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Syed Majid, ‘a very giving person,’ dies

Syed Majid, a longtime Oceanside resident who was very active in the community, died on March 1. He was 79. Majid — Sy to his many friends — was a member of the Oceanside Kiwanis, Oceanside … more

Alex Costello | 3/16/11

Dr. Alfred J. Sternfeld, once a popular Malverne dentist, recently died.

Obituary: Dr. Alfred J. Sternfeld

Former Malverne dentist Alfred. J. Sternfeld, DDS, passed away on Jan. 11 in Deerfield Beach, Fla., at the age of 94. Services were private. Sternfeld was born on Aug. 24, 1916, in Albany, … more

2/11/11

Obituary: Katherine Oswald

Katherine Elinor Oswald, of Riverhead, formerly of Malverne and Rockville Centre, died on Dec. 31. The beloved wife of the late Edwin Francis Oswald, she was the … more

1/12/11

Remembering the late Sidney Schawelson

Oceanside Sidney Schawelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died peacefully on December 30. He was 88. A truly colorful man, Schawelson was proud of his service in … more

1/12/11

Pallbearers from the Nassau County Police Department carried Denis Dillon's coffin to a waiting hearse after his funeral Mass on Aug. 19, as spectators lined the steps of St. Agnes Cathedral.

Former county D.A. remembered

In a funeral Mass attended by hundreds, including public officials, representatives of the law enforcement community and local residents, former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a Rockville Centre resident, was remembered at St. Agnes Cathedral on Aug. 19 as a man of service with unwavering beliefs. more

Tom Steinert | 8/25/10

The Rev. Jodey Williams, right, joined residents to fight a White Castle near the Bellmore United Methodist Church. Williams died of complications from a fall last Saturday.

Community mourns the loss of pastor, activist

The Rev. Jodey Williams became pastor of Bellmore United Methodist Church in July 2008. It was her first appointment as a spiritual leader, but she had long ago committed herself to the church. Williams, 60, suffered from deteriorating health in recent years, but her death on the morning of July 24, of complications from a serious fall, came as a shock to all who knew and loved her, said her younger brother Wayne. more

Deirdre Krasula | 7/27/10

Rosemary Clark Nolan, 81, long time village resident

Long time Rockville Centre resident Rosemary Clark Nolan died on July 4 at the age of 81 in her home on Lakeview Avenue in the Greystone section of the village. She had been receiving hospice services and was surrounded by family and her caretaker, Irene, at the time of her death. more

7/14/10

Frank Soling accepted the South Merrick Community Civic Association Community Service Award at his home last month. Above, SMCCA President Joe Baker, left, and Soling's wife, Marlene, congratulated him on his achievement.

Remembering Frank Soling, civic group activist

Franklin Soling of Merrick died recently at the age of 80. His memory is carried on by his loving family and the Merrick community, which he served passionately. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/1/10

A makeshift memorial was created for Cummings outside the East Hudson home where he was shot to death last week. An estimated 1,000 people attended his funeral service on Saturday.

‘He always had a smile on his face’

No matter what hardship Ernest Cummings encountered, when asked how he was doing, he always replied, “I’m good.” The victim of a suspected homicide, Cummings died of a gunshot wound … more

Ariella Monti | 3/31/10

Eugene Hamlet, Long-time Long Beach resident, dies at 84

Gene Hamlet, a resident of Long Beach for 50 years and a Herald columnist, died on Feb. 11. He was 84. Hamlet was born in Waukegan, Illinois., enlisted in the U.S Army and served in Germany … more

2/25/10

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