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Lorraine Poppe, former Baldwin educator, dies

Lorraine Poppe was never in charge of a classroom or school — but she was always in command of one, her longtime friend and former colleague Peter Lynch said. “She knew how to work the … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/25/19

Longtime Kennedy Principal Lorraine Poppe dies

Lorraine Poppe, a beloved and transformational educator for 44 years, died on Tuesday after a long period of declining health. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/17/19

Vincent Gabriele served as commander of American Legion Post 1282 in Merrick, and was instrumental in helping its membership grow.

Merrick military, broadcast veteran remembered

Vincent J. Gabriele, of North Merrick, was a delegator. Whatever organization he joined, or cause he threw his weight behind, he insisted on taking charge — and the results spoke for themselves, according to his son Michael. more

By Erik Hawkins | 1/31/19

Scott Resnik, right, chief of Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services, was on hand when DeFrancisci was named an honorary chief of the organization.

Beloved 9/11 first responder remembered

Thomas DeFrancisci, of Bellmore, ran when someone needed help. As a member — and eventual honorary chief — of Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services, he ran through snow to avoid … more

By Andrew Garcia and Erik Hawkins | 4/19/18

Bernard Otterman died at the age of 80, shortly after the birth of his newest grandson, Bodi.

Former Merokean, Holocaust survivor, Bernard Otterman dies at 80

Bernard Otterman, a child survivor of the Holocaust who went on to become a professor of engineering and head a successful real estate company in New York City, died early on the morning of Nov. 14 at his home in Old Westbury. He was 80. more

11/22/17

Bellmore’s Dorothy Alabaster Pless dead at 94

Dorothy Alabaster Pless died with peace and grace on Aug. 23 in hospice at the age of 94, according to her family. more

9/7/17

Roy Weinman owned the 91-year-old business Weinman's Hardware, and was active in the Bellmore Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He died on July 11 at 92.

His story was Bellmore's story

Roy Weinman was born in a house on Fredricks Street in Bellmore. Since then, his wife, Myrna, said, his story has paralleled the history of the community. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 7/27/17

Ella Forte, of N. Bellmore, dead at 85

Ella Frances Forte, 85, formerly of North Bellmore, died on April 22 surrounded by her family at her home in Mooresville, North Carolina. more

6/15/17

Ama Patterson was known by her friends and family for her joyful disposition and lust for life.

Ama Patterson, writer and attorney, dies at 56

Ama Patterson turned her morning commute into an exploration of the human condition – using overheard conversations for her short stories, according to friend, Andrea Hairston, 64, of Florence, Mass. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 5/31/17

Michael Fevola, 96, was a World War II veteran who died on March 1. The Merrick American Legion Post 1282 commemorated him at his wake.

Merrick American Legion honors WWII hero

Michael Fevola, 96, of East Meadow, served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He died on March 1 after years of declining health caused by Alzheimer’s disease. He was 96. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 5/5/17

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