Johnnie Lee Kimble was born in Riverhead, N.Y., on Feb. 8, 1970, to Louise Allen and Johnnie Lee Kimble.

Johnnie graduated from Riverhead High School in June 1989. Johnnie worked for Lewin Farms for numerous years. In 1998, Johnnie became employed with Northville Industries, where he had been currently working.

Johnnie enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing Spades, video games, Kung Fu movies, westerns, animated movies and World War II history.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Tatiana Ali Kimble and his stepfather, Charlie Allen. Johnnie leaves behind his daughter Melanie T. Kimble of Riverhead; two stepsons, David Walsh of North Carolina and Bryan Walsh of Riverhead; his mother, Louis Allen of Wading River; his brother, Michael Kimble of Patchogue; his sister, Michelle Kimble of Wading River; a half-brother, Scott Kimble of Riverhead; a stepsister, Shannon Kimble of Southampton; his fiancée, Deanna Poole of Bellport; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

The family received visitors April 23 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead.

Johnnie’s cremated remains will be interred at Riverhead Cemetery alongside his firstborn daughter, Tatiana, at a later date.

Condolences may be left at tuthillfh.com.

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Richard W. Roche Sr. of Riverhead died April 22 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 62. 

The son of William and Mary Roche, he was born April 15, 1956, in Riverhead and attended Riverhead High School.

Mr. Roche worked as a home health aide. Family members said he enjoyed wood carving.

Predeceased by his father, Mr. Roche is survived by his children, Jason, of Riverhead, Richard Jr. of Florida and Jaclyn of Cutchogue; his mother, Mary, of Flanders; his siblings, Cathy Laton of Manorville, Dave, of Flanders and Fran Cobb, also of Flanders and seven grandchildren.

Cremation was private.

Arrangements were in the care of McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.

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Dorothy Ann Schmidtchen of Southold died at her home on April 19, 2018, at the age of 77.

She was born in Queens on Aug. 25, 1940, to Harry and Rita Elliott.

Predeceased by her husband, Roger Schmidtchen, she is survived by siblings Fredrick “Rick” Elliott of Liberal, Kansas, Christine Elliott of Mattituck and Barbara (John) Harrison.

A private family service will take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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

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Joan M. Sabo of Riverhead died April 24. She was 88. 

The daughter of Julia (Hajek) and John Urban, she was born July 22, 1929, in Riverhead.

Family members said she loved being a mother and homemaker.

Predeceased by her husband, Louis, in 2016, Ms. Sabo is survived by daughter, Susan; sons, John and Robert; sister, Jackie Rupley; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Friday, April 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. Inurnment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences may be sent at tuthillfh.com.

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Joseph V. Pozzolano of East Quogue passed away May 18, 2018, at the age of 75 years.

Born on Oct. 21, 1942, he grew up in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn where his love of everything Brooklyn started, including the Brooklyn Dodgers.

He resided in East Quogue, N.Y. for 40+ years and is survived by  his beloved wife of 55 years, Louise; son Joseph (Donna) and daughter Gina (Adam); granddaughters Sarah and Erin; younger brother, Vincent (Annie), as well as many nieces and nephews. 

He worked for 50 years at LIPA, a job he loved. Joseph enjoyed playing golf on weekends and watching his other two favorite teams: the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the New York Football Giants. 

A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays. A burial in St. Isidore R.C. Church Cemetery in Riverhead will follow the Mass.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the R. J. O’Shea Funeral Home, Inc. in Hampton Bays.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

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Gary Bates passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.

Gary was born in Johnsburg, N.Y., on June 27, 1937, to Glenn and Mildred (Stewart) Bates. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Garnet Lake, N.Y., until the family moved to Warrensburg, N.Y., where he graduated in 1955. He worked in the Grand Union, where he met Claire Culver. They were married in 1957 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year.

