CARRUTHERS — Mary On August 3, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Arthur X. Carruthers. Loving mother of Cecilia Farina, Richard Carruthers and Mary Ellen Kiceina. Dear grandmother of Mary Ann, Lauren, John and Christopher. Dear greatgrandmother of Casey, Tyler and Anthony. Loving sister of Sarah Urbanski. Reposing at the CONWAY FUNERAL HOME, Northern Blvd. at 82nd St. (82nd St. Branch), Jackson Heights on Tuesday, 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., Wednesday, St. Joan of Arc Church. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY.

DeGEORGIO — Mary (nee Savino). On August 3, 2003. Beloved wife of Frank. Cherished mother of Doreen and Philip. Devoted sister of Anna Colaporte. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 5628 Broadway, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, 10 A.M. at Frances Schervier Chapel. Interment, Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, New York.

DONOHUE — Florence W. (nee Kern). Beloved wife of the Mike. Loving mother of Danny and Ann Marie Schneeberg. Dear sister of May, Lorraine, Dorothy and Charlie. Devoted grandmother and Ga-Ga of Kimberly, Danny Jr, Michael, Emily and Michael James. Special aunt to Diane and Marthy and all her other nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Tues. & Wed., 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5628 B'way (at 232 Street), Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Church, Thursday 10 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

DUNNIGAN — Edward On August 2, 2003. Loving father of Deirdre, Edward, Christopher and Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Christopher and Karly Spillane, Christopher and Thomas Dunnigan. Reposing REDDEN FUNERAL HOME 325 W 14th Street, NYC Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 A.M. St. Veronica's Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

GUERASIO — Concetta (nee Bruno). Beloved wife of Salvatore. Devoted mother of Derek and Debra. Fond sister of David, Constantino, Anthony, Gennaro and Victor. Visiting Tuesday & Wednesday 2-4:30 & 7- 9:30 P.M. at the RALPH AIEVOLI & SON FUNERAL HOME 1275 65TH St. corner 13th Ave, Bklyn. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:15 A.M. at Regina Pacis Shrine Church. A beautiful life that came to an end. She died as she lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts her memory will always be kept, of one we loved and will never forget. To my doll, I will always love you and never forget you til we meet again your loving Sal. Our lives will never be the same without you, love Debra & Derek.

MARCHICA — Maryann. Beloved sister to Joseph. Dear sister-inlaw to Emma. Dear auntie to Raymond, Diana, Joseph & great-nephew Joseph. She will be deeply missed by many friends & relatives. Reposing at the DANIEL GEORGE & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1852-56 Bath Ave., Bklyn, NY, Tuesday & Wednesday 2-5 P.M. & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday at St. Finbar Church, 9:45 A.M. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

MESSINGER — Donald L. on 8/2/03. Member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 14- 14B. On Tuesday 8/5/03 11:00 A.M. viewing and 12 Noon Mass. Both to be held at St. John's Parish Church, 5171 Milford Road, E. Stroudsburg, PA. Frank X. Gray, Jr. President & Acting Business Manager

MOTTA — Mary. On August 4, 2003. 90 years. Beloved mother of Muriel Merrill. Loving grandmother of Edward & Doreen Como, Neil & Maureen Como, Michael & Lynne Como and Mary & Shaun Rice. Devoted greatgrandmother of Ronald and Olivia. Family will receive friends Tues., 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC, 5628 B'way (at 232 St), Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Visitation Church, Wed., 11 A.M. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

O'BYRNE — Francis, M. on August 3, 2003. Retired Lieutenant N.Y.P.D., former Special Assistant to the Police Commissioner & Senior Vice President Support Services for St. Vincent's Hospital, N.Y.C. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Casey). Loving father of Brian, Barbara Gogan, Michael & Ellen Mauser. Fond father-in-law of Patrick Gogan, Donna O'Byrne & John Mauser. Adored grandfather of Patrick & Casey Gogan, Erin & Michael O'Byrne & Christian & Keelin Mauser. Reposing RIVERDALE ON HUDSON FUNERAL HOME, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx (W. 261st St.). Mass of Christian Burial Thurs., 1pm, St. Barnabas R.C. Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visiting Tues. & Wed., 2-4 & 7-9pm.

