Mary Ryan, of Marion, NC, formerly of Hicksville, died on Dec. 1, 2002. She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels RC Church in Marion. Wife of the late William J. Mother of Patricia McGrath (John), Mary Carre and the late Margaret Ann Ryan and Elizabeth Ann Hanley. Grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of 14. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Donations can be made to McDowell Hospital Auxiliary Lifeline Fund, PO Box 730, Marion, NC 28752 in her memory.

Lee T. Catalano, of West Islip, died on Dec. 2, 2002. Daughter of the late Joseph and Frances. Sister and sister-in-law of Joseph and Dorothy. Aunt of Robert, Joseph and Maureen. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Albert N. Rocco, of Hicksville, died on Dec. 4, 2002. Husband of Dorothy. Stepfather of Diana and the late Joseph. Brother of John and sister-in-law Margaret. Grandfather of Victor, Joseph, Alicia, Melissa and Paula. Uncle of many. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Cremation Washington Memorial Park.