Allen G. Stippell, of Hicksville, died on April 7, 2004. Husband of Suzanne. Father of John and Michael. Son of Uldine and the late John. Brother of John (Norvelle), Deborah Brigandi (Keith) and the late Irene Schreiber (Paul). Uncle of many. Godfather of Alex and Jenna. Also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Barbara Doherty Buchner, of Hicksville, died on April 7, 2004. Mother of Richard and Donald Doherty. Mother-in-law of Linda and Juliette. Grandmother of Dena, Marc, Tyler, Danielle, Matthew and Donald Jacob. Sister of Lois Jones, Doris Hobbs, June Hopper and the late Floyd Woodcock. Fiance of John Newnom. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wager Funeral Home, Hicksville. Religious service with Pastor Theodore Grant officiating. Interment Northboro Cemetery, Northboro, MA. Donations may be made to the National Alliance for Autism Research, 50 Carnation Ave., Bldg. 6, Floral Park, NY 11001.

Mrs. Buchner was very active in many organizations: Eastern Star, Homemaker's Council and Interfaith Nutrition Network, Lutheran World League, Alzheimer's Day Care (piano player), Quilt Club, NAAR (National Alliance Austism Research), Eckard's Volunteer of the Year, National Airlines Stewardess and Reservation Supervisor, Den Mother Hicksville Boy Scouts Den 3 Lee Ave. School, Honorary life member Lee Ave. School PTA, Sunday School teacher Redeemer Lutheran Church.

James J. Leonick, of Hicksville, died on April 13, 2004. He was a veteran of the US Army, WWII. Husband of the late Irene C. Father of James V., Frank W., John D. and Irene Williams. Grandfather of seven. Great-grandfather of four. 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.