Elise C. Gartner, 79, died on Feb. 3, 1998. She was born in Garden City and lived there for 76 years. She liked to bowl, play bridge and golf. Wife of the late Arthur E. Mother of Lynn Paquette, Arthur Jr., Richard and James. Grandmother of four. A memorial service was held at the Garden City Community Church. Mrs. Gartner was cremated. John A. MacIntosh, formerly of Garden City, died on Feb. 6, 1998. Husband of the late Florence L. Father of Susan E. Houts and Robert T. MacIntosh. Grandfather of John E., Paul E. and Jennifer M. MacIntosh and David R., Elizabeth A. and Steven T. Houts. Brother of William G. Uncle of three. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Religious service. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Marble Collegiate Church, 5th Ave./29th St., New York, NY 10016. Maria Kassimatis, 85, of Garden City, died on Feb. 9, 1998. Wife of the late Vassilios. Mother of John V. Mother-in-law of Alexandra. Grandmother of Maria and Vassili. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Towers Funeral Home, Oceanside. Funeral service at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Cutchogue Cemetery.

Marlene A. Diller, of Garden City, died on Feb. 12, 1998. Wife of Warren. Mother of Warren and Lilli Diller, Leonard and Ellen Diller, Steven and Fran Diller and Kevin and Christine Diller. Grandmother of 10. Arrangements were made by the Krauss Funeral Home, Franklin Square. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's RC Church. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.