O'GARA — Michael J. On August 2, 2003. Retired NYPD Captain. Beloved husband of Kathie Keegan. Loving brother of Mary Ellen Hokenberg & Joann Dempsey. Will be greatly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Mon & Tues. 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Mc Laughlin & Sons, Third Ave., at 97th St. Mass of Christian burial Weds 11:00 A.M., St. Patrick's Church.

PALANDRANI — Alfonsina "Lena" on July 31, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ, longtime resident of Greenwich Village, NYC. Beloved mother of Richard and the late Eugene (Sonny) and dear mother-in-law of Carla. Loving grandmother of Ronnie and great-grandmother of Joseph. Fond aunt of Ricardo Pecora. Reposing at PERAZZO F.H. 199 Bleeker St, NYC. Wed. 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 A.M. Our Lady Of Pompei R.C. Church. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery. Lodi, NJ.

PRICE-SAUNDERSON — Doris R. (Past Madam President, Lt. David Schnaars Post CWV, Past Kings County President, State President and National Trustee). Beloved mother of Doris Slevin, Lester Price II, Eleanor Geiger, Mary Jane Piscetelli, Noreen Matos, Kathleen Ferrulli and Debra Bolufe. Loving grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Reposing Pitta Funeral Home 300 McDonald Ave, Bklyn until Thursday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Ft Hamilton Pkwy & E 4th St. at 9:45 AM. Visiting 2- 5 & 7-10 P.M. Interment Long Island, National Cemetery

SEARS — Helen M. (nee McCarthy) on August 3, 2003. Beloved wife of the late William (Buddy) Sears. Loving mother of Jane Walsh, Rita Sears, William Sears & JoAnn Brehm. Cherished grandmother of Mary, Buddy, Andrew, Evan & Laura. Great grandmother of Meaghan. Also survived by 3 sisters & many loving relatives & friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9PM & Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9PM at FRANK E. CAMPBELL, 1076 Madison Ave. @ 81st St. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM St. Agnes R.C. Church, East 43rd St. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of lowers donations may be made in Helen's name to Cabrini Hospice, 227 East 19th Street, NY, NY 10003.

SHUREK — Hanan, 49, of Suwanee, GA, died August 3, 2003. Hanan lived in Atlanta for Eight years & was Vice President of Case Goods for Rooms to Go. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; son & daughter-in-law Harry Shurek & Brandi Raymond; son Jason Shurek; daughter Sara Shurek; sister Gail Dubins; brother Allen Shurek; parents Betty & Sam Shurek; grandson, Tanner Raymond; mother-in-law Rosalie Newman; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends & professional colleagues. He was preceded in death by his brother Benny & infant son Benjamin Michael. Hanan was loving & devoted to his family & will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Tues., August 5, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at Midwood Memorial Chapel, Brooklyn, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to; The Cardiac Care Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Arrangements by Jewish Funeral Care of Eternal Light, 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.

SMITH — Robert C. On 7/29/03 Member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-14B. Frank X. Gray, Jr. President and Acting Business Manager. SULLIVAN—John C. on August 2, 2003 (formerly from Bere Island Co. Cork). Devoted husband of Joan (nee O'Connor). Beloved father of Maria and Leo and fatherin- law of Bob and Tina. Cherished grandfather of Cecilia, Allaire, Jack, Matthew, Erin and T.J. Caring brother of Sr. Margaret, Leo, Eileen, Patrick and Brendan and of the late Mary, Donal, Teresa and Sr. Christine. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home, Third Ave at 97th St, Bklyn. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM St. Patrick's Church.

VANORE — Vincent P., of 120 Noyse Drive Park Ridge, NJ. Passed away at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Sera Fina, 2 sons: Paschal and John; and daughters: Phyllis and Assunta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart R.C. in Suffern. Burial will follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Tues (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Scarr Funeral Home, Inc., Route 202 Suffern, NY. 845-357-1137