Edgar Holmes, age 79, formerly of Hicksville, died on Jan. 12, 2002. Beloved son of the late Arthur Holmes and Marther Lauck Holmes. He is survived by his cousin E. Dolores Crawford and many other cousins throughout the US. Mass at Christian Burial at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Ruth M. Frank, 88, of Hicksville, died on Jan. 15, 2002. Mother of Jonathan Frank, Judith Hinkel and Priscilla Von Roeschlaub. Grandmother of Kurt Jr. and Rachel Von Roeschlaub, Christopher and Megan Hinkel and Morgan Frank. Great-grandmother of Claire Von Roeschlaub. Memorial service at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Contributions can be made to St. Stephen's Memorial Fund, 9 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 10050.

Doris M. Bruder, of Hicksville, died on Jan. 16, 2002. Wife of the late Harry. Mother of Gail Carusona (Tom), Kathleen Hannigan (John), Buddy and Tommy. Grandmother of five. Sister-in-law of Eugene Frederick. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.