Marilyn E. Parker of Riverhead died Sept. 24 at The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Southampton. She was 55 years old.

Born in Riverhead Feb. 26, 1963, to Clarence Harris and Susan White, she graduated from Riverhead High School in 1981. A homemaker, family members said she loved cooking, collecting frogs, and her grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Riverhead.

She is survived by her fiancé, David Clinton; her children, Michelle Moore of Virginia, Michael Jr. and Ny’Asia Parker, both of Riverhead; four sisters: Jacqueline White of Maryland, Latisha Harris and Debra Trent of Riverhead, and Cheryl Harris of Delaware; and 5 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept 30, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Riverhead.

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

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Thomas E. Reilly Jr.

Thomas E. Reilly Jr. of Mattituck passed away peacefully at home Sept. 21 at the age of 100. He was born May 8, 1918, in Jersey City, N.J.  After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford, N.J., Tom joined the Army and served in Europe during World War II. He rose to the rank of sergeant and married his sweetheart, Edna Dorritie, during a short furlough in February 1944.

After the war, Tom and Edna moved to Paramus, N.J., where they raised their three children; Pat, Bill (Sheila) and Mary (John). Tom worked in the trucking industry and was an active volunteer in his church and community. He was a longtime member and eventually captain of the Paramus Volunteer Ambulance Corps, answering calls at all times of the day or night.

Shortly after retiring in 1983, Tom and Edna moved to Mattituck, a town and region that he thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately, Edna developed Alzheimer’s disease and died in 2001. To better understand dementia, Tom joined the caregivers’ support group at the Southold Senior Center in 1989. For more than 20 years, he regularly attended the group, assisting and befriending other caregivers.

Tom also was a volunteer for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) reassurance program. For more than 21 years, Tom made weekly calls to homebound seniors, who looked forward to his good humor and stories. His friendship was genuine, and the lively conversation certainly brightened his and their lives. Tom received recognition in 2015 as Suffolk County Senior Citizen of the Year.

Tom will be missed by his children, their spouses, his seven grandchildren and their spouses: Jim (Caroline), Deirdre (Shawn), Tom (Margo), Kate, Brendan, Tim and Brian; and his seven great-grandchildren: Drae, Ryan, Lane, Will, Colin, Ella and Morgan.

His life was celebrated by family and friends at a funeral Mass Sept. 26 at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment followed at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, N.J.

Arrangements were in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home.

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Deborah Ann Barrett of Riverhead and formerly of Greenport died Sept. 25. She was 92 years old.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

A complete obituary will follow.

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David G. Carter of East Moriches died at Westhampton Care Center Sept. 25, 2018, with family by his side. He was 93.

Born in Center Moriches Nov. 20, 1924, to Annie Belle (Lilly) and David Fallon Carter, Mr. Carter raised his family in Westhampton Beach. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator in the Pacific aboard an LST. He had a career as a telecommunications engineer for RCA in Riverhead and Piscataway, N.J.

Mr. Carter was a ham radio operator with call number WB2HIU. He enjoyed gardening and traveling. He grew up on Moriches Bay, one of his favorite places for his entire life. He graduated from Center Moriches High School and attended college while in the Navy.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Ann (Johnson), his second wife, Shirley (Van Essendelf) and his brother, William Russell Carter. He is survived by his children, Linda (Michael) Prentiss of Ronkonkoma, Nancy (Albert) Johanson of Remsenburg, Gayle Wagner of Riverhead, and Craig (Suzanne) Carter of Speonk; his grandchildren, Heather Edwards, Lydia Prentiss, Elizabeth Wagner, Robert Wagner, Craig Carter and Cole Carter; and his great grandchildren, Paul Edwards and Matthew Elliott.

Funeral services will be held  Sunday, Sept. 30, at Werner-Rothwell Funeral Home in Westhampon Beach. Interment will be Monday, Oct. 1 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Center Moriches.

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Mark H. Warner of Wading River passed away unexpectedly May 30, 2018. Mark was born Dec. 21, 1954, to the late Milton and Lilias Warner. Mark was a graduate of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School and later went on to attend North Carolina State University.

