Obituaries
Jane R. Hauptvogel
Feb 21, 2026
Jane Ramon (née McNamee) Hauptvogel, 80, of Farmingville, New York, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in East Northport, New York. She was born on May 15, 1945, to parents Michael and Anna (née Punda) McNamee and grew up in West Islip, New York with her siblings, Michael and Virginia. Jane attended SUNY Oneonta where she received her degree...
Mary Anne Como
Feb 21, 2026
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Mary Anne Como, a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandma, aunt and friend. Mary Anne is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph, having shared 50 years of marriage together. She was a dedicated and loving mother to Theresa (Salvatore Intravaia), John (Courtney Como) and Joseph (Cheryl Como). Mary Anne...
William John Gardell Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
William John Gardell Sr (February 7, 1941 to February 20, 2026)
A man of few words, a coop full of pigeons, and nothing but love and pride in his heart for his family and friends.
Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York to Larry and Lillian Gardell. He was one of four siblings, Gene, Bobby, and Barbara. Bill would tell childhood stories...
Bisharah G. Bisharah
Feb 19, 2026
Bisharah G. Bisharah, 67, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore, NY, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Born on November 2, 1958 in Cairo, Egypt, Bisharah was one of four children in his family, alongside Bedour Gendy, Sawsan Gendy, and Ashraf Bisharah. There, at a young age, he began one of his greatest...
Otto W. Taylor
Feb 18, 2026
Otto Williams Taylor died peacefully on February 18, 2026. He was 94 years old.
Otto was born on December 14, 1931 to Margaret and Roy G. Taylor in Oneida, NY. After serving in the Korean War, Otto graduated from Clarkson College (now Clarkson University) and earned his MBA from New York University. His career spanned several decades as a business professor...
