Marilyn Grace Hoffmann Scheiner passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at San Simeon by the Sound. She was 88 years old.

She resided in the Southwood section of Southold until her admission to the nursing facility in early September.

Marilyn was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Hicksville, N.Y., to Cecillia (Lipp) and Albert W. Hoffmann. She attended St. Ignatius School and subsequently graduated from Hicksville High School.

Predeceased by her two brothers, Marilyn is survived by five children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the following for their great care, compassion, and support to Marilyn and the family: Southold Fire Department EMS and Charlie Turner; the staff of ELIH second floor; the staff at San Simeon who took care of her, with a most sincere gratitude to Christy and Melissa. Last, but most certainly not least, thank you Dr. Carter and Dr. Slotkin. The family is eternally grateful to you all.

Marilyn will be remembered for her unceasing love and kindness.

Arrangements were entrusted to the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home of Southold.

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Theodore Daniel Smothers departed this world Sept. 4, 2019.

He was the second child of Alice Smothers and Theodore Green.

“Teddy,” as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was born July 16, 1964, in Riverhead, N.Y.

Teddy later moved to South Carolina and then later to Jacksonville, Fla., where he made it his home and met his wife, Althea Smothers, who predeceased him in February 2019.

Teddy worked various jobs until he found his job home at Methodist Church of Orange Park, Fla., where he worked for over 10 years.

Teddy also had a love for family and friends as D.J. Ted. He loved spinning those turntables and was part of a group called “Phase II” and later on to “The Deva Crew.”

Mr. Smothers was predeceased by his father, Theodore Green of Charleston, S.C., and sister, Christina Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.

Theodore Daniel Smothers is survived by his four children, Latosha Smothers, Alisha Smothers, Theodore Lamont Smothers and Tedvin Deshaun Smothers; his stepchildren, Amanda Matthews and Lakiesha Williams; his mother, Alice Smothers; his sisters Valerie Smothers of Jacksonville, Kimberly Gilbert (Walter) of Riverhead, N.Y., and Sherri Seymore of Shirley, N.Y.; his brothers, Robert Smothers (Lisa) of Auburn, Va., Christopher Smothers of Riverhead; 15 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

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Ady Fenton, formerly of New York, N.Y., New Suffolk and Saint James, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. She was 90 years old and resided at an assisted living facility in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.Ady’s husband, Joe Fenton, predeceased her in January of 2015, after a marriage of 68 years.

Ady began her career as a teacher and speech therapist but gave up working outside the home in order to raise her three children, Ivy, Martin and Nina.

Ady was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and spent the majority of her life in Manhattan, New Suffolk and Saint James, adding an apartment in Philadelphia in her later years.

She loved to cook, sew, travel and entertain. Most of all, she loved her family. In addition to her children, she is survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her zest for life never faded. She passed on what would have been her 72nd wedding anniversary; clearly a sign they are together again.

A Celebration of Life will be held in late October. For more information, please call 516-443-5084.

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Richard “Rick” Morgan Peters of St. Petersburg, Fla., and previously Camarillo, Calif., passed away while asleep at home Sept. 13, 2019.

Rick fought a tough battle with heart failure after suffering sudden cardiac arrest in January 2016. While he initially recovered well and returned to work and advocated for CPR training through the American Heart Association, the disease ultimately overtook his body.

Rick was born in Riverhead, N.Y., to Jean Frances Edwards and Richard Irving Peters.

He was very active in school, sports and the community in Riverhead and went on to study at SUNY/Cortland. While at Cortland, he met and married Sharon Riley.

During his early college years, he volunteered for officer training in the U.S. Army where he served with the Army Corps of Engineers in the Vietnam War. His Army career brought his family to Germany and Washington where Heather and Justin were born. After Rick was honorably discharged, he finished his degree in construction management at Arizona State University close to his mother, Jean, and step-father, Kenneth DeMaina.

His electrical construction career led him to several states including Idaho, California, Washington, Colorado and back to California where he met his wife, Lisa McGregor, in 1993.

Rick was active in his church where he and Lisa served Angel Tree Ministries by delivering gifts and the message of forgiveness and salvation to children of the incarcerated. Rick ended his long career at Power Design, Inc. in St. Petersburg. Shortly after retirement earlier this year, his heart failure symptoms returned and his health declined quickly. He never complained, always stayed positive, and did all he could to “be there” for his family and friends. He fought a good battle to the end.