In 1957, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Roswell, N.M. He returned to Warrensburg in 1961 before moving to Riverhead, N.Y., in 1963 to work for Grumman Aerospace, where he stayed for 30 years. When Gary retired in 1998, he and Claire returned to Warrensburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lois (Gary) Dinizio, Brenda (Edward) Reeve and Richard (Anne) Bates, all of Riverhead; eight grandchildren, Matthew (Katie) Dinizio, Stephanie (Kenny) Woychuk, Mandi (Brian) Carmichael, Melanie (Mike) Drozd, Adam (Alexandria) Reeve, Amy (Tim) Selock, Michelle (Nick) Monaghan and Deborah (Matt) Suprina; and 14 great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Alex Dinizio, Noah, Tucker and Sydney Woychuk, Nadine, Abbie and Preston Carmichael, Maxwell and Callen Drozd, Jacob and Lily Selcok and Lilly and Lailah Monaghan; as well as his sister, Nancy (Allen) Edmunds; sister-in-law, Elaine Jeffords of Queensbury, N.Y.; an aunt, Barbara Stewart of Ticonderoga, N.Y.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Gary and Claire were avid motorcyclists, going cross-country on more than one occasion until his illness prevented him from riding. Gary loved to hunt and was a proud member of the NRA.

Calling hours will be Monday, May 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home in Warrensburg, followed by a celebration of Gary’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Warrensburg EMS.

A memorial service will also be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Riverhead United Methodist Church.

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Irene G. Robinson of Riverhead died May 20 at the Kanas Center for Hospice in Quiogue. She was 89. 

The daughter of Adam and Stephanie (Halecki) Celic, she was born Jan. 3, 1929, in Riverhead.

Family members said Ms. Robinson was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.

Predeceased by her husband, Eugene, in 1992, Ms. Robinson is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Farrish of Riverhead and Patricia Chmielewski of Aquebogue; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at St Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

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Frances Mae Clinton of Riverhead died May 16 at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. She was 69. 

The daughter of Lee and Mary (Childress) Harris, she was born July 25, 1948, in Cumberland, Va.

Family members said Ms. Clinton enjoyed playing cards.

Predeceased by her daughter Liza in 2015 and her parents, Ms. Clinton is survived by her husband, James; daughter Elizabeth; brothers, Kenny and Willie Harris; sister, Nancy Harris; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Galilee Church of God in Christ in Riverhead, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Riverhead Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.

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Irene T. Hughes died May 15 at the age of 92. 

The daughter of Catherine (Mahon) and Edward Kelly, she was born May 7, 1926, in New York City.

Ms. Hughes worked as a secretary for Metropolitan Life in New York City.

Predeceased by her husband, Benjamin and daughter, Irene Colavecchio, Ms. Hughes is survived by her daughter, Catherine (Jim) Breitenbach; grandchildren, John, Richard (Andrea), James Jr. and Karli-Rae and great-grandchildren, Gianna and Kevin.

The family received visitors May 20 at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service was held May 21 at St Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment took place at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.

Condolences may be left at tuthillfh.com.

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Marilyn (Fenstermacher) Mica of Aquebogue died May 20. She was 70. 

The daughter of Catherine (Baum) and William Fenstermacher, she was born Dec. 27, 1947, in Queens.

Ms. Mica receive a master’s degree and was a school teacher for BOCES in Southampton.

Family members said she was “beloved by all who knew her and a strong fighter.”

Predeceased by her son, Roger T. Mica, Ms. Mica is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughters, Carolynn (Jeff) Okula and Stephanie (Francesco) Falco; grandchildren, Thomas, Mary Kate and Bradley Okula and Betty and Oskas Falco and siblings, Janet Fenstermacher and Robert (Susan) Fenstermacher.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead, where funeral services will take place. Private burial will take place at Calverton National Cemetery where Ms. Mica’s son is interred.

Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or United Cerebral Palsy. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at tuthillfh.com.

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Michael Lessard Sr. of Cutchogue died May 20, 2018, at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. He was 61.

