A memorial service for Elizabeth “Betty” R. Rowe of Orient will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at...
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John DiNoto of Southold died at home May 9. He was 83.

Arrangements, incomplete at this time, are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

A complete obituary will follow.

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Arthur A. Levin, D.D.S. of Greenport and Boynton Beach, Fla., passed away May 10 at the age of 103.

For over 60 years, he was the husband of Emma Rothman Levin from Southold. Arthur was born and raised in Greenport and graduated from Greenport High School. After attending the University of Alabama and graduating from University of Pennsylvania Dental School, he spent his entire professional life practicing dentistry at 19 Front Street in Greenport. His home for most of those years was 512 Front Street until his later years when he moved to the Sound View Inn for the summers, which was build by his brother Jack, who lived to 105.

Arthur began spending parts of every winter in Florida at the age of 65, but he continued his dental practice in Greenport the rest of the year until he fully retired at the age of 75. Up to three years ago, he returned to Greenport every summer, along with his wife, Emma, until she passed away eight years ago. In Florida, he lived in the Indian Springs Development and Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida, until his death. He was an avid golfer — he only stopped playing at the age of 98.

Arthur was a lifelong member and supporter of Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport. He was a founder of both the Gardiners Bay Country Club on Shelter Island, where he played golf through much of his dental career, and the Island’s End Country Club in Greenport.

Arthur is survived by his two daughters: Carol B. Levin, M.D., a psychiatrist in Okemos, Mich., and Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., a professor of education and human development at Wheelock College of Boston University. He is the grandfather of Julie Levin Russo, Ph.D., Michael Russo and Eli Goldstein.

Services for Arthur will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Temple Tifereth Israel in Greenport.

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William “Bill” Corbett of Southold died May 11 after a long illness.  He is survived by two sisters and seven...
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Kenneth M. Newman, former proprietor of The Old Print Shop and an expert on American nineteenth-century prints, died on May 8 at Stony Brook Hospital. He was 90.

Following a brief service as a deckhand in the Pacific Theater during World War II and as a carpenter building houses near home in Orient, N.Y., Kenneth joined his father Harry Shaw Newman in the antiquarian business in New York City in 1949. Working up from the shipping department of The Old Print Shop, he cultivated an expertise in prints, maps, and American art—notably, the work of Currier & Ives and John James Audubon.

Kenneth had no use for an office. He stood amidst The Old Print Shop’s bustle, welcoming all and sharing his professional passions. His enthusiasm for building private and public American art collections endures in his sons Robert and Harry’s management of the family business.

After a 64-year tenure, Ken hung up his suit and tie, retiring at age 86 to return to Orient, with his wife to the house they had built when they married. A 71-year veteran of the Orient Fire Department, Kenneth always considered Orient to be his home. He was a staple at the Country Store, where he chatted over coffee and sandwiches. Summers he spent riding his mower, gardening, and fishing. Winters he enjoyed hunting and iceboating.

Kenneth was a man who always had a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile. He appreciated a good ladder, enjoyed fireworks, and loved a cherry vanilla ice cream cone. He was a hell of a storyteller and had a laugh that filled the room. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jerie Reeves Newman; four children: Janice Caufield and her husband Ed, Robert Newman and his wife Susan, Nancy Newman, and Harry Newman and his wife Claire; 10 grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held on Saturday, June 23.

Donations on his behalf may be made to the Orient Fire Department, the Orient Congregational Church, or the Oysterponds Historical Society.

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Jean Schupp of Southold died May 16. She was 80.

The family will receive visitors Friday, May 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Interment take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Southold.

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Longtime Mattituck resident William J. Cremers passed away May 16, 2018.

He was the loving husband of Anne and the loving father of Marilyn and son-in-law, John, and Janet E. Cremers, who predeceased him.