Rick is survived by his devoted wife, Lisa, of 23 years; brother, Philip I. Peters (Dusty) of Orlando, Fla.; daughter, Heather (Aaron) Lambert and son Justin (Stacey) Peters of California; and step-daughters Kari (Aaron Gellman) Hourany and Spencer-Rose (Eyobel) Yacob of St. Petersburg. He was a beloved “Popsey” to his eight grandchildren, Kathryn “Kate” and Julia (Heather), Charlotte and Carolynn (Justin), Taylor and Chase (Kari) and Alaia and Eli (Spencer-Rose).

He is with our Lord now and here on Earth he will be missed, but always loved and remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donation in Rick’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Heart Association.

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Brian T. Higgins of Flushing, N.Y., and Greenport, N.Y., died suddenly at his home in Flushing Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He was 65 years old.

He was born June 25, 1954, in New York City to Cathryn A. (Tolan) and Arthur V. Higgins.

He attended St. Andrew Avellino Elementary School and graduated from Holy Cross High School, both in Flushing.

Brian worked as a police officer with the New York City Police Department for 20 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed sailing and the great outdoors.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Kenneth, Brian is survived by his brother James P. Higgins and his wife Adrienne of Glen Oaks, N.Y.; niece, Elizabeth Higgins; nephew, David Higgins; and his wife Tricia.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial for Brian and his mother, Cathryn, who died six days earlier, was celebrated on Monday morning, Sept. 23, at St. Andrew Avellino R.C. Church in Flushing, where NYPD honors were rendered. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Fresh Meadows, Queens, N.Y.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is serving the Higgins Family.

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Terri Zeltmann of Aquebogue died Oct. 2 at Southampton Hospital. She was 58.

She was born April 29, 1961, to Ruth Bittel and Harold Zeltmann in Port Jefferson, N.Y.

Ms. Zeltmann graduated from Mercy High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, N.Y.

Her family said she enjoyed having fun with her nieces and nephew and gave back with organ donation.

She was predeceased by her parents and sister Pamela. She is survived by siblings Jean Widener, Stephen Zeltmann, Mark Zeltmann, Michelle Washick, Gerard Zeltmann, Anthony Zeltmann, Randy Zeltmann, Kevin Zeltmann, Trea Milach and Laurie Waski; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitors will be received Friday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at 9:45 a.m. at St John the Evangelist R.C. Church in  Riverhead followed by a private cremation.

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Doris J. Terry of Aquebogue, N.Y., died Oct. 1 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 84.

She was born May 5, 1935, to Alice Edna Smith and Fred Terry in Port Jefferson, N.Y.

Ms. Terry graduated from high school and was a designer at Colors by Nature.

Her family said she loved her many cats throughout the years.

Ms. Terry was predeceased by her son Mark. She is survived by her son Keith (Toni) Detmer; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitors will be received Monday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead with prayers in the funeral home at 7 p.m. A private cremation will take place Oct. 8. Online condolences may be left at tuthillfh.com.

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James E. Thompsen of Baiting Hollow died Oct. 3 at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He was 60.

He was born June 7, 1959, to Elaine Frances Belmonte and Clarence John Thompsen.

Mr. Thompsen worked as kitchen designer for Home Depot for many years.

He was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Laura (nee Daniell); his children, Christopher, Peter and Jennifer; brother Mark (Kim); sister-in-law, Gloria; brother-in-law, Peter (Lisa) and their children, Andrew, Michelle and Ryan.

Visitors will be received Monday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A prayer service, officiated by Pastor Kris Baudler, will take place at the funeral home Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Riverhead cemetery.

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James Michael Marrin of East Marion died at his home Sept. 27, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 76.

James was born March 1, 1943, along with his twin brother, Edward, to Raymond and Kathleen in Port Jefferson.

Jim’s life was the very embodiment of what it means to be caring, helpful and effective in this world.

As a young boy he lived in Riverhead and East Moriches. He attended Catholic grade school in Center Moriches and went on to graduate from Mercy High School. He pursued higher education by winning scholarships at Fordham University and Fordham Law School.

