Sylvester F. Buchalski, of Hicksville, died on March 4, 1999. Husband of Valerie R. and the late Ida. Father of Frances, Theresa, Pauline, Sylvester C., Edward and Anthony. Grandfather of 15. Great-grandfather of 17. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. funeral Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

James R. Ryan Sr., of Hicksville, died on March 7, 1999. Retired NYPD sgt. Husband of Marie C. (nee McMahon). Father of the late James E. Jr., Jacqueline DeRosa, Marie Oppedisario and Patricia Ryan. Father-in-law of Steven and Michael. Grandfather of Jennifer, Victoria, Alexandra, Michael, Matthew and Christopher. Brother of Madeline Ryan, Florence Hickey, Irene Kennedy and Patricia Lohr. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Funeral Mass at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Edwin J. Tschampion, 50, of Bethpage formerly of Hicksville, died on March 10, 1999. Father of Michelle Tschampion. Son of Helen Tschampion. Brother of R. Charles. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home. Service March 12 with Rev. Helmke and Rev. Grant officiating. Interment Plain Lawn Cemetery.

Mary Jane Leonhard, of Hicksville, died on March 10, 1999. Mother of Philip Leonhard and Janet (Alan) Schaub. Grandmother of Danielle Bier, Melissa Schaub and Susanna Scully. Great-grandmother of three. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Prayer service.