He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, loyal friend and role model to many. He was active in sports and loved all things basketball, wrestling and lacrosse related. When he wasn’t coaching from the bleachers, he loved nothing more than his family, his dogs, being outside and having a good laugh.

He had an infectious laugh, and a million dollar smile to match. He always went out of his way to help anyone in need and lived with an open heart, loving everyone who crossed his path. He had strong family values and was always looking to bring everyone together. He was always looking to make a new friend, listen to your life story and dispense his sage wisdom. His zest for life, love for his family and positive attitude will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers or donation, it is asked that you honor his memory by sitting with your family over a bowl of ice cream, and have a good belly laugh.

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Deborah E. Corwin of Florida, formerly of Aquebogue, died Sept. 25 at Stony Brook University Hospital. She was 67 years old.

Born in Greenport Oct. 28, 1950, to Leslie and Dolores (Podlas) Corwin, she graduated from Riverhead High School in 1968 before attending Ohio University and getting her master’s degree at Stony Brook University.

She worked as an art teacher with the Mattituck school district for over 30 years. Family members said she loved to travel.

She leaves behind three brothers, Philip (Dianne), Timothy (Cathy) and Leslie (Victoria); her sister, Florence; six nieces and nephews, Adam (Mindy), Timothy Jr. (Dana), Ashley (Chris), Melissa, Jonathan and Sarah; and two grand-nieces, Cassidy Lee and Zoey Alexa.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mattituck-Cutchogue Teachers Association Scholarship Fund.

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Susan Underwood Ruthinowski of Riverhead passed away suddenly Sept. 25, 2018.

She was born July 30, 1959, to Reg and Pat Underwood.

Sue was the proud owner of Guys and Dolls in Riverhead for 25 years. Upon her semi-retirement, she continued to make her clients beautiful at Karen’s Hair Styling of Riverhead.

Predeceased by her husband, Danny, in 2010 and her sister, Sharon Nowack, in 2005, Sue is survived by her parents’ siblings, Nancy Underwood, Lori (Joey) Pipczynski, Debbie Underwood, Reg (Connie)Underwood; her brother-in-law, Mike Nowack; nephews Joey (Suz) Pipczynski III and Justin Underwood; nieces Heather (Scott) Nowack, Alyssa (Dan) Manzella, Kalei Pipczynski, Kristina Rowe and Jessica Rowe; and one great-nephew, Cooper Pipczynski.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heppner-McLaughlin Funeral Home. The funeral Mass will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9:30 a.m. at St Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

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Henry Isidore Domaleski of Cutchogue died on Sept. 27, 2018 at San Simeon Nursing Home. He was 91 years old.

He was born in Orient on April 4, 1927, to Alexander and Stephania (Targonski) Domaleski and moved with his family to Oregon Road in Cutchogue at the age of 3. Following his graduation from Oregon Road School and Mattituck High School, he married the former Joan Chituk on May 6, 1951, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue. Together they built a home next door to the one he grew up in.

Henry and his brother Anthony took over their father’s farm and formed A&H Domaleski Farms. They branded their potatoes “Golden Crop” that were trucked to Hunts Point Market in the Bronx five nights a week during the season. They also raised cauliflower and cabbage and ran the U-pick strawberry and pumpkin field at the red barn on County Road 48 for decades.

After retiring from the family business, Henry continued farming with Sang Lee Farms. In the evenings, he also farmed a huge backyard garden raising more berries and vegetables than could be possibly be consumed by his extended family, friends and acquaintances. He was the last of the many great men who farmed, with their families, on beautiful Oregon Road.

He was a member of the Polish Democrats, Riverhead Polish Hall and Farm Bureau and a communicant of Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church.

His biggest passion, however, was polka music. He and Joan never missed a Dick Pillar Polkabration in New London, Conn. or the Riverhead Polish Fair. Their car with the license plate WE POLKA could be seen around town and polka music was always playing in their home. He was also a helping hand with the parish polka dances held in Glover’s Barn.

After the passing of his wife, his greatest companion was his dog Buffy who could always be found on his lap or at his side napping together.

Predeceased by his wife, Joan, on June 6, 2016; he is survived by five children: Raymond (Elaine) Domaleski of Aquebogue, Virginia (Jerome) Surozenski 0f Cutchogue, Thomas (Barbara) Domaleski of Cutchogue, Theodore Domaleski of Bakersfield, Calif. and Geraldine Domaleski (Danny Kennedy) of Mattituck; 12 grandchildren: Tenille (Anthony) Rodine, Jessica (Paul) Reeve, Allison Surozenski, Thomas Jr., Meredith, John and Brendan Domaleski, Eileen, Michael and Olivia Kennedy, Tabby (Stanley) Zombick and Lisa (Juan) Alvarado and eight great-grandchildren: Aiden Tidwell, Ethan, Skye, Emma and Joan Rodine, Cara and Caiden Zombick and Jordy, Blake and Regal Alvarado; cousins: Barbara Legutko of Brooklyn and Christine Greene of Syosset; sisters-in-law: Dolores Chituk of Riverhead and Dorothy and Henrietta Chituk of Cutchogue; cousins-in-law; Angela Deroski of Cutchogue and Jackie Adams of East Islip; many nieces and nephews; dearest caretakers Tracy and Laura and his pets: Buffy, and Chester.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Oct. 2, 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 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Our Lady of Ostrabrama R.C. Church in Cutchogue, celebrated by Father Mariusz Gorazd. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Cutchogue Fire Department or American Diabetes Association of Cutchogue.

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Robert M. Schreiber died suddenly Sept, 26, 2018, at Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island.

Bobby was born Nov. 10, 1940, in Newark, N.J. to Rose Berkowitz and Nathaniel Schreiber.
A graduate of Weequahic High School, he also attended Rutgers University.

His life was an odyssey and a remarkable adventure.

In 1972, he moved to Stockholm, Sweden, to sell Frye boots and bell-bottom jeans. Bringing with him not just American style but also American spirit, his business quickly flourished. As an entrepreneur, but more as an art lover, he began collecting Rorstrand Porcelain. Before he knew it, he had amassed the largest and most important collection in the world. This led to a 1999 exhibition at the American Craft Museum, and a reception was held at the Swedish Embassy in his honor.

An early adopter of the North Fork of Long Island, he put down roots in Cutchogue. He was dedicated to preserving open space. His 47-acre farm on Oregon Road is a great example, with grapes and sod still cultivated there.

Bobby leaves behind his son, Bjorn; namesake grandson, Robert; sister, Evanne; brother Dick, former wives, Maggie and Sherry plus dearest friend, Amy O’Donnell Marr.

He had a circle of devoted friends — including but certainly not limited to — Edward and Ellie Ash, Charles and Jenn Bank, Roger Perlman, Julie Balick, Susan Norris and Kerri and Justin Maylath.

He will be dearly missed by them all.

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Former longtime Riverhead resident Mark Rachubka of Georgia died Sept. 27 at his home. He was 63. 

Mr. Rachubka was born Sept. 10, 1955, in Poland and moved to Riverhead in 1975. He graduated from high school in Poland and transitioned to a college degree as an electrician, and held both a diploma and college degree. He began his professional career in his teenage years as a a gunsmith and handyman, and later became a contractor after obtaining technical certifications from Eastern Suffolk BOCES Harry B. Ward Technical Center and other training institutes.

In 1994, Mr. Rachubka developed a home remodeling company, which built homes along Dune Road in the Hamptons and across the twin forks of Long Island. He then worked for IGHL of Moriches as a lead maintenance technician until 2005, when he moved to the Atlanta, Ga. area. He worked as the lead maintenance technician for Emory University in Atlanta.

Mr. Rachubka was formerly a boxer when he lived in Poland. Family members said he enjoyed fishing, traveling, helping friends and family with home repairs and property maintenance and spending his time relaxing.

He is survived by his brother, Ziggy; sister, Yolanda; mother, Zofia and two sons, Christopher and Sean.

Mr. Rachubka was cremated in Georgia and transferred to Riverhead. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead.

Memorial donations may be made to the family by contacting St. Isidore R.C. Church.

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Robert M. Derry of Flanders died Sept. 30 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 67. 

The son of Robert Derry and Ethel (Fensch), he was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Waterbury, Conn.

On Nov. 25, 1978, he married Elissa Mott at St. Andrews R.C. Church in Sag Harbor.

Mr. Derry attended Western New England College and received a Bachelor of Arts in business. He worked for Riverhead Building Supply in Hampton Bays as a yard gate attendant.

Predeceased by his father, Mr. Derry is survived by his wife; his daughters, Rachel and Rebecca; his sister, Linda Johnston; his mother; and grandsons Jace and Julien Louis.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead.

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Former Riverhead resident Joseph W. Czulada Sr. of Calverton died Sept. 28 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 75. 

The son of Joseph Czulada and Sophie (Stachacz), he was born Feb. 1, 1943, in Port Jefferson.

Mr. Czulada served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964 on the USS Valley Forge. He worked as a postal supervisor for the United States Postal Service.

On April 23, 1966, he married Rosemary Tagliareni.

Family members said Mr. Czulada was the “biggest advocate” of getting Shop Rite to move to Riverhead. He was a current member of the Riverhead Exempts, an ex-captain of the Riverhead Fire Department Washington Engine Company No. 2, a member of the Polish Town Civic Association, an original Polish Town Eagle and a Beer Barrel polka dancer.

Mr. Czulada loved his grandchildren, who called him Poppy. He was an avid woodworker and loved casinos.

Predeceased by his daughter Jill Marie Czulada, Mr. Czulada is survived by his wife; his sons, Joseph Jr. and John (Gina) Czulada; daughter Jamie (Jim) Delaney; and five grandchildren.

The family received visitors Oct. 1 with visiting hours continuing Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project or the St. Isidore R.C. Church food pantry.

Condolences may be left online at tuthillfh.com.

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Henry W. Danowski of Riverhead died Sept. 28 at the age of 89.

The son of Stasia (Stepnoski) and Joseph Danowski, he was born April 6, 1929, in Riverhead.

He graduated from Riverhead High School in 1947 and worked as a supply clerk at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Mr. Danowski was a member and past governor of the Loyal Order of Moose in Riverhead. Family members said he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Predeceased by his wife, Helene, he is survived by his children, Sharon Jones, Ronald, Steve and Robert; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The family received visitors Sept. 30. Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment took place at St. John’s Cemetery.

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

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Joseph V. Graham of Calverton died Oct. 4 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 75. 

The son of Joseph V. Graham and Rita (Kenny), he was born Nov. 29, 1942.

Mr. Graham was a veteran.

Predeceased by his wife, Marie, in 2012, he is survived by his daughters, Lori Graham, Jodi Graham, and Barbara (John) Pellerito; grandchildren, Justin, Amanda, Courtney Christopher and James; brothers, James and Christopher and companion, Sharon.

The family will receive visitors Monday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuthill-Mangano Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at St. Isidore R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at Holly Rood Cemetery in Westbury.

Condolences may be left at tuthillfh.com.

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Former Mattituck resident Cheryl Lynn Lessard of Cutchogue died Oct. 6, 2018, at Stony Brook University Hospital. She was 61.

Born in Greenport May 8, 1957, she was the daughter of Nancy (Loper) and Louis Lessard.

She was a member of the Woman of the Moose and a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck.

Cheryl is survived by her sisters, Judy Sadeli (Bambi) of Jamesport and Robin Kilgallen of Calverton; nieces and nephew, Erika (Bryan) Wieden, Melanie (Freddy) Lorenz, Jen (Steve) Stoeckert and Brian (Angela) Sadeli; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Joshua, Jessica, Connor, Caleb, Lucas, Maya and Sean.

The family will receive visitors Monday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Religious services will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home, officiated by Father Peter Garry. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.

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Ernest C. Olsen of Riverhead died Oct. 5 at his home. He was 91. 

Mr. Olsen was the owner of Homeside Florist & Greenhouses in Riverhead.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Old Steeple Community Church in Aquebogue. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Former Riverhead resident Jessie E. Palmieri of Piscataway, N.J., 95, passed away on Oct. 5, 2018.

Jessie was born in Southampton, N.Y. The daughter of Viola Blanche Homan Golden and John Joseph Golden, she grew up in Riverhead, N.Y. with her two brothers, Donald L. and James R. Golden

Jessie attended Riverhead High School and graduated in 1941. Upon graduating, she worked for Hubbard’s Radio Store on Griffing Ave. In 1944 Jessie joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) where she was stationed as a medical technician at Camp Upton, before transferring to Governors Island, N.Y., where she worked with Army Intelligence until her discharge in 1945.

Married to Philip J. Palmieri in September 1945 they resided in North Arlington, N.J., where she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 44 years before moving to Middlesex County in 1999, residing first at Rossmoor and then Parker at Stonegate and River Road for her remaining years.

She was an avid reader and had spent much time researching her ancestry before it was popular. Jessie was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendents and a charter member of “Women in the Military.”

She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Dunn and her husband, Robert; her son, James Palmieri and wife, Jeanne; her grandson, Brad Dunn and his wife, Emilia; her grandson Justin Palmieri and two great-grandchildren, Robert and Bridget Dunn, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews including Cheryl Luparella, Pamela Walters, Janet Walsh, Diane Wilhelm, Maureen Talmage, Eileen Thieme, James Golden and Ephrim Golden.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Her ashes will be placed alongside her husband’s at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: The Women’s Memorial in Washington, DC. (womensmemorial.org)

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Susan Wilson of Jamesport died Sept. 27 at the Hamptons Care Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 87.

Arrangements, incomplete at this time, are in the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold.

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George Joseph Wise Jr. of Aquebogue died Oct. 8 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 70.

Mr. Wise was born May 3, 1948, in Queens to George J. and Dolores (Bergin) Wise.

He attended college and served as an SP4 with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60- device. He was a member of the American Legion.

Mr. Wise worked in law enforcement. He enjoyed family, singing, NASCAR, football, fishing and driving to the beach.

He was predeceased by his wife, Donna, his mother and granddaughter Marissa D. Torres. He is survived by his father; daughters Kim L. Wise of Aquebogue and Michelle L. Carragher (James) of Calverton; son George J. Wise III; and grandchildren Victoria E. Shank (Ryan), Sgt. Robert A. Torres and James Carragher.

The family will receive visitors Friday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to New York University Langone Transplant Institute, 317 East 34th St., New York NY 10016.

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Helen J. (Mienik) Kinsworthy passed away peacefully Oct. 7, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind. She was born May 21, 1934, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., to Mary (Racznikewick) and John Mienik. Helen grew up on Long Island and graduated from Eastport High School in 1951, after which she worked in Manhattan. She then attended Ohio University, graduating in 1961 with a B.A. in elementary education.

Grand Rapids, Mich., was home for Helen for 50 years, from 1967 to 2017. She completed graduate classes in early education at a satellite campus of Michigan State University and also studied at Aquinas College for philosophy and sociology.

Helen was a loving school teacher in Athens and Middletown, Ohio, and Wyoming, Mich. She later worked at Steelcase headquarters for many years, retiring in 2000. Helen enjoyed a lifelong love of all things cultural —- music, books, art and theater — and she certainly installed that love in her children. She loved to learn something new every day. Helen was a longtime member of the American Association of University Women, Grand Rapids branch, and West Michigan Advocates for Seniors. She volunteered frequently at Civic Theater, Circle Theater, the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Art Museum. She also participated in Leadership Grand Rapids and Senior Odyssey.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Rosemary; son David (Amy); and daughter Dhiann (Randy Blye); along with grandsons, Michael, Gregory, Mark, Matthew and Collin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Mienik; and her son Mark Kinsworthy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or your local public library. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services. Condolences may be made at arnmortuary.com.

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