34 times • MAY 5, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com obituaries BRIAN W. CLARKE of Glendale died on Sunday, May 1, at the age of 43. A native of Glendale, he was the beloved domestic partner of Geraldine T. Hennessey, loving son of Michael and Carol Clarke and dear brother of Shawn, Daniel, Caren and the late Michael. He was a member of the Teamsters Union for Pepsi Co. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Pancras Church, Glendale, followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. +++ JULIA GUNDERMANN of Ridgewood died on Sunday, May 1, at the age of 90. A native of Hungary, she was the wife of the late Willy Gundermann and devoted mother of Emilie Cardoza and Juliana Whobrey. She is also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Ridgewood, followed by interment at Cypress Hills Cemetery, under the direction of Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood. MARY P. HIGGINS (nee GALLAGHER) died on Sunday, May 1, at the age of 83. A lifelong resident of Ridgewood, she was born to the late Mary and Jack on March 8, 1933. Shew as a graduate of Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal School. Mary worked for many years in the employment industry before retiring. She is survived by her beloved son, Bill, many cousins and lifetime friends. Her generous, warm and caring nature will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be offered on Friday, May 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Neufeld Funeral Home, 88-04 43rd Ave., Elmhurst. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at St. Matthias Church, Ridgewood, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside. +++ JOSEPH F. KACHER died on Sunday, May 1, at the age of 95. He was the son of the late Kornel and Julia Kacher, loving brother of Frank Kacher and the late Agnes Havriluk and Margaret Mahoney and dear brotherin law of Edward Mahoney and the late Irene Kacher and Peter Havriluk. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 6, at St. Stanislaus Church, Maspeth, followed by interment at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ MARIE T. SCLAFANI died on Sunday, May 1, at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Sclafani, loving mother of Joseph L. Sclafani and Amelia A. Graffagnino, cherished grandmother of Joseph C., Sara, Teresa and Joseph Z. and great-grandmother of John, Devin and Sofia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ JULIE ANN MARZANO died on Saturday, April 30, at the age of 37. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Marzano, loving daughter of Jackie and Joseph Abramaitis, dear sister of Jill and Louis Almodovar and Jessica Abramaitis, cherished granddaughter of Esther Lambert, loving aunt of Jaiden and Leia, dearest daughter in-law of Vincent and Dyanne Marzano and sister-in-law of Mike and Jen, and Chris. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, at St. Stanislaus Church, Maspeth, followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to 2016 Miles for Melanoma NYC, Team Julie, #JumpforJules, www.melanoma. org. +++ JOSEPH MASCIARELLI died on Friday, April 29, at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Masciarelli, loving father of Eileen Masciarelli and Thomas Masciarelli and cherished grandfather of Sophia. Services will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside. +++ JOHN R. REINERT of Brooklyn died on Friday, April 29, at the age of 53. A native of New York, he was the dear brother of Peter Reinert. 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