Jamesport resident Nancy Gail Aracri died Dec. 30, 2021, at her home. She was 69.

Born in 1952 in Bay Shore, she was the daughter of Harold and Adriana (Kaan) Kaler.

Ms. Aracri worked as director of sales at Splish Splash Water Park in Calverton.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Steven; her son, Steven (Jen); her daughter, Adriana (Michael); grandchildren Matthew and Emily; and her sisters, Carol, Janice and Joan.

Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Calverton resident Marsha E. Mickoliger died Jan. 2, 2022, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 74.

Born Sept. 19, 1947, in Greenport, she was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (McCaffrey) Lescenski. She was a 1965 graduate of Mercy High School in Riverhead.

Ms. Mickoliger worked as a teacher’s aide at Phillips Avenue Elementary School in Flanders. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead.

She enjoyed reading, jet-skiing, casinos, playing cards, traveling to Jamaica and Key West, and especially her black cats.

Predeceased by her husband, Louis, in 1995, she is survived by her children, Michelle (Kevin) Dupuis of Aquebogue, Tracy Mickoliger (Kevin Flynn) of Calverton, Tammy Mickoliger (and her black cat, Lucky) of Calverton and Louann Mickoliger of East Meredith, N.Y.; her siblings, Thomas (Betty) Lescenski of Jamesport and Peggy (Daniel) Hansen of Jamesport; her grandchildren, Ryan and Payton Dupuis; and her dearest cat Lucy.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Jan. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, followed by interment at St. John’s Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to SAVES or North Fork Animal Welfare League.

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Beth Harrison died on Dec. 6, 2021, from complications of emphysema and COVID-19.

She was born in Jersey City, N.J., in 1939 and spent her childhood years on the Jersey Shore. She lived in New York City for much of her adult years and spent the last 20 years in Riverhead, N.Y. She was a dedicated member of the AA community on Long Island, and was often called the “Godmother of AA”.

She was an inspiration to all who knew her and was a devoted teacher, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, Ms. Harrison was fiercely vocal, defending all marginalized beings. She advocated for those who suffer from prejudice, poverty and ill health. She was always ready to laugh, as well as to commiserate with those whose hearts are true.

Ms. Harrison was an avid reader, continually informed about worldwide and local events. She was a sublime collagist and decoupagist. Her interests spanned many subjects, including music, literature, art, history and animal life. She was passionate about civil liberties and animal rights.

She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Ms. Harrison was an extraordinary human being.

She is survived by her two children, Bruce Friedland and Karen Harrison Land; their father, Dave Friedland; her niece, Hannah Pearl Walcott; and her sister, Lanny Harrison.

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Eileen J. King, longtime Mattituck resident, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. She was 95 years old.

Eileen was born Nov. 18, 1926, in County Wexford, Ireland, to Johanna (Winters) and Aiden Lacey. 

On Sept. 22, 1948, in Bronx, N.Y., she married the love of her life, Thomas C. King, and together they had one son.

She worked for Mobil Oil Company out of New York City for 20 years. She was a member of the County Wexford Association. She was also a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck.

Predeceased by her husband, Thomas C., and her son, Thomas A. King, Eileen is survived by her grandsons, Thomas J. King and William J. King.

The family received visitors Dec. 31 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated the same day at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, with Msgr. Joseph Staudt officiating. Interment followed at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Denise Kaelin Voight, 64, of Medford, N.Y., passed with her family at her side on Dec. 30, 2021.

Denise was born on Jan. 26, 1957, to Dan and Patricia Kaelin. A lifelong resident of the North Fork, Denise spread love and kindness wherever she went. Any room she walked into was immediately brighter. Denise had a way of making everyone feel like family and, to so many, she truly was. Whether working at a local deli or family businesses (Kaelin’s Service Center and Avoight Towing), Denise always made time for the people she loved. Her children by blood, and those she adopted by heart, were always her top priority. Denise enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling to Florida and making others smile.

Denise was predeceased by her parents, Dan and Patricia Kaelin; her stepson, Brian Stevenot; and her best friend, Laurie Graeb Lechner.

Denise is survived by her husband, Arthur Voight; her sister, Leslie Kaelin (Billy) Zavesky; her three brothers, Dan Kaelin, Greg (Carey) Kaelin, Patrick Kaelin; three daughters, Nicole Stevenot, Meredith (Josh) Scholtz and Carley Stevenot; her stepchildren, Gary (Alyssa) Voight and Martha Stevenot (Jason) Muller; her nine grandchildren, Jayda, Dream, Noell, Joshua, Peyton, Clara, Canyon, Autumn and Ava; her many cousins; nieces and nephews; and countless friends who loved her as family.

The family received visitors Jan. 3 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 4 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead, with Father Larry Duncklee officiating. Interment followed at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Denise’s memory can be sent to Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933.

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Erin Ann Hagerty of Greenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, surrounded by her mother and four siblings in an abundance of love. She was 62 years old. 

Erin was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Mineola, N.Y., to Joan (Finnegan) and John “Jack” Hagerty III. She lived most of her life with her family in Garden City. Before settling in Greenport, Erin lived in Yonkers, N.Y., where she especially loved watching the sunsets from her terrace overlooking the Hudson River. 