He grew up in Astoria, and served in the Korean War for three years. His later accomplishments in life on the North Fork were as director of North Fork Animal Welfare League and as a director of Southold 2000. He also served in many civic positions: Southold Town Planning Board, Suffolk County Planning Commission, Southold Affordable Housing Committee, Southold Police Advisory Committee and Southold Town Management Task Force. He was also a member of American Legion Post 803 in Southold.

After retiring from Verizon, Bill’s ultimate goal in life was to preserve what he loved about the beauty of the North Fork.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated May 21 at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Mariusz Gorazd. Interment, with U.S. Navy Honors, followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations to North Fork Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 297, Southold, NY 11971, would be appreciated.

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

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Michael Lessard Sr. of Cutchogue died May 20, 2018, at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. He was 61.

Michael was born July 23, 1956, to Ruth (MacNish) and Victor Lessard in Greenport. He was a graduate of Mattituck High School.

During his lifetime he was employed by the City of New York as an EMT and, most recently, was an employee of the Cutchogue Fire District. For many years, he was an active volunteer firefighter with both the Mattituck and Cutchogue fire departments.

Predeceased by his parents and brother Jeffrey, he is survived by his son, Michael Jr., of New Jersey and daughter-in-law, Jamie; his granddaughter, Madelynn; his brothers Timothy (Chrissy) of Riverhead and James (Sue) of Mattituck; and his sister, Corinne Garcia (Rich) of Mattituck.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations to the Cutchogue Fire Department would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Former Mattituck resident Sara Bassford Tuthill, 89, died peacefully May 17, 2018, at Woodstock Terrace in Woodstock, Vt.

She was born Jan. 17, 1929, on Long Island, the daughter of Richard Hull and Esther May (Gildersleeve) Bassford.

Sara was a home health care provider for many years and enjoyed being able to take wonderful care of many people.

Sara loved reading, dancing, watching NASCAR races, football, and golf. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, skiing, long walks in the woods with her cat, and baking brownies.

Sara is survived by her daughter, Adriana (George) Rohrbach; daughter-in-law, Andrea Robinson, six grandchildren: Erin Nardolillo, Jason Rohrbach, Carrie Tylee, Jacob van Ryswyk, Justin Bates, and Kayla Robinson; three great-grandchildren: Mila Jace and Louis George Nardolillo, and Hunter Tylee; a sister, Carol Patterson; brother Steve Bassford, and her dear friend, Fran Elliot.

In addition to her parents she is predeceased by a son Jack van Ryswyk Jr. and a brother Richard Bassford.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, Vt.

Memorial donations may be made to Bayada Home Health Care, 316 Main Street, Norwich, V  05055

An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com. 

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Martha T. Jackson of Greenport died May 15 at her residence at Peconic Landing. She was 97. 

The daughter of Howard and Helen Eustis Turner, she was born Feb. 27, 1921, in Boston.

Ms. Jackson attended the Windsor School and Mills College.

On Sept. 12, 1942, she married Richard Jackson in Cambridge, Mass.

Ms. Jackson was a member of the Huntington Hospital Auxiliary, Three Harbors Garden Club and Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

Family members said she enjoyed playing bridge, tennis and golf.

Predeceased by her husband in 2007, Ms. Jackson is survived by her son, Richard Jr. of Dorset, Vt.; her daughter, Susanne Miller of Norwalk, Conn. and her son, William, of Bedford Hills, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings, Frances Aldrich, Margaret Warren and Howard Turner Jr.

Interment took place at St. John’s Church Cemetery in Cold Spring Harbor.

Arrangements were in care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

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Former Greenport resident David Paul Stetler of Riverhead died May 16 at his home. He was 64. 

The son of Harold and Hattie (Scutter) Stetler, he was born Aug. 25, 1953, in Bay Shore.

On Jan. 13, 1989, he married Theresa Cassidy in Southold.

Mr. Stetler was the manager of Stetler Brothers Contracting Corp. in Brentwood. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138.

Family members said he was a professional drummer who enjoyed boxing and auto mechanics.

