Francis O. Winkler, of Hicksville, died on July 24, 1999. Husband of Patricia. Father of Valerie Brett. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.

Frank Fred Fippinger Jr., formerly of Hicksville, died on July 24, 1999. He was formerly employed by the NY Telephone Co. Son of Frank and Evelyn Wagner Fippinger. Husband of the late Eileen Miller Fippinger. Brother of Gary (Karen), John (Deborah), William (Virginia), Lynn Gross (Hank) and Susan Fippinger. Uncle of four nieces and two nephews. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Contributions can be made to the Hicksville Youth Council, 175 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY.

Marjorie H. Diepold, of Hicksville, died on July 25, 1999. Mother of Marjorie Cooper. Mother-in-law of Charles Cooper. Grandmother of Amy Cooper. Aunt of one niece and three nephews. Arrangements were made by the Overton Funeral Home, Islip. Religious service. Interment LI National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care Network, 14 Shore Ln., Bayshore, NY 11706 or the Lupus Foundation of LI, 1602 Bellmore Ave., N. Bellmore, NY 11710.

Donald Jones, of Massapequa, 42, died on July 28, 1999. Ex-captain of the Hicksville Fire Dept. Husband of Gloria. Father of Donna McKinney, Dennis, David, Donald and Douglas. Grandfather of 11. Arrangements were made by the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Seaford. Fire Dept. service. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima RC Church. Cremation private. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Marie Bergantino, 3505 Island Rd., Wantagh, NY 11793 or Hospice Care of LI, 900 Ellison Ave., Westbury, NY 11590.

Edith N. Foehnhoefer, longtime resident of Hicksville, died on Aug. 10, 1999. Edith was a 42-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hicksville Fire Dept. Devoted wife of William, devoted mother of Carolyn Christiansen, loving grandmother of Cathryn, residents of Palm Coast, FL. Reposed at the Henry J. Stock Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass offered at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment USVA Cemetery in Calverton.