She was a regular fixture at the YMCA in Rye, N.Y., where she enjoyed working out and socializing with other members. She loved the beach, travel, concerts and spending time with her family and friends. 

Born with cerebral palsy, Erin never let her disability define her or hold her back. Instead, she chose to thrive, live independently and never give up despite the many challenges she faced every day. 

She was a breast cancer survivor who proudly completed the Los Angeles Marathon. Erin was an advocate for those with disabilities, participating in charity events and even appearing on a TV talk show to discuss dating among the disabled. 

Most of all, Erin truly inspired all who were lucky to meet her. She was brave, fun loving, sharp witted and sassy. She had style, grace, courage and an infectious smile — all of which were on full display when she celebrated her 60th birthday in 2019. 

Predeceased by her father, Jack, Erin is survived by her mother, Joan; siblings Susan Keating and brother-in-law Michael of Greenwich, Conn., Lisa Hagerty Finegan of Southold, Peter Hagerty and sister-in-law Ari Diamandopoulos of Austin, Texas, and Mary Hagerty Ehrsam and brother-in-law Bradley of Winter Park, Colo. Erin will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews, cousins and countless other extended family members and friends. She touched everyone who knew her. We will miss her. The world will miss her. 

A celebration of Erin’s life is being planned for summer 2022. If you would like to make a donation in her memory, Erin’s favorite charities were United Cerebral Palsy, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. 

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

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Theodore “Teddy” Stepnowsky, lifelong Cut­ch­ogue resident, died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. He was 75 years old.

Teddy was born on March 20, 1946, in Greenport, N.Y., to Ann (Kujawski) and Thaddeus Stepnowsky. He attended Cut­ch­ogue Elementary School and graduated from Mercy High School.

On Jan. 20, 1968, he married the love of his life, Darlene C. Milowski at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church and together they had one daughter.

He worked as landscape foreman for Briarcliff Landscape and as a custodian and groundskeeper for Mattituck-Cut­ch­ogue School District. He was also a member of Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cut­ch­ogue.

Predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia, Teddy is survived by his wife, Darlene; siblings Mark Stepnowsky of Colorado, Carl Stepnowsky of Southold, Mary Ann Stepnowsky Clark of San Diego, Calif., Peggy Grigonis of Southold and Martha Stepnowsky of Natuck, Mass.; brothers-in-law Robert Milowski and Kevin Milowski; sister-in-law Leona Sawicki; many nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Alexandra Houghton; many grandnieces and -nephews; godsons Nick and Johnny; goddaughter Chelsea; and Greg, Christopher and Nick, whom he considered as grandsons.

The family received visitors Jan. 2 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 3 at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cut­ch­ogue, with Father Stanislaw Wadowski officiating. Interment followed at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Pediatric Sarcoma Research #358699, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028.

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Riverhead resident Dwayne H. Early died Jan. 1, 2022, at his home. He was 80.

Mr. Early was born Feb. 6, 1941. His father was Herbert Kratz.

He earned a bachelor’s degree and was the owner of Scoshire Kennels in Aquebogue.

He is survived by his husband, David Borders; his children, Rosalino Castillo, Fabiola Castillo, Braulio Castillo, Rodrigo Castillo, Rosa Castillo and Amanda Castillo; and two grandchildren.

Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family.

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Lorna Jean Musnicki of Calverton died Jan. 2, 2022. She was 79.

Arrangements, pending at presstime, are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

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Christopher A. Caccese of Laurel died suddenly on Jan. 2, 2022. He was 42.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue, with Msgr. Dan Picciano officiating.

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Nancy J. Sweeney of Laurel died Jan. 2, 2022, at her home. She was 65.

The family will receive visitors Saturday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

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Sherrie Netusil-Barta of Jamesport died Jan. 6, 2022, at the East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. She was 63.

Born in Freeport on May 24, 1958, she was the daughter of I. John and Josephine (Maida) Castellano. Sherrie graduated in 1976 from Rocky Point High School, later completing an associate degree in fine art at Suffolk County Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree from Hofstra University.

She married Robert Barta on Sept. 23, 1990, at Beach United Methodist Church in Westhampton Beach.

She worked and exhibited independently as a ceramicist, photographer, jeweler and silversmith in addition to her work as an art instructor both at Dowling College and for the Islip Arts Council, as well as seasonal work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Westhampton Beach.

On Dec. 31, 1996, Sherrie was diagnosed with a malignant 5-node brain tumor and soon began participating and speaking at cancer fundraising events. In 2002, she volunteered at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead documenting, restoring, preserving and reviving all of the stenciled detail paint work in the historic opera house. During that time Mrs. Barta salvaged and preserved fragments removed during the building’s renovation, using them to create art works which are now part of the music hall’s permanent collection. She served as a board member at the Vail-Leavitt from 2004 until her death.

Her hobbies included gardening, cooking and enjoying music (especially the Beatles, the Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald duets and most classic jazz).