Michael was born July 23, 1956, to Ruth (MacNish) and Victor Lessard in Greenport. He was a graduate of Mattituck High School.

During his lifetime he was employed by the City of New York as an EMT and, most recently, was an employee of the Cutchogue Fire District. For many years, he was an active volunteer firefighter with both the Mattituck and Cutchogue fire departments.

Predeceased by his parents and brother Jeffrey, he is survived by his son, Michael Jr., of New Jersey and daughter-in-law, Jamie; his granddaughter, Madelynn; his brothers Timothy (Chrissy) of Riverhead and James (Sue) of Mattituck; and his sister, Corinne Garcia (Rich) of Mattituck.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations to the Cutchogue Fire Department would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Riverhead resident David Paul Stetler, formerly of Greenport, died May 16 at his home. He was 64. 

The son of Harold and Hattie (Scutter) Stetler, he was born Aug. 25, 1953, in Bay Shore.

On Jan. 13, 1989, he married Theresa Cassidy in Southold.

Mr. Stetler was the manager of Stetler Brothers Contracting Corp. in Brentwood. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138.

Family members said he was a professional drummer who enjoyed boxing and auto mechanics.

Predeceased by his father in 2006 and mother in 2007, Mr. Stetler is survived by his wife; his sons, David II and James; his daughter, Amanda; siblings, Lloyd, Cora, Nancy, Harold, William, Alfred and Christine; and two grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, May 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport, where a funeral service will take place at 8 p.m. Cremation will be private.

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Former Riverhead resident Anne C. Leikert of Mastic died May 22 at the Kanas Center for Hospice in Quiogue. She was 73. 

The daughter of John and Georgeanna Stratton, she was born Oct. 18, 1944, in New Brunswick, N.J.

Ms. Leikert worked as a nurse’s aide for the St. James Nursing Home. She was a member of the Southampton Senior Citizens.

Family member said she enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Predeceased by her husband, Chester and daughter Kathleen Baudanza in 2009, Ms. Leikert is survived by her children Theresa Denny of Mastic Beach and Mechelle Diaz of West Babylon; sister, Margaret Mercado of Center Moriches and 10 grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Friday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches.

Memorial donations may be made to Maureen’s Haven.

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Barbara A. Peterson of Riverhead, formerly of Ronkonkoma, died May 22. She was 73.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday May 31, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Peter Narkiewicz. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Frances Zelinski of Cutchogue died May 23, 2018. She was 95.

She was born July 26, 1922, in Cutchogue, to Sophie (Franskiewicz) and Paul Kaloski. She was a graduate of Mattituck High School and attended Ryder College in New Jersey.

After college, she returned to Cutchogue where she married Alexander Zelinski.

Family members said Ms. Zelinski worked on her family farm, gave piano lessons, was a published expert of wild mushrooms and an avid golfer, who got two holes-in-one in her lifetime.

Predeceased by her husband in 2003, Frances is survived by daughter, Darlene Zelinski of Cutchogue; son, Daniel Zelinski of Southampton; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 25, from 4 t0 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday May 26, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Mariusz Gorazd. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Brendan J. Corbley of Philadelphia and formerly of San Diego, and Cutchogue passed away suddenly May 17, 2018, at the age of 32.

Born on April 30, 1986, in San Diego to Susan (Knox) and John Corbley, Brendan was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and attended San Diego City College.

He served in the U.S. Army as an E-4 Cannon Crewmember Specialist during Operation Iraqi Freedom and achieved the following medals: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.

Brendan is survived by his parents and two brothers: J. Patrick Corbley and Liam B. Corbley.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Prayer services will commence at 2:30 p.m. with Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt officiating. Interment will take place at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California

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James Kreh

James Kreh of Davenport, Fla. and Aquebogue died April 18, 2018 at the age of 83.

The son of Peter and Helen Kreh, Jim was a 1952 graduate of Mattituck High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard, then worked at Brookhaven National Laboratory before beginning his career as a business owner.

