Obituaries

Mar 18, 2023

Bogdan M. Seroka of Oyster Bay on March 18, 2023 with immense sadness and grief we are saying "so long" to our beloved husband, cherished father, and proud grandfather.

Bogdan is survived by his soulmate wife Helen, loving daughter Jaclyn Bailey (James), precious grandson Connor, and his pre-deceased mother Zofia Zdebel.

Bogdan was loved and...

Mar 11, 2023

Ward James McCue of Oyster Bay, NY passed away on March 11, 2023. Devoted father to Laura, Sharon, and Mary with their mother Betty. Cherished Grandpa to his three granddaughters. Dear brother to Paul, Janice, Joan, and his guardian angel Kevin. Ward was proudly a member of the NYC Police Department for 22 years. He was a faithful Green...

Mar 6, 2023

Jean Evelyn Andersen

Jean passed away at her home in Centre Island, Oyster Bay, New York, on March 6th, just a few days before her 87th birthday, after an illness that lasted more than a decade.

Jean is survived by her brother, Harold W. Andersen, MD, and his wife Shirley R. Andersen, MD – of...

Feb 28, 2023

Roger L. Bahnik, 78, of Oyster Bay, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in his home surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife Lori, his son Claude (Marie) their children, Reid, Oliver and Nate, his daughter Michèle (Kevin) their children Henry, George and Edward, and his brother Peter (Peter). An immigrant...

Feb 26, 2023

Wilma J. Otto, age 100, of Laurel Hollow, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Adoring wife of the late G. Arthur Otto. Loving mother of Richard (Carol). Cherished Grandmother of Elizabeth Marus, Christine Gemelli (John) and Joanna Otto. Devoted Great Grandmother of Kayti, JP, Joey and Eric. Also survived by her beloved caregiver Melissa Lyons and...

Feb 18, 2023

John A. Zelano of Syosset, NY on February 18,2023. Devoted husband of Lynne (nee Plummer). Loving father of PeggyAnn and stepson of Peter VanBeek and the late Patricia, John Arthur and James. Predeceased by siblings Joseph, Gertrude and Anthony (Edna). Adoring grandfather of Cody, Chloe, Emily, James, Thomas, Dominic and John Anthony and great grandfather of 2. He is...

Feb 16, 2023

Glenn W Petersen of East Norwich, NY passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (nee Stepnowsky), his father Ralph and was pre-deceased by his mother Eileen (nee Muldoon). Glenn was loved and admired by his wife, family and many friends.

Glenn was a local plumber and was a warrior in...

Feb 15, 2023

Michael P. Kenny Sr. concluded his time on earth on February 15, 2023, at the age of 81. He passed peacefully in the care of his family.  Mr. Kenny was born in Oyster Bay July 7, 1941, to parents John and Mae Kenny. He was a graduate of St. Dominic's High School. Until her passing in 2005, Mr. Kenny...

Feb 14, 2023

Helen W. Dunn (nee Warnken) of East Norwich, NY on February 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Eugene, Sr. Loving mother of William (Deborah), the late Michael, Thomas (Cindy), Eugene Jr (Donna) and the late Patrick (Joyce). Cherished grandmother of Brendan (Jennifer), Ryan, Corey, Brian (Lindsay), Lindsay, Eugene III (Christina), Katherine, Emily (Diego) and Scott (Emily). Devoted great-grandmother...

Feb 13, 2023

Lorraine Gladd, age 74 of Orlando Florida formerly of Oyster Bay, NY on February 13, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Gladd Sr. Lorraine is survived by her loving children Edward Jr, Yvonne Morris (Robert), Charles (Wendy), Joseph (Jennifer), Malissa Champion (Jeffrey) and Arthur (Christine). Proud Grandmother of Michelle and Robert Morris, Neil, Isabella and Charlie, Timothy...

Feb 12, 2023

Ann Marie Garvie on February 12, 2023, of Bayville, NY. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Ann Marie and John Jr. Cherished Nana of Shayne, and Ethan. Dear sister of Josephine Gannon, Loretto, and the late Maureen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews,

Family will receive friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home 293...

Feb 9, 2023

Michael P. "Mickey" Aquilino of Oyster Bay, NY on February 9, 2023. Devoted husband of Terry. Loving father of Christopher  and Michael.  Dear father-in-law of Kerri. Cherished grandfather of Sebastian and Ryan. Dear brother of  Bettyann, Daniel and Vincent. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday April 22, 2023,...

Jan 26, 2023

Joy Kraszewski passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and beloved pets on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Joy was born April 11, 1936, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She was the youngest of three daughters to Andrew and Elsie Gondola (nee Samsoe). Joy graduated from Perth Amboy High School and worked in a bank before...

Jan 16, 2023

Sonneborn, Howard D. age 91, lifetime resident of Oyster Bay. Went to his heavenly home on January 16, 2023. Son of the late Ella and Herman Sonneborn. Beloved and loving husband of Virginia (nee Cucci). Father of Howard D. Sonneborn, Jr. (Lynn) and Debra-Lynn Beardsley (Clifford). Adored Grampa of Howard D. Sonneborn III, Alexandria Sonneborn Worall (Terry) Jessica Beardsley...

Jan 11, 2023

Harry E. "Hank" Pinkerton, III, age 72, of Bayville passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday January 11th, 2023.

Hank was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his beautiful family, wife Celeste and their 3 sons, Clayton, Harry, Jamie and brother Dennis.

Growing up in Oyster Bay, Hank, an avid boater...

Jan 6, 2023

Hanna Williams on January 6, 2023. Loving mother of Linda (Carl), Rosemary (Donald), Pauline (Chris) and Justin. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Erik, Peter, Dylan, Mark, Ryan, Jessica, Seren, Sarah and Lukas and great grandmother of Emery. Dear sister of Gudrun and Inge. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Committal service will take place at Calverton...

Jan 1, 2023

Catherine Messera (nee Agostinello) on January 1, 2023. One hundred years (100) old, a life well lived!

A lifelong resident of Oyster Bay, NY, she was predeceased by her husband Rocco Messera, owner of Messera Machine Shop in Oyster Bay.

Catherine is survived by her daughters Terry Aquilino (Mickey) and Linda Messera Robey (Ron); grandsons...

Dec 21, 2022

Lorraine Koncelik of East Norwich, NY on December 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Francis "Buffy". Loving mother of Gerard F. (Michelle), Nancy Orlando (the late James), Carol A. and Jane Rothschild (Bill). Cherished grandmother of Craig and Kristen Orlando, Michael and Courtney Koncelik, Lauren and Lisa Rothschild and great grandmother of Mikah Orlando, Francis, Leo and Rory...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard Simon of Huntington Station, NY on December 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Vincentia. Loving father of Elizabeth, Kimberly (Ken), Amy (Anthony) and Allison (Damian). Cherished "Papa" of Anthony, Madelyn, Damian, Christopher, Madison, Julianna, Giovanni, Lilian, Stephanie and Kenny.

Richard is formerly of Oyster Bay, NY where he and his wife raised their 4 daughters. He is...

Dec 13, 2022

Beverly J. Zembko of East Norwich, NY on December 13, 2022. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Lauren. Dear sister of Patricia Gamble. Beverly was a longtime parishioner of St Dominic parish. Co-President of the Oyster Bay Rotary Club and involved for many years with the Oyster Fest. Beverly was a dedicated teacher with the Locust Valley school...