Predeceased by his father in 2006 and mother in 2007, Mr. Stetler is survived by his wife; his sons, David II and James; his daughter, Amanda; siblings, Lloyd, Cora, Nancy, Harold, William, Alfred and Christine; and two grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, where a funeral service will take place at 8 p.m. Cremation will be private.

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Alma Elizabeth Bishop Mihalik was born March 15, 1921, in a house just north of the railroad tracks in Southampton, N.Y. When she was six, her family moved to a dairy farm, which her father later converted to a potato farm. Alma loved the freedom of farm life: climbing ropes, riding horses and riding outside next to her father. 

After graduating from high school, she attended St. Lawrence University where she earned a degree in sociology. After St. Lawrence, she began working toward a graduate degree, but found she disagreed with the graduate school’s philosophy and methods. Consequently she left to begin work with the American Red Cross in Atlantic City, helping wounded veterans to readjust to civilian life. There she met and fell in love with Michael Mihalik, who was recuperating from injuries received in France. They were married in 1946.

While Mike attended Harvard University, Alma worked for the university library. Their first son, William, was born in Boston. They moved on to Columbia University where Mike received his master’s degree. He took a position with RCA and relocated to Camden, N.J., where their second son, Michael and daughter, Mary Ann, were born. Shortly thereafter, they moved to New Providence, N.J., where they lived and raised their family for over 30 years.

After Mike’s retirement from RCA, he and Alma returned to live on the family farm in Southampton. They lived there until 2002, when they relocated to Peconic Landing on the North Fork of Long Island.

Alma was forever ready for a new adventure, whether it was hunting for wild munchables in the woods or out-skiing a moose in a Alaska. Her love for her family and friends was without bounds. She believed in the fundamental goodness of life and radiated joy to those around her.

Alma was predeceased by her husband, Michael Mihalik; her son Michael Adams Mihalik; her brother, James Bishop and sister Helen Bishop White. She is survived by her sister Jane Bishop Seabury (Donald); her son William Mihalik (Sandra); her daughter, Mary Ann Mihalik Ward (Brian); her granddaughter Ariana Ward Jespersen (Steffen); her grandson, Michael Ward and her great-granddaughter, Ella Ward Jespersen.

A church service will be held in September 2018.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Peconic Land Trust, P.O. Box 1776, Southampton, NY 11969 or First Presbyterian Church of Southold, P.O. Box 787, Southold, NY 11971 would be appreciated by her family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

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Frances Zelinski of Cutchogue died May 23. She was 95. 

The family will receive visitors Friday, May 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Mariusz Gorazd.

Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Brendan J. Corbley of Philadelphia and formerly of San Diego, and Cutchogue passed away suddenly May 17, 2018, at the age of 32.

Born on April 30, 1986, in San Diego to Susan (Knox) and John Corbley, Brendan was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and attended San Diego City College.

He served in the U.S. Army as an E-4 Cannon Crewmember Specialist during Operation Iraqi Freedom and achieved the following medals: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.

Brendan is survived by his parents and two brothers: J. Patrick Corbley and Liam B. Corbley.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Prayer services will commence at 2:30 p.m. with Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt officiating. Interment will take place at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California

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James Kreh

James Kreh of Davenport, Fla. and Aquebogue died April 18, 2018 at the age of 83.

The son of Peter and Helen Kreh, Jim was a 1952 graduate of Mattituck High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard, then worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory before beginning his career as a business owner.

In 1966, Jim opened a Dairy Queen in Mattituck, which later became the landmark Magic Fountain.

In retirement, Jim and Eileen, his wife of 62 years, enjoyed touring the United States in their motor home including visiting Baha, Calif. and Alaska.