One of his passions was cooking. A cookbook wasn’t necessary as he was a natural. Everyone was welcome at his table and it was delicious.

If there was a need for a repair, he had his toolbox readily available whenever the occasion arose.

His professional life included being elected a justice in Putnam County, working for the City of Yonkers on the budget. Until his retirement, he worked in Albany for New York State, working closely with the Assembly on drafting legislation and he worked closely with Adirondack Park as a trustee.

Jim was predeceased by his brother Richard. He is survived by his son, John Marrin; daughter, Helena Grant (Newell); and granddaughter, Belle Grant. Meg Lakow was his devoted companion.

He leaves behind as well a sister, Peggy Scott (Bob), and two brothers, Edward and Brian; Bridget Marrin, his sister-in-law; nieces Bridget, Kathleen, Jennifer, Jenine, Susan and Elizabeth; and nephews Richard, Brian, Jimmy, Mark and Kevin. There were two immediate cousins Eileen Sadasiv and Bill Corey.

Jim was very active in the community, especially at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport. He was a reader during the services there, gave religious instruction to youth and counseling to others as needed and was a volunteer with hospice.

He would, if he were here, like to thank hospice and all those who assisted him and his family during his illness.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Richard Hoerning Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes in Greenport.

The family would appreciate donations in Jim’s name to St. Agnes as well.

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Michelle “Shelly” Podlas Tenhet, 56, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at her home in Holly Ridge, N.C.

Shelly was born on Aug. 14, 1963, in Riverhead, N.Y., to Thomas and Barbara (Doroski) Podlas Sr.

She was a graduate of Riverhead High School and lived in the Sneads Ferry, N.C., area for the past 24 years. Most recently, she worked for Dixon Schools of Onslow County.

Shelly was a loving mother and grandmother, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, and special friend to many.

She is survived by her three children, Melanie Schneider of Hampstead, N.C.; Richard Schneider III of Sneads Ferry; and Dakota Tenhet of Holly Ridge.

Shelly is also survived by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Podlas Sr. of Riverhead; two brothers, Thomas (Kelly) Podlas Jr. of Little Falls, N.Y., and Kevin (Joyce) Podlas of Riverhead; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in her honor was held Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church in Sneads Ferry.

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Thomas A. Fucile, former resident of New York City and Nassau Point, died Oct. 8, 2019, at Peconic Landing in Greenport. He was 84.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y.

Thomas was assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, for five years and then held various managerial positions at the head office of Alitalia Airlines in New York City for 12 years. He owned a travel company in New York City for 33 years until his retirement.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Rosa, and two nieces, Nadia Barker-Dell and Marisa Barker.

At his request, there will be no memorial service.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is assisting the family.

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Christopher Willard Stewart Jr. of Riverhead, known as Chris the Plumber, died Oct. 6. He was 72 years old.

Friends will be received Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Jefferson Temple Church of God in Christ, The Life Gate Church, 15625 County Road 48, Cutchogue, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. by Pastor Milton Vann.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck is assisting the family.

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Charles Robinson Sr. of Riverhead died Oct. 1 at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He was 64.

He was born Oct. 14, 1954, to Inez (McKenzie) and James Robinson Sr.

Mr. Robinson made a career as a laborer with Suffolk Cement Products. His family said he enjoyed fishing and watching western movies.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother James Robinson Jr. He is survived by his children Tisa of Riverhead, Charles Jr. of Riverhead, Maurice of Mastic; stepdaughter Erica Robinson of Mastic; siblings Beverly Robinson, Michael Kennedy and Pamela Kennedy; and four grandchildren.

Visitors will be received Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m at First Baptist Church in Riverhead with a prayer service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Riverhead Cemetery.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Vagerlean Jones of Riverhead died Oct. 8 at Southampton Hospital. She was 71.

She was born April 28, 1948, in Greensville County Va., to Edmund Jones and Virginia Bell Easter. She worked as a certified nursing assistant.

Ms. Jones was predeceased by her siblings Catherine Rankin, James Jones and Minnie Wilson.

She is survived by her son, Terrence T. Jones; sisters Virgie (Robert Lee) Skeeter, Peggy (Russell) Gillus, Ella (the late Harry) Angelakos and Martha (James); and one grandchild, Daiquan.

