Margaret Evelyn Mandracchia (nee Reidy), 81, died on Dec. 11, 2001. Wife of the late John A. Mother of James, Steven, Michael and Nancy Mandracchia Rosehill. Grandmother of Keith, Shawn, Phillip, Kevin, Sara, Andrew and John. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

David Scherer, formerly of Hicksville, died on Dec. 15, 2001. He was born Aug. 1, 1932, in the Bronx, son of the late William and Shirley Weinstein Scherer. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1953 to 1954. Husband of Carolyn. Father of Brenda Gianchetti, Jonathan Scherer, William Dodge, Robert Dodge and Glenn Dodge. Brother of Francine Resnick. Grandfather of seven. Interment King Solomon Cemetery.

Marilyn J. Poole, 73, formerly of Hicksville, died on Dec. 15, 2001. She was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Mineola High School. Wife of the late Darrell. Mother of Darelyn, Glenn and Wayne. Grandmother of six. Memorial service at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a hospice of your choice.