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Samantha (Josh) Allen and Daniel (Danielle) Netusil, and her sisters, Joanne (Vincent) Sparacino and Carol (Peter) King. She is also survived by her two beloved grandchildren, Natalie and Nicholas, and many nieces and nephews.

Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead assisted the family. A gathering and celebration in Sherrie’s memory will be held at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall at a future date to be announced.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978‑7048.

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Riverhead resident Angelo Stefano Garcia Cerna died Jan. 4, 2022, at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 24.

Mr. Cerno was born Dec. 29, 1997, in Guatemala, to Marvin and Betzy (Cerna) Garcia. He earned an associate degree and worked as an electrician.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Marvin and Charlie.

The family received visitors Jan. 7 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service was held Jan. 8 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead, followed by interment at Riverhead Cemetery.

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Riverhead resident Mary Victoria Farruggia died Jan. 4, 2022, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 76.

Born Sept. 15, 1945, in Manhattan, she was the daughter of James and Mary (Valog) Barravechia.

Ms. Farruggia held a master’s degree. She was an educator for the Southampton school district and worked in the Southampton Town Clerk’s office.

She was a member of the Flanders Historical Society, East End Livestock and Horseman’s Association, Friends of the Big Duck, Water’s Edge Community and Southampton Town Republicans. Family said she was a “great community volunteer.”

Predeceased by her husband, James, in 1997, she is survived by her sister-in-law Elise Cooper and two nieces, Katherine and Christina Barravechia.

The family received visitors Jan. 9 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Lifelong Riverhead resident Elliott J. Bulak died Jan. 6, 2022, at East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton. He was 94.

Mr. Bulak was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Aquebogue, to Joseph and Helen (Borkoski) Bulak.

He served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He worked as a roofer with Roofers, Local 154 in Hauppauge. Family said he enjoyed gardening, the beach, traveling to the Catskill Mountains, spotting eagles, fishing and his grandchildren. A sports lover, he was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan.

Predeceased by his wife, Theresa (nee Pendzick), in 2008, he is survived by his children, Linda Danowski, Thomas, Ronald, David and Karen Sutherland; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Monday, Jan. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment, with U.S. military honors, will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice.

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Riverhead resident Emma Waskewicz died Jan. 8, 2022, at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing in Center Moriches. She was 101.

Born May 14, 1920, in Peconic, she was the daughter of Stanley and Barbara (Yatiello) Krupski. She attended Southold High School.

She worked as an assembler at Hazeltine Corporation and was a member of the Riverhead Polish Hall Ladies Auxiliary.

She loved gardening.

Predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 2000, she is survived by her sister, Louise Waskewicz of Riverhead, and nieces and nephews: Walter Waskewicz, Sandy Reed, Kathleen Waskewicz-Casio, Debbie Waskewicz-Smith, Peter Waskewicz, Mary Waskewicz-Rosko and Robert Lusik.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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Jamesport resident Carol Anne Loper died Jan. 10, 2022, at age 83.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Wreaths Across America or Calverton National Cemetery.

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Flanders resident Mary A. Skrezec died Jan. 8, 2022, at Westhampton Care Center. She was 73.

Born Dec. 20, 1948, in Riverhead, she was the daughter of Antone and Anna Skrezec.

Ms. Skrezec was a Riverhead High School graduate. She worked as an operator for New York Telephone. Family said she enjoyed crocheting.

She is survived by her siblings, Antone, of Mount Sinai, and Ronald, of Riverhead.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at St. Isidore R.C. Cemetery in Riverhead.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead is assisting the family.

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Virginia Rose Gilfillan, 76, of Aquebogue, formerly of Huntington, died Jan. 8, 2022. 

She was the beloved wife for 55 years of William M. Gilfillan; loving mother of Kevin (Jennifer), Jennifer Cleary (Keith), Brian (Kristina Ebbott) and Kate Gilfillan; adoring grandmother of Ryan, Quinn, Erin, Julianna, Liam, Timothy, Will and Ella; and dear sister of Jim Brennan (MaryAnne) and Marie Maloney (Jack).

Ginny is loved and will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

The family will receive visitors at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station,  on Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 

A funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. 

Memorial donations may be made in Ginny’s memory to East End Hospice, where she volunteered for many years, 481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.

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Walter E. Evans of Cutchogue died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. He was 89 years old.

Walter was born on May 18, 1932, in Cutchogue to Edna (Mayo) and William F. Evans. He attended Cutchogue School. After school, Walter joined the U.S. Army and served for two years, from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War, attaining the rank of private second class. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Medal.

Prior to moving back to Cutchogue in 2019, he lived in Jersey City, N.J., for years. He worked as an orderly for Willowbrook State Hospital for 20-plus years. He was also a member of the Civil Service Employees Association.

He was predeceased by his son, Walter Evans, and siblings, Richard Evans, John Evans, Archie Evans, James Evans, Rosa Waller, Myra Evans, Susanne Milteer and Gloria Jefferson. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends; great-niece Sylvia Smith; great-nephew Steve Smith; and sister-in-law Kathleen Evans.

Viewing services were held Jan. 4 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold, where prayer services were also held. Graveside services, with U.S. Army honors, followed at Calverton National Cemetery.

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