Suddenly a bright star went out when Ethel F. Berry died on October 3, 2001.

Ethel was 93 and the wife of the late Clifford Berry and mother of the late Barbara McDaniel and Diane McFarland. She lived in Manhasset for over 60 years and was a longtime member of the Manhasset Community Reformed Church and active in several women's clubs. She is survived by her longtime friend, Jack Tuerk, her daughter, Gay Joye, son, H. Brian Berry, nieces, Jane Klammer, Lesley Kostner and Betty Miller, 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Manhasset Community Reformed Church on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. followed by interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ethel's memory to the Manhasset Community Reformed Church, 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset, 11030.