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Theresa Anselmo, of North Bellmore, dead at 79

It is with a heavy heart that Christine Anselmo-Engeldrum informs the community that her mother, Theresa Anselmo, died on March 13, at the age of 79. Anselmo lived in North Bellmore with her … more

3/16/17

Friends mourn Vilma deVroeg, musician, 82

The first female musician to join the Freeport Fire Department Band, Vilma deVroeg, died at home in North Merrick on Aug. 22. She was 82. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/14/16

Bill Kelly/Herald Life Members of the Merrick Hook & Ladder paid their respects to Robert DeMars Jr. during his funeral services at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Merrick on June 21.

Community mourns Robert DeMars Jr., at 72

Longtime Merrick Fire Department member and former Honorary Chief of Department Robert DeMars Jr. died on June 18 in his hometown of Merrick. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Grace, his mother, Ellen DeMars, and many nieces and nephews. more

By Stephany Reyes | 7/6/16

Booker T. Gibson, beloved music teacher, has died at 85.

Booker Gibson, beloved music teacher, dies at 85

By his own admission, Booker T. Gibson wasn’t the most athletic student at Mepham High School in Bellmore in the 1940s, so becoming popular at a school that placed a high value on success in sports –– in particular, in wrestling –– was no easy feat. But Gibson could play boogie-woogie piano, and at the time this highly rhythmic style of the blues ruled the airwaves. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/17/16

Smestad’s Knights, a group formed to honor Douglas Smestad, a beloved Calhoun High School history teacher, raised more than $10,000 for the American Cancer Society in his honor in 2014.

Calhoun recalls Renaissance educator

“Remember, you are the future.” Douglas Smestad repeated this affirmation daily to the hundreds of students he taught for two and a half decades in history classes at Calhoun High School, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/25/15

JeanneMarie Eisenhardt, who died suddenly on Sept. 14, is pictured here with her grandson, Harrison

Local ‘real estate dynamo’ dies at 89

A beloved East Meadow woman who family and friends described as a “career real estate dynamo” died suddenly on Sept. 14. She was 89. JeanneMarie Eisenhardt was born to Joe and Sally … more

9/17/15

Frances Bye, formerly of Bellmore and Merrick, dies at 93

Frances Rosalie Bye, who worked for Security National Bank and Chemical Bank, raised four children and was dedicated to her Lutheran faith, died April 17 of natural causes. She was 93. more

5/28/15

Adele Slutsky was beloved homemaker, at 86

Adele Slutsky, of Baldwin and Boca Raton, Fla., died on March 10. The cause was heart failure. She was 86. Born Sept. 23, 1928, Slutsky was a dedicated homemaker who loved to spend time with her … more

3/18/15

Kayla Ann Donnelly-Smith, 22, was killed in a car accident on Interstate 95 on Feb. 2. Her funeral was held on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Mepham community mourns cheerleader alum

Many who grew close to Kayla Ann Donnelly-Smith in Bellmore and beyond will remember her as a flyer — in more ways than one. The former Mepham High School cheerleader, who went on to cheer … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.

Adam Lefkowitz: A short but impactful life

On weekdays, Adam Lefkowitz spent his time at South Shore Country Day School and Camp on Newbridge Road. Eager for new projects, he excitedly waited to learn crafts alongside his “little … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/14/15

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