Obituary: Dorothy A. Havecker Tamraz
Dorothy A. Havecker Tamraz
Dorothy A. Havecker Tamraz, 94, of Brandon Oaks, Roanoke, VA, and formerly of New York, died on Sept. 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Charles and Sophia Krieger Havecker and by her husband Clement Alvin Tamraz of Yonkers.
She was born in Brooklyn on March 3, 1915. She graduated from Brooklyn College in 1939 and earned her master’s degree in 1941 in personnel administration from New York University. Upon her retirement as director of personnel relations of the New York City Department of Social Services, she lived in California with her husband, a published writer, until her return to Great Neck. She later retired to Brandon Oaks to be near her dear cousin Sadie M. R. Boyle.
She is survived by her stepson and daughter-in-law, Clement P. (Bo) and Hope Tamraz of Carmichael, CA; stepgranddaughters, Victoria and Vanessa Tamraz of Sacramento, CA; sister-in-law Anne Tamraz Fredericks of Yonkers; step nephew and niece-in-law, Jonathan and Sonja Tamraz of Roanoke, VA; and cousin Barbara B. Lemon and her family.
Dorothy was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and a member of Bryn Mawr Chapter #530 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an extremely intelligent and vibrant woman who made great advancements in the professional world in her time.
A memorial service was held Sept. 27 in the Brandon Oaks auditorium with the Rev. George Anderson officiating. Arrangements were made by Oakley’s Roanoke Chapel.
Obituary: Vincenzina Economos
Vincie touched many people with her loving and generous heart. She will be missed.
Funeral Mass was held on Aug. 6 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, White Plains. A memorial gathering will also take place at the home of her daughter later in August.
Obituary: Vincenzina Economos
Vincenzina (Vincie) Economos, 73, of Hartsdale, NY, formerly of Great Neck, died July 29, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Anna Duscher and Salvatore Bruschetti. Survived by her son, Salvatore Economos, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and daughter, Andrea Economos, son-in-law, Joseph Cervone and grandchildren, John and Catie, Scarsdale, NY.
Vincie touched many people with her loving and generous heart. She will be missed.
Funeral Mass will be held on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 92 South Lexington Ave., White Plains. A memorial gathering will also take place at the home of her daughter later in August.
Obituary: Marjorie Pasternack
Marjorie Pasternack, 94, of Great Neck, died on July 26, 2009. She was a dance therapist. Wife of the late David Pasternack. Mother of Susan Colby and Lynn. Mother-in-law of Mel Colby. Daughter of the late Jacob Newman and Nanette Hirsch. Grandmother of Bryon, Diana, Brandon, Mili, Faith and Derek. Great-grandmother of Tyler, Olivia, Amanda and Aidan. Arrangements were made by Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck. Services were held on July 30 with Rabbi Feldman of Temple Beth-El officiating. Interment Beth Moss Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Obituary: Morton Landes
Morton Landes
Morton Landes, 81, of Great Neck, died on June 26, 2009 after a brave battle with leukemia. Loving husband of Betty. Devoted father of Evan (Leneth) and the late Richard. Services were held June 29 at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck.Obituary: Carol Sue Dempster
Carol Sue Dempster
Carol Sue Dempster, 73, formerly of New York City and Drexel Hill, PA, died on June 28, 2009 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Beatrice (Hearn) Dempster.
Carol worked as a teacher for the Great Neck School District and was an alumna of Taylor University and the University of Pennsylvania where she received her master’s degree. She was also compassionate with animals.
Obituary: Hilda Holober
Hilda Holober
Hilda Holober, longtime resident of Great Neck, died peacefully on July 2, 2009 at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Jacob Frankel and Rebecca (Goldstein) Frankel. Wife of the late Samuel Holober. Mother of her sons, George (Frieda) and Michael (Melissa). Grandmother of Jacob Holober. Her family and many friends she made over the years will miss her. Services were held July 6 at Riverside-Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck, with Rabbi Abraham Eckstein officiating. Interment Mt. Judah Cemetery, Ridgewood. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary: Marion ‘Tess’ Teslik
At 92, Marion “Tess” Teslik was an independent, quick-witted, working woman with a flair for fashion.
Growing up in Jamaica, Queens, Ms. Teslik attended finishing school after her high school days and later enrolled at Fordham University.
She attended three years of college before meeting her husband, Alexander, Jr., while on a train traveling between New York and Connecticut. They later married and Ms. Teslik, an only child, went on to have three children, Alexander, Steven and Melanie.
Obituary: Morton Landes
Morton Landes
Morton Landes, 81, a long time resident of Great Neck, died on June 26, 2009. Husband of Betty (nee Zakar). Father of Evan (Leneth) and the late Richard. Arrangements were made by Riverside Nassau North Chapels, Great Neck. Services held on June 29 with Rabbi Ronald Kehati officiating. Interment Beth Israel Memorial Park.Obituary: Eugene Schuster
Eugene Schuster
Eugene Schuster died on May 31, 2009 at the age of 90. He and his wife Lillian lived in Great Neck Estates for over four decades and he was Village Justice of GNE for 30 years.
Gene served as a first lieutenant in WWII and the Korean War after which he graduated from Harvard Law School. He practiced law in New York City and Great Neck. He was active in Democratic politics, the GNE Civic Association and on the board of the North Shore Community Arts Council. He was a great tennis and bridge enthusiast.
He is survived by his Lillian, his loving wife for 66 years; children Andrea, Paul and Hope; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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