A celebration of life service will be held by Vagerlean’s family in Virginia at a later time.

The family was assisted by Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home of Riverhead.

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Jean Tuthill of South Jamesport, N.Y., died peacefully Oct. 12 at Westhampton Care Center. She was 87.

Jean was born April 4, 1932, to Josephine (Grzywinski) and Theodore Haupt in Southampton, N.Y.

She graduated from Riverhead High School and lived a very fulfilling life. She became the first woman in Suffolk County to be elected to a countywide office as Suffolk County treasurer in November 1973. She held that position for six terms until she retired.

Jean enjoyed gardening, painting, golfing, traveling, entertaining her many friends and family and taking long walks on the beach with her dogs.

Jean is survived by numerous cousins and friends. She was fondly referred to as Aunt Jeannie by many.

Cremation was private. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home, 406 East Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901.

In lieu of flowers, a donation would be greatly appreciated in Jean’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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Kelli Elizabeth Thompson of Cutchogue died suddenly at home Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. She was 26 years old.

Born on June 18, 1993 in Southampton, N.Y., to Kevin Francis and Pamela Renee (nee Petty) Thompson, she was a graduate of Mattituck High School.

Because of Kelli’s love of animals, she continued her studies in animal behavior and became a certified veterinary assistant. She worked for the Riverhead Animal Shelter and more recently at Grateful Deli in Southold.

She is survived by her parents, Kevin and Pamela; a sister, Samantha; nieces and nephews, Tristan, Karina, Cameron and Breanna; an uncle, Bryan Petty; and aunts, Audrey Reinhardt and Verna Fitzpatrick. She was predeceased by her brother, Jason, in 2006.

A celebration of her life will be held at the residence at 520A Track Ave. in Cutchogue Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Rev. Denise Allen of First United Methodist Church of East Hampton will conduct services at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southold Animal Shelter would be appreciated.

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Glen A. Staples of Southold died at his home on Oct. 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was 53 years old.

He was born in Greenport, N.Y., June 15, 1966, to Mary (Wren) and Robert Staples.

He graduated from Greenport High School in 1984 and for the past 30 years was an electrician with IBEW Local No. 25.

Mr. Staples is survived by his wife, Ann Marie (née Westerlund), whom he married March 10, 1990, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. From that union came two daughters, Christine Staples of Southold and Carley (Kyle) Sparacino of Center Moriches. He is also survived by his parents, Mary and Robert, and siblings Brian Staples of Maryville, Tenn., and Robin Walden of Greenport.

The family received friends Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. Interment took place Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Stirling Cemetery in Greenport with Monsignor Raymond Walden officiating.

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Christine A. Stulsky of New Suffolk died Oct. 18, 2019, at Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. The longtime Southold Town Justice Court clerk was 69 years old.

Born Dec. 11, 1949, in Queens, N.Y., to Annetta G. (Goodale) and Daniel A. Fogarty Sr., she was a graduate of Southold High School.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and shooting pool but her real passion was animals.

Surviving are her son, Andrew Stulsky of New Suffolk, and daughter, Diana Stulsky of Aquebogue; sisters Jana Prindle (Mike) and Marietta Fogarty, both of New Suffolk; brother, James Fogarty (Kelly) of Mattituck; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Daniel A. Fogarty Jr.

The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where parish prayer services will be held. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church by Msgr. Joseph Staudt. Interment will follow at Cutchogue Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Fork Animal Welfare League would be appreciated.

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On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, John Norton of Laurel passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease.

John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Eileen, and his children, Peggy (Andy) and John (Lisa). He was the proud grandfather of seven grandsons who will forever remember him with love: Ryan, Jack, Joseph, James, Kevin, Andrew and Peter.

John was born May 15, 1940, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Marjorie and John Norton.

He was a graduate of Cathedral College and St. Joseph’s Seminary. He received his law degree from St. John’s University. He retired from the New York State Appellate Term in Brooklyn, N.Y.

John quietly volunteered in many capacities to the community. He was a hospice volunteer, provided transportation to hospitals, was a eucharistic minister and enjoyed being a member of the East End Disability Board.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home, 13805 Main Road, Mattituck, NY, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck officiated by Monsignor Joseph Staudt. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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