholtz and his fiancée, Meredith Stevenot of Jamesport. He is also survived by Amy Wowak and Cary Kung of Brooklyn, Valerie and Kevin Pettit and son, Blake, of Wading River, and Jillian Wowak of Manhattan. Additionally, he is survived by his two nieces, Ruthann and Ray Gagliano and Kerin and Brian Voytek.

A graduate of Southampton College, Donald studied accounting and was a manager at Mattituck Inlet and Marina, where he worked for over 40 years. He proudly maintained the Scholtz family home of four generations. Donald was very active in his children’s lives, including Boy Scouts, coaching soccer, family vacations, hiking and camping. His hobbies were astronomy, building model rockets, airplanes and trains.

He will be remembered by a large, loving extended family.

The family received visitors July 9 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. where a funeral service took place.

The family requests donations in Donald’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LLS.org.

Please share a memory with the family at tuthillfh.com.

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Longtime Greenport resident William S. Pruitt died July 11 at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport. He was 80. 

The son of Carlton and Grace Pruitt, he was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Tangier Island, Va.

Mr. Pruitt earned his GED and served in the the U.S. Navy for four years.

For 35 years, he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Plum Island.

On July 18, 1965, he married Beverly Andrews at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport.

Mr. Pruitt was a 47-year member of Standard Hose Co. 4 in Greenport.

Mr. Pruitt is survived by his wife, of Greenport; his daughters, Claudia Berry of Mattituck and Michelle Pruitt of Summerville, S.C.; his son, Brian, of Whitman, Mass.; sister, Rose Sharpless of Princess Anne, Md.; brothers, Johnny, of Princess Anne and Richard and Carl of Tangier Island and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Elwood, Fred and Gary.

The family will receive visitors Friday, July 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Standard Hose Company4 in Greenport.

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Rudolph Bruer, a Southold Town justice for two decades who began practicing law in 1965, died Wednesday. He was 77.

Mr. Bruer was first elected in 1995, winning a three-candidate race by 519 votes. He served until 2015, when he decided to retire and not seek re-election following his fifth term.

Town officials remembered Mr. Bruer as a family man who admirably served Southold Town.

“He was not only a justice for the town, but a very close friend of mine,” said Southold Supervisor Scott Russell. “I worked on campaigns with him. I was proud to have actually run one of his campaigns in the past.”

A Southold resident since 1960, Mr. Bruer worked early in his career as a trial attorney in New York for a firm specializing in negligence cases. He had moved to Florida after retiring.

“He was a great friend of mine for 40 years and it was an honor to serve with him for his 20 years on the bench,” said Southold Town Justice Bill Price, who will retire at the end of this year after serving more than 35 years.

Mr. Bruer earned a law degree at Brooklyn Law School after graduating from St. Lawrence University.

In his last election, in 2011, Mr. Bruer faced a challenger for the first time in 12 years. A veteran Republican, Mr. Bruer went up against attorney Brian Hughes, a Republican who ran with Democratic support. Mr. Bruer easily won his re-election bid with 62 percent of the votes.

“He was just a dynamite jurist and just a wonderful person,” Mr. Russell said.

Visitation will take place Saturday at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. as well as Sunday from 2-6 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Southold. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a Meals on Wheels Program.

Top photo: Rudolph Bruer pictured in 2011. (file photo)

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Southold Town Justices Rudolph Bruer, left, and William Price at a swearing-in ceremony in 2012. (file photo)

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Michelle Janine Schiavoni of Greenport died July 11. She was 27. 

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

Memorial donations may be made to an animal shelter of the donor’s choosing.

A complete obituary will follow.

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David Owen Edwards of Ridge died July 11, 2017 at Stony Brook University Hospital after a 2 ½ year illness. He was 61.

Born at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport Dec. 24, 1955, to Sarah Lee (Waller) and Charles West Edwards, he was a graduate of Greenport High School.

David served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1977 and was a retired professional truck driver with Suffolk Transportation and Home Depot.

David was a member of Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Greenport and served on the trustee board and in the male chorus.

Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline A. Edwards (née Fields), whom he married on June 29, 1991 at Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church; a daughter, Yolanda Edwards of Raleigh, N.C. and siblings, Charles Allen (Denise) Edwards of Greenport, Jean D. Edwards of Riverhead, Charlene Edwards of Fort Washington, Md. and Sharon (Craig) Stephens of Upper Marlboro, Md. and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and in-laws.

The family received friends July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Homegoing services will be celebrated at 11 a.m,. Monday, July 17, at Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. Interment will follow at the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold.

Memorial donations to Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in support of their Sunday School would be appreciated.

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Gloria Hallas-Bolling of Mattituck died July 16. She was 78.

The family will receive visitors Friday, July 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck.

Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Spencer Baldwin Terry Jr, age 87, a resident of Washington, N.C. died July 4, 2017, at his home.

