William (Bill) Cooper was born on Jan. 18, 1908 in Vass, NC. He departed this life on Jan. 22, 1999. Bill moved to Oyster Bay in 1969 and became a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in 1980, where he was a faithful and loyal member until his death.

He leaves to mourn a devoted friend, Gladys Francis, and extended family and friends of the Mount Olive Baptist Church.

He was a devoted member of the Male Chorus, Gospel Chorus, Mass Choir, Ways and Means and Kitchen Committee. Bill was always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile. Two of his favorite scriptures were: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 - Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Love is patient, love is kind, it always trust, always hope, always perservere. When we think of love, we think of all you gave us. Through your faith, there is hope and from your heart love and caring. Thank God for Bill - You will surely be missed. We all loved you but God loved you best.

Arrangements were made by the Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Funeral service at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment Pine Hollow Cemetery.

Acknowledgement - Our thanks to everyone for their expressions of love and I will acknowledge all your acts of kindness at a later date. Special thanks to Louis Polari, owner and director of the Oyster Bay Funeral Home and all the members of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Deacon Jesse H. Harmon.

Donald F. Baker, of Bayville, died on Jan. 19, 1999 Husband of Lorraine (nee Hussa). Father of Kathleen Ormond, Donald Jr. (Karen) and Stephen. Brother of Dorothy Quinn. Grandfather of six. Arrangements were made by the Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Cancer Research Institute National Headquarters, New York, NY.

George A. DeStafano, of Bayville, died on Jan. 19, 1999. Husband of the late Carmela. Father of Frank and George Jr. Grandfather of Frank, Renee, George and Patricia. Father-in-law of Barbara and Linda. Arrangements were made by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home Hicksville Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle RC Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Jeanne von Boecklin Korson, of Oyster Bay, died on Jan. 24, 1999. Wife of Bruce. Mother of Andrew. Daughter of the late Jane Brand Allen and Oakie von Boecklin. Sister of Bill von Boecklin, Armin Allen and John Allen. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service at St. John's Episcopal Church, Cold Spring Harbor. Donations can be made to AKC Canine Health Foundation, 251 W. Garfield Rd., Suite 160, Aurora, OH 44202.

Gertrude M. McCallion, of Bayville, died on Jan. 25, 1999. Wife of the late James. Mother of Michael, James, William, Thomas and Margaret. Sister of Alfred Martin. Grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of two. Arrangements were made by the McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Patrick's Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

Mary Thurman Martin, 100, of Locust Valley, died on Jan. 27, 1999. Widow of the late Milward (Pidg) W. Mother of Mary Lee Fletcher of NYC and Duglad A. Fletcher of Locust Valley. Grandmother of three. Great-grandmother of seven. Arrangements were made by the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. Service at St. John's of Lattingtown. Burial Locust Valley Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club, Locust Valley.

Anne Marie Matzuga (nee Mundy), of Oyster Bay and Brooklyn, died on Jan. 30, 1999. Wife of the late Alexander. Mother of Ronald, Barbara Douglass, Diane Jones and the late Richard. Grandmother of 10. Great-grandmother of 14. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home, Oyster Bay. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Interment Lutheran Cemetery.

Johannes Binder, of Oyster Bay and Myrtle Beach, SC, died on Jan. 31, 1999. Husband of Elfriede. Father of Lisa Keeling and Heide Giraldi. Grandfather of Barbara, John, Eric and Brian. Great-grandfather of Joseph and Nicholas. Arrangements were made by the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home. Memorial service at St. Dominic's RC Chapel. Donations can be made to Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.