In 1966, Jim opened a Dairy Queen in Mattituck, which later became the landmark Magic Fountain.

In retirement, Jim and Eileen, his wife of 62 years, enjoyed touring the United States in their motor home including visiting Baha, Calif. and Alaska.

Jim is survived by his wife Eileen; his daughter Kerri (Keith) Reda of Cutchogue and four grandchildren: James and Melissa McCabe and Corinne and Dane Reda. His daughter, Kimberly McCabe predeceased him.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, June 26, from 9 to 10 a.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where prayer services will commence at 10 a.m., Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt officiating. Interment, with U.S. Coast Guard honors, will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675 or at woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Barbara A. Peterson of Riverhead died May 22, 2018. She was 73.

She was born in The Bronx on June 19, 1944, to Francis and Margaret (Barber) Leonard.

Prior to residing in Riverhead, she lived in Ronkonkoma and had been a bookkeeper for Waldbaums in Central Islip.

Predeceased by her husband, Walter A. Peterson; she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Colleen Peterson; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Robin Leonard and two grandchildren: Caitlynne and Riley Peterson. She was predeceased by a sister, Geraldine Leonard.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, officiated by Father Piotr Narkiewicz. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Murray B. Schneps

Murray B. Schneps was born to Jewish parents who had immigrated to New York in search of the American dream and was raised in the insular neighborhood of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. His street smarts and inquisitive mind led him to a legal career.

When his first child, Lara, was born profoundly mentally retarded and multiply handicapped, he was forced to confront the way our society viewed and treated the “children of a lesser God” and he vowed to use every tool in his arsenal to wage war against the status quo.

When Lara was born in the 1960s, large institutions were the only resource available to the disabled. In addition to not providing adequate care, the institutions were subject to state budget cuts which led to a ratio of patients to caregivers at inhumane levels. Much of this was chronicled by Geraldo Rivera as a young reporter.

Mr. Schneps, along with a group of advocates, realized that better care could be provided for those with disabilities in smaller settings, such as group homes, and that such care, even with rehabilitative services, was more cost efficient.

Along the way, he engaged in civil litigation, including class actions, to vindicate the rights of those with mental and physical disabilities. It was not possible to ensure that Lara would always be safe and cared for without changing the existing public and private bias in favor of large institutions. As an activist and gladiator, he challenged government officials, communities, and other parents to explore different and better ways to care for those with disabilities.

He was a named plaintiff in the action addressing the horrors existing at the infamous Willowbrook State School, was a vice chairman of the Willowbook Review Panel, which was charged with implementing the agreed-to changes, and became an unapologetic ideologue dedicated to the development of small community residences.

This action created a new system of care for those that could not fight on behalf of themselves and set a precedent throughout New York and nationally for care of those with disabilities. It also led to the closure of the Suffolk Developmental Center.

Mr. Schneps chronicled his experiences fighting for his daughter Lara and all those with disabilities in a book published in 2015, “I See Your Face Before Me.”

Mr. Schneps was a resident of Baiting Hollow for over 20 years, practiced law in Riverhead for over 25 years after 20 years in Manhattan, and was an active member of Riverhead Rotary.

He leaves behind his wife, Teri; daughters Elizabeth and Samantha, son, Joshua; stepson, Jason, and six grandchildren.

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Russell C. Wells Sr. of Riverhead died May 25 at Dominican Village in Amityville. He was 96. 

The son of John and Carrie (Wella) Wells, he was born Jan. 28, 1922, in Greenport and graduated from Greenport High School in 1941.

Mr. Wells served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He worked as a methods engineer for Grumman in Calverton.

He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus.

Family members said he enjoyed sports, gardening, model airplanes and fishing.

Predeceased by his wife, Therese, in 2000, Mr. Wells is survived by his children, Russell Jr., Richard, Kevin, and Jeanne Ann Shilling; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

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