Mr. Terry was born in Weatherfield, Conn., May 30, 1930, to Spencer Baldwin Terry and Ruth Wood Terry.

Mr. Terry served as a corporal in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1951. He spent most of his career in the oil and gas industry and as a part-time delivery driver.

He was passionate about traveling, painting, and writing and was proud to have become a published author in his retirement. Having never met a stranger, he had a willingness to help anyone in need regardless of their circumstances.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Beverly Ann Terry. In addition to his wife survivors include three sons, David Terry and wife, Joanna, of Long Island, Spencer Baldwin Terry III of Greenville, N.C. and Matthew Mark Terry of Washington, N.C.; three daughters, Christy Lynn Simmons of Edmond, Okla., Mindy Ann Shimanek and husband, Kevin, of Enid, Okla. and Candy Renee Prince and husband, Rodney, of Monroe, N.C., and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his two nieces, Karen Gamm and Diana Whitsit Alford and her daughter, Stephanie, of Orient, who knew him as “Uncle Dae.” He is preceded in death by three sisters, Hope Terry Gillespie, Constance Terry, and Hortense Prince Spencer.

A private ceremony will be held for the family and close friends at the Terry Family Cemetery in Orient.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to American Cancer Society, McConnell RAAB Hope Lodge, 930-A Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Terry family.

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Kristin Ingrid Schiller Strebel passed away at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, N.C., June 21, 2017. She was 56.

She is survived by her father, John Schiller of North Carolina; mother, Elise Hafiz of Pennsylvania; sister, Lauren, and brother-in-law, Tom Baker, of New Jersey; two uncles; three aunts; six cousins; three nephews; and many friends.

She was born Aug. 25, 1961, in New York City. Kristin lived and worked in North Carolina for many years. After moving back to Long Island, she was a valued employee at East End Eye Associates in Riverhead.

Kristin was smart, warm and funny and had a great sense of humor. She had a smile that would light up a room. She lived for her beloved animals. She adored Mattituck because of her childhood memories and the grandparents and family that lived there.

Memorial donations may be made to scripps.edu/research/pearsonctr/ or niaaa.nih.gov/about-niaaa/our-work/donations-niaaa. 

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Gloria Hallas-Bolling of Mattituck died July 16, 2017. She was 78.

Born June 16, 1939, in Greenport to Susan (Bush) and James Peter Hallas, she attended Greenport Schools. In 1976, she married Waddie Bolling and together they made their home in Mattituck for many years.

For 25 years, she was employed at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport as a member of the housekeeping staff. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and tending to her flower garden.

Surviving are her husband Waddie; son, Jon Hallas of Mattituck and sister Helen (Tom) Fox of Mattituck; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Friday, July 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck.

Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated.

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Lifelong North Fork resident Catherine S. Russo of Mattituck died July 4 after winning her battle with cancer. She was 61.

The daughter of Thomas L. Shalvey and Elizabeth (Bugdin), she was born Sept. 26, 1955, in Greenport. She graduated from SUNY Cobleskill in 1976.

One July 6, 1990, she married Daniel Russo Jr. in Manorville.

For 27 years, she worked as a corrections officer for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office in Riverhead.

Ms. Russo was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, North Fork Community Theatre, Kait’s Angels and Fighting Chance.

She enjoyed going to the beach,kayaking, watching live theater and exercising.

Predeceased by her mother in 2002 and father in 2005, Ms. Russo is survived by her husband, of Mattituck; daughter, Marissa, of Mattituck; siblings, Thomas Shalvey Jr. (Barbara), of Cutchogue and Deborah Bueling (Scott) of Land O’ Lakes, Fla. and many beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family received visitors July 9 at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral Mass took place July 10 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck, officiated by Monsignor Joseph Staudt. Cremation will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Kait’s Angels or East End Hospice.

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William R. Killian Jr. of Patchogue died suddenly at his home July 21, 2017. Formerly of Mattituck, he was 62.

Born in New York City Sept. 27, 1954, to Margaret M. (Joyce) and William R. Killian, he was raised in East Meadow.

In 1971, the family moved to Mattituck where he graduated from Mattituck High School.

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his sister Peggy Killian of Southold; brother, Charlie Killian of East Quogue and nieces, Krista Maldonado, Heather Killian and Courtney Killian and a great-niece, Michaela.

Bill’s family has chosen to remember his life privately.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Norman “Deke” Waterhouse of Southold died suddenly July 22, 2017, at the age of 68.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Words of Remembrance will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial donations to  Southold Fire Department Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1469, Southold, NY 11971 would be appreciated.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Arlene Sullivan of Cutchogue, a retired buyer for the Naval Exchange, world traveler, and avid gardener died peacefully July 22, 2017 on Long Island at the age of 87.  

Arlene was the devoted wife of the late John Sullivan and daughter of Stanley and Josephine Waloski.

