June L. Allchin, of Copake, NY, formerly of Glen Cove, passed away on Dec. 2, 1999. Loving mother of the late Albert W. "Billy" Allchin, Elizabeth Kasyjanski (Mike) of Glen Cove, Mary Ann Call (David) of Copake, JoAnn Eastman (Donny) of Chateaugay, NY, and Jessie of Glen Cove. Loving daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth Eberhard and dear sister of Anita Winters (Bill) of Edmond, OK. Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of three. Arrangements were made by Peck and Peck Funeral Home, Copake. Donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation of NY.

James P. McKenna, of Sea Cliff, died on Dec. 8, 1999. Born in Glen Cove, he was a bricklayer and proprietor of James P. McKenna Brick Mason Contracting in Sea Cliff. A WWII Army veteran, he was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Elks and the Bricklayers Union. Husband of Margaret and the late Ann (nee Lynch). Father of Patrick (Geraldine), Peter (Jacquelyn), Gene (Doreen) and the late Patricia Lemerise (Dennis). Stepfather of the Aherns: Mike (Maureen), Margaret (Steve), Eileen (Vince) and Jim (Mary). Brother of Kathryn, Rosemary, Sally, Peter, Thomas and the late Margaret. Grandfather of 12. Great-grandfather of one. Stepgrandfather of eight. Step-great-grandfather of four. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Boniface Martyr Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Patricia McKenna Lemerise Memorial Trust Fund.

Walter Hesskamp, of Glenwood Landing, died suddenly on Dec. 11, 1999 at age 91. Survived by his sister, Martha Hausser of Cleveland, OH. Predeceased by his wife, Edith. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews. Born in Akron, NY in 1908, he was the son of Rev. William Hesskamp, a minister of the Sea Cliff German Methodist Church and Louise Guterding Hesskamp. After serving in Europe in WWII, he worked for Con Edison in Westchester County until his retirement in 1949. He moved to Glenwood Landing in 1962 and worked for many years with Ake Turkel Cabinetmaker in Sea Cliff. An accomplished cabinetmaker and woodworker, he enjoyed making intricate wood furniture, miniatures and toys in his shop until his death. Private interment will be in Linden Hill Methodist Cemetery, Ridgewood.

Vincenza Di Maggio, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 13, 1999. Wife of the late Giuseppe. Mother of Rosalie Caruso, Mimmo Pipitone, Maria Salamone, Caroline Iannetta, Salvatore and Baldassare Di Maggio. Sister of Carolina Guastella, Maria Gambino, Salvitrice Di Maggio, Benedetto and Stephano Pipitone. Grandmother of 14. Great-grandmother of two. Arrangements were made by the Marcus L. Bianconi Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Rocco. Entombment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Martha "Pat" Baker, of Locust Valley, died on Dec. 13, 1999. Wife of Albert. Mother of Peter, Paul, Janet and John. Grandmother of Megan, Brian, Mark, John and "Chelli." Sister of Edith Lindblad and numerous brothers and sisters in England. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral service at the Reformed Church of Locust Valley. Cremation private. Donations can be made the American Heart Association.

Helen V. Nummy, of Glen Head, died on Dec. 14, 1999. Born in Brooklyn, she was a legal secretary. Wife of the late John. Mother of Laurence (Karen) and Timothy (Kathy). Grandmother of Kate, Tim, Tom, Amanda, John and Matt. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's RC Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Elizabeth S. Strong (White - Leary), of Locust Valley and Vero Beach, FL, died on Dec. 16, 1999. She was the owner of the former Mill Pond House in Oyster Bay, with the late Ann Gilbert. She was a member of the Wellesley College Class of 1941. Wife of Frederick S. Strong III. Mother of Blaine White Tavares. Stepmother of Charles, Frederick and Kevin Leary. Grandmother of 10. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service at St. John's of Lattingtown. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Beatrice M. Ceglia, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 16, 1999. Wife of the late Paul. Mother of Sally Marco, Yolanda Snipes, Carmen Ciglia, the late Joseph Fernando, the late Carl Ceglia and the late Phyllis Boone. Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of five. Sister of Jenny Capobianco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Rocco. Interment East Hillside Cemetery.

Diane Lee Connolly died on Dec. 17, 1999. Sister of Patricia C. Webster and Sally Ann Nyman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

John F. McGrane, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 18, 1999. Husband of Jane. Father of John and Joan. Brother of Helen Lahey. Grandfather of Alanna. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Locust Valley Cemetery.

Helen Joan Schadt, of Bayville, formerly of Randolph, NJ, died on Dec. 18, 1999. Sister of Eileen D. Valentine (Charles) and Catherine C. Almon (late William). Also surivived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Mass celebrated at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Burial Cemetery of the Gate of Heaven.

Ann M. Burlingame, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 19, 1999. Wife of the late William K. Mother of Brenda and William. Brother of Edward, Roger, Alex Plumb and Violet Lizza. Grandmother of David Wells. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Interment LI National Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

Kathryn R. Kane, of Glen Cove, formerly of Fresh Meadows, NY, died on Dec. 19, 1999. Born in Worcester, MA, she was a nurse for the US Navy in Brooklyn and a UN Navy veteran of WWII. "Sis" to nine nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Madeline Boehm and Eleanor Machel. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Boniface RC Church. Interment VA National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to any veteran's charity of your choice.

James J. Hagan, of Glen Cove, died on Dec. 20, 1999 at age 86. He served as a master sergeant in the 119th Medical Battalion during WWII. Husband of Marie and the late Ruth. Father of Carol Broderick and Catherine Braun. Stepfather of Patricia Degen and Richard Dennis. Grandfather of eight. Brother of the late Marion Halm and the late Bob Hagan. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Interment LI National Cemetery.