Jim is survived by his wife Eileen; his daughter Kerri (Keith) Reda of Cutchogue and four grandchildren: James and Melissa McCabe and Corinne and Dane Reda. His daughter, Kimberly McCabe predeceased him.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, June 26, from 9 to 10 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where prayer services will commence at 10 a.m., Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt officiating. Interment, with U.S. Coast Guard honors, will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675 or at woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Barbara A. Peterson of Riverhead died May 22, 2018. She was 73.

She was born in The Bronx on June 19, 1944, to Francis and Margaret (Barber) Leonard.

Prior to residing in Riverhead, she lived in Ronkonkoma and had been a bookkeeper for Waldbaums in Central Islip.

Predeceased by her husband, Walter A. Peterson; she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Colleen Peterson; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Robin Leonard and two grandchildren: Caitlynne and Riley Peterson. She was predeceased by a sister, Geraldine Leonard.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 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. Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Piotr Narkiewicz. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Ileana Schollee

Ileana Schollee of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Greenport, N.Y., has left this earth.

Born Ileana Barreto, daughter of Arturo Barreto and the lovely Julia Hernandez in San Turce, Puerto Rico, the family migrated to New York City when she was five years old.

A graduate of Brooklyn College and Hunter College, Ileana worked most of her life in the New York fashion world. She met her husband, Antoon Schollee in Kibbutz Givat Oz during a stay in Israel in the late 1960s and they were married in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1971. Together they traveled the world and maintained residences in Brooklyn, Greenport and Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Paris was her favorite city and although she visited a number of times, her wish to live there for a year was not to be realized.

Ileana was a lovely spirit who made lifelong friends wherever she went. She was a brightly shining light who illuminated the lives of those around her. She always recognized the best qualities in the people she met and was kind and generous to all.

During her exhausting 6-month battle with cancer she remained positive until the very end in spite of her suffering.

Ileana was predeceased by her parents and younger brother, Raymond.

Her grieving husband is thankful for having enjoyed the privilege of living in her glorious presence these past 50 years.

We loved her; but God loved her more.

A wake is scheduled for today, Thursday, May, 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Guido Funeral Home in Brooklyn. Interment is scheduled for Friday, June 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

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Anne Elizabeth Wells, 93, of Deltona, Fla., passed away May 24, 2018, at her home.

Born Sept. 17, 1924, in Greenport, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Hardy.

She is survived by her two sons: Robert H. Wells and wife, Sandy, of Gallupville, N.Y., and Thomas C. “Tucker” Wells and wife, Diane, of Charles Town, W.Va. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Wells, in 2009.

They lived in Greenport and East Marion for nearly 50 years, moving to Florida in 1979 upon retirement.

Services will be private. 

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James Raymond Boyle of Orient died May 26 at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge, N.J. He was 85. 

The son of Margaret (Hanlon) and James Raymond Boyle, he was born Dec. 7, 1932, in Yonkers, N.Y.

Mr. Boyle graduated from Iona College and received his Master of Business Administration from Fordham University.

On Feb. 6, 1960, he married Ann Isabel Kreppein in Queens.

For 15 years, Mr. Boyle worked for the New York Business Development Corporation in Albany, N.Y. He was an adjunct professor for the College of Saint Rose.

He was a member of the American Institute of Banking and served of the board of directors at Teresian House Center in Albany.

Family members said he enjoyed spending time with his family and taking walks with his beloved dogs, Wags, Mittens, Pepper and Patch.

Predeceased by his wife in 2015 and his brother, Francis, Mr. Boyle is survived by his daughters, Susanne Mullman of Spring Lake, N.J., Catherine Lenihan of Waterbury, Conn. and Nancy Myers of Westfield, N.J.,; his son, Thomas, of Lemont, Ill.; his brother, Donald; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a local animal shelter or transplantforum.org, honoring Mr. Boyle’s love of animals and his children.

Arrangements were in the care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

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Francis E. Woods of Cutchogue died May 25. He was 93.

He was a retired deputy chief with FDNY.

The family will receive visitors Monday, June 4, from 4-6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C.Church in Mattituck, officiated by Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

A complete obituary will follow.

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