David A. Campbell, 82, of Glen Cove, formerly of Plandome and Great Neck, died on Nov. 25, 2002. Husband of Virginia W. Father of David A. Jr., Jeanne C. Sedgwick (Walter) and Carol E. Grandfather of Wade and Jep. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service conducted at St. John's of Lattingtown. Donations may be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.
Gertrude Kerman Furman, 93, died at home on Dec. 3, 2002 after a long illness. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Kerman and the late LeRoy Furman. Beloved mother of Patricia L. Lerner and Julie K. Adelman. Mother-in-law of Sylvain Lerner and Lawrence Adelman. Cherished grandmother of David, Lauren, Heather, Jordan, Andrea, Ilana and Scott. Great-grandmother of Sarah, Max, Evan and Rachel. Gertrude was a vivacious and charismatic woman and a respected author, playwright and dramatist who will be missed by those who loved her. Arrangements were made by Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck. Services private.
Dr. Susan E. Friedlander died unexpectedly of complications related to pneumonia on Dec. 4, 2002. Beloved daughter of Shirley Friedlander and the late George Friedlander, Susan was treasured by her family, sister Merri and brother-in-law Mitchell Gelbard, nephew, Jonathan, niece, Joanna Brynn, partner Mitchell Nagrowski, and his son Paul.
A gifted and concerned educator, she had a passion for helping handicapped and special needs Pre-K children. As an administrator of special education for the City of NY, her career focused on meeting the educational needs of these children.
Cherished by family, friends and colleagues for her kind, generous and loving spirit, she will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. She was truly one of the "Good People."
Funeral services were held Dec. 8 at Riverside-Nassau North Chapel, Great Neck, with Rabbi Abraham Eckstein officiating. Donations in her memory should be made to Eden II Programs - School for Autism, 150 Granite Ave., Staten Island, NY 11303 or contact eden2si@aol.com.