Charles (Carl) Lang, of Hicksville, died on Jan. 16, 2000. He was an employee of William Kroemer and Sons of Hicksville for 49 years and an usher at St. Ignatius RC Church. Husband of the late Elizabeth. Father of Elizabeth (John) Hennelly, Charles (Louise) Lang, Mary Ann Lang, Patricia Lang, William (Barbara) Lang and Janet (Michael) Filippone. Grandfather of Kevin, Karen, Gregory and Erin Hennelly, Bryan, Erik and Melissa Lang, Jonathan and Jeanine Lang, Michael, Nicholas, Peter and Laurie Filippone. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made, in Charles Lang's memory, to Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home, 111 Beach Dr., W. Islip, NY 11795.

Michael A. Bentivegna, of West Hempstead, died on Feb. 9, 2000. Husband of the late Vita. Father of Anthony, Michael A. Jr., Antonia Brady, Derek, William and the late Annette. Grandfather of five. Great-grandfather of three. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Dorothy B. Cochrane, of Hicksville, died on Feb. 4, 2000. Sister of Robert L. Cochrane Jr. Partner in life of Ray Ernst. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 839 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY 11530.

Dr. Bernard W. Paul, who practiced dentistry in Hicksville for 40 years, passed away on Feb. 17, 2000, of a mysterious encephalitis. He was a veteran of 3 1/2 years with the Army Air Corps during WWII. A true patriot, he was a member of the Kiwanis for over 40 years where he served as president and eight years as secretary. He was a Midland Civic Association member and a devout lover of Hicksville. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; three children, Judy Gulbis, Richard Paul and Dr. Edward Paul; and five grandchildren, Patricia, Jennifer, Melissa, Sarah and Harry Paul. Donations in his memory can be sent to the Kiwanis Fund of Hicksville, PO Box 772, Hicksville, NY 11802.