Frank C. Bannwarth, of Hicksville, died on May 31, 2001. He was a retired release analyst at Grumman Aerospace, Great River. He was a master instructor for the DEC and past president of the Grumman Rod and Gun Club. Husband of Muriel. Father of Karen (John) Mock. Grandfather of Donna Mock. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 501 Walt Whitman Rd., Melvile,NY 11747.

Gertrude Nolan (nee Keller) died on June 2, 2001. She was born in Hicksville. Wife of the late John. Mother of Richie, Janice, Alan (Pat) and Jerry (Edie). Mother-in-law of the late Susan and Joseph. Grandmother of Joey (Kirsten), John, Christina (Dan), Alan, George, Kelly (Michael), Jason, Kevin, Graig, Danny, Tim and Jenna. Great-grandmother of Patrick, Tyler, Nicholas, Nicholas, Carlie and Christian. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Hicksville. Religious service at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Interment Plain Lawn Cemetery.