Obituary       Hazel O. Duncan, 65, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, at her West Babylon home with family by her side.   Hazel was born in Linden, Guyana on November 27, 1953 to Harold F. and Olinda Kersellius. She was the fourth of thirteen children and the eldest daughter. In her elementary years, she attended Saint Aiden’s Anglican School in Wismar, Guyana, South America. She moved on to attend Hooper High School where she met her...

  Obituary     It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Lucille Gwaltney Thomas known to family and friends as “Lady” announces her passing after a brief illness, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the age of 86 years.   Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Ms. Sharon Thomas Scott and Dr. Stephanie Thomas. She will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, James Marcus, Collin Andrew, Tiara Shanice and Frederick...

Obituary       Gloria Loree Turner was born in Washington, Georgia on November 15, 1948 to Emmie and Charlie Turner. She was the second daughter of seven siblings.   At an early age she confessed Christ and Joined St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was educated at Wilkes County High School, later relocating to Far Rockaway, New York. Shortly after she found her career path as a certified nurse’s aide. Gloria enjoyed cooking mostly baking pies...

The Obituary   On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the stillness of the evening, at home, Lawrence left this earthly home at 10:00 p.m. and went to meet his creator. Lawrence Norman Sinkler, Sr. was born on September 20, 1951 in Somerset, New Jersey to the late Mary Julia Floria. He was educated in the Queens, NY public school system. It was during these early years that he formed a friendship with the man who would become his lifelong friend, Albert “Abby” Lucas,...

Obituary         Steven “Sha” Gardner was born on November 18, 1969, at Syosset Hospital to Lois Gardner and Richard Carruthers. Steven was also a step-son to Stephanie Carruthers and four siblings; Richard Jr., Omar, Tivoni and Staci.   In his childhood, Steven was an adventurous, helpful, smart and brave son. Steven was a graduate of Wyandanch Memorial High School. Sha enjoyed his family and friends daily especially his many cousins. In addition...

OBITUARY   Wilhelm Adolphus Berkel was born in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles to Gladys Berkel on May 7, 1932 and departed on August 3, 2019. He was the first of five children. He went to Prince Bernard School in San Nicolas, Aruba. He grew up as a Seventh-Day Adventist and he knew the Lord. He didn’t play sports but attended and supported numerous events. He was an apprentice at Lago Oil Refinery and he studied several trades. He loved golfing, carpentry, tiling, and could renew...

Obituary         Charles Houston Bond was born on May 31, 1945 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Madgie (Cobb) Bond and Raymond Bond. Charles completed his early childhood and secondary education in Brownsville graduating from Harper High School in 1963. His early spiritual training begin at the Cane Creek Baptist Church where he attended church with his parents.   He came to New York in 1963 seeking a better life, following in the footsteps of his older sisters...