Betty Ann McKeown, 50, formerly of Hicksville, passed away on Dec. 1, 2004 after a long battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Dan; two beautiful daughters, Cara, 15, and Angela, 13; and her sister, Nuela Zalk. A scholarship fund has been set up for the girls. Donations may be made to: David J. McKeown for the Cara and Angela Scholarship Fund, PO Box 124, Tappan, NY 10983.

Elizabeth T. Morache, of Hicksville, died on Dec. 15, 2004. She was predeceased by her husbands, Elmer Muller, Henry Kramer and Raymond E. Morache. Mother of Florence Terry and the late Elizabeth Winters. Stepmother of Mary Morache. Sister of Julie Mosher, William and Edward Shattuck. Grandmother of John and James Orama, Richard, Betty Lou, Gary, Barbara Ann and James Winters. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel.