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Rosalia Stoisits (née Marx)
Rosalia Stoisits, 90 of Coplay, Pennsylvania, passed away January 22, 2022, in her home. She was the wife of the late Karl
Stoisits. Born July 1, 1931, in Reinersdorf, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Elisabeth (Grohotolski)
Marx.
She was member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. She worked in the garment industry until retirement.
She is survived by sister, Maria of Salzburg, Austria, daughter, Anna Charles, and husband Scott of Reading; son Frank and
wife Karen of Coplay, daughter, Helen Moon, and husband Charles of Reading; grandchildren; Matthew, Scott and wife Megan,
Eric and wife Melissa, Mark, and Emily; great grandchildren; Karl, Charlotte, Dylan, and Abigail. Rose was predeceased by
brothers, Edward and Frank and sisters, Anna, Helen, and Stephanie.
Services will be private. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Coplay, PA. or the American Cancer
Society. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay is entrusted with arrangements.
Published by Morning Call on Jan. 25, 2022
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Albert Muller
Albert F. Muller, 89, of Plainville, Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Minihof-Liebau, Austria, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Holzmann) Muller.
Albert was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was formerly employed at the State of CT Department of Transportation before retiring.
Albert was a member of the Plainville Congregational Church and the Plainville Senior Center. He was a talented artist and
also enjoyed bicycling, and swimming.
Surviving are his brother, Ernest Muller; his cat Missy; a close friend and caregiver, Tracy LaVallee and her mother, Anna
LaVallee; his cousin, Alan Miller; and many friends including Tina, Roddy, Jill, and Mark.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 4 at 12 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain.
Burial, with military honors, will be in Fairview Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the
service. www.ericksonhansen.com
Published by The New Britain Herald from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9, 2022
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Mary Stubits (née Weber)
Mary A. Stubits, 100, of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 1, 2022, in her residence. She was the wife of the late John Stubits.
Born in Eisenberg an der Pinka, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Pauline (Eberhardt) Weber.
Mary spent her working years employed at various sewing mills in the area before her retirement. She was a lifelong member
of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church of Coplay where she belonged to the Altar & Rosary Society. Mary loved to keep active
and enjoyed walking and working outside.
Mary is survived by daughter, Inge, wife of Helmut Wachter of Austria; grandchildren, Helmut Jr., and Sabine;
great-grandchildren, Kora Wachter and Jenny, wife of Philipp Seper; great-great grandchildren, Nicholas and Anna Seper; and
nieces Suzanne, wife of Ron Rabenold and Rosemary Schlager.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one sister, five brothers, and one nephew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at St. Peter's R.C.C., 4 South 5th
Street. Coplay, PA 18037. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM in the church. Burial will follow at parish cemetery.
Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay, is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her
memory to the church at the above address. Online condolences may be recorded at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.
Published by Morning Call on Mar. 6, 2022
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Maria Unger (née Pehr)
Maria Unger of Newfoundland,
Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Josef Unger, who
passed away December 1, 2019.
Born in Deutsch Schützen, Austria, daughter of the late Paul and Maria (Unger) Pehr, she was of the Catholic faith. Prior to
retirement she was employed in the garment industry.
Maria, enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking, and baking. She was a loving and caring mother who will be deeply
missed.
She is survived by her son Robert Unger, her sister Gabriella Gazdag, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Josef Pehr.
The funeral will be Thursday, March 17, 2022, at noon in the Frey-Fetsock Funeral Home, Inc., 201 RT 191, Village of LaAnna,
South Sterling. Internment Moravian Cemetery, Newfoundland. Friends may call Wednesday March 16, 2022, from 2-5 PM.
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Stella Crandall (née Hoffmann)
Stella (Gisela) Crandall, age 94, of
Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Washington Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born on June 15, 1927 in Punitz, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Theresia (Jautz) Hoffmann.
Stella was self-employed in cleaning for many years. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading magazines and her daily walks. Her
greatest joy was the holiday seasons which she cherished time with her family and friends.
Stella is survived by her daughter, Lucille Kilbara (Roger Reynolds); son, John Crandall; many nieces, nephews and friends
who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, and three sisters, Frieda, Sophia and Anna.
Family and friends may call from 11 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave.
(Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga
Springs, NY following the calling hours at the funeral home. Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19 social
distancing as well as wearing of a face mask is recommended. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
https://www.lastingmemories.com/stella-crandall
Published by The Saratogian from May 6 to May 8, 2022
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Mary Schweitzer (née Kerekes)
Mary Schweitzer, 92, of Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Frank Schweitzer.
Born on December 13, 1929 in Szakonyfalu (Sakalovci/Eckersdorf), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Bertalan and
Caroline (Csuk) Kerekes.
Mary was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and a former member of St. Joseph's Slovenian Roman Catholic Church where
she was a member of the Woman's Guild. She worked as a seamstress for 30 years in local sewing machine factories. Mary
enjoyed gardening and baking but above all loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Louis Schweitzer and his wife, Natalie; sisters, Caroline Madson and Margit
Kerekes; grandchildren, Sara Stametz (Christopher Miller), Jenna Schweitzer (Joshua Rosa) and Jake Schweitzer and his wife,
Hilary; great-grandchildren, Addison and Cole and 3 nieces. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Schweitzer
Haldaman.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA
18018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, 450 E. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne's Church.
Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com
Published by Morning Call on May 11, 2022
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John Pieler
John "Hans" Pieler, 95, of Bridgman,
Michigan, passed away on July 12, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Hans was born on June 28, 1927 in Balf (Wolfs), Hungary,
the son of the late Johann and Theresia (Schmidt) Pieler. On February 20, 1960, he married Wilma Fuchs in Germany and they
shared 62 years together. In November of 1960, they immigrated to the United States where they became citizens in 1965.
Hans was a master printer by trade in Germany and brought his talents to Argus Press in Chicago. In 1974 they moved to
Bridgman where they could garden like in the 'old country'. Hans retired as a Pressman at Burch Printing in 1992. He was a
member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the St. Joe Kicker's Club. Hans enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, wine making,
and his grandson.
Survivors include his wife: Wilma; daughter: Christine Dudeck; and a grandson: Phillip Dudeck. Hans was also preceded in
death by his brothers: Otto Pieler and Herman Pieler.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, Boyd Chapel, 9191
Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 – 11 AM on Monday at the funeral home, prior to the
service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
2673 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com. To order memorial trees or
send flowers to the family in memory of John "Hans" Pieler, please visit our flower store.
Published by Pike Funeral and Cremation Services on Jul. 13, 2022.
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Elisabeth Thut (née Sauerwein)
Elisabeth H. Thut, age 82, passed away peacefully with family near her side on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Harvest Home Assisted Living in Mount Pleasant,
Wisconsin.
Born August 29, 1939 in the village of Kleinhöflein, Eisenstadt, in the state of Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter
of the late Johann and Maria Sauerwein.
Elisabeth immigrated to the United States in 1961 and proudly received her U.S. Certificate of Naturalization in 1969. She
was a fantastic cook, loved gardening and enjoyed playing golf with friends. She was a member of various country clubs with
her most celebrated moments being her hole-in-one at Aurora Golf & Country Club, hole #3, in 2004 and winning the Women’s
Golf Association President’s Cup at Tanglewood Country Club in 2007. Most of all, Elisabeth was a caring and loving mother
to her three boys.
Left to cherish her memory are her three sons: Kirk (Jennifer) Thut of Racine, WI; Ralph Thut of Bay Village, OH; Eric
(Dawn) Thut of Aurora, OH; four grandchildren: Anneke, Jakob, Lindsay and Logan. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and
other relatives in Austria.
In addition to her parents, Elisabeth was preceded in death by her brothers Johann Sauerwein and Franz Lehner.
Per her wishes, cremation and a private service are planned. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Saturday,
August 27, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Panini’s Bar & Grill, 8870 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, Ohio, 44087.In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorials in Elisabeth’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). The family wishes to
extend a special thank you to the staff at Harvest Home Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for the gentle care and
compassionate support provided to Elisabeth the past few months.
Published by The Plain Dealer from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2022
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Andrew Filipovits
Andrew Filipovits, 82, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by
his loving family.
Born in 1939 in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary, he was the son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Kurcz)
Filipovits.
Andy came to the United States from Hungary as a 17-year-old and settled in Northampton. He proceeded to proudly serve in
the United States Army from 1963 to 1965.
He married his beloved wife, Geraldine ("Gerry") Molchany, in October 1966. They owned and operated Andy's Market in
Northampton from 1971 to 1991. Andy and Gerry then provided catering at the Northampton Hungarian Hall, where Andy was
President, until retiring in 2014. Gerry predeceased Andy in 2021. Andy was a devout member of Queenship of Mary Roman
Catholic Church (formerly Our Lady of Hungary) in Northampton, where he sang on the church choir and was a lector.
Andy was a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and was a Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holder for 50 years. Andy loved
spending time with his family, including vacations to Hungary and the Jersey Shore.
Andy is survived by his brother, Leo, and sons, Todd and Kyle; niece, Beth Filipovits; sister, Maria Garger of Northampton;
brother, Imre and wife, Magdalena, of Szentpéterfa, Hungary; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother,
Thomas.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 8th at 10:30 a.m. in the church, 1324 Newport
Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326
E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at
www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the church in loving memory of
Andy.
Published by Morning Call on Aug. 3, 2022
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Anna Marie Klimas (née Mollner)
Anna Marie Klimas, 82, of Ponte Vedra, Florida, passed away April 24, 2022.
Born in Mosonszentjános (St. Johann am Heideboden), Hungary on August 7, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and
Elizabeth (Kemeny) Mollner.
In 1944, with her family, she fled the fighting of WWII and became a displaced person and refugee. From 1944-1951, she lived
in multiple refugee camps in Austria before finally emigrating to the United States, ending up in Cleveland, OH.
At age 12, starting over in a new country and new language, Anna worked hard and upon graduating high school earned a
scholarship to study biology and chemistry at Notre Dame College of Ohio. She graduated in 1961 and got her first job
working in a lab as a research assistant.
In 1963, she met and married her husband Laimutis (Lem) Klimas. They had 3 kids and a long happy marriage. In midlife, Anna,
a lifelong learner, decided to go back to college to become a teacher of biology, the subject she loved. She went on to
teach science for 20 years at Columbia Station High School in Columbia Station, OH. Upon retirement, she and Lem moved to
Florida to be near 2 of their 3 children and 5 of their 7 grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to her. They
had 9 happy years together in Florida until Lem preceded her in death. As a widow, she started over one last time by moving
to a new house in an active adult community where she enjoyed time with family, walking, riding her bike and playing
canasta.
She is survived by her three children, Anthony Klimas of Florida, Cynthia (Klimas) Serre of Florida, Victoria Klimas Mahan
of Virginia and seven grandchildren.
The family will be gathering in Cleveland, OH on August 13th, 2022 to celebrate her life.
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Robert Feutl
Robert Feutl, in Toronto, Canada, died September 20, 2022. Born in Jennersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, in 1933, Robert Feutl survived the Depression, the Second World War, and the Russian occupation, all before he
reached his teens. He apprenticed as a wagon maker, but knew the future lay in motor vehicles.
That's why Robert landed in Toronto in 1956, soon finding auto body repair work. He rose to body shop manager at Kingsway
Collision, but moved to Ken Shaw Toyota for the last half of his career. Robert loved talking politics, reading newspapers,
following the stock market and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mimi; and first wife, Anna (Sissi). He is survived by his sister, Emma; children, Rita
(Gordon) and Robert; grandchildren, Emma (Ben), Sarah, Michael and Nicole; and his great-grandson.
We will celebrate his life Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre in Toronto. In
lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Published by Toronto Star on Oct. 29, 2022
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Wilhelm (Willie) Stangl
Wilhelm (Willie) Stangl, 82, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
He has been the beloved husband of Gwen (née Kuster) for 57 years; dearest father of Alex (Kim), Rob, and Suzie (Joe); and
loving grandfather of Rosie and Lucas. Willie is also survived by his brother, Stefan, and his nephews Stefan (Regina) and
Fredi of Bildein, Austria.
Willie grew up in post-war Austria in Bildein near the Hungarian border, despite his penchant for probing left-behind
artillery with the aid of his trusty slingshot. Willie immigrated to St. Louis in 1961, sponsored by his Uncle Stephen and
Aunt Anna Zax, and cousins Dorothy, Carol, and Stephen. He soon met Gwen at a St. Patrick's Day dance, altering his life
forever, and subsequently was proud to become a US citizen. Throughout his life, Willie was a faithful Catholic and a
devoted father whose sardonic humor belied his love for his family. A talented machinist by trade, Willie could keep most
household appliances running indefinitely. Willie also had an affinity to make anything grow and cultivated a beautiful
garden and bird sanctuary which he relentlessly defended from local wildlife. The world will be less lush without him
tending it. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 16, 4:00-8:00 PM at Collier’s Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd (St. Ann). A
funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 17, at 10:00 AM, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3130 Parkwood Lane,
Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Interment St. Philippine Cemetery 4057 Towers Rd., St. Charles, MO. 63304. Those wishing to
honor Willie's memory are encouraged to consider making a charitable donation to Catholic Relief Services
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Margaret Hudak (née Wölfinger)
Margaret H. Hudak, 79, of Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Inpatient Hospice, Allentown,
surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 27, 1943, in Pornóapáti (Pernau), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Schmalzel) Wölfinger.