Arlene will be remembered for the magnificent dahlias that she raised and shared with friends and family. Arlene was outspoken and honest. Her family mourns the passing of this feisty lady.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Former Southold resident Helen Goldsmith Beebe of Calverton died suddenly July 20. She was 91. 

Arrangements are pending and are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Winifred B. Riches of Laurel died at her home July 23, 2017, at the age of 104. She was the widow of Thomas J. Riches who died on Jan. 11, 1992.

Ms. Riches was an avid bridge player, golfer and member of the Senior Citizens Club and Columbiettes of the Marian Council of the Knights of Columbus in Cutchogue.

The family will receive visitorsSunday, July 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Kristin Ingrid Schiller Strebel

Kristin Ingrid Schiller Strebel passed away June 21, 2017, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, N.C. She was 56.

She is survived by her father, John Schiller of North Carolina; mother, Elise Hafiz of Pennsylvania; sister Lauren and brother-in-law Tom Baker of New Jersey; aunts, uncles and cousins from the Schiller, Digons and Ulmet families; her Strebel nephews and her dear friend Phyllis.

Kris was born on Aug. 25, 1961, in New York City. She lived and worked in North Carolina for many years.

After moving back to Long Island, Kris was a valued employee at East End Eye Associates in Riverhead.

Kristin was smart, warm, and funny and had a great sense of humor. She had a smile that would light up a room.  She lived for her beloved animals. She adored Mattituck because of her childhood memories and the grandparents and family that lived there.

In the words of a former boss and friend, “Kristin was everything you could ever dream of having not just in an employee but in a human being. Her heart, her wit, her passion, her amazing intellect, her empathy, her laid back aura were just some of her many special “gifts” to us. My heart breaks for everyone because she should have been here with friends and family for many more years to come.”

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Robert H. Rogers

Robert H. Rogers of East Marion died July 22 in New York. He was 71. 

The son of Henry and Kathryn Kane Rogers, he was born Nov. 23, 1945, in New York.

He earned a master’s degree and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post in Southold.

Family members said he loved boating and fishing, and achieved his dream of living near the water after moving with his wife, Maureen, to East Marion in 2014. He was also an avid gardener and horticulturist. In addition, he was a linguist, whose favorite phrase was “Illegitmi Non Carborundum,” Latin for “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”

Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Maureen, of East Marion; daughters Christine Rogers Saenz of Centereach and Allison Rogers Chimienti of Glen Cove; his son, Robert, of Miller Place and nine grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, July 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at St Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, officiated by the Rev. Richard Hoerning. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion, 51655 Route 25, Southold, NY 11971.

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Robert Reiter

Shelter Island lost an Island legend, icon and unique character when Robert Reiter passed away at home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was 84.

Born in Greenport Nov. 19, 1932, to Theodore and Mary (Norkelun) Reiter, he was one of six children. In his younger years, Bob was an avid roller skater at the Greenport rink. He could “cut a rug” both on the dance floor and on skates, his family recalled. He was, they said, a real old-fashioned lady’s man.

Working as an usher at the movie theater in Greenport, Bob approached Kolina May Nevel, who was there with friends from Shelter Island, and told her “someday I’m going to marry you,” she recalled, adding “I told him, ‘You gotta be kidding me!’ ”

The couple married in 1960 and had three sons, R. Michael, Earl and Jeffrey.

A great outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed deer hunting locally and in upstate New York. He had always been involved in fishing activities, clamming, scalloping and gillnetting. He spent 10 years on sea scallop boats and as a local bay scalloper was profiled by The Newsday Magazine on Jan. 2, 1983, in a long article and photo essay entitled “The Hard, Sweet Life of a Scalloper.”

The family moved to Shelter Island in 1962 as caretakers of the Garr estate. A year later, Bob became a full-time bayman.

He served as a volunteer fireman for about 20 years and had his share of escapades, his family recalled, like the time he had to vent the roof of the manor house in Mashomack.

Bob and Kolina purchased what is now Bob’s Fish Market and Restaurant in 1969. The market began as a scallop shucking shop and evolved over time, starting with an all-you-can-eat fish fry and continuing to grow due to Island demand.

For 33 years, Bob was involved in the annual fundraiser at Mashomack where he cooked lobsters in ‘Big Bertha,’ sometimes wearing outlandish getups. Last summer he participated with his buddy Warren Lucas.

Missing him greatly are his wife, Kolina; his sons, R. Michael, Earl and Jeffrey, and their families; grandchildren, Anthony, Kayla and Amelia; great-grandchildren, Gloria, Margaret, Anthony and Lucas; along with hundreds of his friends, customers and acquaintances.

The Reiter family invites all to join in a day of remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at noon at Bob’s Fish Market and Restaurant.

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Ivy F. deLutio of Greenport died July 24. She was 94. 

The family will receive visitors Sunday, July 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport. A funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Burial at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.

A complete obituary will follow.

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