Ruth V. Morris, of Hicksville, died on Oct. 29, 2004. Loving wife of the late George. Devoted mother of George (Patricia), Gregory (Rose Ann) and Patricia Olsson (Edward). Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 11. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at St. Ignatius RC Church. Cremation private.

Walter J. Battersby, of Hicksville, died on Oct. 30, 2004. He was a founding member of Holy Family Church. He was an usher and Bingo volunteer. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Doris and Patricia Wesolko. Cherished grandfather of Gabriela, Victoria, Christopher and Brittany. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Mass at Holy Family RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.

Yetta Ferdinand, 95, of Hicksville, died on Nov. 4, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert Ferdinand. Loving mother of Joel. Dear grandmother of Barbara and great-grandmother of two. Beloved sister, aunt, teacher and friend to many. She will be dearly missed.