Margaret worked in the Operations Department at Careerlink, formerly Private Industry Council, until retiring in 2011 after
32 years. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton.
Survivors: children, Frank S. Hudak, Lisa Cavallo and husband, Angelo (Bacci), and Michael Hudak and wife, Megan;
grandchildren, Frank, Nicholas, Brooke, Damon, Dominik, Madeline, Sofika, Ava, and Francesca; and sister, Mary Legath.
Margaret was predeceased by her sister, Pauline Macchia.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 12th at 10:00 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church,
1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may gather Saturday morning from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. in the church.
Interment will follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral
Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be presented to the church in loving memory of Margaret.
Published by Morning Call on Nov. 6, 2022
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Anna Giedl (née Ivanschitz)
Anna Giedl, 90 years, formerly of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, died November 27, 2022 at her residence at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. She was the wife
of the late Joseph Giedl, who passed away in 2018.
Born in Fertorákos (Kroisbach) Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Maria (Adler) Ivanschitz.
Anna retired from the garment industry where she was employed as a sewing machine operator. She was a member of St. John the
Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Whitehall and also the Coplay Saengerbund, where she enjoyed dancing and listening to Polka
music. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Arlene L. Stephens and her husband Kevin, sons John and Ronald; 6
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
There will be a calling period on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay, 327
Chestnut Street. Coplay, PA 18037. An 11:00 a.m. funeral service officiated by Monsignor G. Gobitas will follow in the
funeral home. Interment to follow at St. Peter's R.C.C. Cemetery in Coplay. Online condolences for the family may be
recorded at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay is entrusted with arrangements.
Published by Morning Call on Nov. 29, 2022
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Trudy Miehl (née Sümeg)
In Reinersdorf, Austria, Franz and Stefanie (Gerbavsits) Sümeg welcomed their
only daughter Gertrude into the world in 1948. Emigrating from Austria in
1960 along with her brother Frank, the family settled in Yorkville,
Manhattan. Now going by Trudy, for she strongly disliked the American
pronunciation of her given name, she completed her schooling at St. Joseph's
grammar school and Holy Cross Academy.
The family eventually landed in Glendale, Queens. Still, Manhattan continued
to draw Trudy as she studied at LaGuardia Community College and embarked on
a career in television and advertising at Metromedia. Trudy met and married
Fred Miehl, a fellow Austrian who had also immigrated to New York and was
living in Astoria. They spent countless nights dancing with friends into the
early morning hours at Martin's, a club in Ridgewood Queens, and Castle
Harbor Casino in the Bronx. Trudy and Fred married at Sacred Heart Church in
1971. Their reception was – naturally – at Castle Harbor.
Trudy gave up her successful career so she and Fred could raise their two
children, Nicole and Christopher at Sacred Heart. She was always put
together and elegantly dressed (she never wore sneakers). Keeping close to
her Austrian heritage Trudy was a fixture at Burgenländer society events. An
excellent dancer, she and Fred danced as long as the band played at those
events. As a beloved member of the Burgenländer societies, she could never
leave an event without at least an hour of saying goodbye to her many
friends and family in attendance. Following a return to the workforce for
nearly a decade at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Heffernan Investments,
Trudy and Fred moved to Cortland Manor. Trudy and Fred found a home with a
pool to ensure that their grandchildren could fill the house with noise,
love, and laughter. Filling the house with noise was a mission the
grandchildren and their many friends were only too happy to accomplish. An
excellent cook and baker, Trudy would repay her grandchildren's love in many
ways, but often it was via the dinner table where the love and laughter were
muted by the children's enjoyment of her culinary excellence.
Trudy is survived by her husband of fifty-one years Fred, daughter Nicole
with son-in-law Nate, son Chris and daughter-in-law Caitlin, her six beloved
grandchildren Stefi, Klaus, Lorelei, Andreas, Johannes and Elise, beloved
aunt Mitzi Gebavsits, brother Frank Sumeg with sister-in-law Britta,
brother-in-law Frank Miehl with his wife Marcia, cousins, nieces, nephews,
and countless friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00
pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington
Street, Peekskill, NY. Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, December 9,
2022, at 12:00 pm at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 381 N. Highland
Avenue, Ossining, NY. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Trudy's memory can be
made.
Published by Joseph F Nardone Funeral Home - Peekskill on Dec. 6, 2022
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